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Are You A ‘Tea Bag?’
Article written by Ibtihal Ahmed. Eleanor Roosevelt – one of America’s greatest First Ladies - once said, “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.” One cannot help but wonder how well this powerful quote resonates with...
Sophia Bekele: Connecting Africa, Inspiring Youth
By Divine Muragijimana It’s not everyday you meet a woman who just makes you want to become a better you. Even if you know you're a hustler, there are people in your life that will just push you, by essentially being rock stars, to become a better and more excellent...
Celebrating Forgiveness In The New Year
Article written by Ibtihal Ahmed. For years, I struggled to fully understand the idea that forgiving is not for the benefit of the other person, but for us as individuals. I am reminded of this conventional proposition: “You’re not forgiving for them, but for you.”...
It’s The End
By Joan Semanda. “It’s The End.” Stella looked into Rob’s eyes as she told him, in not so many words, that their five year marriage had come to an end. She still loved him. She still cared for him. She felt like her guts were being wrenched from her body, but...
Colorism: The Light Skin Paradox
Article by Fatoumanta B. Diallo I recently watched some excerpts from “Light Girls”, a documentary on the Oprah Winfrey Network about the colorism that exists among African-Americans in the United States. This time, though, it was presented from the perspective of...
Kiss Your Annoying Monthly Visitor Goodbye!
By Angela Semanda. Hello ladies! What if I told you there was a solution to your monthly menstrual challenges that lasted for up for up to 10 years, was affordable and eco-friendly? Yes, I know, sounds to good to be true; but it exists. The menstrual cup, also...
Healthcare From A Different Perspective
By Reem Gaafar I have been a doctor for almost 9 years. For about two thirds of that period I worked as an ER physician in a busy tertiary hospital in the Gulf (Oman, specifically) and for a few months in Sudan, while the other third was spent in the Sudanese civil...
Africa Writes At Bahati Books
Here at ElleAfrique we believe in an African voice, telling our own stories and empowering our own people, especially our women. Oftentimes, literary voices from the continent go largely unnoticed - lack of publishing infrastructure, funding and interest contribute to...
Quels Mots Gardes-tu Dans Ta Boite à Bijoux?
By Aline Tou Ma grand-mère paternelle, qui a eu de nombreuses filles et petites filles, a appris à celles qu'elle put voir grandir, une leçon importante. Elle disait à chacune, qu’elle devait chercher à posséder le plus possible de bijoux en or, pour qu'en cas de coup...