Blogs & Updates
Madeleine D’Arabie : A Hijabi, Fashionista and Activist
Religious, a brave young woman hailing from Senegal is raising her voice and showcasing Islam in a positive way. Madeleine D’Arabie is a Hijabi, yet she is a bold, beautiful, happy, and feminine. A hijabi is a woman, who wears the hijab. The hijab is a veil that...
Respect: It’s Not That Difficult
By Attiya Karodia We like to rant about respect; it's importance, and most of the time, we rant because we feel a lack of respect from someone or something around us. But how many times a day do we take into account how human we are, and how that also includes our...
Powerful African Goddess: Sandra Idossou
Elleafrique likes to feature interviews on african women around the world who are doing amazing things for themselves and others. Elleafrique got up close and personal with one of those women. EA: Who is Sandra Idossou? Sandra: I am a consultant, a trainer, a mystery...
To Patrick, My ‘Rolex’ Guy
By Kye Makyeli As a Ugandan, I am no stranger to the fascination (or addiction, in my case) with the Rolex. Nope, not the ostentatious time telling device brand. A Rolex; a divine culinary combination of a chapati and an omelette. Let me put it this way -- I believe...
Women in Sudan
By Reem Gaafar Sudan has a long history of women in leading positions in the political as well as social arena. Ancient history speaks of queens reigning over kingdoms past, such as Nubia and Kush. Modern history celebrates the likes of Alazza Mohamed Abdallah, the...
October: Pink Ribbon Month
By Kye Makyeli I was having a few drinks after work with a good friend of mine who happens to be a doctor, and we got to talking about the problems that REALLY affect women. We wound up talking about breast cancer, and how little women actually know about it and its...
Divorced
Article written by Ibtihal Ahmed. Divorced, from the degrading union of Ingrained and deadly ignorance which Often leaves its master in a state of aimless wander Divorced, from the senseless captivity of Ceremonial benevolence which is often poisonous. Divorced, from...
Powerful African Goddess: Louise Uwacu
Louise Uwacu once described herself as a "rebellious teenager in Kenya who crossed through Europe and became a fearless woman in North America." The outspoken Canadian-Rwandese is self accomplished in many ways but still strives for more in her many fields of work....
Agaciro: Our Choice
By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron Pride. Humility. Hope. Those were my feeling during Rwanda Day 2014in Atlanta, USA. Proud to be Rwandan. Humbled by what Rwanda and Rwandans have witnessed and survived. Hopeful for our future as individuals, as a Country, and as a...