Interview Sherin Guirguis
Egyptian born, US-raised artist Sherin Guirguis’ geometrically patterned paintings and sculptures reflect the Mashrabiya. Mashrabiya’s are usually found within doorways and…
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Thoughts on locally-driven development in Africa
The question of whether foreign aid is good for the African continent has seen a renewed level of interest as…
UNESCO’s Women in African History Initiative
In an effort to celebrate, give prominence to, and educate the world on African-women in its history, UNESCO releases an…
I Thought the US was the Land of Gold. Now I See it as Rude and Disrespectful
In my adult years, I’ve had several opportunities to visit the US – New York, Atlanta, Washington, Maryland, Florida and…
South Sudan Women Demand Inclusion in Talks
A section of women from war torn South Sudan on Thursday called for inclusion in the ongoing peace talks in…
South Sudan’s Tangled Crisis
London — The last time the world’s eyes were on South Sudan, it was a time of jubilation. In July…