Amjambo Africa! began publication in April 2018 as a monthly newspaper for and about New Mainers from Sub-Saharan Africa. Initially, stories were written in four languages that many immigrants spoke: Swahili,French, Kinyarwanda, and English. By 2022, stories were also presented in Somali, Spanish, and Portuguese.
"Amjambo Africa! is here to help New Mainers thrive and to help Maine welcome and benefit from our new neighbors.
Amjambo Africa! serves as a conduit of information for newcomers as they navigate life in Maine.
Amjambo Africa! includes background articles about Africa so those from Maine can understand why newcomers have arrived here.
Amjambo Africa! profiles successful New Mainers from Africa in order to give hope to those newly arrived as well as make clear benefits to our state of welcoming newcomers.
Amjambo Africa! shares on the ground news updates from contributors living in Africa now."
Submissions from 2023
A True Joy in the Making: Ashley Bryan & Paula Wilson, Brian Boyd
What If We Are the Seeds? Immersive Exhibit Charts African Diaspora's Cultural Heritage, Brian Boyd
Responding to Hate Crime in Maine, Molly Fox
Peer Workforce Navigators Aid Job Seekers, Jean D. Hakuzimana
Portland City Council Increases Representation, Passes DEIJ Resolution, Jean D. Hakuzimana
Speaker Talbot Ross Discusses Big Issues: An Interview with Jean D. Hakuzimana, Jean D. Hakuzimana
Housing Crisis Pushes Newcomers Beyond Metropolitan Areas, Stephanie Harp
'Maine's Black Future' Fights Racism and Erasure, Stephanie Harp
Music, Similar Experiences Connect Hip-Hop Artist with Audiences, Stephanie Harp
Permanent Commission Seeks to End Systemic Injustices, Stephanie Harp
Phuc Tran: Author, Teacher, Tattoo Artist, Stephanie Harp
Expectant Mothers Need Care They Trust, Amy Harris
Lead Poisoning Is Serious Childhood Problem, Amy Harris
Proverbs Help Destigmatize Mental Health Treatment, Amy Harris
New Arrivals Need Shelter, Kathreen Harrison and Jean D. Hakuzimana
Support Needed for Master Calendar Hearings, Kathreen Harrison and Jean D. Hakuzimana
Meet Angelina, Angeline Klouthis
Amazonian Cuisine Proves Popular in Cape Elizabeth, Lillian Lema
Jazz Stars Mrubata, Wittner to Perform at Portland Conservatory of Music, Jean Noel Mugabo
Pigeon's Mainer Project Adorns Lewiston Museum, Jean Noel Mugabo
Photography and Immigrants, Mouhamedoul Niang
Food, Social Justice Cornerstones of Lewiston-Auburn Community Market, Bonnie Rukin
Somali Bantu Community Association, Bonnie Rukin
Somali Bantu Community Association Looks Back at 2022, Bonnie Rukin and Sahro Hassan
Legislation Impacts Daily Life, Rebecca Scarborough
Legislative Update, Rebecca Scarborough
Bakhita Saabino Elected Leader of South Sudanese Community of Maine, Amjambo staff
Common Threads of Maine Graduates 2022 Cohort, Amjambo staff
Entrepreneurial Women Share Tips, Amjambo staff
Legislative Efforts Push Shorter Asylum-Seeker Work Waiting Period, Amjambo staff
Portland Empowered, Amjambo staff
[Updates from Community Organizations], Amjambo staff writers
Fulfilling Potential: A Path Forward For Foreign-Trained Physicians in Maine, Sally Sutton
Submissions from 2022
An Interview with Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed, Principal at Portland's Deering High School, Ulya Aligulova
Civic and Community Engagement Fellowship Supports Young Adults, Ulya Aligulova
Creativity and Hard Work Needed to Ease Maine's Affordable Housing Crisis, Ulya Aligulova
Healthcare Access can be Difficult for Immigrants, Ulya Aligulova
Legislative Update, Ulya Aligulova
Legislative Update: Update from Augusta, Ulya Aligulova
World Refugee Day is June 20, Ulya Aligulova
Community News, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Introducing Mayor Deqa Dhalac of South Portland, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Tanya Crane is the visiting artist in residence at Indigo Arts Alliance for the month of April., Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Novruz Celebration, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and John Ochira [photos]
Moonglade: Books as Mirrors, Jen Boggs
Haitian Revolution Evoked in Jacob Lawrence Exhibit, Brian Boyd
Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival Tells Black Children They Are Loved, Kirsten Cappy
Despite Challenging Year, Asian Community Looks Forward to ‘Year of the Tiger’, Marpheen Chann
Moonglade Commentary: Be Mindful of Messages in Midterm Elections, Marpheen Chann
Moonglade: Mainers of Color Love the Outdoors, Fear 'From Away' Attitudes, Marpheen Chann
Moonglade: On What the Fourth of July Means to Asian Americans, Marpheen Chann
Remembering the Cambodian Genocide, Marpheen Chann
A Cross-Racial Conversation, Ally Cooper
Communal Trauma and Healing in Immigrant Communities, Ally Cooper
Maine Bookkeeper Inspired by Bulgarian Childhood, Ally Cooper
Superintendent Xavier Botana: On Achieving Equity in Education, Ally Cooper
Beyond the Catch: Portraits of New Mainers in the Lobstering Industry, Quietly Key to Processing and Exports, Anna M. Drzewiecki
Portland Grocery, Restaurant Owners Report Business Good, but Could be Better, Anna M. Drzewiecki
Teacher Holds "Fufu Friday" at Portland's King Middle School, Anna M. Drzewiecki
Brunswick Opens Welcome Center, Anna M. Drzewiecki and Kathreen Harrison
A Race for Rights and Representation: District 95, Ivy Epstein
Paving a Path Toward Homeownership in Maine, Ivy Epstein
Social Service Providers are Very Tired, Ivy Epstein
A French Renaissance in Maine, Nathalie Gorey
Tips and Info: Maine Stimulus Checks: Maine's $850 COVID Relief Checks Explained, Sue Hamlett
The Samosa Story, Leaticia Hannah
African-Born Radio Host to Pilot "Amjambo Time", Stephanie Harp
Asylum Application Resource Center: Partners Make a Real Difference, Stephanie Harp
Black History is Focus of Gem City Founder's New Podcast, Stephanie Harp
Lewiston's New DEI Director Has Ambitious Goals for the City, Stephanie Harp
Mana Abdi of Lewiston Seeks Maine House Seat, Stephanie Harp
Nigerians Celebrate Community, Maine at Gathering, Stephanie Harp
U.S. Professional Licensure is Daunting, but Doable, Stephanie Harp
Young Writer Balances Interests, Commentary, Stephanie Harp
COVID-19 is Not Over Yet, Amy Harris
Health and Wellness: Lead Poisoning is Serious but Preventable, Amy Harris
Health Risks of Loneliness Can Be Reduced, Amy Harris
Interview with Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah, Amy Harris
Afghan Resettlement in Maine, Kathreen Harrison
Asylum Seekers Face Hard Winter in Motels, Kathreen Harrison
Relatives of Mainers in Harm's Way in Afghanistan, Kathreen Harrison
Safiya Khalid Looks to the Future and Reflects on the Past, Kathreen Harrison
Moonglade: Motherland: Sooji, Sakar, Badam, Ghee, Tanuja Desai Hidier
Graduate Spotlight '22: Prudent Ndihokubwayo, Michael Kmack
Amjambo Arts: Artist-in-Residence at Indigo Arts Alliance Connects with History, Lillian Lema
Fast Food with a Homey Feel, Lillian Lema
Lily's Food Cart is One-Woman Show, Lillian Lema
Professional Satisfaction Brings Personal Rewards, Lillian Lema
Solo Cucina Welcomes Community, Lillian Lema
Third Place Looks to Solidify Maine's BIPOC Professional Network, Lillian Lema
World Market Basket: Flores Uptown Offers Latin Style on Congress Street, Lillian Lema
New Voices: Am I African or Black?, Baba Ly
Artist Spotlight: Jenny Ibsen, Coco McCracken
Moonglade, Coco McCracken
CANMP: Hope in Augusta, Kholiswa Mendes Pepani
Portland is Rwandan Singer Clarisse Karasira's New Home, Jean Noel Mugabe
Cultural Rise and Shine Features Performance from Guinea Bissau, Jean Noel Mugabo
Gujarati Culture in Deering Oaks Park, Jean Noel Mugabo
Kombilesa Mi Thrills Music Lovers, Jean Noel Mugabo