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
The Way Life Could Be: Seeds of Peace Camp, Kai Small
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, Ulya Aligulova
Legislative Update: Update from Augusta, Ulya Aligulova
MANA and WTS Join Forces, Ulya Aligulova
World Market Basket: Karkangee Hibiscus Drink Launches in Maine, Ulya Aligulova
World Refugee Day is June 20, Ulya Aligulova
"Alexandra Bell is the visiting artist in residence....", Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Celebrating Diversity in Maine Calendar Release Celebration, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Community Happenings - Out & About [May 2022], Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Community News, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Introducing Mayor Deqa Dhalac of South Portland, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross: First Black Woman Elected to Legislative Leadership in Maine, 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
Welcoming the Stranger Celebrates Thanksgiving, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Worlds of Creativity, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
A Blue: Daniel Minter and the Layered Narrative of Illustration, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Mark Mattos [photos]
Novruz Celebration, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and John Ochira [photos]
Midterm Election Season Was Busy in BIPOC Communities in Maine/Congratulations to Maine's BIPOC Candidates, Amjambo Africa! staff writers, John Ochira [photos], Liany Media [photos], and Mark Mattos [photos]
Moonglade: Books as Mirrors, Jen Boggs
Haitian Revolution Evoked in Jacob Lawrence Exhibit, Brian Boyd
Artists Discuss "Revolution From Afar", Karen Cadbury
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: Asian Americans not "Model Minority" or Monolith, 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
Maine Humanities Council Awards 2022 Prizes, 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
An Interview with Dr. Ahmed, Jean Hakuzimana
COCOMaine Under New Leadership, Jean D. Hakuzimana
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
Racism in Maine: Equity Progressing, but Slowly, 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 and Wellness: Take Precautions Against RSV, Amy Harris
Health and Wellness: Vaccines are Important for Health, Amy Harris
Health Risks of Loneliness Can Be Reduced, Amy Harris
Interview with Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah, Amy Harris
Talking About Sexually Transmitted Infections Despite Stigma, Amy Harris
Afghan Resettlement in Maine, Kathreen Harrison
Asylum Seekers Face Hard Winter in Motels, Kathreen Harrison
Moon in Full by Marpheen Chann, 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
Are Our Black Children Criminals by Default?, Baba Ly
New Voices: Am I African or Black?, Baba Ly
Editorial: Health Issues in our Homes and Environment, Georges Budagu Makoko
Georges Budagu Makoko, Publisher of Amjambo Africa, Celebrates Christmas, Georges Budagu Makoko
Artist Spotlight: Jenny Ibsen, Coco McCracken
Moonglade, Coco McCracken
Moonglade: Boxing Day, 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
From Bamako to Birmingham: Blind Boys of Alabama, Amadou and Mariam Bring Music of the Heart to Portland, Jean Noel Mugabo
Gujarati Culture in Deering Oaks Park, Jean Noel Mugabo