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 2022
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
Kombilesa Mi Thrills Music Lovers, Jean Noel Mugabo
Nigerian Community of Maine Celebrates Independence Day in Style, Jean Noel Mugabo
Peer Workforce Navigators Bring Resources to the Community, Jean Noel Mugabo
Portland Ovations Presents Toto Kisaku's Requiem for an Electric Chair, Jean Noel Mugabo
Maine Immigration: A History, Andy O'Brien
Maine Immigration: a History: First Africans who Came to Maine's Shores, Andy O'Brien
Maine Immigration: A History: Portland's Free Black Community Fought for Equality, Andy O'Brien
Maine Immigration: a History: The Lives of Enslaved People in Colonial Maine, Andy O'Brien
Maine Immigration: A History: The People of the Dawn, Andy O'Brien
Color of Climate: Climate Justice as Racial Justice, Kholiswa Mendes Pepani
Health and Wellness: Mental Health: Home Begins in the Body, Kholiswa Mendes Pepani
The Power and Joy of Black Hair, Kholiswa Mendes Pepani
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine Helps Kids in Temporary Living Situations, Danielle Roslevich
Internships Offer Steps to Employment, Danielle Roslevich
Basket Making Connects Community, Bonnie Rukin
Community Food Center, Bonnie Rukin
Food is Bridge to Racial Equity, Bonnie Rukin
Liberation Farms Plans 2022 Growing Season, Bonnie Rukin
New Roots Farmers Purchase Farmland, Bonnie Rukin
Sahro Hassan Gives Back to Somali Bantu Community, Bonnie Rukin
World Market Basket: Somali Bantu Farmers Turn to Rice Production, Bonnie Rukin
World Market Basket: Suuq Builds Community in Wales, Maine, Bonnie Rukin
World Market Basket: What was New at Liberation Farm in 2022?, Bonnie Rukin
Neither Tutsi, Nor Hutu: a Memoir by Prosper Ishimwe, Rebecca Scarborough
Report on the Maine Legislature: Maine's Legislative Process, Rebecca Scarborough
New Voices: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Ideal Standard, Rupal Ramesh Shah
30 Years of McAuley Residence: a Saving Grace for Women in Recovery, Melissa Skahan
Medieval African History: What if my 27 Intro-Level College Students Wrote Articles for Amjambo Africa?, Lacey Sparks [introduction]
Election Special, Amjambo staff
Election Special: Marwa Hassanien, Ambureen Rana, Amjambo staff
Generational Noor, Amjambo staff
Moonglade: an Interview with Hanji Chang, Amjambo staff
Graca Muzela is 2022 WCCC Student of the Year Nominee, Josephen Tifiano
Because They are Free, Daria Veligura
Submissions from 2019
La Chorale Multiculterelle Pihcintu
L'Association de la Communauté Ruandaise du Maine
Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus Represents Maine in Style at the United Nations
From the Desk of Dr. Ahmed, Abdullahi Ahmed
From the Desk of Dr. Ahmed, Abdullahi Ahmed