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
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
Adam Lee Talks About Maine's Economy and Immigration, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Amjambo Africa! Launched its Print Publication in April 2018, One Year Ago, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Amjambo Africa Launches Online Edition, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Asylum Seekers and Work Permits, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
A Welcome Home from Palaver Strings, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Axels Samuntu to Represent Portland Adult Education on School Board, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Can Art Make a Difference?, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Candidates Talk Issues in City Council and School Board Races, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Coffee by Design's 25th Anniversary Celebration, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Congresswoman Pingree Wants to Help Asylum Seekers Get to Work Faster, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Cultivating Community, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Culturefest Engages Community, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Deqa Dhalac Won!, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed Sheds Light on the U.S. School System, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Dr. Ahmed Urges Parents & Teachers to Communicate, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Du Bureau de Docteur Ahmed, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Gene Ardito Finds Satisfaction in Community Engagement, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Getting Ready for a Maine Winter, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Historic Maine Election Brings Immigrants to the Table in a Big Way, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Hope House, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Hopes for Expansion at Lewiston High School, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
iEnglish Project at Immigrant Welcome Center Helps Change Narrative of Immigrant Experience, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
ILAP and DACEP Sponsor Workshop in Lewiston, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
[International Open Mic Night], Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Kutoka Meza Ya Daktari Ahmed, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Legislative Update, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Lewiston Adult Education Helps Newcomers Map Career Paths, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Lewiston Students Enliven Walls of High School, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Maine Elections November 5, 2019, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Maine's New American Leaders, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Maine's Way of Life Includes Looking Out for Others, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Many Voices Community Dialogue in Lewiston, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Mid Coast New Mainers Group Welcomes Asylum Seekers, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Namory Keita at Bay Chamber, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
New Deal for New Americans Act in U.S. House of Representatives Endorsed by Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Orson Horchler Explores Meaning of "Mainer", Amjambo Africa! staff writers
"Over two hundred people gathered March 23 in Augusta's Mill Park to stand together against violence and hatred.", Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Palaver Strings Celebrates Maine's Immigrant Communities, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Pious Ali and Deqa Dhalac Endorse Mayor Strimling for Re-election, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Portland Adult Ed Rep Axels Samuntu Updates School Board, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Portland's Welcoming Week 2019, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
ProsperityME Funds Scholarships for Asylum Seekers, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Roundtable Discussion with Senator King, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Safiya Khalid Sees Bright Future for Lewiston, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Seal of Biliteracy Gives Students an Edge, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Tapping Maine's Immigrant Workforce Potential, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
"The Angolan Community of Maine Observed Angolan Independence Day...", Amjambo Africa! staff writers
"The South Sudanese Community Association Celebrated the Community Champions Soccer League...", Amjambo Africa! staff writers
The Welcome Feast: A Celebration of Art + Culinary Diplomacy, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Twasuye Dr. Ahmed Turaganira, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Update on Asylum Seekers, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Women United Around the World International Fashion Show and Gala, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
A Festive Evening to Benefit the West End, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Steven Bridges [photos]
Ikirenga Cy'Intore Perform at Mayo Street Arts, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Steven Bridges [photos]
In Her Kitchen, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Kyle Dubay [photos]
The Relationship Between Journalism and a Free Society, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and E'nkul Kanakan Photography [photos]
Catholic Charities Launches Entrepreneurial Hub Fikiria, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Kathreen Harrison [photos]
Identities in Migration: On Being a Somali-Mainer, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Kathreen Harrison [photos]
Furniture Friends Hosts Multicultural Music Fest, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Hamid Karimian [photos]
Multicultural Night at SMCC, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Enodi Lola [photos]