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 2019
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]
City-Wide Meeting with Immigrant Community, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and John Ochira [photo]
Senagalese Storyteller-Musicians Come to Brunswick for Voyage Sans Visa!, Dylan Bess
What Would Lewiston's Economy Look Like Without New American Families?, Tae Chong
Coffee by Design Supports the Community, Coffee by Design
African Immigrants and Parenting in Maine, Damascene
Mayor Strimling Assures Immigrants a Seat at the Table in Portland: Opinion, Deqa Dhalac
Alliance Française Opens Portland Chapter, Nathalie Gorey
Preble Street Soup Kitchen - June 18, Firdaws Hakizimana
Pride in a Name!, Firdaws Hakizimana
The Capital of Music and Dancing, Firdaws Hakizimana
The Value of Unconventional Art, Firdaws Hakizimana
Voting for the First Time, Firdaws Hakizimana
Walkout for Climate Change, Firdaws Hakizimana
We Have to Talk About Racism, Firdaws Hakizimana
What's in a Name, Firdaws Hakizimana
Rayyaan on the Justice System, Rayyaan Hakizimana
Governor Meets New Bangor-Area Officials, Stephanie Harp
Having Fun with ArtVan Helps Kids Learn, Stephanie Harp
Legislative Update: Congressional Delegation Requests Information on Emergency Funds for Asylum Seekers, Stephanie Harp
Okafor Campaigns to Help Bangor, Stephanie Harp
Abdullahi Ali and Gateway Community Services Maine, Kathreen Harrison
Abullahi Ali and Gateway Community Services Maine, Kathreen Harrison
A Message of Unity from Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, Kathreen Harrison
Asylum Seekers Move Out of the Expo and Into Maine's Cities and Towns, Kathreen Harrison
Beyond Borders: Migration and Integration Conference, Kathreen Harrison
Bikes for All Mainers, Kathreen Harrison
Challenges of the "Post-Expo" Period, Kathreen Harrison
Community Groups Step Up to Welcome Asylum Seekers, Kathreen Harrison
Ekhlas Ahmed Visits Sudan with Pencils for Masnun, Kathreen Harrison
Kwibuka - Remember, Renew, Unite, Kathreen Harrison
Live Beautifully, Urges Jeanne Mariella Uwimana, Genocide Survivor, Kathreen Harrison
Maine Benefits from Asylum Seekers, Kathreen Harrison
Maine Celebrates World Refugee Day in Style, Kathreen Harrison
Mainers Welcome Asylum Seekers into their Homes, Kathreen Harrison
Maine Welcomes Asylum Seekers, Kathreen Harrison
Meet Mana Abdi, a Young Woman with a Powerful Voice, Kathreen Harrison
Mohamed Awil Reflects on 15 Years in Maine, Kathreen Harrison
Next Steps for Asylum Seekers as Deadline Looms, Kathreen Harrison
Portland High School Students Explore Colleges, Kathreen Harrison
Profile: Hannah DeAngelis, Kathreen Harrison