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
"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
Ramadan is a Special Month for Muslims in Maine, Kathreen Harrison
Tarlan Ahmadov Heads up Catholic Charities Office of Maine Refugee Services, Kathreen Harrison
The Angolan Community of Maine, Kathreen Harrison
Education, Kathreen Harrison, Georges Budagu Makoko, Prudent Ndiho, and Firdaws Hakizimana
L’association Mahoro Du Maine, Kathreen Harrison [photos]
Mahoro Maine Association, Kathreen Harrison [photos]
What is "Public Charge" and How Will it Impact Me?, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
My Life as a Refugee, Veronica Kaluta
South Sudanese Community of Maine, Hamid Karimian [photos]
Editorial: The Power of Our Voice, Georges Budagu Makoko
Fire Safety in Our Homes, Georges Budagu Makoko
Food & Health: Cultural Differences, Georges Budagu Makoko
Hair Care Fair, Georges Budagu Makoko
Janet Mills Inauguration Ushers in New Era in Maine, Georges Budagu Makoko
Janet Mills Katika Zama Mpya Kwa Jimbo Ya Maine, Georges Budagu Makoko
Ladder to the Moon Network's 2018 Global Awareness and Responsibility Conference, Georges Budagu Makoko
L’inauguration de Janet Mills Marque Le Début d’une Nouvelle Époque Dans Le Maine, Georges Budagu Makoko
Protecting the Vulnerable/Culture, Georges Budagu Makoko
Time and Family: Cultural Differences, Georges Budagu Makoko
Twitabiriye UmuhanGo wo Kwimika Guverineri Mushya wa Maine., Georges Budagu Makoko
What is Halloween?, Georges Budagu Makoko
Education: The Challenging Educational Journey of Belyse Ndayikunda, Georges Budagu Makoko and Kathreen Harrison
Governor Mills Welcomes Immigrants to Maine at NAACP’s 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance in Portland, Janet Mills
To the Readers of Amjambo Africa, Janet Mills
Portland Brothers Claim Soccer Championship!, Mariam Mohamed and Kathreen Harrison
An African Immigrant's Take on Race in the United States, Prudent Ndiho
Cultural Norms, Prudent Ndiho
The Patterns of Our Life, Kathleen Shannon Nichols
Human Trafficking, Preble Street Staff
Community Associations Welcome Asylum Seekers: Bem Vindo, Bienvenue, Boyeyi Malamu, Nsiona Nguizani Sonny and Papy Bongibo
Submissions from 2018
Portland Arabic Summer School, Ali Al Mshakheel
Cape Verde Independence, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Congolese Independence, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Deqa Dhalac Runs for South Portland City Council, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Eid Al-Adha, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Immigration in Maine's Congressional Races, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Immigration in Maine's Race for Governor, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
L'Immigration dans les Résultats des Élections du Maine, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
National Night Out in East Bayside, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
RESULTS International Conference, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Women-Run Microbusiness "Fikiria" Opens its Doors, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
World Refugee Day, Amjambo Africa! staff writers
Rwanda Bean Coffee Grand Opening, Amjambo Africa! staff writers and Egide Foxworth [photos]
Immigrants - 911 is for You Too, Jean Damascène Hakuzimana
The Host Community and Immigrants, Jean Damascène Hakuzimana
Abusana Michael Bondo Runs for Portland's District 1 School Board, Kathreen Harrison
Angela Okafor, Kathreen Harrison