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Zambia begins new chapter in HIV prevention with U.S.-backed lenacapavir rollout

by Violet Ikong | Oct 13, 2026

On September 1, Zambia became the latest African country to receive lenacapavir, an HIV prevention...

Making the dream of a house into a home

by Raymond P. Diamond | Oct 12, 2026
Local artists unveil sweeping MLK mural at Preble Street

by Elias Taye | Oct 9, 2026
Understanding the new public charge rule: What it means for immigrant communities in Maine

by Elias Taye | Oct 7, 2026
Lives in limbo: One Maine family’s story of fostering Haitian immigrant children

by Amy Harris | Oct 2, 2026

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Rent increases: financial pressure and immigration concerns in Maine

by Rachel Ndjondjo | Oct 2, 2026

A rent increase can mean more than a few extra dollars each month for Maine renters. It can mean...

“The future of the American dream is African”: An interview with Dr. Neeraj Kaushal

by Elias Taye | Oct 2, 2026

In celebration of National African Immigrant Heritage Month this past September, Amjambo Africa is...

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Maine at a crossroads: Building the workforce of tomorrow

by Georges Budagu Makoko | Oct 2, 2026

October arrives in Maine with unmistakable signs of change. The mornings are colder, the evenings...

Congolese honor Genocost victims, demand justice and accountability

by Violet Ikong | Sep 25, 2026

On August 2, Congolese nationals around the world observed an annual memorial called Genocost Day,...

How to build good credit in the United States

by Community Partners | Sep 24, 2026

By Honorine Uwishema, cPort Credit Union In our July issue, we explained how credit scores, credit...

Ghanaian diaspora commits to solving the homeland’s recurring flood crisis

by Amjambo Staff | Sep 22, 2026

By Patrick NduwimanaGhana is regularly hit by devastating flooding during the rainy season, a...

Voices of the diaspora: Michael Odokara-Okigbo’s tech and language revolution

by Amjambo Staff | Sep 21, 2026

By Patrick Nduwimana Michael Odokara-Okigbo is a singer and songwriter born in the United States...

Beyond ‘I’m not racist’: Maine white men take on the work of racial justice

by Eloge Willy Kaneza | Sep 18, 2026

For Chris Lyon and Ben Conniff, confronting racism requires more than saying, “I’m not racist.” It...

More immigrants will lose MaineCare coverage this fall

by Community Partners | Sep 17, 2026

By Alex Carter Last year, the federal government passed a bill that made big changes to Medicaid...

The alleged secret calls to ICE that triggered a demonstration in downtown Lewiston

by Eloge Willy Kaneza | Sep 16, 2026

Neighbors, community leaders and immigrant advocates gathered Wednesday outside a rooming house on...

Angela Okafor turns personal pain into advocacy through new film

by Eloge Willy Kaneza | Sep 15, 2026

For Angela Okafor, filmmaking is the newest chapter in life shaped by immigration, community...

Ethiopians face uncertainty after TPS ends amid renewed conflicts back home

by Webmaster | Sep 15, 2026

By Kirubel Tadesse More than 5,000 Ethiopians in Maine and across the country are at risk of...

The Blessings in Ritual

by Op-Ed Contributor | Sep 15, 2026

By Susan Young Today, like most days, I wake up with body shaking, tears flooding my cheeks. I...

WEMPO empowers immigrant communities through workforce development in Portland

by Dhananji Rathnayake | Sep 14, 2026

WEMPO has partnered with the City of Portland Office of Economic Opportunity to launch a new...

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