Martha Stein, Executive Director of Hope Acts , a Portland nonprofit serving asylum seekers, described a surge of sudden arrests and detentions that has left families and communities reeling. Now on YouTube: youtu.be/-xHDK5VMP7o

Mainers raise voices for Sudan. The organizers called it the “All Out for Al-Fasher Protest,” and said they were on the streets to say that the horrors happening in Sudan cannot be ignored. Read more www.amjamboafrica.com/mainers-rais...

The first-ever #G20 summit held on African soil concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, with global leaders adopting a 122-point declaration addressing debt relief, climate action, food security, and global equality. www.amjamboafrica.com/g20-summit-c...

Latest news from the Great Lakes region! In this French-language episode of Bonjour Maine, Pierre-Claver Niyonkuru brings you the most recent news from the Great Lakes of Africa. Stay informed and check out our YouTube channel for the full report. youtu.be/Xw5kg2REbmI?...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will strictly enforce the rule that immigrants have to register or re-register with the federal government. Read more www.amjamboafrica.com/community-al...

After October 28, USCIS will only accept payments by credit or debit card or electronic debits from a bank account. Instead of sending a check, you will need to fill out and send a form with your application www.amjamboafrica.com/community-al...

Community Alert- Read more and Share! www.amjamboafrica.com/community-al...

In Wiriwe Maine podcast, we bring you powerful stories from Africa and beyond. This episode (in Kinyarwanda/Kirundi) features Devote Uwineza, Mamy, one of Rwanda’s trailblazing female drivers breaking barriers in a field long dominated by men. Watch on youtube: youtu.be/F5Q-V5nyzkw?...

Listen to #AmjamboTime,. In this episode, we feature Dutiful to Hooyo by Dr. Abdullahi M. Ahmed. In Somali, “Hooyo” means “mother.” Dr. Ahmed pays tribute to the strength, love, and sacrifice of Somali mothers, a story that resonates far beyond Somalia’s borders. www.youtube.com/watch?v=97NA...

Opposition leader Victoire Ingabire’s hearing adjourned amid legal dispute www.amjamboafrica.com/opposition-l...

Maine’s first immigrant-owned farm is in crisis. Funding lost. Sales down 65%. Yet New Roots farmers are still growing food and hope. Read how they’re fighting to survive. www.amjamboafrica.com/looking-back...

Want to upskill or start a new career in Maine? Programs like CSSP, HOPE, WIOA & free community college offer training, childcare, laptops & more www.amjamboafrica.com/programs-hel...

Maine’s first immigrant-owned farm is in crisis. Funding lost. Sales down 65%. Yet New Roots farmers are still growing food and hope. Read how they’re fighting to survive. www.amjamboafrica.com/looking-back...

Why sit still when you can thrive? 🌿 Movement, nature, and connection are key to immigrant wellness—especially in stressful times. From kids to elders, staying active brings healing, joy, and strength. www.amjamboafrica.com/experts-tout...

Arrested Rwandan opposition leader to appear in Court over alleged plot against Government www.amjamboafrica.com/arrested-rwa...

Breakthrough: U.S. mediates historic deal between Rwanda and Congo www.amjamboafrica.com/breakthrough...

"On June 14, at historic Lincoln Park in Portland, Maine, I stood in community with many others who came together not just to protest power but to reimagine it." Pious Ali Read more: www.amjamboafrica.com/threadlines-...

The Maine House voted 75-73 and the Maine Senate voted 20-14 to enact LD 1971. Governor Mills has ten days (excluding Sundays) after enactment to take action on the bill. www.amjamboafrica.com/legislature-...

From need to vision: Octavie Nkama’s Riverside Academy is transforming local childcare www.amjamboafrica.com/from-need-to...

🔻 New England hit hard by drop in Canadian tourists: Governors Sound the Alarm 🔻 x.com/amjamboafric...

“A Country in Chains”: The machinery behind Burundi’s 2025 elections - Amjambo Africa www.amjamboafrica.com/a-country-in...

Suitcase Stories, a Stellar Story Company production, was held live at the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) www.amjamboafrica.com/suitcase-sto...

Massive Cuts at Voice of America: Only 80 Positions Proposed to Remain - Amjambo Africa www.amjamboafrica.com/massive-cuts...

Dr. Philip Ademola Olayoku joins Amjambo Time to break down the Ramaphosa–Trump meeting and the “white genocide” narrative. 🎧 Amjambo Time Podcast is available wherever you listen. open.spotify.com/episode/1W74... #AmjamboTime #AfricaVoices #GlobalPolitics

The city of Lewiston, Maine, unveiled a 10-foot bronze statue of Muhammad Ali, commemorating his iconic 1965 knockout of Sonny Liston. Statue, created by Philadelphia-based sculptor Zenos Frudakis, captures the moment known as the "phantom punch" and stands at 65 Main Street, near Bates Mill No. 5

Rockland residents question Stonegarden grants www.amjamboafrica.com/rockland-res...

Tigray on the brink: Electoral Board deregisters TPLF, renewed conflict feared www.amjamboafrica.com/tigray-on-th...

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Wells Police Step Back from ICE Role, Drawing Praise and Concern from Local Leaders. www.amjamboafrica.com/wells-police...

In Maine, the observed seat belt usage rate stands at an impressive 93.8%. However, there remains a notable 6.2% of individuals who still choose not to wear seat belts despite the obvious safety benefits. Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Safety Campaign. www.amjamboafrica.com/click-it-or-...

Seeking asylum at Canadian border. www.amjamboafrica.com/seeking-asyl...

U.S. involvement at Heart of Rwanda-DRC peace push: Hope or hegemony? www.amjamboafrica.com/u-s-involvem...

As immigration agents step up their efforts to carry out what President Donald Trump calls his “mass deportation” efforts, human rights activists in Maine are putting pressure on local law enforcement not to sign agreements or cooperate with ICE www.amjamboafrica.com/human-rights...

Advocates in Maine say they have seen a troubling rise in the number of New Mainers without criminal records, who are not engaging in criminal activity but are being stopped by local law enforcement and ending up in the custody of ICE www.amjamboafrica.com/mainers-need...

Migrant “hunt”: I refuse to be an accomplice Read more www.amjamboafrica.com/migrant-hunt... Credit: La Presse

Preguntas y respuestas sobre las licencias de conducir y tarjetas de identificación REAL ID de la BMV de Maine. www.amjamboafrica.com/es/preguntas...

Rwanda – U.S. talks to accept migrants echo past UK deal www.amjamboafrica.com/rwanda-u-s-t...

“This situation is very serious. We are seeing the government dismantled before our eyes.” – Rep. Chellie Pingree www.amjamboafrica.com/chellie-ping...

We Will Resist”: Riek Machar fires back as South Sudan edges toward political collapse www.amjamboafrica.com/we-will-resi...

The Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing voted 6-4 along party lines to advance LD 588, “An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act” a bill to expand rights to farmworkers in Maine. @andyrichter.co www.amjamboafrica.com/legislature-...

🗞️#WorldPressFreedomDay , we reflect on growing threats to journalists worldwide, from arrests and killings to political censorship. "Telling the truth, even when it’s dangerous..." 📖 Read our latest story: 🔗 www.amjamboafrica.com/world-press-... #PressFreedom #WorldPressFreedomDay2025

With a score of 65.49, down from 66.59 in 2024, the decline highlights growing concerns over the state of journalism in the country. The RSF report also underscores economic pressures, media consolidation, and the erosion of local news outlets as significant threats to independent journalism.

U.S. Falls Behind in RSF 2025 Press Freedom Index, Now Ranks Below Sierra Leone The United States has dropped to 57th place in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), falling two spots from last year and now ranking just below Sierra Leone.

All you need to know about Maine BMV’s #REALID driver’s licenses and identification cards. As of May 7, 2025, only certain types of identification will be acceptable to fly on domestic airline flights or enter specific restricted federal facilities. #Maine www.amjamboafrica.com/maine-bmvs-r...

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All you need to know about Maine BMV’s #REALID driver’s licenses and identification cards. As of May 7, 2025, only certain types of identification will be acceptable to fly on domestic airline flights or enter specific restricted federal facilities. #Maine www.amjamboafrica.com/maine-bmvs-r...