https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/amjambo-time--5369096enNewsCopyright WMPGhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f0f0ab616385290c50a0800d9ac5e01.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/amjambo-time--5369096Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:50:22 +0000WMPGWMPGfeeds@spreaker.com"Amjambo Time” is hosted by radio professional and Amjambo Africa News Editor Jean Damascène Hakuzimana and is a collaboration with University of Southern Maine radio station WMPG's Global Mainers Initiative. New episodes are released twice a month.falsea947a8d1-4c67-5b82-a670-f4e2c262cdf9episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-08-17--74225000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74225000Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000WMPGWelcome to Amjambo Time, a podcast from Amjambo Africa where we bring you stories, voices, and conversations from Maine’s diverse communities. Today, we’re joined by Chris Lyon and Ben Conniff of White Men for Racial Justice to talk about their work,...3114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-immigrants-are-welcome-here--72923673I'm your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza.Today, we bring you a special conversation with Martha Stein, who is retiring after eight years of leading one of Maine's most important organizations serving asylum seekers and immigrants.
As Hope Acts prepares to celebrate its annual "Celebrating Home" event and welcome new Executive Director Madeleine Saucier, Martha Stein reflects on a remarkable journey of service, compassion, and community.
In this exclusive interview, she shares the story of Hope Acts' growth from a housing initiative into an organization that now supports thousands of immigrants every year. She speaks candidly about the challenges asylum seekers face today—from housing insecurity and immigration delays to the fear created by changing immigration policies.
But this conversation is also about hope. Martha explains why she believes immigrants are essential to Maine's future, why welcoming newcomers strengthens communities, and why simple acts of kindness can transform lives.
As she prepares to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership, Martha leaves us with a powerful reminder that everyone deserves a place to call home—and that building welcoming communities is a responsibility we all share.
Stay with us for this inspiring conversation with Martha Stein, only on Amjambo Time.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72923673Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000WMPGHello, and welcome to Amjambo Time, the podcast from Amjambo Africa, prepared and presented by Eloge Willy Kaneza. I'm your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza.Today, we bring you a special conversation with Martha Stein, who is retiring after eight years of...I'm your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza.Today, we bring you a special conversation with Martha Stein, who is retiring after eight years of leading one of Maine's most important organizations serving asylum seekers and immigrants.
As Hope Acts prepares to celebrate its annual "Celebrating Home" event and welcome new Executive Director Madeleine Saucier, Martha Stein reflects on a remarkable journey of service, compassion, and community.
In this exclusive interview, she shares the story of Hope Acts' growth from a housing initiative into an organization that now supports thousands of immigrants every year. She speaks candidly about the challenges asylum seekers face today—from housing insecurity and immigration delays to the fear created by changing immigration policies.
But this conversation is also about hope. Martha explains why she believes immigrants are essential to Maine's future, why welcoming newcomers strengthens communities, and why simple acts of kindness can transform lives.
As she prepares to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership, Martha leaves us with a powerful reminder that everyone deserves a place to call home—and that building welcoming communities is a responsibility we all share.
Stay with us for this inspiring conversation with Martha Stein, only on Amjambo Time.

]]>1571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-wanted-more-than-survival--72518688
The Somali Bantu community traces its roots to farming villages in southern Somalia. After years of conflict, displacement, and life in refugee camps, many families found a new home in Maine, where they have worked to preserve their culture, strengthen their communities, and reconnect with their agricultural heritage.

One of the most visible examples of that effort is Liberation Farms, a 103-acre community farm in Wales, Maine, where hundreds of Somali Bantu families grow food, share knowledge, and pass their traditions on to the next generation.

In this conversation, Muhidin Libah reflects on the Somali Bantu journey from displacement to belonging, the role of farming in restoring identity and dignity, and his vision for the future of his community.

This is Amjambo Time, a production of Amjambo Africa, prepared and hosted by Eloge Willy Kaneza.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72518688Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:30:02 +0000WMPGToday, we are joined by Muhidin Libah, Executive Director and co-founder of the Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine. Born in Somalia and raised in refugee camps in Kenya before resettling in the United States, Libah has dedicated his life to...
The Somali Bantu community traces its roots to farming villages in southern Somalia. After years of conflict, displacement, and life in refugee camps, many families found a new home in Maine, where they have worked to preserve their culture, strengthen their communities, and reconnect with their agricultural heritage.

One of the most visible examples of that effort is Liberation Farms, a 103-acre community farm in Wales, Maine, where hundreds of Somali Bantu families grow food, share knowledge, and pass their traditions on to the next generation.

In this conversation, Muhidin Libah reflects on the Somali Bantu journey from displacement to belonging, the role of farming in restoring identity and dignity, and his vision for the future of his community.

This is Amjambo Time, a production of Amjambo Africa, prepared and hosted by Eloge Willy Kaneza.]]>1948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/books-can-become-a-sanctuary--72251609
Across the United States, as immigration continues to shape political debate and family life, children’s books are becoming something more than stories on a shelf. For many immigrant and refugee children, they are becoming places of recognition, healing, and even refuge.

In Portland, Maine, one organization has made that mission its work: I’m Your Neighbor Books, founded by children’s literacy advocate Kirsten Cappy.

In an interview with Amjambo Africa, Cappy shares how stories can help children navigate fear, separation, identity, and hope — while also inviting communities across America to rethink what it means to welcome newcomers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72251609Sun, 31 May 2026 17:30:02 +0000WMPGToday, we bring you a story about books — but also about belonging, memory, and what it means to feel seen. Across the United States, as immigration continues to shape political debate and family life, children’s books are becoming something more...
Across the United States, as immigration continues to shape political debate and family life, children’s books are becoming something more than stories on a shelf. For many immigrant and refugee children, they are becoming places of recognition, healing, and even refuge.

In Portland, Maine, one organization has made that mission its work: I’m Your Neighbor Books, founded by children’s literacy advocate Kirsten Cappy.

In an interview with Amjambo Africa, Cappy shares how stories can help children navigate fear, separation, identity, and hope — while also inviting communities across America to rethink what it means to welcome newcomers.]]>1986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-son-of-the-congo-story--71939062Today, we travel through the extraordinary life journey of Athanase Kadita Tshibaka — from a childhood marked by poverty and uncertainty in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an international career in global banking shaped by faith, perseverance and purpose.
In his memoir, Son of the Congo, Tshibaka reflects on survival, education, imprisonment, ethical leadership and the responsibility of Africans in the diaspora to remain connected to their roots.
Stay with us as we explore a story guided, as he says, “by God’s grace.”
You’ve been listening to Amjambo Time with Eloge Willy Kaneza.Today’s episode featured the inspiring journey of Athanase Kadita Tshibaka, author of Son of the Congo — a story of hardship transformed into hope, and of success grounded in faith and service to others.
As Tshibaka reminds us, life is not meant to be lived for ourselves alone, but in a way that uplifts others and honors where we come from.
Thank you for listening. Please share this episode with your family, friends and communities, and continue following Amjambo Africa for more voices and stories from Africa and its diaspora.






]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71939062Sun, 10 May 2026 17:30:02 +0000WMPGWelcome to Amjambo Time, the podcast that brings you stories of resilience, identity, leadership and the African experience across the world. I am your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza. Today, we travel through the extraordinary life journey of Athanase...Today, we travel through the extraordinary life journey of Athanase Kadita Tshibaka — from a childhood marked by poverty and uncertainty in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an international career in global banking shaped by faith, perseverance and purpose.
In his memoir, Son of the Congo, Tshibaka reflects on survival, education, imprisonment, ethical leadership and the responsibility of Africans in the diaspora to remain connected to their roots.
Stay with us as we explore a story guided, as he says, “by God’s grace.”
You’ve been listening to Amjambo Time with Eloge Willy Kaneza.Today’s episode featured the inspiring journey of Athanase Kadita Tshibaka, author of Son of the Congo — a story of hardship transformed into hope, and of success grounded in faith and service to others.
As Tshibaka reminds us, life is not meant to be lived for ourselves alone, but in a way that uplifts others and honors where we come from.
Thank you for listening. Please share this episode with your family, friends and communities, and continue following Amjambo Africa for more voices and stories from Africa and its diaspora.






]]>2212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-memory-to-meaning-kwibuka-32--71437432In this episode, we bring you voices from across generations—students, scholars, and survivors—each reflecting on what it means to remember, and why that responsibility continues today.Alexandre E. Dauge-Roth, a leading scholar of the genocide, reflects on memory, silence, and the responsibility of education.
Benjamin Ndamukunda shares how commemoration shapes his generation’s understanding of identity and resilience.
Solomon Kayobotsi offers a powerful reflection on memory as a reclaiming of truth.
James L. Reese speaks about the role of universities in fostering dialogue, justice, and responsibility.
And Landry Kwizera reminds us that behind the numbers are real lives, memories, and a responsibility to never forget.You’ve been listening to Amjambo Africa.
From Bates College, the message is clear: memory is not only about the past—it is a responsibility for the future.
I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza.
Thank you for listening.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71437432Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:30:02 +0000WMPGHello and welcome to Amjambo Time, I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza.Today, we take you to Bates College, where memory, healing, and intergenerational dialogue came together during the commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in...In this episode, we bring you voices from across generations—students, scholars, and survivors—each reflecting on what it means to remember, and why that responsibility continues today.Alexandre E. Dauge-Roth, a leading scholar of the genocide, reflects on memory, silence, and the responsibility of education.
Benjamin Ndamukunda shares how commemoration shapes his generation’s understanding of identity and resilience.
Solomon Kayobotsi offers a powerful reflection on memory as a reclaiming of truth.
James L. Reese speaks about the role of universities in fostering dialogue, justice, and responsibility.
And Landry Kwizera reminds us that behind the numbers are real lives, memories, and a responsibility to never forget.You’ve been listening to Amjambo Africa.
From Bates College, the message is clear: memory is not only about the past—it is a responsibility for the future.
I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza.
Thank you for listening.]]>3099falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-stories-into-safe-harbors-for-young--70961286My guest today is Kirsten Cappy, Executive Director and co-founder of I’m Your Neighbor Books, a Maine-based nonprofit working across the United States to foster inclusive classrooms and communities through children’s literature.In this episode, you’ll hear how stories can become spaces of connection, tools for learning, and even safe havens for children and families navigating new cultures and new lives.
Thank you for listening to Amjambo Time, a podcast produced by Amjambo Africa.
Today’s conversation with Kirsten Cappy reminds us that stories are more than words on a page — they are bridges between people, cultures, and generations.
Stories bring us together, help us understand one another, and remind us of our shared humanity.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, subscribe, and continue supporting independent journalism that reflects and uplifts our communities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70961286Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:30:02 +0000WMPGToday, we’re talking about the power of storytelling — and how books can build bridges, strengthen identity, and create a sense of belonging, especially for immigrant families. My guest today is Kirsten Cappy, Executive Director and co-founder of I’m...My guest today is Kirsten Cappy, Executive Director and co-founder of I’m Your Neighbor Books, a Maine-based nonprofit working across the United States to foster inclusive classrooms and communities through children’s literature.In this episode, you’ll hear how stories can become spaces of connection, tools for learning, and even safe havens for children and families navigating new cultures and new lives.
Thank you for listening to Amjambo Time, a podcast produced by Amjambo Africa.
Today’s conversation with Kirsten Cappy reminds us that stories are more than words on a page — they are bridges between people, cultures, and generations.
Stories bring us together, help us understand one another, and remind us of our shared humanity.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, subscribe, and continue supporting independent journalism that reflects and uplifts our communities.]]>2608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moxie-public-schools--70526143I’m your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza.
Today’s episode focuses on an important initiative in Maine’s education landscape: MOXIE Public Schools, a new public charter school preparing to open its doors in Portland in 2026.
At a time when many immigrant and refugee families are navigating uncertainty — from immigration enforcement to long asylum backlogs and housing instability — MOXIE aims to become more than a school. Its founders envision a learning community built on dignity, participation, and trust.
Seats will initially be limited in grades 6 and 9, with the first student offers expected in April 2026, following a public lottery scheduled for April 1. Families are encouraged to submit an interest form early, in a process that MOXIE describes as relational rather than transactional.
But beyond enrollment timelines, the bigger question remains: what does a truly human-centered school look like for students whose lives have been shaped by migration, displacement, and uncertainty?
To explore that question, I spoke with Virgel Hammonds, one of MOXIE’s founding leaders, and Robert Karl, a historian and professor at Minerva University who has spent years studying migration, trauma, and asylum processes.
Our conversation explores language access, belonging in schools, trauma-informed education, and how communities can rebuild trust between families and institutions.
Here is our conversation. You’ve been listening to Amjambo Time, hosted by Eloge Willy Kaneza.
My guests today were Virgel Hammonds, founding leader of MOXIE Public Schools, and Robert Karl, historian and professor at Minerva University.
We discussed the challenges immigrant and refugee families face in education systems — and how new models like MOXIE are trying to create schools where students feel seen, heard, and supported.
If you’d like to learn more about MOXIE Public Schools or submit an interest form for enrollment, you can find more information through their official channels.
Thank you for listening, and until next time, this is Amjambo Time — where stories, ideas,  and community meet.






]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70526143Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:30:02 +0000WMPGHello and welcome to Amjambo Time, the podcast where we explore stories, ideas, and conversations shaping our communities. I’m your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza. Today’s episode focuses on an important initiative in Maine’s education landscape: MOXIE...I’m your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza.
Today’s episode focuses on an important initiative in Maine’s education landscape: MOXIE Public Schools, a new public charter school preparing to open its doors in Portland in 2026.
At a time when many immigrant and refugee families are navigating uncertainty — from immigration enforcement to long asylum backlogs and housing instability — MOXIE aims to become more than a school. Its founders envision a learning community built on dignity, participation, and trust.
Seats will initially be limited in grades 6 and 9, with the first student offers expected in April 2026, following a public lottery scheduled for April 1. Families are encouraged to submit an interest form early, in a process that MOXIE describes as relational rather than transactional.
But beyond enrollment timelines, the bigger question remains: what does a truly human-centered school look like for students whose lives have been shaped by migration, displacement, and uncertainty?
To explore that question, I spoke with Virgel Hammonds, one of MOXIE’s founding leaders, and Robert Karl, a historian and professor at Minerva University who has spent years studying migration, trauma, and asylum processes.
Our conversation explores language access, belonging in schools, trauma-informed education, and how communities can rebuild trust between families and institutions.
Here is our conversation. You’ve been listening to Amjambo Time, hosted by Eloge Willy Kaneza.
My guests today were Virgel Hammonds, founding leader of MOXIE Public Schools, and Robert Karl, historian and professor at Minerva University.
We discussed the challenges immigrant and refugee families face in education systems — and how new models like MOXIE are trying to create schools where students feel seen, heard, and supported.
If you’d like to learn more about MOXIE Public Schools or submit an interest form for enrollment, you can find more information through their official channels.
Thank you for listening, and until next time, this is Amjambo Time — where stories, ideas,  and community meet.






]]>3034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-and-the-housing-crisis--70047845In late January, fear moved faster than snowstorms. It crept into apartments, workplaces, and school drop-off lines. Streets emptied, doors stayed closed, and livelihoods went silent. For many immigrant families, the surge in ICE raids didn’t just threaten arrests — it triggered a housing emergency.
To understand the impact, I spoke with Claude Rwaganje, executive director of ProsperityME, a community organization supporting immigrants and refugees across Maine. Rwaganje told us, “People were afraid to go to work, afraid to take their children to school, afraid to go to church or even to the grocery store.”
Even those with legal status — green card holders or asylum seekers — stayed home, unsure who might be next. That meant no income, but rent didn’t wait. One single mother didn’t leave her apartment for a week. Her car was towed, costing five hundred dollars, with no income to cover it.
The ICE surge affected more than families. Immigrants make up much of Maine’s essential workforce — hospital staff, cleaners, drivers, and food service workers. When fear forced them into hiding, hospitals struggled to staff shifts, businesses couldn’t operate, and children missed school.
Rent quickly became the most urgent problem. Families lost income overnight, had no savings, and eviction notices loom after 30 days of unpaid rent. To respond, ProsperityME launched an emergency housing relief fund, providing up to three hundred dollars per household to cover part of rent or prevent immediate crisis.
The fund prioritizes families affected directly by ICE raids, those with reduced wages, and the most vulnerable households. It’s a one-time intervention — not an ongoing subsidy — designed to help families regain stability.
While evictions haven’t peaked yet, the risk is real. ProsperityME works with partners like Project Home, which has raised three hundred thirty thousand dollars for rental relief. But the line between fear and eviction remains thin.
This crisis underscores a vital truth: immigrants are essential to Maine. They’re workers, taxpayers, business owners, and members of our communities — not criminals. When enforcement disrupts their lives, it affects the state’s economy, housing, and social cohesion.
Thank you for listening to this episode of Amjambo Time. Stay informed, stay engaged, and continue supporting our immigrant communities.
Follow us online at www.amjamboafrica.com and on our social media platforms. Share stories from your community by reaching out to us — we want to hear from you.
Until next time, keep listening, keep learning, and keep building stronger communities together. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70047845Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000WMPGWelcome to Amjambo Time. I’m Eloge Willy Kaneza. Today, we’re talking about how recent ICE operations in Maine spread fear through immigrant communities — and how that fear quickly turned into a housing crisis for hundreds of families. In late...In late January, fear moved faster than snowstorms. It crept into apartments, workplaces, and school drop-off lines. Streets emptied, doors stayed closed, and livelihoods went silent. For many immigrant families, the surge in ICE raids didn’t just threaten arrests — it triggered a housing emergency.
To understand the impact, I spoke with Claude Rwaganje, executive director of ProsperityME, a community organization supporting immigrants and refugees across Maine. Rwaganje told us, “People were afraid to go to work, afraid to take their children to school, afraid to go to church or even to the grocery store.”
Even those with legal status — green card holders or asylum seekers — stayed home, unsure who might be next. That meant no income, but rent didn’t wait. One single mother didn’t leave her apartment for a week. Her car was towed, costing five hundred dollars, with no income to cover it.
The ICE surge affected more than families. Immigrants make up much of Maine’s essential workforce — hospital staff, cleaners, drivers, and food service workers. When fear forced them into hiding, hospitals struggled to staff shifts, businesses couldn’t operate, and children missed school.
Rent quickly became the most urgent problem. Families lost income overnight, had no savings, and eviction notices loom after 30 days of unpaid rent. To respond, ProsperityME launched an emergency housing relief fund, providing up to three hundred dollars per household to cover part of rent or prevent immediate crisis.
The fund prioritizes families affected directly by ICE raids, those with reduced wages, and the most vulnerable households. It’s a one-time intervention — not an ongoing subsidy — designed to help families regain stability.
While evictions haven’t peaked yet, the risk is real. ProsperityME works with partners like Project Home, which has raised three hundred thirty thousand dollars for rental relief. But the line between fear and eviction remains thin.
This crisis underscores a vital truth: immigrants are essential to Maine. They’re workers, taxpayers, business owners, and members of our communities — not criminals. When enforcement disrupts their lives, it affects the state’s economy, housing, and social cohesion.
Thank you for listening to this episode of Amjambo Time. Stay informed, stay engaged, and continue supporting our immigrant communities.
Follow us online at www.amjamboafrica.com and on our social media platforms. Share stories from your community by reaching out to us — we want to hear from you.
Until next time, keep listening, keep learning, and keep building stronger communities together. ]]>1846falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maine-faith-leaders-unite--69572419In this episode, we look at a rare and powerful response: faith leaders, immigrant advocates, and civil society groups in Maine coming together across religious and cultural lines to protect vulnerable communities. At the center of this effort is LD 2107, a bill that would create a Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help organizations strengthen their safety without sacrificing their mission.
Through a conversation with Zach Schwartz, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Jewish Community Alliance, we explore rising antisemitism, threats facing African and immigrant communities, and why solidarity — not silence — is essential in moments like this.
This is a story about fear, yes — but also about courage, memory, and unity.
You’re listening to Amjambo Time.
As we close today’s episode, one message stands out clearly: security is not just about locks, cameras, or guards — it is about dignity, belonging, and the right to exist without fear.
From synagogues to mosques, churches to cultural associations, the coalition behind LD 2107 shows what is possible when communities refuse to be divided by hate. Their work reminds us that history — from the Holocaust to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi — teaches a painful but urgent lesson: violence does not begin with weapons, but with words, exclusion, and indifference.
What’s happening in Maine is more than a local legislative effort. It is a model of solidarity in a fractured world — a reminder that when one community is threatened, all are at risk, and when communities stand together, they become stronger.
If you’re in Maine, your voice matters. Engage, testify, and speak out. And wherever you are listening from, remember: protecting vulnerable communities is not optional — it is a shared responsibility.
Thank you for listening to Amjambo Time.
I’m Eloge Willy Kaneza.Until next time — stay informed, stay engaged, and stay human.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69572419Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:30:10 +0000WMPGAcross the United States, and here in Maine, communities that once felt safe are confronting a new climate of fear. Houses of worship, cultural centers, and immigrant organizations are increasingly facing threats driven by hate, misinformation, and...In this episode, we look at a rare and powerful response: faith leaders, immigrant advocates, and civil society groups in Maine coming together across religious and cultural lines to protect vulnerable communities. At the center of this effort is LD 2107, a bill that would create a Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help organizations strengthen their safety without sacrificing their mission.
Through a conversation with Zach Schwartz, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Jewish Community Alliance, we explore rising antisemitism, threats facing African and immigrant communities, and why solidarity — not silence — is essential in moments like this.
This is a story about fear, yes — but also about courage, memory, and unity.
You’re listening to Amjambo Time.
As we close today’s episode, one message stands out clearly: security is not just about locks, cameras, or guards — it is about dignity, belonging, and the right to exist without fear.
From synagogues to mosques, churches to cultural associations, the coalition behind LD 2107 shows what is possible when communities refuse to be divided by hate. Their work reminds us that history — from the Holocaust to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi — teaches a painful but urgent lesson: violence does not begin with weapons, but with words, exclusion, and indifference.
What’s happening in Maine is more than a local legislative effort. It is a model of solidarity in a fractured world — a reminder that when one community is threatened, all are at risk, and when communities stand together, they become stronger.
If you’re in Maine, your voice matters. Engage, testify, and speak out. And wherever you are listening from, remember: protecting vulnerable communities is not optional — it is a shared responsibility.
Thank you for listening to Amjambo Time.
I’m Eloge Willy Kaneza.Until next time — stay informed, stay engaged, and stay human.]]>1936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/farming-new-roots--66794709the podcast where stories from Africa and its diasporas meet memory, resistance, and hope.I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza, journalist with Amjambo Africa.Today’s episode takes us to Portland, Maine, in November 2025, where art became testimony and music carried the weight of exile, survival, and faith.In a powerful reimagining of Handel’s Messiah, refugee artist and poet Nyamuon Nguany Machar, also known as Moon, brought the stage to life with Gospel Messiah—a fusion of gospel, spoken word, theater, and lived refugee experience.This is not just a performance.
It is a story of displacement and belonging.
A story of mothers, fathers, and children forced to carry home on their backs.
A story of joy as resistance.In this episode, we listen to Moon’s voice—calm, fierce, and deeply human—as she explains how art becomes memory, advocacy, and healing.Stay with us.You’ve been listening to Amjambo Time,
a production of Amjambo Africa.Today, we heard how Gospel Messiah transformed a classical Western oratorio into a living archive of refugee experience—where poetry breathes, gospel cries out, and survival becomes sacred.Nyamuon Machar reminds us that refugees are not statistics.
They are storytellers.
They are creators.
They are witnesses of history.As Moon says, “Joy is a form of resistance.”
And sometimes, choosing to survive—to protect one’s peace—is itself an act of courage.If this story moved you, share it.
Talk about it.
Let it travel beyond borders.I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza.
Thank you for listening to Amjambo Time.Until next time—
stay human, stay curious, and stay connected. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66794709Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:30:08 +0000WMPGWelcome to Amjambo Time, the podcast where stories from Africa and its diasporas meet memory, resistance, and hope.I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza, journalist with Amjambo Africa.Today’s episode takes us to Portland, Maine, in November 2025, where art became...the podcast where stories from Africa and its diasporas meet memory, resistance, and hope.I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza, journalist with Amjambo Africa.Today’s episode takes us to Portland, Maine, in November 2025, where art became testimony and music carried the weight of exile, survival, and faith.In a powerful reimagining of Handel’s Messiah, refugee artist and poet Nyamuon Nguany Machar, also known as Moon, brought the stage to life with Gospel Messiah—a fusion of gospel, spoken word, theater, and lived refugee experience.This is not just a performance.
It is a story of displacement and belonging.
A story of mothers, fathers, and children forced to carry home on their backs.
A story of joy as resistance.In this episode, we listen to Moon’s voice—calm, fierce, and deeply human—as she explains how art becomes memory, advocacy, and healing.Stay with us.You’ve been listening to Amjambo Time,
a production of Amjambo Africa.Today, we heard how Gospel Messiah transformed a classical Western oratorio into a living archive of refugee experience—where poetry breathes, gospel cries out, and survival becomes sacred.Nyamuon Machar reminds us that refugees are not statistics.
They are storytellers.
They are creators.
They are witnesses of history.As Moon says, “Joy is a form of resistance.”
And sometimes, choosing to survive—to protect one’s peace—is itself an act of courage.If this story moved you, share it.
Talk about it.
Let it travel beyond borders.I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza.
Thank you for listening to Amjambo Time.Until next time—
stay human, stay curious, and stay connected. ]]>2290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mahoro-peace-association--69017639Before we hear from our guest, Douglas Gasore Kabunda, President of the Mahoro Peace Association, we take you first to Maine and Indiana, where the Banyamulenge community has been rallying to raise the alarm about what they describe as a deadly blockade imposed on their families in Minembwe.
In Portland, Maine, under a biting winter cold, community leader Claude Rwaganje stood before protesters and told them why they had gathered — why parents brought their children, why elders walked slowly with signs in their hands, why they refused to remain silent while loved ones were trapped without food or medicine.
And in Indiana, voices like Laurent Mwungura carried the same message: that what is happening in Minembwe is not a distant conflict but a humanitarian emergency requiring urgent international action — including from lawmakers in Washington.
These demonstrations have become a collective cry for visibility, protection, and justice.
And now, to understand the heart of this crisis — and why the diaspora is calling for U.S. intervention — we turn to someone who has been documenting the situation closely.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69017639Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:30:07 +0000WMPGToday’s episode takes us deep into a crisis unfolding thousands of miles away in the high plateaus of South Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — and into the streets of American cities where a diaspora is mobilizing with urgency. Before we...Before we hear from our guest, Douglas Gasore Kabunda, President of the Mahoro Peace Association, we take you first to Maine and Indiana, where the Banyamulenge community has been rallying to raise the alarm about what they describe as a deadly blockade imposed on their families in Minembwe.
In Portland, Maine, under a biting winter cold, community leader Claude Rwaganje stood before protesters and told them why they had gathered — why parents brought their children, why elders walked slowly with signs in their hands, why they refused to remain silent while loved ones were trapped without food or medicine.
And in Indiana, voices like Laurent Mwungura carried the same message: that what is happening in Minembwe is not a distant conflict but a humanitarian emergency requiring urgent international action — including from lawmakers in Washington.
These demonstrations have become a collective cry for visibility, protection, and justice.
And now, to understand the heart of this crisis — and why the diaspora is calling for U.S. intervention — we turn to someone who has been documenting the situation closely.]]>1990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-detentions--68684330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68684330Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:30:08 +0000WMPG3264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aela-and-the-power-of-immigrant-voices--68093989
AELA is a national organization that connects and supports African-born elected officials serving in the U.S. It helps them share ideas, mentor one another, and build bridges with other communities — from African Americans to Asian, Caribbean, and Latinx leaders.

Through AELA, Pious Ali is showing that immigrant leadership is not just about representation — it’s about participation, collaboration, and transformation.

And that’s our story for today — Pious Ali, AELA, and the growing impact of immigrant leadership in America.

From Portland, Maine, to cities across the country, immigrant leaders are stepping up, mentoring one another, and building bridges across communities — from African and Caribbean to Asian and Latinx populations, and beyond.

At Amjambo Time, we celebrate these voices, their courage, and their contributions to making democracy stronger, more inclusive, and more representative of everyone.

Thank you for tuning in. I’m Eloge Willy Kaneza.
Keep listening, stay connected, and remember: when immigrant communities rise together, they change the world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68093989Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:30:08 +0000WMPGToday, we’re diving into the story of a man whose leadership is helping reshape how immigrants engage in American public life — Pious Ali, and the network he founded called AELA, the African Immigrant Elected Leaders of America. AELA is a national...
AELA is a national organization that connects and supports African-born elected officials serving in the U.S. It helps them share ideas, mentor one another, and build bridges with other communities — from African Americans to Asian, Caribbean, and Latinx leaders.

Through AELA, Pious Ali is showing that immigrant leadership is not just about representation — it’s about participation, collaboration, and transformation.

And that’s our story for today — Pious Ali, AELA, and the growing impact of immigrant leadership in America.

From Portland, Maine, to cities across the country, immigrant leaders are stepping up, mentoring one another, and building bridges across communities — from African and Caribbean to Asian and Latinx populations, and beyond.

At Amjambo Time, we celebrate these voices, their courage, and their contributions to making democracy stronger, more inclusive, and more representative of everyone.

Thank you for tuning in. I’m Eloge Willy Kaneza.
Keep listening, stay connected, and remember: when immigrant communities rise together, they change the world.]]>3173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democracy-needs-us-all-eboo-patel--67827362
In this episode, we take you inside Hannaford Hall in Portland, where Patel challenged the audience to think of democracy not as something fixed or inherited, but as a living, daily practice. He drew on the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s founders, and thinkers like John Stuart Mill and Martin Luther King Jr., reminding us that the health of democracy depends on how we treat one another across lines of faith, race, and identity.

Stay with us as we share Patel’s vision, and what it means for Maine’s growing, diverse communities.

Today we heard Eboo Patel remind us that democracy is not only about elections or institutions—it’s about the everyday choices we make to respect differences, engage in dialogue, and work together for the common good.

In a state like Maine, where new communities continue to enrich our neighborhoods, Patel’s words carry both a challenge and a promise: diversity can be a source of division, or it can be our greatest strength.

Thank you for tuning in. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and join us again for more conversations that matter. And don’t forget to follow Amjambo Africa and Amjambo Time on our social media platforms to stay connected with the stories and voices that shape our community.

Until next time, stay engaged, stay hopeful, and keep building community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67827362Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:30:07 +0000WMPGOn September 3, the University of Southern Maine launched a new initiative called the Forum on American Democracy. The inaugural keynote speaker was Dr. Eboo Patel, interfaith leader, author, and founder of Interfaith America. In this episode, we...
In this episode, we take you inside Hannaford Hall in Portland, where Patel challenged the audience to think of democracy not as something fixed or inherited, but as a living, daily practice. He drew on the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s founders, and thinkers like John Stuart Mill and Martin Luther King Jr., reminding us that the health of democracy depends on how we treat one another across lines of faith, race, and identity.

Stay with us as we share Patel’s vision, and what it means for Maine’s growing, diverse communities.

Today we heard Eboo Patel remind us that democracy is not only about elections or institutions—it’s about the everyday choices we make to respect differences, engage in dialogue, and work together for the common good.

In a state like Maine, where new communities continue to enrich our neighborhoods, Patel’s words carry both a challenge and a promise: diversity can be a source of division, or it can be our greatest strength.

Thank you for tuning in. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and join us again for more conversations that matter. And don’t forget to follow Amjambo Africa and Amjambo Time on our social media platforms to stay connected with the stories and voices that shape our community.

Until next time, stay engaged, stay hopeful, and keep building community.]]>6637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urugamba-rw-umusore-w-umurundi-yirukanywe-agarukanwa-muri-amerika--67650084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67650084Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:30:07 +0000WMPGKaze mu kiganiro "Wiriwe Maine ". Tugaruka kw'ifatwa ry'abantu ( Abimukira) rimaze igihe rivugwa kuva Perezida Donald Trump agarutse ku butegetsi bagirizwa kuba muri Amerika badakwije ivya ngombwa. Muri kino kiganiro tuvuga ku musore w'Umurundi...4787falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-divides-hope-unites--67558800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67558800Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:00:08 +0000WMPGWelcome to Amjambo Time, a show of Amjambo Africa. I’m your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza. Fear divides us. But together, with courage and compassion, we can build a community where everyone belongs.In this episode, we bring you the story of Ifraax...2608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dutiful-to-hooyo-honoring-somali-mothers--67309245Today, we bring you a touching story from Portland, Maine .  The book talks about Dutiful to Hooyo by Dr. Abdullahi M. Ahmed.
In Somali, “Hooyo” means “mother,” and in this moving work, Dr. Ahmed honors the strength, love, and sacrifice of Somali mothers everywhere.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67309245Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:30:07 +0000WMPGHello and welcome to Amajmabo Time, the podcast where we share powerful stories of migration, identity, and resilience. I’m your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza. Today, we bring you a touching story from Portland, Maine .  The book talks about Dutiful to...Today, we bring you a touching story from Portland, Maine .  The book talks about Dutiful to Hooyo by Dr. Abdullahi M. Ahmed.
In Somali, “Hooyo” means “mother,” and in this moving work, Dr. Ahmed honors the strength, love, and sacrifice of Somali mothers everywhere.]]>4768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-rights-are-denied-shout-with-color--67075674
In today’s episode, I’m honored to speak with acclaimed visual artist Daniel Minter. Through sculpture, painting, and community collaboration, his work carries memory, uplifts identity, and resists silence.

As Daniel says, “When your rights are denied, shout with color.” Together, we explore what it means to create in the face of injustice, to remember where we come from, and to imagine a future where everyone belongs. Let’s get started.

That’s all for this episode of Amjambo Time. A huge thank-you to our guest, Daniel Minter, for reminding us that art can be resistance, that memory is power, and that,as he puts it: “even when our words are silenced, there’s still music, there’s still clay, there’s still color.”

Amjambo Time is produced by me, Eloge Willy Kaneza, for Amjambo Africa. We bring you voices from Maine and beyond, stories that connect communities and cross continents.

Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review. Until next time—stay curious, stay connected, and keep listening.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67075674Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:50:23 +0000WMPGWelcome to Amjambo Time, a podcast that brings you stories of resilience, creativity, and connection, from immigrant and refugee communities in Maine, and from voices around the world. I’m your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza. In today’s episode, I’m...
In today’s episode, I’m honored to speak with acclaimed visual artist Daniel Minter. Through sculpture, painting, and community collaboration, his work carries memory, uplifts identity, and resists silence.

As Daniel says, “When your rights are denied, shout with color.” Together, we explore what it means to create in the face of injustice, to remember where we come from, and to imagine a future where everyone belongs. Let’s get started.

That’s all for this episode of Amjambo Time. A huge thank-you to our guest, Daniel Minter, for reminding us that art can be resistance, that memory is power, and that,as he puts it: “even when our words are silenced, there’s still music, there’s still clay, there’s still color.”

Amjambo Time is produced by me, Eloge Willy Kaneza, for Amjambo Africa. We bring you voices from Maine and beyond, stories that connect communities and cross continents.

Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review. Until next time—stay curious, stay connected, and keep listening.]]>2412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-diplomacy-meets-controversy-ramaphosa-trump-and-the-white-genocide-claim--66344402
In this episode of Amjambo Time — Shaping the World’s Voices, host Éloge Willy Kaneza explores the controversial May 21 meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump at the White House. We revisit what was said, what was implied, and why it matters — not just for U.S.-South Africa relations, but for the entire African continent.

Our guest, Dr. Philip Ademola Olayoku, offers expert insight into the strategic stakes, the media spectacle, and the deeper symbolism of this diplomatic encounter — from trade deals and raw materials to propaganda, race politics, and international image-building.

 Don’t miss this essential episode about power, perception, and Africa’s place in a shifting global order.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66344402Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:30:09 +0000WMPGWhat happens when the President of South Africa sits down with the President of the United States — and the conversation turns unexpectedly toward “white genocide,” land reform, and racial history? In this episode of Amjambo Time — Shaping the...
In this episode of Amjambo Time — Shaping the World’s Voices, host Éloge Willy Kaneza explores the controversial May 21 meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump at the White House. We revisit what was said, what was implied, and why it matters — not just for U.S.-South Africa relations, but for the entire African continent.

Our guest, Dr. Philip Ademola Olayoku, offers expert insight into the strategic stakes, the media spectacle, and the deeper symbolism of this diplomatic encounter — from trade deals and raw materials to propaganda, race politics, and international image-building.

 Don’t miss this essential episode about power, perception, and Africa’s place in a shifting global order.
]]>3311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drc-and-rwanda-sign-a-deal-in-washington--66022046The agreement, signed on April 25, is being called a milestone toward reviving the stalled peace process.The declaration calls for respect of sovereignty, ending support for armed groups, and finding real solutions for refugees and displaced .Rwanda says it is currently hosting over 100,000 Congolese refugees.But even as the ink dried, the tone was frosty—no handshake between the ministers. Still, both sides acknowledged the significance of the U.S. role. Rwanda’s Olivier Nduhungirehe credited President Trump with shifting the tone of diplomacy, linking peace efforts to economic partnerships and U.S. investment in the region.The deal even includes plans for regional economic cooperation—focused on mining and infrastructure—with U.S. companies expected to play a major role.







Dr. Oluwole Ojawale, a leading peace and conflict scholar, believes there’s a strong chance this U.S.-brokered dialogue could actually lead to a formal peace agreement. According to him, ‘the possibilities are very high—largely because of the standing of the mediator, who carries significant influence on both parties.’With Washington pushing for a regional reset—and the mineral stakes growing by the day—the world is watching to see whether diplomacy will finally triumph over decades of distrust.








]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66022046Sun, 11 May 2025 17:30:09 +0000WMPGIn a major diplomatic development, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a declaration of principles in Washington—under the watchful eye of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The agreement, signed on April 25, is being called a...The agreement, signed on April 25, is being called a milestone toward reviving the stalled peace process.The declaration calls for respect of sovereignty, ending support for armed groups, and finding real solutions for refugees and displaced .Rwanda says it is currently hosting over 100,000 Congolese refugees.But even as the ink dried, the tone was frosty—no handshake between the ministers. Still, both sides acknowledged the significance of the U.S. role. Rwanda’s Olivier Nduhungirehe credited President Trump with shifting the tone of diplomacy, linking peace efforts to economic partnerships and U.S. investment in the region.The deal even includes plans for regional economic cooperation—focused on mining and infrastructure—with U.S. companies expected to play a major role.







Dr. Oluwole Ojawale, a leading peace and conflict scholar, believes there’s a strong chance this U.S.-brokered dialogue could actually lead to a formal peace agreement. According to him, ‘the possibilities are very high—largely because of the standing of the mediator, who carries significant influence on both parties.’With Washington pushing for a regional reset—and the mineral stakes growing by the day—the world is watching to see whether diplomacy will finally triumph over decades of distrust.








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+0000WMPG1577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-october-30--62560380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62560380Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000WMPG1545falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-october-9--62303930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62303930Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:10:02 +0000WMPG1850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-august-28--61198596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61198596Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:34:09 +0000WMPG1803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-aug-7--60959028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60959028Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:15:54 +0000WMPG1737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-july-31--60899979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60899979Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:17:16 +0000WMPG2591falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attorney-general-exclusive-interview-w-amjambo-africa-june-12--60373327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60373327Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:38:21 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+0000WMPG1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-april-5--53609092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53609092Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:25:50 +0000WMPG1825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-march-22--53609007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53609007Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:17:52 +0000WMPG1800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-march-8--53141561· Mufalo Chitam on Abbott layoffs
· Violet Ikong on Nigeria’s elections]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53141561Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:04 +0000WMPG· Lisa Parisio from ILAP on Biden’s proposed “asylum ban” · Mufalo Chitam on Abbott layoffs · Violet Ikong on Nigeria’s elections· Mufalo Chitam on Abbott layoffs
· Violet Ikong on Nigeria’s elections]]>1819falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambotime-february-22--52816930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52816930Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:02 +0000WMPG1780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-february-8--52694131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52694131Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:26:36 +0000WMPG1792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-january-25--52555335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52555335Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:40:44 +0000WMPG1799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-december-16--52207951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52207951Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00:03 +0000WMPG1528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-december-2--52081798*We will hear from people on the ground in Africa
*M23 spokesperson
*Amjambo's Georges Budagu Makoko
*CocoMaine
*Meet Mardochee Mbongi, the newly elected President of the Congolese community of Maine.
*World Cup in Qatar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52081798Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:00:03 +0000WMPG*Peace Talks in Nairobi *We will hear from people on the ground in Africa *M23 spokesperson *Amjambo's Georges Budagu Makoko *CocoMaine *Meet Mardochee Mbongi, the newly elected President of the Congolese community of Maine. *World Cup in Qatar*We will hear from people on the ground in Africa
*M23 spokesperson
*Amjambo's Georges Budagu Makoko
*CocoMaine
*Meet Mardochee Mbongi, the newly elected President of the Congolese community of Maine.
*World Cup in Qatar]]>1833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-november-11--51878703* looks back at the midterm elections
*A number of BIPOC candidates pulled off victories
*What drove people from communities of color to the polls on Tuesday?
*We'll hear from Deqa Dhalac, Jill Duson, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and voters from a variety of communities.
*And also in this show - People who have fled violence in their home countries can be at risk when returning to visit - reflections and a sobering example
*Don't miss the next episode of Amjambo Time!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51878703Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:25:45 +0000WMPGIn our show this week Amjambo Time host Jean Damascene Hakuzimana * looks back at the midterm elections *A number of BIPOC candidates pulled off victories *What drove people from communities of color to the polls on Tuesday? *We'll hear from Deqa...* looks back at the midterm elections
*A number of BIPOC candidates pulled off victories
*What drove people from communities of color to the polls on Tuesday?
*We'll hear from Deqa Dhalac, Jill Duson, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and voters from a variety of communities.
*And also in this show - People who have fled violence in their home countries can be at risk when returning to visit - reflections and a sobering example
*Don't miss the next episode of Amjambo Time!]]>1547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-october-14--51577202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51577202Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:00:02 +0000WMPG1785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-september-9--51203235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51203235Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:00:02 +0000WMPG1778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-august-12--50899535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50899535Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:00:02 +0000WMPG1689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-july-8--50511910Mufalo Chitam, Belinda Ray, and Mayor Foley share thoughts on the housing crisis in Maine and the plan to build tiny houses for asylum seekers.

Baba Ly discusses how immigrant parents can talk to their kids about racism in Maine.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Oumal Barkad shares her journey to get engineering certification in Maine.

Food can serve as a bridge between immigrants and the host community. Lilian Lema tells us how.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50511910Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:00:02 +0000WMPGOn this month's episode you hear: Mufalo Chitam, Belinda Ray, and Mayor Foley share thoughts on the housing crisis in Maine and the plan to build tiny houses for asylum seekers. Baba Ly discusses how immigrant parents can talk to their kids about...Mufalo Chitam, Belinda Ray, and Mayor Foley share thoughts on the housing crisis in Maine and the plan to build tiny houses for asylum seekers.

Baba Ly discusses how immigrant parents can talk to their kids about racism in Maine.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Oumal Barkad shares her journey to get engineering certification in Maine.

Food can serve as a bridge between immigrants and the host community. Lilian Lema tells us how.]]>1646falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amajambo-time-june-10--50158816
Guests: Betsy Sweet, Safia Khalid , Lisa Parisio of ILAPand Baba Ly]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50158816Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:00:02 +0000WMPGTopics: Election news, Systemic racism, The treatment of refugees Guests: Betsy Sweet, Safia Khalid , Lisa Parisio of ILAPand Baba Ly
Guests: Betsy Sweet, Safia Khalid , Lisa Parisio of ILAPand Baba Ly]]>1836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-may-13--49789079
Gayle Smith of One Campaign urged influential leaders of the African Diaspora in Maine to make their voices heard loudly in Washington. Tune in for an interview with her on this week's show.


Ulya Aligulova shares key takeaways for communities of color from the last legislative session in Maine.

Coco McCracken and Marpheen Chann discuss Asian American Heritage month and "Moonglade," a new Amjambo monthly feature.

The Miss Rwanda contest is rocked by sex scandals, with the organizer and some previously crowned Miss Rwanda contestants behind bars. We bring you updates from this evolving situation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49789079Sat, 14 May 2022 11:00:02 +0000WMPGRenowned Burundi human rights activist Maggie Barankitse was in Maine to speak to the diaspora. She shared her message of civic engagement with Amjambo Time. Gayle Smith of One Campaign urged influential leaders of the African Diaspora in...
Gayle Smith of One Campaign urged influential leaders of the African Diaspora in Maine to make their voices heard loudly in Washington. Tune in for an interview with her on this week's show.


Ulya Aligulova shares key takeaways for communities of color from the last legislative session in Maine.

Coco McCracken and Marpheen Chann discuss Asian American Heritage month and "Moonglade," a new Amjambo monthly feature.

The Miss Rwanda contest is rocked by sex scandals, with the organizer and some previously crowned Miss Rwanda contestants behind bars. We bring you updates from this evolving situation.]]>1816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-april-8--49370229
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and partners are feeding more than 250 immigrants housed in motels in Maine on a daily basis. Many of them do not have access to stoves for cooking. Madeleine Saucier of MIRC talks to us on Amjambo Time.

Rwandans and friends around the world are commemorating the genocide against the Tutsi that took place in Rwanda and killed close to one million people in 1994. The president of the Rwandan community in Maine Appolinaire Munyaneza describes this year's planned event.

And to fulfill our promise from last time -I have Clarisse Karasira on the Show today - a singer from Rwanda with a huge following who is now a Mainer and busy exploring the music scene here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49370229Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:00:03 +0000WMPGAmjambo Africa’s Georges Bugadu talks with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree about the asylum seeking process and the federal rule about waiting for work permits. The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and partners are feeding more than 250...
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and partners are feeding more than 250 immigrants housed in motels in Maine on a daily basis. Many of them do not have access to stoves for cooking. Madeleine Saucier of MIRC talks to us on Amjambo Time.

Rwandans and friends around the world are commemorating the genocide against the Tutsi that took place in Rwanda and killed close to one million people in 1994. The president of the Rwandan community in Maine Appolinaire Munyaneza describes this year's planned event.

And to fulfill our promise from last time -I have Clarisse Karasira on the Show today - a singer from Rwanda with a huge following who is now a Mainer and busy exploring the music scene here.]]>1802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-march-11--49097713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49097713Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:40:17 +0000WMPG1801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-february-11--48695032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48695032Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:15:01 +0000WMPGJoin Amjambo TIme reporter Jean Damascène Hakuzimana for episode two1614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amjambo-time-january-14--48312523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48312523Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:57:47 +0000WMPGOn January 14, Amjambo Africa and University of Southern Maine radio station WMPG launched “Amjambo Time” as part of WMPG’s new Global Mainers initiative. Hosted by radio professional and Amjambo Africa News Editor Jean Damascène Hakuzimana, episodes...1807falsefull