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500 Words Magazine is an independent online magazine on life in the Sudans. Contributors are free to write about anything related to the two Sudans.

It is an amalgamation of various thoughts and opinions on Sudanese society, culture and life. An online magazine where Sudanese and non-Sudanese can share their stories about life in the Sudans. It should be abundantly clear by now that articles can be no less than 500 words long. We want to reiterate the we welcome opinion-based articles as well as news, or journalistic articles. If you observe s

omething in Sudan that you like, or don’t like, write about it and send it to us. Also, be sure to send your name, occupation and other relevant information. And if you know of anyone who would like to get involved, please tell them to contact us in the form of a written article :)

Looking forward to your 500 words or more! Send all articles to [email protected]

03/11/2024

Ya 'jino mino', what are you up to now?

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

31/10/2024

British Museum Tour Explores Ancient Sudan http://500wordsmag.com/sudan-news/british-museum-tour-explores-ancient-sudan/

29/10/2024

This month, columnist Butros Nicola addresses the impact of climate change in South Sudan on the country's society and culture.

The displacement of human populations takes place as a result of many factors. Although war and conflict are currently the main factor for forced displacement, natural causes and weather-related ...

27/10/2024

'Gartae/gartee' that drink as fast as you can!

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

24/10/2024

SAMA Advocating for Learning in the Midst of Conflict | By Omer Abdalla

Since war began in Sudan on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) has been in the...

22/10/2024

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14/10/2024

What are you up to? Nothing! 'Fayga wa rayga'.

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

12/10/2024

Screenshot Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) were nominated by Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize their critical role in providing lifesaving aid amidst on...

10/10/2024

What do Sudanese people mean when they refer to a Sudanese man as 'ab jega'?

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

07/10/2024

Where are you going? Sagat lagat!

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM 🔗 http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

01/10/2024

Fleeing the war in was "mawt ahmar".

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM 🔗 http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

29/09/2024

Today marks a year since the untimely passing of Dr Isam Osman. Writer Dr Mohamed Ahmed reflects on the legacy Dr Isam left behind.

A Surgeon’s Legacy: Remembering Dr Isam Osman | By Dr Mohamed Ahmed

Dr Isam Osman, who led the Vascular and Endovascular Department at King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, KSA, passed away suddenly on 29 September 2023 at the age of 59, leaving behind a remarkable l...

28/09/2024

This month, columnist Butros Nicola addresses the impact of urbanisation on South Sudan's cultural identity http://500wordsmag.com/culture-and-religion/jubas-urban-transformation-balancing-progress-with-cultural-identity/

27/09/2024

Nima Elbagir's “Going Home: The War in Sudan” received the Outstanding Investigative News Coverage: Long Form in the 45th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Award competition.

“Going Home: The War in Sudan” with Sudanese journalist Nima Elbagir from The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper received the Outstanding Investigative News Coverage: Long Form in the 45th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Award competition, which took place on 25 September 2024 in New York Cit...

26/09/2024

The war in Sudan has created one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises and the largest displacement crisis in the world. The World Food Programme (WFP) has a declared a hunger emergency after famine was declared in North Darfur and is threatened in 14 other areas.

To help stop famine in Sudan, donate to the organisation of your choice. Here are local and international organisations that are providing food to those in need in Sudan:

On 15 April 2024, a war broke out in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has forced millions of people to flee their homes, and cr...

25/09/2024

What do you stand for? Your country? In the Sudanese dialect, we say 'al gomah lik ya watan'.

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM 🔗 http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

15/09/2024

Today is Mawlid Al Nabi where Muslims around the world commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

It falls on 12 Rabi’ Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar.

Learn more about how Al Mawlid is celebrated in Sudan on 500WM https://500wordsmag.com/social/al-mawlid-and-the-dancing-dervishes-of-sudan/

12/09/2024

Listen, just let it go! In the Sudanese dialect, we say 'arkhi al hanak'!

Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on 500WM 🔗 http://500wordsmag.com/suda-lists/the-ultimate-guide-sudanese-colloquial-arabic-slang-vocabulary/

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An online magazine where Sudanese and non-Sudanese shed light on life in Sudan. It consists of articles that will educate individuals about all things Sudan, bringing opinions and facts together to give you the most informative guide to life in Sudan.

500 Words Magazine was originally founded on 1 June 2012 by Moez Ali and Mohamed Mahmoud. The non-profit, independent, online magazine was born out of the simple idea that young Sudanese should be able to have a platform to share their opinions on the Sudans’ – both North and South – whether they grew up here or are part of our vast diaspora.

The magazine relaunched on 1 October 2018 — a soft launch — under new founder, Ola Diab. 500 Words Magazine remains a non-profit, independent, online magazine but with a new mission, sharing stories highlighting the diversity of life in the Sudans with the aim of delivering informative articles and listings, covering everything from culture and tradition, society, education, healthcare, technology, the environment, business and entrepreneurship, art, food, fashion, beauty and more.

Contributors are free to write about anything related to the two Sudans. There will be a section for columnists, where the writer would have more freedom to express themselves. Columnists will be selected based on quality of content and consistency of article submission. All submitted articles, from all contributors, will be published. If you or anyone you know would like to get involved, please contact us at [email protected].