Sarine Arslanian
Contributor
About 800 years ago, the Digo people were pushed out of Somalia and Northern Kenya following ethnic tensions. They migrated to the South Coast of Kenya to establish themselves deep within the forest. There, they built Kayas, meaning ‘home’ or ‘village’ in the local dialect. In every Kaya, you could find huts, graveyards, and a
The rare Angolan black and white colobus monkey lives high in the trees and hardly ever comes down to the ground. It is a leaf eater and the forest is essential to its survival. On the southern coast of Kenya, where the coral rag forests which are extremely rich in biodiversity have slowly been disappearing in favour of
Filmed over two years in Al-Midan, West Aleppo’s predominantly Syrian Armenian neighbourhood, Avo Kaprealian’s documentary, House Without Doors remains open for interpretation but also offers a strong social message. It shows how people live during wartime in an area neglected by mainstream media. Intentionally using semi-professional cameras and mobile phones to capture the confusing aesthetics
The first lions were finally born in Akagera National Park after close to two decades. African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board were pleased to confirm the news on the 12th of May. The park now counts ten lions, including the three cubs that were spotted one day earlier next to their mother, Shema. The
Repair Cafés, located all over Belgium, have a simple motto: repairing together. People gather from all corners of the country with their broken objects and a big smile in this free-for all, welcoming and convivial environment. Volunteer handymen are there to help, and there is always time for a good cup of tea or coffee.
Located in the South-Caucasus, the mountainous republic of Nagorno Karabakh is a presidential democracy inhabited by ethnic Armenians. In 1923, Stalin handed the territory over to Azerbaijan following a divide and rule policy put into place to weaken the national aspirations of minority groups. After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a war broke
In this new era for Iran where sanctions have been lifted, opportunities are plenty. In light of this new reality, Armenia and Iran are joining forces to explore innovative ways in which they could do business together and grow. Iran: why invest in Armenia? In these last couple of years, Armenia has worked hard in
Hundreds of Gafatar members were evicted from West Kalimantan, the Indonesian territory they had settled in to achieve economic independence and food security, in January. A local mob in the area burnt their homes down, forcing the group to abandon their properties and agricultural lands. Eviction has led to the repatriation of around 1,600 of
Chris Hirwa is an Afro-poppin’ specialist, in other words he brings an Afro touch to the popping dance, a street dance based on fast muscle contractions that cause jerks called pops in the body. He isn’t only an incredible dancer, he is one who fighs for a cause. Using the power of hip hop to
Angel Mutoni has been addicted to music since childhood. So much so that she decided to turn her passion into a career in 2011, mixing a variety of genres such as soul, RnB and hip hop. Once a shy little girl, Angel grew up to be a talented and passionate artist with a confidence that
