TAHA JOURNAL

Columnwriters

A group of writers and thinkers whose work enriches the intellectual and cultural life of the complex.

01
Siddig Nasr Aru Saad

Dalqo, Our Beautiful Homeland — I

An opening reflection on Dalqo Al-Mahas, its people, memory, and place in Nubia.

02
Siddig Nasr Aru Saad

Dalqo, Our Beautiful Homeland — II

A reflection on the name Dolligo and the cultural memory of Dalqo Al-Mahas.

03
Siddig Nasr Aru Saad

Dalqo, Our Beautiful Homeland — III

Notes on Dolligo, Dalqo’s landmark embassy project, and its place in Nubia.

04
Siddig Nasr Aru Saad

Dalqo, Our Beautiful Homeland — IV

A continuation of the Dalqo Al-Mahas series, with testimony linked to Mohamed Wardi.

05
Ali Jaafar Nasr

The Waterwheel — I

An introduction to the saqiya: its mechanism, story, engineering, and remarkable labour.

06
Ali Jaafar Nasr

The Waterwheel — II

A reflection on the distinctive inheritance and culture of Nubian history.

07
Ali Jaafar Nasr

The Waterwheel — III

A continuation on Nubian heritage and the engineering of the traditional waterwheel.

08
Ramzi Abdelaziz Al-Masry

Gold: Sudan’s Curse

A reflection that opens with a tactical image from the traditional game of damma.

09
Ramzi Abdelaziz Al-Masry

Hamdok, Jibril, and Jadeen: Show Your Cards

An opening observation on the long history of gold in Sudan.

10
Anwar Mohamedain

My Journey to the End of the World — Chapter Three, I

A journey from Seattle to Khartoum and onward to the homeland.

11
Anwar Mohamedain

My Journey to the End of the World — Chapter Three, II

A departure through Frankfurt, shaped by family, neighbourhood, and return.

12
Anwar Mohamedain

My Journey to the End of the World — Chapter Three, III

Months in Khartoum before the continuing journey home.

13
Anwar Mohamedain

My Journey to the End of the World — Chapter Three, IV

Days in the homeland, following a journey from Khartoum.

14
Anwar Mohamedain

My Journey to the End of the World — Chapter Three, V

A final note on longing for home and the enduring ties of its people.

15
Professor Ali Othman Mohamed

Professor Ali Othman Mohamed

A biographical profile of Professor Ali Othman Mohamed Saleh.