Ahmed Al-Malik Libros

In January 2017, President Trump signed an executive order banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries – Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen – from entering the United States, effectively slamming the door on refugees seeking safety and tearing families apart. Mass protests followed, and although the order has since been blocked, amended and challenged by judges, it still stands as one of the most discriminatory laws to be passed in the US in modern times. Banthology brings together specially commissioned stories from the original seven ‘banned nations’. Covering a range of approaches – from satire, to allegory, to literary realism – it explores the emotional and personal impact of all restrictions on movement, and offers a platform to voices the White House would rather remained silent. Part of our 'Banned Nations Showcase'.

A collection of stories by the author, journalist, and activist, Rania Mamoun.

The Second Gulf War significantly altered Western-Arab relations, particularly following the invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent deployment of Western troops in Saudi Arabia. This presence sparked diverse reactions among Arabs, influencing their perspectives on the West and shaping literary representations of the "Other." The book examines how these encounters are portrayed in six fictional works from both Anglo-American and Arab literature between 1991 and 2001, analyzing the lasting impact of the war on cultural narratives and imagery.

This is a unique anthology of ten contemporary stories set in Khartoum, set against the backdrop of one of the Africa's most vibrant quickly evolving cities. It taps into current global media interest in Sudanese politics