Amjambo Africa

06/10/2026

Français| De nombreux immigrants aux États-Unis hésitent encore à appeler le 911 en cas d’urgence en raison des barrières linguistiques, de la peur des forces de l’ordre, de traumatismes vécus dans leur pays d’origine et d’une méconnaissance du système d’urgence américain.

Des témoignages recueillis par Amjambo Africa montrent que plusieurs personnes préfèrent contacter un proche avant les secours, même lorsque chaque minute compte.

Les membres de la communauté appellent à davantage de campagnes d’information multilingues pour expliquer que le 911 est accessible à tous, quel que soit le statut migratoire, et que des services d’interprétation sont disponibles pour aider les personnes qui ne parlent pas anglais.

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Par Rachel Ndjondjo Pour de nombreux immigrants installés aux États-Unis, composer le 911 en cas d’urgence n’est pas un réflexe naturel. Entre la peur de la police, les barrières linguistiques, les traumatismes hérités des pays d’origine et une méconnaissance du système américain, bea...

06/10/2026

Amjambo Africa was proudly represented at the concert held at Thompson’s Point in Portland on June 9, 2026 where music lovers from all walks of life gathered for one of the summer’s most anticipated events. Eloge W***y Kaneza, Rachel Ndjondjo and Hawo Mohamed participated in the event representing our team.

The gathering offered a valuable opportunity to connect with community members from diverse backgrounds, celebrate culture, and strengthen relationships within Maine’s vibrant and growing multicultural community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made a donation or subscribed to our newsletter for the first time during the event. Your support helps us continue delivering impactful stories and serving our communities.

06/10/2026

Maine's Democratic voters overwhelmingly backed Graham Platner in the 2026 U.S. Senate primary, giving the military veteran 72.6% of the vote and securing his party’s nomination, according to Associated Press election results on the evening of June 9, 2026.

Former Maine Governor Janet Mills, whose name remained on the ballot despite suspending her campaign earlier this year, finished second with 19.3% of the vote. David Costello received 7.8%. The Associated Press called the race for Platner as vote counting continued across the state.

Platner’s decisive lead enabled him to secure the Democratic nomination without the need for additional rounds of counting. He will advance to the November general election, where Democrats hope to unseat incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins.

Source: Associated Press (AP)

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

Swahili | Makamu wa Rais JD Vance alidai kuwa Maine ina kiwango kikubwa cha udanganyifu katika programu ya Medicaid (MaineCare) na akawalaumu wahamiaji wa Kisomali.

Hata hivyo, ukaguzi wa ukweli unaonyesha kuwa kiwango cha malipo yasiyo sahihi katika MaineCare ni cha chini kuliko wastani wa kitaifa, na hakuna ushahidi unaothibitisha madai kwamba wahamiaji ndio chanzo kikuu cha udanganyifu huo.

Maafisa wa Maine na wachunguzi wa ukweli wanasema visa vya udanganyifu vinaendelea kuchunguzwa k**a ilivyokuwa kabla ya utawala wa Trump.

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Na Andy O’Brien Makamu wa Rais JD Vance alitembelea Maine mnamo Mei 14 ili kuangazia jitihada za utawala wa Trump kufichua madai ya udanganyifu katika MaineCare, programu ya Medicaid ya jimbo hilo. Akizungumza katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Bangor, Vance alimuhoji Gavana Janet Mills na Wak...

06/09/2026

More than 700 people gathered in Westbrook’s Riverbank Park for the 2026 Southeast Asian Heritage Festival (SEAFest), celebrating the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Southeast Asian communities in Maine.

Organizers and participants highlighted the event as a powerful display of pride, inclusion, and unity, bringing together Mainers of all backgrounds.

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By Raymond P. Diamond May 2 marked 2026’s annual SEAFest (Southeast Asian Heritage Festival), held at Westbrook’s Riverbank Park. Despite a rainy, downcast day, over 700 people, representing the state’s wide diversity, attended over the course of the seven-hour event. The event featured a seri...

06/08/2026

Portland-area residents Jane Ceraso and Steve Lowe recently returned from a two-week volunteer trip to Tanzania, where they taught classes and worked alongside local communities in the Iringa District.

During a community presentation yesterday June 7, 2026, they shared stories and photographs from their experience, highlighting the impact of community-led development and the meaningful connections they formed with schoolchildren and families.

Their message was simple: service abroad can be a life-changing experience for both volunteers and the communities they support, and they hope their journey inspires others to explore opportunities to make a difference around the world.

06/08/2026

As a long-time Maine lawyer, resident, and Board Member and Officer of the Ladder to the Moon Network, I urge readers who are eligible to register to vote in Maine to do so now if you have not already.

We have important primary elections on June 9 all across Maine, and the general elections on November 3. As explained by the State, you may register and vote if you are a U.S. citizen; are at least 18 years of age to vote, except that in primary elections you may vote if you are 17 but will be 18 by the general election); and have established and maintain a voting residence in the municipality (i.e. city, town, plantation or unorganized township) where you seek to register.” Students can vote as well if they meet the citizenship, age and resident rules.

Many people choose not to vote; that is unfortunate in our democracy, and I hope those who care will properly register to vote and then do so, either by absentee ballot or in person on election day. This is not a Republican vs Democrat issue; past U.S. Presidents regardless of party have emphasized the importance of this constitutional right.

First from Democratic President Lyndon Johnson: “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by human beings for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison people because they are different from others.” Likewise from Republican President Ronald Reagan: “The right to vote is the crown jewel of American liberties, and we will not see its luster diminished.”

The right to vote is powerful; use that right well, and in every election that comes around.

Jeff Thaler, Portland, Maine

06/08/2026

When Lika Kakunze arrived in the United States in 2017, she had never heard of autism. Today, the mother of autistic twins has become a passionate advocate, helping break the silence and stigma that many immigrant families face around autism.

In this powerful story, Kakunze shares her journey from confusion and grief to acceptance and activism, while experts discuss the cultural misconceptions, challenges, and growing need for awareness, inclusion, and support in immigrant communities.

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By Eloge W***y Kaneza When Lika Kakunze, a 40-year-old mother of autistic twins, first arrived in the United States in 2017, autism was not part of her vocabulary. Like many immigrant parents navigating a new country, she was focused on survival, stability, and building a future for her family. But....

06/05/2026

Maine Office of Community Affairs has informed Amjambo Africa today that registration is now open for the 2026 Maine Coastal Cleanup, a volunteer-driven effort that brings communities together to remove litter and debris from beaches, waterfronts, and waterways across the state.

The cleanup will take place from September 5–19, and organizers are currently seeking site coordinators and volunteers.

Interested volunteers can sign up through this website: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/programs/maine-coastal-program/marine-debris-maine-coastweek