By Michelle Mssika, Braeburn International School, Arusha, Tanzania. In the middle of Arusha, a town which is also a portal to the country’s natural beauty and global relations, a subtler transformation is underway. The youths, especially the women, are speaking out about issues of inequality between the genders as
By: Sarah Hirji, IST, Tanzania. It has been a long and stressful day, and you are on your way back from school when something catches your eye on the back of a Daladala (public bus in Tanzania) or a Bajaji (tuk-tuk). Usually, it’s a quote, joke, prayer, or a
By: Francine Kamutenga, IST, Tanzania. As a girl, I've been surrounded by multiple stereotypes. The most common one is ‘why don’t you dress girly’ and such. I brushed it off when I first got those comments, but after growing up and constantly hearing it around me, simply
By: Dayyanah-Fatima Khimji, IST, Tanzania. Millions of years ago, long before humans roamed the earth, the oceans were home to predators so massive and powerful that it still amazes scientists today. One of these creatures is known as the Otodus Megalodon, better known as the Megalodon shark. Considered the largest
By: Nicole Negudu “That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”. Neil Armstrong’s words have influenced millions to kindle an interest in space. However, humanity has been reaching for the stars for over thirty thousand years. It is an inborn desire to explore
By: Sarah Hirji, IST, Tanzania. George Orwell famously wrote, “Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past,” emphasizing the relationship between power and history (Orwell, 1949, p.34). From the 15th century onwards, colonialism has shaped the Global South; its legacy extends beyond material
Sofia Ghilardi Rosiles Braeburn Arusha International School Arusha, Tanzania Social media is everywhere, it has become an essential part of modern life. Most people have heard of it, and many use it daily without fully understanding its origins or its potential consequences. Although these platforms are, in fact, tools for
THE DARK TALE OF ANNE BONNY By: Serafina Jaffer, IST, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In Ireland, a beautiful baby girl was born in 1689 to William Cormac and Mary Brennan, his servant. This did not please William’s wife, who left him. To avoid scandal, William dressed Anne as a
By: Anne Sigrid Frisk IST, Tanzania. On the 19-20 of February this year, a historic event will happen in New Delhi, India. The India-AI Impact Summit. Every time a new summit is held, an overall theme is chosen. This year's theme is ‘Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya’ or welfare
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By: Neo Mosimane-Sala IST, Tanzania. After its ten year run, the Emmy award-winning Netflix original series “Stranger Things” has come to an end. The series directed by The Duffer Brothers became an emotional sensation shortly after its release in 2016. The show follows 4 boys in Hawkins, Indiana, a fictional
By: Anne Sigrid Frisk, IST, Tanzania 2025 was a whirlwind of events, everything from new presidents, wildfires, a new pope, and war around the world. Although much of the news online was sad and, honestly, sometimes a bit depressing, many positive things occurred in 2025. So, if you may have
By: Michelle Mssika, Braeburn International School Arusha, Tanzania Gender inequality remains one of the most pressing challenges in East Africa. Despite progress in education, health, and legal reforms, women and girls continue to face discrimination in schools, workplaces, and communities. From early marriage and limited access to education to gender-based
By: Snighda Kranti, IST, Tanzania Many people love reading. Whenever we read, it feels like we are in some whole other world built out of fantasy. You feel attached to the characters as if you are in that place, in that time, experiencing that thing. You feel the pain, the
By: Sarah Hirji, IST Tanzania Increased Farmer Murders and Afrikaner Fear On the 3rd of October 2020, two men were arrested in Fateng Tse Ntho, Paul Roux, South Africa. They were charged with the murder of the 21-year-old farmer Brendin Horner. Allegedly, these two suspects carried the bloodied clothes and
By: Francine Kamutenga, IST Tanzania. ITZY is a well-known and famous girl group in the K-pop community, supported by their fanbase, MIDZYs. ITZY made their official debut with the single album IT’z Different, with Dalla Dalla going viral on February 12, 2019, earning them Rookie of the Year awards.
By: Arnav Jasoria, IST Tanzania What is cancer? In 2022, nearly 9 million people died from cancer globally, but what is cancer? ("Global Cancer"). Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control ("Overview of Cancer"). These abnormal cells are called mutations. These abnormal
By: Jaya Gupta IST - Tanzania COP30 is the 30th annual UN climate meeting. COP stands for Conference of the Parties, referring to the nearly 200 countries that signed the UN climate agreement in 1992. This year, it took place in Belem, Brazil, starting on the 10th of November and
By: Khushee Somaiya IST — Tanzania Around the world, the age at which citizens are allowed to vote varies, and this difference raises the question: Does the voting age actually matter? Most countries set the voting age at 18, recognizing it as the age people legally become adults. For example, Tanzania,
Nicole Negedu IST - Tanzania What are you celebrating this December? Christmas — December 25 Known as the most popular holiday in the world, Christmas is an event celebrated with family, Christmas trees and warm holiday traditions. Christmas originated from the christian bible, which talks about the birth of Jesus Christ,
By: Zoya-Fatimah Dewji, IST - Tanzania My dad has always pushed me to stick to a sleep routine, but I never understood why until now. As we grow, sleep is not just about resting and waking up refreshed; it contributes significantly to our overall well-being. Many important processes depend on
By: Anne Sigrid Frisk IST- Tanzania Antarctica is a massive continent that is covered by an ice sheet, which contains 60% of the Earth's fresh water, making it one of the most critical factors in determining the future of rising sea levels. Ice loss in the Antarctic has
