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Amjambo Time - Tune in to hear news for the diverse immigrant community in Maine, hosted by Eloge Willy Kaneza.

  1. Sep 1

    Gatumba Massacre: Remembering the 166 Lives Lost

    Today, we remember the Gatumba massacre, where 166 people, most of them Congolese Banyamulenge refugees, were killed. More than 20 years later, we hear from David Mukwiye, who was only five years old when the attack happened.

    Gatumba Massacre: Remembering the 166 Lives Lost

  2. Aug 17

    White Men for Racial Justice: Building a More Equitable Community

    Welcome to Amjambo Time, a podcast from Amjambo Africa where we bring you stories, voices, and conversations from Maine’s diverse communities. Today, we’re joined by Chris Lyon and Ben Conniff of White Men for Racial Justice to talk about their work, racial justice, and the importance of engaging white men in the fight for a more equitable community.

    White Men for Racial Justice: Building a More Equitable Community

  3. Jul 12

    All Immigrants Are Welcome Here

    Hello, and welcome to Amjambo Time, the podcast from Amjambo Africa, prepared and presented by Eloge Willy Kaneza. I'm your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza.Today, we bring you a special conversation with Martha Stein, who is retiring after eight years of leading one of Maine's most important organizations serving asylum seekers and immigrants. As Hope Acts prepares to celebrate its annual "Celebrating Home" event and welcome new Executive Director Madeleine Saucier, Martha Stein reflects on a remarkable journey of service, compassion, and community. In this exclusive interview, she shares the story of Hope Acts' growth from a housing initiative into an organization that now supports thousands of immigrants every year. She speaks candidly about the challenges asylum seekers face today—from housing insecurity and immigration delays to the fear created by changing immigration policies. But this conversation is also about hope. Martha explains why she believes immigrants are essential to Maine's future, why welcoming newcomers strengthens communities, and why simple acts of kindness can transform lives. As she prepares to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership, Martha leaves us with a powerful reminder that everyone deserves a place to call home—and that building welcoming communities is a responsibility we all share. Stay with us for this inspiring conversation with Martha Stein, only on Amjambo Time.

    All Immigrants Are Welcome Here

  4. Jun 14

    WE WANTED MORE THAN SURVIVAL

    Today, we are joined by Muhidin Libah, Executive Director and co-founder of the Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine. Born in Somalia and raised in refugee camps in Kenya before resettling in the United States, Libah has dedicated his life to helping Somali Bantu families rebuild and thrive in Maine. The Somali Bantu community traces its roots to farming villages in southern Somalia. After years of conflict, displacement, and life in refugee camps, many families found a new home in Maine, where they have worked to preserve their culture, strengthen their communities, and reconnect with their agricultural heritage. One of the most visible examples of that effort is Liberation Farms, a 103-acre community farm in Wales, Maine, where hundreds of Somali Bantu families grow food, share knowledge, and pass their traditions on to the next generation. In this conversation, Muhidin Libah reflects on the Somali Bantu journey from displacement to belonging, the role of farming in restoring identity and dignity, and his vision for the future of his community. This is Amjambo Time, a production of Amjambo Africa, prepared and hosted by Eloge Willy Kaneza.

  5. May 31

    BOOKS CAN BECOME A SANCTUARY

    Today, we bring you a story about books — but also about belonging, memory, and what it means to feel seen. Across the United States, as immigration continues to shape political debate and family life, children’s books are becoming something more than stories on a shelf. For many immigrant and refugee children, they are becoming places of recognition, healing, and even refuge. In Portland, Maine, one organization has made that mission its work: I’m Your Neighbor Books, founded by children’s literacy advocate Kirsten Cappy. In an interview with Amjambo Africa, Cappy shares how stories can help children navigate fear, separation, identity, and hope — while also inviting communities across America to rethink what it means to welcome newcomers.

  6. May 10

    The Son of the Congo Story

    Welcome to Amjambo Time, the podcast that brings you stories of resilience, identity, leadership and the African experience across the world. I am your host, Eloge Willy Kaneza. Today, we travel through the extraordinary life journey of Athanase Kadita Tshibaka — from a childhood marked by poverty and uncertainty in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an international career in global banking shaped by faith, perseverance and purpose. In his memoir, Son of the Congo, Tshibaka reflects on survival, education, imprisonment, ethical leadership and the responsibility of Africans in the diaspora to remain connected to their roots. Stay with us as we explore a story guided, as he says, “by God’s grace.” You’ve been listening to Amjambo Time with Eloge Willy Kaneza.Today’s episode featured the inspiring journey of Athanase Kadita Tshibaka, author of Son of the Congo — a story of hardship transformed into hope, and of success grounded in faith and service to others. As Tshibaka reminds us, life is not meant to be lived for ourselves alone, but in a way that uplifts others and honors where we come from. Thank you for listening. Please share this episode with your family, friends and communities, and continue following Amjambo Africa for more voices and stories from Africa and its diaspora.

    The Son of the Congo Story

  7. Apr 19

    From Memory to Meaning- KWIBUKA 32

    Hello and welcome to Amjambo Time, I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza.Today, we take you to Bates College, where memory, healing, and intergenerational dialogue came together during the commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In this episode, we bring you voices from across generations—students, scholars, and survivors—each reflecting on what it means to remember, and why that responsibility continues today.Alexandre E. Dauge-Roth, a leading scholar of the genocide, reflects on memory, silence, and the responsibility of education. Benjamin Ndamukunda shares how commemoration shapes his generation’s understanding of identity and resilience. Solomon Kayobotsi offers a powerful reflection on memory as a reclaiming of truth. James L. Reese speaks about the role of universities in fostering dialogue, justice, and responsibility. And Landry Kwizera reminds us that behind the numbers are real lives, memories, and a responsibility to never forget.You’ve been listening to Amjambo Africa. From Bates College, the message is clear: memory is not only about the past—it is a responsibility for the future. I’m Éloge Willy Kaneza. Thank you for listening.

    From Memory to Meaning- KWIBUKA 32

  8. Mar 29

    Turning stories into safe harbors for young

    Today, we’re talking about the power of storytelling — and how books can build bridges, strengthen identity, and create a sense of belonging, especially for immigrant families. My guest today is Kirsten Cappy, Executive Director and co-founder of I’m Your Neighbor Books, a Maine-based nonprofit working across the United States to foster inclusive classrooms and communities through children’s literature.In this episode, you’ll hear how stories can become spaces of connection, tools for learning, and even safe havens for children and families navigating new cultures and new lives. Thank you for listening to Amjambo Time, a podcast produced by Amjambo Africa. Today’s conversation with Kirsten Cappy reminds us that stories are more than words on a page — they are bridges between people, cultures, and generations. Stories bring us together, help us understand one another, and remind us of our shared humanity. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, subscribe, and continue supporting independent journalism that reflects and uplifts our communities.

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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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