Egbal Sirelkhatim Ali Karamallah

Egbal KaramAllah is a Master of Arts student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Afro-Arab Relations, from Sudan. Her research focuses on the historical and political dimensions of Afro-Arab interactions, examined through an interdisciplinary lens. Drawing on her academic background in political science and African and Sudanese languages and linguistics, Egbal aims to contribute to knowledge production in Afro-Arab relations and to train future scholars through teaching and research.

Academic Background

• M.A., African & Sudanese Languages and Linguistics, Institute of African & Asian Studies, University of Khartoum (coursework completed, capstone project pending)
• Diploma, Sudanese and African Languages and Linguistics, University of Khartoum
• B.Sc., Political Science, University of Khartoum

Professional Experience

• Freelancer Translator, 1992–Present
• Manager, Badia Center for Women Development – Uganda Office, 2024–2025
• English Language Teacher, British Educational Institutes and Schools, Sudan, 1999–2023 (various roles)
• English Language Teacher, The National University, Sudan, 2016–2018
• English Language Teacher, Alrazi University, Sudan, 2015–2016
• English Language Teacher, Sudan National Centre for Languages, 2014–2015
• English Language Teacher, Libya, 1994–1996
• Research Assistant, University of Khartoum, 1989

In Their Own Words

“My experience with the faculty has been unique and inspiring. At first, I felt uncertain because I was the oldest student, lacked IT skills, and was a single mother of three boys living across four countries due to the war in my homeland. I feared I might not integrate into the community. The support of my professors and peers made a great difference. The courses were rich, the community cooperative, and the student academic and accommodation team was always responsive and supportive.”