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Zimbabwe And Rahma’s Story
Zimbabwe Air Tanzania is very good at reminding me of their flight delays, so good, they send me several emails…
The Evil Within US
The Evil Within US I have finally submitted the manuscript of my latest novel – Two Blue Gold And Diamond…
The Haunting Eyes Of Abandonment
I have recently returned from a heart-searing trip through Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh to meet with the abandoned and forgotten…
Planes, Automobiles, And Schools
Planes, Automobiles, And Schools Our trip to inaugurate the CAI-sponsored Al – Mustafa School in remote Parachinar almost does not…
A Sullying Burp
Dar es Salaam – Dubai – Dhaka – Cox’s Bazar – CAI’s Rohingya day school (by car 5 hours roundtrip)…
A Journey To Rohingya Orphans In Cox’s Bazar
I’m heading to meet the 120 Rohingya (from Burma) orphaned children in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. CAI donors pay for their…
A Journey For Iftaar With The Orphans Of Syria
I’m heading to Syria once more. My recent visit to aid the victims of the earthquake in February 2023 exposed…
Ramadhan In Sanford / New Novel – Excerpts
Ramadhan In Sanford The holy month starts while I am in Sanford, which has balmy spring weather. As usual, Allah…
Air Travels / New Novel – Excerpts
Air Travels I’m traveling from New York to Minneapolis on a raw day. While it is 45°F in New York,…
Manakara / A Cyclone Chase / Nepal / Syria
Manakara We have a grand opening of Al Mahdi School in Manakara, Madagascar on Valentine’s day, a proud BCT /…
Mullah Mjanja / A New Novel
Mullah Mjanja I had known Mjanja (an alias, naturally) almost fifty years ago, from my time growing up in Tanga…
Haazar. Chashm. Agreed.
The blessed month of Rajab is here. There is a deluge of Facebook posts, WhatsApp forwards, and emails extolling me…
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CAI Newsletter | Feb 2026 | A February 5, 2026
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CAI Newsletter | Jan 2026 | B January 23, 2026
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CAI Newsletter | Jan 2026 | A January 9, 2026
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My Three Days In Nigeria January 1, 2026
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CAI Newsletter | Dec 2025 | B December 26, 2025