Press Release

From: Mira Yardemian

Public Relations Director

Haigazian University

Beirut – Lebanon

Email: Mira@haigazian.edu.lb

Haigazian University Hosts the Creator of the Sudanahye Website, Vahe Boghosian

The Armenian Diaspora Research Center at Haigazian University hosted on November 4, 2026, Vahe Boghosian for a public lecture exploring the history of the Armenian community in Sudan and the creation of his original research website,
Sudanahye (

Boghosian holds a BA in History from University College London and an MSc in Security Studies.

Accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation featuring historical photographs and documents related to Armenians in Sudan, Boghosian discussed the modern history of Sudan and traced the presence and development of its Armenian community. He also shared the story
behind Sudanahye, explaining the circumstances and motivations that inspired him to launch the website, the process of its development, the sources and historical materials he uncovered, and the
community of researchers and interested individuals that has gradually gathered around this initiative.

The evening concluded with an engaging Q & A session, during which Boghosian encouraged participants to pursue similar initiatives, emphasizing the importance of documenting, preserving, and making accessible the histories and experiences of Armenian communities
across the world.