About this site
The Last Word is an independent online newspaper dedicated to truth, memory, and human dignity.
It was created to provide a space where voices that have long been ignored, distorted, or excluded from the public record can finally be heard with seriousness and respect. Too often, entire communities appear in history only through the words of others. The Last Word exists to correct that imbalance.
Rooted in the lived realities of the Afar people, this publication documents stories from the ground — from everyday life to moments of crisis, from memory to the present. Our reporting combines journalism, testimony, and historical reflection, with the understanding that what is not recorded can be denied, erased, or rewritten.
This site is not driven by speed, trends, or outrage. It prioritizes depth over noise, context over spectacle, and responsibility over convenience. We believe journalism is not only about informing the present, but about safeguarding the future by preserving an honest record of the past.
The Last Word is independent of political parties, state institutions, and commercial interests. Its only commitment is to truth, fairness, and the dignity of those whose stories are told here.
This is where silence ends — and the record begins.
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