Stories about Swahili from October, 2008
Tanzania: When Eid ul-Fitr came with tears
What do Tanzania Swahili bloggers think about the tragedy that hit Tanzania recently? 20 people died in a stampede while celebrating Eid El Fitr at a special disco for young people in Tabora, central Tanzania. Approximately 400 young people aged between 7 - 18, twice the recommended number for the hall, gathered for the celebrations.
Russia: “Alice in Wonderland” in Swahili
LJ user tapirr (RUS) compares illustrations in the original Alice in Wonderland to those in a Swahili-language edition.