Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from April, 2009
Zimbabwe: Deputy Prime Minister Speaks the Truth
Eusebia discusses the recent speech by Zimbabwes Deputy Prime Minister, “The speech was so full of truth that it made me realise that at least we have one man in the coalition government who has the intelligence to objectively evaluate perfomance of the coalition government and point out exactly were...
DRC: Unpaid Soldiers Pillage Civilian Homes
Last week, Radio Okapi reported that members of the FARDC, the Democratic Republic of Congo's military, pillaged several homes in Kirumba, 200 kilometers north of Goma. The soldiers, who have not been paid in three months, stole cash, telephones, and electronics.
Zimbabwe: Hunting elephants in the national parks
A report has just been released by the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force about hunting being carried out in Zimbabwe’s National Parks by an American company called ‘Cape To Cairo Safari’.
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai's Rhetoric
Is the unity government in Zimbabwe a success?, “Some media reports state that the unity government has been successful so far. Morgan Tsvangirai thinks so too.”
Rwanda: Life after genocide
katch up discusses economic and socio-political situation in Rwanda after genocide: “Polically Kigali is stable. The leadership of President Kagame has managed to stay focused on its vision of uniting the people inspite of their long history of intentionaly fueled ethnic hatred.”
Ghana: Ghana from various angles
“Ghana from various angles” is a photo-essay by Peacenik Hurler, a volunteer working and blogging from Ghana.
Ethiopia: Book prompts campus protest
“Hundreds of Addis Ababa University’s Oromo students protested against the sale of a book which they said was a “distorted” history of the Oromos at the book fair being held at Sidist Kilo campus,” writes Ethiopia blogger, Arefe.
South Africa: The Best Green Blog is…
Urban Sprout! The recently concluded SA Blog Awards featured a category for Best Green Blog, which Urbansprout clinched this year. The blog celebrates the news and gives kudos to another longtime Green Blogger – Rory Williams of Carbon Smart. Rory Celebrates 5 years of writing about various energy and environmental...
Liberia: Corruption leads to cabinet changes
Nathaniel blogs about corruption in Liberia, “With mounting pressures from various quarters of the Liberian civil society to have some public officials of the Liberian government sacked due to corruptions and coupled with complete frustrations and disappointments from the Liberian leader, the government has effected some major changes in its...
Zimbabwe: The truth from the Deputy Prime Minister
Eusebia discusses the recent speech by the Zimbabwe's Deputy Prime Minister, “The speech was so full of truth that it made me realise that at least we have one man in the coalition government who has the intelligence to objectively evaluate perfomance of the coalition government and point out exactly...
Bangladesh: Feat Of A Photoblogger
Bangladeshi Photoblogger Shabhanaz Rashid Diya is delighted to inform that one of her photos has been shortlisted in the Sony Cannes World Photography Awards 2009 Contest and will be on display at the winner’s exhibition in Cannes.
Liberia: Photos of the day
Scarlett Lion posts photos of the day from Liberia.
Liberia: New Liberian Movie: Guided Destiny
Liberian blogger Nat writes about a new Liberian film, Guided Destiny (the “Godfather” of Liberian movies).
Africa: Bob Geldof and two African bloggers
Two African bloggers, Sokari Ekine and Daudi Were, were interviewed together with Bob Geldoft on the under representation of Africa at the G20 summit.
Nigeria: On rebranding Nigeria
Chxta discusses the idea of rebranding Nigeria, “Even those who want to rebuild Nigeria need to learn the most basic of lessons, punctuality.”
Africa: Africa's relevance on the global scene
Daudi Were blogs from the G20 Summit discussing Africa's relevance on the global scene: “On the global scene African countries have very little influence, even less power and no force at all (except against other African countries).”
Africa: On the nakedness of Africans
“On the nakedness of Africans” is a piece written by Zunguzungu, “If clothing is an index of “culture,” then it is clear that African culture sucks. But even authentic nakedness, as it happens, has political consequences that don’t work out well for the Africans.”
D.R of Congo: The Kinshasa Symphonic Orchestra
David Sasaki writes a post about the Kinshasa Symphonic Orchestra saying, “This is exactly what I mean when I talk about art for the sake of art.”
Lion Poisoning causes FMC to Withdraw Furadan from Kenya Market
The American chemical manufacturer, FMC, has withdrawn the pesticide, Furadan, from the Kenyan market after CBS News aired a documentary on '60 Minutes’. The documentary depicts how Furadan has become the preferred product for herders who poison lions suspected of killing livestock in and around the Masai Mara National Reserve....
Sudan: Surviving without the help of NGOs
On March 4th, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan. In retaliation, 13 NGO’s were banished from the country the day after, a number that rose to 16 within the week. As a result, a handful of projects have halted operations: those offering drinkable water supply, food distribution, health care and teaching systems among others.
Madagascar: Security forces harass bloggers and twitterers
Bloggers and twitterers continue to tell the world about the political crisis which has gripped Madagascar since January, but face increasing harassment from security forces.
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