Stories from 9 March 2006
Nigeria: 3rd term for the president
Oluniyi David Ajao comments on the possibility of Nigeria's Obasanjo running for a third term which would require a change to the constitution. He asks: “What precident are we laying down for the next generation? What if Nigeria later has a tyrant for head of state who decides to usurp...
Somalia: Waris Dirie – IWD
Girl in the Meadow celebrates IWD by honouring Waris Dirie, a Somali model who campaigns against FGM.
Sudan: education for girls & women
Sudan Watch reports on an Irish aid NGO that is providing schools for girls and adult education for women in rural Sudan. She also points to a message on IWD from the Physicians for Human Rights on Darfur.
Eritrea: Diplomatic games with Italy
Ethiopia Watch reports on an Eritrean diplomat expelled from Italy in retaliation for an Italian expelled from Asmara. The Eritrean government says the man was expelled for breaking the law.
Zimbabwe: Arms cache found
The Bearded Man reports of a man arrested in Zimbabwe with a large cache of arms. He comments on the Government spin on the case which he feels is too much and unnecessary He also provides links to related stories.
Africa: Stats on Niger & Burkina Faso
Adventures of a Retired Armchair Traveller points to an article in the IPS. One cites some interesting statistics from Burkina Faso and Niger. She also points to a piece in the Washtington Times “Ethiopia's Trail of Tears”
Kenya: Standard raid on video
The Video Journalist blog is a video streaming blog by Dutch reporter working in Kenya. His last two posts are on the Standard raid and he has some video streams of the printing press and an interview.
Kenya: Standard raid
Jewels in the Jungle provides an update to the Kenya Standard raid with links to various media reports.
India: No women please
India: No women please
India: Carnival of Feminists
India: Carnival of Feminists
Sri Lanka: Post-tsunami
Sri Lanka: Post-tsunami
Nepal: Responsible Journalism
Nepal: Responsible Journalism
Pakistan: Celebrating Women's Day
Pakistan: Celebrating Women's Day
¡Feliz Día de la Mujer!
You certainly don't need to speak Spanish to feel the raised hairs on your neck as you watch this moving video, edited by Argentine blogger Malearg, which recounts the progress and achievements made by women across the globe. Erwin of The Latin Americanist points out that this year has brought...