Stories from 7 July 2007
Morocco: Summer Heat and the Heat of Debates
This week in the Anglophone Moroccan blogosphere, the heat is on as the temperatures rise and bloggers debate about the place of Moroccan Arabic.
Palestine: Palestinians Celebrate Alan Johnston's Release
From the sad news of a death of a 31-year-old mother waiting to cross into Palestine from the Rafah Crossing to celebrations over the release of kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston, Palestinian blogs this week are abuzz with activity. Ayesha Saldanha reports how one Canadian-Palestinian blogger is ashamed to be an Arab and how another expresses her disbelief at how veiled women are being discriminated against in Jordan.
Kuwait: Summer Is Officially Here
Summer has officially started in Kuwait and bloggers are debating where the best places to escape the summer heat are. Is it better to find a safe haven to cool down at home or travel abroad and risk rain and gloom? Read Abdullatif Al Omar's round up of Kuwaiti blogs to find out.
El Salvador: Videos of Recent Protests
Tim's El Salvador Blog links to YouTube videos of recent protests and police actions.
Tanzania: Tanzania blogger sells photo from his blog
A Tanzanian blogger, Sankofa, has sold a photo he posted on his blog from TEDGlobal 2007.
Tanzania: the implications of sending refugees home
The Head Heeb looks at the social and economic implications of Tanzania's decision to expell refugees: “It's hard not to sympathize with Tanzania, which has done far more than its...
Cameroon: the rise of Cameroonian film industry
In an African Minute introduces his readers to the film industry in Cameroon: “The most ambitious project Zigoto has undertaken is to create a Cameroonian film industry out of thin...
Angola: introduction to Angolan music
Szavanna interviews Angolan blogger, Koluki, about Angolan music: “I am having fun with these interviews – it’s actually amazing how many exceptional people are out there blogging – Koluki is...
Peru: National Team Survives and Moves on to Quarterfinals
After a great start to the Copa America football tournament, the Peruvian National Team barely squeaked by after tying neighboring Bolivia. As a result, many Peruvian bloggers took the National Team coach to task by criticizing his tactics and choice of line-up. Next up is regional power and tournament favorite, Argentina. Some are hopeful, but many are just thankful that Peru was able to move on to the quarterfinals.
Iran:A worker activist in danger
According[Fa] to Karrgar blog, Mahmoud Salehi, a leading worker activist has been in jail since April and his life is in danger.Iranian authorities do not send him to hospital.
South Africa: center to study China/Africa relationship
Jen Brea has just learnt about the Center for Chinese Studies in South Africa: “I've just learned about the Centre for Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa which...
Blogging for social change: Interview with Jeff Msangi
Jeff Msangi is a columnist for a Tanzanian daily,Tanzania Daima. He has been a blogger since 2005. He blogs in Swahili at Harakati and in English at Proud African. His Swahili blog is mainly about development, politics and social activism. Jeff, a pragmatic optimist, strongly believes that blogging and other Internet tools can influence social change in the developing world. Jeff was interviewed recently by J. Nambiza Tungaraza.
Iran:Cyclists for peace
Thanks to Homeyra,we learn that 14 Iranian cyclists traveled city by city across Italy,Germany,France,Uk and USA to communicate the pacifist message of Iranian people to other nations around the world.You...
Jordan: Summer Activities
Lina Ejeilat from Jordan gives us a break down of summer activities in her country here.
Kuwait: The Closet Dilemma
Shopaholic Q8eya from Kuwait explains to us the closet dilemma here.
Iraq: Passing Exams
Aunt Najma from Mosul, Iraq, has passed her exams with flying colours!
Tunisia: Arab Youth Bloggers Network
Amin from Tunisia announces the launch of the Arab Youth Blogger portal here.
Bahrain: DJ Tiesto's Performance Fiasco
Abadi from Bahrain gives us his take on why DJ Tiesto did not perform in the country.
Algeria: Why Terrorism?
“What drives upstanding young Muslim professionals to the point of terrorism?” asks Algerian blogger Nouri.
Oman Community Blog
Omani bloggers united in launching a new community blog.
Bahrain: Wearing Hijab Part-Time
There is one subject that unites everyone living in Bahrain: traffic congestion. In the last few years, the roads on the island have become clogged by the weight of traffic, and roadbuilding to relieve that congestion in the long term is making it far worse in the short term. Every single person has a story of frustration to tell, writes Ayesha Saldanha. Wearing a part-time Hijab, professionals ending up in the wrong jobs and the perks people get in summer are other topics discussed.
