Stories from 13 December 2007
China: Please, Give Me a Job
Although there are almost half a year before graduation, the seniors in the universities of China have already thrown themselves into the cutthroat job-hunting war. Those ready-to-be graduates are busy running about the various job fairs, which can often attract tens of thousands of senior students flocking to seek their ideal work.
Senegal: Web 2.0 for West African Journalists
A web 2.0 workshop for West African journalists organised by Panos Institute West Africa (PIWA) is taking place in Senegal: “Through PIWA “Uses and Policies of Digital Technology” Programme (ICT Programme), this workshop aims at: – promoting uses of blogs and new ICT tools (Web 2.0) by medias for improved...
Paraguay: No Expectations
Muna's Blog provides a list of things that complete the sentence, “Paraguay is…” and “there are 2 kind of people: the ones that love Paraguay, the ones that hate it…but there is a third category: the ones with no expectations.”
Angola: Worried about children welfare?
Orlando Castro [pt] casts doubt on the Angolan government discourse about its engagement in the protection and promotion of children welfare. The assurance that this was in the national political agenda was given by the Minister Joao Baptista Kussumua, at the UN headquarters, New York. “You only need to look...
Chile: BiblioRedes, From Visviri to Puerto Williams
BiblioRedes is a program from the government of Chile, which provides free computer and internet access to 387 public libraries across the country. This access especially allows Chileans in underrepresented areas to learn how to use the computer and the internet. One feature of this training is the ability to create their own website. The most interesting of this content can be found on the project's blog Contenidos Locales (Local Content).
Madagascar: Wearing the “lamba”
Ruth writes about a traditional dress, the lamba, in Madagascar: “Traditional dress in Northern Madagascar involves wearing the ‘lamba’. The word lamba simply means cloth or clothing but usually refers to the two matching pieces of fabric that women wear – one around the waist or chest and one around...
Hong Kong: Universal Suffrage Not Later Than 2017
Although a majority of public opinion supports universal suffrage of the SAR Chief Executive (CE) in 2012, the SAR government still insists on a “Not Later Than 2017” position in a recent consultation report (announced in Dec 12) on political reform. The present CE, Donald Tsang, claimed that he would...
Africa: Competition for radio broadcasters
Afromusing writes about a scriptwriting competition for radio broadcasters in Sub-saharan Africa organised by the Developing Countries Farm Radio Network (DCFRN) and the Technical Centre for Agriculture: “If you know people in Radio, this would be an opportunity to pass along to them.”
Kenya: The Online Leadership Test
True Kenyan posts an online leadership test for Kenyan voters: “If you are a registered voter and you are preparing to vote in The 2007 General Elections in Kenya. Take a few moments to conduct a LEADERSHIP TEST for the main contenders.”
Philippines: Jeepney Drivers Launch Strike
Jeepney drivers in many parts of the Philippines did not ply their routes today to protest oil price increases which they branded as “unwarranted”, “unchecked” and “oppressive”. A Jeepney in Manila (from Wikipedia) The jeepney drivers group PISTON declared the strike a success, with the government saying it did not...
Japan: Alpha Blogger Awards 2007
Three years after its establishment in 2004, organizers of the Alpha Blogger Awards, established to showcase influential bloggers in the Japanese blogosphere, have changed their approach. In contrast to previous years, the group of nominees in the 2007 awards were largely unknown even to the presenters themselves. Include in this post is a summary of the event and an interview with one of the winners.
South Africa: Will Jacob Zuma win?
FM@Polokwane is a blog about the ANC's National Conference in Polokwane: “Will Jacob Zuma and his allies have a winner-takes-all approach to the election of the all-powerful ANC national executive committee at this month’s national conference?”
Tanzania: Visiting Zanzibar
Ore writes about her visit to Zanzibar: “There's so much to share that I don't know where to start from. I also don't have the time to do it, especially since I am blogging from a cyber cafe located in the post office. Internet access here is cheaper than Lagos...
Israel: Rockets Hit Sderot, Flame the Israeli Blogosphere
The tiny Israeli town of Sderot, minutes away from Gaza, was just hit by 20 Qassam rockets. It's mayor also resigned and bloggers are fuming. Maya Norton brings us the latest reactions from the English speaking Israeli blogs.
Mexico: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12 marks the feast day of the Virgen of Guadalupe in Mexico. Daniel Hernandez of Intersections provides a first-hand view of the crowd with pictures.
Armenia: Media Protest
The Armenian Observer posts details of a protest demonstration staged in support of a regional TV station in Armenia's second largest city of Gyumri. The TV station is currently facing pressure from the authorities in the run up to the 2008 presidential election.
Armenia: Newspaper Office Bombed
The Armenian Observer posts details and a YouTube video of the offices of a minor opposition newspaper supportive of former president, Levon Ter Petrosian, which had its door blown off by an explosion in the early hours of the morning.
Cape Verde: Enough of mugging – II
Updating us on the problem of muggings in Cape Verde, Pedrabika [pt] compiles a list of blogs that have been discussing the issue and invites readers to tell their stories on the comments section: “Let's get all testimonies together and compose a big letter to be delivered to the authorities...
Bahrain: Country on Holiday
Bahraini blogger Mahmood Al Yousif announced that the country officially on holiday for 10 days – to mark National Day and Eid al Adha.
Bahrain: Travelling Alone
Bahrain-based blogger Umm Naief describes her feelings as she prepares to travel alone with her infant.
NATO's Secret Armies
Idelber [pt] reviews a book by historian Daniele Ganser, ‘NATO's Secret Armies: Operation Gladio and Terrorism in Western Europe’ and wonders: “Among countless books reviews from conservative Americans Think Tanks, has someone seen a single reference to this work in our press?”. The blog also recommends this interview with Daniele...