Stories from 21 January 2008
Morocco: Rise of Football Hooliganism
Abdelilah Boukili (Regular Comments on The BBC's Have Your Say) comments upon teenage crime (or the relative lack thereof) and the rise of football hooliganism in Morocco.
Morocco: House Collapse
The View From Fez reports on the dangers of house reconstruction in Morocco, and mourns the recent deaths from a house collapse. The collapse on Wednesday killed eighteen people and...
Philippines: Early campaigning for 2010 polls
Philippine political parties and politicians are already preparing for the 2010 presidential elections. Filipino bloggers react to the early campaigning of politicians.
Barbados: Time for change?
The 15 January general election in Barbados, which brought a new government to power, triggered a flood of commentary and analysis from the country's politically active bloggers.
Mexico: Drug-Related Violence in Tijuana
Violence between Mexican authorities and members of powerful drug cartels has been erupting all across the country leaving scores dead and a society that often feels helpless. The Mexican government has attempted to curb this escalation in violence by dispatching federal police and soldiers to the areas most affected. Some Mexican bloggers are saddened by this brutal violence, and are often left wondering how to deal with its effects.
South Africa: Cape Town food blog
Andrew invites readers to his Cape Town food blog: “As a child sitting at my mother's feet as she baked pies for the tuisbedryfe of the Peninsula (the first word...
Ghana: Ghana 2008 Live Online
Nigerian Football Fans blog has information about live coverage of African Cup of Nations Online: “If you are always online and still want to watch the game, i have just...
Ghana: Blogging the African Cup of Nations
A blog focusing on the African Cup of Nations 2008: “I welcome you all to Ghana 2008 – the 26th African cup of Nations. Today, 20th of January, 2008(today) the...
Botswana: Making movies in Botswana
Mma Ramotswa post a news article about making movies and documentaries in Botswana: “Over the past 10 or 20 years, digital cameras and computer editing have dramatically opened up filmmaking...
Sierra Leone: Six months in Sierra Leone
A Sierra Leonean blogger writes about her experience after moving back to Sierra Leone from USA: “I’ve been in Sierra Leone for 6 months now and I must say…its been...
Zambia: Mwanawasa – King or President?
This roundup of Zambian blogosphere begins with a post by a Zambian blogger who wants to know if the current Zambian President, Levy Mwanawasa, is a a King or a President.
Trinidad & Tobago: ‘Mas in April?
“They should save their symposium-organising money and use it for something else, because the idea is just plain absurd”: Caribbean Free Radio responds to news that a group of “Carnival...
Puerto Rico: Banking on Talent
Gil the Jenius is all for creating a National Talent Bank.
Guyana: Hearing Guyana Cry
Signifyin’ Guyana posts a poem by Guyanese poet Balwant Bhagwandin in honour of Martin Luther King Day.
Cuba: Elections & Ethanol
Child of the Revolution is monitoring the Cuban parliamentary elections, while The Cuban Triangle reports on “the economic collaboration between Cuba and Venezuela that resulted in an agreement yesterday for...
Belize: Palacio Passes On
Belizean and The CAC Review acknowledge the passing of iconic musician Andy Palacio, who died of stroke-related complications at the age of 47.
Barbados: Cabinet Named
As Barbados’ new Prime Minister names his Cabinet, Living in Barbados has some questions.
Bahamas: Serving Justice
An episode of Law and Order causes Nicolette Bethel to reflect on justice in the Bahamas, particularly in the recent case of the Sea Hauler tragedy.
Iran:Ashura in Tehran
Tadaneh has published several photos of Ashura ceremony,one of the holiest days in Shia religious calendar, in Tehran.
Turkey: Crocodile Tears?
Erkan's Field Diary posts an account of attending Saturday's memorial to slain Turkish-Armenian newspaper editor Hrant Dink in Istanbul on the first anniversary of his murder by an ultra-nationalist youth....
Egypt: Secrets on Video
From Egypt, videos which expose secrets and ugly truths. One of them, Hideous, attempts to shock the rich into action by contrasting their carefree lives with the poverty on the streets. Also, To H.E Mrs Suzanne Mubarak, a song and video respectfully dedicated to Egypt´s First Lady, reporting about a story of child abuse, police brutality and misery.
