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Jordan: Uranium Anybody?

Amira Al Hussaini — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:51:06 +0000

“I just stumbled upon this on Amazon! Believe it or not, you can actually buy some good old radioactive Uranium Ore from Amazon.com. yes, its true,” writes an excited Bakkooz from Jordan.

Jordan: Ants and Soda

Amira Al Hussaini — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:50:44 +0000

From Jordan, Moey found ants in his soda.

Kenya: Software developers need support from ICT Board?

Ndesanjo Macha — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:07:41 +0000

Al Kags discusses software development in Kenya. He asks,”Do local software developers need support from ICT board?”

Ghana: Oil exploration with a plan

Ndesanjo Macha — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:03:33 +0000

Sokari writes about plans by the government of Ghana to embark on oil exploration arguing that it looks as if they have learned some lessons from Nigerian and Gabon.

Morocco: China in the Olympics

Jillian York — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:18:16 +0000

Innocent Whispers remarks upon China's role in the Olympic Games.

Morocco: Olympic News Flash

Jillian York — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:09:44 +0000

The View From Fez is providing continuous updates on Morocco's Olympic success. The latest news: Bitissam Lakhouad and Siham Hilali have qualified for the first round of the women's 1500m.

Cuba: Corrupt Survival

Janine Mendes-Franco — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:36:52 +0000

“At his young age, he already understands that it doesn’t matter how many times you cross the line of illegality as long as you keep applauding. For him, if they let him continue to line his pockets, socialism could well be eternal”: Yoani Sanchez blogs about corruption and its strong link to survival in Cuba.

Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica: Olympic Inspiration

Janine Mendes-Franco — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:11:00 +0000

The Caribbean Librarian is inspired by the Olympic performances of the Jamaican sprinters: “What have we learnt? When faced with innumerable problems (our economies, lack of infrastructure, lack of resources etc.), we CAN ACHIEVE!!”

Pakistan: Musharraf's complicated legacy

Rezwan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:06:58 +0000

Five Rupees analyzes Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf's complicated legacy and comments “it is crucial that the Pakistani public and media demand from the newly elected civilian leaders the same standard of accountability that they did so vociferously against Musharraf.“

St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Barbados: UWI Sued

Janine Mendes-Franco — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:04:00 +0000

A Rhodes Scholar sues the University of the West Indies for failing to give him first-class honours and Abeni from St. Vincent and the Grenadines says: “I really do not know what to make of this.”

India: All about a block of ice

Rezwan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:01:20 +0000

Indian Muslims Blog provides an insight into the ongoing agitation in Jammu region in India telling that its “all about a block of ice“. The blog also posts some pictures of a protest in Kashmir.

Cuba, U.S.A.: Watching the Games

Janine Mendes-Franco — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:48:19 +0000

“Cuba is a sports-loving country, and interest extends beyond the island’s participation, to that of athletes from other latitudes”: Circles Robinson writes about the experience of watching the Olympics from Havana, adding that “there could be nothing more diametrically opposed than Olympics sports coverage in Cuba and the United States.”

Bahamas, Guyana: Host Nation

Janine Mendes-Franco — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:36:05 +0000

“It’s a very frustrating job, hosting this event…and at the same time dealing with Caribbean governments, all of which appear to operate in a similar inefficient fashion”: Bahamian blogger Nicolette Bethel files a Carifesta update from Georgetown, Guyana.

Africa: Twitter's global failure

Ndesanjo Macha — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:21:39 +0000

White African explains what Twitter's global failure means for Africa. Twitter SMS service is no longer active in Africa.

Uganda: How Internet access fuels development

Ndesanjo Macha — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:10:50 +0000

Siena posts a link to an article she wrote about how the Internet access fuels development in Northern Uganda.