Global Voices Online

Tackling terrorism by building schools. Yebo Gogo reports that the US has built “more than 30 schools, 25 clinics and bridges in Djibouti.

Recent Links also in Sub-Saharan Africa

Gay Ugandan discusses Uganda's anti-gay bill: “So, if I get this terrible bill and present it to Rick Warren, and he then goes ahead to wash his hands of the bills author without any other action, I am disappointed. Of course, my disappointment is kind of a compliment. I realise that I do not have any ability to stop this bill. And I realise that Mr. Warren does.”

25% of people participating in TED Fellowship Program represent the African continent, writes Erik.

Rebekah discusses anti-gay bill in Uganda: “I’ve been keeping shamefully silent on Ugandan MP David Bahati’s proposed anti-homosexuality bill, which would not only provide harsher penalties for gay and lesbian sex but would also criminalize blogging about homosexuality…”