Global Voices Online

Kizzie of the blog I have no tribe, I'm Sudanese writes about what she calls the “Arabic linguistic colonization of Sudan”, a country where 142 other languages are spoken.

Recent Links also in Sub-Saharan Africa

Malawian President wants more power!: “Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika, whose party enjoys a parliamentray majority, is seeking to beef up his powers before he exits the political stage in 2014.”

Sokari writes about Pambazuka News special Women’s issues focusing on the last 15 years since Beijing Platform for Action and the future for women’s rights on the continent.

Marshal discusses Sex Workers Bill in Malawi: “Recent media reports pointing that the government intends to come up with a Sex Worker’s Bill with an aim of protecting sex workers in the country, shocked quite a few of us.”