Global Voices · Citizen media stories from May 2010

May, 2010

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Stories from May, 2010

7 May 2010

South Africa: It’s Time to Diski

Written by Prisha Bhoola · Sub-Saharan Africa

There are many official tags, tokens and logos that define sporting events around the globe. This year’s 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is no different. We have the official FIFA logo, the official FIFA mascot, the official FIFA trademarks and now – the official dance!

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China: School killings and social pathology

Written by Oiwan Lam · East Asia

Within 5 weeks, there were 5 school killings in China. All the victims are innocent primary and kindergarten school kids, while all the murderers are also victims of social injustice....

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Nepal: Maoist Lead Strike Paralyzes The Country

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

Starting from the 1st of May, the Maoists in Nepal launched a nation wide indefinite protest demanding the current government be dissolved and the process of formulating the constitution to be re-launched in the earnest. The protest has been largely peaceful so far but this has paralyzed the country. Nepali bloggers analyze the situation.

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Global Voices Partners with “Echo Moskvy”

Written by Vadim Isakov · Eastern & Central Europe

We are pleased to announce our partnership with “Echo Moskvy,” the most prominent and respected radio station in Russia with hundreds of thousands of listeners from all over the globe. This radio station is rightfully considered the most influential radio in Russia.

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6 May 2010

Nigeria: Bloggers mourn death of president Yar'Adua

Written by Ndesanjo Macha · Sub-Saharan Africa

"The unfortunate passing of President Yar'Adua will reduce any lingering questions over who controls the country,” writes Nigerian blogger Solomon Sydelle.The Nigerian president died May 5, 2010 at age 58 after a long illness.

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Global Voices Summit Begins Soon!

Written by David Sasaki · Announcements

After a few months of planning and one very disruptive earthquake, we're now less than 10 hours from starting this year's Global Voices Citizen Media Summit 2010.

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Updates from May, 2010

21 May 2010

India

“The entire north east is in the grip of an unprecedented wave of Christianization with the help of foreign money,” comments Tarun Vijay, while discussing the problems in the Indian state of Manipur.

• Rezwan

India

Amit Sodha at The Power Of Choice lists 17 things that should be part of the education system, but are not.

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Pakistan

“It is unfortunate that the government is taking staunch steps in banning social media websites across Pakistan in response to a campaign,” comments Sana Saleem Malik at Mystified justice.

• Rezwan

Ghana

Kajsa writes about a new book by a Ghanaian blogger: “Well, maybe it is a stretch to say that Circles by Boakyewaa Glover (click to go to her blog) is a blog book, it is maybe rather a book by a blogger.”

• Ndesanjo Macha

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Inclusive Government Watch from Sokwanene: “The results – from the month of April 2010 – are staggering. Twenty-two articles (27.8% of the total) detailed cases of violence, intimidation, hate speech and abductions, of which Zanu-PF were accountable for 90.9%.”

• Ndesanjo Macha

Arts & Culture

Istoria Timor Short Story Competition in Tetum language is running until the end of June. The concept notes from the previous edition offer an overview to literacy and language in East Timor and can be found in this post.

• Sara Moreira