Theodora Rowlands
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I reside in Toronto. I am originally from Montreal and my background is Greek. I was a surveillance officer at a brokerage firm and later worked for the same company as a freelance translator, mostly translating complaints. I have a certificate in translations from the University of Toronto and I welcome the opportunity to participate in Global Voices.
Latest posts by Theodora Rowlands
22 February 2012
Sahel: Islamic Fundamentalist Organisations Tighten Their Grip
For a few months now, two religious Islamic fundamentalist organisations, Boko Haram and AQIM (Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb), have intensified their war against the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the surrounding nations. The regional blogosphere has quickly reacted, showing concern and providing thorough analyses.
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14 November 2011
Cameroon
Eugene C. Shema reports on his conversation with Dr. Fassa Daniel Tolno regarding the connections between the population and development in Cameroon. On Africavox.com, he writes [fr] : “When the investments, the level of urbanization and the efforts on agriculture, human resources and industrialization do not keep up with the [increasing] size of the population, it goes without saying that the outcomes will be negative”.
8 November 2011
Equatorial Guinea: Teodoro Obiang Nguema and Son Face French Justice System
The French justice system has dismissed a complaint by the Equatorial Guinean president against a report accusing him of having stolen from his people. Abdoulaye Bah investigates.
2 November 2011
Cote d'Ivoire
Kanigui writes [fr] in his blog Actu et Opinion: “Living in certain districts of Abidjan means accepting that there will be no running water from time to time. The inhabitants of Koumassi Remblais, Cocody Angré, or even Yopougon Ananeraie go frequently through the agony of reduced water pressure or outright shortages .”
==> As Africans we need to let go of our victimhood, inferiority complex & acceptance...