Ylenia Gostoli
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Currently spending my days reading about media and democracy, social movements and globalisation at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. Previous incarnations include teacher, backpacker, marketing exec and a brief stint in financial advertising.
I blog at http://sparementalobjects.wordpress.com/, or you can follow me on Twitter @ghostLi
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23 May 2012
Italy: Army Evicts Art Workers from Occupied Building
The art worker's collective Macao in Milan, Italy were evicted from the second building they occupied in less than a month by army and police. The group aims to free more public space for the arts and highlight their precarious work conditions.
7 February 2012
Italy: More Protests Against Austerity and Information Deficit
The austerity measures being implemented in EU countries are still drawing popular opposition. Especially in a country like Italy, already strained by years of government mismanagement and budget issues -- not to mention a relevant information deficit.
29 December 2011
Togo
Following the murder of two Senegalese men in Florence, Italy, migrant African workers released an open letter on the web [it] to renew their call for dialogue with citizens of Rosarno, where in January 2010 violent riots took place. ‘Those that in the past few days have spread fear when talking about us will be held accountable.’ they write. ‘We’re here to work and contribute to the development of this town and region.’
15 November 2011
Italy: End of the Road for Berlusconi
Amidst scandals and controversies, the Italian Prime Minister resigned on Saturday, after losing his parliamentary majority during a crucial budget vote. As the technocrat Mario Monti is appointed as head of the new government, many Italians celebrate (on the streets and online) this historic event.
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==> As Africans we need to let go of our victimhood, inferiority complex & acceptance...