Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
We Remember and Salute Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai’s compelling life story is inextricably linked with the social and political changes that so much of Africa has been through since the idea of throwing off European colonialism began to gain traction shortly after World War II. Her unique insight was [Read More]
Somali Pirates Go High Tech | Fast Company
“Somali pirates aren’t content just floating around in their fishing boats, looking for victims. These days, pirates off the Horn of Africa are turning to a sophisticated mix of weaponry, jerry-rigged GPS devices, and ingenious hacks of shipping-industry [Read More]
Singer Miriam Makeba profiled in documentary “Mama Africa”
BERLIN (Hollywood Reporter) – Director Mika Kaurismaki stitches together archive footage and fresh interviews to pay overdue cinematic homage to legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba in the documentary “Mama Africa” via Reuters [Read More]
Mubarak Steps Down!
6:09pm: No point any of our presenters trying to speak over the roar of Egyptians celebrating. 6:04pm: Jubilation breaks out across Egypt. Flags waving. Joyous scenes in Tahrir Square, Alexandria, Suez. 6:03pm: He’s gone. He’s resigned. 30 years of Mubarak rule [Read More]
Egypt: And ya don’t stop!
Egypt’s Youth Will Not Be Silenced By Amy Goodman, Demcracy Now Egypt’s burgeoning youth population is driving the revolution. The April 6 Youth Movement was formed last year to support textile strikers in the Egyptian city of Mahalla. One of the founders of the [Read More]
Patrice Lumumba: 50 Years Later
Patrice Lumumba: 50 Years Later, Remembering the U.S.-Backed Assassination of Congo’s First Democratically Elected Leader. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically elected leader of what is now known as the [Read More]
