Between Mobutu and Mandela
Ghanaians have lots to celebrate. The football team defeated Brazil in a dramatic final of the under-20 World Cup, that featured a 0-0 tie through… Read More »Between Mobutu and Mandela
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Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
Babtounes, “democrazy” and the Tunisian elections
I’m reading Paul Collier’s controversial new “Wars, Guns and Votes” (NYTimes review), where the brilliant development economist addresses the uncomfortable question, “What if democracy doesn’t… Read More »Babtounes, “democrazy” and the Tunisian elections
Protesters killed by coup government in Guinea
Not many Afrophiles shed tears when Lansana Conté, Guinea-Conakry’s long-time strongman, died. But the military coup that followed his demise promised to pile more hardship… Read More »Protesters killed by coup government in Guinea
Wanted: legitimation
So, you’re the leader of a UN member nation. You’re invited to the UN general assembly in New York. And that can be fun –… Read More »Wanted: legitimation
Harvard Forum – what do we need to know?
Canada’s International Development Research Center and Harvard’s Berkman Center are convening a conversation today and tomorrow at Harvard on the future of information and communication… Read More »Harvard Forum – what do we need to know?
Harvard Forum: Mobiles, Markets and making culture
Canada’s International Development Research Center and Harvard’s Berkman Center are convening a conversation today and tomorrow at Harvard on the future of information and communication… Read More »Harvard Forum: Mobiles, Markets and making culture