Somalia: Possibly more complex than Nigeria
Several friends sent me links to this video yesterday. More than one referred to it as “the best thing on the Internet,” and I can’t… Read More »Somalia: Possibly more complex than Nigeria
...My heart's In Accra
Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
Using mobiles to fight pharma fakes
You’re the mother of a small child in rural Ghana. Your child has malaria – she’s sweating with fever, then shaking with chills. You send… Read More »Using mobiles to fight pharma fakes
Windmills, ethanol, tortillas, Malthus and sinking nations. Oh, and online gambling, too.
I was talking with my father-in-law about the new windmill installed at Jiminy Peak, a ski area about five miles from our house. It’s been… Read More »Windmills, ethanol, tortillas, Malthus and sinking nations. Oh, and online gambling, too.
Idea Festival: Kristof on Darfur
Nicholas Kristof has turned his column with the New York Times into a powerful tool to advocate for disadvantaged people around the world, especially in… Read More »Idea Festival: Kristof on Darfur
Kamusi, and the challenge of non-profit incubation
I’ve written in the past about the Kamusi project, an online Swahili-English dictionary built by experts and by volunteer contributors. When I last checked in… Read More »Kamusi, and the challenge of non-profit incubation
Make sure the Best of Africa is in the Best of the Blogs
We’re big fans of the Deutsche Welle Best of the Blogs awards at Global Voices. In 2005, they were good enough to honor our site… Read More »Make sure the Best of Africa is in the Best of the Blogs