Ashok’s back in Kenya
Ashok Hariharan, an Indian geek from Madras, has been blogging from Kenya since 2002 at Unganisha.org. He went on a long hiatus in October, and… Read More »Ashok’s back in Kenya
...My heart's In Accra
Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
On a personal note – finding me on and offline
I’m home for five blissful days in a row – something that’s becoming increasingly rare in my peripatetic lifestyle – and I’m finding that a… Read More »On a personal note – finding me on and offline
When visiting Turkmenistan, do try not to get ill…
President Niyazov of Turkmenistan, better known as “Turkmenbashi, Leader of all Turkmen”, ranks high on anyone’s list of crazy dictators. Famous for commissioning a gold… Read More »When visiting Turkmenistan, do try not to get ill…
The view from FESPACO
Christian Science Monitor’s Mike Crawley is attending FESPACO (Le Festival Panafricain du Cinma et de la Tlvision du Ougadougou), Africa’s largest and most influential film… Read More »The view from FESPACO
Yet more fun with failed states
Know what’s great about failed states? They can’t police their borders, which makes them great places to smuggle drugs or weapons. International criminals and terrorists… Read More »Yet more fun with failed states
US corporate bribery, with t-shirts
Titan Corporation, an American defense contractor, has pled guilty to charges of bribery. The bribery involved the government of Benin – Titan paid $2.1 million… Read More »US corporate bribery, with t-shirts