The application deadline for microgrants of up to US$ 5,000 to fund citizen media outreach projects in the developing world has been extended until Monday, December 3.
With leaders and politicians from the Middle East and far afield meeting in Annapolis to try and broker a peace deal between Israel and its Arab neighbours, the mood remains somber, skeptical and pessimistic among bloggers from the region, writes Amira Al Hussaini.
When the onset of the Annapolis Peace Conference first arose hopes were high and all were looking forward to meeting at the peace table. Since then, complications and controversies have muddied the waters and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been in the middle trying to bring all parties back to order. Many, if not most, Arab leaders had originally refused to attend following the release of contextual details. Egypt’s bloggers can help us to understand why.
Bloggers in both the UK and Uzbekistan - including former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray - are stunned by the decision of British authorities to deny asylum to 27-year-old opposition activist Jahongir Sidikov.
Preetam Rai rounds up news from the blogosphere of the latest attempt by 2003 coup leaders to get rid of the current administration in Philippines.
Beloved by the blogren for his prolific, provocative comments and his endless, passionate devotion to North Korea, the’27th Comrade’ was until recently one of Uganda’s most active bloggers. Two months ago the Comrade decided to take a hiatus from his blog Communist Socks and Boots. Rebekah Heacock sought him out for a conversation about writing, reggae and, naturally, Communism.
A Zambian musical journey, renewable energy in the Bahamas, crackdown on migrant workers in South Korea … and lots more in today’s Global Roundups.