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bm306 Videojournalist in Somalia
Journalist Ruud Elmendorp just returned from Somalia where he observed and reported on the state of things in that country. This complicated journey involved getting protection from the African Union force which handles security for the airport, the presidential vila, and the port. Ruud visited each of this places and also had a chance... »
bm303 Blogging, Development, and Africa
In all the excitement of my trip to Istanbul last month, I failed to post 2 podcasts I recording during my time at the Re:publica conference in Berlin. So at long last I’m starting with this first interview with my friend Geraldine who has worked in a development corporation for the past 5 years. Since... »
Engagement Over Isolation
Well my dear Portugal has taken over the EU presidency, and there is quite a buzz about their inviting Zimbabwe’s elected dictator Robert Mugabe to the upcoming Africa summit. The UK and associated countries are upset, since there has been an ongoing travel ban on him and members of his government. Portugal is reportedly doing... »
bm211 A Report on Cameroon
When the international community hears from Cameroon it is most commonly related to soccer or music. Yet the nation known as mini-Africa has alot more to offer. In this podcast, blogger and activist Josh Goldstein talks about his work and recent visit to Cameroon. His blog: In An African Minute The organization: Global Youth Partnership... »
On the Western Side of Africa
Highly recommended reading from two of my favorite people reporting from the continent of Africa. First: My friend Pauline, one of my favorite journalists in the world, has been reporting from Sierra Leone. From the poverty of Freetown to how people view the Special UN court, she communicates some amazing experiences from a place that... »