Looking around yesterday I discovered a thriving community of Africa-related blogs. One of the best is A Taste Of Africa, the diary of Yvette, a development worker in the tiny nation of Somaliland which is not yet recognized the UN (or anybody apparently!).
I've only read a few of the entries but am struck by her ability to be hopeful while maintaining a healthy skepticism and sense of humour. On top of that, the comment threads reveal a thriving community of readers, many of them Somalilanders themselves, who provide support and add their own unique perspectives.
This post is awesome, she mentions in a kind of off-hand way the size of her water bill ($238) and the comments thread rises up in arms to support her! Then there's a defensive comment from the mayor's advisor which prompts another round of piling on. How does the story end? Read yesterday's post to find out.
Posted by alokem at February 19, 2004 01:37 PM