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May 16th, 2008

Kuwait: Zero Hour for Elections

Abdullatif AlOmar · 15:07

Kuwait is all set for its National Assembly elections on Saturday (May 17). A total of 246 male candidates and 27 female candidates are running for 50 seats in the hotly contested elections. Abdullatif AlOmar brings us a selection of posts on the elections and other matters from the Kuwaiti blogosphere. 0 comments · »»

May 15th, 2008

Kazakhstan: Monuments, Economics, Gender and Media

Adil Nurmakov · 05:02

The blogosphere of Kazakhstan was not too keen to discuss perturbations in the official government. The traditional May holidays have become a naturally most popular theme, however many other issues were also traced by the bloggers. Thus, pycm posts a photo of the Eternal Fire monument in Atyrau, a city ... 1 comment · »»

May 14th, 2008

Tajikistan: Poor country's most expensive trial

Vadim Sadonshoev · 12:25

The poorest country in Central Asia, Tajikistan initiated the most expensive trial in the history of British legal proceedings. Tajikistan will pay 120 million USD for the legal fees which represents 5,2 percent of the country’s entire GDP. A bone of contention is the Tajik Aluminum Company (Talco), fully owned ... 1 comment · »»

May 10th, 2008

Zambia: Parastatal madness and constitutional debate

Brenda Zulu · 15:32

lingua → de

This roundup covers Zambian bloggers who are discussing "the parastatal madness," the debate over the constitution of Zambia, the election crisis in Zimbabwe and the African Forum on ICT Best Practices 2008. 0 comments · »»

Burkina Faso: Shea butter and other secrets

John Liebhardt · 12:09

If you know your beauty products, you most likely have heard of shea butter – the natural fat extracted from the fruit of the karite nut. Shea is a natural moisturizer and its high levels of vegetable fats allow it to treat a host of skin conditions, from burns to ... 0 comments · »»

May 6th, 2008

Myanmar: Unprecedented cyclone disaster

Mong Palatino · 16:34

lingua → pt · fr · bn · es · zht · zhs

Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend which devastated five regions. State-run media reported that more than 22,000 people are found dead with another 41,000 missing. The death toll could still rise. Residents and bloggers are condemning the slow relief work of the ruling Junta. 20 comments · »»

May 3rd, 2008

Jordan: Gearing Up for Strike

Amira Al Hussaini · 22:24

lingua → bn · es

Jordan is gearing up for a strike on May 4, according to bloggers. Just like in Egypt, the message to strike was posted on Facebook, and later picked up by blogs, in protest against increasing prices and calling for better living conditions. 0 comments · »»

Iran: Inflation and Untouchable Tomatoes

Hamid Tehrani · 22:15

lingua → bn · fr · de

The Iranian government has often denied the existence of inflation, even suggesting it is an invention of foreigners and the media. However, in recent months inflation has risen stronger and faster than ever in Iran. It is partly due to the rise in food prices on the international market, but ... 0 comments · »»

Links

May 17th, 2008

Lots of interesting and informative posts on Crimea and Crimean Tatars, including the most recent one, with photos, about Khydyrlez, “the annual Crimean Tatar May celebration of strength and vitality” - by Marusia of My Simferopol Home.

May 16th, 2008

Bajan Global Report says that Jamaica and Guyana have come to an agreement after their recent rice row.

KZBlog reviews the Kazakhstani opposition party's plan to address economic stagnation and financial crisis.

nomad4ever tackles the reasons and impact of rising fuel prices in Indonesia

Brunei Lifestyle announces Brunei’s half-day energy conservation marathon next week. “Bruneians are urged to take part in the ‘e-Saving’ drive simply by turning off unused electrical appliances, use them in moderation and switch to energy-efficient equipments.”

May 15th, 2008

Egyptian blogger Hossam el Hamalawy reports that the Egyptian stock market continues to decline

Rethinking Developmental Economics on the food price crisis around the world, George Bush's remarks and the factors that are pushing the cost of food up.

Life in Bahrain is not impressed with a new increase in housing lending - as real estate prices in Bahrain hit the ceiling - and announces that he has found a job abroad and is leaving the country soon.