Global Voices Digest

Africa: Let Us Talk About US Politics

Obviously the upcoming American elections are of great interest to many people around the world and the role technology is playing has been interesting, to say the least. The Economist recently launched their Global Electoral College web application that encourages people all over the world to have their say with the American voters in November. Of course, these foreign votes won’t count but it will be interesting to see how they compare to the actual outcome.

Chile: Students produce bullying awareness short

Chilean High School students produce a short film titled “Bullying” to share their perspective on teen suicide and it’s probable causes. The short uses body language and facial expressions as the principal means of getting their message across, spanning language barriers and making it possible for anyone to understand their short.

Cameroonian Female Bloggers on the Go

“From education through health, fashion, art and culture to women’s empowerment, Cameroonian women are telling the stories of their lives on the web,” writes our new author, the Dakar-based Cameroonian journalist George Esunge Fominyen.

Today on Voices Without Votes: Who Won the Debate?

During the run up to the vice presidential debate, there was much media and blogosphere speculation as how Governor Sarah Palin might handle the debate, whether or not Senator Joe Biden would be able to control himself, and of course, who would win.

Roundups

Get the blog buzz from the world over in the Global Roundups, where today you can find a street exhibition in Tokyo, a new role model for Colombian children, seeing the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour in Bahrain, and much much more!