Category Archives: Africa

Thoughts and observations about Africa, primarly southern Africa.

Flickr Post: Makerere University, Kampala

Posted on December 2, 2006 by Ian

If you’re interested, I’ve (finally) posted a photo-set to Flickr from my visit to Makerere University (in Kampala, Uganda) last May. http://flickr.com/photos/ibeatty/ sets/72157603711090388/ Makerere University is an interesting place. It’s considered one of the premier universities in Africa, especially when … Continue reading →

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The Veneer of Civilization is Thin Indeed

Posted on June 29, 2006 by Ian

LRA victim: ‘I cannot forget and forgive’ (BBC News) (Thanks to Ethan Z for the link.)

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Irritation and Laughter

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Ian

Is umbrage a choice? I’ve been in Uganda for the last week, visiting my good friend and colleague Silas Oluka at Makerere University in Kampala. Tuesday we met up with Silas’ brother Stephen in order to visit a couple of … Continue reading →

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When Humanity Dissolves

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Ian

I have nothing to say about this. I have no words. Fortunately, it speaks for itself. Congo Watch: Friday, March 18, 2005

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Yellow Line Driving

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Ian

Travel much and you’ll look at your own culture and society differently. Cliché, perhaps, but worth remembering nevertheless. I find I’m more likely to gain such insights when consciously looking for them. South Africa has a phenomenon called “yellow line … Continue reading →

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