News and Blogs from Sudan

Some of you  who are into Southern Sudan - where it is all happening at the moment - might follow regular news up-dates like i.e. the Irin News, Sudan Watch or the Sudan Tribune.

I like the alternative versions of the news and development in Sudan and some interesting stuff is going on in the Sudanese blogsphere, which is surely not just limited to Sudan - it is global:

There is Amanda, who writes from Rumbek in South Sudan on amongst others about being black in a white aid-world: Unfortuantely because of world wide stereoptypes about Black people, I find that people doubt that I can do this work. Simply put they think that I am not qualified. I have noticed this especially when I meet white American women (who are a majority in the international aid/development field).

Black Kush who writes from Juba - an independent look on Sudan in an African context.

John Akec - a Sudanese blogging from London - promoting sustainable development in Southern Sudan - and a lot of other stuff.

The Gurtong Peace Trust (which by the isn't a blog) -the site encourages constructive discussion on issues of concern to the people of South Sudan and to link the members of the Diaspora and Home.

A Soldier of Africa - this one I really like - a seldom insight into a soldier's life, very simple and straight forward blogging from a South African soldier for the UN in Sudan. A nice alternative to the NGO bloggers.

The Sudanese Thinker - Drima is blogging from South East Asia - the world seen from a Sudanese's point of view. In particular I like his 10 Rules. The man has got some essential points.

Hipster -  young moslem girl - mainly writing in poetry style, commenting on stuff from the Mohammed cartoons to a muslim identity. Very cool photo, indeed.

Fluent Sudani a Sudanese blogging from New York. Check his Sudanese proverbs here.

Precious - a young woman from Umdurman, Khartoum State, Sudan - Interesting to read what a young woman thinks of life in Northern Sudan.

Voice of Sudan is a weblog featuring news, articles, and commentary on Sudan.

Also link up to the Global Voices here for bloggers on Sudan.

And many more...

Comments

[Precious]

Hey Thanks alot for mentioning my blog here.. Its a very good topic and We are working on it.. hopefully the sudanese blogoshpere will even get better and better and more sudanese will join in and blog bout thier observations and opinions, wether they r in or out of Sudan..

[fluent-sudani]

Firstly, I'd like to thank you for including one of my blog entries on yours. I'll make sure to add you to my favorite bloggers' list. Outstanding blog you got, here.

Best regards.