Thatched roof, wall classroom

DEALING WITH WHAT'S AT HAND

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January 26th 2010
EARTHQUAKE & TOUGH SITUATIONS Reporters flocked to Haïti to report on the earthquake and I wanted to feel grateful for their work in making millions (billions?) around the world aware of the devastation so that help could come. After a while the scramble for stories had a freak show atmosphere. I saw journalists alternatively as angels and vultures. They were messengers, kepping alive accounts ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Kaolack Region » Kaolack

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Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace... ... read more