Kenya recently launched a cross border invasion to expel Al-Shabab fighters from the lawlessness of southern Somalia. This along with other actions are interesting for a country typically concerned with issues in its own borders.
Archive for tag: east-africa
Kiva Microfinance Visualization – How Millions Move Millions
Kiva, a leading Microfinance organization, recently published a video which depicts the sum total of their loans and repayments overlayed upon a map of the globe.
Southern Sudan – Flag
July 9, 2011 brought with it the dawn of a new nation – Southern Sudan. Learn about its new flag and its sybolism.
Maps Of Africa – A Visual History
BBC launches an online feature concerning African Maps. Excellent resource.
Somali Pirates Capture 4 Cargo Ships, 60 Crewmen
Clear act of defiance and retribution for Navy SEALS’ rescue of American hostage.
Rob lives and works in the town of Jackson, MS where he leads the interactive department at an awesome advertising and branding agency. Life is slower than most places in Mississippi, and Rob tends to like it that way. Some of his favorite life experiences include sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in a 44ft sloop, learning to speak Swahili while living along the lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and zipping along the curviest of Mississippi country roads in his VW Rabbit.