November 23, 2008
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Stories from November 23, 2008
Africa: Back to Reality after Obama's Election
Sub-Saharan AfricaNovember 23, 2008
The election of Barack Obama prompted hope throughout Africa that the perception of the continent and the nature of relations between Africa and the US will now be different. However, many bloggers are now warning their fellow Africans against unrealistic expectations. The fact that Obama’s father was Kenyan, they argue, will not alter the fact that Obama was elected by Americans to look out for American interests in the world.
Egypt: Shaaban Sings for Obama
Middle East & North AfricaNovember 23, 2008
Shaaban Abdel Rehim, the illiterate Egyptian singer whose songs are mainly about political and social issues, has released a new song about the new American President-Elect Barack Obama. Tarek Amr looks at the blogosphere's reactions to Abdel Rehim's newest hit.