CSFilm highlight: An African journalist reports on African issues for German News:
It’s tempting to blame the West for all of Africa’s problems. But it’s an all too common tactic used by so-called benevolent dictators trying to cover their autocratic tendencies, says DW’s Abu-Bakarr Jalloh.
Source Deutsche Welle, 26.03.2021, by Abu-Bakarr Jalloh, Opinion: Tanzania’s John Magufuli hid his tyranny behind a blame game
First Single Shot Video Contest Winner – Afghanistan21-LookListenLocal
“This video is about street kids because:
• Streets kids are under a lot of mental pressure;
• They lose the chance to get an education;
• The likelihood that they will be recruited by insurgent groups and gangs is high;
• They should play but they work.
There are thousands of kids on the street who make a living by begging, waxing shoes, washing cars and much more.”
Majid starts receiving calls. Some are from Afghan members of parliament. Some are from unknown callers who reject the allegations and demand Majid to quit reporting or he might not be aboveground to receive their next call. The man on the other end of the line can be anyone. He can be Majid’s cousin who has joined the Taliban.
From a colleague in Afghanistan: Kabul city is currently surrounded by those wild creatures in this black forest. Those predators have become more savage and unrestrained than before.
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