Friday, February 18, 2011
USA Africa Dialogue Series - Revolutionary tides: What will come next?
It's just six days since the Egyptian revolutionaries successfully removed Hosni Mubarak. The 11th of February was an historic day not just for Egypt but across the world. People have been inspired by the discipline and determination of the Egyptian people, even when they were attacked by Mubarak's thugs, and most of all the disappointment of Thursday night's last stand speech by the now ex-dictator. Contrary to Gil Scot Heron's prediction, the revolution was indeed televised, with 24/7 coverage on Al Jazeera which itself became a part of the story, interviewing pro-democracy activists as well as academics and political pundits from far and wide...........http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/70933
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