Today is the International Blogging Day. I've come across some wonderful and inspiring blogs throughout the last year to the point that some bloggers have become a primary source of information for an expat like me, thirsty of news about Morocco, the Arab-Muslim Worlds and all other centers of interest.
- Morocco Savvy: the absolute portal for news on the Moroccan blogosphere. It's run by Global Voices' editor for the region. It's a must!
- eatbees: a progressive blog by someone who knows what he's talking about and who happens to be another Moroccan savvy. Also the main page is worth looking at.
- 'Aqoul: that's another one introduced by Moroccan Savvy. A prolific blogger. He (or she) has just posted a three part extended analysis on the History of elections in Morocco and a profound reading of events ahead of next 7th of September legislative elections. Highly recommended! (I later discovered, thanks to a comment by eatbees, that in fact this blog is " a collective blog that writes about a variety of Middle East subjects, not just Moroccan politics. They recently invited Moroccan blogger Ibn Kafka to write the three-part series you describe.")
- Ben Hein: the Israeli cartoonist is not only a wonderfully talented artist, he's also a courageous and undefatigable pro-Palestinian activist. Inspiring!
- And last but not least... The Gazette: a roundup of Palestinian posts and blogs.
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7 comments:
Hisham, thanks for the shout-out. I like your blog too. I'm glad you started commenting on mine because it led me to yours!
About 'Aqoul, it's a collective blog that writes about a variety of Middle East subjects, not just Moroccan politics. They recently invited Moroccan blogger Ibn Kafka to write the three-part series you describe. 'Aqoul is just his temporary home, because his blog server was down for over a month. In fact, he usually writes in French, not English. He's back in his usual spot now, Obiter Dicta. For francophones it's one of the best sources of Moroccan political commentary.
@simplymoroccan: Thanks for the tip mate; I'll fix that right away
@eatbees: Now I see about 'Aqoul. Thanks and keep up the good fight!
Dear Hisham, thank you soooo much!
I'm much honoured. You have a fantastic blog. Stay in touch
Ben
@Ben Hein: It's my pleasure. What an honour to be a fan of yours sir! keep up the good fight.
Thank you so much Hisham! I just noticed this (I haven't been blogging/reading lately) and I'm honored to be in your top 5!
@taamarbuuta: You're much welcome my dear. the honor is mine!
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