The burning of Mohamed Bouazizi triggered a wave of revolutions across Islamic countries in North Africa and the Middle East. It resulted in the ousting of the presidents of both Tunisia and Egypt and the effect is far from over – regimes in Iran, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and many more countries are also under threat now.
World Aids Day – Know Your Status!
July 19th, 2026 (Updated)World AIDS Day (1 December) is a day for increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS globally. Millions have died already and there are still millions more currently living with HIV. The challenge is a substantial social one, particularly in the developing world. Do you know your HIV status?
Value of Life in South Africa – Anni Dewani’s Murder
July 19th, 2026 (Updated)South Africans display a callous disregard for the value of life – this statement does not allude to Anni Dewani’s murder but rather to the hundreds of unreported ‘boring’ deaths of the poor and black in the country.
Happy Diwali – Festival of Lights
July 19th, 2026 (Updated)Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated by close to a billion people worldwide. It commemorates the victory of good over evil with brightly lit lamps lining the streets and spectacular displays of fireworks on a night with no moon.