Touched on this at the Africa Climate x Nature Salon in our AI series, but there seems to be a preconceived notion that Africa is a "free for all" when it comes to data capture when in actuality there's a few strong, model data privacy laws on record to protect consumers. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ritz-Carlton sued in Kenya for blocking wildlife on their $3,500/night safari 👀 this is one of many projects in Kenya by a U.S. company where the local community says they never approved. Whoever is being hired to do stakeholder engagement clearly failed. #Africa www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/t...

Recently met someone from Arizona who vacationed in Zanzibar this year and was so relieved there wasn't much sargassum as they felt their usual vacations to the Caribbean part of Mexico were getting soured by the smell. Tourism in less tropical, coastal East Africa will likely rise. #climatechange

wore pink to see #wickedforgood and someone said I looked like Glinda from the Wiz 😭🤣 like that is the biggest compliment to be compared to THE Lena Horne. #wicked

#COP30 has two more days left, but clearly it's becoming increasingly unrealistic (and unwise) to expect COP-style processes to deliver in an era of rising energy and economic nationalism.

Africa’s first AI-powered adaptive power backup system can extend network uptime by up to six hours without the need for additional batteries or generators. #AI #Africa Much needed in Zambia where many suffer with 20+ hours of no power daily due to load-shedding. techafricanews.com/2025/11/13/m...

California continues to implement its own Africa strategy and policy as demonstrated by Governor Newsom at #COP30: "California is honored to join hands with Nigeria — a powerhouse of trade, technology, and innovation — to build a cleaner, more connected future across continents"

As a speechwriter, I particularly enjoy listening to Mamdani not just because he's a charismatic speaker but I can tell he is very involved in the writing of his speeches. It's easy to spot disconnect between flow, energy, and words from a speaker who doesn't believe or write their own content.

Mamdani in his victory speech calling out Ethiopian aunties as one of his voter blocs 😭 incredible

Guinea’s Simandou $23 billion iron ore project is set to launch soon and could make the country Africa's second-largest mineral exporter after SA. Important to note that the project has been flagged for environmental + human rights issues over the years. africa.businessinsider.com/local/market...

Found my dream car at the #AfricaClimateSummit - an old school, green EV Volkswagen beetle converted to electric by an Ethiopian startup. #ACS2 #EVs

Looking forward to this session on using South-South technological innovation to advance #climatechange adaptation and resilience in #Africa hosted by @wmo-global.bsky.social @fao.org @undp.org @unep.org @wfp.org at #ACS2 #AfricaClimateSummit

One of the speakers just talked about how Africa has been sending delegates and negotiators to every COP and "we never win despite being the largest continent - why are we still going?" 🙃 Didn't expect the candidness but it's welcomed. #ACS2 #AfricaClimateSummit #climateaction

Attending a session on Green Industrialization in Africa with President William Ruto of Kenya as the guest speaker and honorary convener. #AfricanClimateSummit #ACS2

The first paper I wrote in college was on water scarcity and geopolitics of Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Nile River. This Tuesday, Ethiopia will inaugurate the dam on the Blue Nile, something that felt impossible even a short while ago. History in the making. www.bbc.com/news/article...

China's solar exports to Africa surge, as Chinese overproduction of solar panels have prices dropping. Solar imports by Africa from China increased by 60% between July 2024-June 2025, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Algeria buying the most. #cleanenergy #Africa www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/c...

Cool things are happening in the emerging technology and energy space in Japan as they open up the world's second-ever osmotic power plant. #cleanenergy #Japan #tech www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

This rock from Mars was found in Niger by "a meteorite hunter, whose identity remained undisclosed" and was "sold by the local community to an international dealer." Lots of missing info...likely means the community received very little for what sold for $4.3m. Shameful. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Having to unfollow social media accounts you like and have followed for awhile because they started posting too much AI slop...many such cases.

warmer spring weather means 'tis the season for Tej (Ethiopian honey wine) to start coming back to the table again🍯

Ghana estimated that last year the country lost up to 1/3 of all cocoa due to smuggling so it makes sense to try different tactics to combat this but curious how starting early affects the crop quality and quality of chocolate. #Africa www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Didn't have working out with Palpatine in Ethiopia on my to-do list today, but he popped up on my workout in Supernatural in #VR. They have him on top of the Erta Ale Volcano training us to embrace the dark side...😂 #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #MayThe4thBeWithYou

I attended the California Africa Climate & Economic Forum for #SFClimateWeek where CA government officials, dignitaries from Nigeria & Kenya, tech execs, and diaspora celebrities were there to make the case for why #California should invest more in #Africa. Some highlights🧵:

I attended the California Africa Climate & Economic Forum for #SFClimateWeek where CA government officials, dignitaries from Nigeria & Kenya, tech execs, and diaspora celebrities were there to make the case for why #California should invest more in #Africa. Some highlights🧵:

With Madagascar getting hit with one of the highest tariffs, prepare for all of your baked goods + ice cream to get REAL expensive considering Madagascar produces most of the world's vanilla (and Indonesia as the 2nd largest producer of vanilla got hit with high tariffs too). #tariffs

Watching Cory Booker should remind everyone of the power of storytelling. Sharing data from the ground is important, but verbally telling real stories of how people are experiencing policy change and program shifts is what moves other people to rethink + make different decisions.

“During the Idi Amin days, the elephants were almost poached to extinction; the rhino, sadly, was actually poached to extinction … By bringing back the rhino, it shows that Uganda is stable again and can look after rhinos in their natural setting..." 🦏 #Africa www.cnn.com/world/africa...

"A consumer-driven, adaptive energy model is essential for scalable, affordable, and sustainable energy access that meets the needs of African communities" #energy #energyaccess #Africa #Zambia www.bbc.com/news/article...

Becoming a staple treat for me. Madagascar in #Africa gets so much attention for its vanilla but the #chocolate is also a winner.

"Western researchers fly to Africa, get all the raw data, then take everything back to Europe and the United States to do all the analysis and publish the work, while all the Africans they work with in the field are not part of it. That’s unfair." www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Thrift store being packed on a weekend morning is a recession indicator.

Excited to see the White Lotus cast say they want season 4 in Africa. Looks like they're considering Morocco, Egypt, or South Africa. Each of the seasons' locations experienced a tourism boost, so I'm very curious to see if and where in #Africa they film. #WhiteLotus www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/e...

"Can we get back to building a web where people have agency instead of inhuman agents?" - @miriam.codes Enjoyed reading this thoughtful reflection on the state of tech and AI. www.miriamsuzanne.com/2025/02/12/t...

"Africa is always perceived to have a higher risk premium,” Kohli warns. This even affects countries that have maintained good relations with mining companies. The continent as a whole “shouldn’t be penalised,” he says, “but it is.” #criticalminerals african.business/2025/02/reso...

Interesting developments in critical mineral diplomacy for the #Trump Administration, including South #Africa discussing whether to withhold mineral exports to the U.S. due to the decision to cut off SA's aid. www.google.com/amp/s/www.al...

"For too long, our country ignored Africa." - President Jimmy Carter Great piece on Carter's contribution to U.S. - Africa relations during his years as President and beyond. apnews.com/article/jimm...

Will be forever grateful and inspired by the work of Jimmy Carter to eradicate neglected tropical diseases in #Africa. #JimmyCarter #globalhealth www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/u...

Uganda is estimated to have lost more than $1.4 billion from illegal fishing of Nile perch. #Africa #environment #illegalfishing www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business...

Such an underdiscussed issue and don't even begin to mention how traveling to neighboring countries in Africa can cost $500-900 dollars...air travel within #Africa is generally not cheap. #travel www.ft.com/content/3685...

Zambia saw the U.S. and Ghana elect former presidents and said "no thanks." #Africa #Zambian #politics www.bbc.com/news/article...

Interesting parallels to the U.S. election and how more voters are willing to try again with the familiar and seeking that comfort in new challenging times than risk investing in newer, unknown leadership. #GhanaElections #Ghana #Africa #Politics #AddtoBlackSky www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/w...

I wonder if African countries, especially major cocoa producers such as Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, have a plan for if/when lab grown chocolate becomes competitive taste-wise and price-wise with real cocoa. #Africa #chocolate www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Still trying to decide what to make from this amazingly quirky fabric I bought in the market in southern Democratic Republic of Congo 🤔 #Africa #fashion

"We need to re-imagine the world order to one in which our concerns are taken seriously." Powerful writing here on the future of pan-Africanism. #Africa

Appreciate this reporting on President Biden's trip to Angola that doesn't just mention the usual US vs. China in #Africa narrative, but also discusses what the Lobito Corridor means for Angola's economic diversification efforts & everyday Angolans. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/w...

I love that no matter how advanced the world gets, stumbling upon trillions of dollars worth of raw minerals inside of some random rock formation is one of the most ultimate windfalls that could happen to a country. #criticalminerals #cleanenergy #climate #japan www.newsweek.com/japan-news-2...