Great piece by @kahixo.bsky.social and @katogun.bsky.social on the importance of enaling environment for critical minerals mining. The US has gotten rid of the tools to improve this environment so they'll need to come from somewhere. internationalpolicy.org/publications...

Tomorrow is the second year anniversary of the war in Sudan. Please join us in a special edition of workshops4sudan in an Instagram live with the amazing @bsonblast.bsky.social Sara ElHassan and various Sudanese guests.

You'd think there was nothing happening in Sudan by the way the mainstream media is ignoring it, as an IDP camp in N. Darfur is being brutally attacked by the RSF. Consider donating to the Darfur Women's Action Group doing incredible work for the last 15+ years. www.darfurwomenaction.org

Hello Bluesky! We are Humanity United, a philanthropic organization focused on advancing the dignity and voice of those most affected by violent conflict, exploitation, and injustice. We look forward to connecting with peers and partners and sharing updates related to our work.

Obasanjo in #Nigeria and Macky Sall in #Senegal would like a word with the US State Department ogles.house.gov/media/press-...

A new movement is underway in African publishing, with writers, agents, publishers, bookstores, literary magazines and festivals collaborating to create a new ecosystem that is opening up the continent's literary landscape unlike ever before. My latest piece.

The Biden admin declared genocide in #Sudan. While a new administration is now in place, much more is needed to end this crisis. In @cipolicy.bsky.social, @kahixo.bsky.social and I share priorities for the Trump Administration's first 100 days on Sudan. internationalpolicy.org/publications...

Yesterday the Biden Admin concluded that the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) & allied militias have committed genocide in #Sudan & the US would sanction RSF’s leader & related entities. This is a necessary step but more must be done, says @katogun.bsky.social ↘️

Acute food insecurity affected 163 million Africans in 2024, over one-tenth of the continent’s population. This total is nearly triple the number of 5 years ago, highlighting the rapid escalation in Africa’s food emergency. africacenter.org/spo...

Growth of #UAE’s investments in #Africa raises concerns over #labor and #environmental abuses on the continent. The capital is needed, but will the price be worth it? Great piece by @rachelmsavage.bsky.social. H/T @ryanmusser.bsky.social

The situation in #Sudan continues to deteriorate, with IPC confirming famine is spreading. The African Union and Western governments have to do more. Too much is at stake. #EyesonSudan

If it happens, this may be better late than never. But it’s a shame the Biden admin would wait until the last minute to take a meaningful step on #Sudan. The belligerents should’ve faced real consequences a long time ago. www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Sesame Street on life support seems like the perfect coda for what 2024 has been apple.news/ASrRW6LnrR22...

As we prepare for a new Admin some thoughts from Mooya & me on how human rights is critical for robust private sector engagement: www.amnestyusa.org/blog/the-mis...

In their latest piece, @fullerproject.org's @allanolingo.bsky.social and @louisedonovan.bsky.social explore the crucial concerns facing Kenyan healthcare providers as they prepare for the possible impacts of a Trump presidency on reproductive health services. Read the full story: bit.ly/4geVOHp

Unfortunately, migrant workers are set to lose out again as Saudi Arabia wins bid to host World Cup. @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social simultaneously refused to compensate/remedy migrant workers in Qatar, creating a permission structure for abuse in Saudi WC preparations. Shame on FIFA, again!

Opposition candidate John Mahama, just did a Donald Trump, becoming the country’s first former president to win the presidential election after a one term stint and a spell in the cold. His running mate, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang will be Ghana’s first female vice president

POTUS is making headlines for wrong reasons this week, but noteworthy that he finally made his #Africa trip. His admin could’ve made more meaningful progress on the continent. But state visits do matter, so glad to see him in #Angola and #CapeVerde. Also, kudos to Amnesty for letters to both govts!

The big tech data operations in Africa don’t fill one with confidence. @thecontinent.bsky.social

Still one of the best Friday night drops—several years running. Thank you @simonallison.bsky.social, @namlyd.bsky.social, and the rest of the crew!

#Sudan’s War Victims Survived Killings; ⚠️ Now They Face Starvation. Article for @justsecurity.org by my colleague @belkiswille.bsky.social, recently returned from South Kordofan: www.justsecurity.org/105227/sudan...

Out now: Amnesty looks at how police in #Angola violated rights of protestors from 2020-2023. t.co/fWUBsmap2W

Now have two complete starter packs for "Africa News, Policy, Business, Econ & History". Starting a thread of all of my Africa starter packs, including more specific ones like, country/region, journalists, academics, media orgs, etc. Here's the first Africa starter pack: go.bsky.app/BNYnWSJ

This summer, #Kenya’s Gen Z protests resulted in #Ruto’s government reigning terror on its citizens. This level of state violence reoccurs because of the culture of impunity. @hrw.org and Amnesty’s report shows how there’s still no accountability for state crimes in the 2023 protests.

For all the outrage I expect to see in the coming years, this decision will be etched in my brain. It’s odious and meant to convey an intentional cruelty.