I was incredibly lucky to be gifted an early copy of this book so I could read it before le bebe arrives. Much like Born in Blackness and incredibly rich read of a part of history often ignored by western white-centric teaching. I learned so much…

This is like Chef’s Table but with foreign policy. Run do not walk to read this book.

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...

From me & @katogun.bsky.social - Trump may be focused on deals but without good governance & human rights companies are unlikely to invest internationalpolicy.org/publications...

“The fact that organized protest can break the spiral of silence, and correct our impressions of what other Americans think, is one of the most immediate and important values of protesting in the first place. Scientists have [shown] protests update our impressions of what other citizens believe.”

A beautiful story of love & revenge during the time of the mahdi.

Putting a lot of faith in the Qatar process ….

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Out to run for refugees with ECDC

An interview with Zohran Mamdani in "Africa is a Country" from 2020 is circulating anew...

🚨Alert🚨 In the recent weeks, Park Police has been posting up at local parks, like Malcolm X, arresting people for minor things like smoking weed, and then transferring them to ICE. REMEMBER: Most parks in DC are actually federal land. 1/

Kenya anti-government protests turn deadly

Just finished this really fascinating read. Learned a lot about how Sudan supported other independence movements partly to counter the southern problem narrative.

At least 37 Ethiopian, 27 Somali, and 26 Egyptian men are at "imminent risk" of execution in Saudi Arabia for drug-related charges.

If you’re near Malcolm X park today come support Noir United for World Refugee Day

The @nba.com needs to do renewed due diligence on its partnership with #Rwanda www.amnestyusa.org/press-releas...

Another great story where the author explores the impact of the Biafra war on his family

Two more great books by African authors read over the weekend. One on a fictional Sahel country and one devestating read on Rwanda.

Present day may end in 1980s but still a comprehensive read

Crap photo but the fireflies in the Smokied is still the coolest thing ever.

Spending the week in Oregon getting through my reading pile.

Arresting sitting US city mayors. Threatening to suspend habeas corpus. Masked, warrantless federal agents terrorizing our schools, businesses, and communities. This Administration makes a mockery of our Constitution and everything it stands for.

Out now on #Sudan: Sophisticated Chinese weaponry, re-exported by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been captured in Khartoum, as well as used in Darfur in a blatant breach of the existing UN arms embargo. Stop selling weapons to the #UAE www.amnestyusa.org/press-releas...

Eritrean refugee running the London marathon and raising money for @care4calais.org www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a.... Donate here: 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/hagos-kid...

Really enjoyed this one which is set in Zanzibar emerging from post colonial rule

It appears DOGE is effectively shutting down the Millennium Challenge Corporation, sources tell me.

Finally finished! This book is an absolute must read for everyone. I knew some of the early history of Zimbabwe and Sudan but this comprehensive overview was so helpful & reinforced how many gaps there are in our history curriculum

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As you read about a proposed EO eliminating most African diplomacy, replacing the foreign service exam w/loyalty oaths, and mandating that AI do the hard thinking, make sure you read the final ¶, which notes there are several proposals. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...

Ahead of the ACHPR's review of the human rights situation in #Ethiopia next month, we've joined @ishr.ch, @p4hr.bsky.social, @omnatigray.bsky.social, @hpn4tigray.bsky.social, @ibahri.bsky.social & more to highlight ongoing abuses in 🇪🇹 & call for accountability. www.globalr2p.org/publications...

Amnesty & partners were out on the mall all day to raise awareness on #Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan

Appears Rwandan-AFC/M23 is renegading on this agreement. SAMIDRC forces may have to withdraw from Goma/Sake via road, through Rwanda to Tanzania. The push by the Congolese Army (FARDC)/Wazalendo this past week have retaken positions from M23 & infiltrated Goma, panicking M23. /1

On day 3 of the onslaught, Zamzam IDP Camp is now under RSF control. Mass exodus of civilians from the camp, and mass killings of those trying to escape. The screenshot below is from the Sudanese American Physicians Association, the last message from their team on the ground. #KeepEyesOnSudan

Already in February, @gcr2p.bsky.social raised alarm over the risk to civilians in #Zamzam camp after the #RSF’s first ground attacks. Since then violence has only continued, totally unchecked and unpunished. The world cannot afford silence. #NorthDarfur #Sudan www.globalr2p.org/publications...

All eyes should be on #ElFasher and #ZamZam camp, as the RSF are massing troops and killing civilians. If they manage to take the city, there is a very high risk of mass atrocities. This could be imminent now. #Sudan #Darfur files-profile.medicine.yale.edu/documents/1c...

"The opposition leader was forced into a police vehicle late Wednesday after he had just finished addressing a public rally in Mbinga, south of the country more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from Dar es Salaam." @apnews.com

Out now: New Amnesty #Sudan report looking at conflict related sexual violence committed by the RSF. A very difficult read www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

even more locals: go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e

Re-upping this and urging everyone to share & take action! So many sports teams have not done due diligence around their partnerships with #Rwanda

🚨 Kenya's high court has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear and consider the merits of a case, in which Meta is accused of promoting content that led to ethnic violence and killings in Ethiopia.

Don’t forget to take action for #DRC 👇

For those looking to support #Congolese orgs responding to the crisis in eastern #DRC check out this site: www.africandiasporaconnection.org/congodevelop...

#DRC #Rwanda despite clear evidence of Rwanda supporting the M23 many companies are not re-evaluating their partnerships w/ Rwanda & conducting renewed due diligence. Write to the NBA & demand this act.amnestyusa.org/page/168248/...

Scoop in @devex.com by @columlynch.bsky.social : UN employees approached by ICE, urged to carry G4 visas and passports with them at all time by sr leadership.

The terrifying thing here is these Venezuelans were sent to a forced labour camp known to be one of the harshest worst “prisons” in the world, famous for its purposeful violation of human rights… without ever being condemned of anything.

A series of emails sent to national parks workers provided instructions on how to describe staff cuts to visitors. They were told to avoid the word “fired” and not blame closures on staffing levels. By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social

BREAKING—The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) office was just on lockdown for close to an hour while members of the DOGE team tried to enter the building, multiple people have told me. Security has now escorted out remaining staffers who’ve been told to telework until further notice.

Elmina given a new connotation. www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/03...