Humans of New York has been running stories of medics and journalists in Gaza for the last few weeks. This is from the latest instalment.

That said. I'm a little bit stunned that Shingai Njeri Kagunda's "We Who Will Not Die" didnt make the shortlist. I think its one of the best stories published anywhere last year and has been damn near criminally underappreciated so far.

Anas Al Sharif had these words to publish if he was martyred which he was tonight as Israel starts the invasion of Gaza City

@kaaauthor.bsky.social I’m writing a strongly worded email to the compilers of this dictionary 😄

It was international actors in the US-led "liberal world order" who undercut popular calls during the Revolution for "100%" civilian government and applauded the power sharing of military and militia that inevitably cracked into the violent counterrevolution that is now called "a war about nothing."

More vile than calling this war "a war about nothing" is attributing the humanitarian tragedy in any way to the retreat of the US, whose unmentioned sanctions (with exemptions for the American empire of Coke) shaped Sudan's extractive, militarized economy. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

Nisi Shawl is one of my favorite writers, a queer elder & a BIPOC icon. I hate that the state of publishing is such that the book of their dreams would struggle to find a home, but I love that we as a community can come together to make it happen!! Give/boost as you're able? 🙏 gofund.me/3a52097a

A deadly cholera outbreak adds to the misery in a region that has witnessed fighting between the army and the rebels.

What does starvation do to the body? And is famine inevitable in Gaza?

Still processing the incredible words from The Journal of African Youth Literature via @africansffhype.bsky.social A beautiful in-depth review that captures the heart of the anthology. Read the full piece here: jaylit.com/a-review-of-...

My story “Paths, Littlings, and Holy Things” is out today! It's a story of family & fortitude. Above all, it's one of love. I'm not one to write about love (that's a lie, I always write about love), but exploring love amidst grief & pain was a journey. I hope this story brings you on a journey too✨

The Mennonite colony that, pushed out of Mexico by locals, has settled on diamond land in Angola. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/w...

“Israeli Gas, Kenyan Tears” A report by THRAETS and @omegarf.bsky.social on tear gas supply chains omegaresearchfoundation.org/storage/2025...

Well, I'm stunned and honored. Still can't quite believe it since I feel a lot of what I do in the SFF community tends to be under the radar and it always feels like I could and should be doing more. Thank you to all the members of the jury who said "sawubona" by nominating me! Sikhona 🙏🏾

congratulations @shingai-be-like.bsky.social!! 🔥🔥

FORTY EIGHT

Paris Saint-Germain supporters displayed a giant banner saying 'Stop genocide in Gaza' during the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday.

Children are bearing the brunt of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Here are some of the tragic stories of the most recent victims.

We're sending our subscribers cool things to read! Coming up: A Conversation with Vagabonds! and Necessary Fiction author Eloghosa Osunde by Shingai Njeri Kagunda! Recent sends include interviews with Rivers Solomon, Saga Press editor Amara Hoshijo, and much more! fantasy.kit.com/products/fan...

Honored to have “Into Duty, Into Longing, Into Sparrows” published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social on the 2025 ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award Shortlist✨

When the Wageni people arrive on the planet Kupokea touting peace and integration, Nima falls in love with their commander's nephew. But her best friend Tuni doesn't trust them... Deeply moving science fantasy by @shingai-be-like.bsky.social in @psychopomp.com psychopomp.com/we-who-will-...

Folks in the US, UK, and all international readers can now get print copies of our anthology via Lulu!!!✨ www.lulu.com/shop/somto-i...

HAPPY PUB DAY TO US🥳🥳🥳 Will This Be A Problem (@willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social): The Anthology is out! Edited by Olivia Kidula and yours truly, and available on Amazon, Kobo & wherever books are sold!!! These brilliant stories will stay with me—and you—forever✨ Link below👇🏽 a.co/d/hi6T45a

I had a conversation with Sera na Sauti podcast about my essay: seranasauti.substack.com/p/the-missin...

What a pleasure to speak w/ @shingai-be-like.bsky.social & @doughenderson.bsky.social on the GrottoPod @thewritersgrotto.bsky.social about: - editing fiction publications - the return of @fantasymagazine.bsky.social - creating space for underrepresented writers & more! blubrry.com/grottopod/14...

Thank you so much for this thoughtful and equally excellent review A.C.✨

Hours before he was killed by Israel, Hossam Shabat filed his last report for @dropsitenews.com, “Report from the Frontline of Israel’s War of Annihilation.” We are publishing Hossam’s story along with a deeply moving tribute to Hossam by Sharif Abdel Kouddous: www.dropsitenews.com/p/hossam-sha...

My novelette, “We Begin Where Infinity Ends,” is out in the world today. I poured all my tenderness and childhood into this story, and I hope you find tenderness in it too✨ clarkesworldmagazine.com/ihezue_02_25/

And grateful to @lmdaviswrites.bsky.social, @awprihandita.bsky.social, @gabbyharry.bsky.social, @akathembe.bsky.social for all their kind and constructive feedback🫶🏽✨ This story really took a village!

Announcement: Psychopomp is relaunching Fantasy Magazine WELCOME BACK, FANTASY! full details here: psychopomp.com/fantasy-maga...

My horror story, “Onitsha Main, Ochanja, the Twins, Nkpor, and the Shadows of Shoprite,” originally published this year by @frombeyondpress.bsky.social is now out and free to read at @pseudopod.org This is a story of a market that goes missing. pseudopod.org/2024/12/06/p...

On December 2, 1984, a reaction at Bhopal’s Union Carbide released a cloud of toxic gas into the air, killing thousands and injuring many more. The company blamed Sikh terrorists and internal sabotage. The real culprit was cost-cutting measures.

I love reading great writing about writing—and so I curated a pocket collection of some of my favourite pieces by brilliant African writers. If you need some inspiration..or just want to read some brilliant writing - this is for you getpocket.com/en-KE/collec...