Kate Hixon

And have much to think about while on leave regarding the successes and failure of pan Africanism and how advocates working domestically & on the continent can learn from these today.

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.

Good Business Requires Better Governance - CIP Markets rely on stability that comes not only from inking deals between countries or their entrepreneurs, but also good governance.

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...

Good Business Requires Better Governance - CIP Markets rely on stability that comes not only from inking deals between countries or their entrepreneurs, but also good governance.

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...

What a ‘Spiral of Silence’ Can Do to a Democracy Protests show people they are not alone in caring about an issue.

“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

Roti and roses Will Shoki sits down with Ugandan-born rapper and housing advocate Zohran Mamdani about his bid to represent Queens in the New York State Assembly.

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 Thousands took to the streets in cities across the country to commemorate last year’s protests against a controversial tax bill.

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.

Joint Statement: NGOs Voice Fears for Hundreds of Foreign Nationals at Risk of Imminent Execution in Saudi Arabia - MEDC

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

NBA Must Review its Partnership with Rwanda Amid M23 Atrocities in Democratic Republic of Congo The NBA should review its partnership with Rwanda due to severe human rights abuses currently being committed by the Rwanda-backed M23 group in eastern DRC.

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

Smokies*

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.

Sudan: Advanced Chinese Weaponry Provided by UAE Identified in Breach of Arms Embargo – New Investigation Norinco Group has a responsibility to respect human rights throughout its global operations.

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...

‘It’s a step towards hope’: a refugee’s journey from wartorn Eritrea to the London Marathon Hagos Kidana Abrha’s ability to run helped him to escape conflict in Africa, before a perilous trip to the UK

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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