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Such a change to the way I'll be spending my working day - and what kind of information our listeners will be getting from #Focusonafrica. It's all happening so soon as well.

“This rising dictatorship is something we’re not really comfortable with.” The governor of Kenya’s Kisumu County, Peter Anyang Nyong’o, tells Audrey Brown why he has been at the forefront of protests against the Ruto government. bbc.in/3zgISgk

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Yemisi Adegoke is on hiatus (scheduled tweets). Yousra Elbagir Yemisi, I marvel at Yousra’s seemingly endless strength. We’ve met people she knows, uncles, aunts, friends, every single day this week - each with their own harrowing story - they see her and it comforts them and she is comforted. It’s amazing to witness

Wild scenes! So proud of this book. Proud of the grace and warmth of my Caribbean people and the way we love everything that belongs to us. Proud of Ira Mathur and Anthony Joseph. Proud of Bocas Lit Fest for continuing to make dreams come true. Proud of my whole book team. Thank you ❤️

JUST IN; The Family of PROF. AMA ATA AIDOO with deep sorrow but in the hope of the resurrection, informs the general public that our beloved relative and writer passed away in the early hours of this morning Wednesday 31st May 2023, after a short illness. #JoySMS

After over 60 yrs #BBCFocusonAfrica 📻 will cease to be live on the airwaves. From Monday it'll be a podcast. I started in the days of the late greats, Chris Bickerton & Kwabena Mensah and I treasure being part of the teams that lovingly produced Focus for millions over the years

Through Zikora, my aim is to capture stories from Africa in a way that honors the dignity and humanity of Africans. The company website is now live. Thanks for checking it out! zikoramedia.com

University of Manchester launches scholarships for people fleeing conflict and persecution manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/… Deadline: 30 June 2023. If you are an undergrad or postcard student who wishes to apply and needs help with their application statement, please DM me.

Another chance to listen to the amazing ⁦Gladys K Zikusoka⁩ being interviewed by ⁦Audrey Brown⁩ #FocusOnAfrica bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

🧵A delegation of European leaders has promised over $1bn of financial assistance to Tunisia, as part of a proposed wider agreement encompassing action to tackle migration. In the the #FocusOnAfricaPodcast, Audrey Brown breaks down what it means bbc.in/3J4Zo8E

In the latest episode of Focus on Africa Podcast, Audrey Brown and Emadeddin Badi talk about the human costs and the reputational costs behind these policies. You can listen here 👉 bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0f…

Almost 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections, apartheid can sometimes seem like a distant past. However, three new films interrupt both the temptation to forget and to selectively remember. africasacountry.com/2023/06/memory…

#OnthisDay in 1963, Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, was raided by the apartheid police. Several senior leaders of the liberation movement were arrested, of different political persuasions, cultural heritages & religions. They exemplified a unified strength against injustice 🧵1/2

This weekend 65 years ago #AltheaGibson, the first Black woman to win Wimbledon, retained her title. Althea repeatedly applied for membership of the #AllEnglandClub but, unlike other winners, was never accepted. Her Jewish doubles partner #AngelaBuxton faced a similar struggle

I recently spoke to BBC News Africa (Audrey Brown) on some of the expectations and dynamics at play at the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg starting today. #AfricaInTheWorld 🌍🇷🇺 ISS xcaped Listen here (08:00-15:10)👉bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Ok seeing as Congress is banging on about #UFOs again - I'm putting this out there one more time. This iv with Col Holt on the "Rendlesham Forest Incident" challenged my formally strong belief #UAPs were fake. I'm now undecided - BUT open minded!👽🛸 bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…

This was six years ago, celebrating her first novel. Today Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s latest novel, A Spell of Good Things, has been longlisted for the Booker. Congratulations 🍾🎈 to her

Join the Ake Arts & Book Festival team as a volunteer! We are looking for like-minded individuals to contribute to the upcoming festival. Ready to join? Apply on our website now (link in bio) HOW TO: On the homepage, click on Festivals. Under Festivals, click on Apply.