“Venice is part of the journey, a soft-power political move to show the international stage that we have something to say in the context of the broader culture universe,” says Benin’s minister of culture, tourism and the arts. ft.com/content/1be0d6…

Love Lost Notes on KCRW. This episode on Fela Kuti’s time in Los Angeles perfectly hits the mark. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los…

Boston's City Council honors Ernestina “Titina” Sila for her role as a pioneering leader in the struggle for independence in Guinea-Bissau.

boston.gov/news/honoring-…

It was an honor to participate. Thank you Omolade Adunbi and UofMAfrica!

Tomorrow (4/5), UofMAfrica's #umichASC15 conference starts at 9 AM with opening remarks from @umich President Santa Ono and ASC Director Omolade Adunbi. Visit myumi.ch/AZwVe for details.
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Congratulations to Baobab Fare owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere. I need to get to Detroit ASAP!

wdet.org/2024/04/03/bao…

This is a must-read on AGOA reauthorization. Some very creative fixes 👇

Congratulations Senegal 🇸🇳! At his inauguration, President Faye committed that “Senegal will be a country of hope, at peace, with an independent justice system and a stronger democracy.” reuters.com/world/africa/f…

Great to see U.S. Congressional leadership in the region, focusing on AGOA reauthorization and engaging African governments on opportunities to strengthen this landmark bill.

mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressio…

I really value these reports. Can't wait to dig into the latest from AidData

aiddata.org/publications/b…

Honored to speak at ASC's 15 anniversary event. I look forward to engaging with fellow participants, faculty, and students. See you there!

Looking forward to reading this World Bank report on how to tap the potential of Madagascar's cities.

worldbank.org/en/country/mad…

'I send warm wishes to the Senegalese people, who have demonstrated that the right to vote—and have that vote counted—remains democracy’s threshold liberty.' - President Biden

whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

The new Nigeria Super Eagles jerseys are 🔥. I need one ASAP 🇳🇬

Every time I listen to Mamman Sani, I just marvel at this talent and artistry. H/T sahel sounds for introducing me.

youtu.be/2_eoPDduXhg?si…

Spectacular image from NASA Earth Observatory site: 'the Ruki River, coursing gently through the Congo Basin, is like a dark tea...some researchers to think it is one of the darkest blackwater rivers on Earth.'

earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/152578/…

Only 3 percent of Yale undergraduates studied abroad Africa during the 2022–23 academic year. Yale African Studies, what's the plan to increase those numbers?

The legend is touring again. 'Mannenberg' is such a beautiful and arresting song.

theconversation.com/abdullah-ibrah…

'In the coming years, [Africa] will have 400-500 million new young tech-savvy customers who are new potential users and subscribers.'

bbc.com/news/world-afr…

'The current system needs more than just adjustment—it needs an overhaul. Africa must be at the centre of these reforms' - Nana Akufo-Addo Hakainde Hichilema William Samoei Ruto, PhD

economist.com/by-invitation/…