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Abatoni Columbia Journalism School So proud of you I could cry 😭! Look at youuuuu, you DID that 🥰♥️

Exactly nine months ago I relocated from Nairobi to New York for my Master’s at the Columbia Journalism School. It’s been an unforgettable but intense experience of covering several stories in this city that never sleeps. Looking forward to the next chapter! #BlackGirlMagic

As Russia struggles in Ukraine, Central Africa Republic envoy in Moscow mentions the construction of an “army base” that could eventually host 5,000 to 10,000 Russian troops. jeuneafrique.com/1449095/politi…

When things fall into place >>>>>

Some personal news 🎉: After 4 years of covering security in Africa with BBC Monitoring, I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining RANE in New York as a Global Security Analyst, with a primary focus on the continent.

Côte d’Ivoire deserved their win today. They wanted it more and they got it!

Tomorrow, I will join a discussion on the rapid expansion of terrorist violence in the Sahel, driven by local al-Qaeda and IS groups, and its implications as a potential epicenter of international terrorism. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/19356…

I spoke to BBC News Africa about the factors behind recent large-scale jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso and why the junta is struggling to contain the insurgency. Listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

My recent assessment for RANE examines how Sudan's civil war is fueling ethnic violence, arms proliferation, and regional instability, with no resolution in sight. Read here: api-prod.stratfor.com/article/securi… #Sudan

🚨New Publication Alert 🚨 🇳🇬🇧🇫🇸🇩🇲🇿🇸🇸 My latest post examines the difficulties facing the military in Northeast Nigeria, Captain Traoré’s popularity and internal tensions, RSF drone strikes, IS-M attacks, and airstrikes and humanitarian crisis in South Sudan. Read more below:

Gahh! Just saw the cowboy carter lady. Will be a while before I recover

IS's Africa-based branches now account for nearly 90% of the group's global attack claims - up from around 70% last year

I like listening to podcasts because it’s basically getting to enjoy a conversation without having to participate in it

Traveling keeps you inspired. A change of environment is good for the soul.

“you're up early” bold of you to assume I've slept

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"come, hide from the heavens with me…"

No one knows you. No one has a story about who you are. No one is waiting for you to be the person you were yesterday. You're just a stranger in a chair by the window, watching a city that doesn't need anything from you. It's the feeling that anything could happen. That the