Chief Africa Correspondent for @TheEconomist
Joined on 5 February, 2008
Quoted @HEBobiwine
Yes, for standing and defeating Gen. Museveni in an election, which he resoundingly rigged, I am still under house arrest 8 days later! I thank all friends in Uganda and abroad who continue to stand with us, until we put an end to this indignity. Uganda will be free.
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Despite all the challenges 2020 a record-breaking year for fundraising for African start-ups. Fintech dominating
Replying to @eolander: "I can be 100 percent Congolese and 100 percent Chinese," said social media influencer and aspiring popstar Zhong Feifei in a…
Bernie meme from Ethiopia
Quoted @ReutersAfrica
South Africa to pay big premium for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from India's SII - Business Day
What’s maddening is that South Africans risked their health to be part of AZ trials and the government then accepts the argument that SA didn’t participate in research & development of the vaccine.
Very noticeable in the past two weeks how many of the people I follow across the continent either getting covid or reporting friends passing from the disease. Supports data suggesting harsher second wave.
Quoted @gyude_moore
Congratulations to @POTUS. Joining my voice to other Africans at home and in the Diaspora who hope for a better, more substantive engagement. We're rooting for you and hope you can achieve your agenda - both for the American people and for the world. THREAD
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"I can be 100 percent Congolese and 100 percent Chinese," said social media influencer and aspiring popstar Zhong Feifei in a Q&A with Teen Vogue.
Replying to @shurufu: Ms. @TheAmandaGorman was glorious.
A lot of love for Amanda Gorman on my feed from across the continent
Replying to @MamadouSowICRC: Amanda Gorman. You are amazing! ❤️
Replying to @nthakoana: #InaugurationDay Amanda Gorman!
Zimbabwe love
Quoted @JoeBavier
Exclusive: COVID-19 shots to cost $3 to $10 under African Union vaccine plan. Nice scoop from @DG_Lewis and @winning_alex
The global and pan-African vaccine response is, compared with past pandemics, remarkable, even if it is still not as fast and fair as one would like.
Replying to @thomas_m_wilson: At this rate it will take years to vaccinate some populations, prolonging the pandemic: “The longer the virus is able…
At this rate it will take years to vaccinate some populations, prolonging the pandemic: “The longer the virus is able to travel the world, the greater the risk of mutations and the greater the risk that the vaccines we do have will become ineffective”
Is there an estimate of excess mortality for England & Wales in 2020?
Just filed my last piece of the year.
Bloody knackered but I feel so lucky to do this job.
Among other things, in 2020 I’ve reported on:
— How African politics is becoming more competitive. Young people sick and tired of their ageing rulers (1/12)
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