Joe Mendy

Blogger and international affairs enthusiast with special interests in elections, human rights & governance in Africa.
I follow Gambia's attempt at democracy.

[Joe Mendy @Ajuma2014]

Sham #elections are a waste of money & destabilise nations. #Eritrea 's Isaias doesn't bother himself with such pretence. But #Congo's #Kabila is cornered & must hold one in December.
#Zimbabwe #ZimbabweDecides2018 #ZimElections2018

[CPJ Africa @CPJAfrica]

Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène has been behind bars since 2018.

He is serving a life sentence in prison for murder, a crime that witnesses told CPJ he couldn't have committed.

Join CPJ in calling for his release!

https://t.co/7vosQMiJhd

[Shanlon Wu @shanlonwu]

Great piece on the power of focused protests -
https://t.co/UPkotIjgVM

[GGA @GGA_org]

The DRC finds itself at a geopolitical crossroads, navigating the complexities of great power competition, regional rivalries, and internal stability. Leleti Maluleke, Good Governance Africa's peace and security researcher, highlights how U.S. engagement under the Trump administration is characterised by a transactional approach, with little regard for African affairs. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/wrFIHyRQgV

[Bloomberg @business]

Why should Asian allies trust the US now, asks @KarishmaJourno. They're wondering what Trump means for their security, and whether they should accommodate China more https://t.co/ktx8cCk9Gl via @opinion

[Adela Raz @AdelaRaz]

11women leaders & writers reflect on democracy's value in 2024, a pivotal year wt 1/2 the world voting. A moment of change but also fear. Women lead the fight for rights,yet remain most vulnerable. Discover their powerful vision for a better future. #Democracy #WomenInLeadership

[Jim Acosta @Acosta]

Listen to the show Trump doesn’t want you to hear… now available on Apple Podcasts. https://t.co/xzrDUqyrZR

[Craig Crawford @craig_crawford]

Ignoring court orders is where dictatorship begins..
https://t.co/EFA30vZ6gg

[ISS @issafrica]

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger officially exit #ECOWAS: a turning point for West Africa.

Analysis by Fahiraman Rodrigue Koné and Hassane Koné, ISS experts on the Sahel 🧵

[Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts]

Earlier this week I shared 10 actionable ways to make a difference during the Trump years. If you aren't sure where to go from here, these 10 action items will help you find a way to move forward. Read here: https://t.co/lSEam146c8

[Emadeddin Badi @emad_badi]

As Russia shifts its gaze from Assad to Haftar, the Mediterranean once again becomes a theater of fragile power plays and unlearned lessons.

My latest @ACMideast @AtlanticCouncil examines the echoes of Syria’s collapse in Libya’s uncertain future:

https://t.co/91H7Ia40cp

[The Daily Beast @thedailybeast]

Republicans on Tuesday ripped JD Vance, Marco Rubio and others for their absences from the chamber, which allowed Senate Democrats to ram through key Biden judicial nominees. https://t.co/H7miGlpVVO

[Shanlon Wu @shanlonwu]

The start of the Musk Presidency - my take on Musk & MAGA's disorganized (for now) but dangerous plans for retribution -
https://t.co/cTyWQqehtn

[Equiano d' Sassa @EquianoBriefs]

I know peace is bad business for weapon companies, for their powerful shareholders, and for the lobbyists hired to pressure governments into wars, through those ideological gymnastics. But still, WE NEED PEACE. Shares and profits are worthless in a nuclear hell.

[Mark Zandi @Markzandi]

I’ve hesitated to say this at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, but with last week’s big GDP revisions, there is no denying it: This is among the best performing economies in my 35+ years as an economist. Economic growth is rip-roaring, with real GDP up 3% over the past year. Unemployment is low at near 4%, consistent with full employment. Inflation is fast closing in on Fed’s 2% target - grocery prices, rents and gas prices are flat to down over the past more than a year. Households’ financial obligations are light, and set to get lighter with the Fed cutting rates. House prices have never been higher, and most homeowners have more equity in their homes than ever. Corporate profits are robust, and the stock market is hitting a record high on a seemingly daily basis. Of course there are blemishes, as lower-income households are struggling financially, there is a severe shortage of affordable homes, and the government is running large budget deficits. And things could change quickly. There are plenty of threats. But in my time as an economist, the economy has rarely looked better.

[Yahoo News @YahooNews]

Pregnancy brain does exist. A study of the brain of a woman, age 38, found changes in areas tied to socializing and emotions, lasting up to two years post-birth. More research could shed light on postnatal depression and preeclampsia. https://t.co/kPyadj4qjz

[Shanlon Wu @shanlonwu]

When President Kamala Harris signs into law a bill protecting reproductive freedom may it be named in memory of Amber Nicole Thurman on behalf of all women harmed by the work of George W. Bush, Donald J. Trump and their judicial executioners.
.@Lawrence
https://t.co/SOoEZqx3Mi

[ACLED @ACLEDINFO]

Cabo Ligado Update (19 Aug-1 Sept): Regaining control of Mocímboa da Praia was a priority for Rwandan forces when they deployed to Mozambique in 2021. Three recent incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in the area. Explore: https://t.co/4iTORcSs1G

[Forbes Africa @forbesafrica]

#CurrentAffairs
Pravin Gordhan, the former South African Minister of Finance and a prominent figure in the fight against state capture, passed away today at the age of 75, following a short battle with cancer.

Read more by clicking here⤵️
https://t.co/IeTRDHLCSk

[Melanie D'Arrigo @DarrigoMelanie]

Russia paid $10 million to Republican influencers to create and push propaganda meant to divide our country and fuel Republican culture wars.

And it's not even listed as one of the dozens of stories on Fox News' homepage.

[Martin Plaut @martinplaut]

Why Sudan’s catastrophic war is the world’s problem - from the Economist.
"If much more help does not arrive, it may prove the worst famine in the world since millions starved to death during China’s Great Leap Forward in the late 1950s and early 1960s." https://t.co/joVAOHqugW