locowings

Mother, news junkie, social media addict.
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[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: https://t.co/Ghy11RZNkq

[locowings @locowings]

@SketchesbyBoze Still trying to find the original source for this screen shot…?

[HERI @heri_uct]

Imagine surviving in the Kalahari thousands of years ago—one of #Africa’s driest environments.

Discoveries in #archaeology show that early humans didn’t just endure this environment, they adapted with remarkable skill

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/spK2O8hnNT

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

NEW! @henry_nxumalo is seeking an Audience & Revenue Development Consultant to join @OurCityNews, its virtual non-profit newsroom focused on Johannesburg 🇿🇦.

The consultant will support audience growth & sustainable revenue development

Apply by Feb. 1: https://t.co/0HhKXeObGw

[locowings @locowings]

@chalmermagne Source pls?

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

We are inviting applications for a key leadership role as Director of Communications at @WHO to lead our strategic communications and global advocacy.

The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026. For more information, visit https://t.co/pQnAptwmmv

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

📚 Course by @africanofilter & @thomfound.

Are you looking to learn how to tell better stories about Africa?

Here's a course which can guide you on how you can be part of the move to shift the narrative about & in Africa away from harmful stereotypes. https://t.co/LoBFjFjA8H

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

Got good environmental story ideas?

@Mongabay, a GIJN member, seeks your pitches. They are accepting proposals from experienced journalists for conventional news stories, in-depth features, investigative reports, profiles, & case studies.

Details 👉 https://t.co/6hj3vVJIna

[Ruffin Perri-Greno @gyina_yie]

FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2026.

1. British Council STEM Scholarships In UK 2026-27 (Fully Funded)
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2. Simon Fraser University Scholarships In Canada 2026-27 (Fully Funded)
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3. Charles University Development Scholarship In The Czech Republic 2026-27 (Funded)
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4. Yale Young African Scholars Program 2026-27 (Fully Funded)
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5. Aarhus University Scholarship In Sweden 2026-27 (Funded)
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6. University of Waterloo Canada Scholarships (Funded)
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7. GWSC Scholarships in Asian Institute of Technology 2026 (Funded)
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8. Queen's University Belfast Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships In Ireland 2026 (Fully Funded)
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9. Hertie School Data for Good Scholarship In Germany 2026 (Fully Funded)
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10. The Royal Society Industry Fellowship 2026 (Funded)
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11. Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program 2026 (Fully Funded)
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12. Doha Institute Graduate Scholarship in Qatar 2026 (Fully Funded)
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13. McGill University Scholarships In Canada 2026 (Fully Funded)
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14. Concordia University Scholarships In Canada 2026 (Fully Funded)
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15. HAN Univesity Scholarship In Netherlands 2026 (Funded)
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#copied : Scholarships Abroad

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

💼 @bbcworldservice is hiring!

They seek a Senior Correspondent, Africa to provide quality, informative news reports and programmes across the range of BBC News outlets.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya.

Apply by January 25. https://t.co/8lOEVH7hQa

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

📢 @ICFJ, @ONECampaign, & the Elliott family seek entries for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.

Winners will receive a $5,000 cash prize & a personalized crystal award.

Deadline: January 9, 2026. https://t.co/vd8UJWUTaX

[locowings @locowings]

@washingtonpost This is a bullshit post.

[locowings @locowings]

@WorldResources Awesome. What tools can you provide to help accomplish these 3 things?

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

💼 @LHreports has two paid fellowships for 2026.

They are hiring two part-time fellows to join their open-source (OSINT) & reporting teams.

👉 Reporting fellowship: https://t.co/7mEF8QhOK7
👉 OSINT fellowship: https://t.co/e16FsAwkvJ

📅 Deadline: January 2, 2026.

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

📢 @dw_akademie is now accepting applications for its International Media Studies (IMS) programme in Bonn, Germany.

Applicants from Africa are eligible for the 10 full scholarships on offer.

Apply by March 15, 2026 👉 https://t.co/OyVhM6cZuW

[eNCA @eNCA]

A new flu variant has been causing chaos in Europe and Asia. It has triggered a surge in flu cases in China leading to temporary school closures in some regions. Professor Tulio de Oliveira from the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation at Stellenbosch University will unpack this and more on the #SouthAfricanMorning. #DStv403 #eNCA

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Being in nature reduces fatigue and boosts attention.

34 experiments: After walking, playing, and learning in parks, forests, or water, kids & teens show better focus and self-control.

Not all outdoor time is equal. Green and blue spaces are more refreshing than urban settings.

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Having children “tends to coincide with a lasting drop in employment and earnings for moms but not dads”—and a growing body of research has identified a significant, underdiscussed factor perpetuating this disparity, @stephmurrayyyy writes: https://t.co/BqwlMDiYNd

[locowings @locowings]

@Romy_Holland eveyone here is a bot or full of shit. I had 2 kids at home, vaginally, with a midwife. I didn't tear. I didn't have 'ring of fire'.

I did feel I would not be able to do it, contractions were awful, shoulders were the worst. Birth is different for all - no matter what you choose

[Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla]

So, today @tedtalks announced that my TED talk ‘This is What a Digital Coup Looks Like’ was their most watched talk of the year.

It’s sort of amazing & terrifying.

Because this *is* what a digital coup looks like.