Zainab Ismail

Multimedia Journalist | Storyteller | Regional & International Affairs | All views are my own unless expressed otherwise

[Zainab Ismail @zeynabIsmail]

@MwangiMaina_ @lindahoguttu Huge congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽

[The Global Centre for Policy and Strategy @GLOCEPS1]

To gain deeper insights into 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐒' 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡, listen to the speech delivered by H.E. Hon. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan, in the video below
@JapaninKenya @jica_direct_en @ForeignOfficeKE @SingoeiAKorir @AminaJMohammed @zeynabIsmail @ZainabHawa @IntRelationsKe @amolosango @Dr_J_Ojiambo @Muniudiplomat @PeterOnsar14329

𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢 𝐓𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 ���𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦

[Monica Juma @Monica_Juma_]

Today, I had the distinct pleasure and honour to pay a courtesy call on His Excellency  Alexander Van der Bellen @vanderbellen - President of Austria, at the Presidential Chancellery(Präsidentschaftskanzlei), in the historic Hofburg Imperial Palace, Vienna.

I conveyed our appreciation of Austria's steadfast partnership and commitment to the UN family in Vienna, a city that continues to embody the spirit and practice of multilateralism.

As host country of @UN_Vienna, Austria continues to set a strong example, anchoring a system of shared purpose at a time when the world needs it dearly.  

I drew from his counsel and insight at the start of my tenure as the DG, UNOV and ED, @UNODC, and very much look forward to deepening the cooperation between UN Vienna and Austria.

[Rafael Mariano Grossi @rafaelmgrossi]

Glad to welcome the new @UN_Vienna Director-General and @UNODC Executive Director @Monica_Juma_ to the Vienna-based organizations family.

At a time when effective multilateralism matters more than ever and international organizations face growing challenges, her dynamism and experience will be important in strengthening cooperation. I look forward to working together on our shared priorities, and she can count on the @IAEAorg as a close partner in the important work ahead.

[Zainab Ismail @zeynabIsmail]

Congratulations Ambassador @NuursViews

[Abdirashid Nor @Abdirachiid]

Congratulations to Ambassador @NuursViews, former Spokesperson of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, and now Spokesperson of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Yusuf (AU).

Ambassador Nuur Sheekh is a friend and brother whom I deeply respect 1/2

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: President Trump says that “effective immediately” the U.S. will start to blockade ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz. Follow AP’s live updates. https://t.co/ZIkLdcH2vt

[Zainab Ismail @zeynabIsmail]

Very scary 😦

[Abdulahi Adan @AbdulahiAdan10]

Be safe... street gangs alert. 😳

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

They circled the Moon while the rest of us stayed glued to screens full of war and outrage.
Humanity can reach farther than ever before, yet still can't reach across a border to shake hands.
We're smart enough to survive space.
When will we be wise enough to survive each other?

[Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz]

Diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of the ongoing war in the Middle East are progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully with the potential to lead to substantive results in near future. To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture. We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region.

@realDonaldTrump
@JDVance
@SecRubio
@SteveWitkoff
@SEPeaceMissions
@drpezeshkian
@mb_ghalibaf
@araghchi

[Julians Amboko @AmbokoJH]

One Petroleum Ltd

[Zainab Ismail @zeynabIsmail]

It’s not normal at all, but we are emotionally desensitized so that it looks like it just ‘normal’ news.

[Ciru Muriuki 🇰🇪🪬 @CiruMuriuki]

We’re becoming numb to the deaths of children and I HATE that.

[Zainab Ismail @zeynabIsmail]

Well…

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

BREAKING: US President Donald Trump claims that Iran called him for talks, and not the other way round.

No official comment from Iran yet on Trump’s claims of talks but its semi-official Mehr news agency says there are no negotiations.

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/fEytrBldB7

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

Trump is losing control of this war.

[Inside the Haramain @insharifain]

SHAWWAL 1447 Crescent 🌙 search today!

Join us as we bring you coverage of the Shawwal 1447 crescent search today in Saudi Arabia which will determine the Day of Eid Al Fitr 1447

Announcement of the results of the search will be made around 6:10pm (Makkah time)

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.

I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.

It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC.

May God bless America.

[Zainab Ismail @zeynabIsmail]

I hear you😭😭The fries too…

[Mrs. M @Mutho_nee]

@CiruMuriuki Mimi ni Najmi, yaani the egg chop just went kabisa! 🥹🥹🥹

[Zainab Ismail @zeynabIsmail]

@Honeyfarsafi @Khahu_kani May Allah make it easy for you and give you shifaa. Ameen.

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

The Memo:

The scores of deaths and destruction of property resulting in heavy losses countrywide, are a painful and critical food for thought.

Despite repeated alerts from the weatherman, the Nairobi City County govt failed to unclog drains ahead of the heavy rains.

The authorities should not wait for the next disaster to strike to act.

#NTVTonight @zeynabIsmail

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

Women Breaking The Glass Ceiling:

Lucy Kariuki, who has been in the field for 30 years, works as a chief engineer for Kenya Pipeline.

24-year-year old Annmaria Kerubo is trying to rewire Kenya’s tech industry and its leadership.

#NTVWeekendEdition: https://t.co/GCxemwSjlV

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

Personal Safety During Floods

Flood waters can rise rapidly, often catching people off guard

The first and most critical step is to move to higher ground immediately.

Even shallow water can sweep a person off their feet or carry vehicles away.

#NTVWeekendEdition @zeynabIsmail