Sarah Zimmerman
@sjzimmerman.bsky.social
Historian, gender, West Africa, French imperialism, militarization, Author of Militarizing Marriage (Ohio UP 2020). Past-présidente of French Colonial Historical Society, BCDSS alum, recovering Oakland As Fan, PNW hiking/backpacking...w/ signature typoes
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Militarizing Marriage
Following tirailleurs sénégalais’ deployments in West Africa, Congo, Madagascar, North Africa, Syria-Lebanon, Vietnam, and Algeria from the 1880s to 1962...
www.ohioswallow.com
Militarizing Marriage is now OpenAccess!
Thanks to Ohio University Press (with the generous support of a Mini-Grant from RSP at WWU) for facilitating the process.
Now you can access tirailleurs sénégalais' conjugal relationships across French Empire at the speed of a download.
Thanks to Ohio University Press (with the generous support of a Mini-Grant from RSP at WWU) for facilitating the process.
Now you can access tirailleurs sénégalais' conjugal relationships across French Empire at the speed of a download.
Got out for a nice 11m "new to me" hike yesterday. A typical low elevation PNW hike--miles of 2nd/3rd growth woods, then an ephemeral "overlook," then back to the trailhead.
Saw another owl. Contemplated the beauty of "maintained" nature & its history of resource extraction. Twas a beautiful day.
Saw another owl. Contemplated the beauty of "maintained" nature & its history of resource extraction. Twas a beautiful day.
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Got out for a nice 11m "new to me" hike yesterday. A typical low elevation PNW hike--miles of 2nd/3rd growth woods, then an ephemeral "overlook," then back to the trailhead.
Saw another owl. Contemplated the beauty of "maintained" nature & its history of resource extraction. Twas a beautiful day.
Saw another owl. Contemplated the beauty of "maintained" nature & its history of resource extraction. Twas a beautiful day.
Oakland, Dakar, & Philadelphia
What cities have you had the most fun in?
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Oakland, Dakar, & Philadelphia
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The U.S. military is being used inside the United States. There's a lot we don't know about how, why, and under what authorities.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The U.S. military is being used inside the United States. There's a lot we don't know about how, why, and under what authorities.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
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"Deaths and near-fatalities among children in Washington's child welfare system have slowed, but are still expected to hit a record level in 2025."
"15 deaths and 30 near-deaths among these children, many of them infants and toddlers."
#Washington #USA #Drugs #Housing
"15 deaths and 30 near-deaths among these children, many of them infants and toddlers."
#Washington #USA #Drugs #Housing
Deaths and critical injuries in Washington's child welfare system near record high
Deaths and near-fatalities among children in Washington's child welfare system have slowed, but are still expected to break a record in 2025.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"Deaths and near-fatalities among children in Washington's child welfare system have slowed, but are still expected to hit a record level in 2025."
"15 deaths and 30 near-deaths among these children, many of them infants and toddlers."
#Washington #USA #Drugs #Housing
"15 deaths and 30 near-deaths among these children, many of them infants and toddlers."
#Washington #USA #Drugs #Housing
A brief history of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as "Hemedti", who "made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan."
Sudan conflict: Who is RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo? - BBC News
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A brief history of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as "Hemedti", who "made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan."
"El-Fasher’s capture gives the RSF not just symbolic dominance but also strategic control, consolidating the group’s supply corridors through Chad and Libya, securing its hold on gold-rich territory, and isolating the SAF’s eastern command around Port Sudan."
How the fall of El-Fasher could cement Sudan’s partition
Marking one of the bloodiest chapters in the brutal 18-month war, the fall of El-Fasher to the RSF could permanently alter Sudan’s map
www.newarab.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"El-Fasher’s capture gives the RSF not just symbolic dominance but also strategic control, consolidating the group’s supply corridors through Chad and Libya, securing its hold on gold-rich territory, and isolating the SAF’s eastern command around Port Sudan."
Sudan is ranked 16th largest gold producer worldwide.
RSF is more heavily involved in the gold trade, but both sides have been smuggling and selling vast amounts of gold to fund their military operations. The UAE plays a key role in the gold smuggling connected to Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
RSF is more heavily involved in the gold trade, but both sides have been smuggling and selling vast amounts of gold to fund their military operations. The UAE plays a key role in the gold smuggling connected to Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Gold, Militias, and War: Sudan’s Complex Path to Peace - TRT World Research Centre
A civil war erupted in Sudan on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) headed by Mohamed Hamdan Da...
researchcentre.trtworld.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Sudan is ranked 16th largest gold producer worldwide.
RSF is more heavily involved in the gold trade, but both sides have been smuggling and selling vast amounts of gold to fund their military operations. The UAE plays a key role in the gold smuggling connected to Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
RSF is more heavily involved in the gold trade, but both sides have been smuggling and selling vast amounts of gold to fund their military operations. The UAE plays a key role in the gold smuggling connected to Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Mauritanian Government Bans Throwing Cash at Social Events
Does anyone know why the government would do this?
Does anyone know why the government would do this?
Le gouvernement interdit le jet des billets de banque lors des évènements sociaux
Le gouvernement mauritanien a annoncé l’interdiction de jeter des billets de banque lors d’événements sociaux, notamment dans les salles de réception. La ministre du Commerce et du Tourisme, Zeinebou ...
www.chezvlane.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Mauritanian Government Bans Throwing Cash at Social Events
Does anyone know why the government would do this?
Does anyone know why the government would do this?
<< WOW >>
On 29 October, two Emiratis and one Iranian held hostage by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM were released following extensive negotiations, in exchange for 50 million euros and 20 tons of weapons and ammunition.
JNIM also understands the power and wealth of UAE.....
On 29 October, two Emiratis and one Iranian held hostage by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM were released following extensive negotiations, in exchange for 50 million euros and 20 tons of weapons and ammunition.
JNIM also understands the power and wealth of UAE.....
Au Mali, trois otages du JNIM libérés en échange d’une rançon et d’armes
Kidnappés fin septembre à Bamako, les trois otages ont été libérés par leurs ravisseurs à Gao, dans le nord du pays, en échange du versement d’une rançon de plusieurs dizaines de millions d’euros et d...
www.jeuneafrique.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
<< WOW >>
On 29 October, two Emiratis and one Iranian held hostage by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM were released following extensive negotiations, in exchange for 50 million euros and 20 tons of weapons and ammunition.
JNIM also understands the power and wealth of UAE.....
On 29 October, two Emiratis and one Iranian held hostage by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM were released following extensive negotiations, in exchange for 50 million euros and 20 tons of weapons and ammunition.
JNIM also understands the power and wealth of UAE.....
What a disambiguating opening line of caution!
"Not to be confused with other massacres in El Fasher, such as during the Darfur genocide of 2003–2005."
"Not to be confused with other massacres in El Fasher, such as during the Darfur genocide of 2003–2005."
El Fasher massacre - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
What a disambiguating opening line of caution!
"Not to be confused with other massacres in El Fasher, such as during the Darfur genocide of 2003–2005."
"Not to be confused with other massacres in El Fasher, such as during the Darfur genocide of 2003–2005."
While Chad is widely suspected of supporting the RSF, particularly by funneling UAE military assistance to them...
Chad is preparing for an influx of approximately 120,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing the most recent fighting. According to the UNHCR, 100,000 Sudanese have arrived since April.
Chad is preparing for an influx of approximately 120,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing the most recent fighting. According to the UNHCR, 100,000 Sudanese have arrived since April.
Le Tchad observe avec attention l’évolution du conflit au Soudan voisin
Outre un probable afflux de réfugiés s'ajoutant à près d'un million et demi de Soudanais sur son territoire, la prise de la capitale du Darfour Nord par les FSR du général Hemedti risque d’accentuer…
www.rfi.fr
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
While Chad is widely suspected of supporting the RSF, particularly by funneling UAE military assistance to them...
Chad is preparing for an influx of approximately 120,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing the most recent fighting. According to the UNHCR, 100,000 Sudanese have arrived since April.
Chad is preparing for an influx of approximately 120,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing the most recent fighting. According to the UNHCR, 100,000 Sudanese have arrived since April.
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My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
The weight of the past in this headline!
Zuma was in Burkina Faso to attend a major conference on Pan-African cooperation, which brought together over 700 Afro-descendants and delegates from around the world.
Zuma was in Burkina Faso to attend a major conference on Pan-African cooperation, which brought together over 700 Afro-descendants and delegates from around the world.
Jacob Zuma, héritier de Mandela, au pays d’Ibrahim Traoré, héritier de Sankara
Dans un panel universitaire comme en audience avec le capitaine Ibrahim Traoré, l’ancien président sud-africain a affiché des convictions révolutionnaires au Burkina Faso. Et a lancé un appel à la sou...
www.jeuneafrique.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The weight of the past in this headline!
Zuma was in Burkina Faso to attend a major conference on Pan-African cooperation, which brought together over 700 Afro-descendants and delegates from around the world.
Zuma was in Burkina Faso to attend a major conference on Pan-African cooperation, which brought together over 700 Afro-descendants and delegates from around the world.
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<rubs hand together excitedly>
“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion”
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
OpenAI in Danger After Authors Suing It Gain Access to Its Internal Slack Messages
Authors and publishers, who are suing OpenAI, secured access to internal Slack messages and emails discussing the deletion of pirated books.
futurism.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
<rubs hand together excitedly>
I, along with many of you, have flights we would rather catch in the upcoming month. That written, why aren't the air traffic controllers (NATCA) striking?
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I, along with many of you, have flights we would rather catch in the upcoming month. That written, why aren't the air traffic controllers (NATCA) striking?
I am stunned. This is horrifying. Identifying "proof" of genocide from space. Will UN member-states act? Embargo the funders?
"humanitarian observers are suggesting the new satellite imagery shows a more systematic way of killing that is making them warn of a possible genocide unfolding."
"humanitarian observers are suggesting the new satellite imagery shows a more systematic way of killing that is making them warn of a possible genocide unfolding."
November 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I am stunned. This is horrifying. Identifying "proof" of genocide from space. Will UN member-states act? Embargo the funders?
"humanitarian observers are suggesting the new satellite imagery shows a more systematic way of killing that is making them warn of a possible genocide unfolding."
"humanitarian observers are suggesting the new satellite imagery shows a more systematic way of killing that is making them warn of a possible genocide unfolding."
Made it up to 2000ft? If you squint in the first photo you can see Mt Tahoma (Rainier). The feathered creature and I shared an eternity when our eyes met. It is certainly mushroom season here.....
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Made it up to 2000ft? If you squint in the first photo you can see Mt Tahoma (Rainier). The feathered creature and I shared an eternity when our eyes met. It is certainly mushroom season here.....
As I click around in the XXI family, I found this interview with Olivier Dubois, who was held hostage by JNIM for nearly two years in the Sahel....
Al-Qaida au Sahel. L’ancien otage Olivier Dubois se livre Au Poste - Podcast
Pendant presque deux ans, du 8 avril 2021 au 20 mars 2023, le journaliste Olivier Dubois (Libération, Jeune Afrique, Le Point…) a été l’otage de Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, une filiale (…)
afriquexxi.info
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As I click around in the XXI family, I found this interview with Olivier Dubois, who was held hostage by JNIM for nearly two years in the Sahel....
Well this is a new fresh awful....I'm reading through the @afriquexxi.bsky.social reporting on Bolloré...a media empire in France and francophone regions of the continent.
The story bookends--buying a cigarette manufacturer in 1985 and corruption charges from a large group of plaintiffs in 2025
The story bookends--buying a cigarette manufacturer in 1985 and corruption charges from a large group of plaintiffs in 2025
Bolloré devra-t-il restituer le fruit de la corruption aux Africains ?
À travers une plainte déposée devant le parquet national financier de Paris, un collectif d’associations poursuit le groupe Bolloré pour ses acquisitions de concessions portuaires litigieuses en (…)
afriquexxi.info
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Well this is a new fresh awful....I'm reading through the @afriquexxi.bsky.social reporting on Bolloré...a media empire in France and francophone regions of the continent.
The story bookends--buying a cigarette manufacturer in 1985 and corruption charges from a large group of plaintiffs in 2025
The story bookends--buying a cigarette manufacturer in 1985 and corruption charges from a large group of plaintiffs in 2025
King County's Girmay Zahily made the list! We all know the guy at the top of the list.......
Trump era: Meet 11 Africans in the race to build an inclusive America - The Africa Report.com
The New American Leaders Action Fund advocacy group has endorsed 72 immigrants, including 11 Africans, in local and state elections across the country next month.
www.theafricareport.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
King County's Girmay Zahily made the list! We all know the guy at the top of the list.......
US foreign policy in Africa is dispiriting...
Trump recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the resource-rich territory in his first term...Last month, the State Department said American companies investing in the occupied territory would henceforth be eligible for US government support.
Trump recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the resource-rich territory in his first term...Last month, the State Department said American companies investing in the occupied territory would henceforth be eligible for US government support.
US-Africa Week Ahead: Mozambique, minerals and MINURSO - The Africa Report.com
UN braces for a Trump showdown over the Western Sahara. The annual renewal of the 1991 UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) will test the divided Security Council.
www.theafricareport.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
US foreign policy in Africa is dispiriting...
Trump recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the resource-rich territory in his first term...Last month, the State Department said American companies investing in the occupied territory would henceforth be eligible for US government support.
Trump recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the resource-rich territory in his first term...Last month, the State Department said American companies investing in the occupied territory would henceforth be eligible for US government support.
No more forever presidents....Biya will be 99 when his new term ends....
There is a two-term limit for the president in the new 2016 Constitution of Ivory Coast. This limit has been lifted for Alassane Ouattara.
There is a two-term limit for the president in the new 2016 Constitution of Ivory Coast. This limit has been lifted for Alassane Ouattara.
‘Forever presidents’ are the biggest threats to democracy, stability in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire
Biya's and Ouattara's unwillingness to relinquish power could have destabilizing effects in the coming years
coogunmodede.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
No more forever presidents....Biya will be 99 when his new term ends....
There is a two-term limit for the president in the new 2016 Constitution of Ivory Coast. This limit has been lifted for Alassane Ouattara.
There is a two-term limit for the president in the new 2016 Constitution of Ivory Coast. This limit has been lifted for Alassane Ouattara.