Tomi Oladipo
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The US has renewed AGOA - the trade agreement with Africa ustr.gov/about/policy...
Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON – Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December 31, 2026, with retroactive eff...
ustr.gov
February 4, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The US has renewed AGOA - the trade agreement with Africa ustr.gov/about/policy...
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed answered questions in parliament today. Loosely addressing recent clashes & his gov's fallout with neighbouring Eritrea. When asked what was behind the feud with Eritrea, he stated that things began to unravel when Eritrean soldiers massacred civilians during the Tigray war.
February 4, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed answered questions in parliament today. Loosely addressing recent clashes & his gov's fallout with neighbouring Eritrea. When asked what was behind the feud with Eritrea, he stated that things began to unravel when Eritrean soldiers massacred civilians during the Tigray war.
Contrary to Trump's assertions, the US will keep sending its troops abroad. apnews.com/article/nige...
US announces military team sent to Nigeria after recent attacks
The U.S. has sent a small team of military officers to Nigeria, according to General Dagvin R.M. Anderson of U.S. Africa Command.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Contrary to Trump's assertions, the US will keep sending its troops abroad. apnews.com/article/nige...
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"Epstein’s network is an MRI of the establishment."
"Epstein’s most stupendous feat was to become a powerful New York insider after being registered as a sex offender."
"America’s deeper question is whether it can restore a culture of shame."
Always essential @edwardluce.bsky.social
"Epstein’s most stupendous feat was to become a powerful New York insider after being registered as a sex offender."
"America’s deeper question is whether it can restore a culture of shame."
Always essential @edwardluce.bsky.social
The Epstein rot goes deep
America must now ask itself if it can restore a culture of shame
www.ft.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"Epstein’s network is an MRI of the establishment."
"Epstein’s most stupendous feat was to become a powerful New York insider after being registered as a sex offender."
"America’s deeper question is whether it can restore a culture of shame."
Always essential @edwardluce.bsky.social
"Epstein’s most stupendous feat was to become a powerful New York insider after being registered as a sex offender."
"America’s deeper question is whether it can restore a culture of shame."
Always essential @edwardluce.bsky.social
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Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
The US is bombing Somalia at levels never seen before. I’ve written for @semafor.com on the logic and contradictions driving this policy. www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
View: Why US airstrikes in Somalia are reaching record levels under Trump
The Pentagon’s opacity over the attacks is creating an accountability gap, drawing parallels with the administration’s immigration enforcement push at home.
www.semafor.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The US is bombing Somalia at levels never seen before. I’ve written for @semafor.com on the logic and contradictions driving this policy. www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
Missed this one on Epstein saying Cote d’Ivoire smells.
February 2, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Missed this one on Epstein saying Cote d’Ivoire smells.
Interesting episode of Noah Okafor's vlog with his brothers. His father tells the story of how he started life in Europe on his own as a teenager. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhqE...
From 0 to 100｜Die Geschichte der OKAFORS
YouTube video by DIE DREI OKAFORS
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Interesting episode of Noah Okafor's vlog with his brothers. His father tells the story of how he started life in Europe on his own as a teenager. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhqE...
Arsenal are so organised.
January 31, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Arsenal are so organised.
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I noticed this article is listed written by “Al Jazeera Staff”. No coincidence the Traore cult have been bullying journalists who write anything critical of him. x.com/ajenglish/st... #BurkinaFaso #lwili
Al Jazeera English on X: "Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties https://t.co/ofZel1kR5J https://t.co/LhC3c7OrTp" / X
Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties https://t.co/ofZel1kR5J https://t.co/LhC3c7OrTp
x.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I noticed this article is listed written by “Al Jazeera Staff”. No coincidence the Traore cult have been bullying journalists who write anything critical of him. x.com/ajenglish/st... #BurkinaFaso #lwili
Here we go.
The new Epstein files production features numerous allegations made against Donald Trump and others.
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Here we go.
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Tesla is going to stop making the Model S and Model X to retool the factory to make Optimus robots?
a close up of a man in a suit and tie with a hand holding his tie .
ALT: a close up of a man in a suit and tie with a hand holding his tie .
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Tesla is going to stop making the Model S and Model X to retool the factory to make Optimus robots?
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The $40 million that Bezos paid for the Melanie propaganda film would cover the cost of about 200 journalists for a year.
News: The Washington Post is preparing to slash upwards of 300 staffers, incl sports, metro and foreign desks @nataliekorach.bsky.social reports.
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
Post Parting Depression
Looming cuts at The Washington Post threaten to decimate key coverage areas as staffers question the motives and commitment of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.
www.status.news
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The $40 million that Bezos paid for the Melanie propaganda film would cover the cost of about 200 journalists for a year.
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Larry Nance Jr., forward for Cleveland Cavs
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Larry Nance Jr., forward for Cleveland Cavs
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Exclusive: Border Patrol “Commander at Large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role and is expected to retire soon, sources tell Nick Miroff.
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Exclusive: Border Patrol “Commander at Large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role and is expected to retire soon, sources tell Nick Miroff.
Nigeria’s military finally admits it’s put some of its officers on trial for an attempted coup www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Nigeria military to try officers over alleged plot to topple government
A probe by Nigeria's military found that some of the 16 officers arrested last year for misconduct may have been plotting to overthrow the government and they will now face trial, the Defence Headquar...
www.reuters.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Nigeria’s military finally admits it’s put some of its officers on trial for an attempted coup www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Interesting how slow mainstream media are to respond to events likethe Minnesota shooting, not just in reporting it but in piecing together the evidence. They’re usually, at best, a sleep cycle behind. They’ll end up putting out watered-down versions of what’s already out there.
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Interesting how slow mainstream media are to respond to events likethe Minnesota shooting, not just in reporting it but in piecing together the evidence. They’re usually, at best, a sleep cycle behind. They’ll end up putting out watered-down versions of what’s already out there.