RIP Sir Brian Urquhart. Very few individuals, many SGs included, did so much to shape United Nations and UN Peacekeeping. nytimes.com/2021/01/03/obi…

We must hold every country accountable for this damning report. The convening of #COP26 must be an international priority. nytimes.com/2021/02/26/cli… COP26 Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma Patricia Espinosa C. António Guterres Italy-AOSIS Fellowship LDC Chair UN-OHRLLS Antigua & Barbuda NY

In #SIDS🏝️, #ClimateChange is not only an environmental issue but a threat to their peace and survival.   #SIDS are calling for vital and immediate actions to address their #ClimateSecurity.   Read 👉 bit.ly/SIDSBulletin33 #RisingUpForSIDS

We are pleased to share the cover of the forthcoming third issue, which will be released later this month. The issue is guest-edited by A.K Alexis🦉 @StephanieWanga Vash Lives On Cover image by Teddy Tavan (bear arts)

Looking forward to this amazing read

Island Songs by the brilliant Alex Wheatle. Enjoy. #WindrushDay2021 #supportBlackWriters

Congratulations @Lolwe and Troy Onyango (Wuod Awuor) on this issue. It is no easy task putting a publication together, but you make it look easy. I’m looking forward to digesting everything from this amazing group of writers, poets, illustrators, and photographers.

I am thrilled to have my short story #Connections published in @Lolwe’s latest issue. Such an honour.

Issue 3 of Lolwe is available to read online. Guest-edited by Akhim Alexis and Elfreda Tetteh, it features 18 contributors from various countries. Read here: lolwe.org/issue-3/

Connections – Carlisle Richardson lolwe.org/connections/?u…

In just over a year since its founding, Lolwe has achieved remarkable milestones, publishing some of the continent’s finest established and emerging voices, including one that went on to be shortlisted for the 2021 Caine Prize for African Writing. brittlepaper.com/2021/07/nairob…

It's hard to explain to the "non-initiés" why Jacob Desvarieux's death, yesterday is so impactful. He was one of the Caribbean musical group Kassav masters. Covid-19 took him and many of his admirers by surprise. He marked my generation w/ his new zouk rythms & his modesty.

Connections – Carlisle Richardson lolwe.org/connections/?u…

“Africa and the Caribbean, together, seek global bargaining power” lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…, via The Lowy Institute #caricomafricarelations #CARICOMAfrica2021 #AfricaCARICOM

My latest piece in The Lowy Institute on international impacts of the Africa CARICOM Summit #caricomafricarelations #CARICOMAfrica2021 #AfricaCARICOM

Africa and the Caribbean, together, seek global bargaining power | Carlisle Richardson ift.tt/3zzbfEz

Almost 25% of Haitians have no access to basic water services; stark disparity between urban and rural areas: in 2020, 62% of urban residents had access to basic water services versus 84% of rural residents. We need to do better and faster in light of re-emerging cholera.

Pleased to have my latest short story, “The Dilemma” published online by Litro Magazine. It’s an honour. You can read here. litromagazine.com/usa/2023/11/th…

"This is what happens when politicians allow corruption to fester." In a world of polarizing politics and lies, what will be our legacy? #PoliticsLive #CivilServices #WritingCommunity Carlisle Richardson litromagazine.com/usa/2023/11/th…