By the ever brilliant Penny Dale bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

The story that inspired the amazing production Broken Chord by choreographer ⁦Gregory Maqoma⁩ and composer ⁦the.other.sibisi⁩. Go see it if you can. bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

Humour and defiance in the face of Uganda’s parliament rushing through a hateful and discriminatory law against the country’s LGBT people

So beautiful

The horrendous, farcical details broken down by Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo.

Here's my latest BBC News Africa BBC News (World) article. It's about the political killings of up to 90,000 people in #Angola in 1977 and how the authorities continue to inflict pain on the orphans and other family members left behind. bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

I see #sports bras are trending. I interviewed Lisa Lindahl a few years ago, the #Woman who revolutionised sport for #Women in a man’s sporting world by inventing a fundamental bit of equipment - the #SportsBra listen 👂🏼 here bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

My latest for #BizDaily on BBC World Service : Why is it so expensive to fly within #Africa and why does it have a negative impact on everyone, not just travellers? ✈️ bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…

The legend that is @bbcBola. I have loved listening to you, as millions others have - and it was a real privilege and lots of fun to work with you for so many years. Go well dear friend and enjoy your rest and new life.

Poignant and powerful.

Why is flying within Africa more expensive and difficult than just about anywhere else? And why does that affect the prosperity of people who have never set foot on a plane? bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

It was a real pleasure to speak to the creators and puppeteers. If you’re in Edinburgh, why not go and watch this? Incredible story, superb performers and very special puppets ⁦roshina ratnam⁩ Baxter Theatre⁩ ⁦Fahiem Stellenboom⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

I’m really looking forward to this event Lewes Depot for #WOFFF23. It’s for all women of every age + people who love them. The more we understand periods, the more we understand perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. Tips, facts +fun with women who know what talking about!

Thank you Peter Oloya for sharing your touching and inspiring story with me - and for making such beautiful art. If you’re in London, UK, Peter’s work is on at ⁦PANGOLIN LONDON⁩. bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

My column today City A.M. on the Hargreaves Lansdown Why Women Invest report, what’s holding women back from the stock market and how unleashing investor power can help the economy. Also celebrating role models Clare Lombardelli Bank of England and Sam Poling BBC News (UK) bit.ly/3wFFMEX

Enjoyed sub-editing this wonderful piece by Penny Dale on the bold pink Barbican Centre makeover: bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

Not only disappointed but also very concerned about this dystopian ruling on #TickleVGiggle , which distorts key concepts like sex and discrimination while dodging Australia's international human rights obligations vis-à-vis women. If unchallenged, this decision would set a

The artist who gives every mood a colour. The ever-brilliant Penny Dale has written this truly beautiful BBC News Africa article about the Ghanaian artist Joseph Awuah-Darko bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Great working with Atieno Ndomo, Charles Abugre, C.P. Chandrasekhar, Julians Amboko to produce this really important and engaging podcast for International Development Economics Associates We talk about causes, consequences and solutions to the global debt crisis. 🎧 economics-from-the-south.captivate.fm

Another epic 2.5 hours on BBC World Service this morning talking about the big news stories of the week, including Russia, Ukraine, Trump, Israel, Egypt and much more. Thanks to the excellent Rebecca Kesby and Joseph Torigian for such an interesting show. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w1…