Kenneth Davidsson

I used to make fun of this kind of thing when reporting in North Korea.

The new government of Hungary after inauguration. Never been so cool to be Hungarian.

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of #EVs in #Africa, led by #Ethiopia Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport. Africa imported 44,358 electric vehicles from China in 2025, according to data from China’s Commerce Ministry, up from 19,386 in 2024. The shipments, valued at over $200 million, highlight growing demand, especially in Ethiopia after it banned new imports of gas and diesel-powered vehicles in 2024. More than 115,000 EVs are now on Ethiopia's roads, accounting for about 8% of the national fleet. In 2025, it imported a third of Africa’s imports from China, ahead of other major markets in South Africa, Egypt, Morocco and Nigeria. “From a general perspective, it is sustainable,” said Hiten Parmar, executive director of South African- based The Electric Mission. “By replacing imported fuel with domestically generated electricity, Ethiopia is strengthening its energy security position.” Ethiopia has a special advantage in that more than 90% of its electricity comes from renewable sources, mainly hydro and solar. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric project, is expected to double its power generation, though the facility and has fueled a decade-long dispute over water supplies with downstream Egypt and Sudan. “That scale of generation creates a foundation for electrified transport,” Parmar said. “It allows EVs to be powered by locally produced clean energy, rather than costly imports.” “By gradually adopting EVs, that intensive fuel import expenditure can be reduced and redirected into other critical development needs,” Parmar said. abcnews.com/Business/wireS…

It’s a cult.

@HW_Lysekil Detta är ganska elementärt, men vad jag inte förstår är att så många kända kristna ledare fortfarande stöder denna man.

Ais definition: Kännetecken på falska profeter: Självupphöjelse: De fokuserar på sig själva, sin egen rikedom eller makt, snarare än att upphöja Jesus. Förvriden lära: Deras budskap motsäger Bibeln och skapar splittring och otro snarare än tro.

Evangelical Christian leaders literally gathering around a gold statue of the president and celebrating it, all while raging against any accusation of idolatry. This is what idol worship looks like.

All he wanted was to turn off the tap…😂😅🤣

The State Department fired 200 experienced U.S. Foreign Service Officers today. No Administration has been more dismissive of our nonpartisan career diplomats. Shameful.

An internal #US government document, seen by Reuters and sent by the U.S. State Department to several countries, said the U.S. would rescind "on or around May 4" an executive order signed by Biden imposing the sanctions on #Eritrea. Ties had been on ice for decades, even before the sanctions were imposed. It was unclear when the sanctions would be lifted. Neither the U.S. ​State Department nor the Treasury immediately responded to requests for comment. reuters.com/world/africa/u…

🇲🇾 The true size of Malaysia

🇩🇪 German postwoman celebrates 15 years of delivering mail by boat For 15 years, Andrea Bunar has been delivering post by boat in the UNESCO-designated Spreewald Biosphere Reserve in Germany.

Skriver om egyptiern Said Abdelrazek som just nu sitter fängslad efter att officiellt ha försökt byta religion från muslim till kristen (något som fastslås på ID-korten). Hittills har ingen egyptier lyckats byta bort sin muslimska identitet. dagen.se/nyheter/han-ne…

The atmosphere in the Pentagon is reportedly in "disarray," with senior officials fearing that the internal cohesion required for a functioning military has been severely damaged by Hegseth’s leadership. share.google/hrHFFSyZoMWrJ3…

Just got this text from my Moscow mobile operator: “During preparations for and the holding of holiday events from 5-9 May temporary restrictions to mobile internet and text messaging are possible in Moscow and Moscow region. This may cause difficulties with cashless payments, use of ATMs and GPS services.”

African economies are more resilient than ever; a good reminder and optimistic perspective from @kopalo ft.com/content/d84cc8…

Sources tell CNN US/Israeli strikes to resume on Iran within 24 hours.

The clock is ticking on South Sudan’s elections Pelle Enarson, Head of Delegation of the European Union to South Sudan says Elections cannot take place if it’s exactly like it is now,” he was speaking during a press briefing in Juba on Monday.

#Ethiopia @flyethiopian just suspended its daily flights to Dubai following missiles attack by #Iran , breaking the ceasefire. Other major airlines are also suspending flights/diverting. Oil price rises today. Buckle up!

Emirati media reporting the UAE is preparing a severe retaliatory response against Iran following recent attacks, warning of "harsh revenge."