Yinka Ibukun

How City Life Transformed Accra’s Compound Houses, text by me and photos by @nipahdennis via the amazing @CityLab team ["bloomberg.com/news/features/…"]

Illegal gold mining in Ghana is destroying its environment and hurting its finances. Yet neither of the main political parties have addressed the issue, as millions rely on the sector for work, reports @YIbukun trib.al/XGyDrNQ

Our lead story for the Next Africa newsletter is on Senegal. So it was fitting that we publish a French version for the first-time ever. Please share with your francophone networks. Merci !

Cette semaine, la lettre d'information Next Africa porte sur le #Sénégal, alors on a saisi l'occasion pour la traduire en français pour la toute première fois. Dites-nous ce que vous en penser !

I'm breaking an X hiatus today to participate in a Space on African elections via @bpolitics and what's at stake. Join us if you can: twitter.com/i/spaces/1MYxN…

It's pub day from my dear friend's newest book!

"3.3 billion people—about half of the world’s ­population—are living in countries that spend more on debt payments than on education and health care" @ezrafieser and @YIbukun on the developing economy debt crisis bloomberg.com/news/features/…

Hi friends, it's been a minute since I posted here. That's because I've been more active on LinkedIn over the past few months. If you're on there too, you can follow this link to connect and keep engaging: linkedin.com/in/yinkaibukun

An abrupt decision to end fuel subsidies is making electricity more expensive in Africa’s biggest city, Lagos. Here's how Nigeria is unplugging from dirty generators and taking a gamble on solar power, reports @YIbukun trib.al/wih0tub

@A__Diack Thanks for sharing, ọkọ mi!

@Ramah_Nyang Thanks for sharing, Ramah!

How #Nigeria’s drastic fuel price hikes in 2023 cracked open a window to tap into the power of our resident fusion reactor. youtu.be/NDxsgA50OYk?si… The v. talented @YIbukun is in it. Worth watching the whole thing.

Join @jennzaba on Africa Amplified for a monthly deep dive into Africa's biggest stories, discussing the steps taken to help deliver on the region's quest to bridge the gap with global powers 📅 Starting Friday 3 Nov 🕠 5:30 AM London 🕢 7:30 AM Johannesburg 🕢 9:30 AM Dubai

🏆We are proud to unveil the Cassava Republic Press Black Women's Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize! Valued at an astounding $30,000, this ground-breaking initiative is set to redefine the narrative for Black women writers across the globe. 🔗bit.ly/46pUqNB

@Vandeerpee Hi Ọba, can I get a temporary follow-back to send you a DM?

🗣️Les appels à candidatures pour des #formations en #journalisme économique et financier , qui auront lieu à Abidjan et à Dakar, sont ouverts jusqu'au 22 septembre. Le calendrier des cours est adapté aux professionel(le)s. Pour plus d'infos : bmia-fr.os-apps.co.za #BMIA

The #quake shone a spotlight on #Morocco regional income and development disparities. While Marrakech has long been the haunt of statesmen, celebrities and billionaires a short drive away lie settlements with poor access to basic services #xj4y7vzkg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

WATCH: Brice Nguema is sworn in as Gabon's new transitional leader, a week after soldiers overthrew President Ali Bongo trib.al/IliHrY3

We are calling for applications for an eight-week editorial internship. To apply, send your resume and a short cover letter to editorial@narrativelandscape.com, stating why you want to work with us. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. See poster for more details.

African leaders, silent when elections are disputed, may be partly to blame for a string of coups trib.al/m9eG0UX

#Gabon coup could be the first real test for the resilience of debt-for-nature swaps, as the deals gain traction among banks, investors and developing nations - with @estebanduarte4 via @climate bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Soldiers have seized power in Gabon, marking the ninth military coup in sub-Saharan Africa in just three years. @jennzaba looks at why the region has become prone to these takeovers and why there’s concern about potential for more destabilization trib.al/Xx06KJO