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An unexpected debut on the national news at one today! Thanks to the fantastic crew that got me acquainted with quite a different studio very quickly 😮💨
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Nancy Kacungira
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Nancy Kacungira
@kacungira
BBC News Presenter & Correspondent | Africa focus | Stories, systems & how they shape what we see
Joined October 2011
- Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, got his US visa 24 hrs before the race of his life. A flight from Kenya to Oregon is 18+ hrs. He has 3hrs after landing to clear customs, get to the arena, pick accreditation, warm up, then compete with the other (well-rested) athletes.
- For the first time in history, the world’s top architecture prize (Pritzker) has gone to a black winner - Diébédo Francis Kéré of Burkina Faso. His buildings are a true testament to the beauty of working for and with local communities, local materials, and homegrown uniqueness.
- Against all odds, he landed on time, made it to his race in the 3 remaining hours, and finished in 3rd place, qualifying for the 100m semi-final with a time of 10.10 seconds!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, got his US visa 24 hrs before the race of his life. A flight from Kenya to Oregon is 18+ hrs. He has 3hrs after landing to clear customs, get to the arena, pick accreditation, warm up, then compete with the other (well-rested) athletes.
- A recent report by the World Bank says South Africa is the world’s most unequal country, where 10% of the population owns 80% of the wealth. These photos by Johnny Miller highlight the architecture of separation and inequality.
- Benin is reclaiming its history: this 30m statue, just unveiled in Cotonou celebrates the warrior women of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey, the only documented female army in modern history.
- From Lekki to Kampala, frustrated youth are saying they are tired. They need to be listened to before it’s too late.
- Meta is being sued for $2bn for fueling ethnic violence in Ethiopia. One of the lawsuit’s petitioners is the son of Meareg Amare, a University Professor who was hunted down and killed in 2021, weeks after posts inciting hatred and violence against him spread on Facebook.
- I wonder why people keep saying Africa may have been ‘spared the worst’ of Covid19. Spared by who? Does the quick action and agency of Africans count for nothing?
- Ghana’s government has announced it will cover all water bills for 3 months, frontline health workers treating COVID-19 patients will receive 50% additional salary allowance + all health workers will be granted a 3 month tax holiday
- If you watch BBC News you’ll be familiar with this signature tune.. I was awed to find out how much work and effort it took to make that sound I hear before I go on air!
00:00 - Replying to @kacungiraThe drama some athletes have faced getting to the World Athletics Championships in the US highlights the visa problems faced by Africans especially. The crazy thing is, Africans donate millions to rich countries every year through high visa fees (which aren’t even reciprocal)
