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a very precedented attack on media
A (rather bad) photo from my trip to Jimma. Monday, August 10, 2026.
Hi there,
I got back from a reporting trip to Jimma this Monday evening and will be heading back out to Hawassa early tomorrow, so I'm keeping this edition somewhat sho...
waiting for the rainy season to fight
At the opening of the art exhibition Threads of Resilience. Left to right: Kenyan artist and curator James Muriuki, photographer Maheder Haileselassie, and anthropologist Dr Olivia Howland. Afrika House, Nairobi, Kenya. July 29, 2026.
Hi t...
one “ruthless criminal enterprise” down
A photo from my trip to Bishoftu last week.
Hi there,
I hope your weekend was fun.
I’m heading to Nairobi this week, where I’ll be attending a workshop on gender responsive reporting. I’m hoping it will be an insightful one. If you’re i...
fact-checking the grapevine
Left: Netsanet G/Michael, founder of Qibibilosh. Right: Yours truly, moderating the Q&A session following the screening of Sidet.
Hi there,
Shout out to everyone who made the time to join us last Friday at the screening of the documentary...
harmful coping mechanisms
A photo from my trip to Awash.
Hi there,
I hope your weekend was fun. I spent mine in Awash with friends; I swam, read, napped, drank coffee, and fell trying to be adventurous (swim in a lake).
If you’re free this coming Friday at 5 pm,...
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