#sahel

[sidetrek]

some sketches of a silly chaos agent character that would be fun to play around with

[akm87]

[global-musings]

Soninke Woman

[unbfacts]

In Burkina Faso, farmers dig small zai pits into hard, dry soil and fill them with compost or manure. These tiny pits work like little rain traps, helping water sink in and bringing worn-out soil back to life. Sources also say the organic matter can attract termites, and their tunnels help even more water soak into the ground. Nature really brought the whole squad.

[afriblaq]

#westandwithburkinafaso

[ptseti]

Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso has launched a massive, state-funded infrastructure campaign to build a 332-kilometre, four-lane (sometimes reported as eight-lane) highway connecting the capital, Ouagadougou, to the commercial hub, Boo-Dioulasso.

The project, part of the Faso Mêbo initiative, is designed to reduce dependence on foreign aid and foreign contractors by using local engineers, soldiers, and newly purchased heavy machinery.

MY. FVCKING. HERO

[alkebulannews]

France got expelled from 6 African countries in 3 years. Its budget failed — twice. Its credit was downgraded by Fitch, Moody's and KBRA. Then it showed up in Nairobi with $27 billion and a defence pact giving its soldiers immunity from Kenyan courts. The mainstream media is calling this a new era of partnership. I call it a legal document that needs reading. Series starts now.

Africa is being Colonized....again

[cyphyree]

FREE RICE - Official UN World Food Program free nonprofit game that Feeds those in Need!! https://freerice.com/

What does it do?

You play simple trivia games in-browser, and for every correct answer you will help raise "rice" (meaning money to go into emergency relief such as rice and other foods) to help feed those most in need.

Freerice officially works with the United Nations World Food Program (see: https://unric.org/en/freerice/ ), which serves, as of writing:

State of Palestine

Afghanistan

Ethiopia

Ukraine

Sudan

Yemen

See more listed here: https://www.wfp.org/emergencies, as linked from Freerice

How does it work?

Private sponsors now match the rice grains earned in the game. Every question you answer correctly earns 10 grains of rice, triggering a financial payment to WFP. The donations generated through Freerice help support WFP's work in emergencies around the world. (source: https://freerice.com/frequently-asked-questions )

100% of all funds generated via Freerice go to the World Food Programme. Freerice does not earn or keep any money it raises.(source: https://freerice.com/about-us)

Important Notes!

If nothing shows up when you hit "PLAY GAME," try enabling cookies to reveal the site shown above

Making an account is OPTIONAL, not having one does not lessen your impact

Can be used towards virtual community service (download a certificate to fill out yourself)

Freerice has no time limit and perfect for using in conjunction with arab.org, a single click website for various good causes