“Africa is often seen as a place of challenges, but it’s also where some of the most exciting opportunities are.” — Fatima Jimanate Umar, Investment Executive, Nigeria In the latest episode of our Africa Day series, Fatima shares how development finance is helping unlock what’s already possible.

Fatima Jimanate Umar-Obubo, an Umoja Works member, reflects on the Hausa phrase “Kasuwa mai Tasowa” meaning a market that is emerging or becoming. Rather than focusing on what markets lack, this perspective centres on what is possible. #BII #ImpactInAction #FrontierMarkets #ImpactInvesting

This Spotlight is from Vivianne Infante, Coverage Director – Ethiopia, DRC and ARIA Lead. Vivianne shares insights on the DRC, a key Frontier Market where BII is investing to support a more balanced, resilient economy. Listen to her perspective. #BII #ImpactInAction #FrontierMarkets #EconomicGrowth

Many African cultures have a shared understanding of connection and collective responsibility. In this video Inge Schneider reflects on the South African philosophy of Ubuntu meaning “I am because we are” and how it shapes the way we work at BII. #BII #ImpactInAction #ImpactInvesting

To celebrate #AfricaDay, we’ve launched a special voicenote series sharing what makes Africa such an exciting place for impact investing. Sherine Shohdy, Head of Office and Coverage Director, whose insights reflect the spirit of innovation, resilience, and opportunity that define Africa today.

🌍 Shape the Future with Impact! 🌍 Applications open for our Investment & Impact Graduate Analyst Programme! Gain hands-on experience, travel to countries we invest in, and help drive real change. Watch Ruby Palmer’s video for a glimpse. *UK-based programme. Africa-based programme coming soon

Nadia El-Tawil shares the Arabic understanding of impact as something that creates lasting change. It’s a perspective that reflects how we work at BII, investing in businesses that create jobs, strengthen essential services and expand opportunity. #BII #ImpactInAction #ImpactInvesting #Africa

We’re proud to support TradeDepot, a platform empowering informal retailers in Nigeria, especially women-led microbusinesses, with easier access to goods and financial services. #WomenInBusiness #ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #SustainableDevelopment #FemaleEntrepreneurs #SocialImpact

We've signed an MoU with FinDev Canada. We aim to: - Collaborate on joint transactions of up to $100 million, with a goal to mobilise up to $500 million in private capital. - lowering barriers for private investors and drive capital toward sustainable development. Learn more here: lnkd.in/ew2Vt5B6

As part of ‘Innovations changing the world’, we’re highlighting Fasal. Their app helps farmers predict weather, optimise resources like fertiliser and water, and secure top crop prices. #InnovationsChangingTheWorld #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #SustainableInvesting #BIIImpact

Swiss officials launched urgent tracing after confirming a rare Andes Hantavirus case linked to the deadly MV Hondius Cruise Ship Outbreak. 👉 Read the full story at NewsLink7.com #AndesHantavirus #MVHondius #Hantavirus #Switzerland #WHO #CruiseShip #Outbreak #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Europe

#Euro 2012. Chaos on the streets. #Croatian fans clashing with police. Then something bigger happened: #BadBlueBoys #DinamoZagreb #ultras pulled a #Torcida fan #HajdukSplit ultras to safety. In #Croatia, these groups are fierce rivals.🇭🇷 #football #footballnews #footballfans #footballculture #fyp

There is a pattern here. When the question is simple but the answer is politically expensive, people suddenly need “more context.” I saw it in legislative meetings. Now I’m watching it play out nationally. The language is different. The strategy is the same. Delay. Deflect. Avoid the clean answer.

Genussfahrt, mit abgedichteter Frontscheibe, durch die Feldwege. Fasan schlich auch aus dem schattigen Gebüsch. Junge Rinder Stehen in dem Renaturiertem Bachlauf, zwischen Obstbäumen

🎥 From Geneva, ahead of a particularly busy World Health Assembly our Executive Director @drluispizarro.bsky.social, shares the important topics we’ll be following closely next week. #WHA79 #GlobalHealth #NeglectedDiseases

Released Trump Epstein!!! #Pinks #BlueCrew #Epstein #Trump #NoKings #ChildRapist #AuctioningChildren #LockTrumpUp SHARE!!! SHARE!!! SHARE!!!

I’ve always been able to stand firmly in my values while also working across the aisle to deliver results. Oklahoma has the highest number of wrongful convictions in the country. For years, the compensation they received from the state was nowhere near enough.

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New Firefox update lets you add your own image or even gif as the background of the new tab window

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Saturday Morning, I turn over in my bed. Just one more hour of peace, but no, "Meow Meow Meow" instead! When my kitty gets ignored, Hell hath no fury like a Cat scorned! #Caturday #saturdayvibes #weekend #cats #poetry #poem #humor #vss365 #fury

Civilians are paying the price of war. They must be protected at all costs. International humanitarian law is not optional. It must be respected by all parties, at all times. #NotATarget

“We’ve been at the end of a Trump whim, not win!” “The Iran problem has paused for now, but the Trump problem hasn’t.” MAGA is celebrating the end of Trump's 'war of choice' but do they have bigger fish to fry?

Do not watch this if you have anxiety! Spoiler- she survived!

Night-time is prime-time. That's what I always say when teaching people to do astral projections and to marry spirit spouses. Katie Souza is the "spiritual warfare" expert for Portland-based DontMessWithOurKids, Her Voice Movement, and The Collective Church in Tigard.

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Jessica Shepard grabs the offensive board off the missed free throw, and Azzi Fudd hits the midrange jumper. 2 point game! #WNBA

One of the very first court cases filed against the Administration was right here in NH challenging the President's unconstitutional and un-American Executive Order to end birthright citizenship. I won’t quit fighting for you — from the halls of Congress to our federal courts. 🇺🇸

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Wistikles | Canada recorded a 37% drop in new international students in early 2026 mainly because the government capped study permits and tightened visa approvals. These steps were taken to reduce pressure on housing and public services. #wistikles #canada #VisaRules #ImmigrationPolicy #StudentVisa

With the possibility of a 24-team playoff, do you want Ole Miss to be in a system that could get them in nearly every year, or would you prefer the old 16-team model? Why?

#basketball #nba #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/lss22mvc

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Introduced to Australia in 1935, cane toads quickly became one of the world’s most damaging invasive species. With toxic defenses, rapid reproduction, and no natural predators, they’ve spread across Northern Australia, impacting native wildlife like the quoll. Cute Little Killers on Curiosity Stream

🎤 Kacey Musgraves told the crowd before returning to the stage for an unplanned encore of “Slow Burn” at her sold-out Gruene Hall show. When she released Golden Hour, she blended country with pop, disco and more. It quickly became one of the genre’s biggest crossover successes: bit.ly/4tp21GU

#INTERNACIONAL | El Comando Sur informó sobre una operación en el Pacífico Oriental contra una embarcación presuntamente ligada al narcotráfico tres presuntos integrantes abatidos y sin bajas entre militares 🔥⚓ #Narcotráfico #PacíficoOriental #ComandoSur #EstadosUnidos

This week‘s Recap with Rick: new addiction recovery services in Sedro-Woolley and fighting to pay TSA agents while we reform ICE.

#trump #legal #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-14/us/Politics/fr/bs/Trump-fait-appel-de-la-bataille-judiciaire-concernant-les-sanctions-contre-les-cabinets-d'avocats/1276370

To the brave Men and Women who gave all for our freedom. Good morning Blue Sky

The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world. Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.

Place enemies. Set traps. Build your challenge. With Maker Mode, create your dungeon, test it instantly, then share it with the world. Join 6,000+ player-made dungeons across 8 unique themes in Quest Master.

I got to hang out with Trung Pham, owner of Pham's Rice Bowl in the Midtown Global Market. They are one of the original vendors at the market!

🧠✨As 2025 draws to a close, EAN President Elena Moro reflects on a year of remarkable milestones and looks ahead to the exciting opportunities on the horizon in 2026. ✨ Wishing our community a joyful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year! Read more: buff.ly/GStnv80

#LVFC was amazing Thanks to everyone for making my first con experience so wonderful

Cinema from the spot, courtesy of Carles Gil 🎥

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 BIG BRO / LITTLE BRO HARPER & SCOUT LIFE LESSONS 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 MOMMY: What's today, Scout? SCOUT & HARPER: LAKE DAY! SCOUT: Looking for trouble. HARPER: Trouble this way! LESSON: "Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things." - Henry Ward Beecher

US confirms it’s going after Cuba after Iran. #news

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I tried tossing the food, but it didn’t encourage them to approach. So, I decided to leave the food on the ground and quietly walked away. Once I left, I could see them eagerly coming out to eat. When I returned with another bag of food, I found they had already ate everything and were hiding again

But see that’s the point! Where are the missing ducks? What’s that pigeon’s backstory? Is he in on the missing ducks?! 👀 #writing #writingcommunity #author #writer #pantser #writersky #booksky #writesky

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One of our favourite morning songs 🎵 vowel bat. He helps us remember the 5 vowels in our alphabet.

This year’s theme for #AANHPIHeritageMonth is “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.” Dr. Emmeline Ha, president of the District of Columbia AFP, shares the importance of mentorship and leadership in family medicine. Discover ways to get involved: https://bit.ly/3PpwRRN

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The sophistry inspiration: A scene from an anime named Overlord Here, a discussion takes place between the leaders of two kingdoms. Ainz (skeleton) is the aggressor and is explaining why he plans to slaughter the other leader's entire populace. Pay attention to the surface-level argument he uses.

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X launches React with Video: respond to any post with a video clip, TikTok-style, with PiP and split-screen modes

📊The full breakdowns are live on Substack: theblacktechie.substack.com 🏀Seven games. 🏀One pattern. 👀What will tomorrow show us about Atlanta's bench with Connecticut in town? 🍑Every Dream game. 🔢Every number that matters. 📊The Data Assist™ is here to help!

Renting is changing. As a landlord you need to get on top of these important changes. The law has now changed, and it will affect how you manage your tenancies. Act now: read the guidance, and check what you need to do at gov.uk/rentingischanging