Africa’s Tech Ecosystem: China Builds the Infrastructure, America Owns the Apps

China spent decades building an entire ecosystem around critical minerals. The U.S. is trying to catch up through deals. Is it too late? 🎧 New episode out now - tinyurl.com/bdf8c2xk

Chinese state-owned firms still play a major role in Brazil, but private companies are now expanding fast, especially in autos, tech, and services.

Two districts need roads. One is poor, isolated, and needs a road to connect farmers to the market. The other is politically pivotal in the next election. Which one gets the road? That question reveals the politics behind development finance in Africa.

🧵China’s Brazil Boom China is facing pushback across Latin America, but not in Brazil. Tulio Cariello joins Eric to explain why Chinese FDI into Brazil is surging. Watch - tinyurl.com/mp3chp7s

Small South Asian States & Strategic Hedging How are smaller countries adapting to a multipolar world? Eric speaks with Sagar Prasai and Mandakini D. Surie on shifting strategies, great-power competition, and China’s growing influence. Watch - tinyurl.com/33aywhet

Panama is now caught in the middle of a growing U.S.-China clash over control of strategic canal ports. Pedro Armada joins Eric to explain why Beijing’s pressure campaign may be escalating and why Panama’s options are narrowing. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

South Asia’s real crisis isn’t just great-power rivalry, it’s regional dysfunction.

Is Beijing Worried About Being Locked Out of Africa’s Minerals? How is China reacting to mineral alliances that sideline it in Africa? Geraud looks at Beijing’s rhetoric, risk calculus and concerns.

In our latest episode, we examine what the end of the U.S.-led international order could mean for China’s ambitions, global governance, and the future of great-power competition, with Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

The Iranian Parliament has introduced a bill proposing a $50 million dollar state funded bounty for the killings of Donald Trump, Netanyahu, and Brad Cooper, the US CENTCOM Commander, and other US and Israeli officials for the killing of their former supreme leader, calling it “reciprocal action.“

Our parents said “we got McDonald’s at home.” Now folks can’t afford THAT either. Ground beef. Potatoes. Bread. Grocery prices jumped more in April than in 4 YEARS. What did YOU stop buying? This is Trump’s economy on your table. #TrumpsGroceryCrisis

“Dr. Swain, no freaking way I’m buying your book.” @crockett.house.gov & @repmoskowitz.bsky.social grill Nashville Republican (former mayoral candidate & Vandy Prof) Carol Swain on her refusal to acknowledge certain hate groups are white supremacists. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DYnZ5BQ...

From serious to savage 😳 @trueeager.bsky.social breaks down the range of nicknames used for Trump 🦫👇 Which one sticks? 👇 Full Episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHpN... #politics #uspoli #iranwar #trump

Antimicrobial resistance has been growing into a serious threat, yet political action has fallen short through both lack of understanding and lack of will. The government must face up to this crisis and take the bold action needed to protect our future. #AMR #PublicHealth

Way to go, Belgrade. Huge gathering once again, just one day after a paid government anti-blockade blockade (make it make sense). #Serbia #Protest #Student www.instagram.com/reel/DOEc4lI...

🎁 12 Days of Democracy: Day 3 🎁 Today's present will be opened by... @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social! Let's see what's inside 👇

Ukrainian girl reacts to fireworks at parade abroad.

THE PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESSWAY: Exploring the USA today.

***The Following Contains Explicit Language and Adult Content*** We’re Still Doing 90‑Day Clauses?! WWE’s Wildest Rule Lives On Segment is from AJ OUM Episode 354 For ALL THINGS OUM: Click here: www.linktr.ee/ajoum #AJOrsini #DeceiveDave #OUM #WWE #NonCompeteClause

Glorious! Enough said ..

Hutson forces the issue and Suzuki ties the game late

It takes more than just your hair… 💔

Job interview outfit for a very warm day, any opinions?

The situation in the occupied territories, and this is just what's available online. In reality, there are far more attacks. We're already seeing information that drivers are refusing to enter the occupied territories, and we understand them, ..... 1/2

Fall River police are seeking the public's help in locating a man accused of destroying a shooting victim's memorial. https://www.wcvb.com/article/fall-river-police-vandalism-shooting-victims-memorial/71413769 

Ebola update

Love it when Bunnings busts out the ethereal dream pop while your looking at new compost bins options

Hegseth announces that the number of National Guard troops deployed to DC will "surge" this summer

In 2022, when he was still working the Fox News job that elevated him into the Trump administration, Hegseth decried "insider trading" by federal officials "They enrich themselves while they're supposed to be temporary public servants"

#boycott #naacp #blackathletes I hope they do boycott these Southern College's Take your talent to HBCU's

Kill the witnesses, starve the rest! #Gaza #Ceasefire #WarCrimes open.substack.com/pub/austinsi...

El incendio de un vehículo obliga a desalojar varias viviendas en Mogán, en el sur de Gran Canaria.

WE GETTING LIT AND THE GAMES ON

A little revenge, as a treat edited by ImJamssEmail@gmail.com #vtuber #SinkingCity

One of Burning Man’s most well-known camps is asking the community for help after severe weather damaged its infrastructure. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RDEbd6

Explore a giant living fridge before it completely defrosts store.steampowered.com/app/4568940/... #gaming #games #indie

Ever feel like you’re in the room… but not really in the room? The smarter you become, the more you see. And sometimes… that separates you. Hidden cost of intelligence. #Intelligence , #DeepThinker , #LonelyGenius , #MindsetShift, #SelfGrowth #Overthinker #Philosophy #HighIQ

"Just please help ... I am quite worried about how this direction is heading." Nicolas Carlini, a research scientist at top AI company Anthropic, says AI is rapidly improving at hacking. He's used AI to find so many bugs that he can't report them.

Tai Shan (Smithsonian National Zoo) enjoyed bamboo shoots on 5/20/26 💙

At the San Jose Giants game. No Level or Barajas :( Maldonado hit a bomb already.

Jaron Elkins is one of the more exciting prospects in the Dodgers system. Tools are off the charts (7 HR and 16 SB this season) but strikes out far too much (roughly 30% entering today). After two failed bunt attempts, he nearly hit Ontario's LF scoreboard on the fly with a go-ahead homer.

Ok, just a sneak peek of WIP for what we’ll be able to do to avoid enemies. Ugly green squares for now. Each time the player blinks green, stamina is being used. Sprint + jump, very Dwarf Fortress inspired. Shout out to the OG. #gamedev #indiedev #WIP #darkfantasy #roguelike #DFE

The latest update features super fast loading times and a new base layout 🏰 🌟 Wishlist the game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3386520/... #IndieGameDev #indiedev #game #indiegame #RTS #gamedev

What happens when you turn Green Mango and Bagoong into a sorbet? 🥭🍧 #dessert #healthy #sweet #fruits

Por primera vez, una orquesta filarmónica de Latinoamérica llega a la Ópera de Sídney, ¡y es chilena! La Orquesta Filarmónica Antena tocará en este importante escenario mundial durante el Festival Mundial de Orquestas. ❤️ ¡Un orgullo para la proyección del talento chileno! #MarcaChile

🏛️ Seit letztem Jahr hat unser Bezirk ein zentrales Prozessgebäude, das allen Gerichten im Bezirk insbesondere für Großverfahren mit vielen Beteiligten zur Verfügung steht. Wir waren für euch vor Ort und haben uns das beeindruckende Gebäude einmal angeschaut. #ZentralesProzessgebäude #Freiburg

@GugaNoblat · 9 h “Vermes, nojentos, vadios, vagabundos…invejosos que nunca crescerão na vida.”. Deputada grava vídeo perdendo a linha e atacando quem a crítica por ser contra o fim da escala 6x1. Julia Zanatta revoltava por contarem que ela só trabalhou 50 dias.

Good day for a small dity Tony

You can climb anywhere in Cairn, but now you can play Cairn anywhere! Cairn is launching Steam Deck verified so you can take the adventure with you!

Is Kerch Bridge Next!?! Ukraine is cutting off Russia's logistics in the direction of Crimea. The only remaining route for delivering gasoline and large cargoes to Crimea is the Kerch Bridge. And we remember the past explosion on the Kerch bridge! #AureFreePress #News #press #KerchBridge

I'm Gonna have a field day when this comes out! #tomodachilife

+any renewed Israeli attack on Beirut would expand the confrontation beyond the settlements to major cities like Haifa and Tel Aviv. The Cradle news.....

Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/the-rev...

Need a storm chasing romance in your life? If you love the Twister films, you’ll fall hard for Tempest Love!🩶🌪️ #romancebooks #contemporaryromance #romancesuspensebooks #booksky #indieauthors #mustread

Emergency! S04E10 - Camera Bug Clip number 0110 #KMG-365 #emergency

Lujan New Mexico presses Scott Bessent ( Howdy Doody )

I love how happy and excited the cast is to have a REAL reunion! #SouthernHospitality

Ootd, wimdy edition