Larry Madowo
@LarryMadowo
International Correspondent, @CNN. African Voices Host, @cnni. Nomad. Past lives in Joburg, London, New York & Washington. Bad jokes, good vibes.
Kazi safi Shujaa. We shall not forget!
Israel says a 10-hour “tactical pause in military activity” in 3 areas of Gaza is now underway as international outrage grows over starvation
Any pause that allows aid into Gaza is welcome. Let’s hope this leads to a permanent solution and real care for civilian lives.
Israel says a 10-hour “tactical pause in military activity” in 3 areas of Gaza is now underway as international outrage grows over starvation
Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer of Astronomer, has resigned, the company confirmed to CNN

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The biggest wrestler of all time Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, WWE says

Was shocked when my classmate from Seychelles told me that he didn't need a visa to travel to the UK. Bana!
Strongest African passports & countries they can visit visa-free: 1. Seychelles – 156 2. Mauritius – 149 3. South Africa – 103 4. Botswana – 85 5. Namibia – 79 6. Lesotho – 76 7. eSwatini – 74 8. Malawi/Morocco – 73 9. Kenya/Gambia – 71 10. Tanzania – 70 - Henley Passport Index
The 10 worst African passports starting with the weakest: 1. Somalia 2. Libya 3. Eritrea 4. Sudan 5. South Sudan/DR Congo 6. Nigeria/Ethiopia 7. Djibouti 8. Congo Rep/Burundi/Angola 9. Egypt/Cameroon 10. Liberia/Central African Republic Source: 2025 Henley Passport Index
Sad reality Time will tell the justice ♎⚖️
Kenyan government expands the definition of terrorism to include protesters
Kenya has charged 70+ protesters with terrorism. I've covered actual terrorism. These charges trivialize the losses many Kenyan families have suffered. It's a "weaponization of the criminal justice system" to silent dissent. And @bonifacemwangi says he will not be intimidated
Kenya has charged 70+ protesters with terrorism. I've covered actual terrorism. These charges trivialize the losses many Kenyan families have suffered. It's a "weaponization of the criminal justice system" to silent dissent. And @bonifacemwangi says he will not be intimidated
This are the most sad days to be a Kenyan to see our country sliding into dictatorship......
Kenya has charged 70+ protesters with terrorism. I've covered actual terrorism. These charges trivialize the losses many Kenyan families have suffered. It's a "weaponization of the criminal justice system" to silent dissent. And @bonifacemwangi says he will not be intimidated
You back! It used to be Larry. 😥
Good morning from Johannesburg 🇿🇦 - Africa’s greatest city?