Ulf Laessing
@UlfLaessing
Head of Sahel Program at KAS @KAS_Africa in Mali; previously 13 years for Reuters Mideast/Africa; Author of Understanding Libya since Gaddafi. Personal account
Personal news: Very happy to announce that my #Libya book has been published. It took me five years to finish it but the book is finally reality - Understanding Libya Since Gaddafi | Hurst Publishers hurstpublishers.com/book/understan…
Recent developments from the #Sahel, where terrorists are putting more and more people in danger. Thanks to @UlfLaessing from @KAS_Sahel for his expertise on @MSN 👇 msn.com/en-us/news/wor…
Maradi, Niger. I will post Monday about last week’s trip on Niger. I was meant to do it this week but got a bit too busy.
Look out for more on the BBC News Africa social media accounts - we're going to showcase some of @Nybeponzio's photos and thoughts on Malian culture in the coming days.
Thank you @JamesCopnall for highlighting African creativity on @bbcworldservice. Grateful to share my perspective and the stories that matter to me.
Excellent @bbcafrique obituary on Buhari. I remember from my time with Reuters in Nigeria 2015-17 the initial euphoria with his election but quick « Baba go slow » disappointment
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, has died age 82 in a London clinic. A former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat, he returned to power through elections in a historic victory. bbc.in/4525XEc
Spent a fascinating week in Niger, Niamey and the economic capital Maradi. Will post more early next week. Stay tuned.
