Talking To Africa

In this episode, Stephen looks into the case of Hyperinflation in South Sudan, which at one point last year had an over 660% inflation rate, how the problem arose, and what the potential solutions to the problem are.The South Sudan annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 101.9% from September 2016 to September 2017. The increase was mainly driven by high price in food and non-alcoholic beverages.The annual CPI increased in Juba by 143% and in Wau by 109% from September 2016 to September 2017. The South Sudan monthly CPI increased by 0.2% from August 2017 to September 2017, the monthly CPI increased by 8% in Juba and increased in Wau by11.2%.Economic performance has continued to deteriorate because of the civil war, the sharp fall in oil production, and the collapse of global oil prices. This has meant that the government is unable to raise the resources required to finance peace-related costs. In fact, financing even the normal 2015/16 budget, as approved by the assembly, remains a daunting challenge.Conflict and hyperinflation are the main causes of South Sudan's hunger crisis, according to the latest assessment by UN and aid agencies in the world's youngest country: South Sudan.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode, Stephen looks into the 3 ways representatives explored developing Africa, entrepreneurship, intra-Africa trade, and Chinese investment.Africa 2017, Held under the High Patronage of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt 7 – 9 December 2017 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.Africa 2017 is a unique platform for public-private sector cooperation. It is a Business to Business and Government to Business Forum bringing together policymakers, financiers, leading industrialists and young entrepreneurs in the promotion of Intra-African trade and investment focusing on key strategic sectors.The 2017 edition builds on the success of the inaugural Africa 2016, which saw participation from six heads of state and more than 1,000 delegates from 45 countries. This year the program has been enhanced with exclusive Presidential Roundtables with African leaders and CEO's and a Young Entrepreneurs' Day.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode, Stephen looks into a new trend in African financing; The sale of Green Bonds. The link mentioned in the episode for verified bond options is: www.climatebonds.netA green bond is a tax-exempt bond issued by federally qualified organizations or by municipalities for the development of brownfield sites. Brownfield sites are areas of land that are underutilized, have abandoned buildings or are underdeveloped, often containing low levels of industrial pollution.Green bonds were created to fund projects that have positive environmental and/or climate benefits. The majority of the green bonds issued are green “use of proceeds” or asset-linked bonds. Proceeds from these bonds are earmarked for green projects but are backed by the issuer's entire balance sheet.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

Some of the issues that we tackle on today's show with Mr Godwin Khosa, CEO National Education Collaboration Trust:What does the debate around decolonizing education for Africa mean?Who would it benefit and how?What would be the implications, in an ideal world, of a decolonized curriculum for Africa?What process would this entail?What would an ideal curriculum look like?Do we have the political will for such an initiative? How is this translated into implementation?Can we really speak about a decolonized curriculum when the basic state of our schools and teaching is already not meeting international standards (such as for maths and science)? How much of a priority should this be?What can we learn from the rest of world that we can apply to Africa/South Africa in terms of this movement?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-to-africa/support

When Somalia gained independence on July 1, 1960. It was a unification of the British Somaliland, French Somaliland, northeastern Kenya, western Ethiopia and Italian Somalia to form what we call the country of Somalia today.Somalia was once considered as the Africa's great hopes, attributed to Somalia's cultural unity of the five regions pointed towards an easier path to democracy than other newly-independent African nations that struggled to incorporate the competing claims of varying ethnic groups.In this episode Stephen looks into Somalia, a country in turmoil, and looks into how it got there and what's going to happen next.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

Since its creation in 2001, the International Criminal Court has only brought charges against Africans. Why is that and how are people responding?According to Jakartaglobe, 'It is clear that the ICC has disproportionately prosecuted those from the African continent; one could wonder why formal investigations have not been opened in Afghanistan or Colombia, but the deep involvement of the US in both countries suggest a possible limitation of ICC investigation'In another report by BBC, 'Burundi has become the first country to withdraw its membership from the International Criminal Court (ICC).It accused the ICC of deliberately targeting Africans for prosecution.The government of Burundi is accused of committing crimes against humanity, including execution and torture. The UN Commission of Inquiry is urging the ICC to open a prosecution soon.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

Stephen looks into the latest Trump scandal and why so few american senators know anything about the US military in Africa.US Military squad was travelling with other 30 Nigerian solders, the Us-Nigerian Force was ambushed by an highly equipped Isis affiliated militant group. The gun battle lasted for several hours which saw fourUS solders and five Nigerian solders killed; the combined forces also managed to killed about twenty militants during the clash. My question is that, why was the media only reporting about the US Solders and not the five Nigerian solders that were also killed.If Senators In Trump's America Don't Know About US's Troop in Niger, Then Who Does?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

The objective of the show is to talk about African youth immigrating to Europe. African youth migrating out of Africa in search of greener pastures: the reasons, the challenges, the opportunities, and also what this phenomenon does to the narrative of Africa in the wider international discourse. Educational Outcome: A deeper understanding of the reasons why the African youth immigrates to Europe and the challenges/opportunities faced through their journey. Guest:Yasin Kakande - TED Fellow, Journalist and author of "Slave States: The practice of Kafala in the Gulf Arab Region"Do you have the same questions we do? Or do you have something to share with us regarding the topic, which is African youth immigrating to Europe? Please do join the conversation by sending your questions and comments now on Twitter @AfricaBizRadio and you can tag me @mkalinda #TalkingToAfrica. Illegal immigration from Africa to Europe is significant. Many people from poor African countries embark on the dangerous journey for Europe, in hopes of a better life. The main aim of migrants is to reach European soil - be it mainland Europe or the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla or islands in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. But first the migrants must cross great distances.​They go through dangerous routes, such as having to sea cross to Canaries, crossing Sahara, guerrillas and crossing the desert. Sadly some illegal immigrants die during the journey and most of them who don't get asylum get deported back to Africa. This issue of illegal immigration is witnessed even within our continent and countries. The reasons, the challenges, the opportunities, and also what this phenomenon does to the narrative of Africa in the wider international discourse will be discussed.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-to-africa/support

In this episode Stephen looks back on Saudi Arabia and Qatar and sees what has happened since his last report 3 months ago.According to Amir Hossein Estebari of the Iran Review, the recent conflict between Qatar and three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is the toughest of its kind. Even though Saudi Arabia properly is in no doubt over the power of the new economic and political sanctions imposed on Qatar – supported by ten Islamic countries – so as to modify Qatar's behavior in foreign policy.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

The objective of the show is to talk about African leadership and culture. Issues of leadership in an African culture, how are we creating an enabling environment for the emergent of inspirational young African leaders? And examples of leadership capacity building that work will be discussed. Guests Professor Shadrick Mazaza Rachel Nyaradzo Adams--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-to-africa/support

The objective of the show is to talk about African leadership and culture. Issues of leadership in an African culture, how are we creating an enabling environment for the emergent of inspirational young African leaders? And examples of leadership capacity building that work will be discussed.Guests Professor Shadrick Mazaza Rachel Nyaradzo Adams--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-to-africa/support

The objective of the show is talk about the issues in Cameroon, between the Anglophones and Francophones, which have led to recent unrest in the country and the call from Anglophone Cameroonians to separate from Cameroon and form their own country. We will explore how these issues started, the common narrative around them both locally and internationally, and what can be done to tell a better story that gives all parties a voice. GuestsProfessor Yap Boum and Olivia Mukam.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-to-africa/support

The word narrative is trending, Almost everywhere we turn, someone is talking about the narrative of this or that situation, country or person. This introductory episode will focus on the issue of narrative itself- what it means and why it's important. Then we will delve deeper into the narrative that is specific to Africa, where it currently stands, and what can be done to get it to where we, Africans, want it to be.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-to-africa/support

In this episode Stephen looks into Trumps views on Africa, whether its making up the country of "Nambia" or cutting aid in an environment where countries are stumbling over easchother to hand Africa money.The Trump administration's primary response has been to sell more weapons to Nigeria and increase military engagement in Somalia. This approach misses the bigger picture;--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode Stephen looks into Japan's first attempt to try to get into African politics and try to put a dent in China's growing oversees empire.In August 2017, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told African leaders on Saturday that his country will commit $30 billion in public and private support for infrastructure development, education and healthcare expansion in the continent.The announcement of the Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC), made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the African Development Bank (AfDB) meet in Gandhinagar in May, came days after China hosted with great pomp the first One Belt One Road (OBOR) summit in Beijing. The venture is expected to get further impetus in September during the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode, Stephen continues his study of the aftermath of IMF regulations in Egypt as well as their next strategy, work with the BRICS National Development Bank.Egypt seeks through the 2017 BRICS summit to strengthen the economic relations with china. BRICS Summit aim to build a new platform of cooperation and create new conditions for joint development among the emerging markets and and frontier markets. Egypt also participated in the activities of the strategic dialogue on the development of emerging markets and developing countries, which was held at the presidential level on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode Stephen looks into protecting the growing African Pharmaceutical Industrial and World Trade Organisation protections and problems.According to Frost & Sullivan,the pharmaceuticals market in Africa is expected to reach a business opportunity of $45 billion in 2020, propelled by a convergence of changing economic profiles, rapid urbanisation, increased healthcare spending and investment, and increasing incidence of chronic lifestyle diseases.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode Stephen looks into the politics that determine Europe's reactions to African migrants and some of the potential problems with being strict on refugees.G20 countries have made commitments to support Africa's economy by encouraging efforts to reduce illegal immigration.The leaders have also called on Africa's private sector to seize available opportunities to promote sustainable development which will lead to the creation of jobs.The move they say will help in the fight against poverty which will then discourage Africans from engaging in dangerous trips to Europe.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In the second half of this interview with New York Times Bestselling author John Perkins, Stephen discusses options for African Debt, real results from taking debt from China, and a final inspirational call to action.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

Stephen sits down with a real economic hitman and discusses competition between predatory loan countries and the downside of debt relief in the first of the 2 part interview.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode Stephen looks into the latest move by western powers to help Africa overcome its financial problems caused by western powers previous attempts to help Africa.Link to Africa 2063 Summary: http://www.un.org/en/africa/osaa/pdf/au/agenda2063.pdf--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode, Stephen looks at how China gives money to Africa and analyzes the potential benefits and harm that come when taking loans from the many different lenders who all seem suspiciously eager to give Africa money.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode Stephen takes a critical look into AFRICOM or the US Department of Defense's African Central Command. What  you dont know and what you need to know.Here is a Link for some Ebola lessons learned: http://usacac.army.mil/sites/default/files/publications/15-16.pdf--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

Stephen looks into the Civil War in Yemen, as well as a power struggle in the Middle East, and describes how it affects Africa and the US.That's All I Have To Say About That--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

In this episode Stephen looks into different debt options for African countries, taking a critical look at international lending firms and bond sales.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support

This week, Stephen looks into US farm subsidies and how more affordable food could be a curse in disguise. He also explores the sporadically changing history of US farm subsidies and how to combat them.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support