Podcasts about Africa

Afropop returns to Senegal for a thrill-packed tour of Dakar nightlife and a first time visit to the rich traditional music tapestry of Casamance. We check in with Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal and Cheikh Lo, and meet stars like Cheikh Ibra Fam, Dieyla, Sahad and mbalax heartthrob Pape Diouf. In Casamance, we experience the frenzy of a female fertility ritual and the serenity of the Diebate kora family. It's a classic Afropop field adventure, with nonstop music. Produced by Banning Eyre APWW #878

Send us Fan Mail We've got updates on Kimberly's recovery and the road to Season 3 — but while we claw our way back to regularly scheduled programming, we're pulling a lost episode out of the vault. This one hasn't been available anywhere since 2022, and it's a good one. Dolls may not be the holiday hot item they were during Tickle Me Elmo's reign, but put a dead guy's spirit inside one and fans of the macabre just can't get enough. Horror aficionados love big screen scares from poppets like Chucky and Annabelle; eBay is an online hub for hundreds of sellers looking to offload possessed toys; and markets in Africa ship haunted figurines around the world. Hosts Kimberly and Edward square off with haunting stories from Japan and Mexico, bringing to life the true tales of Okiku the Doll and Don Julian's Island of the Dolls. Special guest judges Jeffry Denman (Broadway's White Christmas; DDC's The Donner Party) and Jennifer Johnson (New Orleans history nerd and costumer) join the episode to ponder Florida's Robert the Doll, Las Vegas' Peggy the Doll, and whether horcruxes are real. Support the show

In October 1987, one of Africa's most radical leaders, Captain Thomas Sankara, was gunned down in a coup in Burkina Faso. His overthrow was orchestrated by his old friend, Blaise Compaore. Thomas Sankara's brother, Paul, spoke to Alex Last in 2013.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Thomas Sankara at the international press conference in Paris 1986. Credit: Langevin Jacques via Getty Images)

The battle between the president and the pope continues to play out. Pope Leo has not backed down from his criticisms of the war in Iran, but he is taking a different approach during his visit to Africa. Some allies of President Trump are also piling on to defend him and the war. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest and editor-at-large of America magazine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

It's three years today, April 15, since the war in Sudan erupted triggered by a power struggle between the army and paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces - RSF. The fighting has led to a partitioning of the country and created the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The number of women and girls needing support in Sudan following gender-based violence has nearly quadrupled since the start of the war, according to a new UN gender alert. We hear from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. And across parts of Africa, laws targeting same-sex relationships are tightening. We hear how the LGBTQ+ community is finding ways to create safe spaces.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse, Chiamaka Dike, and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Pope Leo the Fourteenth is on a historic tour of Africa, a journey spanning four countries, thousands of kilometres, and a continent that is now central to the future of the Catholic Church. From Algeria to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, the visit is being described as both pastoral and political.

China has described the US blockade of Iranian ports as "irresponsible and dangerous". The measure came into force on Monday, after peace talks failed over the weekend. Beijing's foreign ministry said Washington's actions would undermine the current ceasefire and further jeopardise the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said he ordered the blockade to force Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions. Analysts say the move is also designed to put pressure on China -- the biggest buyer of Iranian oil. Also: A Chinese court says the founder of collapsed property giant, Evergrande, has pleaded guilty to a series of fraud charges at his trial; a BBC investigation uncovers fresh, wide-ranging evidence that indicates Greek police have, for years, been recruiting migrants to force other migrants back across its river border with Turkey; an unusual way to combat southern Italy's 'brain drain'; and a successful Ugandan conservation project helping Africa's mountain gorillas. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

After the failure of talks at the weekend, America is now stopping all ships from using Iranian ports and coastal areas. Our correspondent analyses the rationale. Burkina Faso's government is committing war crimes. And which type of fizzy water tastes best?Vote for “The Economist” in the Webby Awards: “The Last Boat” podcast and Lane Greene on languagesGuests and host:Shashank Joshi, defence editorTom Gardner, Africa correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture writerRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: America, Iran, blockade, Strait of Hormuz, oilBurkina Faso, Sahel, jihad, Ibrahim TraoréSparkling water, fizzy drinks, alcoholListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the failure of talks at the weekend, America is now stopping all ships from using Iranian ports and coastal areas. Our correspondent analyses the rationale. Burkina Faso's government is committing war crimes. And which type of fizzy water tastes best?Vote for “The Economist” in the Webby Awards: “The Last Boat” podcast and Lane Greene on languagesGuests and host:Shashank Joshi, defence editorTom Gardner, Africa correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture writerRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: America, Iran, blockade, Strait of Hormuz, oilBurkina Faso, Sahel, jihad, Ibrahim TraoréSparkling water, fizzy drinks, alcoholListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nelly Madegwa is co-author of The Intercept story supported by the Pulitzer Center, "Where There Is Salt: An American Company Drilled for Oil in Kenya — and Left Behind Soaring Cancer Rates," which she co-wrote with Georgia Gee.

Nelly is an award-winning journalist from Kenya whose reporting covers climate change, sustainable development, health, and human rights across Africa. She writes frequently from a gender perspective on issues ranging from public health to sexual violence

Her work has appeared in The Elephant, Minority Africa, taz, and Africa Uncensored. Her storytelling blends investigative and data-driven reporting with human-interest narratives. Nelly is a Pulitzer Center Persephone Miel Fellow. https://theintercept.com/2026/04/06/amoco-bp-oil-kargi-kenya-cancer/ She was first runner-up in the 2021 African Journalist Gender Equality Awards. She also holds a certificate in explanatory journalism from the Knight Center. We will have new installments of Rotten History and Hangover Cure. We will also be sharing your answers to this week's Question from Hell! from Patreon. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

For the first time in more than 30 years, delegations from Israel and Lebanon are meeting for direct talks in Washington, DC. Also, a new documentary by PBS's FRONTLINE looks at a deportation deal between the presidents of the US and El Salvador. And, Pope Leo XIV, who is in Algeria as part of his Africa tour, has condemned those who wage war and brushed off criticism from US President Donald Trump. Plus, the induction of Fela Kuti and Sade Adu to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame marks the first time Nigerians have been honored by the Hall's voters. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Who is Bill Gates, the college dropout from Seattle who built the operating system of global capitalism - and then turned his restless, problem-solving mind to the oldest human activity of all: growing food? Why did his six-billion-dollar mission to end hunger in Africa leave more people hungry than before? And how does the story of one man's extraordinary ambition over the world's food supply echo the great estates of Imperial Rome, the English enclosures, and the ruthless monopolies of the Gilded Age?Join John and Patrick as they tell the unsettling story of the world's most powerful philanthropist and his campaign to rewrite the operating system of African agriculture — in an age when the line between benevolence and control has never been harder to draw...----------In Sponsorship with J&K Fresh.The customs broker who is your fruit and veggies' personal bodyguard. Learn more here!-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

Traditional Bowhunting is hard. It is a life style for many of us, but for a few, it is their life. Harold Fahrenbrook is one of those few whom the trad life is their life. Harold has taken game throughout the world. From Cape Buffalo in Africa to sheep, mountain goats, and brown bear in Alaska to mention a few. When he isn't hunting with his recurve, he is guiding for sheep and brown bear. During the off-season Harold is a taxidermist. While guiding an archery brown bear hunt last year he received a minor injury during a confrontation with a brown bear that resulted in several debilitating surgeries. This episode is full of exciting hunts, dangerous encounters, and the passion of traditional bowhunting. “The Stickboys” want to get this one out in an effort to bring our trad community in support of Harold's situation. If you love bowhunting, you should enjoy this one.   

In its World Economic Outlook report the International Monetary Fund says that, in a worst case scenario -  where oil, gas and food prices spike and remain high this year and next - global growth could fall below 2% in 2026. That's if the US-Israel war with Iran continues and high energy prices persist. It said the most severe conditions that could lead to a worldwide slowdown would include oil prices reaching an average $110 per barrel this year and hitting $125 in 2027. Based on these assumptions, the IMF said inflation could reach as much as 6% next year. This could force central banks to increase interest rates to slow the pace of price rises. We hear how Africa's fuel crunch continues - and hopes for a more stable future...Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, before its debt crisis sent shockwaves through the wider economy.. Today the founder of the collapsed property giant Hui Ka Yan pleaded guilty to a series of fraud charges. It's a case that marks a major moment in the fallout from the company's collapse.And - how a gold pocket watch owned by a hero of the Sinking of the Titanic could fetch up to one hundred and thirty five thousand dollars at auction...Presenter Leanna Byrne Senior Producer: Craig Henderson

In Africa, Pope Leo retraces the footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine. Meanwhile, a religious crackdown in Algeria raises questions during Pope Leo's visit. And, Archbishop Amel Nona is elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

The 7 Steps to Align Purpose with Profession   Finding Your Vocation    At 33, Florian Kemmerich was running a major healthcare corporation with all the external markers of success. Yet in a therapy session, his inner child delivered a brutal truth: "What you do makes no sense." That moment launched him on a 25-year journey across four continents, mobilizing nearly $1B in impact capital, and creating a structured methodology called "vocating" to help people align their purpose with their profession. In this episode, Rocky and Florian explore why your six-figure business might be making you miserable, how to distinguish between a job and a vocation, and why human agency matters more than ever in the age of AI.    Learning Insights  Success Without Purpose Creates Burnout, Not Freedom. Most high-achieving business owners believe they're working toward freedom and fulfillment. In reality, they're building golden handcuffs. The longer you defer living your actual life, the more trapped you become by your own success.   Your Inner Child Knows What Your Adult Self Denies. We're taught from childhood to suppress our intuition, our feelings, and our natural inclinations in favor of external markers of success.   The Difference Between a Job, a Career, and a Vocation. A job is transactional. You trade time for money. A vocation is something entirely different. It's work that matters to you, that serves something greater than your ego, that aligns with your deepest values. When you have a true vocation, you don't have to justify it to anyone because you're not doing it to perform. You're doing it because you can't imagine doing anything else.  Your Superpower Needs a Purpose to Matter. You might be excellent at financial modeling, marketing, operations, or sales. But excellence without purpose is just technical skill.   True Service Isn't About Helping, It's About Investing Yourself. Florian learned this brutal lesson when the child he had photographed for his nonprofit's newsletter died from a preventable infection. Real impact requires sustained investment, not charity.    Why This Conversation Matters  This conversation matters because it addresses the silent crisis affecting millions of successful entrepreneurs and business owners. You can optimize your profit margins, streamline your operations, and scale your revenue, but if you're not doing work that matters to you, you will eventually hit a wall. Usually around age 40 or 50. For small business owners between $1M and $25M in revenue, the stakes are particularly high because you have enough success to feel trapped but not enough flexibility to easily pivot. This episode provides both the framework for understanding your misalignment and a practical methodology for fixing it before the midlife crisis forces the issue.    Money Learning  The relationship between money and vocation is not what most business owners believe it to be. The conventional wisdom says you earn money first and do what you love later, but Florian's evidence from 25 years of impact investing across four continents suggests the opposite. When people align their work with their actual purpose, they naturally become more effective, more resilient, and ultimately more profitable. The stress becomes healthy, self-inflicted stress driven by intrinsic motivation rather than the corrosive stress of doing work that doesn't matter. You don't have to sacrifice financial success to find vocational alignment. In fact, the two reinforce each other when done correctly.    Key Takeaway  The question you should ask yourself is not "How can I make more money?" or "How can I become more successful?" The question is "What did my inner child actually want before society told me what I should want?" Once you answer that with honesty, your next question is "How can I use my skills and resources to serve that purpose?" The rest follows naturally. You may not feel this misalignment yet, but Florian's research suggests it's coming for most high-achieving people. The earlier you ask the question, the more of your life you get to actually live.    If you're ready to explore your vocation and align your business with your actual purpose, don't miss this episode!    About Florian Kemmerich  Florian Kemmerich is an impact investor, serial entrepreneur, purpose strategist, and global keynote speaker who helps individuals and institutions align purpose with profession to drive systemic impact. He is the author of On Vocation: How to Align Your Purpose with Your Profession (Routledge, 2025), introducing "vocating"—a structured seven-step method for building a vocation that supports personal fulfilment and societal transformation.  Over 25+ years across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, he has mobilised nearly $1B in impact capital and co-founded Human Planet and Resilienture—ventures advancing climate resilience, humanitarian innovation, and innovative finance. He has lectured and facilitated at Oxford Saïd, IMD's Executive MBA, the YPO Global Impact Summit, and more, leading "On Vocation" workshops on purpose, resilience, and impact-driven leadership.  A former paratrooper, multilingual communicator (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian), father of five, and musician at heart, Florian blends personal development, strategy, systems thinking, and impact investing. His journey from bullied outsider to judo champion to international impact investor underpins his leitmotif: "Impact Lives, Share Profits."    Links  Website: https://on-vocation.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floriankemmerich/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/florian.onvocation  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flokemmerich  X: https://x.com/flokemmerich  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloKemmerich      Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul  Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!  Thanks for listening!  Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/  Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro appointment 15 minutes  If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul  https://www.facebook.com/richersoul  http://richersoul.com/  rocky@richersoul.com  Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast  Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. 

Simon and Rachel speak to Jason Burke, the international security correspondent for the Guardian. Jason has been a foreign correspondent for almost 30 years, reporting from the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and Africa. He writes regularly on terrorism and is the author of five books: "The New Threat from Islamic Militancy" (which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2016); "The 9/11 Wars" (described by The Economist as "the best overview of the 9/11 decade in print"); "Al-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam" and "On the Road to Kandahar - Travels through Conflict in the Islamic World". His latest book, "The Revolutionists - The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s", was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford prize in 2025. We spoke to Jason about his career as a longtime foreign correspondent, the emotional costs of covering conflict, and researching and writing "The Revolutionists".    In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes. Join us on April 21st as we interview Michael Morpurgo at the Lantern Theatre in Bristol. You can get your tickets here.  We've also made (yet) another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (six are left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel.A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many indebted countries spend ten times as much on debt service as on education. Development is put on permanent hold to keep the tribute flowing westwards. There is only one way out of the imperialist debt trap: people must rise up and create sovereign governments that are ready and willing to build food security and cancel all further payments to the imperialist vampires who are currently feasting on the lifeblood of so many underdeveloped nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Al via domenica la 58esima edizione di Vinitaly, che si concluderà il 15 aprile a Veronafiere. ANCHE QUEST'ANNO SAREMO OSPITATI NELLO STAND DI PASQUA VINI , PADIGLIONE 5 , STAND E4. La fiera si rafforza sotto tutti i punti di vista, dagli spazi dedicati all enoturismo a quelli per i distillati, passando dai No-Lo. Tutto dedicato in primis ai circa mille top buyer internazionali attesi da 70 Paesi (selezionati insieme a Ita-Italia Trade Agency), che vedono in testa Usa (a dimostrazione che al di là della turbativa dazi sul mercato, l interesse per i vini italiani resta alta) e Canada (che registra un exploit con una trentina di top buyer in più rispetto al 2025). È stato poi potenziato l'ingaggio della domanda asiatica guidata dalla Cina, ma con accrediti in crescita da India, Giappone, Thailandia, Vietnam. Tra le piazze più dinamiche dell America Latina ci sono Brasile (notizia positiva in ottica Mercosur) e Messico. In crescita anche l Africa, senza dimenticare la centralità dell Europa. L'offerta è invece rappresentata da circa 4mila aziende del Made in Italy enologico e un palinsesto di oltre cento eventi tra degustazioni, talk e focus. Tra le novità, cresce il progetto dedicato ai dealcolati e ai prodotti a basso grado alcolico, con NoLo - Vinitaly Experience : la start up in collaborazione con Unione Italiana Vini debutta con una nuova collocazione e un calendario strutturato di masterclass e focus di mercato. Vinitaly Tourism si consolida con un programma che copre tutti i giorni della fiera e rafforza il calendario di incontri b2b. Spazio poi alla ristorazione con concept mirati e famosi chef per celebrare le sinergie con la Cucina Italiana patrimonio culturale immateriale Unesco. L evoluzione riguarda anche i servizi e il digitale, con il potenziamento di Vinitaly Plus, con al centro il nuovo Buyers Club, la piattaforma di networking che da quest anno favorisce il business bidirezionale tra produttori e buyer, e l esordio di Bacco AI. Intanto molto produttori lamentano un caro energia che si scarica tra il 20 e il 30% sul costo del vetro per le bottiglie. E qualcuno inizia a lamentare milioni di merci bloccate nello stretto di Hormuz. Ne parliamo proprio con i produttori che sono passati a trovarci nei nostri studi: Marilisa Allegrini, Gruppo Marilisa Allegrini, Igor Boccardo, amministratore delegato di Leone Alato, Michele Noal, Presidente del Consorzio Tutela Asolo Montello, Andrea Conzonato, Amministratore delegato di Herita Marzotto Wine Estates Amazon sfida Starlink con l'acquisizione di GlobalstarAmazon ha annunciato l acquisizione di Globalstar per circa 11,57 miliardi di dollari, mettendo le mani su una costellazione di satelliti, licenze, infrastrutture a terra e contratti già attivi per rafforzare il progetto Kuiper e sfidare direttamente Starlink di Elon Musk nell orbita bassa terrestre. Globalstar è una società di telecomunicazioni satellitari che offre servizi voce, dati e localizzazione a clienti privati, aziende e governi, con una rete di satelliti in orbita bassa già operativa e focalizzata sulla connessione in aree con scarsa copertura. Dispone inoltre di diritti sullo spettro radio e di infrastrutture strategiche, oltre a essere partner di Apple per la funzione Emergency SOS via satellite su iPhone e Apple Watch, che continuerà anche dopo il passaggio di proprietà. L operazione accelera la traiettoria di Amazon nello spazio: il progetto Kuiper, che prevede il lancio di oltre 3.200 satelliti, potrà contare su capacità operativa già funzionante, riducendo il ritardo rispetto a Starlink, che oggi conta circa 10.000 satelliti in orbita e milioni di utenti nel mondo. La corsa alla banda larga via satellite si intensifica ulteriormente, confermandosi una delle principali sfide tecnologiche e industriali globali, soprattutto per la copertura delle aree più remote. Interviene Alessandro Plateroti, Direttore editoriale UCapital.com Un ecosistema geopolitico nuovo a trazione cineseMentre Washington si agita, Pechino costruisce. Senza clamore, senza dichiarazioni. Il ruolo del Pakistan nella mediazione è solo la superficie.Sotto, in modo neanche troppo discreto, si muove la regia cinese. Islamabad e Pechino sono iron brothers da oltre settant anni: un asse costruito su fiducia politica e convergenza strategica. Quando il quadro economico ha iniziato a deteriorarsi (energia instabile, crescita a rischio) la Cina ha attivato le sue leve. Pressioni su Teheran, ormai legata a doppio filo. Influenza sui Paesi del Golfo. E un segnale implicito a Washington, giocato sull interruttore più sensibile: le terre rare. Non serve alzare la voce quando controlli il circuito: basta spegnere la luce al momento giusto. Ne emerge un ecosistema geopolitico nuovo, fluido e inquietante. Cina, Russia, Iran, Corea del Nord costituiscono un nucleo centrale. Attorno, una rete variabile di attori che convergono su un obiettivo minimo: ridurre la centralità americana, testare i limiti occidentali, proteggere i corridoi energetici eurasiatici. Non è un alleanza formale. È una convergenza di interessi, ed è ancora più difficile da contrastare perché non ha bisogno di essere dichiarata ed è mutevole nella composizione. In questo contesto, gli Stati Uniti non perdono solo potenza. Perdono la cosa più preziosa: la reputazione. E senza reputazione, anche la forza militare e finanziaria diventa meno efficace. Perché il potere, prima ancora che esercitato, deve essere creduto. E oggi sempre meno attori sono disposti a farlo senza una risata trattenuta. La storia è del resto implacabile quando si parla di crisi energetiche. Il 1973 ha ridisegnato la distribuzione della ricchezza globale. Il 1990 ha consolidato l egemonia americana. Oggi la crisi di Hormuz rischia di segnare un passaggio ulteriore: non un crollo improvviso, ma un lento trasferimento di centralità. E allora la metafora del transatlantico torna, inevitabile. Non siamo davanti a un naufragio spettacolare, ma a una deriva progressiva. La nave resta imponente, continua a muoversi, mantiene la sua aura. Ma ha perso la rotta. La verità è che l impero americano non viene abbattuto dall esterno. Si consuma dall interno, tra scelte miopi e illusioni di controllo. Il commento è di Giuliano Noci, Professore ordinario in Ingegneria Economico-Gestionale presso il Politecnico di Milano

An exhibition venue, event space and meeting point for Afro-descendant cultures in all their diversity: its founders call MansA an open house, where a world of art and artists are welcome. As the centre launches a bilingual magazine, we hear from its editor Sebastien Thème on celebrating Black excellence, on the French legislation being debated that should eventually see thousands of looted treasures returned to their countries of origin, and on the cultural figures continuing the work of intellectuals like civil rights activist Angela Davis.

Jackie van Niekerk, uitvoerende hoof van Attacq, gesels oor hulle nuwe konferensiesentrum- en hotelontwikkeling van R750 miljoen langs die Mall of Africa. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 127-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 35,584 on turnover of $12.3-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed slightly up at a new closing high Monday after recouping earlier losses, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failing to reach an agreement with Iran. The market moved underwater during most of Monday's session in the wake of Trump's threats, but bargain hunters turned active in the late session, helping the Taiex recover its earlier downturn, with contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in focus. Analysts say investors also have high hopes that TSMC will provide positive leads at its investor conference slated for Thursday, after it reported a new high in sales for the first quarter. Tony Leung in Xinyi for Masterclass Hong Kong actor Tony Leung drew a crowd of fans and industry insiders to Taipei's Xinyi district last night for a masterclass at the Golden Horse Fantasy Film Festival. The multiple Golden Horse best actor winner was accompanied by his wife actress Carina Lau, as fans gathered outside the venue carrying movie posters and merchandise hoping for autographs. The masterclass was open only to film and television industry professionals and students in related fields. Of the one thousand people who applied, just 300 were selected to attend. Following the masterclass, Leung took part in a post-screening discussion alongside Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi, whose new film "Stille Freundin" features (由…主演) Leung in a lead role. The two shareed their experiences preparing for the film with the audience. (NS) French cement giant Lafarge found guilty of financing terrorism A court in Paris has found the cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism. The company was ruled to have paid armed groups protection money to maintain its business in Syria after the outbreak of civil war. Ross Cullen reports. Haiti Arrests Suspects in Fatal Stampede Authorities in Haiti have arrested seven suspects, including five police officers, after a fatal stampede (獸群或人群因恐懼引發的奔逃) killed at least 25 people at a historic mountaintop fortress over the weekend. A police statement issued on Monday says that among the arrested are two employees of Haiti's Institute for the Preservation of National Heritage. The institute oversees La Citadelle, a fortress in the northern town of Milot built in the early 1800s where Saturday's stampede occurred. Dozens of people were injured, with 30 reported to still be in hospital on Sunday. It's not clear what caused the stampede. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. Colombia to Cull Wild Hippos Colombian officials have authorized a controversial plan to cull (限量捕殺) dozens of wild hippos that are descendants of animals brought to the country in the 1980s by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. They have been roaming freely around one of the country's most fertile areas, threatening villagers and displacing local species. The animals are not native to South America. Escobar brought in hippos as he built a private zoo at a gigantic ranch that served as his rural abode. Colombia's authorities say previous attempts to control the hippos' population have been expensive and unsuccessful. Because Colombia's hippos come from a limited gene pool and could carry diseases, taking them back to their natural habitat in Africa has been considered unfeasible (不可行的). That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－

Pippa Hudson speaks to Willie Olivier, who recently published a new Visitor’s Guide to the Etosha National Park. Willie is a seasoned traveller in southern Africa by foot and road, and as authored a number of hiking and travel guides for this region. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L'info du matin - Ce matin, Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon se sont demandé s'il était possible de gagner un Picasso pour 100 €. Le winner du jour - Un pilote de Boeing survole son quartier en rase-motte pour fêter son départ à la retraite. - Une baigneuse attrape un tronc flottant... avant de réaliser qu'il s'agit d'un alligator. Le flashback du jour - Mars 1983 : Rose Laurens cartonne avec "Africa". - Sortie du film "Rambo", porté par Sylvester Stallone. Les savoirs inutiles - Les écoles Diwan, créées en 1977, proposent un enseignement entièrement en breton, de la maternelle au lycée. La chanson du jour - Kylie Minogue "Can't Get You Out of My Head" 3 choses à savoir sur Imagine Dragons Qu'est-ce qu'on lit ? - "Oasis, les derniers rois d'Angleterre" de Philippe Mathé. - "Funk ! Une sélection en 100 albums" de Belkacem Meziane. Le jeu surprise (le petit quiz) - Patricia de Sigogne, vers Angoulême, gagne un séjour pour quatre personnes dans une résidence Pierre & Vacances. La Banque RTL2 - Valérie de Meaux remporte un séjour de deux jours et une nuit au Puy du Fou pour quatre personnes. - Aurélie de Valenciennes gagne 1 000 €. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Married before first sight. In regnal year 34 (1259 BCE) Ramesses welcomed a princess of Hatti. Sent by her father Hattusili and mother Puduhepa, the (anonymous) princess came to Egypt and took up the rank of King's Great Wife. Today, she is known by her Egyptian name, MAAT-HOR-NEFERURA "She Who Sees Horus, the Perfection of Ra." This enigmatic woman sits at the centre of a fascinating letter archive and commemorative text. Ramesses celebrated his new bride in grand style... Music by Luke Chaos Extended version of this episode available at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Sources Beckman, G. (1999). Hittite Diplomatic Texts (2nd ed.). Brand, P. J. (2023). Ramesses II: Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh. Bryce, T. (2003). Letters of the Great Kings of the Ancient Near East: The Royal Correspondence of the Late Bronze Age. Archive.org. Edel, E. (1994). Die ägyptisch-hethitische Korrespondenz aus Boghazköi in babylonischer und hethitischer Sprache I:  Umschriften und Übersetzungen. Fisher, M. M. (2013). A Diplomatic Marriage in the Ramesside Period: Maathorneferure, Daughter of the Great Ruler of Hatti. In B. J. Collins & P. Michalowski (Eds.), Beyond Hatti: A Tribute to Gary Beckman (pp. 75—119). Jung, C. (2007). Rain in ancient Egypt: A linguistic approach. In H.-P. Wotzka, O. Bubenzer, M. Bollig, & R. Vogelsang (Eds.), Aridity, change and conflict in Africa (pp. 331–344). Available in Open Access pdf at Koeln. Kitchen, K. A. (1975). Ramesside Inscriptions Historical and Biographical (Vol. 2). Kitchen, K. A. (1996). Ramesside Inscriptions : Translations (Vol. 2). Kitchen, K. A. (1999). Ramesside Inscriptions: Notes and Comments (Vol. 2). Mieroop, M. van de. (2016). A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BC. Polo, S. S. (2016, January 11). Inside One of Egypt's Biggest Royal Weddings. National Geographic History. Wong, J. (2020). Have you ever seen the rain? Comments on an underrepresented phenomenon. Nile Magazine, 28, 24—35. Available at Academia.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Péter Magyar's centre-right pro-European Tisza party wins crucial two thirds majority in Hungary. The landslide win ends Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power and opens the door to major changes. Newshour is live in Budapest where the news is sinking in; and we get reaction from Europe and Russia. Also in the programme: the US is set to begin a blockade of Iran's ports in an hour's time – we ask what it could achieve; President Trump denounces the Pope, who's arrived in Algeria at the start of a tour of Africa; and could microscopic fungi hold the key to future supplies of chocolate?(Photo: Leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza Party, Peter Magy, holds a press conference after winning two-thirds of the votes in parliamentary elections, Budapest, Hungary, 13 April, 2026. Credit: Tibor Illyes/EPA/Shutterstock)

When Trump granted white South Africans refugee status, he was echoing a falsehood about Black people taking revenge for years of brutality. But no one flourishes in a repressive police state By Eve Fairbanks. Read by Katherine Fenton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Pope Leo XIV has started his 11-day visit of four African countries. The Pontiff arrived in Algeria on Monday, where he called for peace, forgiveness and justice at the Martyrs monument in the capital, Algiers. The Pope is expected to visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa" according to a senior Vatican official. More than a fifth of the world's Catholics are in Africa, making it one of the fastest-growing regions for the Church.Also - we hear from the Head of African Music at YouTube on how creators can earn more on the platform. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

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Take your protein pills and put your helmet on as we voyage to the far side this week to take a picture of … … the Kanye West & Wireless ding-dong … Springsteen with Tom Morello, Pet Shop Boys with Johnny Marr: the fine art of the ‘special guest' … when Time Magazine invented Swinging London … Gregg Allman and the judge's wife … Fake Plastic Trees! Pressure Drop by the Clash! Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)! Politicians trying to be hip … a primal howl from the Troggs written by the son of a golf professional from Westchester County (Chip Taylor RIP) … why all bands should have ‘membership' gigs ... Back Home! This Time We'll Get It Right! Are we still making World Cup anthems? … never drive a car listening to the Mahavishnu Orchestra followed by the Sun Ra Arkestra and Trout Mask Replica … plus birthday guest Chuck Loncon is listening to every record he owns.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Party leaflet Despite continual imperialist attempts at sabotage and overthrow, the AES states continue to push forward with development, prioritising the needs of the masses. The Sahel states' partnerships with China and Russia have been proving that there is a path to development outside of imperialist dominion. China is helping AES nations to exploit their abundant mineral resources (the region has some of the largest gold, uranium, lithium and diamond reserves in the world) and to build infrastructure. Russia is helping them in the military fight to wipe out west-backed terrorism – a virulent plague that was facilitated by Nato's destruction of the anti-imperialist Libya of Colonel Gaddafi. Download this leaflet as a pdf: https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cpgb-ml.org/Hands-off-the-Sahel-202603.pdf Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Al via ieri la 58esima edizione di Vinitaly, che si concluderà il 15 aprile a Veronafiere. ANCHE QUEST'ANNO SAREMO OSPITATI NELLO STAND DI PASQUA VINI , PADIGLIONE 5 , STAND E4.La fiera si rafforza sotto tutti i punti di vista, dagli spazi dedicati all'enoturismo a quelli per i distillati, passando dai No-Lo. Tutto dedicato in primis ai circa mille top buyer internazionali attesi da 70 Paesi (selezionati insieme a Ita-Italia Trade Agency), che vedono in testa Usa (a dimostrazione che al di là della turbativa dazi sul mercato, l interesse per i vini italiani resta alta) e Canada (che registra un exploit con una trentina di top buyer in più rispetto al 2025). È stato poi potenziato l'ingaggio della domanda asiatica guidata dalla Cina, ma con accrediti in crescita da India, Giappone, Thailandia, Vietnam. Tra le piazze più dinamiche dell'America Latina ci sono Brasile (notizia positiva in ottica Mercosur) e Messico. In crescita anche l'Africa, senza dimenticare la centralità dell'Europa. L'offerta è invece rappresentata da circa 4mila aziende del Made in Italy enologico e un palinsesto di oltre cento eventi tra degustazioni, talk e focus. Passano a trovarci nei nostri studi al Vinitaly: Federico Bricolo, il presidente di Veronafiere, Matteo Zoppas, presidente ICE - Agenzia per la promozione all'estero e l'internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane, Luca Zaia, Presidente del Consiglio regionale Veneto, Riccardo Pasqua, Amministratore Delegato Pasqua Vini e Piero Mastroberardino, vice presidente Federvini.Giovani, famiglie con figli e operai: i più esposti al rischio inflazioneSecondo l'Istat, queste voci nel 2024 assorbono il 42,3% dei consumi medi delle famiglie, ma superano il 45% nei nuclei più vulnerabili e arrivano al 52% per chi è in cerca di lavoro, con un incidenza più alta nelle regioni del Sud e in Piemonte. L'andamento dei prezzi resta legato alle tensioni geopolitiche in Medio Oriente, che hanno riportato al centro gli shock energetici: a marzo l'inflazione è salita dello 0,5% mensile e dell'1,7% annuo, trainata dalla risalita degli energetici e degli alimentari. Dal 2019 al 2024 il peso delle spese essenziali è aumentato, ampliando le differenze tra famiglie e colpendo soprattutto giovani single, coppie con tre o più figli e nuclei con difficoltà occupazionale. Risultano invece meno esposte le coppie senza figli, a prescindere dall età, e le persone sole over 65, che presentano spese mediamente più basse e minori esigenze per trasporti e alimentari, oltre alle famiglie residenti nei centri delle grandi aree metropolitane, dove redditi più elevati consentono una maggiore quota di consumi non essenziali. Approfondiamo il tema con Cristiano Dell'Oste Il Sole 24 Ore.

As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa's fast‑growing digital markets.

A bracing account of how our current planetary crisis emerged from the worst cataclysmic destruction in human history, which Clifton Crais terms the Mortecene—the killing age. We are used to speaking of the Anthropocene and the outsized impact humans have had on the planet. But we sometimes lose sight of a fundamental truth at the heart of modern world history: the legacy of human predation, slavery, and imperialism that has devastated the natural world and led us to our present moment. As historian Clifton Crais shows in this magisterial work The Killing Age: How Violence Made the Modern World (U Chicago Press, 2025), the period that we most associate with human progress—which gave us the Enlightenment, the rise of democracies, the Industrial Revolution, and more—was at the same time catastrophically destructive.In this bracing, landmark book, Crais urges us to view the growth of global capitalism between 1750 and the early 1900s not as the Anthropocene, but as the Mortecene: the Killing Age. Killing brought the world together and tore it apart, as profiteering warlords committed mass-scale slaughter of humans and animals across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The newfound ease and profitability of killing created a disturbing network of global connections and economies, eliminating tens of millions of people and sparking an environmental crisis that remains the most urgent catastrophe facing the world today.Drawing on years of scholarship and marshaling myriad sources across world history, The Killing Age (University of Chicago Press 2025) turns our vision of past and present on its head, illuminating the Mortecene in all its horror—how it shaped who we are, what we value and fear, and the precarious present we inhabit today. Our guest is Professor Clifton Crais, a Professor of History at Emory University Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A bracing account of how our current planetary crisis emerged from the worst cataclysmic destruction in human history, which Clifton Crais terms the Mortecene—the killing age. We are used to speaking of the Anthropocene and the outsized impact humans have had on the planet. But we sometimes lose sight of a fundamental truth at the heart of modern world history: the legacy of human predation, slavery, and imperialism that has devastated the natural world and led us to our present moment. As historian Clifton Crais shows in this magisterial work The Killing Age: How Violence Made the Modern World (U Chicago Press, 2025), the period that we most associate with human progress—which gave us the Enlightenment, the rise of democracies, the Industrial Revolution, and more—was at the same time catastrophically destructive.In this bracing, landmark book, Crais urges us to view the growth of global capitalism between 1750 and the early 1900s not as the Anthropocene, but as the Mortecene: the Killing Age. Killing brought the world together and tore it apart, as profiteering warlords committed mass-scale slaughter of humans and animals across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The newfound ease and profitability of killing created a disturbing network of global connections and economies, eliminating tens of millions of people and sparking an environmental crisis that remains the most urgent catastrophe facing the world today.Drawing on years of scholarship and marshaling myriad sources across world history, The Killing Age (University of Chicago Press 2025) turns our vision of past and present on its head, illuminating the Mortecene in all its horror—how it shaped who we are, what we value and fear, and the precarious present we inhabit today. Our guest is Professor Clifton Crais, a Professor of History at Emory University Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

A bracing account of how our current planetary crisis emerged from the worst cataclysmic destruction in human history, which Clifton Crais terms the Mortecene—the killing age. We are used to speaking of the Anthropocene and the outsized impact humans have had on the planet. But we sometimes lose sight of a fundamental truth at the heart of modern world history: the legacy of human predation, slavery, and imperialism that has devastated the natural world and led us to our present moment. As historian Clifton Crais shows in this magisterial work The Killing Age: How Violence Made the Modern World (U Chicago Press, 2025), the period that we most associate with human progress—which gave us the Enlightenment, the rise of democracies, the Industrial Revolution, and more—was at the same time catastrophically destructive.In this bracing, landmark book, Crais urges us to view the growth of global capitalism between 1750 and the early 1900s not as the Anthropocene, but as the Mortecene: the Killing Age. Killing brought the world together and tore it apart, as profiteering warlords committed mass-scale slaughter of humans and animals across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The newfound ease and profitability of killing created a disturbing network of global connections and economies, eliminating tens of millions of people and sparking an environmental crisis that remains the most urgent catastrophe facing the world today.Drawing on years of scholarship and marshaling myriad sources across world history, The Killing Age (University of Chicago Press 2025) turns our vision of past and present on its head, illuminating the Mortecene in all its horror—how it shaped who we are, what we value and fear, and the precarious present we inhabit today. Our guest is Professor Clifton Crais, a Professor of History at Emory University Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Seattle considers sweeping a Ballard homeless encampment. Tacoma is debating removing boulders that deter public camping. The Downtown Seattle Association thinks they are gaining retail momentum. A new pill could extend your dog’s life. // Big Local: A Des Moines halal market is suing the Trump admin. Tacoma hopes the World Cup will bring more tourism. An Enumclaw family’ horse was stolen. // You Pick the Topic: A chimp civil war has broken out in Africa.

The British Museum is one of the world's greatest treasure houses—home to over eight million artifacts spanning human history. But behind its incredible collection lies a complicated legacy of empire, conquest, and controversy that raises a difficult question: who should really own the past? For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs his cabinet to begin direct talks with Lebanon, but states "there is no ceasefire" and Israel will "continue to strike Hezbollah with force". Also: the US warns Iran against placing a toll on the Strait of Hormuz; Melania Trump denies having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein; Cuba's doctor diplomacy is under threat; and Pope Leo is heading to Africa. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

President Trump makes a scathing post on Truth Social, slamming Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. Kamala Harris tries her best impersonation of a mob boss when discussing Trump's political dealmaking with Iran while confirming she's “thinking about” running for President in 2028. Hunter Biden wants a cage match with Donald Trump's sons Eric and Don Jr. J.D. Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks as Trump claims we will know in 24 hours if talks are successful. Dana explains how Trump remains consistent as Podcastistant has completely flipped its commentary. A rare and deadly “civil war” has broken out between two factions of chimps in Africa.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Relief Factorhttps://www.ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEFRelief Factor is your simple first step toward feeling better—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95. PreBornhttps://www.PreBorn.com/Dana or Dial #250 and say “BABY”Preborn helps make a life-changing difference for mothers and babies in crisis. Sponsor an ultrasound for just $28, or five for $140.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaSchedule a free gold strategy session now and stay ahead of the curve.GhostBedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for deep sleep use code DANA for the lowest prices of the season + an extra 10% off sitewide.Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DANA or call 972-PATRIOTSwitch to Patriot Mobile in minutes—keep your number and phone or upgrade, then take a stand today with promo code DANA for a free month of service!HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSupport your heart health with SuperBeets Heart Chews Zero Sugar now Buy 2 get 1 Free.  Visit today to learn how to get a Free 30-day supply. Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

Musical improvisation comes in many forms. A jazz player creates within the harmonic structure of a composition. A Shona mbira player in Zimbabwe improvises interactively with another player, and the audience, in some cases, an ancestor spirit. An Arabic maqam musician works within the elaborate set of rules governing the movement of melodies within one or more particular maqamat, or modes. How are these musicians' experience the same? And how are they different? Musicians and scholars weigh in on this Hip Deep episode. Produced by Banning Eyre. APWW #485

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry recap a packed two weeks of Vatican news, covering Pope Leo's first Holy Week celebrations and his comments on President Trump's threat to wipe out ‘an entire civilization.' After this episode was recorded, reports were published recounting a contentious meeting at the Pentagon between the nuncio to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, and Trump administration officials. Read more here: https://www.americamagazine.org/news/2026/04/09/vatican-pentagon-free-press/  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Pope Leo's message to the wealthy in Monaco 3:14 Pope says God ‘rejects' the prayers of warmakers 7:53 Pope Leo washes 12 priests' feet on Holy Thursday 12:01 Pope carries the cross through Colosseum 15:07 Cardinal Pizzaballa denied access to Holy Sepulchre 20:13 Pope Leo's Good Friday call with Zelenskyy 22:30 Pope Leo's Easter appeal for peace 25:11 Leo calls Trump's Iran threat ‘unacceptable' 30:17 Pope Leo's trip to Algeria 33:41 Leo to visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea 37:01 Outro and Credits Links: Is there a Catholic revival? Pope Leo seems to think so. Palm Sunday: Cardinal Pizzaballa blocked by Israeli police from Holy Sepulchre as Pope Leo denounces war in Rome Pope Leo's Holy Thursday homily: ‘In this dark hour of history,' do not shy away from your mission The meditations at Pope Leo's first Way of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum: Connecting Christ's Passion to modern suffering On Good Friday, Pope Leo speaks with presidents of Israel and Ukraine, calling for an end to war Pope Leo's first Easter ‘Urbi et Orbi' message: ‘Let those who have weapons lay them down' Pope Leo: Trump's threat to destroy Iran ‘truly unacceptable' Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour and trips to Spain and Monaco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The University of Houston’s renowned History and African Studies professor, Dr. Gerald Horne, returns to our classroom to deliver fresh insights on the Iran war’s impact in Africa, U.S. relations with South Africa, the Trump Administration’s approach to Cuba, and the future of the Congressional Black Caucus. Dr. Horne will also bring a unique perspective to the world of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and more. But that’s not all—before Dr. Horne takes the mic, be inspired by motivational powerhouse and bestselling author Dr. Willie Jolly, who will help you jumpstart your Financial Fix for 2026. And don’t miss the enlightening perspectives of sociology professor Angela Simms, who will round out an unmissable morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Leo XIV invites the world to join a vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica on April 11. Meanwhile, the Church prepares to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, a reminder of God's infinite mercy. And, Pope Leo is set to visit Africa on a major 11-day mission beginning April 13.

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African soils were once so alive, nobody called it regeneration, the land just gave. Dr. Kofi Boa, founder of the Center for No-Till Agriculture (CNTA) in Ghana, has spent decades proving they can give again.Boa traces his journey from a burned family farm to one of Africa's most compelling soil restoration demonstration models and makes the case for a distinctly African approach to regeneration: grounded in what fallow land has always shown us, driven by farmers who need a full granary before they need a carbon credit, and proven through evidence you can walk through and see for yourself.From community-led adoption to the tension between carbon credit schemes and food security, this is a grounded, honest account of what building a regenerative agriculture movement looks like from the inside, in the soil, with the farmers, over decades.More about this episode. Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!LARIS 2026Latin American Regenerative Investment Summit (Cumbre de Inversiones Regenerativas de América Latina). Be part of the movement that is regenerating the way we learn, invest, and live.Bogotá, ColombiaMay 12 - 14https://regenerativo.org/en/laris/ Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/Support the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

International Women's Month SeriesOnly child. Daughter of two scientists. Now majority owner of the longest-standing multicultural advertising agency in the United States.Monique Nelson is the Executive Chair and majority owner of UWG Inc., recently named Multicultural Agency of the Year for 2026. Since acquiring UWG in 2012, she's expanded the agency into Canada and Africa and co-founded Black Week, celebrating culture, creativity, and commerce. She's been at UWG for 19 years.What I love about this conversation is how Monique traces everything back to her upbringing. Her parents were scientists who taught her that you can do just about anything as long as you have a plan. Put out a hypothesis, then plot your path.Her grandmother was an entrepreneur. West Indian. Day job plus five more. Monique spent summers with her in Houston checking on properties, learning to drywall, hang shelving, use a level. They did the hard work in the morning, then something fun after. That became her formula: eat the peas first because peas suck cold.Her path to UWG wasn't planned. She was at Motorola when everything shifted at once. Divorce. Industry disruption. And the pull to go home and be near her parents while she still could. A dinner with a friend led to an interview. She was captivated by the founder, Byron Lewis, and the mission he had built. And then the COO said the thing that changed everything: I think you could run this place.Monique did it backwards by traditional standards. Bought the business, then got married, then had kids. No regrets. Her husband knew exactly what he was getting into.On leadership, she breaks it into three modes. Leading. Bossing. Listening. And listening, she says, is where most friction comes from when it's missing.Her advice: be coachable. Ask for help. And do the hard things first so you can enjoy what comes after.P.S. Monique is one of my dearest friends. I've watched her journey for years, and I'm so proud to share her with you.Connect with Monique:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-nelson-1082b9/THE RE:INVENTION EXCHANGE - for more Inspired Content, Blogs, Podcasts, RE:INVENTION Virtual Chats, or to buy a copy of my book RE:INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? by Kathi Sharpe-Ross, visit https://www.thereinventionexchange.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/kathisr_chief_reinventor/FB: https://www.facebook.com/kathi.sharpeross/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathisharpeross    

Bridget Phetasy sits down with Elnathan John, Nigerian satirist and author of Becoming Nigerian, for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens when an entire culture loses the ability to feel shame.Elnathan argues that the effectiveness of satire is directly proportional to a society's capacity for shame—and right now, that capacity is bottoming out everywhere from Lagos to Washington.In this episode, they discuss: • The comedian's complex relationship to power • Why declaring your vote can trap you ideologically • The collapse of liberalism across the West • Nigeria's overlapping crises of terrorism and corruption • AI replacing white-collar jobs  • The quiet resource extraction in Africa • What it means to turn your muse into a muleCheck out Elnathan's Substack - https://elnathanjohn.substack.com/#satire #BridgetPhetasy #WalkInsWelcome #ElnathanJohn

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Isaiah 45:21-22 (NIV)  “Who foretold this long ago, who declared it from the distant past? Was it not I, the LORD? And there is no God apart from me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none but me. Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.” The idea of all the ends of the Earth is a promise the Bible has been making since its beginning. But it made this promise when God's people were just 12 nomadic tribes in a small region in the back corners of the Earth. And yet these promises have come true! There are believers in Jesus and every nation to the end of the Earth. Followers of Jesus comprise the single most multiethnic, multicultural, multinational movement in human history! Pew's most recent data describes Christians explicitly as “the most geographically dispersed” religious group, with roughly 2.3 billion people in the world identifying as Christian. It's the only religion whose largest blocs of followers are now spread fairly evenly across Africa, Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia, with no single continent or ethnicity dominating. No other religious movement has such a spread across all continents, languages, and racial groups at this scale. And God foretold it thousands of years ago! The logic God is using here is if I was foretelling the future truthfully thousands of years ago, and it has come to pass, how much more are my other promises going to come true! Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.