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The World Press Freedom Index, which is issued by Reporters without Borders, measures the health of press freedom around the world. They do so along a number of axes, including the economic health of independent media, legal protections for the press and the physical security of journalists. In 2025, the global score on the index was the lowest it's ever been.On this episode, Dan Richards talks with three journalists and media thinkers who work in a part of the world where press freedom is, at times, a matter of life and death. Chernoh Bah is a Sierra Leonean journalist, historian and postdoctoral research fellow at the Watson Institute. Sadibou Marong is a journalist and Sub-Saharan Africa bureau chief for Reporters Without Borders, based in Sénégal. Zubaida Ismail is a freelance journalist and Ghana's correspondent for Reporters Without Borders.They discuss the state of press freedom in countries across Africa, what the struggle for independent journalism in countries in Africa can teach the rest of the world, and the broader relationship between independent media and democratic health. These guests, along with many others, gathered at the Watson Institute this Spring as part of the Media and Democracy Conference hosted by Watson's Africa Initiative. You can watch more conversations and presentations from the conference here. Transcript coming soon to our website.

This episode presents CPJ's Mohamed Abdelfattah's keynote address at the conference on “Media and Democracy in Africa” held from April 17-18, 2025 at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. The conference, which brought together journalists, academics, and press freedom advocates from Africa, Europe, and USA, was organized by Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah and sponsored by the Africa Initiative at Brown University. 

This episode is a presentation by Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah during a two-day conference on "Media and Democracy in Africa" held from April 17-18, 2025 at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. The conference, which brought together journalists from Africa, Europe, and United States, was organized by Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah and sponsored by the Africa Initiative.

Church unity is hard, folks.The United Methodist Church (UMC) had a momentous global meeting last year (2024), with the major outcome of allowing—or at least not preventing or taking action against—performing same-sex marriages and ordaining non-celibate gay leaders in the church. Methodists around the world have WIDE disagreements on how they even interpret this outcome, much less what they should do about it.This conflict is as much about church unity and governance as it is about LGBTQ rights and people—but of course they're wrapped up together. You might recognize yourself and your own Christian denomination in the UMC's 40+ years of conversations on these topics. Church unity is hard, folks.Last year, we talked to two members of the UMC to hear their perspectives: a U.S.-based seminary student pursuing ordination with the UMC, and a bishop in UMC leadership in Liberia.This episode is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 can be found here: https://newkinship.substack.com/p/58-the-united-methodist-church-liftsWe had some technical difficulties with the video on this episode, so thanks for bearing with us. It's so important to take the time to listen to each other as we examine our own convictions. Please join us in listening with care for our Christian siblings around the world.About Our Guest:The Reverend Dr. Jerry P. Kulah is an elder in the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). For more 28 years, Dr. Kulah has served the UMC in Liberia as an evangelist, educator, pastor, and administrator. Dr. Kulah holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, USA (class of 2010); he is currently a PhD candidate in Theology at the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Theological Federation, UK. Dr. Kulah's vision is to see Africa transformed by Christ-centered Africans of quality, competence, and character.—★ Timestamps(00:00) #59 - The United Methodist Church Lifted Its Ban on Gay Marriage: On Fragmentation and Autonomy with Reverend Jerry Kulah (Part 2 of 2 on the UMC)(01:35) Rev. Kulah: Liberian, Ordained UMC Minister(06:46) "A silent invasion of the church in Africa"(11:52) Uniting, leaving, waiting: African churches in confusion(24:29) Regionalization fragments the church under a "big tent"(33:07) What will happen in the African UMC? (predictions from summer 2024)(45:12) Liberia's laws on marriage and sexuality(47:39) Same-sex temptation is not the same as "being homosexual"(54:37) We are brothers and sisters: "Don't compel me to live in your context"—★ Links and ReferencesA recent letter from the African Bishops: www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/africa-umc-bishops-statement-2024-18627021Comments from the Africa Initiative: peopleneedjesus.net/2024/05/24/africa-initiative-united-methodism-in-africa-is-not-for-sale-to-western-cultural-christianity/—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

The United Methodist Church (UMC) had a momentous global meeting last year (2024), with the major outcome of allowing—or at least not preventing or taking action against—performing same-sex marriages and ordaining non-celibate gay leaders in the church. Methodists around the world have WIDE disagreements on how they even interpret this outcome, much less what they should do about it.This conflict is as much about church unity and governance as it is about LGBTQ rights and people—but of course they're wrapped up together. You might recognize yourself and your own Christian denomination in the UMC's 40+ years of conversations on these topics. Church unity is hard, folks.Last year, we talked to two members of the UMC to hear their perspectives: a U.S.-based seminary student pursuing ordination with the UMC, and a bishop in UMC leadership in Liberia.This is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 can be found here: [link available Feb 19, 2025]It's so important to take the time to listen to each other as we examine our own convictions. Please join us in listening with care for our Christian siblings around the world.About Our Guest:Joe Meinholz is currently a seminarian at Duke Divinity School pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church. He grew up farming in Ho Chunk land (Southern Wisconsin) and is an aspiring community organizer, pastor, water protector, and lover of Jesus.—Note: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand quite a bit. If you're new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠—★ Timestamps00:00 #58 - The United Methodist Church Lifts Ban on Gay Marriage: Polity and Progress with Joe Meinholz (Part 1 of 2 on the UMC)01:32 Polity: How the United Methodist Church denomination governs itself08:38 1972-today: UMC's history of LGBT marriage and theology12:51 2019-today: Making paths for "disaffiliation"20:32 Rulings from the 2024 UMC general conference: A more neutral position?27:17 The Global Methodist Church": A new denomination of disaffiliated churches29:00 Moving toward regional meetings of equals36:19 The fruit of our united front: Must we align on social principles?40:51 If you were Methodist, would YOU have disaffiliated?51:19 What does "church unity" mean? Can we disagree on sexuality?57:17 Wrapping up, looking forward—★ Links and ReferencesThe Other Significant Others by Rhaina CohenA recent letter from the African Bishops: www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/africa-umc-bishops-statement-2024-18627021Comments from the Africa Initiative: peopleneedjesus.net/2024/05/24/africa-initiative-united-methodism-in-africa-is-not-for-sale-to-western-cultural-christianity/One author on “ubuntu”: https://um-insight.net/general-conference/a-way-forward/ubuntu/—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

Today I'm chatting with Mariane Akwenye, founder of the Nomad African Wellness Homestead in Windhoek, Namibia, and the Nomad Institute which trains visually-impaired women to become massage therapists. Mariane is also the chair of the Africa Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute, a mother of two, and an incredible force for good in the world.We are discussing what I call the essence of money, or the “why” behind your desire for money. Learning how to identify the essences of your desires is the key to creating more ease and flow around receiving money in your life. This, in conjunction with healing your specific money blocks will open you up to your true abundance. Mariane shares a deeply personal story of where her core money blocks stem from, and how she has overcome those blocks to create an ease and peace around abundance and prosperity she never thought possible before. She explains how first creating an internal feeling of safety around money has created the external experience of safety around money she enjoys today. Connect with Mariane on LinkedIn: Mariane AkwenyeFollow Mariane on Instagram @nomadwellnesshomestead

Today, we hear from Dr. Hafsat Abiola, native of Nigeria, President of the Women in Africa Initiative, Harvard-educated economist, expert in sustainable development, and civil rights and Democracy advocate. Dr. Abiola's father, M.K.O. Abiola, was imprisoned after decisively winning the presidency in an election determined to be fair and free by Nigerian and international observers. Meanwhile her mother, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, fought publicly for his release and for her husband's freedom, until she was murdered in retaliation. Dr. Abiola has carried on her parents' legacy in her pro-democracy activism and her work in the Women in Africa Initiative, “the world's leading international platform for the economic development and the support of African women entrepreneurs.” Read the transcript for this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Comments, questions and suggestions info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation

Rev. Dr. Jerry Kulah is an Elder in the United Methodist Church. He serves as an Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher, and Administrator.  Since 1997, he has served in the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, and currently serves as Vice President of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at the Graduate School of Theology at United Methodist University (UMU). He also serves as the General Coordinator of the Africa Initiative, an advocacy group within the three Central Conferences of Africa that is committed to upholding the practice of biblical Christianity within the church. This is how we met, as we've contended together for orthodoxy on two continents. Today, we talk discipleship. This is an especially important conversation for those seeking a truly global expression of Methodism.  

In this episode of "The Brand Called You" vodcast and podcast, the host interviews Dr. Vinika Rao, an accomplished professional from academia based in Singapore, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Rao shares her journey from a corporate career to academia, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and finding one's calling. She discusses the evolving concept of DEI and the challenges faced by companies in implementing DEI strategies, highlighting the need for specificity, accountability, and disclosure. Dr. Rao addresses common misconceptions about DEI, emphasizing the importance of cognitive diversity and inclusion. She explains how gender diversity in leadership positively impacts organizational performance and delves into the intersectionality of diversity in the workplace. Dr. Rao suggests actionable steps for companies to create a more inclusive culture, focusing on the concept of allyship. She discusses leveraging technology for DEI initiatives while being mindful of its potential negative impacts.   About Dr. Vinika Rao Dr. Vinika Rao has extensive experience in academia, holding positions such as Executive Director of INSEAD's Africa Initiative and the Hoffman Institute for Business and Society in Asia. She serves on multiple boards and advisory boards, showcasing her commitment to driving impactful change in various organizations and sectors. Dr. Rao's journey reflects a transition from a successful corporate career to academia, where she found her calling in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

"The United States government works at a great disadvantage because we tell the truth." In this episode, we refocus our sights on Russia's information warfare efforts in Africa, particularly spreading false claims about U.S. biological testing surrounding COVID-19. The Africa Initiative, backed by Russian intelligence, is highlighted as the source of these conspiracy theories. Despite limited traction, the disinformation campaign poses risks to Western health programs and humanitarian efforts in Africa. The episode also delves into Russia's broader presence in Africa, including military support and mining interests. Strategies to counter Russian disinformation include media literacy initiatives, fact-checking organizations, and promoting Western economic investments and democratic values in the region and the complex dynamics of information warfare and geopolitical competition in Africa. [00:02:06] Russia's information warfare efforts. [00:07:28] Russian disinformation in Africa. [00:11:06] Russian disinformation in Africa. [00:14:16] The disinformation angle. [00:18:22] Russian military efforts in Africa. [00:20:09] Countering Russian disinformation tactics. Got questions, comments or ideas or an example of disinformation you'd like us to check out? Send them to paulb@emergentriskinternational.com. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Special thanks to our guest Cameron Evers , our sound designer and editor Noah Foutz, audio engineer Nathan Corson, and executive producers Michael DeAloia and Gerardo Orlando. Thanks so much for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series continues in earnest with a fascinating discussion around the proposition of using drone technology for social good.In this episode, hosts Scott Luton welcomes Prashant Yadav to the show, a globally recognized expert in healthcare supply chains and affiliate professor at global business school INSEAD, where he leads the Africa Initiative. Prashant is something of a media virtuoso, having appeared in prominent publications such as The Economist and Financial Times to share his expertise.Sitting alongside Prashant is Olivier Defawe of VillageReach, a global nonprofit that transforms healthcare delivery to reach everyone by working with partners to build responsive primary healthcare systems that deliver health products and services to the most under-reached.A key priority for both guests centers around realizing the immense potential for drones to unlock healthcare access, supply chain optimization, and socioeconomic development across the African continent.During the discussion, they touch on a number of pertinent questions:What are the major challenges to scaling and sustaining drone transport operations in Africa?How can we ultimately ensure drone transport is more cost-effective for public health supply chains?What can stakeholders do on the supply and demand side to increase adoption of drone transport across sectors, beyond just public health?To hear Prashant and Olivier's thoughts on these issues, and much more, tune into the podcast now.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about VillageReach: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär's Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-leafership-africa-drones-key-broadening-access-healthcare-africa-1247

In May, Nigerian political veteran Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of the country. The outcome was predictable, but that doesn't mean there were no surprises in this year's election. The biggest, perhaps, was the national rise of progressive politician Peter Obi. Obi galvanized young people around issues of government accountability, transparency, and generational change. In the process, he came closer to winning the presidency than any third-party candidate has in Nigeria's modern history.What to make of Obi's unexpected performance in this year's election? And what does it mean for the future of Nigeria, a country of some 220 million people that, by many estimates, will surpass the US as the world's third most populous country in the coming decades? Daniel Jordan Smith is the director of the Watson Institute's Africa Initiative, and as he explains, there's one realm where many of the issues Obi ran on come to a head, and that can teach us a lot about the country's future: its infrastructure. Smith's newest book, “Every Household Its Own Government: Improvised Infrastructure, Entrepreneurial Citizens, and the State in Nigeria” explores why Africa's most populous, economically powerful country fails so many of its citizens when it comes to providing basic services like water and electricity. He also explores the creative ways that citizens work around these shortcomings and how the government still makes itself, as Smith puts it, “present in its absence.”Learn more about and purchase “Every Household Its Own Government”Learn more about the Watson Institute's other podcastsTranscript coming soon to our website

As Vice President Kamala Harris tours Africa, Amna Nawaz explores the realities on the ground there and the changing relationship between the U.S. and the 56 nations of the continent with Gyude Moore, the director of the Africa Initiative at the Center for Global Development. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This breakout session is will be a taster of the Formational Course of the Academy of Missional Healthcare and Initiative of COGI and CAPRO. Designed primarily for pre-internship students in healthcare, it is also open to young professionals. This session will provide a taster to the eight-core module mentorship course in Missional Healthcare. The session will also highlight the uniqueness of the program. The Formational course provides participants with “A missional context of learning” in an environment of Transformational learning, problem-based training, experiential sharing alongside practical role-plays and interactive group exercises. Continual learning and reflective engagement through “journaling” is a key component of the program. The full program gives broad insights into the health and development needs in a country as well the various expressions of medical missions. It also provides a deeper understanding of God’s mission pertinent to healthcare and the healthcare person.

Dr. Abdirahman Duale Beileh is a Somali economist, professor, politician, philanthropist, poet, and well acclaimed song writer. In August 2022, Dr. Beileh finished his term as Somalia's Minister of Finance, having served for the past five years. Previously, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation from 2014 to 2015. Dr. Beileh has been a driving force behind the reestablishment of the Somali state, and the country's return to the international scene. We start our conversation with memories from Dr. Beileh's childhood home outside the city of Hargeisa. An opportunity to study and work abroad in the United Arab Emirates and the United States drove him to question the situation in his native Somalia, eventually leading him to pursue a 30-year career at the African Development Bank (AfDB). We then discuss Somalia's transition from a failed state to one where elections and a peaceful transition of power recently took place. We explore what went right and the remaining challenges for the future. Dr. Beileh shares his experience of working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and other partners on issues such as debt relief and the process of building from scratch an international coalition to support Somalia. He passionately talks about the challenges of instilling a “tax-payer mentality” in a country where most people only experience of taxation as extortion by the violent extremist group Al-Shabaab, as well as the urgent need to finance the security sector. He further shares his experience of collaborating with the finance ministers of Somalia's Federal Member States (FMS) and outlines his approach to building trust with citizens, federal member state governments, and international partners. And his toolkit is wide-ranging, from transparent communication to music and poetry. Finally, Dr. Beileh sets out a compelling 10-year vision for a Somalia: a country that is self-sufficient in food production, where the link between floods and famine is broken through good governance, and where young people can earn a quality education and pursue their dreams. Mihaela Carstei, Paul M. Bisca, and Johan Bjurman Bergman co-host F-World: The Fragility Podcast. Twitter: https://twitter.com/fworldpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fworldpodcast/Website: https://f-world.orgMusic: "Tornado" by Wintergatan . Many thanks to Wintergartan for allowing us to use their wonderful music! This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net.EPISODE RESOURCES:Songs by Minister Beilehhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDNI1Fbh2HnF8&v=NI1Fbh2HnF8&feature=emb_rel_endhttps://fb.watch/c-r_vmUL6X/International Monetary Fund (2022) “IMF Executive Board Completes the Second and Third Reviews of the Extended Credit Facility for Somalia”, IMF, Washington https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2022/06/20/pr22215-somalia-imf-executive-board-completes-second-and-third-reviews-of-ecfRaballand, G. and J. Knebelman (2021) “Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Somalia”, The World Bank, Washington, D.C. https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/121391596804622057/pdf/Domestic-Resource-Mobilization-in-Somalia.pdfAbshir, S. et al. (2020) “Tax and the State in Somalia”, Rift Valley Institute Briefing Paper, Rift Valley Institute 2020. https://riftvalley.net/sites/default/files/publication-documents/Tax%20and%20the%20State%20in%20Somalia%20by%20Sagal%20Abshir%2C%20Khalif%20Abdirahman%20and%20Hannah%20Stogdon%20-%20RVI%20%282020%29.pdfWorld Bank. (2017). “Somalia - Security and Justice Sector Public Expenditure Review” World Bank Group, Washington, D.C. : http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/644671486531571103/Somalia-Security-and-justice-sector-public-expenditure-reviewHiraal Institute (2020), “A Losing Game: Countering Al-Shabab's Financial System”, Hiraal Institute, Mogadishu, Somalia. https://hiraalinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/A-Losing-Game.pdfKeating, M., Abshir, S., (2018), “The Politics of Security in Somalia” NYU Center on International Cooperation, New York. https://cic.nyu.edu/publications/politics-security-somaliaIntegrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), (2022) “Somalia Updated IPC and Famine Risk Analysis Technical Release 4th June 2022”, IPC, Nairobi. https://fsnau.org/downloads/Somalia-Updated-IPC-and-Famine-Risk-Analysis-Technical-Release-4-Jun-2022.pdfIntergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) https://igad.intHorn of Africa Initiative https://hoainitiative.org TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:41 Growing up in Somalia and early travels shaping the man00:09:36 Somalia's transition – success and challenges00:15:54 Being Minister of Finance in Somalia – Prioritizing spending and raising revenue00:22:00 Transparency and managing compounding crises 00:30:26 Financing security sector reform (SSR)00:35:25 Collaboration between the federal government and the member states of Somalia00:42:32 The State vs. Al Shabaab – governance in competition with violent extremism00:48:46 Exiting fragility – can Somalia find a path?00:51:57 Work-ethic and Dr. Beileh's approach to fragility00:58:46 Values & culture – fostering the right approach to economic growth01:03:41 Regional collaboration in the Horn of Africa 01:09:04 Working with international institutions – from blind-spots to trust01:12:58 Oil & gas in Somalia - avoiding the resource curse 01:16:44 A vision for Somalia in 10 years 01:23:51 Wrap-up

Today, we hear from Dr. Hafsat Abiola, native of Nigeria, President of the Women in Africa Initiative, Harvard-educated economist, expert in sustainable development, and civil rights and Democracy advocate. Dr. Abiola's father, M.K.O. Abiola, was imprisoned after decisively winning the presidency in an election determined to be fair and free by Nigerian and international observers. Meanwhile her mother, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, fought publicly for his release and for her husband's freedom, until she was murdered in retaliation. Dr. Abiola has carried on her parents' legacy in her pro-democracy activism and her work in the Women in Africa Initiative, “the world's leading international platform for the economic development and the support of African women entrepreneurs.” Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Read the transcript for this episode Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Comments, questions and suggestions info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelens.blog/2022/04/22/ministers-of-horn-of-africa-initiative-discuss-on-economic-integration-regional-cooperation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eagleeyelens/message

Simon Mafunda is the new Africa Coordinator for the Wesleyan Covenant Association, working with Methodists across the continent as they consider the future of the United Methodist Church and the emerging Global Methodist Church. Bob and Stephanie talk with Simon about the history of Methodism in Africa, what's happening with the Africa Initiative, and an African response to the initiative of the WCA and partners to offer opportunities for Central Conference delegates to get vaccinated in anticipation of the 2022 General Conference.  Learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the Global Methodist Church.  Contact Simon Mafunda with your questions about the WCA and Africa: smafunda@wesleyancovenant.org.  Send your questions and comments to us at podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. 

Today on The Big Issue we'll be discussing the various ways of preventing young Nigerians from engaging in criminal activities and the vicious cycle of the underworld by engaging them meaningfully as exemplified by the initiative of a non-governmental organisation, Chess in Slum Africa, which mentored 51 homeless (ghetto) boys aged 10-18 on the game of chess.

Guest: Dr Ben  Kagina  | Senior Research Officer at the Vaccines for Africa Initiative at School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town Africa is joined by Dr Ben Kagina, Senior Research Officer at the Vaccines for Africa Initiative at School of Public Health and Family Medicine, at the University of Cape Town to talk about understanding the Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 variant and its health implications are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this UNAJUA episode, Vivian Nwakah offers insight into the dynamics of Nigeria's open drug markets. Vivian highlights the counterintuitive ways that drug regulation affects the supply-side logistics of local and international drug producers. She believes that the intelligent use of technological solutions in the supply process will allow for medications to be sourced and distributed more safely and reliably. Vivian Nwakah is the co-founder & CEO of Medsaf, an enterprise pharma supply chain startup based in Lagos, Nigeria. Vivian is a serial entrepreneur and strategist and whose accolades include recognition by Forbes, the British Royal Family, and the Women in Africa Initiative. Click here (https://telbee.io/channel/uuatbnkraty1vn-nkazpcg/index.html) to leave us a 60-sec voice note with your reactions to any of the topics raised in the UNAJUA Series. (We will include some of your audio takes in future follow-up episodes.) EARN $ATRU TOKEN: Click here(https://bit.ly/ATRUToken) to complete the form and earn your $ATRU. SUPPORT US: Support our independent media-making efforts by becoming a Patreon (https://www.africantechroundup.com/patreon/). Image Credits: Mika Baumeister (Unsplash)

In this UNAJUA series opener, Vivian Nwakah breaks down Nigeria's healthcare scene—highlighting the size of the sector as well as the disparity of healthcare access between the rich and less well off. Vivian Nwakah is the co-founder & CEO of Medsaf, an enterprise pharma supply chain company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Vivian is a serial entrepreneur and strategist and whose accolades include recognition by Forbes, the British Royal Family, and the Women in Africa Initiative. In this episode, Vivian addresses the following questions: —How big is Nigeria's healthcare sector? —What does the scene look like for grassroots level —How are tech startups like Medsaf attempting to usher in a new paradigm in Nigeria's pharmaceutical industry? Click here (https://telbee.io/channel/uuatbnkraty1vn-nkazpcg/index.html) to leave us a 60-sec voice note with your reactions to any of the topics raised in the UNAJUA Series. (We will include some of your audio takes in future follow-up episodes.) EARN $ATRU TOKEN: https://bit.ly/ATRUToken SUPPORT US: Support our independent media-making efforts by becoming a Patreon (https://www.africantechroundup.com/patreon/). Image Credit: Wengang Zhai (Unsplash)

Guest: Dr Ben  Kagina  | Senior Research Officer at the Vaccines for Africa Initiative at School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town In October, South Africa and India tabled a proposal at the World Trade Organisation asking member states to agree to temporarily suspend all intellectual property rules for Covid-related products and technologies, including vaccines. If this proposal is accepted, it will force pharmaceutical companies in member countries to share their patents. While removing drug companies' exclusive rights to produce their Covid-19 jabs, it won't necessarily compel them to share their know-how, this is often referred to as transferring technology, could take months – or years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Francois Van Binsbergen | Founder and CEO of Wine Flies  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story on the cover page points to the inflation numbers which were up in September and some analysts pointing to a number of factors one of which is the devalued domestic currency, and also the IMFs revised outlook for Nigeria from a decline of 5.3% to 4.3%.Does this revised outlook make the inflation situation any less severe? World Food Day.What more can you tell us about this Feed Africa Initiative and is Nigeria tapping into this programme?

On episode #24 of the Green Root Podcast, host Josh Schlossberg talks with Uche Isieke, Executive Director of Rural Watch Africa Initiative, about Nigerians suffering from the ravages of climate change, the deforestation that results from rural people simply trying to feed their families, and his work to create alternative sustainable income sources for this struggling population.

In this episode we interview media relations and communications specialist, Dana Adnani, who has worked for some of the biggest brands in the world including Coca Cola, Dow, Nokia, Microsoft, Uber, and Jumia. We discuss her career in the corporate world, the challenges of Coronavirus, her transition to an entrepreneur, and her work with the Women in Africa Initiative. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-al-mubaidin-adnani-1081a819/ For more resources and our entire library of podcasts (including transcripts of each show), check out our website www.moroccopodcast.com Your opinion matters to us, we value it and ask you to leave your feedback in the comments section. You can just say "Hi" or give us your opinion on the subject of the video, business in Morocco, or an idea for a future podcast episode or video. If you like some of the things we have to say, could you click on the "Subscribe" button? — Ryan Maimone is an experienced marketer and business consultant with a demonstrated history of helping small/medium sized businesses improve their operations, reduce expenses, and grow revenues through improved customer acquisition techniques. Ryan Kirk is personal development expert driven to impact and inspire by sharing wisdom-saturated content. This passion includes teaching, coaching, facilitating, mentoring...in corporate settings, classrooms, and through his YouTube channel Maroc Treasure The Business in Morocco podcast discusses all things business and all things Morocco. Our goal is to share our knowledge and experiences in order to help you gain wisdom, skills, and habits that can help you succeed in business and in life. — Website: https://www.moroccopodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moroccopodcast/ Podcast: https://www.moroccopodcast.com/audioexperience LinkedIn: https://ma.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maimone/en LinkedIn: https://ma.linkedin.com/in/ryankirkcasablanca/en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moroccopodcast YouTube - Maroc Treasure: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bQh4RiDueT7BRx3-uv6vw — Subscribe to our VIP newsletter for updates and special content: https://www.moroccopodcast.com/VIP

Just a few days before the release of the Bouzouki video, "Greek and South African Hellenes come together during Covid-19", maestro Georgopoulos touched base with the Hellenic Radio and gave us more reason to look forward to the music/bouzouki video that will be coming our way. This interview is in Greek. Tune into Hellenic Radio on radiosa.org/hellenic/

Music will be proven to be the international language, yet again, as talented young musicians from Greece and South Africa, collaborate to join their musical forces to uplift and unite. South African Hellenes and Greek music students, who have been honing their skills, playing traditional Greek music and instruments for years, have followed the call of the music, to collaborate and send a message of togetherness and strength to the world. The orchestrators of this initiative are En Xordo, in Patra, Greece and its director, Maestro Theodoros Georgopoulos, in collaboration with the Hellenic Federation of South Africa. The vision is for the famous theme song called Zeimbekiko tis Evdokias, to travel the world with its message of strength and passion, to inspire others to come together, but also for the talented musicians themselves, to feel more connected in this time of isolation. With technology as the global stage, the young musicians from Greece and South Africa will play the famous Zeimbekiko, in a mini production that will bring together cultures and nations. As the music plays, it will be evident that we are all interconnected and that together we can emerge stronger through difficult circumstances. The viewer will hear the voice of music itself (read by Youla Pandazis) introducing the video, as Penny Georgopoulou plays the santouri: “I am a melody born on the turquoise waves of the Mediterranean, A rhythm from the heart of Greece… I am a strength born of South African soil, A coming together of nations… I am the symphony that surrounds your senses, A power that stirs your soul… I am the beauty of the human spirit, A love that grows in all… I… in all my magnanimous glory…am music!” A great deal of behind-the-scenes work is ongoing with much excitement as its fuel.

Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize by herself! Dr. Daniel Cunnama will rejoin her with the next show. Season Two of The Cosmic Savannah is on it’s way! But in the meantime, our science-savvy listeners can get their fix at a very exciting live event that happened in Cape Town! Soapbox Science South Africa happened on Saturday 28th September 2019 at the Pierhead V&A Waterfront in Cape Town from 12pm until 3pm. It is a pop-up event where incredibly talented female scientists will stand on soap boxes and tell passers-by all about their jobs. Science topics ranged from astronomy to archaeology, forensics to atomic physics, gut bacteria to sea creatures, vaccines to renewable energy, and more! Today we hear from some of our speakers:   Ms. Harshna Jivan (@HershiesJ), School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, “At the centre of it all: The Atomic Nucleus.”   Dr. Kerryn Ashleigh Warren (@kerryn_warren / https://bonevolution.wordpress.com/ ), Dept of Archaeology, University of Cape Town, “There and back again: Excavating at Rising Star Caves.”   Ms. Mieke du Plessis (@the_patient_scientist / https://www.linkedin.com/in/mieke-du-plessis-71014183/ ), the Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, “Bugs and brains: how your microbes influence your mind.”   Dr. Michelle Lochner (@doc__loc / http://doc-loc.blogspot.com/ ), African Institute for Mathematical Sciences/ South African Radio Astronomy Observatory “Mysteries of the universe unravelled by the rise of the machine.”   Dr. Marise Heyns ( http://www.forensicscience.uct.ac.za/ ), Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, “CSI: Cool Science Interrogates.”   Dr. Edina Amponsah-Dacosta (@eddiedacosta2 / http://soapboxscience.org/we-should-all-be-talking-about-vaccines-meet-dr-edina-amponsah-dacosta/ ), Vaccines for Africa Initiative, University of Cape Town, “Vaccines Are Us!”   Dr. Natasha Karenyi (@Natasha_Karenyi / http://www.biologicalsciences.uct.ac.za/bio/staff/academic/karenyi ), University of Cape Town, “What lies beneath the waves: small players on a large stage.”   Dr. Natasha Ross (@NatashaUWC), Department of chemistry, University of the Western Cape “It is your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude # Unlike protons, I don’t deal with negativity! :-)”   Associate Professor Liesl Zuhlke (@lieslzuhlke / http://www.chdru.uct.ac.za/ ), Red Cross war memorial children’s hospital, “Peas, almonds and fists: saving children’s hearts.”   Ms. Edith Phalane  (@EdithPhalane1 / http://www.nwu.ac.za/ ), North-West University, “Keeping your heart healthy: five easy steps to follow.”   Dr. Lucia Marchetti, Chief organizer of Soapbox Science South Africa.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Helen Hai is the Head of Binance Charity Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to using blockchain for transparent philanthropy and achievement of SDG. It was initiated by Binance, the largest crytocurrency exchange by trading volume in the world. She was previously the CEO of the Made in Africa Initiative through which she advised African governments on industrialization, investment promotion, as well as cofounding C&H Garments, a Pan-African export-oriented garments manufacturer. She was trained as an actuary in the United Kingdom and over 20 years of international experience in FTSE100 companies. She has a BA in actuarial science and MSc in actuarial management from CASS Business School in London and EMBA from INSEAD and Tsinghua University.

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Africast podcast! In today's episode, Collins Agyemang, who studied and worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, talks the economy of Ghana and its new startup environment. In particular, he talks about a startup that helps local farmers with weather predictions in their native language. What is the Africast podcast? Africast started as a group project within the scholarship program of the TUM: Junge Akademie. The three students behind this project are Jaimee Lau, Marius Merkle and Patrick Sowinski, all of them students at the Technical University of Munich with different study backgrounds. Currently, a total of seven podcast episodes is planned to be released in 2019. The guests will range from students and academic workers to researchers and professionals from Ghana. Our goal is to raise awareness for academic projects in Ghana and to help people from Germany and Europe to learn more about them. The project was inspired by the TUM Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen the collaboration between the TUM and different universities in Africa. In the next episode, Collins Agyemang will talk about start-ups in Ghana! Links: TUM: Junge Akademie - https://www.ja.tum.de/en/home/ Info about Africa Initiative: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35122/ UCC: https://ucc.edu.gh/ KNUST: https://www.knust.edu.gh/ Intro music: Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Africast podcast! In today's episode, Prof. Dr. Walter Timo de Vries, who leads the chair of land management at TUM, talks about land use in Africa and which problems occur. He also talks about the TUM Africa Initiative, a network of African universities, which cooperate with TUM to strengthen academic projects in African nations. TUM Chair of Land Management: https://www.lrg.tum.de/en/bole/home/ ADLAND consortium: https://nelga.org/nelga-2/affiliates/adland/ What is the Africast podcast? Africast started as a group project within the scholarship program of the TUM: Junge Akademie. The three students behind this project are Jaimee Lau, Marius Merkle and Patrick Sowinski, all of them students at the Technical University of Munich with different study backgrounds. Currently, a total of seven podcast episodes is planned to be released in 2019. The guests will range from students and academic workers to researchers and professionals from Ghana. Our goal is to raise awareness for academic projects in Ghana and to help people from Germany and Europe to learn more about them. The project was inspired by the TUM Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen the collaboration between the TUM and different universities in Africa. In the next episode, Collins Agyemang will talk about start-ups in Ghana! Links: TUM: Junge Akademie - https://www.ja.tum.de/en/home/ Info about Africa Initiative: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35122/ UCC: https://ucc.edu.gh/ KNUST: https://www.knust.edu.gh/ Intro music: Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Africast podcast! In today's episode, Dr. Samuel Dodoo, who has a PhD in Physics from the TU Berlin and an MBA in Finance from the KNUST, talks about infrastructure and mobility in Ghana. Dr. Dodoo has experience with renewable energy systems and is currently working with MGM Trading & Engineering as a project manager. We also learn about the aCar project, which aims to bring electric vehicles to developing countries. The projects was started by the TU Munich in collaboration with the KNUST in Kumasi. It has led to the creation of the startup Evum Motors, with the founders Martin Šoltés and Sascha Koberstaedt. Evum Motors: https://evum-motors.com/ MGM Trading & Engineering: http://mgm-trading-engineering.com/ What is the Africast podcast? Africast started as a group project within the scholarship program of the TUM: Junge Akademie. The three students behind this project are Jaimee Lau, Marius Merkle and Patrick Sowinski, all of them students at the Technical University of Munich with different study backgrounds. Currently, a total of seven podcast episodes is planned to be released in 2019. The guests will range from students and academic workers to researchers and professionals from Ghana. Our goal is to raise awareness for academic projects in Ghana and to help people from Germany and Europe to learn more about them. The project was inspired by the TUM Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen the collaboration between the TUM and different universities in Africa. In the next episode, Prof. de Vries will talk about the collaboration between TUM and KNUST! Links: TUM: Junge Akademie - https://www.ja.tum.de/en/home/ Info about Africa Initiative: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35122/ UCC: https://ucc.edu.gh/ KNUST: https://www.knust.edu.gh/ Intro music: Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Africast podcast! In today's episode, Johannes Winklmaier, founder and CEO of TU eMpower Africa, talks about creating decentralized, renewable energy systems in rural regions. TU eMpower Africa e.V is a non-profit organization, which unites students, researchers, alumni and friends of the Technical University of Munich: https://tu-empower-africa.org/ What is the Africast podcast? Africast started as a group project within the scholarship program of the TUM: Junge Akademie. The three students behind this project are Jaimee Lau, Marius Merkle and Patrick Sowinski, all of them students at the Technical University of Munich with different study backgrounds. Currently, a total of seven podcast episodes is planned to be released in 2019. The guests will range from students and academic workers to researchers and professionals from Ghana. Our goal is to raise awareness for academic projects in Ghana and to help people from Germany and Europe to learn more about them. The project was inspired by the TUM Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen the collaboration between the TUM and different universities in Africa. In the next episode, Dr. Samuel Dodoo will talk about infrastructure and mobility in Ghana! Links: TUM: Junge Akademie - https://www.ja.tum.de/en/home/ Info about Africa Initiative: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35122/ UCC: https://ucc.edu.gh/ KNUST: https://www.knust.edu.gh/ Intro music: Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode of HACKED we speak with Benjamin Akande, who is a Nigerian native and a brilliant mind who later migrated to the United States and served the community in a range of different ways. He is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor of International Programs-Africa, Director of the Africa Initiative, and Associate Director of the Global Health Center at Washington University in St. Louis.Akande is also a respected economist, scholar and global consultant to Fortune 500 companies and higher education institutions in the areas of strategy, leadership development, corporate responsibility and market positioning. He has never been afraid to take on a challenge and that can be seen from his extensive experience and involvement in many different industries and various projects. Over the past twenty-five years, he has invested significant personal involvement and tireless efforts to contribute to the transformation of public and private institutions and organizations.  He was also recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the city’s “Most Influential Leaders,” 2007-2012. It is needless to say that he is a true born leader who is never afraid to take on a challenge and is passionately committed to use his knowledge to make a difference. In this episode you will learn: The beauty of seeing America through the eyes of an immigrant How to locate the good in a bad situation Using your knowledge to bring value to a problem or situation The importance of getting an education that empowers you to speak the truth and challenge the status quo How to be courageous enough to embrace change and own the future The value of listening and understanding before speaking How being vulnerable and open to criticism will make you grow as a person And lots more…

Welcome to the third episode of the Africast podcast! In today's episode, Frank Achampeong, a student of industrial chemistry and environmental resource management talks about the challenges of waste management in Ghana. In particular, electronic waste which results from the import of used electronics. What is the Africast podcast? Africast started as a group project within the scholarship program of the TUM: Junge Akademie. The three students behind this project are Jaimee Lau, Marius Merkle and Patrick Sowinski, all of them students at the Technical University of Munich with different study backgrounds. Currently, a total of seven podcast episodes is planned to be released in 2019. The guests will range from students and academic workers to researchers and professionals from Ghana. Our goal is to raise awareness for academic projects in Ghana and to help people from Germany and Europe to learn more about them. The project was inspired by the TUM Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen the collaboration between the TUM and different universities in Africa. In the next episode, we will learn about TU eMpower Africa! Links: TUM: Junge Akademie - https://www.ja.tum.de/en/home/ Info about Africa Initiative: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35122/ UCC: https://ucc.edu.gh/ KNUST: https://www.knust.edu.gh/ Intro music: Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Host Scott Fisher opens the show with Family Histoire News. He starts out with the story of a town in New Hampshire that got quite the surprise when they opened a time capsule that was created in 1969. In Denmark, Vikings are being honored at crosswalks in one particular town. Fisher explains. Then, a female Union Civil War spy is getting attention from the Smithsonian. Fisher tells some of her remarkable story. Finally, a Brit is relishing the rediscovery of a very old ring he found back in 1979. Catch the details and hear what it’s worth now. Fisher then visits with the Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, who shares the history of school photos. You will be amazed at how far back they go. Maureen talks about various sources for early school images. Thom Reed from FamilySearch International then explains to Fisher about the new R.O.A.R. initiative that FamilySearch is a part of with numerous other partners. R.O.A.R. stands for Reclaiming Our African Heritage. It sounds like great news ahead for the ‘20s for African American researchers. Hear how you can help in this all-encompassing effort. Then, Jim Beidler from Legacy Tree Genealogists handles Ask Us Anything questions on digitized newspapers. Hear where the free stuff is and the differences between the various pay sites. That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show.

Welcome to the second episode of the Africast podcast! In today's episode, Michael Anokye from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) talks about his experience in academia and education in Ghana. He also explains how the different cultures of the different regions of Ghana come together at university. What is the Africast podcast? Africast started as a group project within the scholarship program of the TUM: Junge Akademie. The three students behind this project are Jaimee Lau, Marius Merkle and Patrick Sowinski, all of them students at the Technical University of Munich with different study backgrounds. Currently, a total of six podcast episodes is planned to be released in 2019. The guests will range from students and academic workers to researchers and professionals from Ghana. Our goal is to raise awareness for academic projects in Ghana and to help people from Germany and Europe to learn more about them. The project was inspired by the TUM Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen the collaboration between the TUM and different universities in Africa. In the next episode, Frank Achampeong will talk about the challenges of electric waste management in Ghana. Links: TUM: Junge Akademie - https://www.ja.tum.de/en/home/ Info about Africa Initiative: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35122/ UCC: https://ucc.edu.gh/ KNUST: https://www.knust.edu.gh/ Intro music: Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This part two from the Women in Africa Initiative interview episodes, features Omnia Shawkat, founder of the digital cultural platform Andariya, seeking to reclaim an African narrative through storytelling. Andariya amplifies stories from Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda on a diverse array of contemporary topics ranging from literature, film and general culture! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rootencial-conversations/support

Africa's commodity-dependent economies are extremely vulnerable to the current uncertainties roiling global markets, specifically the heightening trade tensions between the U.S. and China. With the tariffs taking their toll on China's slowing economy and the U.S. becoming even more assertive with other countries, African policymakers have good reason to be worried. This week, Cobus and Eric are joined by Cheng Cheng, Chief Economist of the Made in Africa Initiative and a prominent Chinese economics commentator on China's Belt and Road agenda. Cheng, like a number of economists, believes that the ongoing Sino-U.S. trade dispute could have severe ramifications in emerging markets, particularly in places like Africa, if it's not soon resolved.  JOIN THE DISCUSSION: How do you think Africa is faring so far amid the ongoing dispute? Do you think African countries should, or will need to pick sides in this conflict or is better for them to just keep their heads down and hope things get resolved? Let us know what you think. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | Email: eric@chinaafricaproject.com | cobus@chinaafricaproject.com Sign up here if you would like to join our weekly email newsletter mailing list for a carefully curated selection of the week's top China-Africa news.

Welcome to the first episode of the Africast podcast! In today's episode, Jemima Yeboaa Ansu Gyau from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi talks about her experiences as a student in Ghana. If you do not know anything about Ghana yet, the first episode also explains some basic information about this emerging country in West Africa. What is the Africast podcast? Africast started as a group project within the scholarship program of the TUM: Junge Akademie. The four students behind this project are Jaimee Lau, Marius Merkle, Michael Würth and Patrick Sowinski, all of them students at the Technical University of Munich with different study backgrounds. Currently, a total of six podcast episodes is planned to be released in 2019. The guests will range from students and academic workers to researchers and professionals from Ghana. Our goal is to raise awareness for academic projects in Ghana and to help people from Germany and Europe to learn more about them. The project was inspired by the TUM Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen the collaboration between the TUM and different universities in Africa. In the next episode, Michael Anokye will talk about his experiences as a student of the UCC in Cape Coast. Links: TUM: Junge Akademie - https://www.ja.tum.de/en/home/ Info about Africa Initiative: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35122/ KNUST: https://www.knust.edu.gh/ Intro music: Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

A little over a year ago, Benjamin Akande was tasked with a big job: strengthening and expanding Washington University’s efforts in Africa. He was appointed as director of the Africa Initiative, which aims to strategically enhance a wide range of institutional activities connected to the African continent. He gives an update on the initiative, offers his perspective on the demise of Better Together proposal that sought to consolidate St. Louis and St. Louis County and also addresses other topics.

Nadia Mensah-Acogny is co-founder and COO of Acosphere, a journalist and columnist for Forbes Afrique. She edits the annual list of the 100 most influential women in Africa. Nadia is passionate about gender matters and sits on the Advisory Council of the Women in Africa Initiative. In our conversation, Nadia shares why she decided to leave her job in the realm of power to co-create the consulting firm Acosphere with her husband and offers some insights on how to make it work when working in couple. She shares how she finally took the time to discover who she was at 50; How her childhood exposed her to different cultures and enabled her to speak 9 languages. Why we should always listen to ourselves but also why it's extremely important to love ourselves. Nadia believes that we need to dream, dare and be resilient to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life. She wants to be remembered as a catalyst, the person who helps you discover who you are. Key points discussed How and why you should listen to yourself and your ideas and how to go about doing this. Why it's extremely important to love ourselves How to transform a challenge into an opportunity How she and her husband are starting a movement helping people to develop with transformational training And much more Now let’s listen to this insightful conversation with Nadia Mensah-Acogny

With 65 million Nigerians illiterate, it is time for government, schools and individuals to take action. In 2015, the results of a UNESCO survey was released which showed that despite improvements to the country’s education system, yet 65 million Nigerians remain illiterate. The post NGOP0026-INTERVIEW WITH EREZI EDOREH (SPELL AFRICA INITIATIVE) appeared first on NGOpodcast.

Representatives from five Graduate Working Groups on Global Issues at Duke University will join in a panel to share interesting aspects of their topical groups. Included will be representatives from: Challenges in International Development, Foreign Aid & Intervention, Neurosurgery in East Africa, Ocean Policy, and Translation in Theory & Practice. These interdisciplinary groups, each comprised of students from multiple graduate programs and professional schools at Duke, meet several times per semester to discuss topics with a global focus, to share their research, and frequently to plan symposia, talks and conferences. Duke University Center for International & Global Studies is sponsoring eighteen such working groups in the 2016-2017 academic year, and Africa Initiative is co-sponsoring seven of them, including Foreign Aid & Intervention and Neurosurgery in East Africa, who are represented in this program. For more information, please visit: https://igs.duke.edu/academics/graduate-working-groups-global-issues This presentation is sponsored by the John Hope Franklin Center for Interdisciplinary and International Studies and the Duke University Center for International and Global Studies.

This presentation will address the issues underpinning the reality that AIDS remains the number one killer of youth in Africa and second leading killer of adolescents globally. Primary research from Tanzania will be presented to describe mental health difficulties, stigma, and the association with anti-retroviral medication adherence. The process of developing and testing a novel mental health intervention, Sauti ya Vijana (the Voice of Youth) to address these problems will be discussed along with preliminary outcomes and policy implications towards an AIDS free generation. Dr. Dorothy Dow is an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Assistant Research Professor in the Duke Global Health Institute. She has a Master of Science in Global Health from Duke university and has been living and working in Moshi, Tanzania since 2011 focused on research in pediatric HIV. Dr. Dow’s current research project is investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a uniquely designed mental health intervention, developed specifically for HIV-infected Tanzanian youth to improve mental wellness, anti-retroviral therapy adherence, and overall HIV outcomes. This event is presented by the John Hope Franklin Center, Duke University’s International and Global Studies Center, and Duke’s Africa Initiative.

There's a pretty good chance that some of the clothes you're wearing, the shoes on your feet and even the device you're using to read this were made in China. Even as its economy slows, China remains the world's factory, churning out billions of dollars every year of goods. The government, though, wants to change this which could be a huge opportunity for countries like Ethiopia and Africa as a whole. As China transitions its economy from manufacturing to services, 85 million jobs will be up for grabs as a lot of that industrial production looks for a new home. Ethiopia, for its part, is aggressively positioning itself as a destination for some of that Chinese manufacturing. Ethiopia, and Africa in general, may be a tough sale for manufacturers who are always looking to keep costs as low as possible. Compared to regions like Southeast Asia, where most of the outbound Chinese manufacturing is going, Ethiopia's infrastructure is less developed, its work force is less educated and its supply chain networks are not as a robust. But none of Ethiopia’s challenges seems to discourage Helen Hai. Helen is the exuberant CEO of the Made in Africa Initiative and former vice president of the Chinese shoe-making giant Huajian. Back in 2011 she set up the company’s first factory in Addis Ababa where today 4,000 workers produce 7,500 pairs of shoes for famous brands like Guess, 9West and many others. Helen believes the success of Huajian in Ethiopia is just the beginning. She points to the country's ability to attract Chinese auto manufacturers and other heavy industry as evidence that not just Ethiopia but Africa in general is well-positioned to pick up some of that industrial production that is now leaving China. Helen joined Eric & Cobus to discuss the future of industrial production in Africa and why she thinks "Made in China" could one day become "Made in Africa." Join the discussion. Do you think Africa is ready to transform itself from largely commodity and agricultural-based economies to manufacturing industrial goods? What about the lack of infrastructure, corruption and poor governance? Let us know what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque

This podcast is part of the Governance for Beginners workshop series that was carried out by JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA and The Centre of African Studies in Accra, Ghana in April 2014. The purpose of the workshop series was to engage young people in discussions about good governance in Africa. This podcast captures young people's responses to 'Natural Resources Governance' and the podcast by Silas Siakor (http://soasradio.org/content/governance-africa-conversations-silas-siakor). Participants of this workshop came from the Ghana Youth Environmental Movement. This Governance for Beginners workshop was part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in collaboration with the Centre of African Studies, London and JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA. To listen to the Governance In Africa Conversations and for more information on this youth engagement initiative please visit http://www.governanceinafrica.org/youth-engagement/. To find out more about JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA please visit www.jtliveghana.org. Music by Tsotsoobi Band 'Ofetse' (Ghana)

This podcast is part of the Governance for Beginners workshop series that was carried out by JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA and The Centre of African Studies in Accra, Ghana in April 2014. The purpose of the workshop series was to engage young people in discussions about good governance in Africa. This podcast captures young people's responses to 'New Media and Participatory Governance' and the podcast by Simon Kolawale (http://soasradio.org/content/governance-africa-conversations-simon-kolawale). Participants of this workshop came from a Senior High School in Accra, Ghana. This Governance for Beginners workshop was part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in collaboration with the Centre of African Studies, London and JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA. To listen to the Governance In Africa Conversations and for more information on this youth engagement initiative please visit http://www.governanceinafrica.org/youth-engagement/. To find out more about JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA please visit www.jtliveghana.org. Music by Tsotsoobi Band 'Ofetse' (Ghana)

This podcast is part of the Governance for Beginners workshop series that was carried out by JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA and The Centre of African Studies in Accra, Ghana in April 2014. The purpose of the workshop series was to engage young people in discussions about good governance in Africa. This podcast captures young people's responses to the 'West African Political Model' and the podcast by Dr. Jibrin Ibrahim (http://soasradio.org/content/governance-africa-conversations-jibrin-ibrahim). Participants of this workshop came from the The University of Ghana in Legon. This Governance for Beginners workshop was part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in collaboration with the Centre of African Studies, London and JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA. To listen to the Governance In Africa Conversations and for more information on this youth engagement initiative please visit http://www.governanceinafrica.org/youth-engagement/. To find out more about JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA please visit www.jtliveghana.org. Music by Tsotsoobi Band 'Ofetse' (Ghana)

This podcast is part of the Governance for Beginners workshop series that was carried out by JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA and The Centre of African Studies in Accra, Ghana in April 2014. The purpose of the workshop series was to engage young people in discussions about good governance in Africa. This podcast captures young people's responses to 'HIV/AIDS in South Africa' and the podcast by Hein Marais (http://soasradio.org/content/governance-africa-conversations-hein-marais). Participants of this workshop came from the Community Based Organisation Act for Change, based in Jamestown Accra. This Governance for Beginners workshop was part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in collaboration with the Centre of African Studies, London and JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA. To listen to the Governance In Africa Conversations and for more information on this youth engagement initiative please visit http://www.governanceinafrica.org/youth-engagement/. To find out more about JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA please visit www.jtliveghana.org. Music by Tsotsoobi Band 'Ofetse' (Ghana)

This podcast is part of the Governance for Beginners workshop series that was carried out by JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA and The Centre of African Studies in Accra, Ghana in April 2014. The purpose of the workshop series was to engage young people in discussions about good governance in Africa. This podcast captures young people's responses to 'Governance in Mozambique' and the podcast by Luisa Diogo (http://soasradio.org/content/governance-africa-conversations-luisa-diogo). Participants of this workshop came from the IPMC Training College in Accra. This Governance for Beginners workshop was part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in collaboration with the Centre of African Studies, London and JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA. To listen to the Governance In Africa Conversations and for more information on this youth engagement initiative please visit http://www.governanceinafrica.org/youth-engagement/. To find out more about JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA please visit www.jtliveghana.org. Music by Tsotsoobi Band 'Ofetse' (Ghana)

This podcast is part of the Governance for Beginners workshop series that was carried out by JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA and The Centre of African Studies in Accra, Ghana in April 2014. The purpose of the workshop series was to engage young people in discussions about good governance in Africa. This podcast captures young people's responses to 'New Media and Participatory Governance' and the podcast by Simon Kolawale (http://soasradio.org/content/governance-africa-conversations-simon-kolawale). Participants of this workshop came from the YPG Church Youth Group in Accra. This Governance for Beginners workshop was part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in collaboration with the Centre of African Studies, London and JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA. To listen to the Governance In Africa Conversations and for more information on this youth engagement initiative please visit http://www.governanceinafrica.org/youth-engagement/. To find out more about JT LIVE RADIO, GHANA please visit www.jtliveghana.org. Music by Tsotsoobi Band 'Ofetse' (Ghana)

Chimamanda Adichie, author of the novels Purple Hibiscus (2003), Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), and the short story collection That Thing Around Your Neck (2009), discusses her work with the Africa Initiative, a co-sponsored event with the Center for African and Africa American Research . Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born in Nigeria in 1977. She has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (2007) and a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (2008). Half of a Yellow Sun is set to be released this year as a major motion picture starring Thandie Newton and 12 Years a Slave's star Chiwetel Ejiofor.