Podcasts about african countries

Across Northern Nigeria, more artisans and everyday workers are quietly migrating to neighboring African countries like Niger, Ghana, Togo, and Libya in search of better opportunities. Apparently, the “japa” trend has shifted from white-collar dreams to a struggle for survival and dignity. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will find out why they are leaving in droves.

Foresight Africa host Landry Signé discusses the findings of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation's newest governance index with Nathalie Delapalme, the Foundation's CEO. Countries that have continued to make progress, she says, have done so by putting equal emphasis on all four dimensions of governance: human development, sustainable economic opportunity, security and rule of law, and participation and rights. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Afripods, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Antony Chapoto, Executive Director of the African Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) Secretariat. They discuss the importance of localization and capacity building to improve food and agriculture systems across Africa, the effect that soil degradation has had on farmers' productivity, and the importance of providing a pathway for young people to retain talent in Africa. Plus, hear how farmers are responding to the U.S. government's recent funding decisions, how Mexico is taking a stand against genetically modified corn to protect biodiversity and the country's cultural heritage, and recent steps in the United Kingtom to protect pollinators.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

This week on The Sound Kitchen you'll hear the answer to the question about the “Mission 300” plan. You'll hear about the island Yap, and hear your fellow listener's thoughts on “The Listener's Corner” with Paul Myers. There's Ollia Horton's “Happy Moment”, and Erwan Rome's “Music from Erwan”, too – all that, as well as the new quiz and bonus questions, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week.The RFI English team is pleased to announce that Saleem Akhtar Chadhar, the president of the RFI Seven Stars Listening Club in District Chiniot, Pakistan, won the RFI / Planète Radio ePOP video contest, in the RFI Clubs category. Bravo Saleem! Mubarak ho!Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your music requests, so get them in! Send your music requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all!Facebook: Be sure to send your photos to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr for the RFI English Listeners Forum banner!More tech news: Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Just go to YouTube and write “RFI English” in the search bar, and there we are! 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As Lidwien van Dixhoorn, the head of “Le Français facile” service told me: “Bathe your ears in the sound of the language, and eventually, you'll get it.” She should know – Lidwien is Dutch and came to France hardly able to say “bonjour” and now she heads this key RFI department – so stick with it!Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts!In addition to the news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts that will leave you hungry for more.There's Spotlight on France, Spotlight on Africa, The International Report, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We also have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. Remember, podcasts are radio, too! As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service. Please keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with!To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” at the top of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone.To listen to our podcasts from your mobile phone, slide through the tabs just under the lead article (the first tab is “Headline News”) until you see “Podcasts”, and choose your show. Teachers take note! I save postcards and stamps from all over the world to send to you for your students. If you would like stamps and postcards for your students, just write and let me know. The address is english.service@rfi.fr  If you would like to donate stamps and postcards, feel free! Our address is listed below. Another idea for your students: Br. Gerald Muller, my beloved music teacher from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, has been writing books for young adults in his retirement – and they are free! There is a volume of biographies of painters and musicians called Gentle Giants, and an excellent biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., too. They are also a good way to help you improve your English - that's how I worked on my French, reading books that were meant for young readers – and I guarantee you, it's a good method for improving your language skills. To get Br. Gerald's free books, click here.Independent RFI English Clubs: Be sure to always include Audrey Iattoni (audrey.iattoni@rfi.fr) from our Listener Relations department in your RFI Club correspondence. Remember to copy me (thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr) when you write to her so that I know what is going on, too. N.B.: You do not need to send her your quiz answers! Email overload!This week's quiz: On 1 February, I asked you a question about our article “African nations set to light up the homes of 300 million people by 2030”.Nearly 600 million Africans live without access to electricity, which is higher than any other continent. The World Bank and the African Development Bank have a plan: Dubbed "Mission 300”, it's meant to connect half of those homes to power by 2030.You were to send in the names of four African countries that have committed to reform their electricity utility companies, push renewable energy integration, and raise targets to improve access to national electricity. The World Bank grant will only be available to countries once these reforms have been carried out.The answer is, to quote our article: “In Nigeria, an estimated 90 million people, 40 percent of the population, don't have access to electricity. The country, along with Senegal, Zambia and Tanzania is one of a dozen that committed as part of the Mission 300 Plan.”The other countries are Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Mauritania, DRC, Niger, Liberia, Madagascar, and Malawi. In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question: “What item have you held on to as a remembrance of something?”Do you have a bonus question idea? Send it to us! The winners are: RFI English listener Radhakrishna Pillai from Kerala State, India. Radhakrishna is also this week's bonus question winner. Congratulations, Radhakrishna, on your double win !Also on the list of lucky winners this week are Ahsan Ejaz, a member of the RFI Fans Club in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, and Sharmin Sultana, a member of the Shetu RFI Listeners Club in Naogaon, Bangladesh. Rounding out the list are two RFI English listeners: Subhas Paul, a member of the RFI Students Radio Club in West Bengal, India, and Christian Ghibaudo from Tende, France.Congratulations, winners!Here's the music you heard on this week's programme: The “Vivace” from Serenade for Small Orchestra by Jean Françaix, performed by the Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Louis Lane; “Djourou”, performed by Ballaké Sissoko and Sona Jobarteh; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer; “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, and “Baul Song” by Lalan, performed by Torap Ali Shah.Do you have a music request? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.frThis week's question ... you must listen to the show to participate. After you've listened to the show, re-read our article “French president Macron set to brief EU leaders over details of Trump talks”, which will help you with the answer.You have until 24 March to enter this week's quiz; the winners will be announced on the 29 March podcast. When you enter be sure to send your postal address with your answer, and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number.Send your answers to:english.service@rfi.frorSusan OwensbyRFI – The Sound Kitchen80, rue Camille Desmoulins92130 Issy-les-MoulineauxFranceClick here to learn how to win a special Sound Kitchen prize.Click here to find out how you can become a member of the RFI Listeners Club, or form your own official RFI Club.   

The decision by the US government to temporarily freeze funding to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) alongside all other foreign aid for at least 90 days has had immediate effects on people living with HIV according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The independent medical humanitarian organisation says although the US has since clarified that certain treatment programs can continue at least until April, it is still concerned that critical elements of the PEPFAR program remain frozen. President Donald Trump's administration announced the huge cuts while it undertakes a "review" to ensure they align with President Trump's priorities or agenda. Experts in global health have been expressing their dismay and concern over the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which distributes tens of billions of dollars' worth of overseas aid every year. On THURSDAY , A federal judge ordered Donald Trump's administration to temporarily lift the funding freeze and has set a five-day deadline for the administration to prove it is complying. To look at the impact and how Africa can move forward Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Ntobeko Ntusi, President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council and Tom Ellman, Head of the Southern Africa Medical Unit at Doctors Without Borders

Righting the wrongs of the past. African leaders are seeking reparations from former colonial powers, pointing to the enduring impact of systemic discrimination on global inequality and Africa’s underdevelopment. But why now?And what are their chances? In this Episode: Frank Gerits, Assistant Professor, History of International Relations Department, Utrecht University. Liliane Umubyeyi, Co-founder and Co-director, African Furures Action. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Resident GP & CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, Dr Fundile Nyati reflects on Epilepsy awareness day and on what to make of the latest medical review highlighting widespread myths that label epilepsy as contagious, caused by supernatural forces, or linked to mental illness, which contribute to social exclusion and limited opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analysts say Kenya and other East African countries are affected by the declining movement of goods and services to and from Congo. The city of Goma, which is the epicenter of war, has had its airport closed and flights suspended, crippling the regional economy. On Saturday, African leaders called for a ceasefire, as they seek for a lasting solution to the region that has been in war for decades now. Maureen Ojiambo reports

Aubrey speaks to Christian Rumu, senior campaigner at Amnesty International for East and Southern Africa region, about what is currently unfolding in DRC and the impact its having on the neighbouring African countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motheo Khoaripe spoke to Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa about the need for African countries to achieve political stability in order to attract investorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Globalization has had an immense impact on many parts of our world. Throughout history, this has affected the formation of countless modern southern economies. What challenges have countries like Africa faced as a result? What are the benefits of looking at the world from a postcolonial perspective? In this episode, we connect with Jean Comaroff to explore this fascinating topic in more depth… Jean is the Alfred North Whitehead Professor of African and African American Studies and Anthropology at Harvard University. Her writings include Body of Power, Spirit of Resistance: the Culture and History of a South African People, Beyond the Politics of Bare Life: AIDS and the Global Order, and Theory from the South.  Jean's research is primarily conducted in southern Africa, and centers on social and cultural transformation processes. Whether she is studying the nature of postcolonial economies or viewing the late modern world from the perspective of the Global South, Jean is on a mission to understand our world better – and all those who inhabit it. Tune in now to learn about: The colonial history of southern Africa.  The importance of looking at Africa from an American point of view, and vice versa.  The intricacies of formal and informal segregation in South Africa.  How smart technology is intertwined with modern colonialism.  Want to find out more about Jean and her work? Click here now! Boost Your Brainpower with 15% OFF!  Fuel your mind with BrainSupreme Supplements and unlock your full potential. Get 15% OFF your order now using this exclusive link: brainsupreme.co/discount/findinggenius Hurry—your brain deserves the best! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

After 50 years of Assad family rule, Syrians are celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad after rebel forces captured Damascus. But his fall isn't just Syria's story - it's one with global implications. In Africa, countries that rely on Russian paramilitary support from groups like Wagner, also known as the African Corps, are bracing for potential impacts. Disrupted security alliances, risks of militants returning home, and heightened instability are all major concerns. To unpack how this may reshape North and West Africa, Alan Kasujja is joined by experts Beverley Ochieng and Rabeb Aloui.

Donald Trump will be back in the Oval Office in just over a month after he is inaugurated for his second term as U.S. president on January 20th. While there's concern in some African capitals that Trump may scale back U.S. engagement, there's also a sense of optimism in some countries that he will shake up the system in ways that will give African leaders more access to U.S. policymakers. What is certain, though, is the incoming president's national security team is very hawkish on China, and that will no doubt find its way back to the center of U.S. foreign policy towards the continent. Cameron Hudson, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and one of Washington's most well-known Africa watchers, joins Géraud and Cobus to share his forecast for what the U.S. strategy towards Africa will look like in the next Trump administration. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @cgneema | @stadenesque Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

China has granted zero tariffs to Least Developed Countries with established diplomatic relations, including 33 African countries, effective from December 1, 2024. This move significantly lowers costs for African exports, boosts competitiveness, and strengthens economic ties between Africa and its largest trading partner, China. With nations like The Gambia benefiting, this policy opens new doors for trade and investment while promoting shared development. Find out more about how this game-changing policy impacts African economies with Lamin Dampha, the Permanent Secretary at The Gambia's Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment and Chen Huiyi, Research and Coordination Analyst with Development Reimagined.

Le 31 octobre 2000, le Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies a adopté à l'unanimité la résolution 1325, reconnaissant l'agenda Femmes, Paix et Sécurité (FPS). Aujourd'hui, 32 pays africains ont adopté des plans d'action nationaux pour mettre en œuvre le programme FPS, en mettant l'accent sur la participation, la protection, la prévention, les secours et le relèvement. Dans cet épisode du podcast « She Stands for Peace », nous nous penchons sur le pilier de la protection, en examinant les menaces auxquelles sont confrontées les femmes artisanes de la paix et les défenseures des droits humains, de la violence physique aux défis économiques et émotionnels. Nous écoutons Chantal Mutamuriza, une défenseure féministe des droits humains, Clément Voule (Togo), SP de l'ONU pour la liberté d'association, Ghita El Khyari, responsable du Fonds pour la paix et l'action humanitaire d'ONU Femmes, et Dr Fatima Aliku, directrice exécutive de la Fondation Neem, qui partagent leurs idées et leurs expériences. Nous discutons également du rôle des acteurs internationaux et de la nécessité d'un changement de paradigme dans le soutien et la protection des femmes artisanes de la paix. Invités Chantal Mutamuriza, directrice exécutive et fondatrice, Light for All (L4A) Clément Voule, SP de l'ONU sur la liberté d'association, Ghita El Khyari, Directrice du Fonds pour la paix et l'action humanitaire d'ONU Femmes Dr Fatima Aliku, directrice exécutive de la Fondation Neem

Bienvenue dans la cinquième saison du podcast She Stands for Peace, une série du Bureau des Nations Unies auprès de l'Union africaine, soutenue par le ministère norvégien des Affaires étrangères. Dans cet épisode, nous sommes rejoints par Carole Baudoin, chef de la réforme du secteur de la sécurité (RSS) à la Mission multidimensionnelle intégrée des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République centrafricaine (MINUSCA). Ensemble, nous explorons l'intersection entre la réforme du secteur de la sécurité et l'agenda FPS. Carole partage sa vaste expérience en République centrafricaine, discutant du rôle essentiel du secteur de la sécurité dans la mise en œuvre de l'agenda FPS. Elle souligne les défis liés au changement des perceptions sur la sécurité, qui est souvent considérée de manière étroite comme le domaine des forces de défense nationales. Carole souligne l'importance de la bonne gouvernance, de la réforme institutionnelle et de l'appropriation nationale pour parvenir à une paix et une stabilité durables. Nous nous penchons sur les complexités de l'intégration de l'agenda FPS dans les politiques et pratiques du secteur de la sécurité, en explorant la nécessité de cadres de sécurité stratégiques et normatifs. Carole souligne l'importance de l'inclusion et de la responsabilité, plaidant pour un passage d'une approche purement institutionnelle à une approche de gouvernance plus large qui inclut les communautés locales et les organisations de femmes. À l'approche du 25e anniversaire de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies, nous réfléchissons aux priorités futures pour renforcer l'impact du programme FPS dans les cadres de la RSS en Afrique. Carole appelle à la normalisation de la participation des femmes, exhortant la communauté internationale à donner l'exemple et à intégrer les perspectives de genre dans tous les aspects de la gouvernance de la sécurité. Rejoignez-nous pour explorer ces questions cruciales et célébrer les progrès réalisés en matière de parité des sexes, tout en reconnaissant le chemin à parcourir. Défendez la paix avec le programme Femmes, Paix et Sécurité de l'Afrique !

Quelle est la perception africaine de la présence chinoise et européenne en Afrique dans le secteur de la transition énergétique? Dans cet épisode, je reçois Pauline Veron, chargé de mission dans le think tank européen ECDPM qui a récemment publié un rapport sur la question. Le rapport explore le développement du narratif du Global Gateway dans trois pays, Maroc, Afrique du Sud et République démocratique du Congo, comment l'UE a présenté son initiative et comment elle a été accueillie dans un contexte de rivalité sino-occidentale.Le rapport est intitulé : The EU and China in the Global South: Perspectives from African Countries.

The Commonwealth of Nations is an international association with 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire. But how relevant is the Commonwealth still today? And how does it benefit the its member countries? We talk to Khalifa Ali Dikwa, Professor of Social Linguistics at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang.

In today's episode Sandra Carvão, Director of Market Intelligence and Competitiveness at UN Tourism takes a deep dive into the recent grant program announced by UN Tourism and TUI Foundation focused on rural development and tourism. Sandra tells me the grants aim to connect artisans with the tourism value chain, giving them the resources and guidance needed to grow their crafts and impact local economies. The pilot countries are Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tunisia, and Zambia

Africa is the only region in the world where access to electricity is actually shrinking. Prolonged drought across large swathes of the continent has severely impacted hydropower production, triggering large-scale electricity outages — most notably in Zambia. China plays a critical role in this crisis, both as a major financier of African power infrastructure development and as one of the largest contractors that builds new facilities like the Karuma Power Station in Uganda, which came online last month. But how these infrastructure projects unfold in different African countries depends a lot on the competence of the negotiators who sit across from the various Chinese stakeholders. Adjekai Adjei, a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss her research that compared the outcomes for the Bui Hydropower Plant in Ghana and the Karuma facility in Uganda. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @stadenesque Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth FOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Institutional reforms, policy reversals, debt restructurings and the prospect of new hydrocarbon production are leading to gradual improvement in some sovereigns' creditworthiness from weak levels.Guest: John Walsh, Analyst, Sovereign Risk Group, Moody's RatingsHost: Vittoria Zoli, Analyst, Credit Strategy & Guidance, Moody's RatingsRelated Research:Sovereign – Sub-Saharan Africa: Governance is key to realising credit benefits for new hydrocarbon producersSovereign – Sub-Saharan Africa: Institutional reforms are supporting creditworthiness for select sovereigns

Officials from East African countries are meeting in Kenya to discuss ways of fighting transnational and organized crime around Lake Victoria. The representatives from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda want to strengthen port border management to stop unauthorized fishing, illegal tree-cutting, human trafficking and other illegal activities. Mohammed Yusuf report

“I have eaten elephant meat. I have eaten hippo meat. I think what is food depends on where you are” – Romeo Muyunda, Namibia's Department of Environment, Forestry and Tourism The drought, which became worse earlier this year, has seen crops being wiped out and animals dying across Southern Africa. As a result, 68 million people have been affected, with some now facing hunger. It's reached a point where countries like Namibia are now resorting to slaughtering wild animals such as hippos, elephants and zebras, to feed their people. But animal rights groups are up in arms saying this will lead to all sorts of problems in ecosystems. Presenter Alan Kasujja and producer Mpho Lakaje take a closer look at several countries across the region to see which ones are badly affected. They also hear from Romeo Muyunda of Namibia's Department of Environment, Forestry and Tourism as well as John Stegling from Botswana's Department of Meteorological Services.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed elevating bilateral ties with all African countries that have diplomatic relations with China to the level of strategic relations(01:08). The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency has visited the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine(24:21). Official data shows that China's e-commerce logistics index came in at 114.2 in August, up slightly from July(44:14).

China promises African nations $50 billion in loans and funding at a summit of leaders in Beijing. It underlines the country's position as the continent's number one investor. What does this investment mean for Africa, China and its western rivals?  In this episode: Hannah Ryder, former diplomat and economist. Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Global Dialogue. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute in Beijing. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

“Within just five years we lost almost 20 metres of the shoreline and it does not seem to be slowing with time.”Climate experts say up to 60% of Africa's coastal land could disappear within the next 50 years due to coastal erosion resulting from sea-level rise. In this episode of Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja discusses the impact of this on coastal communities, and what they need to do to avert the worst possible scenarios.He speaks to Saida Idris, a resident of Kipini village on the Kenyan coast where 10 kilometres of dry land have been lost to the sea and a thousand people forced to relocate over the last decade. Conservationist George Odera, who witnessed the changes as they unfolded in Kipini for over a decade, shares expert opinion. And International development consultant and former Principal Environmentalist at the African Development Bank, Dr Hany Shalaby, gives an overview of how coastal erosion is manifesting along the Mediterranean shorelines in North Africa and on the seven thousand kilometre-long West African coastline.

China has elevated its ties with several African countries ahead of the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(01:04). The United Nations has kicked off a polio vaccination campaign in the war-torn Gaza Strip(16:55). Brazil continues to deal with historic droughts and wildfires in several regions(25:30).

African leaders and their delegations are making final preparations to travel to Beijing soon for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit that will begin on September 4th. This year's gathering comes at a critical time in the relationship between these two regions. African leaders are looking for ways to move their economies up the value chain in a bid to capture more revenue and generate higher rates of employment, particularly among young people. But to do that requires infrastructure, especially energy. So, they'll be looking to China for financial and technical assistance. But those requests will come at a sensitive time for the Chinese whose economy has slowed considerably over the past 10 years. Beijing is no longer writing those big checks to pay for large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa. So, it will be critical for African countries to have robust strategic plans going into this year's FOCAC summit, according to Sanusha Naidu, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue in Cape Town. Sanusha joins Eric & Cobus to discuss the need for African strategic thinking towards China and why it's so important. SHOW NOTES: China's Agenda at FOCAC 2024: https://bit.ly/focac9_china Africa's Priorities at FOCAC 2024: https://bit.ly/focac9_africa JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @stadenesque | @sanushanaidu Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth FOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth  

African countries complain that Ukraine is involved in terrorism in their region, Eastern Europe Cracks down on dissidents and journalists, and the US moves to destabilize Venezuela.

“Why were they born in Europe? Their parents were escaping the economic realities of Africa. We need to work on ourselves. We need to work more as Africa in order to keep this talent here” – Brian Wesaala, Football Foundation for Africa In recent times, Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been captivating football lovers around the world with his talent. He played a critical role when his national team, Spain, won this year's European Football Championship. But Morocco and Equatorial Guinea are now claiming the 17-year-old megastar. That's because his mother is originally from Equatorial Guinea while his father is from Morocco. So, today Mpho Lakaje sits down with Ntsako Mkhari, the anchor and reporter for South African TV news channel eNCA and Brian Wesaala, the founder and CEO of Football Foundation for Africa.He attempts to understand if African countries should claim players who were born in Europe.

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Ross Harvey, Director of Research Good Governance Africa explains why African countries do not need a benevolent dictator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a resolution on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization. Professors Charles Onunaiju on China Studies in Nigeria and Liu Baocheng, Director of Center of International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics analyze this as a window for robust engagement between African countries and China in order to boost their economic and social development goals.

The African National Congress (ANC) has acted like “they're powerful players on the African stage”, but South Africa “really irritates most” other African countries because “they're always sticking their noses in everywhere”. So says the former Director of African Studies at the U.S. Army War College, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt, who witnessed the intense dislike for Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma after she was “forced on” the African Union as chairperson. “She went up there and her arrogance…and the distaste people had for her was pretty palpable when I was in Addis Ababa. She was less popular than syphilis.” Commenting on this year's spate of deaths of SANDF soldiers in the DRC, he says: “They're like lambs sent to the slaughter. They're being sent there with insufficient resources, improper medevac, no air support, insufficient logistics. It's something that South Africa should not be involved in, but it's all part of the egotistical foreign policy of the African National Congress...” He warns that the SA force is going to find itself “increasingly vulnerable to M23 and about a hundred other rebel groups who have all their own agendas and most of its criminal”. Colonel Wyatt also dissects the “war” between the DRC and Rwanda and explains why President Paul Kagame's welcome mat in the US is “wearing thin”. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. Join us for BizNews' first investment-focused conference on Thursday, 12 September, in Hermanus, featuring top experts like Frans Cronje, Piet Viljoen, and more. Get insights on electricity and exploiting SA's gas bounty from new and familiar faces. Register here.

Subjectivity and bias in credit ratings cost African countries up to $24 billion in interest and over $46 billion in foregone lending. On this episode, host Landry Signé is joined by Raymond Gilpin and Daouda Sembene to discuss their 2024 Foresight Africa piece “Making Africa's credit ratings more objective.” Gilpin and Sembene discuss the reasons this subjectivity and bias exist, the costly implications, and government and private-sector solutions for improving credit rating objectivity across the continent.  Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Afripods, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.  

Today, we're shining a light on a topic that keeps many African nations in the dark – the struggle for stable electricity supply. Africa has the lowest access to electricity in the world. Roughly half a billion people lack access to a stable power supply, including two of the continent's biggest economies — Nigeria and South Africa. Recently in Sierra Leone, people faced longer than average blackouts in the capital city Freetown and other main cities across the country. The reason behind these power cuts was because Sierra Leone owed $48 million to the Turkish energy company, Karpowership. Some of that debt has since been settled and electricity has been restored. In today's Africa Daily, Mpho Lakaje has been looking at how frequent black outs impact life on the continent and what should be done to fix the problem.

African countries lag behind G20 nations in their digital infrastructure and risk falling behind in their economic development and exacerbating existing inequalities. Host Landry Signé and his guest Haroon Bhorat of Cape Town University—co-authors of new research on how to foster an inclusive digital economy in Africa—discuss the indicators of digital infrastructure and policy recommendations for accelerating digitalization in Africa. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Afripods, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.  

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has urged regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. What are autonomous weapons and what sort of threat do they pose to West African countries?Also how the remains of thousands of enslaved Africans on St Helena is reconnecting this island to the rest of the world.And the Nigerian artist causing outrage with his depictions of black people. What's behind his depiction and why is he doing it?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Victor Sylver and Patricia Whitehorne Technical Producer: Jonny Hall Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Dr. Alka Jauhari, who is a Practitioner In Residence at the Department of Human Sciences of the University of New Haven. Dr. Jauhari has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Isabella Thoburn College, a Masters Degree in Political Science at Lucknow University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Lucknow University as well. Dr. Jauhari's research includes the South Asian Region, primarily highlighting the exploration of growth and development issues in India, which she has compared with those in the African Countries. Dr. Jauhari's research also focuses on analyzing political, economic, and social issues within the African Continent.  *Correction: Dr. Jauhari referred to the "British Crown," not the British Queen when answering Question 2. Dr. Jauhari speaks to USAI Program Assistant Tarang about current India and Pakistan relations along with history surrounding the partition. Click on the link in our bio to listen to the latest episode!Support the show

AP correspondent Norman Hall reports on major Interet outages in Africa.

Zimbabwe's government has moved to abolish the death penalty, nearly two decades after the country's last execution. Last year, Ghana become the 29th country in Africa to do the same. So, is Africa leading the way when it comes to abolishment? Also, why do conversations about Menopause matter? And the award winning Mozambican Mayor determined to make his city the most sustainable in Africa.

There are numerous deaths and injuries after resistance fighters attacked an illegal US occupation base on Syrian-Jordanian border, and the ICJ ruling draws US/Israeli criticism.

China, African Countries Reiterate Commitment Upholding Sovereignty For Shared Development by Capital FM

Globalization has had an immense impact on many parts of our world. Throughout history, this has affected the formation of countless modern southern economies. What challenges have countries like Africa faced as a result? What are the benefits of looking at the world from a postcolonial perspective? In this episode, we connect with Jean Comaroff to explore this fascinating topic in more depth… Jean is the Alfred North Whitehead Professor of African and African American Studies and Anthropology at Harvard University. Her writings include Body of Power, Spirit of Resistance: the Culture and History of a South African People, Beyond the Politics of Bare Life: AIDS and the Global Order, and Theory from the South.  Jean's research is primarily conducted in southern Africa, and centers on social and cultural transformation processes. Whether she is studying the nature of postcolonial economies or viewing the late modern world from the perspective of the Global South, Jean is on a mission to understand our world better – and all those who inhabit it. Tune in now to learn about: The colonial history of southern Africa.  The importance of looking at Africa from an American point of view, and vice versa.  The intricacies of formal and informal segregation in South Africa.  How smart technology is intertwined with modern colonialism.  Want to find out more about Jean and her work? Click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Дарья Ковалева — историк культуры со специализацией в регионе Восточного Средиземноморья. В настоящее время она учится в аспирантуре Гарвардского университета на последних курсах диссертационной работы по истории театральной индустрии семнадцатого и восемнадцатого веков. Свободно говорит на нескольких языках, может читать тексты более чем на десяти. После окончания в 2008 году Института стран Азии и Африки МГУ имени М.В. Ломоносова со степенью бакалавра Дарья в течение десяти лет обучалась в аспирантуре по ряду академических традиций и жила в Иерусалиме (Израиль), Москве (Россия), Будапешт (Венгрия), Бостон (Массачусетс, США). Проведя значительное время в исследованиях в Венеции (Италия), Ватикане, Вене (Австрия), Париже (Франция), Лейдене (Нидерланды), несколько лет назад она поселилась в Стамбуле (Турция) для написания диссертации. В 2023-2024 годах Дарья является научным сотрудником Стамбульского научно-исследовательского института. Daria Kovaleva is a historian of culture with the specialization in the Eastern Mediterranean region. She is currently a PhD student at Harvard University in the senior years of her dissertation work on the history of theater industry in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Fluent in several languages she can read texts in more than ten. After the graduation in 2008 from the Institute of Asian and African Countries of Lomonosov Moscow State University with a BA degree, Daria had pursued graduate education in a number of academic traditions for ten years and had lived in Jerusalem (Israel), Moscow (Russian), Budapest (Hungary), Boston (MA, USA). Having spent substantial research time in Venice (Italy), Vatican, Vienna (Austria), Paris (France), Leiden (the Netherlands) she settled in Istanbul (Turkey) for her dissertation writing few years ago. In 2023-2024 Daria is a fellow in Istanbul Research Institute. FIND DARIA ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook | Instagram ================================SUPPORT & CONNECT:Support on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/denofrich⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/denofrich⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mark.develman/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/denofrich⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/⁠Hashtag: #denofrich© Copyright 2023 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Embark on a fascinating journey across the African continent in our latest episode, African Countries Nicknames Explained | Sunday Funday, on Chilling With The Chaplins. This episode is a vibrant exploration of the unique and often intriguing nicknames given to various African countries, delving into the stories and meanings behind them.In African Countries Nicknames Explained | Sunday Funday, we take you on a cultural tour that's as educational as it is entertaining. From the well-known 'Rainbow Nation' of South Africa to the lesser-known monikers of countries like Burkino Faso and Malawi, we've got it all covered. What Will You Learn:·      Overview: Introduction to the fascinating world of African country nicknames.·      South Africa: Discover why it's called the 'Rainbow Nation.'·      ... [Similar format for each country mentioned]·      South Sudan: Explore the newest country's emerging identity. Whether you're a geography enthusiast or just curious about different cultures, African Countries Nicknames Explained | Sunday Funday offers a unique glimpse into the diversity and richness of African nations.  Tune in for an enlightening episode that celebrates the heritage, history, and cultural identity of countries across Africa. Join us as we uncover the stories behind these affectionate and sometimes surprising nicknames. Don't forget to leave your comments, share your own insights, and subscribe to Chilling With The Chaplins for more delightful and informative content. Join our 6-Month Mentorship Boot Camp: Turn Your Idea Into Sustainable/Scalable Business From Scratch if you are an inspiring entrepreneur struggling to learn new ideas or stuck at a moment in your business and need to grow and scale your business. We got you! Join now HERE:

This week the first ever Africa Climate Summit took place in Nairobi, to discuss ways the continent can respond to the threat of climate change . At least 23 African heads of state and government joined thousands of delegates at the summit, with a goal to influence climate commitments, pledges and outcomes. At the close of the summit on Wednesday, the African leaders adopted a joint declaration outlining the continent's position on climate finance and green growth. In the declaration- the African leaders proposed new taxes across the world to fund action against climate change. The heads of state say the declaration will form the basis of their negotiating position at November's COP28 summit in Dubai. They've proposed taxes on shipping, aviation and the trade in fossil fuel. Although the summit was largely hailed as a success, there has been outcry over the small number of African heads of state and governments who attended. Civil society groups say they were side-lined, and claim the process of preparing the summit was hijacked by western influencers.

Temporary protected status is back in the news. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has recently extended TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, and other countries. On this episode of the Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke has details on all the TPS headlines plus a powerful interview with Nils Kinuani, a human rights advocate leading a campaign for TPS for Congolese immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. NEWS NERD: Rob TaylorHost: Lauren ClarkeProducer: Adam BelmarSHOW RESOURCE LINKS:OPINION: Temporary protected status could save Congolese lives, Special to the AFRO July 27, 2023, By Nils KinuaniUS extends temporary protected status for Ukraine, Sudan nationalsUSCIS: Temporary Protected Status

From buying goods to communicating with friends, mobile internet has completely changed how we live our lives. In the continents biggest cities, speedy 4G makes transactions quick and reliable. But in rural areas and poorer countries, data can be slower, temperamental and much more expensive. It means that many people are priced out of getting on line and are missing out on all the benefits that come with it. So, why is data still too expensive in some parts of the continent?

We look at how illicit financial flows are costing African governments billions of dollars in lost revenue and affecting spending on vital public services. Plus, as the conflict in Sudan surpasses the 100-day mark, we examine international efforts to mediate an end to the fighting. And we take you to the new International African American Museum in South Carolina in the United States.