Podcasts about Benin

      Episode Description Episode Description         Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:                      https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11533                                   Dear Friend, The Batak people of North Sumatra didn't have a written language until 1834. Today, they're one of the largest Christian populations in Indonesia, with over 6 million believers. The transformation happened because someone, a German missionary named Ludwig Nommensen, decided their spiritual poverty was unacceptable. That was 190 years ago. Today, 4,473 people groups are still waiting for their Ludwig Nommensen moment. The People Group Adoption Program launches today, and here's how it works: It meets you where you are. You're not being asked to become a missionary in the field (though if God calls you to that, we'll cheer you on). You're being invited to use your current gifts, prayer, advocacy, networking, research to support those who are already called to go. It's strategic. Every people group in our database has been vetted by researchers and field workers. These aren't randomly selected communities. They're the 100 largest frontier people groups, the populations with the least gospel access and the greatest potential for kingdom impact. It grows with your capacity. Whether you're adopting as a family, church, or organization, the commitment adjusts to what you can offer. Some will pray weekly. Others will fund translation projects. A few will end up moving to the field. All contributions matter. When you adopt a people group today, you'll receive: Immediate next steps for your specific adopted group A digital covenant card to mark your commitment Information about your frontier people group Regular updates as we develop more resources and connections Beyond the practical resources, you'll receive something harder to quantify: the knowledge that you're part of a strategic response to the most urgent spiritual need on our planet. The Batak people have been sending missionaries to unreached groups for decades now. Their story didn't end with their own transformation; it multiplied exponentially.

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radiodiffusion du Dahomey, Circa 1971Frequency: 4.870 MHzReception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaNotes: Prior to 1975, the country of Benin in West Africa was called Dahomey. This recording, made in 1971, is Radiodiffusion du Dahomey in Cotonou signing off for the day. While the signal level on 4870 kHz is only fair at best, the announcement in French can be heard giving frequency information followed by "Ici Cotonou, Radiodiffusion du Dahomey" just before the end of the recording. Reception location was Ancaster, Ontario, Canada and equipment used was a Hallicrafters S-52 and a long wire antenna. Also attached is a short recording from the 1990's of Radiodiffusion Nationale du Benin in French with a voice announcement and ID just prior to sign off. Also on 4870 kHz, but using a Panasonic RF-3100 receiver and a long wire antenna in Thamesford, Ontario, Canada.

Edition No250 | 01-10-2025 - There has been a dramatic maritime showdown involving a grey fleet oil tanker, with shocking implications for Russia's hybrid warfare in Western Europe's backyard. French forces have just boarded a tanker tied to Russia's “shadow fleet,” suspected of launching drones over Denmark. Moscow fired back, calling the move “provocative.” We'll trace how these fits into a larger pattern: drone incursions, hybrid escalation, and Russia's threats towards Europe.Let's start with the facts as they're known. In late September 2025, multiple drone incursions over Danish airspace triggered disruptions at airports in Copenhagen and Aalborg. The flights were mysterious, unauthorized, and widely suspected to be part of a hybrid operation by Russia, though Moscow denied direct involvement. (Le Monde.fr)Around October 1, French authorities moved in. The oil tanker known as Boracay (formerly Pushpa among other aliases) — flagged under Benin but with opaque ownership ties — was boarded by French military personnel off the coast near Saint-Nazaire. (The Guardian)Two senior crew members — the captain and first mate — were arrested. The Brest prosecutor's office confirmed the investigation is ongoing, citing “very serious wrongdoings,” including refusal to cooperate and failure to justify the ship's nationality. (Le Monde.fr)----------This is super important. There are so many Battalions in Ukraine, fighting to defend our freedoms, but lack basics such as vehicles. These are destroyed on a regular basis, and lack of transport is costs lives, and Ukrainian territory. Once again Silicon Curtain has teamed up with Car4Ukraine and a group of wonderful creators to provide much-needed assistance: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtainAutumn Harvest: Silicon Curtain (Goal€22,000)We'll be supporting troops in Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and other regions where the trucks are needed the most. 93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", Black Raven Unmanned Systems Battalionhttps://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtain----------SOURCES: “French troops board Russia-linked oil tanker suspected of being involved in drone flights,” The Guardian, Oct 1, 2025“Macron says a tanker off France is linked to Russia's shadow oil fleet,” AP News, Oct 1, 2025 “Kremlin, asked about French investigation into oil tanker, talks of ‘provocative actions' by some states,” Reuters, Oct 1, 2025 “France detains two crew members of Russia-linked tanker …,” *France24*, Oct 1, 2025 “EU leaders discuss ‘drone wall' … after airspace violations,” Reuters “Escalation in Europe: How the Kremlin is testing NATO's limits,” Nest Centre (analysis)Wikipedia, “Russian shadow fleet” Wikipedia, “2025 Russian drone incursion into Poland” Additional reporting from The Washington Post, Le Monde, and others.----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

It's the Tarāwhiti takeover from @campbellngata and spesh guest and audio explorer @cassawarrior with 2 x C90's worth of essential sounds from Guadeloupe, Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Peru, Jamaica, Nicaragua, ‘Straya, US, and France. Press the button! Cassawarrior mix Zepiss – Pa dekourage (1983)  Luis Gasca – Spanish gypsy (1972)  Aura – African fever (1978)  Geraldo Pino – Boogie fever (1978)  Kosmik 3 – I don't mind (1979)  Professeur Bylledey – N'Gbe kinho (70s)  Fred Fisher – Sasa (1979)  Berkely Ike Jones – Tears in the ghetto (1979)  Cambux mix Stevie Wonder – Thank you love (1966) Ishola Muhammad – Open up your heart (1976) Jae Mason – Let it out (1975) Vitamin E – Kiss away (1977) Marcia Maria – Amigo branco (1978) Clifford Coulter – Dont wanna see you cry (1980) Candy Bowman – Since I found you (1981) Tammy Payne – Take me now (Young Disciples remix, 1991) Henry Jackson – At the altar (1982) L.C.G.C. – Overflow (Special mix, 1984) Five Special – Had you a lover (1980) Nate Calhoun – Funktown (1979) The Stone City Band – Party girls (1980) Curtis Mayfield – We come in peace (1985) Cassawarrior vs... Exile House – L'Argent (80s)  Kassav' – Kassav' (1979)  Gaby Moy – Ene alengue (1992)  Enrique Lynch Y Su Conjuto – A la memoria del muerto (1972)  Captain Afriyie – Manni mbre obinade (80s)  Alan Cosmos – Soca for your pleasure (1985)  ... Cambux King Sporty – Safari (1976)  Enrique Lynch Y Su Orquesta – African bump (1975)  Jose ‘Chepito' Areas – Cerro negro (1974)  Azteca – Azteca (1972)  George Golla – The Dancers (1975)  Donald Byrd – Miss kane (1973) 

From the bustling ports of Lisbon to the coastal inlets of the Bight of Benin to the vibrant waterways of Bahia, Black mariners were integral to every space of the commercial South Atlantic. Navigating this kaleidoscopic world required a remarkable cosmopolitanism--the chameleonlike ability to adapt to new surroundings by developing sophisticated medicinal, linguistic, and navigational knowledge. In Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) Mary E. Hicks shows how Portuguese slaving ship captains harnessed and exploited this hybridity to expand their own traffic in human bondage. At the same time, she reveals how enslaved and free Black mariners capitalized on their shipboard positions and cosmopolitan expertise to participate in small-scale commodity trading on the very coasts where they themselves had been traded as commodities, reshaping societies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Indeed, as Hicks argues, the Bahian slave trade was ruthlessly effective because its uniquely decentralized structure so effectively incorporated the desires and financial strategies of the very people enslaved by it. Yet taking advantage of such fraught economic opportunities ultimately enabled many enslaved Black mariners to purchase their freedom. And, in some cases, they became independent transatlantic slave traders themselves.Hicks thus explores the central paradox that defined the lives of the captive cosmopolitans and, in doing so, reveals a new history of South Atlantic slavery centered on subaltern commercial and cultural exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

From the bustling ports of Lisbon to the coastal inlets of the Bight of Benin to the vibrant waterways of Bahia, Black mariners were integral to every space of the commercial South Atlantic. Navigating this kaleidoscopic world required a remarkable cosmopolitanism--the chameleonlike ability to adapt to new surroundings by developing sophisticated medicinal, linguistic, and navigational knowledge. In Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) Mary E. Hicks shows how Portuguese slaving ship captains harnessed and exploited this hybridity to expand their own traffic in human bondage. At the same time, she reveals how enslaved and free Black mariners capitalized on their shipboard positions and cosmopolitan expertise to participate in small-scale commodity trading on the very coasts where they themselves had been traded as commodities, reshaping societies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Indeed, as Hicks argues, the Bahian slave trade was ruthlessly effective because its uniquely decentralized structure so effectively incorporated the desires and financial strategies of the very people enslaved by it. Yet taking advantage of such fraught economic opportunities ultimately enabled many enslaved Black mariners to purchase their freedom. And, in some cases, they became independent transatlantic slave traders themselves.Hicks thus explores the central paradox that defined the lives of the captive cosmopolitans and, in doing so, reveals a new history of South Atlantic slavery centered on subaltern commercial and cultural exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From the bustling ports of Lisbon to the coastal inlets of the Bight of Benin to the vibrant waterways of Bahia, Black mariners were integral to every space of the commercial South Atlantic. Navigating this kaleidoscopic world required a remarkable cosmopolitanism--the chameleonlike ability to adapt to new surroundings by developing sophisticated medicinal, linguistic, and navigational knowledge. In Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) Mary E. Hicks shows how Portuguese slaving ship captains harnessed and exploited this hybridity to expand their own traffic in human bondage. At the same time, she reveals how enslaved and free Black mariners capitalized on their shipboard positions and cosmopolitan expertise to participate in small-scale commodity trading on the very coasts where they themselves had been traded as commodities, reshaping societies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Indeed, as Hicks argues, the Bahian slave trade was ruthlessly effective because its uniquely decentralized structure so effectively incorporated the desires and financial strategies of the very people enslaved by it. Yet taking advantage of such fraught economic opportunities ultimately enabled many enslaved Black mariners to purchase their freedom. And, in some cases, they became independent transatlantic slave traders themselves.Hicks thus explores the central paradox that defined the lives of the captive cosmopolitans and, in doing so, reveals a new history of South Atlantic slavery centered on subaltern commercial and cultural exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

From the bustling ports of Lisbon to the coastal inlets of the Bight of Benin to the vibrant waterways of Bahia, Black mariners were integral to every space of the commercial South Atlantic. Navigating this kaleidoscopic world required a remarkable cosmopolitanism--the chameleonlike ability to adapt to new surroundings by developing sophisticated medicinal, linguistic, and navigational knowledge. In Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) Mary E. Hicks shows how Portuguese slaving ship captains harnessed and exploited this hybridity to expand their own traffic in human bondage. At the same time, she reveals how enslaved and free Black mariners capitalized on their shipboard positions and cosmopolitan expertise to participate in small-scale commodity trading on the very coasts where they themselves had been traded as commodities, reshaping societies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Indeed, as Hicks argues, the Bahian slave trade was ruthlessly effective because its uniquely decentralized structure so effectively incorporated the desires and financial strategies of the very people enslaved by it. Yet taking advantage of such fraught economic opportunities ultimately enabled many enslaved Black mariners to purchase their freedom. And, in some cases, they became independent transatlantic slave traders themselves.Hicks thus explores the central paradox that defined the lives of the captive cosmopolitans and, in doing so, reveals a new history of South Atlantic slavery centered on subaltern commercial and cultural exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Policières, fantastiques, judiciaires, médicales, historiques, humoristiques, dramatiques... Dans tous les styles, les séries inondent nos écrans. Accessibles à tout moment via les plateformes de streaming, certaines connaissent un retentissement mondial. Et si elles font désormais partie de nos quotidiens, les séries s'inspirent aussi du réel, elles prennent le pouls de la société pour imaginer leur scénario. Depuis les années 2000, la place des femmes dans les séries a notamment évolué. Elles sont de plus en plus nombreuses à sortir du foyer et ne concentrent pas toutes leurs conversations autour des garçons. On parle par exemple d'un effet «Scully» en référence au personnage de Dana Scully dans X-Files. Selon une étude du Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media –une organisation à but non lucratif qui étudie la représentation des sexes dans les médias, les femmes ayant regardé la série ont 50% plus de chance de travailler dans le domaine des sciences, des technologies, de l'ingénierie et des mathématiques. Un personnage féminin de série pourrait donc avoir une influence sur le choix de carrière des femmes. La représentation des femmes, leur rôle, les sujets abordés dans les séries ne sont donc pas si anodins. Du stéréotype de la femme au foyer à la super héroïne tueuse de zombies, quelle place pour les femmes sur le petit écran ? Au-delà des rôles, les femmes ont-elles autant la parole que les hommes ? Et que se passe-t-il derrière la caméra ? Combien de femmes réalisatrices, scénaristes ou productrices de séries ?   Avec :  • Anaïs Bordages, journaliste spécialisée dans les questions de société et de représentation des femmes. Présentatrice des podcasts AMIES, Anaïs se fait des films et Peak TV, produits par Slate. Co-autrice de Petit éloge des anti-héroïnes de séries dont une édition augmentée sortira en octobre 2025 aux éditions Les Pérégrines • Audrey Haensler, maîtresse de conférences en Civilisation américaine à l'Université Bourgogne Europe. Autrice de Long Live Sex and the City. Héritages de la série culte (le cherche Midi 2025) • Pamella Nze Asseko, actrice dans la série béninoise Apparences coproduite par A+Benin et Marodi TV dont la saison 1 a été diffusée sur A+ Benin. La saison 2 est en cours de tournage. En fin d'émission, la chronique Ecouter le monde, de Monica Fantini.    Programmation musicale : ► Echo – Lubiana ► Scatter– Lila Iké.  

Policières, fantastiques, judiciaires, médicales, historiques, humoristiques, dramatiques... Dans tous les styles, les séries inondent nos écrans. Accessibles à tout moment via les plateformes de streaming, certaines connaissent un retentissement mondial. Et si elles font désormais partie de nos quotidiens, les séries s'inspirent aussi du réel, elles prennent le pouls de la société pour imaginer leur scénario. Depuis les années 2000, la place des femmes dans les séries a notamment évolué. Elles sont de plus en plus nombreuses à sortir du foyer et ne concentrent pas toutes leurs conversations autour des garçons. On parle par exemple d'un effet «Scully» en référence au personnage de Dana Scully dans X-Files. Selon une étude du Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media –une organisation à but non lucratif qui étudie la représentation des sexes dans les médias, les femmes ayant regardé la série ont 50% plus de chance de travailler dans le domaine des sciences, des technologies, de l'ingénierie et des mathématiques. Un personnage féminin de série pourrait donc avoir une influence sur le choix de carrière des femmes. La représentation des femmes, leur rôle, les sujets abordés dans les séries ne sont donc pas si anodins. Du stéréotype de la femme au foyer à la super héroïne tueuse de zombies, quelle place pour les femmes sur le petit écran ? Au-delà des rôles, les femmes ont-elles autant la parole que les hommes ? Et que se passe-t-il derrière la caméra ? Combien de femmes réalisatrices, scénaristes ou productrices de séries ?   Avec :  • Anaïs Bordages, journaliste spécialisée dans les questions de société et de représentation des femmes. Présentatrice des podcasts AMIES, Anaïs se fait des films et Peak TV, produits par Slate. Co-autrice de Petit éloge des anti-héroïnes de séries dont une édition augmentée sortira en octobre 2025 aux éditions Les Pérégrines • Audrey Haensler, maîtresse de conférences en Civilisation américaine à l'Université Bourgogne Europe. Autrice de Long Live Sex and the City. Héritages de la série culte (le cherche Midi 2025) • Pamella Nze Asseko, actrice dans la série béninoise Apparences coproduite par A+Benin et Marodi TV dont la saison 1 a été diffusée sur A+ Benin. La saison 2 est en cours de tournage. En fin d'émission, la chronique Ecouter le monde, de Monica Fantini.    Programmation musicale : ► Echo – Lubiana ► Scatter– Lila Iké.  

From the bustling ports of Lisbon to the coastal inlets of the Bight of Benin to the vibrant waterways of Bahia, Black mariners were integral to every space of the commercial South Atlantic. Navigating this kaleidoscopic world required a remarkable cosmopolitanism--the chameleonlike ability to adapt to new surroundings by developing sophisticated medicinal, linguistic, and navigational knowledge. In Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) Mary E. Hicks shows how Portuguese slaving ship captains harnessed and exploited this hybridity to expand their own traffic in human bondage. At the same time, she reveals how enslaved and free Black mariners capitalized on their shipboard positions and cosmopolitan expertise to participate in small-scale commodity trading on the very coasts where they themselves had been traded as commodities, reshaping societies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Indeed, as Hicks argues, the Bahian slave trade was ruthlessly effective because its uniquely decentralized structure so effectively incorporated the desires and financial strategies of the very people enslaved by it. Yet taking advantage of such fraught economic opportunities ultimately enabled many enslaved Black mariners to purchase their freedom. And, in some cases, they became independent transatlantic slave traders themselves.Hicks thus explores the central paradox that defined the lives of the captive cosmopolitans and, in doing so, reveals a new history of South Atlantic slavery centered on subaltern commercial and cultural exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the bustling ports of Lisbon to the coastal inlets of the Bight of Benin to the vibrant waterways of Bahia, Black mariners were integral to every space of the commercial South Atlantic. Navigating this kaleidoscopic world required a remarkable cosmopolitanism--the chameleonlike ability to adapt to new surroundings by developing sophisticated medicinal, linguistic, and navigational knowledge. In Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) Mary E. Hicks shows how Portuguese slaving ship captains harnessed and exploited this hybridity to expand their own traffic in human bondage. At the same time, she reveals how enslaved and free Black mariners capitalized on their shipboard positions and cosmopolitan expertise to participate in small-scale commodity trading on the very coasts where they themselves had been traded as commodities, reshaping societies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Indeed, as Hicks argues, the Bahian slave trade was ruthlessly effective because its uniquely decentralized structure so effectively incorporated the desires and financial strategies of the very people enslaved by it. Yet taking advantage of such fraught economic opportunities ultimately enabled many enslaved Black mariners to purchase their freedom. And, in some cases, they became independent transatlantic slave traders themselves.Hicks thus explores the central paradox that defined the lives of the captive cosmopolitans and, in doing so, reveals a new history of South Atlantic slavery centered on subaltern commercial and cultural exchange.

From the bustling ports of Lisbon to the coastal inlets of the Bight of Benin to the vibrant waterways of Bahia, Black mariners were integral to every space of the commercial South Atlantic. Navigating this kaleidoscopic world required a remarkable cosmopolitanism--the chameleonlike ability to adapt to new surroundings by developing sophisticated medicinal, linguistic, and navigational knowledge. In Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) Mary E. Hicks shows how Portuguese slaving ship captains harnessed and exploited this hybridity to expand their own traffic in human bondage. At the same time, she reveals how enslaved and free Black mariners capitalized on their shipboard positions and cosmopolitan expertise to participate in small-scale commodity trading on the very coasts where they themselves had been traded as commodities, reshaping societies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Indeed, as Hicks argues, the Bahian slave trade was ruthlessly effective because its uniquely decentralized structure so effectively incorporated the desires and financial strategies of the very people enslaved by it. Yet taking advantage of such fraught economic opportunities ultimately enabled many enslaved Black mariners to purchase their freedom. And, in some cases, they became independent transatlantic slave traders themselves.Hicks thus explores the central paradox that defined the lives of the captive cosmopolitans and, in doing so, reveals a new history of South Atlantic slavery centered on subaltern commercial and cultural exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

In this episode, Olu discusses Nigeria's drop in the latest FIFA rankings, where the Super Eagles have fallen from 44th to 45th in the world and slipped out of the African top five. Just a year ago, after finishing 2nd in the AFCON final, Nigeria was ranked 28th, a reminder of how far the team has regressed. Olu also reflects on Nigeria's past dominance in World Cup qualifiers between 2004 and 2017, contrasting it with today's struggles.Elsewhere, FIFA has charged South Africa for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in the World Cup qualifiers. If confirmed, this could reshape Group C into a four-horse race between South Africa, Benin, Nigeria, and Rwanda. Olu also reviews standout performances from Nigerian stars like Alex Iwobi, Gift Orban, Raphael Onyedika, George Ilenikhena, Terem Moffi, Paul Onuachu, Cyriel Dessers, and Kelechi Iheanacho, as well as a look at the Under-20 World Cup squad heading to Chile. As always, the episode wraps up with Player Reviews, Starboy of the Week, and Ones to Watch.(00:00) Intro(01:10) Ballon D'or Winners(03:43) Super Eagles Drop AGAIN(09:53) FIFA Investigating South Africa(15:41) Flying Eagles World Cup List(17:49) CAF Champions League Qualifiers(18:47) Alex Iwobi(19:42) Gift Orban(20:31) Raphael Onyedika(21:13) George Ilenikhena(22:21) Terem Moffi(23:16) Paul Onuachu(23:56) Cyriel Dessers(24:13) Kelechi Iheanacho(24:59) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(34:14) Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okereke)(37:16) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(38:09) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(39:41) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(41:12) Portugal (Sanusi)(41:38) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(42:45) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Dennis) (44:45) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(45:51) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(47:07) Scotland (Iheanacho, Fernandez)(47:32) Starboy of the Week(49:33) Ones to Watch

Som denne uges titel på VV antyder, så spænder det altså endnu engang den genremæssige flitsbue helt utroligt langt ud. Vi skal rundt i 13 forskellige - på hver deres måde - geniale lande: Guadeloupe, Frankrig, Sydafrika, Nigeria, Italien, Tyrkiet, Elfenbenskysten, Cameroun, Tyskland, Benin, Holland, Surinam og Brasilien. F.eks. dykker vi ned i en gammel single der blev udgivet i forbindelse med en italiensk softporno-film fra starten af 80'erne. Udover det får du også forklaret Beninsk Tchink System, som vi selvfølgelig også skal have forklaret hvad går ud på. Udover det: fri leg og rystelse af hele korpus!

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO TOONAI 20 SETEMA 2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu:  Usita'i Faigofie (Simple Obedience) Tauloto Tusi Paia –  Iakopo 1:22 “A ‘ia fai ‘outou ma ē ‘ana‘ana i le ‘upu, ‘ae ‘aua le na ‘ona fa‘alogologo i ai, o fa‘asesēina ai ‘outou e ‘outou.”‭‭Faitauga - Tusi Paia: Teuteronome 28:1-13I le tele o tausaga ua mavae, sa ou alu ai ou te lauga i Onitsha, o se taulaga i totonu o Sauté Sasae o Nigeria. I lo'u toe fo'i i Lagos, sa manaomia ona toe utu la'u taavale, ma sa ou tu ai loa i Asaba e utu ai se penisini. Paga lea sa le maua se penisini poo se suāu'u mo la'u taavale. Sa ou alu pea seia ou taunuu i le nuu o Benin, ae le'i maua lava se pamu penisini. Sa fa'aauau pea la'u malaga seia ou taunuu i Ore. O le taimi lea ua mumū le molī o le fua penisini o le taavale. Sa ou le iloa se mea a fai. O le afiafi o le Aso Sa lea ou te malaga ai ae tatau ona fai a'u vasega i le taeao e soso'o ai. Ona fetalai mai lea o le Atua ia te a'u, “Atalii aua e te vaai i le fua penisini ae fa'aauau lau malaga.” Sa o'u alu pea i le penisini fa'aleoleo o le taavale mai Ore seia ou taunuu i lo'u fale i Surulere (silia ma le lua selau km le mamao). E mafai ona faia e le Atua se mea mai le leai o se mea peita'i o lou maua ma fiafia i na faamanuiaga e tatau ona e usiusita'i ia te Ia. A fetalai mai e te alu e tatau ona e alu, ae a fai mai taofi, e tatau ona e nofo. Faimai Faataoto 3:5, e lē tatau ona e faalagolago i lou lava atamai. I le Ioane 5:2-9, sa iai le tagata sa ma'i i tausaga e tolusefulu ma le valu, ua silasila atu Iesu ia te ia o taoto latalata i le vai ma fesili ia te ia, “e te fia mālōlō?”, na tali le tagata ma'i, “Lē Alii e, e leai lava se tagata na te tuuina ifo a'u i le taelega pea gaepu le vai.” Ona fetalai atu lea o Iesu ia te ia, “Inā tu ia i luga, ave lou moega ma ia e savali” ona malolo loa lea ole tagata ua ave lona moega ma ua savali. Ole usitai ole tagata ma'i I fa'atonuga a Iesu, ina ia tula'i ma ave lona moega, na gausia ai le pologa sa i ai i le tolusefulu valu tausaga. Poo lē a le umi o se faafitauli, e auina mai loa e le Atua lana upu, ma e usitai ia te Ia, o le a e saoloto atoatoa. E silia male 40 tausaga ua te'a, sa ou malaga ai I fafo atu o Nigeria mo le taimi muamua, ma ou te le'i tietie muamua fo'i I se vaalele. O le taimi lea o o'u faiaoga I le Iunivesite I Lagos ma sa ou alu e fai se aoga I Sierra Leone. Sa fai si ou popole auā faatoa o'u alu ese lea ma le atunuu peita'i sa i ai se tagata sa aumaia ia te a'u faatonuga oute uia i le malae vaalele. Sa ou faalogo lelei ma usitai I fa'atonuga, ma sa manuia la'u malaga. Le au pele e, a avatu e le Atua ia te oe se fa'atonuga, ‘aua e te manatu e sili atu lou iloa. E silafia e le Atua le taunuuga mai le amataga ma le auala e sili ona lelei mo lou olaga. Afai e te mana'o e manuia lou olaga, usitai I fa'atonuga a le Atua. O le usita'i e muamua mai i taimi uma, ona sosoo lea ma vavega. O le ki i le maua o le manuia e faigofie lava, o le usitai i faatonuga a le Atua, I le suafa o Iesu, Amene.

1000 BCE - 1897 CE - Two kingdoms, two legacies—Ifẹ and Benin shaped West Africa's artistic soul and political power. From sacred bronze heads to sprawling palace complexes, this episode dives into the myths, monarchs, and masterworks that defined a civilisation. Discover how divine ancestry and dynastic ambition forged two of Africa's greatest city-states. The past isn't buried—it's cast in bronze.

The author of "Sustainable Qatar: Social, Political and Environmental Perspectives" delves into the multifaceted meaning of sustainability, especially within the context of the Arabian Peninsula. Our guest unpacks the region's unique environmental challenges, including sea level rise, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss, and explores the innovative strategies being implemented to build a more resilient future. An Associate Professor at the College of Public Policy at Hamad bin Khalifa University, Logan Cochrane, also critically examines the concept of "greenwashing," the complexities of global sustainability metrics, and the challenges of policy making.  0:00:00 The Nuance of Sustainability0:03:05 Environmental Challenges in the GCC0:06:08 Time Scale of Environmental Issues0:09:42 Food Security in the Arabian Peninsula0:17:40 Water Sources and Challenges in Qatar0:20:25 Future Challenges and Adaptation in Arid Environments0:22:53 Skepticism Towards Energy Transitions0:24:50 Defining Greenwashing0:31:11 The Politics of Sustainability Metrics0:38:10 Global Leaders in Sustainability0:41:09 The Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles0:48:10 The "Game of Telephone" in Policy Making0:51:30 Non-Governmental Efforts in Sustainability Logan Cochrane is an Associate Professor at the College of Public Policy at Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU). His research includes diverse geographic and disciplinary foci, covering broad thematic areas of food security, climate change, social justice and governance. For the last 15 years, he has worked in non-governmental organizations internationally, including in Afghanistan, Benin, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Logan has served as a director for two non-governmental organizations, and worked as a consultant with clients such as Global Affairs Canada, International Development Research Centre, Save the Children, Management Sciences for Health, the Liaison Office, UNICEF and UNAIDS. Connect with Logan Cochrane

Amazon MusicSpotifyTidalInstagram Youtube BioNigerian American artist Ase Odin brings a refreshing blend of Afrobeats, R&B, reggae, and hip-hop, infusing his music with joy, culture, and spirituality. His breakout single “No Wahala” captures the universal stresses of work, money, and daily responsibilities, while offering an uplifting escape through infectious rhythms and melodies. The phrase “no wahala,” meaning “no trouble” in Nigerian Pidgin English, serves as both a mantra and a reminder to embrace life with ease, positivity, and resilience.Born in Benin, Nigeria, and later emigrating to the United States, Ase balances his career as a pharmacist with his lifelong passion for music. His personal journey—supporting family, raising children, and navigating life's challenges—deeply informs his songwriting, allowing him to connect with listeners on an authentic level. After more than three decades of creating music privately, Ase is now fully embracing his artistry, declaring: “It's time for me to live my life.”Ase's work speaks to the global African diaspora, celebrating shared roots and cultural pride. His second release, “Mama Mama,” is a heartfelt tribute to mothers everywhere, delivered in a smooth R&B-reggae fusion. With an upcoming album and multiple singles set for release, Ase is expanding his sound across genres, from love ballads to hip-hop and beyond.At the heart of his music lies a mission: to bring African culture and history to a global stage, highlight themes of spirituality and social justice, and spread a message of hope. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: “Let's not let anything bog us down. Take one step at a time. Tomorrow will be a different day. No wahala. No trouble.”Dissolve your stress, embrace the rhythm, and experience the uplifting sound of Ase Odin. Connect with him on all platforms for music, videos, and new releases.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

For decades, Africa's malaria strategy has focused almost exclusively on disease control through indoor mosquito management and personal protection — bed nets, indoor spraying, and individual-level interventions. But this approach alone isn't working. Progress against malaria in the African region has slowed significantly, with cases declining by just 5% since 2015 and mortality by 16%, according to the World Health Organization. Experts now argue it's time to shift from disease-centric, indoor mosquito management to more robust integrated mosquito management strategies. That means taking a tiered approach, starting with reducing mosquito breeding sites, treating water sources with larvicides, and then targeting adult mosquitoes. “The tendency will probably be to think about controlling mosquitoes when they are flying only. But they are actually more vulnerable when they are not flying, usually when they are in the water,” explained Silas Majambere, a medical entomologist and business manager of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East at Valent BioSciences. This approach, known as larval source management, has proven both cost-effective and sustainable. “The conversation is shifting away from just talking about a disease and saying, ‘How do we take those limited public health dollars and manage the mosquito so that we can manage multiple diseases for those dollars?'” said Jason Clark, managing director for global public health and forest health at Valent BioSciences. Some countries are already moving in this direction. In Benin, the government is framing mosquito control not just as a health issue but as an economic one. The government is focusing on tourism as one of the key pillars of growth for the country, and the presence of mosquito-borne diseases is a direct threat to that, explained Sinde Chekete, adviser to the president of Benin. “We believe that investing in mosquito control will ultimately bring resources, will bring revenue, because we'll be able to welcome more tourists … and reduce the overall cost of malaria,” he said. Chekete, Majambere, and Clark joined Devex Executive Editor Kate Warren to discuss the shift toward integrated mosquito management in a special Devex podcast episode sponsored by Valent BioSciences.

Sokker: Bafana Bafana speel vandag in Bloemfontein teen Nigerië, wetende dat 'n oorwinning regstreekse kwalifikasie vir volgende jaar se Wêreldbekertoernooi sal verseker - mits geen strafpunte afgetrek word nie. FIFA moet nog beslis of Suid-Afrika drie punte moet verbeur vir die insluiting van die geskorste Teboho Mokoena in die span wat Lesotho in Maart 2-0 geklop het. Bafana lei Groep C met 16 punte, met Benin tweede en Nigerië derde. Kaptein Ronwen Williams sê hulle is gefokus op die wedstryd:

Africa gets a world beating amount of sunshine — but has just 1% of the world's solar panels. Over half the continent still lives without electricity, stalling progress and holding back people's lives. But change may be coming — thanks to a surge in solar imports from China. New data from energy think tank EMBER shows a 60% jump in solar panel shipments to Africa in the past year. If installed, they could generate 15 GW — nearly doubling Africa's current solar capacity. It's not just the biggest energy users like South Africa, Nigeria, and Algeria. Countries like Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, and Ethiopia have tripled their imports. So, is this the start of a solar-powered revolution on the continent? Hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar speak to Dr Rose Mutiso, Science Advisor at the Energy for Growth Hub and Founder of the African Tech Futures Lab. Got a question? Email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com Production Team: Jordan Dunbar, Nik Sindle, Diane Richardson, Grace Braddock, Chris Gouzaris and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts

#burnaboy #africanamerican #culture Youtube link: https://youtu.be/uJc-BoSA4WEPodcast link: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DiNC3jM0tWbJoin us as we have a conversation about Benin Elder Franck Zanu says that "African Americans have no culture." Is he right and exact? Let's talk about it. #rbcf Hashtags: #franckzanu #africanamerican #blackamerica #blackamericagirls #blackamerican #culture #africa

In deze aflevering van Plein 33 spreken we met Karen Olesen, oprichtster van Stichting Peuple du Monde.Vanuit Boxmeer runt zij een kindertehuis in Benin, West-Afrika, waar ze zorgt voor ruim 130 weeskinderen. Karen vertelt openhartig over de schrijnende verhalen achter deze kinderen – van verlaten baby's tot kinderen van moeders die hun man vermoordden uit pure wanhoop.We horen over kleine Maurice die uitgroeide tot elektro-ingenieur, over het meisje Nies dat als zesjarige voor haar broertjes zorgde, en over het belang van onderwijs, vakscholing en zelfredzaamheid.Een indrukwekkend gesprek over doorzettingsvermogen, liefde en hoop op de meest kansarme plekken ter wereld.Meer info of doneren? Ga naar www.peupledemonde.nl

Falsche Wohnungsinserate, geprellte Opfer, betrügerische Scammer aus Benin – «Kassensturz» blickt hinter die Maschen von Wohnungsanzeigen-Betrüger. Ausserdem in der Sendung: Rechtsexpertin Gabriela Baumgartner über freilaufende Hunde. Und im Test: Olivenöl «extra vergine». Gefälschte Wohnungsinserate – Scammer zocken Wohnungssuchende ab Wohnungsknappheit in Schweizer Städten ist ein riesiges Problem. Und die Verzweiflung der Wohnungssuchenden machen sich Internet-Betrüger zu Nutze: Sie erstellen Inserate für Wohnungen, die so gar nicht existieren – sogenannte Scams. Die Scammer nützen die Angst der Opfer aus, ein Angebot zu verpassen, und knöpfen immer mehr Menschen Geld ab. SRF Investigativ entlarvt im «Kassensturz» falsche Wohnungsinserate, fragt bei Wohnungsplattformen nach, wieso noch immer solche Scams auf ihren Plattformen landen und zeigt auf, wie man gefälschte Inserate erkennt. Ausserdem zeigt ein Augenschein vor Ort, warum Benin in Afrika ein Hotspot für Online-Fälscher zu sein scheint. «Darf man das?» – Hunde freilaufen lassen Vielen Spaziergängerinnen und Spaziergänger schnellt der Puls hoch, wenn ein leinenloser Vierbeiner ihren Weg kreuzt. In der Serie «Darf man das?» beantwortet «Kassensturz»-Rechtsexpertin Gabriela Baumgartner Rechtsfragen aus dem Alltag. Wie zum Beispiel: Wann muss man Hunde an die Leine nehmen und wann darf man ihm Freilauf gönnen? Olivenöl im Test – Nicht alle sind wirklich «extra vergine» Ein paar Tropfen über Tomaten mit Basilikum, zum Verfeinern von Saucen – selbst zu Vanilleeis servieren Olivenöl-Liebhaber das «flüssige Gold»: Olivenöl ist auch aus Schweizer Küchen nicht mehr wegzudenken. «Kassensturz» lässt 13 der meistverkauften Olivenöle «extra vergine» vom Schweizer Olivenölpanel testen. Fazit: Ein Öl fällt komplett durch, dafür sind zwei Öle «sehr gut».

Falsche Wohnungsinserate, geprellte Opfer, betrügerische Scammer aus Benin – «Kassensturz» blickt hinter die Maschen von Wohnungsanzeigen-Betrüger. Ausserdem in der Sendung: Rechtsexpertin Gabriela Baumgartner über freilaufende Hunde. Und im Test: Olivenöl «extra vergine». Gefälschte Wohnungsinserate – Scammer zocken Wohnungssuchende ab Wohnungsknappheit in Schweizer Städten ist ein riesiges Problem. Und die Verzweiflung der Wohnungssuchenden machen sich Internet-Betrüger zu Nutze: Sie erstellen Inserate für Wohnungen, die so gar nicht existieren – sogenannte Scams. Die Scammer nützen die Angst der Opfer aus, ein Angebot zu verpassen, und knöpfen immer mehr Menschen Geld ab. SRF Investigativ entlarvt im «Kassensturz» falsche Wohnungsinserate, fragt bei Wohnungsplattformen nach, wieso noch immer solche Scams auf ihren Plattformen landen und zeigt auf, wie man gefälschte Inserate erkennt. Ausserdem zeigt ein Augenschein vor Ort, warum Benin in Afrika ein Hotspot für Online-Fälscher zu sein scheint. «Darf man das?» – Hunde freilaufen lassen Vielen Spaziergängerinnen und Spaziergänger schnellt der Puls hoch, wenn ein leinenloser Vierbeiner ihren Weg kreuzt. In der Serie «Darf man das?» beantwortet «Kassensturz»-Rechtsexpertin Gabriela Baumgartner Rechtsfragen aus dem Alltag. Wie zum Beispiel: Wann muss man Hunde an die Leine nehmen und wann darf man ihm Freilauf gönnen? Olivenöl im Test – Nicht alle sind wirklich «extra vergine» Ein paar Tropfen über Tomaten mit Basilikum, zum Verfeinern von Saucen – selbst zu Vanilleeis servieren Olivenöl-Liebhaber das «flüssige Gold»: Olivenöl ist auch aus Schweizer Küchen nicht mehr wegzudenken. «Kassensturz» lässt 13 der meistverkauften Olivenöle «extra vergine» vom Schweizer Olivenölpanel testen. Fazit: Ein Öl fällt komplett durch, dafür sind zwei Öle «sehr gut».

Está em exposição no Recife a partir de hoje (1º) a mostra fotográfica Brincantes da Burrinha no Atlântico Negro. O trabalho revela como escravizados, quando retornaram para África, ao longo dos século 19, levaram com eles muito da cultura desenvolvida no Brasil, por exemplo as brincadeiras tradicionais da Zona da Mata pernambucana, o Cavalo Marinho e a Burrinha. Quem Conversa Bem Viver é a fotógrafa Roberta Guimarães e a historiadora Joana D'arc Lima, responsáveis pela exposição que já esteve no Benin e agora chega no Nordeste brasileirofoto: Roberta Guimarães

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover the heartbreaking Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis, a wave of swatting attacks targeting U.S. colleges, and global updates from Iran, Greenland, Vietnam, and West Africa. From domestic terror and cultural battles at home to mineral wars and Islamist violence abroad, today's brief delivers the facts shaping America's future. Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting: A 23-year-old man who identified as transgender opened fire outside a Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 others. In his manifesto he wrote, “I do it to please myself… I do it because I am sick.” The school's priest begged, “I ask you to — please — pray,” while Democrats like Jen Psaki shot back, “Prayer is not freaking enough.” Bryan calls Psaki's remarks “a demand of the evil and wicked” and links the shooter's instability to cross-sex hormones, THC use, and the broader dangers of experimental “gender affirming care.” Swatting Attacks Target U.S. Colleges: Universities from South Carolina to Colorado were hit by fake active-shooter calls, prompting dangerous police raids. Wired identifies the culprits as an online group called Purgatory, who brag they are “nihilistic” and do it for fun and cash. Bryan argues the crime warrants capital punishment: “You rip this stuff and these people out by the root.” Foreign Spies Captured Bolton's Emails: The New York Times confirms that a foreign intelligence service intercepted classified emails John Bolton sent to his wife and daughter from an unsecured system. Democrats call Trump's DOJ “fascist,” but Bryan insists, “Had I done what John Bolton did, I would be in prison a long time ago.” Iran's Nuclear Stockpile Neutralized: Satellite images confirm Trump's Operation Midnight Hammer left 900 pounds of enriched uranium entombed at Isfahan. The IAEA backs the finding, despite Iran threatening its director Rafael Grossi with death. Bryan says the news proves firing DIA chief Jeffrey Kruse for downplaying the strike was “a good clean-out of the Deep State.” American Operatives Stir Trouble in Greenland: The Wall Street Journal reports suspected Trump-linked contractors are recruiting Greenlanders for separatist movements, sparking tensions with Denmark. Bryan suspects, “These guys are more like Erik Prince's Blackwater than CIA professionals — sloppy, but maybe effective.” China Moves to Corner Vietnam's Tungsten Supply: Reuters reveals Chinese firms are secretly bidding for Vietnam's tungsten mines through front companies. With the U.S. sourcing a quarter of its tungsten from Vietnam, Bryan warns this could leave America “utterly dependent” on Beijing for another critical mineral. Islamist Violence in Ivory Coast Spurs U.S. Base Plans: Militants from Burkina Faso kill farmers in northern Ivory Coast, part of a growing jihadist campaign across West Africa. The U.S. considers building a drone and Special Forces base in Benin, Ghana, or Ivory Coast to counter both Islamists and China's expanding footprint in African resources and fishing.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, transgender shooter manifesto, Jen Psaki prayer remarks, THC psychosis gender dysphoria, U.S. college swatting attacks Purgatory group, John Bolton unsecured emails espionage, Operation Midnight Hammer uranium entombed, Jeffrey Kruse DIA firing, Trump Greenland operatives separatist movement, China Vietnam tungsten mine, U.S. dependence critical minerals, Ivory Coast Islamist attack Burkina Faso, U.S. West Africa drone base, China Africa bauxite cocoa fishing

  Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration Episode Details Guests: Sambaza (Host, Sambaza Podcast)- Headlines & Hottakes Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza Affirmation I am open to new opportunities that help me grow and evolve. The African proverb  Proverb from Benin is: "The mouse laughs at the cat when there is a hole nearby. Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates Buddys Pet Referral Link: 30% discount https://buddyspet.net/?ref=JENSBUDDY Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Curtsy: Use code JEND87 for $10 off first order of $20 or more https://heycurtsy.com/BLN7Be4kUzb Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz  

"Beh, no, non devi avere figli": cosa hanno imparato sulla vita le donne africane over 60Le donne dell'Africa occidentale hanno un'aspettativa di vita di 59 anni.In un progetto raro, Sylvia Arthur si è proposta di dare voce a coloro che hanno vissuto oltre le aspettative, le cui esperienze sono state ampiamente trascurate.https://www.radiobullets.com/notiziari/5-agosto-2025-notiziario-in-genere/

This episode goes into talk show host Terrence J proposing to a 25 year old girlfriend, we also go into Cardi B being pregnant with NFL boyfriend Stefan Diggs. This episode also goes into Lauryn Hill going to Benin Africa for a Ceremony. Hosted by your Pastor Michael Smith and co-hosted by your Brotha Lamick IsraelIf you would like tune in and join Brotha Lamick Young Disciples Discord the link is https://discord.gg/SVQygUP2 If you would like to sign up for the Monthly newsletter/ have a special request/report you would like done email Brotha Lamick Israel at Lamick19@outlook.com

This week on Pour Minds, we’re sitting down with the one and only Ciara. From Grammy-winning artist to mother of four, Ciara pulled up and kept it all the way real. We got into motherhood, marriage, legacy, leveling up—and how to hold on to your peace while walking in your purpose. Lex and Drea ask the questions we all wanted to know: How do you stay soft while being a boss? What does healthy submission really look like? And is “the prayer” just a viral meme… or the real secret to love? Ciara opens up about her skincare brand OAM Skin, her rum partnership with Ten to One, and what it means to gain dual citizenship in Benin, West Africa. She also gives us the inside scoop on her upcoming album CiCi, and drops gems on building a legacy through family, faith, and business. By the end of the episode, Lex is two drinks in, Drea’s dropping gems on dating with intention, and we’re all manifesting a man who won’t let us walk down the stairs alone.

This week Ephraim Tagu sits in for Steve Vickers on the show, as we look ahead to the CHAN, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, running from Saturday up to the 30th of this month, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting the tournament, which is for home-based players only.We go to Uganda and hear that the excitement levels are not that high there.Also we speak to Benin national team midfielder Junior Olaitan, who's moved from France to Turkey. Olaitan was born in Benin to a Nigerian father and Beninois mother, and raised in Nigeria – and he tells us about playing in Benin's win over Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier last year. And Stuart asks how good Pep Guardiola is as a manager, and looks at how tough Brentford's season might be, with Brian Mbeumo among their departures.

With scenes of protest erupting in some of the most visited cities and countries in the world – telling tourists to go home – Wander Woman, Phoebe Smith, shows how merely travelling a little north of the Croatian honeypot of Dubrovnik to explore the region of Zadar the rewards can be great - for travellers and locals.  From discovering the 3,000-year-old Old Town and dancing to the sustainable (and free) Sea Organ, to birdwatching and kayaking in Vrana Lake Nature Park, paddling and eating local on the islands of Ugljan & Pašman and tasting the delights of Pag, there's a whole family-friendly area to enjoy - minus the crowds. Come wander with her…  Also coming up:10 alternative destinations to the overtouristed locations (including scintillating swaps for Barcelona, Tuscany, Iceland and more)Travel Hack: How to be a more responsible traveller in the overcrowded locationsMeet "Guerrilla Geographer" Daniel Raven-Ellison who is creating a national walking network connecting every single town and city in BritainPack the kit you need for scorching hot temperaturesMeet the 20-year-old female guide in Benin who is breaking gender barriers in West Africa's tourism industryDervla Murphy - the ultimate responsible traveller - is our Wander Woman of the MonthContact Wander Womanwww.Phoebe-Smith.com; @PhoebeRSmith

Shooting in Manhattan  A shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building has left at least five people dead. Correspondent John Stolnis reports officials are now looking into the motive behind the attack.    Shooting Outside Reno Casino  In a separate incident at least 3 people have died in a shooting outside a casino in Reno, Nevada. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports there is no known connection between the alleged gunman and the victims.    Judge Blocks Effort to Defund Planned Parenthood  A Federal Judge is blocking the Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.  President Trump Sets New Deadline for Russia Ceasefire  President Trump has set a new deadline for Russia to agree on ending the war in Ukraine. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Manhunt for AR Couple's Murder  A manhunt is underway after a couple in Arkansas were killed while out hiking with their two young daughters. Correspondent Jennifer King reports police are asking the public for potential leads.  UN to Hold Talks on 2 State Solution  As the war in Gaza approaches its 22nd month correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the U.N. is holding a meeting to discuss a two-state solution between Palestinians and Israel.    Parents Make Gruesome Discovery  The parents of a deceased man are suing the funeral home that handled his body after making a gruesome discovery. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the story.    MLB Player Suspended  A player from the Cleveland Guardians baseball team has been placed on leave as part of a sports gambling probe. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports this is the second player on the team to be caught up in the investigation.    New Law in Benin  A famous American musician is among the first people to be the beneficiary of a new law recently enacted in the African country Benin. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.      Senate Dems Want Maxwell Transcripts  Senate Democrats are seeking access to transcripts of last week's meetings between DOJ officials and Ghislaine Maxwell. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the request comes as there is mounting scrutiny over the death of Jeffrey Epstein.    Deadly Boat Crash in FL  At least two children are dead after a barge collided with a sailboat in Florida. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the sailboat was part of a sailing camp    U.S and China Tariff Talks Underway  High level tariff talks are underway in Stockholm between the U.S. and China. Correspondent Jamey Keaten reports on what is on the table.    Deadly Church Attack in the Congo  ISIS backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma reports dozens were killed in the attack.    Insurance Company Hit by Cyberattack  Cyber security experts are warning about a massive data breach at Allianz Insurance, where they believe customer personal and financial data may have been exposed. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's tech report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Freling has been the Executive Director of the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) since 1997. Its mission is to design, fund, and implement solar energy solutions to benefit those in poor communities without access to the electricity grid, helping others to overcome energy poverty. SELF provides energy access in the developing world and has an impressive track record of providing more than 750 solar systems in over 20 countries. Bob Freling was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and was educated at Yale University where he earned his degree in Russian Studies. He has an intense appreciation of linguistics having studied Spanish, French, Russian, and Mandarin. After colleage, and when on assignment in Taiwan, he joined the antinuclear movement, and came upon clean solar energy and SELF. He never looked back, realizing the life-changing value of solar in the developing world.Bob discusses SELF's evolution from providing small household, 50-watt solar solutions -- which powered a few lights and a radio -- to the "whole village development model" which provides a broader spectrum of benefits including community water pumping, power for health clinics, streetlighting, and microenterprise centers. One memorable project was in the Valley of a Thousand Hills in South Africa. There, SELF installed a satellite dish and 2.4 kW solar array that powered a school which received 20 personal computers donated by Dell Computers. All of a sudden, that community had access not only to energy but to "the universe of information." Another project was in the African country of Benin where SELF supported water pumping and drip irrigation, and hydroponics, fostering solar market gardens run by women's farming cooperatives.Recently SELF has been promoting new forms of agriculture in Masai villages in Kenya... using water most judiciously and effectively. SELF is also focused on e-cooking using advanced electric cooking devices. Bob discusses the great value of the sun in supporting the energy-water-food nexus and is thankful for the support SELF has received from foundations, philanthropists, corporations, and international aid agencies. For his dedication and important works, Bob was honored to receive the King Hussein Leadership Award which was presented to him by Jordan's Queen Noor. For more information and to support SELF, please visit www.SELF.org.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a new law in Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants, Ciara is among the first.

Multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo is now the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This past March, she joined Tom Power from our Montreal studio to talk about her incredible career in music. Angélique reflected on her childhood in Benin, how she fled to France to escape her home country's strict military dictatorship, and what that experience taught her about freedom of all kinds. Plus, she tells Tom why percussion has to come first when she's making music.

This week we talk about the PKK, Turkey, and the DEM Party.We also discuss terrorism, discrimination, and stateless nations.Recommended Book: A Century of Tomorrows by Glenn AdamsonTranscriptKurdistan is a cultural region, not a country, but part of multiple countries, in the Middle East, spanning roughly the southeastern portion of Turkey, northern Iraq, the northwestern portion of Iran, and northern Syrian. Some definitions also include part of the Southern Caucasus mountains, which contains chunks of Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.So this is a sprawling region that straddles multiple nations, and it's defined by the presence of the Kurdish people, the Kurds, who live all over the world, but whose culture is concentrated in this area, where it originally developed, and where, over the generations, there have periodically been very short-lived Kurdish nations of various shapes, sizes, and compositions.The original dynasties from which the Kurds claim their origin were Egyptian, and they governed parts of northeastern African and what is today Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. That was back in the 8th to 12th century, during which Saladin, who was the sultan of both Egypt and Syria, played a major historical role leading Muslim military forces against the Christian Crusader states during the Third Crusade, and leading those forces to victory in 1187, which resulted in Muslim ownership of the Levant, even though the Crusaders continued to technically hold the Kingdom of Jerusalem for another hundred years or so, until 1291.Saladin was Kurdish and kicked off a sultanate that lasted until the mid-13th century, when a diverse group of former slave-soldiers called the mamluks overthrew Saladin's family's Ayyubid sultanate and replaced it with their own.So Kurdish is a language spoken in that Kurdistan region, and the Kurds are considered to be an Iranian ethnic group, because Kurdish is part of a larger collection of languages and ethnicities, though many Kurds consider themselves to be members of a stateless nation, similar in some ways to pre-Israel Jewish people, Tibetan people under China's rule, or the Yoruba people, who primarily live in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, but who were previously oriented around a powerful city-state in that region, which served as the central loci of the Ife Empire, before the Europeans showed up and decided to forcibly move people around and draw new borders across the African continent.The Kurds are likewise often politically and culturally powerful, and that's led to a lot of pushback from leaders in the nations where they live and at times operate as cultural blocs, and it's led to some very short-lived Kurdish nations these people have managed to establish in the 20th century, including the Kingdom of Kurdistan from 1921-1924, the Republic of Ararat from 1927-1930, and the Republic of Mahabad, which was formed as a puppet state of the Soviet Union in 1946 in northwestern Iran, following a Soviet push for Kurdish nationalism in the region, which was meant to prevent the Allies from controlling the region following WWII, but which then dissolved just a few months after its official formation due to waning support from the Kurdish tribes that initially helped make it a reality.What I'd like to talk about today is the Kurdistan Worker's Party, and why their recently declared ceasefire with Turkey is being seen as a pretty big deal.—The Kurdistan Worker's Party, depending on who you ask, is a political organization or a terrorist organization. It was formed in Turkey in late-1978, and its original, founding goal was to create an independent Kurdish state, a modern Kurdistan, in what is today a small part of Turkey, but in the 1990s it shifted its stated goals to instead just get more rights for Kurds living in Turkey, including more autonomy but also just equal rights, as Kurdish people in many nations, including Turkey, have a long history of being discriminated against, in part because of their cultural distinctiveness, including their language, manner of dress, and cultural practices, and in part because, like many tight-knit ethnic groups, they often operate as a bloc, which in the age of democracy also means they often vote as a bloc, which can feel like a threat to other folks in areas with large Kurdish populations.When I say Kurdish people in Turkey have long been discriminated against, that includes things like telling them they can no longer speak Kurdish and denying that their ethnic group exists, but it also includes massacres conducted by the government against Kurdish people; at times tens of thousands of Kurds were slaughtered by the Turkish army. There was also an official ban on the words Kurds, Kurdistan, and Kurdish by the Turkish government in the 1980s, and Kurdish villages were destroyed, food headed to these villages was embargoed, and there was a long-time ban on the use of the Kurdish language in public life, and people who used it were arrested.As is often the case in such circumstances, folks who support the Kurdish Worker's Party, which is often shorthanded as the PKK, will tell you this group just pushes back against an oppressive regime, and they do what they have to to force the government to backtrack on their anti-Kurdish laws and abuses, which have been pretty widespread and violent.The PKK, in turn, has been criticized for, well, doing terrorist stuff, including using child soldiers, conducting suicide bombings, massacring groups of civilians, engaging in drug trafficking to fund their cause, and executing people on camera as a means of sowing terror.Pretty horrible stuff on both sides, if you look at this objectively, then, and both sides have historically justified their actions by pointing at the horrible things the other side has done to them and theirs.And that's the context for a recent announcement by the leader of the PKK, that the group would be disarming—and very literally so, including a symbolic burning of their weapons in a city in northern Iraq, which was shared online—and they would be shifting their efforts from that of violent militarism and revolution to that of political dialogue and attempting to change the Turkish government from the inside.Turkish President Erdogan, for his part, has seemed happy to oblige these efforts and gestures, fulfilling his role by receiving delegates from the Turkish, pro-Kurd party, the DEM Party, and smilingly shaking that delegate's hand on camera, basically showing the world, and those who have played some kind of role in the militant effort against the Turkish government, that this is the way of things now, we're not fighting physically anymore, we're moving on to wearing suits and pushing for Kurdish rights within the existing governmental structures.The founder of the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, got in on the action, as well, releasing a seven-minute video from prison, which was then broadcast by the PKK's official media distribution outlet, saying that the fighting is over. This was his first appearance on camera in 26 years, and he used it to say their effort paid off, the Kurds now have an officially recognized identity, and it's time to leverage that identity politically to move things in the right direction.Erdogan's other messages on the matter, to the Kurdish people, but also those who have long lived in fear of the PKK's mass-violence, have reinforced that sentiment, saying that the Kurds are officially recognized as a political entity, and that's how things would play out from this point forward—and this will be good for everyone. And both sides are saying that, over and over, because, well, child soldiers and suicide bombings and massacres conducted by both sides are really, really not good for anyone.By all indications, this has been a very carefully orchestrated dance by those on both sides of the conflict, which again, has been ongoing since 1978, and really picked up the pace and became continuous and ultra-violent, in the 1980s.There was an attempted peace process back in the 20-teens, but the effort, which included a temporary truce between 2013 and 2015, failed, following the murder of two Turkish police officers, the PKK initially claiming responsibility, but later denying they had any involvement. That led to an uptick in military actions by both groups against the other, and the truce collapsed.This new peace process began in 2024 and really took off in late-February of 2025, when that aforementioned message was broadcast by the PKK's leader from prison after lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish DEM Party worked to connect him and the Turkish government, and eventually helped negotiate the resulting mid-May of 2025 disarmament.Turkey's military leaders have said they will continue to launch strikes against PKK-affiliated groups that continue to operate in the region, and the PKK's disarmament announcement has been embraced by some such groups, while others, like the Syrian Democratic Forces, which is tied to the PKK, but not directly affiliated with them, have said this truce doesn't apply to them.Most governments, globally, have heralded this disarmament as a major victory for the world and Turkey in particular, though the response within Turkey, and in Kurdish areas in particular, has apparently been mixed, with some people assuming the Turkish government will backtrack and keep the DEM Party from accomplishing much of anything, and worrying about behind-the-scenes deals, including a reported agreement between Erdogan's government and the DEM Party to support Erdogan's desire to transform the Turkish government into a presidential system, which would grant him more direct control and power, while others are seemingly just happy to hear that the violence and fear might end.Also notable here is that a lot of Turkey's foreign policy has revolved around hobbling and hurting the PKK for decades, including Turkey's initial hindering of Sweden's accession to NATO, which was partly a means of getting other nations to give the Turkish government stuff they wanted, like upgraded military equipment, but was also a push against the Swedish government's seeming protection of people associated with the PKK, since Sweden's constitution allows people to hold all sorts of beliefs.Some analysts have speculated that this could change the geopolitics of the Middle East fundamentally, as Turkey has long been a regional power, but has been partly hobbled by its conflict with the PKK, and the easing or removal of that conflict could free them up to become more dominant, especially since Israel's recent clobbering of Iran seems to have dulled the Iranian government's shine as the de facto leader of many Muslim groups and governments in the area.It's an opportune time for Erdogan to grab more clout and influence, in other words, and that might have been part of the motivation to go along with the PKK's shift to politics: it frees him and his military up to engage in some adventurism and/or posturing further afield, which could then set Turkey up as the new center of Muslim influence, contra-the Saudis' more globalized version of the concept, militarily and economically. Turkey could become a huge center of geopolitical gravity in this part of the world, in other words, and that seems even more likely now that this disarmament has happened.It's still early days in this new seeming state of affairs, though, and there's a chance that the Turkish government's continued strikes on operating PKK affiliated groups could sever these new ties, but those involved seem to be cleaving to at least some optimism, even as many locals continue hold their breath and hope against hope that this time is different than previous attempts at peace.Show Noteshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/heres-what-to-know-about-turkeys-decision-to-move-forward-with-swedens-bid-to-join-natohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_PKK%E2%80%93Turkey_peace_processhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%932015_PKK%E2%80%93Turkey_peace_processhttps://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2025/05/turkey-pkk-disarm-disband-impacts?lang=enhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pkk-claims-deadly-suicide-bombing-turkish-police-stationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20161016064155/https://hrwf.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Child-soldiers-in-ISIS-PKK-Boko-Haram%E2%80%A6.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan_Workers%27_Partyhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2025/jul/11/kurdistan-workers-party-pkk-burn-weapons-in-disarming-ceremony-videohttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/18/turkiye-pkk-analysis-recalibrates-politicshttps://time.com/7303236/erdogan-war-peace-kurds/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/19/unidentified-drone-kills-pkk-member-injures-another-in-iraqhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/unidentified-drone-kills-pkk-member-injures-another-near-iraqs-sulaymaniyah-2025-07-19/https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/7/11/why-has-the-pkk-ended-its-armed-strugglehttps://archive.is/20250718061819/https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025-07-17/ty-article-opinion/.premium/how-the-possible-end-to-turkeys-kurdish-problem-could-become-israels-turkey-problem/00000198-1794-dd64-abb9-bfb5dbf30000https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kurdish_dynasties_and_countrieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Kurdish_nationalism This is a public episode. 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Nederland gaf na jarenlang overleg 119 van de befaamde Benin-bronzen terug aan Nigeria. Correspondent Eva Oude Elferink was erbij en zag de emotie bij de lokale bevolking. Wat leert deze teruggave ons over de discussie rond roofkunst?Gast: Eva Oude ElferinkPresentatie: Bram EndedijkRedactie: Suzan Yücel en Iddo HavingaMontage: Jennifer PettersonEindredactie: Tessa ColenCoördinatie: Belle BraakhekkeProductie: Andrea HuntjensHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with O'Nell Agossa, who moved to Canada from Benin as a nine year old. At 13, a lady on a bus told O'Nell to “go back to where you're coming from.” But he's refused to give that experience the power to define who he was or who he has grown up to be. Instead, he thinks that the confusion others feel is not your problem to solve. You don't owe anyone an explanation of who you are. You don't need to fit into their narrow categorizations that make them feel comfortable. You just need to be.In this conversation, O'Nell and I explore curiosity as a way of life and why he's writing a book about the trait. We also chat about:* Why the immigrant experience is about hope and renewal* Immigrants as bridges between worlds* The weight immigrant parents carry* Why you don't need to ask permission to belongOfficial Links✅ Connect with O'Nell Agossa on LinkedIn✅ Follow along as he prepares to publish his book, Curiosity and IOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

TEMPORADA 31 DE LA LUZ DEL MISTERIO SPECIAL SUMMER MYSTERY Vive el Misterio... Pasa, ponte cómodo y disfruta... FROM LONDON: Una experiencia única de comunicación de La Luz del Misterio esta seamana nos lleva a conocer más datos sobre como América Latina se ha convertido en un buen destino para la creación de fachadas de los espías rusos: el caso de los agentes de Moscú que fingieron ser una familia argentina. El jueves primero de agosto de 2024 aterrizó un avión en el aeropuerto de Moscú, trasladando -entre otros pasajeros- a una familia de cuatro integrantes. Dos de ellos, los dos hijos del matrimonio, se habían enterado en pleno vuelo de que toda su vida había sido una mentira. Luego viajaremosos con Manuel Carballal a los PSYOPS: El arte del engaño: Operaciones psicológicas: la mente como campo de batalla. En el siglo V a.c. el general Sun Tzu sentenció: "El arte de la guerra se basa en el engaño" Desde entonces el arte del engaño ha sido usato como arma ne guerra e instrumento de control social. En la 1 Guerra Mundial se acuñó el término "operaciones nsicológicas" o PSYOPS para definir las técnicas con las que ganar les corazones y las mentes de los ciudadanos. Tanto enemigos como aliados... Manuel Carballal ha tenido la oportunidad de conocer a los responsables y/o testigos de algunas de las PSYOPS más increíbles de la historia, utilizando el miedo, los mitos, las creencias y el misterio como herramienta de manipulación. Y te propone un viaie alrededor del mundo, para conocer, sobre el terreno, como funcionan esas oneraciones sicológicas. Chile, Siria, Uganda, Filipinas, Perú, Egipto, Mongolia, Irlanda, Benin, Líbano, Inglaterra, Tibet, Afganistan, Haití, España.. Nadie está a salvo. "Vivimos en la mayor guerra psicológica de la historia. Un viaje sorprendente hacia la manipulación de los gobiernos y los servicios secretos. Para cerrar La Luz del Misterio y con la voz del programa relataremos los sucesos mas escabrosos de los experimentos de la CIA llevados acabos en los años 60, como fueron el MK Ultra, Orgasmo de Medianoche y la utilización de psiquicos para el conocimiento de lugares extrategicos del contrario. Los Secretos Ocultos de la CIA, Experimentos Psíquicos y MK Ultra, así lo hemos titulado. ¿Te atreves a descubrirlo esta semana La Luz del Misterio? Un viaje apasionante hacia la historia de ser humano que puedes conocer a través de La Luz del Misterio en London Radio World y sus plataformas. ——————————————————— Síguenos a través de: edenex.es ZTR Radio.online London Radio World En Ivoox Itunes Spotify Amazon YouTube Si deseas apoyarnos: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_29070_1.html Más información: laluzdelmisterioradio.blogspot.com laluzdelmisterio@gmail.com

Sie sind nicht nur beeindruckende Kunstwerke, sie sind das Gedächtnis eines ganzen Volkes in Westafrika. Was sie genau zeigen, ist allerdings noch nicht vollständig entschlüsselt. Und nach einem Raubzug der britischen Kolonialmacht sind tausende Benin-Bronzen in der ganzen Welt verteilt. Wie soll die Rückgabe ablaufen? Autor: Linus Lüring (BR 2023)

Laura McAllister is the Vice-President of UEFA. During her own football career Laura was the captain of Wales' women's team, gaining 24 caps for her country. Wales have qualified for this year's Euros for the first time and will play their debut match tomorrow, as will England who are defending their title after winning at Wembley in 2022. Laura joins Datshiane Navanayagam ahead of those first games. Award-winning playwright Beth Steel tells Datshiane how her working-class, northern roots inspire her hit play Till The Stars Come Down. Set at the wedding of Sylvia and Marek - the vodka flows and dances are shared, passions boil over and the limits of love are tested. She becomes the fifth female playwright to transfer from the National Theatre to the West End.The film director Gurinder Chadha has released a trailer to celebrate this summer's cricket fixtures between England and India's women's teams. She joins Datshiane to discuss why she's chosen to put women's cricket under the spotlight and the legacy of her last hit film about women's sport, Bend It Like Beckham. The musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kidjo, who comes from the West African country of Benin, and has won five Grammy awards, was among the 35 names announced as part of the Walk of Fame's class of 2026 list. Music journalist Kate Hutchinson tells us more. Presenter: Datshiane Navanayagam Producer: Corinna Jones

“By blocking the wheels of a foreigner's car, it is more than just an aggressive move. It is a symbolic accusation of being a thief. In our West African culture, that is a serious insult to a guest. You are not only making yourself look bad, you are dishonoring your country.”                                                                ----------------Today's story is told by Michée Badé, AFM missionary formerly to the Otamarri and Dendi Projects in Benin, West Africa. Subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to today's story!

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Togolese singer Laura Prince. She's just released her second album "Adjoko", a voyage between memory, identity and authenticity. "Adjoko" is Laura's Togolese name, and symbolises her quest to reconnect with her African roots. She produced the record between France, Togo and Ouidah in Benin, a port town famous for its dark role in the slave trade. She also references her West African links to slavery through her name Laura Prince. It's an homage to author Mary Prince, the first Black woman to publish a book about her experiences as a slave.

Nomadic Matt is a pioneering travel blogger. One day, we'll call him the grandfather of travel blogging during the Golden Era of travel blogs. He's not known for his travel feats but rather for the extensive tips he's provided on his popular website, which focuses on budget travel. Watch the Video The book's budget used to be $50/day, but inflation and a post-COVID world forced Matt to update his book. In 2025, he refreshed his bestselling book, which is now called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day.  As part of his book tour, he's appearing on the WanderLearn Show twice! Nomadic Matt discusses 00:00 When to book a hotel 02:40 Why is Africa left out of his book? 05:10 Bilt Rewards Credit Card 08:10 Airline booking tips 09:20 Travel insurance 12:00 Tourist Cards 15:00 Why Matt travels less than before 18:30 Blogging is dead?   Questions What's the most embarrassing or ridiculous thing you've done to save money while traveling? What's the difference between EatWith, WithLocals, and Traveling Spoon? When do you usually book your hotels? Why is Africa left out? Are tourism cards still worth it? When do you use travel insurance? Why not use Kiwi? What are Bilt Rewards? His book is packed with tips. Here are my favorite ones.  The best websites to keep track of the latest credit card deals BoardingArea FlyerTalk The Points Guy View from the Wing Pay your rent and get frequent flyer points with Bilt Rewards Matt's top three airline booking sites  My favorite airline website is Kiwi, and use this link to get $10 off. He doesn't mention Kiwi in his book. Instead, his favorite flight booking sites are: Skyscanner Momondo Google Flights For insurance Safety Wing World Nomads MedjetAssist IMG InsureMyTrip for comparison shopping Sell your old clothes to raise money for your trip Vinted ThredUp Poshmark Online Garage sale to raise funds and downsize VarageSale OfferUp Swappa for electronics Gazelle Decluttr Anytime Mailbox starts at $6 and has several locations. Lodging Sites LateRooms Last Minute Hotel Tonight Priceline Hotwire Roomer allows you to buy someone else's hotel reservation at a steep discount Agoda excels in East Asia Food Matt is a foodie. I am not. Here are some of his favorite sites: EatWith has 5000+ hosts in over 130 countries WithLocals Traveling Spoon Ride-sharing or hitchhiking for the 21st century Search for "ride-sharing" and the name of the region/country where you are traveling. You'll usually find options. I've used BlaBlaCar in Europe, for example. Tourism Cards Nomadic Matt sold me on the tourism cards that give you access to popular sites and public transportation. Although that can save you nearly half the price, it's only suitable for those doing a whirlwind, fast, and comprehensive tour. If you want to see the British Museum, don't get the London Pass. But it makes sense if you're going to see most of the significant sites. Why is Africa left out? The first half of the book offers general, practical advice. The second provides specific guidance to various regions. For example, he has a section about Australia. You'd think a book that helps travelers live on $75 a day would encourage tourists to visit Africa. Like Southeast Asia, parts of Africa have a low cost of living. For example, in 2013, in Benin, I rented a two-room place with a shower (but a shared outhouse for a toilet) for $10 per month! Ten years later, maybe the price has doubled to $20 a month!   Still, Nomadic Matt confesses, "I had to make trade-offs and omit the lesser-visited countries and regions..." (Kindle Location 1434). I won't quibble with his decision or logic. Conclusion When I got an advanced copy of Nomadic Matt's book, I expected to be bored out of my mind. I figured it was a book for beginners or intermediate travelers, not hyper-experienced travel studs like me.  As usual, I was wrong. Nomadic Matt pumped me with many ideas I was oblivious to. Although I shared my favorite ones on this page, buy How to Travel the World on $75 a Day to get all his excellent advice. Feedback Leave anonymous audio feedback at SpeakPipe More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Affiliate links Get 25% off when you sign up to Trusted Housesitters, a site that helps you find sitters or homes to sit in. Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free! In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken.  Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear.

Earn Your Leisure has partnered with the Government of Ghana to establish a Black American City, a visionary initiative that I fully support. I believe this is a historic opportunity, offering the descendants of slaves an alternative beyond America. Both Ghana and Benin have also announced that African Americans can apply for dual citizenship and be accepted immediately. It is my intention to obtain dual citizenship this year for myself and my entire family, with the long-term goal of relocating from America to Africa in the years ahead.#BlackAmerica #Ghana #rightofreturn #africa #SGTDunson

After working in South Asia and living in Nepal for 18 years, Matthew Hanson has taken on leadership of The Voice of the Martyrs international ministry efforts on a new region: West and Central Africa (WACA). Listen as he tells how the persecution of Christians looks different in Africa from South Asia. The church in Africa is large; attacks on Christians there often affect a larger scale. Radical Islamist groups are the main persecutors in his region, and Matthew will share how it's affecting believers in his region, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria and Togo. Just in the DRC, there are 100+ active rebel groups. Church attacks and the displacement of followers of Christ has become sadly common. How does The Voice of the Martyrs respond to the intense persecution Christians in his region are facing? Listen as Matthew explains how he and his team evaluate needs and work through partnerships and local believers to help meet those needs and encourage believers. Matthew will share about the ministry of presence and how it plays such a key part of helping with trauma recovery for persecuted Christians. As Islamist groups move into places like northern Togo, a new addition to VOM's Global Prayer Map, Matthew and his team are hearing new reports of persecution and needs that VOM can help to meet. “The church does an incredible job of serving one another,” Matthew says, “it's a community of believers coming together, and it's really exciting.” Hear stories from Matthew about a woman's joy when she received a Bible provided by VOM, the holy moment when eight new believers from Muslim backgrounds took the step of baptism, and the story of a kidnapped Christian miraculously saved from a jihadist group. Please pray for persecuted Christians in West and Central Africa. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as providing free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.