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Argus Media
Metal Movers Podcast - Battery Materials Outlook

Argus Media

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 18:42


Metal Movers: Battery Materials Outlook The battery materials industry is in a state of transition and of turmoil. Continued growth of EV sales and the emergence of ESS are pushing battery technology into the mainstream, while it becomes a geopolitical tool at the heart of the current trade conflicts. Join Thomas Kavanagh, Editor, and Dylan Khoo, Senior Analyst, as they discuss recent trends in battery materials and what's next for the sector. Key topics covered: Expectations for lithium prices Export controls from the DRC and China The growth of the ESS market Europe's EV sales recovery

Mtazamo Wako Kwa Yaliyojiri Wiki Hii
Rais W.Ruto amtunuku hayati Raila Odinga, nishani ya juu zaidi, hali mashariki ya DRC

Mtazamo Wako Kwa Yaliyojiri Wiki Hii

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 20:03


Hatua ya rais wa Kenya William Ruto kumtunuku aliyewahi kuwa waziri Mkuu na kiongozi wa upinzani nchini Kenya, hayati Raila Odinga, nishani ya juu zaidi nchini, kukamatwa kwa makamu mwenyekiti wa chama cha Chadema nchini Tanzania, John Heche, DRC na Rwanda zakubaliana juu ya mchakato wa upatikanaji wa amani chini ya upatanisho wa Marekani, uchaguzi wa urais nchini Cote D'Ivoire, na rais wa zamani wa Ufaransa Nicolas Sarcozy wiki hii alianza kukitumikia kifungo cha miaka mitano.

Habari RFI-Ki
KILA SIKU YA IJUMAA KWENYE KPINDI CHA HABARI RAFIKI NI MADA HURU

Habari RFI-Ki

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 10:00


Leo ni siku ya mada huru. Tunakupa nafasi kuzungumzia suala lolote ambalo limetokea nchini mwako wiki hii Unaweza pia kujadili kile ambacho umekisikia katika matangazo yetu ya wiki hii kwenye redio.

Habari RFI-Ki
KILA SIKU YA IJUMAA KWENYE KPINDI CHA HABARI RAFIKI NI MADA HURU

Habari RFI-Ki

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 10:00


Leo ni siku ya mada huru. Tunakupa nafasi kuzungumzia suala lolote ambalo limetokea nchini mwako wiki hii Unaweza pia kujadili kile ambacho umekisikia katika matangazo yetu ya wiki hii kwenye redio.

Mazingira Leo, Dunia Yako Kesho
Siku ya Chakula duniani: Mapendo Banque Alimentaire yapambana na ukosefu wa usalama wa chakula

Mazingira Leo, Dunia Yako Kesho

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 10:01


Badlands Media
Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 50: The Putin–Trump Tunnel, Nuclear Alliances & Africa's Great Awakening - October 21, 2025

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 69:25


Broadcasting live from the Shenandoah Valley, Ghost unpacks a wild week of global developments, from Alaska to Africa, in a fast-paced, signal-heavy episode of Geopolitics with Ghost. He kicks off with Kirill Dmitriev's viral posts about the proposed “Putin–Trump Tunnel” under the Bering Strait, linking Russia and America through Elon Musk's Boring Company. Ghost connects the project to JFK's “World Peace Bridge” vision, Trump's phone call with Putin, and the quiet alignment between Moscow and Washington that's already reshaping the global order. From there, he covers Hungary's nuclear partnership with the U.S., Trump's rare earth deal with Australia, and how Africa is becoming the new frontier of sovereignty, with Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the DRC leading the charge through nuclear development and anti-globalist movements. The show closes with deep dives into Lavrov's peace negotiations, Mike Tyson's symbolic visit to Congo, and Trump's fiery warning to Colombia's president over cartel ties. Sharp, funny, and fearless, this episode captures Ghost at his analytical best, decoding the clues, connecting the dots, and revealing how the world's new alliances are forming right before our eyes.

The Long  Form with Sanny Ntayombya
The European Hand Secretly Fueling Africa's Deadliest War - Amb. Joseph Mutaboba Reveals ALL

The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 132:29


In this week's episode of The Long Form,  we speak to Ambassador Joseph Mutaboba — one of Rwanda's most experienced diplomats . We talk about what really went wrong between Rwanda and the DRC, the quiet role Rwanda played in averting a war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and what the future holds for peace in the region.Consider supporting this podcast via our Momo code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250 795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Give The People What They Want!
Will the ceasefire stick?

Give The People What They Want!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 31:45


Tune in to another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Peoples Dispatch editor Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R, and Roger McKenzie, international editor of the Morning Star. This week, they reflect on the ceasefire announcement in Palestine, the popular protests in Madagascar, the political crisis in France, US attacks on Venezuelan sovereignty as well as recent developments in the DRC.

Mtazamo Wako Kwa Yaliyojiri Wiki Hii
Kenya yaomboleza kifo cha RAILA, Jukwaa jipya la kisiasa DRC lazinduliwa

Mtazamo Wako Kwa Yaliyojiri Wiki Hii

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 20:08


Miongoni mwa matukio makubwa yaliyojiri wiki hii ni pamoja na wakenya kuomboleza kifo cha mwanasiasa mashuhuri aliyewahi kuwa waziri mkuu wa nchi hiyo Raila Amolo Odinga, kuzinduliwa kwa jukwaa jipya la kisiasa : Okoa DR Congo, kuendelea kwa kampeni za kisiasa kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu kule Tanzania, kuapishwa kwa kiongozi wa kijeshi wa Madagascar, na matukio mengine duniani.

Africa Today
Raila Odinga's influence beyond Kenya

Africa Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 35:00


Kenya's opposition leader, and former prime minister, Raila Odinga, has died suddenly at the age of eighty. We explore his legacy in Kenya and the rest of Africa.The world's largest producer of cobalt is the Democratic Republic of Congo. It replaces the ban with quotas but what does that mean for the DRC economy and its local mining communities?And did you know that young women can get perimenopause. We ask what it is?Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Senior Producer: Sunita Nahar Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

Black and Blurred
#204 She Survived the Rwandan Genocide with a Faith that Will Make You Uncomfortable!

Black and Blurred

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 79:27 Transcription Available


SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. The history of racism in our country has evolved into narratives that have been created out of thin air in order to justify hatred that inherently dwells in our hearts. What does the response to racism, hatred, evil look like in the children of God outside of the US?  This is the story of Rose Mapendo, a survivor of the Rwandan/DRC genocide and a sister in Christ. Her story is gut-wrenching yet her faith is encouraging and convicting. Trapped in prison camp awaiting execution, the Lord did for her what He does for all of His children - he strengthened her with a peace that will surpass your very understanding of peace. It will also confound your understanding of forgiveness in a way that could truly bring healing, peace and revival to our country amidst the cold war of race-rhetoric and "injustice" claims. Listen closely to the raw, uncut story of a woman who depended on the Lord and was granted a strength that only He could provide. The Tutsi/Rwandan GenocideHutus/Tutsi RacismSUPPORT THE ROSE MAPENDO FOUNDATIONSupport the showHosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting CallPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

Africalink | Deutsche Welle
Why Rwanda said no to Congo's peace overture

Africalink | Deutsche Welle

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 25:57


The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for peace with neighboring Rwanda as tensions rise in eastern DRC. Kigali rejected the offer — raising fears of escalating conflict and failed diplomacy in the region.

Common Sense Financial Podcast
3 Factors to Consider Before Taking Your Social Security Benefits - Replay

Common Sense Financial Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 14:49


The complexity of Social Security calculations can cause some confusion around when someone eligible should file and claim their benefit. There are a lot of variables to consider and acronyms to decipher that can make Social Security feel like a confusing hedge maze. Let's cut through some of the noise and clarify some of the most pressing questions around Social Security benefits and what questions you need to consider to determine what's best for you and your family. Social Security has many layers, and the concept of eligibility can be pretty complex. It's not always clear when and how someone should begin taking their benefits because being eligible doesn't necessarily mean you should turn that benefit on. Social Security benefits can be turned on as early as age 62. Each year the benefit is delayed, you receive what is called a delayed retirement credit or DRC. These DRCs guarantee an automatic 8% increase in your Social Security benefit every year you delay up to age 70. There is also your full retirement age. This is the age when you are eligible to receive the full benefit without any offset for having earned income. Earned income being income from employment, which is different from income received from investments, pensions or annuities. For those born in 1960, or later, your FRA is age 67. Benefits are calculated by the Social Security Administration by taking 35 years of earnings that are indexed for inflation. Any years you didn't work are counted as a zero in your average earnings calculation. These annual amounts are then totaled and divided by four and 20 months to arrive at the monthly figure known as your average indexed monthly earning. This number is different from your benefit amount. The SSA then applies a formula to that number which determines your primary insurance amount or PIA and this is your monthly Social Security benefit. If you choose to take your benefit before your FRA while employed, there's an offset that can significantly reduce the benefit if your income exceeds $21,240 in 2023. This reduction is $1 for every $2 of earned income over the limit. In the year you reach your FRA, the limit increases to $56,520 in 2023, with a benefit reduction of $1 for every $3 of earned income over the limit. After you've reached your FRA there's no earning limits and you receive the full benefit with no income offsets. Provisional income comes into play after your benefits are activated. Your provisional income is calculated by taking your adjusted gross income plus half of your Social Security benefit. If that total is less than $25,000, your Social Security benefit is not subject to federal tax. If it is  above 25,000, but below 34,000, 50% of the benefit is taxed, and if it's above 34,000, 85% of the benefit is taxed. If you're a government employee, there's something called a Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP. And there's also a Government Pension Offset, or GPO. There are three common conversations we have with clients when it comes to Social Security. The first thing is determining the breakeven point. One method for deciding when to take Social Security benefits involves calculating the breakeven point, this is the future point in time when the value of one option equals that of another. For example, if your FRA benefit is $2,000 a month, and $1,400 at age 62, there's a $600 a month difference. When compared to waiting the five years and taking the full amount, the breakeven point would be 11.6 years. Something else to keep in mind is that by taking a benefit early, you reduce the amount of spousal benefit made available since the benefit in and of itself has been reduced and this could be an important consideration. The second consideration relates to one's health and longevity. If you don't expect to live past that breakeven point, taking the benefit early might make more sense. From this perspective, it could be a win-win situation if they start receiving benefits early and they live longer than expected because the payments continue. We can't know our lifespan for certain, but if you're in poor health, taking benefits early might be a reasonable option. The third consideration involves a person's retirement income requirement. Many clients we work with see Social Security simply as a piece of the retirement income strategy, and aren't necessarily concerned with breakeven points as much as they are with maximizing their assets and the resources. Many clients opt to turn their Social Security benefits on instead of tapping into their assets in order to maintain growth. Using assets to generate income in retirement also comes with variables that are hard to predict, like the conditions of the stock market and economic policy. Social Security, in comparison, is stable and easy to predict. Figuring out your retirement income requires careful planning, which is why it's crucial to work with a professional that understands Social Security and its role in your retirement plan.     Mentioned in this episode: BrianSkrobonja.com Common Sense Financial Podcast on YouTube  Common Sense Financial Podcast on Spotify BrianSkrobonja.com/Resources - Free Resources To Help You Protect Your Financial Future Common Sense: YOUR Guide to Making Smart Choices with YOUR Money by Brian Skrobonja SSA.gov   References for this episode: SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/agereduction.html SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/delayret.html SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/agereduction.html SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/whileworking.html SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/whileworking.html SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/taxes.html   Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. (MAS), Member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services offered only by duly registered  individuals through Skrobonja Wealth Management (SWM), a registered investment advisor. Tax services offered only through Skrobonja Tax Consulting. MAS does not offer Build Banking or tax advice. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC, Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC, Skrobonja Tax Consulting, and Build Banking are not affiliated with MAS. The firm is a registered investment adviser with the state of Missouri, and may only transact business with residents of those states, or residents of other states where otherwise legally permitted subject to exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. This website is solely for informational purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be  rendered by Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC unless a client service agreement is in  place. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC provides links for your convenience to websites produced by other providers of industry related material. Accessing websites through links directs you  away from our website. Users who gain access to third party websites may be subject to the copyright and other restrictions on use imposed by those providers and assume responsibility and risk from use of those websites. Any references to protection, safety or  lifetime income, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the  issuing carrier. This is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole  basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual's situation. Our firm is not permitted to offer, and no  statement made on this site shall constitute tax or legal advice. Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. The information and  opinions contained here in provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by our firm. Any media logos and/or trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners and no endorsement by those owners of Brian Skrobonja is stated or implied. The awards, accolades and appearances are not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of future performance. Each of these awards have set criteria for their nominations and eligibility requirements. “Best Wealth Managers” and “Future 50 Company” are annual surveys conducted by Small Business Monthly. The winner is chosen by an online vote of the general public and no specific criteria is utilized to determine the winner other than number of votes. Some voters may not be clients of Brian Skrobonja and Skrobonja Financial Group. These awards are not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of future performance.

Wimbi la Siasa
DR Congo: Kabila akutana na wanasiasa wa upinzani jijini Nairobi

Wimbi la Siasa

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 10:10


Rais wa zamani wa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo Joseph Kabila, anakutana na wanasiasa wa upinzani jijini Nairobi, kuanzia Oktoba 14,  wiki mbili baada ya kuhukumiwa kifo na Mahakama ya kijeshi. Wanasiasa hao wanazungumza nini ? Tunachambua.

Bandwidth Conversations
From War Zones to Wards: The Many Chapters of Dr. Rachel Clarke's Life

Bandwidth Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 70:55


This week on the podcast, I'm joined by someone whose career defies convention and whose work has touched lives across war zones, hospital wards and the written page. Dr Rachel Clarke began as a broadcast journalist, reporting from some of the world's most dangerous places — covering Al Qaeda, the Gulf War and the civil war in the DRC. Then, at 29, she retrained as a doctor, specialising in palliative care, where she now helps patients live their final days with dignity and as much comfort as possible. Her bestselling books; ‘Your Life in My Hands', ‘Dear Life', ‘Breathtaking' & ‘The Story of A Heart' have become essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the human side of healthcare. ‘Breathtaking', her searing account of the COVID-19 frontline, was adapted into a critically acclaimed ITV drama in 2024, co-written by Rachel herself alongside Jed Mercurio and Prasanna Puwanarajah. Rachel's also a fierce NHS advocate and a public voice for compassion in medicine. I'm in awe of every guest I speak to, but Rachel's story is one of extraordinary reinvention, resilience and radical empathy. In this podcast we explore how Rachel's managed to excel in journalism, medicine, activism, storytelling and what drives her to keep speaking truth to power. Related links:  Rachel's Website Watch the trailer for ‘Breathtaking' Follow Rachel on Instagram Follow Rachel on Twitter

Mtazamo Wako Kwa Yaliyojiri Wiki Hii
Jeshi la Israeli kuondoka Gaza, rais wa DRC aitaka Rwanda kuchangia amani

Mtazamo Wako Kwa Yaliyojiri Wiki Hii

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 20:07


Habari kuu wiki hii ni pamoja Israel kuanza kuwaondoa wanajeshi wake kwenye baadhi ya maeneo ya  Gaza, rais wa Ufaransa amteua tena Sebastien Lecornu kuwa waziri mkuu huku kukiwa na mvutano wa kisiasa, rais wa DRC, Félix Tshisekedi, amtaka mwenzake wa Rwanda, Paul Kagame, kuwaamuru waasi wa M23 kuacha vita mashariki mwa Congo, siasa za kikanda, yaliyojiri huko Morocco, mwanaharakati wa demokrasia nchini Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, ndiye mshindi wa tuzo ya amani ya Nobeli ya mwaka wa 2025

Jukwaa la Michezo
FIFA: Ni mataifa gani ya Afrika ambayo tayari yamefuzu Kombe La Dunia mwaka 2026

Jukwaa la Michezo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 24:03


Tuliyokuandalia leo ni pamoja na tathmini ya timu za Afrika ambazo zimefuzu Kombe la Dunia 2026 na ni nani ambao wana nafasi ya kufuzu kuelekea raundi ya mwisho ya mechi za kufuzu, FIFA yateua wajumbe kutoka CECAFA, Herita Ilunga ndiye mkurugenzi mpya wa FECOFA nchini DRC, kocha wa zamani wa Yanga Nassredine Nabi waachana na Kaizer Chiefs, nyota tajika wa tenisi duniani wabwagwa kwenye mashindano ya Wuhan Open, Rovapera kustaafu mchezo wa kuendesha magari

Another Day With Jesus
The Fragrant Smell

Another Day With Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 9:21


“He came near, and kissed him. And immediately as he smelled the fragrant smell of his garments, blessing him, he said: Behold, the smell of my son is as the smell of a plentiful field, which Lord hath blessed.”Genesis 27:27 DRC

Habari RFI-Ki
Vitendo vya utekaji nyara kuongezeka Afrika mashariki

Habari RFI-Ki

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 10:03


Habari rafiki ya jumatano octoba 08 imeangazia vitendo vya utekaji nyara ambavyo vimeongezeka katika nchi za ukanda wa Afrika mashariki, hivi karibuni nchini Uganda wanaharakati wawili kutoka nchini Kenya walikamatwa baada ya kuhudhuria mkutano wa kisiasa wakati nchini Tanzania, aliyekuwa balozi wa nchi hiyo huko Cuba Humphrey Polepole alitekwa na watu wasiojulikana na mpaka sasa hajulikane alipo. Sikiliza makala hii kupata mengi zaidi

Habari RFI-Ki
Vitendo vya utekaji nyara kuongezeka Afrika mashariki

Habari RFI-Ki

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 10:03


Habari rafiki ya jumatano octoba 08 imeangazia vitendo vya utekaji nyara ambavyo vimeongezeka katika nchi za ukanda wa Afrika mashariki, hivi karibuni nchini Uganda wanaharakati wawili kutoka nchini Kenya walikamatwa baada ya kuhudhuria mkutano wa kisiasa wakati nchini Tanzania, aliyekuwa balozi wa nchi hiyo huko Cuba Humphrey Polepole alitekwa na watu wasiojulikana na mpaka sasa hajulikane alipo. Sikiliza makala hii kupata mengi zaidi

Mission Network News - 4.5 minutes
Mission Network News (Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 4.5 min)

Mission Network News - 4.5 minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 4:30


Today's HeadlinesChristians in the DRC need wisdom against rising attacks from extremistsThe Bangladeshi Christians face escalating danger as Islamists fill the power voidHas the term “pro-life” lost its meaning?

Habari za UN
Wapiga picha wanawake waonesha harakati za amani za wanawake mashinani

Habari za UN

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 4:09


Katika makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa kuna maonesho ya picha 32 zinazoonesha harakati za wanawake kwenye maeneo yenye mizozo kusongesha amani na usalama, kwa mujibu wa azimio namba 1325 lililopitishwa na Baraza la Usalama la Umoja wa Mataifa miaka 25 iliyopita. Maonesho ya picha hizi zilizopigwa na wanawake yamepatiwa jina Kupitia Lensi Yake na yameandaliwa na Umoja wa Mataifa kwa kushirikiana na wadau ili kudhihirisha ujasiri wa wanawake katikati ya mazingira hatarishi, wakihaha kuleta amani kwenye maeneo yao. Assumpta Massoi ametembelea onesho hilo.

This Week in Virology
TWiV 1258: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

This Week in Virology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 44:01


In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin with Vincent Racaniello chat about the ongoing Ebola outbreak in DRC, increases in screwworm diagnoses, a pertussis death in Mississippi before Dr. Griffin deep dives into recent statistics on the measles epidemic, RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, monoclonal antibody therapy against RSV, where to find PEMGARDA, long COVID treatment center, where to go for answers to your long COVID questions, olfactory dysfunction following SARS-CoV-2 infection and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Ebola Disease (WHO: African Region) Mexico sees 32% jump in flesh-eating screwworm cases since August as cases move north (Reuters) Pediatric Pertussis Death Reported (Mississippi State Department of Health) Wastewater for measles (WasterWater Scan) Measles cases and outbreaks (CDC Rubeola) Tracking Measles Cases in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins) Measles vaccine recommendations from NYP (jpg) Weekly measles and rubella monitoring (Government of Canada) Measles (WHO) Get the FACTS about measles (NY State Department of Health) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles vaccine (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Presumptive evidence of measles immunity (CDC) Contraindications and precautions to measles vaccination (CDC) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles (CDC: Measles Rubeola) Adverse events associated with childhood vaccines: evidence bearing on causality (NLM) Measles Vaccination: Know the Facts(ISDA: Infectious Diseases Society of America) Deaths following vaccination: what does the evidence show (Vaccine) Influenza: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Respiratory virus activity levels (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Weekly surveillance report: cliff notes (CDC FluView) Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths — United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season (CDC: MMWR) ACIP Recommendations Summary (CDC: Influenza) Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season(FDA) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) Nirsevimab Administration and RSV Hospitalization in the 2024-2025 Season (JAMA: Open Network) Vaccines for Adults (CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)) Economic Analysis of Protein Subunit and mRNA RSV Vaccination in Adults aged 50-59 Years (CDC: ACIP) Evidence to Recommendations Framework (EtR): RSV Vaccination in Adults Aged 50–59 years (CDC: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases) Efficacy and safety of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines (Cochrane Library) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (CDC: Respiratory Illnesses) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Antigenic and Virological Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, XFG, and NB.1.8.1 (bioRxiV) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Infusion center (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) The answers: Long COVID Olfactory Dysfunction After SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the RECOVER Adult Cohort (JAMA: Open Network) Reaching out to US house representative Letters read on TWiV 1258 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Interviews
DR Congo: UN mission chief salutes resilience amid civilian suffering in the east

Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 11:26


The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO, is urging people in the restive eastern part of the country not to lose hope after years of conflict.Binto Keita spoke to UN News's Jérôme Bernard a few days after she briefed the Security Council in New York on the overall situation in the DRC.She emphasized that the government, the UN and the international community remain engaged in efforts to bring peace to the east, where armed groups continue to terrorise communities.Ms. Keita expressed compassion and empathy for the Congolese people whose “resilience is also very much admirable.” 

Riding Unicorns
Investing in Africa's Digital Future, Lexi Novitske, GP @ Norrsken22

Riding Unicorns

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 44:00


Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22, a $205m growth-stage fund backing transformative tech companies across Africa.Lexi has spent over a decade living and investing in Nigeria, backing breakout African startups like Paystack, Flutterwave, and Smile Identity. As one of the continent's most respected VCs, she shares how her team is building a truly Pan-African platform — with partners on the ground in Lagos, Johannesburg, and Nairobi — and why local presence and context are essential for investing in emerging markets.Norrsken22 is on a mission to scale the outliers — high-growth companies tackling infrastructure, financial inclusion, identity, healthcare and more — and Lexi pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to win in this market.

Habari za UN
30 SEPTEMBA 2025

Habari za UN

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 12:03


Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayomulika ujumbe wa Katibu Mkuu wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki EAC, Veronica Nduva ambaye alizungumza na Flora Nducha kandoni mwa UNGA80. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari kama zifuatazo.Ikiwa ni zaidi ya miaka minane tangu zaidi ya wakimbizi 750,000 waislamu wa kabila la warohingya wakimbie Myanmar kuelekea kwenye kambi kubwa nchini Bangladesh, mgogoro huo bado haujapatiwa suluhisho na leo hapa makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa viongozi wamekutana kusaka suluhu ya kudumu kwa warohingya na makabila mengine madogo nchini Myanmar. Katibu Mkuu Antonio Guterres kupitia Afisa Mtawala Mkuu wa UN Courtenay Rattray amesema, “mgogoro huu, ambao umezidi kuongezeka tangu mapinduzi ya kijeshi Myanmar ya mwaka 2021, unasigina haki za binadamu, utu na usalama wa mamilioni ya watu na unatishia uthabiti wa kikanda. Haitoshi tu kutathmini hali ilivyo. Tunapaswa pia kuendeleza mshikamano na kubuni suluhisho.”Amani nchini DRC imesalia bado ahadi, ni kauli ya Bintou Keita, Mwakilishi Maalum wa Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC aliyotoa wakati akihutubia Baraza la Usalama lililokutana leo kujadili hali Mashariki mwa DRC. Anasema hali inazidi kuwa tete. “Ghasia zinaendelea kushamiri jimboni Kivu Kaskazini hususan eneo la Rutshuru tangu waasi wa M23 watwae eneo hilo. Kuanzia mwezi Juni na kuendelea ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani, MONUSCO umepokea maombi lukuki ya watu wakitaka ulinzi kwenye maeneo yanayodhibitiwa na M23.”.Na mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa leo yamesisitiza wito wa kupatikana kwa sitisho la mapigano huko Gaza, eneo la Palestina linalokaliwa kimabavu na Israel, ili kupunguza machungu wakati huu ambapo Mpango wa Marekani wa Vipengele 20 unaibua matumaini ya kukomeshwa kwa mapigano. Ricardo Pires, msemaji wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia watoto, UNICEF amesema, “ni muhimu tupate sitisho la mapigano na misaada iweze sio tu kuingia na kuepusha baa la njaa, bali pia kuelekezwa maeneo ya kusini. Lakini vile vile kuhakikisha watoto na familia zao wanapata malazi bora wakati huu majira ya baridi kali yanakaribia. La sivyo italeta zahma ya afya kwa watoto na familia zao.”.Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!

Unlocking Africa
Why Africa Holds the Key to Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Supply Chains with Lindokuhle Shongwe

Unlocking Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 46:23


Episode 192 with Lindokuhle Shongwe, Project Leader at BCG and co-author of Africa Unleashed: Harnessing Africa's Critical Mineral Opportunity.Africa sits at the centre of the global energy transition. With vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, copper, platinum group metals and rare earths, the continent holds the minerals powering electric vehicles, clean energy, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.In this episode, Lindokuhle Shongwe of BCG explains how Africa can turn its geological advantage into sovereign, sustainable and scalable growth. He unpacks the findings from the landmark BCG report Africa Unleashed, outlining why critical minerals matter, the continent's leverage in the global mineral race, and the bold choices African leaders must make in this decisive decade.What We Discuss With LindokuhleWhat critical minerals are and why they are central to the 21st century global economyAfrica's unique geological advantage in the global energy and industrial transitionHow the continent can move beyond raw mineral exports to industrial transformation and value chain developmentThree strategic levers to unlock Africa's potential including investment, regional collaboration and global alliancesCase studies from Namibia, Morocco, Rwanda, the DRC and Zambia showcasing best practices in policy, ESG and innovationThe socio economic opportunity including jobs, skills, infrastructure and inclusive growth if Africa captures more value locallyVerto CornerIn this week's Verto Corner, James Booth, Head of Revenue at Verto, explores Africa's fast growing digital economy and the payment challenges holding it back. He explains how businesses such as marketplaces, SaaS platforms and exporters are losing margins to foreign exchange pressures and slow settlements, and why tackling these bottlenecks could unlock the next wave of growth. James also looks at how scalable models can be built in volatile markets and why reducing payout fragmentation is central to driving revenues across the continent.Access the Strategy HandbookDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Roads We Never Build: Rethinking Access to Infrastructure Finance in Africa? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Lindokuhle:LinkedIn -  Lindokuhle Shongwe and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Discover how Verto's solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Habari za UN
UNGA80:Hotuba ya Netanyahu yakumbana na upinzani, yeye augeuza ukumbi kuwa darasa

Habari za UN

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 3:54


Mjadala Mkuu wa Mkutano wa 80 wa Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa ukiwa umeingia katika siku yake ya nne hapa kwenye makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa jijini New York, Marekani leo Ijumaa, Waziri Mkuu wa Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu amekuwa wa kwanza kuzungumza akitumia muda wake mwingi kushambulia wanamgambowa kipalestina, Hamas na kutetea kila uamuzi wa Israel. Anold Kayanda ameifuatilia hotuba hiyo kwa kina. Ilikuwa majira ya saa tatu na dakika chache hivi asubuhi ya leo saa za New York nchini Marekani ambapo Waziri Mkuu wa Isreal Benjamin Netanyahu amepewa fursa ya kuhutubia na ndipo ukumbi wa Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa ukakosa utulivu. Wajumbe kwa makundi walinyanyuka katika viti vyao na kuondoka huku wakiwaacha maafisa wa Israel wakimpigia makofi kiongozi wao na pia nchi zinazoiunga mkono Israel zikasalia katika viti vyao ikiwemo Marekani.Baadhi ya wajumbe watoka njeKatika eneo la walipotakiwa kukaa wawakilishi wa Palestina kulikuwa wazi, huku katika eneo la Iran ikibakia picha iliyokusanya sura za baadhi ya watu wao waliouawa na mashambulizi ya Israel. Bwana Netanyahu kwa mara nyingine tena ameingia na ubao wenye picha ya ramani ya eneo la Mashariki ya Kati akiutumia kuishambulia Iran na kwa kutumia kalamu akiweka alama ya vema kuonesha namna ambavyo Israel imefanikiwa kupambana na ngome za Irani katika ukanda huo. Katika suti yake, kifuani upande wa kulia, Bwana Netanyahu pia ameweka kibandiko chenye QR Code na akawaambia watu kuwa Israel bado inakumbuka tukio walilofanyiwa na Hamas mwezi Oktoba mwaka juzi na kwamba ikiwa watu wamesahau hilo basi waelekeze simu zao kwenye QR Code hiyo kwenye nguo yake ili iwaoneshe madhara yaliyofanywa na Hamas.Majina ya mateka yakasomwaWaziri Mkuu huyo wa Israel ameyasoma majina ya mateka ambao bado wako mikononi mwa Hamas katika eneo la Ukanda wa Gaza na pia akaueleza mkutano kuwa amesambaza vipaza sauti au spika katika eneo lote la Gaza ili anapoongea leo, azungumze moja kwa moja na mateka huko walikofichwa. Na hapo akabadilisha lugha na kuongea kwa kihebrania akiwaahidi kuwa atawakomboa. Vilevile amedokeza kuwa kwa namna ya kiintelijensia Israel imefanya simu leo ziweze kusambaza hotuba katika ukanda wa Gaza na hivyo akautumia muda huo kupeleka ujumbe mkali kwa Hamas kuwa ataendelea kuwadhibiti. Bwana Netanyahu pia  ameingia ukumbini na vibao viwili vyenye maswali na majibu ya kuchagua japokuwa jibu sahihi kwa mujibu wake na waliojibu kuwa ni All the Above, yaani majibu yote ni sahihi. Maswali yote yalikuwa yakiwatuhumu Iran, Hamas, Al Caeda, Hezbollah na Houthi kuwa pia wanaitakia kifo Marekani na wameua watu wengi Ulaya. Huenda hotuba hii ya Netanyahu ikaingia katika orodha ya hotuba tano ndefu zaidi baada ya ile ya Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump wa Marekani, Ya Mahmoud Abbass wa Palestina na Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi wa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC ambao wote hao walitumia zaidi ya dakika arobaini licha ya muda wa hotuba uliopangwa kuwa angalau dakika 15.

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Drag Him Outside! | 09-25-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 198:49


Lionel dismisses the idea of an "unprovoked invasion" as false, arguing the conflict is the culmination of years of Western arrogance, broken promises, and NATO expansion. The program holds Washington's "permanent foreign policy elite" accountable. The discussion features experts asserting Russia's action was driven by perceived survival, not conquest, emphasizing Russia views Ukraine as kinfolk. The show highlights how failed peace attempts (like the March 2022 framework) only ensured "record profits" for the military-industrial complex. The show fiercely critiques the mainstream media for fostering public geopolitical ignorance by distracting with "low-hanging fruit" like Jimmy Kimmel stories and Kamala Harris's "verbal incontinence". It exposes severe systemic crises ignored because they offer "no profit" for arms manufacturers, including global sexual slavery and trafficking (citing the horrors in the DRC).Lionel highlights the decay of US infrastructure while billions are funneled abroad, examines the massive power demands of the $500 billion Stargate AI initiative, and debates controversies like Trump linking Tylenol to autism. Lionel dives into complex hypotheticals on race, prejudice, and preference and offers detailed analysis on the legal intricacies of self-defense and the Castle Doctrine. Lionel also calls for transparency regarding unexplained events, such as the Charlie Kirk autopsy, and condemns fear-based public actions like the push for universal mask mandates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week in Virology
TWiV 1254: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

This Week in Virology

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 51:41


In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin with Vincent Racaniello lament the anti-vaccine, anti-science composition of the ACIP, US cases of Chagas disease, the Ebola vaccination campaign in the DRC, the death of an infant in LA due to measles complications (SSPE), before Dr. Griffin deep dives into recent statistics on the measles epidemic, RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, use of monoclonal antibodies against influenza, the lack of adverse effects of the COVID-19 mRNA in both non-pregnant and pregnant women, where to find PEMGARDA, long COVID treatment center, where to go for answers to your long COVID questions, immune cell infiltration into the central nervous system during long COVID and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Northeast US states form health alliance in response to federal vaccine limits (Reuters) MEETING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES (ACIP) (CDC: ACIP) Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week's ACIP meeting (CIDRAP) From Data to Decisions: The Evidence Base for 2025 Fall/Winter Immunizations (CIDRAP) Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week's ACIP meeting (CIDRAP) Vaccine Integrity Project (CIDRAP) Chagas Disease, an Endemic Disease in the United States (CDC: Emerging Infectious Diseases) Ebola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (WHO: Democratic Republic of Congo) Ebola Disease (WHO: African Region) Wastewater for measles (WasterWater Scan) Measles cases and outbreaks (CDC Rubeola) L.A. child dies from complication of measles infection contracted in infancy (LA Times) Tracking County-Level Measles Cases in the US (JAMA) Tracking Measles Cases in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins) Measles vaccine recommendations from NYP (jpg) Weekly measles and rubella monitoring (Government of Canada) Measles (WHO) Get the FACTS about measles (NY State Department of Health) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles vaccine (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Presumptive evidence of measles immunity (CDC) Contraindications and precautions to measles vaccination (CDC) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Adverse events associated with childhood vaccines: evidence bearing on causality (NLM) Measles Vaccination: Know the Facts (ISDA: Infectious Diseases Society of America) Deaths following vaccination: what does the evidence show (Vaccine) Influenza: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Respiratory virus activity levels (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Weekly surveillance report: clift notes (CDC FluView) Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season (FDA) Efficacy of Baloxavir Treatment in Preventing Transmission of Influenza (NEJM) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) Vaccines for Adults (CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)) Economic Analysis of Protein Subunit and mRNA RSV Vaccination in Adults aged 50-59 Years (CDC: ACIP) Evidence to Recommendations Framework (EtR): RSV Vaccination in Adults Aged 50–59 years (CDC: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (CDC: Respiratory Illnesses) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Antigenic and Virological Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, XFG, and NB.1.8.1 (bioRxiV) Moderna Announces Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Against LP.8.1 Variant Generates Strong Immune Response in Humans (Access Newswire) Adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccination or diagnosis among pregnant and non-pregnant women in the United States, 2021-2022 (International Journal of Infectious Diseases) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Infusion center (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) PAXLOVID-nirmatrelvir and ritonavir : highlights of prescribing information (Pfizer) Help your eligible patients access PAXLOVID with the PAXCESS Patient Support Program (Pfizer) PAXCESSTM offers access and affordability options to patients prescribed PAXLOVIDTM (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets) (PAXCESS) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) The answers: Long COVID CSF immune cell alterations in women with neuropsychiatric Long COVID  (JID) Reaching out to US house representative Letters read on TWiV 1254 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. 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The Daily Friend Show
Ramaphosa tells ANC to face reality, ANC says no

The Daily Friend Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 38:32


Today's Daily Friend show with Nicholas Lorimer, Anlu Keeve and Ricardo Teixeira. They discuss the fallout from Ramaphosa's comments that the ANC could learn from the DA about clean audits. They also discuss the horrific state of the South African Defence Forces which has stalled its modernisation programs and seems to be short changing its soldiers who were deployed to DRC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Radio Islam
Rwanda-backed M23 shows off new recruits as talks with DRC drag - Shomari Mukandjwa Omar.

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 16:00


Rwanda-backed M23 shows off new recruits as talks with DRC drag - Shomari Mukandjwa Omar. by Radio Islam

Start the Week
Afghanistan and the DRC

Start the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 41:56


Lyse Doucet tells the history of Afghanistan in recent decades through the story of the Inter-Continental hotel, which opened in the capital in 1969. The BBC's international correspondent stayed there frequently from the late 1980s, and she details how the Soviet occupation, civil war, US invasion and the rise, fall and rise of the Taliban have all left their mark on 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul', and the people who worked there.There's plenty of pink champagne and fine dining in Michela Wrong's study of the rise and fall of Mobutu Sese Seko, the charismatic dictator of Congo/ Zaire at the end of the 20th century. It's 25 years since her biography, 'In the Footsteps of Mr Kurtz', was published, and as the Democratic Republic of Congo appears to be on the brink of another civil war, she reflects on this latest cycle of violence.There have been calls for international help in the DRC, but just how effective is military intervention in the long run? Ashleigh Percival-Borley served in Afghanistan in 2010 but had to watch from the sidelines as the US and UK abruptly pulled out a decade later, leaving a vacuum filled by the Taliban. Now, as a military historian and one of BBC Radio 4's researchers-in-residence, she's interested in giving voice to women in war – not just as the victims, but as active participants. The New Generation Thinkers scheme, which puts research on radio, is a partnership between BBC Radio 4 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Producer: Katy Hickman Assistant Producer: Natalia Fernandez

Simple English News Daily
Monday 15th September 2025. Brazil Bolsonaro sentenced. US Kirk suspect. Romania Russian drone. Georgia, Turkiye, UK protests...

Simple English News Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 8:31 Transcription Available


World news in 7 minutes. Monday 15th September 2025Today : Brazil Bolsonaro sentenced. US Kirk suspect. Paraguay Mexican arrest. Myanmar school hit. Israel Gaza destruction. Nepal PM. Romania russian drones. Georgia, Turkiye, UK protests. Spain explosion. DRC boat sinks. South Sudan treason. Nigeria big dish.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

The China in Africa Podcast
China's Gradual but Growing Security Influence in Africa

The China in Africa Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 51:55


China is steadily expanding its security presence in Africa through deeper military ties, weapons sales, and multinational deployments as UN Peacekeepers. In fact, China is now the largest arms supplier to Sub-Saharan Africa, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. There are also mounting concerns over the protection of Chinese personnel on the continent who have been regular targets of kidnapping and ransom by bandits in the DRC, Nigeria, and South Africa, among other countries. Lungani Hlongwa, editor of the China-Africa Security Radar on Substack, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss why African militaries are increasingly turning to China and away from traditional partners in the U.S. and Europe. SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to The China-Africa Security Radar: https://cafradar.substack.com/ Politico: Pentagon plan prioritizes homeland over China threat by Paul McLeary and Daniel Lippman The China-Global South Project: Q&A: China's ‘Feeling the Stones' Approach to African Security Takes Shape JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @agmutambo Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine 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

The Real News Podcast
Nora Loreto's news headlines for Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Real News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 5:38


Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Thursday, September 11, 2025.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Habari za UN
09 SEPTEMBA 2025

Habari za UN

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:58


-Katika Jarida la Habari la Umoja wa Mataifa hii leo Flora Nducha anakuletea UNGA79yafikia tamati hii leo na kupisha UNGA80  chini ya uongozi wa Rais mpya Annalena Baerbock-Ripoti mpya ya Umoja wa Mataifa iliyozinduliwa leo imesema matumizi ya kijeshi duniani yalifikia dola trilioni 2.7 mwaka 2024, yakiwa yameongezeka kwa zaidi ya asilimia 9 kutoka mwaka 2023-Mratibu wa Misaada ya Dharura wa Umoja wa Mataifa Tom Fletcher ametangaza leo  dola milioni 1 za kimarekani kutoka  Mfuko wa Dharura wa Umoja wa Mataifa CERF ili kudhibiti mlipuko wa kipindupindu nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC. -Mada kwa kina inatupeka Pemba Kaskazini kisiwani Zanzibar nchini Tanzania kuangazia mradi wa FAo wa ZJP unavobadili maisha ya wakulima wa ndiziNa katika jifunze Kiswahili utamsikia mlumbi Jorum Nkumbi kutoka Tanzania akifafanua maana ya neno LISANI

The Climate Question
Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?

The Climate Question

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 22:59


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

Unlocking Africa
Driving Sustainable Growth in Africa through Infrastructure Investment in Hospitals and Schools with Rashad Sinokrot

Unlocking Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 35:59


Episode 189 with Rashad Sinokrot, CEO of Alliad, a global integrated services leader delivering over 300 million dollars' worth of impact-driven infrastructure projects across Africa and other emerging markets.Rashad shares how Alliad has transformed from a catering firm into a global partner for governments, companies, and aid organisations, while driving inclusive development in challenging environments. From building 90 maternity hospitals and 10 schools in Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda to achieving a 98 percent local employment rate and injecting 38 million dollars into local supplier ecosystems, Rashad explains how infrastructure can unlock long-term growth.What We Discuss RashadThe transformation of Alliad into a global infrastructure and services leader.How infrastructure investment drives inclusive growth and social development in Africa.Insights from Alliad's projects in Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda, including hospitals, schools, and supplier partnerships.Embedding sustainability and ESG practices in emerging markets.Lessons from Alliad's global experience, from peacekeeping missions in the DRC to energy projects in Uganda.Rashad's vision for Africa's infrastructure landscape over the next decade, shaped by technology, policy, and investment.This is a powerful conversation about the future of Africa's infrastructure, sustainable growth, and the role of private sector investment in driving inclusive development. Verto CornerIn this week's Verto Corner, Saeed Soheily, Senior Product Manager at Verto, looks at the growing role of data in shaping smarter payment decisions for businesses trading across borders. He explains how access to the right data can help companies forecast demand, manage cash flow more effectively and reduce the risks linked with currency fluctuations. Saeed also shares practical ways businesses can use data insights to streamline operations and strengthen their competitive position in fast moving markets.Access the Strategy HandbookDid you miss my previous episode where I discus How Nithio is Driving Africa's Energy Transition Through Blended Finance and AI Powered Risk Analytics? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Rashad:LinkedIn - Rashad Sinokrot and AlliadDiscover how Verto's solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Habari za UN
08 SEPTEMBA 2025

Habari za UN

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 9:59


Heko MONUSCO na FARDC kwa kulinda raia na kupunguza ghasia za makundi yenye silaha: LacroixSiku ya kimataifa ya kujua kusoma na kuandika.WHO yatoa orodha ya dawa muhimu duniani.

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Habari za UN
Lacroix: Heko MONUSCO na FARDC kwa kulinda raia na kupunguza ghasia za makundi yenye silaha

Habari za UN

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 2:36


Huko Bunia, jimboni Ituri Mashariki Mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo DRC,  Mkuu wa Operesheni za Ulinzi wa Amani za Umoja wa Mataifa, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, amepongeza juhudi za pamoja za walinda amani wa Mpango wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani nchini humo MONUSCO na jeshi la serikali ya Congo, FARDC, katika juhudi za kulinda raia na kupunguza ghasia za makundi yenye silaha.Akizungumza wakati wa ziara yake iliyoanza Septemba 6, Mashariki mwa DRC katika jimbo la Ituri Lacroix amesema ushirikiano na kuaminiana kati ya mamlaka za jimbo la Ituri na vikosi vya Umoja wa Mataifa ni msingi muhimu wa kurejesha amani.Anasema “Nipo katika eneo liitwalo Fataki, katika jimbo la Ituri, Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, na hapa kuna kambi ya MONUSCO yenye kikosi cha Nepal, pamoja na kambi ya wakimbizi wa ndani. Maelfu ya watu wanalindwa hapa na wenzetu wa MONUSCO, na wanapatiwa msaada wa kibinadamu pamoja na ulinzi.”Gavana wa Ituri, Jenerali Johnny Luboya, alikaribisha msaada wa MONUSCO katika operesheni za kijeshi na mazungumzo ya amani, yakiwemo dhidi ya kundi la CRP katika eneo la Djugu Ituri ambako mamia ya maelfu ya wakimbizi wa ndani sasa wananufaika na ulinzi wa pamoja wa FARDC na walinda amani wa Umoja wa Mataifa. Lacroix amesema “Katika jimbo la Ituri pekee kuna makambi kadhaa ya wakimbizi wa ndani, ambayo yanalindwa na MONUSCO, ambapo makumi ya maelfu kwa hakika mamia ya maelfu ya watu wanalindwa na wenzetu wa MONUSCO na wanapatiwa msaada.”Mkuu huyo wa operesheni za ulinzi wa amani ameohitimisha kwa kusema ziara hii ni muhimu sana kwani “Nipo hapa kuonyesha kile ambacho MONUSCO hufanya kila siku, tofauti ambayo MONUSCO inaleta katika kuwalinda raia hawa, tofauti kati ya kuwa salama au kuwa katika hatari kubwa, na nilitaka pia kutoa shukrani zangu kwa wenzetu wa MONUSCO. Aidha, nilitaka kuwasikiliza wananchi, hawa wakimbizi wa ndani, pamoja na jamii, na kuona namna ambavyo tunaweza kushirikiana nao zaidi ili kuboresha hali na kupiga hatua katika kukabiliana na ghasia ambazo bado zinaendelea katika eneo hilo.”Baada ya zira yake jimboni Itari Lacrix ameelekea katika mji Mkuu Kinshasa ambako amekutana na na kuzungumza na maafisa wa serikali.

American Prestige
News - AI and Drone Warfare in Ukraine, “Trump Riviera” Gaza Plan, US Bombs Venezuelan Boat

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 66:16


Subscribe now to skip the ads, get more content, and generally support us! Danny is in talks with the Kremlin to unfreeze his accounts, so Derek is joined instead by the Quincy Institute's Alex Jordan to bring you the news. This week: a new study warns that the Atlantic circulation system could collapse (2:32); Ukraine introduces AI-driven drone swarms, raising the prospect of autonomous killing machines (5:55); in Israel-Palestine, Israel declares Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” (9:45), The Washington Post details the “Trump Riviera” plan (13:50), more European states move toward recognizing a Palestinian state (18:20), and Israel appears to be building a new nuclear reactor (24:44); the IDF assassinates the Houthi prime minister in Yemen (26:57); Indonesia sees mass protests over egregious political perks (30:25); Russia replaces the Wagner Group with the Africa Corps in the Central African Republic amid pushback (32:47); the Congo River Alliance/M23 accuses the DRC government of violating their ceasefire (36:57); lawyers sound the alarm about five men trafficked from the US to Eswatini (39:12); as Russia-Ukraine peace talks drag on, the focus shifts to “security guarantees,” with Moscow rejecting any foreign military presence in Ukraine (41:43); Donald Trump boasts about “obliterating” a Venezuelan boat that may have carried migrants instead of drugs (47:39); US appeals courts rule against Trump's tariffs and deportations (51:33); and in a New Cold War update, Xi Jinping makes a statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and V-J Day military parade (54:33). Catch Alex and Courtney Rawlings on Quincy's “Always at War”!  Grab one of the last few “Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware” posters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Africa Today
Is the jailing of a former Zambian minister a watershed moment?

Africa Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 32:50


Zambia's former Foreign Minister Joseph Malanji has been sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour after being convicted, along with a co-accused of corruption. President Hakainde Hichilema promised to root out corruption when he swept to power four years ago, is he now delivering on that pledge?In Egypt, dozens of teenage TikTok influencers have been arrested in recent weeks on charges such as violating family values, indecency and money laundering. We hear more on why authorities are getting tough with digital content creators.And the Congolese word Liboke is a new entry in a French dictionary, but why has the given definition sparked a debate in the DRC?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Ayuba Iliya was in Lagos Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Start Making Sense
AI and Drone Warfare in Ukraine, 'Trump Riviera' Gaza Plan, US Bombs Venezuelan Boat | American Prestige

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 63:46


Danny is in talks with the Kremlin to unfreeze his accounts, so Derek is joined instead by the Quincy Institute's Alex Jordan to bring you the news. This week: a new study warns that the Atlantic circulation system could collapse (2:32); Ukraine introduces AI-driven drone swarms, raising the prospect of autonomous killing machines (5:55); in Israel-Palestine, Israel declares Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” (9:45), The Washington Post details the “Trump Riviera” plan (13:50), more European states move toward recognizing a Palestinian state (18:20), and Israel appears to be building a new nuclear reactor (24:44); the IDF assassinates the Houthi prime minister in Yemen (26:57); Indonesia sees mass protests over egregious political perks (30:25); Russia replaces the Wagner Group with the Africa Corps in the Central African Republic amid pushback (32:47); the Congo River Alliance/M23 accuses the DRC government of violating their ceasefire (36:57); lawyers sound the alarm about five men trafficked from the US to Eswatini (39:12); as Russia-Ukraine peace talks drag on, the focus shifts to “security guarantees,” with Moscow rejecting any foreign military presence in Ukraine (41:43); Donald Trump boasts about “obliterating” a Venezuelan boat that may have carried migrants instead of drugs (47:39); US appeals courts rule against Trump's tariffs and deportations (51:33); and in a New Cold War update, Xi Jinping makes a statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and V-J Day military parade (54:33).Catch Alex and Courtney Rawlings on Quincy's “Always at War”! Grab one of the last few “Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware” posters!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Africa Daily
Focus on Africa: Is the jailing of a former Zambian minister a watershed moment?

Africa Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 32:50


Zambia's former Foreign Minister Joseph Malanji has been sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour after being convicted, along with a co-accused of corruption. President Hakainde Hichilema promised to root out corruption when he swept to power four years ago, is he now delivering on that pledge?In Egypt, dozens of teenage TikTok influencers have been arrested in recent weeks on charges such as violating family values, indecency and money laundering. We hear more on why authorities are getting tough with digital content creators.And the Congolese word Liboke is a new entry in a French dictionary, but why has the given definition upset people in the DRC?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Ayuba Iliya was in Lagos Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Mornings with Carmen
Listening attentively and delivering the message plainly - Thann Bennett | Jesus followers, seeking justice, praying for restoration of your country - Daniel DeWitt

Mornings with Carmen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 48:59


Thann Bennett, author of The Equipped Newsletter and host of The Equipped, challenges us from the book of Habbakuk that sometimes we might not understand, or even agree, with something God says. But He's not always asking you to understand, but to faithfully share the Word.  Daniel DeWitt of Theolatte and Scholar Leaders shares about Dr. Jean Musavuli, a Congolese Christian who, in the face of much persecution, continue to impact the DRC because of his commitment to Jesus, seeking justice, and praying for his country's transformation.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Diplomatic Immunity
Can External Pressure Bring Peace to the DRC?

Diplomatic Immunity

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 45:20


Interview with Liam Karr — 28:50 This week, Kelly and Tristan cover the recent rounds of summit diplomacy between Presidents Trump and Putin and subsequent meetings with European leaders, the recent moves in Somaliland's quest for recognition, and the new settlements in the West Bank approved by Israel's finance minister. Kelly is then joined by Liam Karr of the Critical Threats Project for an update on the DRC-Rwanda peace process. Liam Karr is the Africa Team Lead at the Critical Threats Projects at the American Enterprise Institute. His team uses open-source intelligence to closely map the status of various conflicts from the Sahel and West Africa through to Sudan and the current conflict between Rwanda-backed rebels, known as M23, and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. See more of Liam's work at the Critical Threats Project here: https://www.criticalthreats.org/team/liam-karr The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on August 26, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Africa Today
DRC M23 miss peace deal deadline

Africa Today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 31:59


M23 rebels say they will not return to peace talks in Doha unless the DRC government agrees to its demands. Are the talks dead in the water?Could climate change be creating child brides in Malawi?And we learn about the role of matrilineal leadership in everyday Ghana.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Priya Sippy and Stefania Okereke in London Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

Native Land Pod
On This Week's Episode of “How to Be a Dictator”

Native Land Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 82:36 Transcription Available


This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum would be remiss not to address the crackdown happening in our nation’s capital. The residents of Washington D.C., a city with more than 40% Black residents, are under siege. We hav reports from the ground of federal agents rolling out in overwhelming force and literally showing up on folks’ doorsteps. Trump’s stated goal is to crack down on “crime,” homelessness, and teenagers. Our hosts watch some clips and discuss, featuring friends of the show, Ty Hobson-Powell and Elizabeth Booker Houston. Then an update on the redistricting wars with Rep. Veasey (TX-33), Rep. Cleaver (MO-5), and State Rep Jones (TX-147). Texas Governor Abbot has said he will end the special session he called to redraw Texas’ electoral maps, which Texas Democrats fled the state to protest. What happens next? Will the Texas Dems be apprehended by the FBI? Do they have a path to victory in Texas or is the strategy mutually assured destruction (looking at you California)? We get the facts from the source. Did you know that the Democratic Republic of the Congo supplies much of the world’s cobalt, a vital mineral that helps power your smart phone? While this critical resource should be making the country fabulously wealthy, it has instead been a major driver of violence and exploitation. As promised, Tiffany Cross delivers a report on the DRC after her recent trip there. TAKE OUR SURVEY, WIN A PRIZE! SURVEY: https://ul.ink/2QMCXY?utm_source=YouTube If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 446 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Native Land Pod
Mehdi vs. Jubilee with Mehdi Hasan

Native Land Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 56:52 Transcription Available


On episode 91, our hosts Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum bring on super-guest and renowned progressive journalist: Mehdi Hasan. Tiffany Cross is away this week but she sent us a report from the ground in the DRC. Mehdi Hasan was featured on a Jubilee debate where he (a proclaimed progressive) debated 20 “far-right” young people. The debate was shocking, participants called themselves fascists, and told Mehdi, a naturalized citizen, to “get out” of the country. Mehdi reflects on the debate, the surprise and trauma of it, and what it says (and doesn’t say) about modern conservatives. In addition, the hosts chat with him about redistricting (see below). Follow Mehdi Hassan’s work at https://zeteo.com/ Gerrymandering, the unfair drawing of electoral maps to benefit one’s own party, has been an issue for decades. Egged on by the Trump administration, we are now on the verge of an all-out gerrymandering war. Redistricting (redrawing maps) normally happens at the end of each decade. Trump demanded that Texas redraw their map now to add more Republican seats and the Texas GOP obliged. In response, Democratic state reps have fled Texas to prevent the new maps from being voted on, and governors of blue states like California and New York have threatened to change their state laws to allow more partisan gerrymandering in favor of Democrats. Tiffany Cross is meeting with the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She’ll talk with him ab0ut the civil conflict in the DRC and foreign exploitation of the country’s mineral resources. TAKE OUR SURVEY, WIN A PRIZE! SURVEY: https://ul.ink/2QMCXY?utm_source=YouTube And of course we’ll hear from you! If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 467 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.