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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 162 - Dante Spinotti - Cinematographer In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with cinematographer Dante Spinotti (ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, HEAT, THE LEGEND OF THE HOLY DRINKER). During our conversation, Dante reflects on his Italian upbringing and on the formative year he spent shooting photographs in Nairobi, Kenya. Dante has also frequently shot films with director Michael Mann, and he shares a number of stories from their years of working together. While best-known for his work in Hollywood, Dante still found time to shoot films in his native country, and we specifically discuss his experiences working with director Ermanno Olmi on THE LEGEND OF THE HOLY DRINKER. Dante has also survived the Marvel movie machine, and he reflects on the changes in technology and filmmakers' approach to filmmaking that he's witnessed over the course of his career. We also discuss his experiences transitioning to using digital cameras, and we reflect on the value of discipline and preparation—no matter your shooting format. - This episode is sponsored by Sandstorm & Aputure

Hear highlights from digital nomading around Africa & the power of travel in learning about struggles against injustice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ In Part 2 of this interview Janessa Klatt talks about her experience working remotely while traveling through Africa for 7 consecutive months.  She explains why Nairobi, Kenya won her heart, why her first safari in Tanzania was so magical, and why Cape Town, South Africa is now one of her favorite cities.  She also talks about her travels in Namibia, why the landscape is so uniquely spectacular, how she learned about the genocide that the German government committed there in 1907, and how travel has impacted her politics and worldview overall.  She then talks about co-hosting the “Remote Roundup” segment on the Zero to Travel podcast, gives minimalist packing tips for women, and reflects on why she continues to travel.  Finally, Janessa gives advice to aspiring digital nomads and speaks directly to people currently in a traditional 9-5 job that aspire to create a fulfilling life of long term world travel.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Ce « mouvement aussi viral qu'insaisissable », résume Jeune Afrique, en rappelant que la « vague » de contestations a atteint, ces derniers jours, Madagascar puis le Maroc... et menace peut-être l'Algérie, où « un compte Gen Z 213 vient d'être créé, et a lancé un appel à manifester ce vendredi ». Au Maroc, le collectif Gen Z 212 réclame désormais la démission du gouvernement. Avec ses « revendications sociales et économiques », le mouvement est né, rappelle le journal algérien El Watan, « sur Discord, une plateforme de messagerie privilégiée par les gamers ». « Personne ne sait vraiment qui sont ces jeunes, indique un sociologue interrogé par El Watan. Ce qui est sûr, c'est que ce mouvement est né de manière spontanée sur les réseaux sociaux, porté par des personnes qui n'étaient pas forcément militantes ». Cela interroge, d'ailleurs, Le Matin, le quotidien marocain qui se demande pourquoi ces jeunes choisissent « de porter leurs revendications directement dans la rue et sur les réseaux sociaux, plutôt que de s'appuyer sur la société civile, censée être un relais naturel de leurs préoccupations ». Le président du Centre marocain pour la citoyenneté apporte une première réponse : « La Génération Z évolue dans un univers façonné par l'instantanéité et de nouveaux codes d'expression. La majorité des associations, restées ancrées dans des démarches classiques, n'ont pas su adapter leurs méthodes d'intervention à cette réalité. Résultat, un fossé s'est creusé ». Un ras-le-bol au-delà du Maroc et de Madagascar « Des rues de Katmandou (au Népal), aux avenues de Lima (au Pérou), un même souffle de colère semble traverser les jeunesses des pays du Sud », observe Jeune Afrique. « Les situations locales diffèrent, les mots d'ordre ne sont pas identiques » mais « il est impossible de parler d'une simple coïncidence », estime le magazine, qui fait donc la liste des points communs de ce mouvement. L'âge et les réseaux sociaux, certes, mais aussi l'utilisation de « symboles puisés dans la pop culture », comme le drapeau pirate du manga One Piece qui « flotte en tête de cortège » ou bien le salut à trois doigts de la saga Hunger Games qui s'était imposé, en Thaïlande et en Birmanie, comme geste de ralliement et de résistance. Autre point commun relevé par Jeune Afrique : « l'absence de leaders ou de structures politiques visibles ». « Une horizontalité revendiquée au nom de la volonté de tourner la page des "anciens modèles", qui rend ces mouvements difficiles à cerner par les autorités, qui peinent à les comprendre et à les canaliser. La répression s'en fait souvent plus brutale encore ». Le magazine note, d'ailleurs, que « si les manifestations sont au départ le plus souvent pacifistes, elles prennent un tour de plus en plus violent à mesure que la répression s'abat et que les mouvements se radicalisent ». Un constat, cependant, conclut Jeune Afrique : « en quelques mois, la Gen Z a fait tomber plusieurs gouvernements. Qui sera le prochain ? » Voir au-delà des manifestations « Partout en Afrique et au-delà, les soulèvements de jeunes forcent les dirigeants à reculer », confirme le Daily Nation, à Nairobi. Mais « au-delà des manifestations, la génération Z doit se préparer à diriger », prévient le journal kényan. « L'histoire nous rappelle que si renverser le pouvoir peut se faire en quelques jours, construire quelque chose de meilleur exige des années de préparation et de patience ». La révolution égyptienne « a cédé la place au régime militaire, rappelle le Daily Nation, et les militants de Hong Kong ont été contraints à l'exil ou à la prison ». Ces mouvements doivent donc « évoluer s'ils veulent façonner ce qui adviendra après ». « Madagascar illustre, selon le quotidien, la fragilité de la situation actuelle. Le gouvernement a été dissous, mais le président est toujours là. Si les manifestants ne parviennent pas à maintenir la pression en s'organisant et en proposant des alternatives politiques, le risque est de voir le statu quo resurgir. À moins que l'énergie actuelle ne se consolide en institutions civiques et politiques durables, les victoires risquent d'être symboliques plutôt que structurelles ».

Jesus Christ loves His children in Provo, in Nairobi, in Manila, and in Kampala. He is gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. Jane Clayson Johnson, Emmy Award-winning journalist, delivered this forum address on September 30, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En plats kan vara lika betydelsefull som relationen till en människa. Nazanin Raissi hittar ett ord som uttrycker smärtan i att älska en plats. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Om eftersommaren är nätterna klara och luften ren. Formationer av flyttande fåglar drar fram över utspridda gråa tegelhus med platta tak. I ravinerna nära källorna växer snår av träd – cypress, en och poppel. Torra dalgångar och karga klippor omsluter kransar av fruktträdgårdar. Horisonten är bruten och det högsta berget är en utslocknad vulkan. Det är 810 kilometer till havet. Jag minns ljuset, stenarna och färgerna – kalkvit, malakitgrönt, bergblått och matt turkos. Min första kärlek var en plats, som inte går att återvända till.Vi är omgivna av dem, platserna skriver filosofen Edward S Casey. Vi lever i dem, delar dem med andra, förlorar dem och dör i dem. Men vad är ens en plats? Är det ett landskap? Är det en gata? Är det latituder, longituder, grader, minuter och sekunder som möts? Är det en unik sammansättning av natur och kultur eller vad? En plats är ett bestämt läge med särskilda drag. En plats kan vara i nästan vilken skala som helst – från ett hörn i ett rum till en hel stad – beroende på hur vi väljer att rikta våra avsikter och vår uppmärksamhet. En plats kan vara ett tryggt hem, en tragedi eller leda och tristess som en bara vill komma bort ifrån. En plats rymmer en variation av betydelser och identiteter som inte är underkastade strikta klassifikationer. Framförallt är en plats, framhåller geografen Edward Relph, en specifik, djup och komplex del av människans existens, lika nödvändig och betydelsefull som relationen till en annan människa. Fotografen Sally Mann tar hjälp av det suggestiva och gäckande walesiska ordet “hiraeth” /hi-rajth/ för att beskriva den “navelsträngsliknande anknytningen till en plats”. Hiraeth är särdeles finkornigt och svåröversättligt. I ett enda ord förenas hemlängtan och vemod, melankoli, saknad och förlust över en oåterkallelig plats, verklig som imaginär. Ingen vet med säkerhet när det började användas men det uppstod ur behovet av att uttrycka smärtan i att älska en plats. Mann kallar det “platssmärta”. Ett språkligt påhitt som ger tillträde till känslor som annars inte nås så enkelt. Det är platssmärta som driver henne. Med en jättelik storformatskamera, ett transportabelt mörkrum och en samling esoteriska och explosiva kemikalier nålar hon fast den amerikanska söderns platser i sepia och svartvitt, igen och igen i decennier. Edward Relph menar att det behövs ett språk som gör det möjligt att identifiera den betydelse som människa och plats har för varandra. Han använder därför begreppen “Insideness” och “Outsideness” Två flytande zoner som representerar ett innanför åtskilt från ett utanför, ett här separerat från ett där, “kosmos istället för kaos” och som påverkar hur människan förhåller sig till sin omvärld. Skiljelinjerna mellan innanför och utanför är många – stadsmurar, nationsgränser, dörrar, portar och trösklar som inte bara markerar gränsen mellan insida och utsida utan möjliggör en passage där emellan. Zonerna utgör platsens essens och kan förstås utifrån människans upplevelse av tillhörighet, trygghet och omsorg om platsen. Förflyttningen från innanför till utanför är som att ryckas bort från cypresserna, kransarna av fruktträdgårdar, ravinerna, stenarna och färgerna in i ett fotografi av fotokonstnären Annika Elisabeth von Hausswolff med titeln, Okänd Plats. Att plötsligen stå i ett övergivet grustag beväxt med björksly, tall, gran och gräs någonstans, varsomhelst, uppe i Norden.Den mest djupgående upplevelsen av plats beskriver Relph som ett tillstånd av omedveten men ändock laddad samhörighet och förankring i platsen. Ett existentiellt centrum som är en del av ens varande med vissheten om att det är här jag hör hemma. Är det kanske därför världen är beströdd av lånade ortsnamn – Lilla Mogadishu i Nairobi, Karlstad i Minnesota, Granada i Filippinerna. Spår av rörelser, erövringar, makt och längtan hem. Eller en tro på att namnen, likt magiska tecken, skulle kunna tämja allt det främmande. Edward S. Casey resonerar att plats så ofta tas för självklar att den överskuggas av tid och rum. Men den bör ses som något i sig självt, inte ett ogripbart fenomen utan konkret och levd. För människan har sitt hem i en värld med djup och horisonter, porösa gränser, märkliga utbuktningar, fåror, rännilar, plana ytor, och utkanter, fortsätter han. Det är genom platserna vi upplever och förstår tiden, rummet och oss själva. För platser har en förmåga att samla liv och inre saker – tankar, minnen, drömmar, språk och historia. Kanske är platsen inte bara scenen för dessa skeenden utan en förutsättning för att de alls ska kunna bli till. Vad annat bär på en sådan kraft?“Känslan av plats, den påtagliga känslan av plats, den med ögonen slutna känslan av plats” skriver konstnären Roni Horn om Island, dess glaciärer, strandlinjer, lavafält, vikar, floder och intensiva stillsamhet. I Horns pågående encyklopedi med titeln To Place, har Island blivit ett verb, en händelse och tidsbärare. Ja, något som likt en ömsesidig relation formas snarare än något statiskt och givet. I fotografiska verk med titlar såsom “Becoming a Landscape” “Att bli ett landskap” gestaltar Horn hur förståelsen av plats förvandlades av mötet med Island. Att platser inte är fixerade punkter på en karta utan något lika levande och föränderligt som människorna som bebor dem. Det är härifrån jag har den klaraste bilden av mig själv och min relation till världen, säger Horn. Tiden borde göra att anknytningen till en förlorad plats bleknar, men det tycks vara tvärtom. Varför är det så? Våra personliga geografier bor i våra kroppar även när det inte längre finns något att komma tillbaka till. Likt konstnären Sophie Ristelhuebers fotografiska serie med den tvetydiga titeln “Eleven Blowups”, alltså Elva förstoringar eller Elva explosioner, som visar digitalt bearbetade bilder av platser i Turkmenistan, Syrien, Irak och Västbanken. Platser som till följd av våld och konflikter kollapsat. Kvar är kratrar och bottenlösa håligheter i marken. “Kroppar och platser delar ett ödesdigert band” skriver Casey. Den ena existerar inte utan den andra. Våra kroppar är alltid placerade någonstans – bundna till platser som vi lutar oss mot, griper tag i, “går över och färdas igenom”. Vi minns dem, åkallar dem i deras frånvaro. De äger en sorts emotionell varaktighet. Långt efter sin kollaps vibrerar de fortfarande. Varför skulle annars cypresserna, kransarna av fruktträdgårdar, ravinerna, stenarna och färgerna fortsätta orsaka smärta likt en förlorad arm; platssmärta. En fantom av platsens närvaro. Nazanin Raissi, psykolog och konstnärProducent: Ann Lingebrandt Litteratur:Edward S Casey: The Fate of Place: A Philosophical History. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1997. Paperback ed., 2013.Roni Horn: Island Zombie: Iceland Writings. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2020.Roni Horn: To Place: Becoming a Landscape. Denver, CO: Ginny Williams, 2001. Artist's book.Roni Horn: “‘Iceland Could Have Been Anywhere': Roni Horn on How to Be Present Amidst Shifting Landscapes.” Interview by Jan Howard. Artspace, July 14, 2017. https://www.artspace.com/magazine/interviews_features/book_report/roni-horn-phaidon-54896. Accessed August 21, 2025.Sally Mann: Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs. New York: Back Bay Books/Little, Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group, 2016.Edward Relph: Place and Placelessness. London: Pion, 1976. Reprint, 2008.Sophie Ristelhueber: Eleven Blowups. Paris: Bookstorming, 2006. Artist's book.Annika Elisabeth von Hausswolff: Alternative Secrecy. Stockholm: Moderna Museet; Köln: Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König, 2021. Exhibition catalogue.

The numbers are mind blowing. According to Roadkill authors Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay, cars have killed more people than both world wars combined. That's how toxic our relationship with cars has been over the last century, they argue. The UN figures they cite—60 to 80 million direct deaths since the automobile's invention—don't even include premature deaths from air pollution or the millions seriously injured. Yet we've become “car blind,” Moore and Kay contend, unable to see how we've surrendered 80% of urban public space to vehicles that sit idle 96% of the time, creating what they call a hidden “car industrial complex” that reshapes cities in its image. So what to do? They advocate for “choice not obligation”—redesigning cities so people can drive if they want but aren't forced to. They point to successful experiments from Barcelona's superblocks to Dallas's highway cap parks, where reclaimed streets have actually increased business revenue by up to 34% in some cases. Their goal isn't to ban cars but to stop letting them dominate every aspect of urban planning and life.1. The Deadly Math of “Car Blindness” Cars have directly killed 60-80 million people since their invention—more than WWI and WWII combined. Yet we've normalized this death toll and become “car blind” to how thoroughly automobiles dominate our lives, with 80% of urban public space dedicated to vehicles that sit unused 96% of the time.2. Electric and Self-Driving Cars Aren't Silver Bullets Moore and Kay argue that EVs and autonomous vehicles like Waymo don't solve the fundamental problem: they're still cars taking up urban space. Plus, EVs bring their own issues—from lithium extraction devastating places like Chile's Atacama Desert to the question of whether electricity generation is actually clean.3. “Choice Not Obligation” - A New Freedom Framework The authors aren't advocating car bans but rather redesigning cities so driving becomes optional rather than mandatory. They argue true 21st-century freedom means being able to walk to school safely, access nearby shops, and move through cities without car dependence—not just the 20th-century freedom to drive anywhere.4. Global South Solutions Leading the Way Surprisingly, innovations aren't coming from Copenhagen but from places like Nairobi's matatu system (on-demand informal transit) and Dallas's highway “cap parks.” These demonstrate that car reduction isn't just for wealthy European cities but can work across diverse economic contexts.5. Follow the Money - It Actually Works When done properly, reducing car dominance boosts business. Times Square restaurants saw revenue jump 34% after pedestrianization. The key is integrated planning with communities rather than top-down mandates, ensuring alternatives exist before removing parking.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode 074 of Deeper Sounds of Nairobi, recorded live during my US tour in Austin, Texas, at the iconic Soho House, immersing listeners in Afro-house, Amapiano, and soulful electronic grooves that blend global influences with African roots from Nairobi's underground scene—highlighting Kenyan innovator IBORIAN for authentic East African flair. The set opens with South African Gaba Cannal feat. Kundu Leele's "Afrika," a soulful Amapiano nod to heritage; transitions to Johannesburg's Thakzin & Botswana's Jinger Stone on "Ke Nna Yo," fusing 3-step Afro-house with emotive vocals; builds with SA collab Jazzworx, Thukuthela x Babalwa M feat. Dlala Thukzin's "uValo," merging Gqom and Amapiano; evokes spirituality in Thakzin, Thandazo & Tete's "The Calling"; shifts atmospheric with UK veteran Charles Webster's "Free"; spotlights Nairobi's IBORIAN on hypnotic "SIRENS"; dawns fresh with Cape Town's Dwson "New Day (Original Mix)"; injects Nigerian Rema's playful Afrobeats "FUN"; introspects via Jazzworx, MaWhoo x Thukuthela feat. GL_Ceejay's "Uzizwa Kanjan"; adds Dutch nu-disco from Adri Block, Block & Crown's "I Want To Thank You (Block & Crown Nudisco Dubb)"; drifts melodically with Sweden's Vidojean X Oliver Loenn "Drift"; rolls Gqom with Durban's Argento Dust & Dankie Boi "Drum Roll"; energizes via SA's Qhizzo "Vosho (DJ Satellite Remix)" by Angola's DJ Satellite; heals spiritually with Argento Dust & Portugal-based Bun Xapa's "2G2"; and closes contemplatively with Thakzin & Xolani Guitars' "When We Play," weaving jazz-Amapiano strings. Bridging SA's Amapiano core, Kenyan creativity, Nigerian vibrancy, and European polish, stream this rhythmic journey now! #DeeperSoundsOfNairobi #USTour Turn it up, let the music take over, and enjoy the journey.

Pastor Muringi Igweta of Trinity Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya, brought this morning's sermon--an encouraging word from Hebrews 11:1-3.

FEATURED GUESTS: Stefan OlivaStefan is the co-founder of FrameShare, a digital art therapy platform designed to expand access to creative mental health care. With a background in mission-driven tech entrepreneurship, Stefan helped launch Yale University's first student-led impact investment fund and was an early team member at Gro Intelligence, a global agriculture and climate platform founded in Nairobi, Kenya. His work sits at the intersection of technology and equity—shaped by his lifelong relationship to art, community care, and systems change.Dr. Stephan Meyer zum Alten BorglohStephan is FrameShare's Chief Technology Officer. He holds a PhD in neuroscience from the Max Planck Institute and completed his postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University, where he transitioned from laboratory work to developing research and clinical applications. After his postdoc, Stephan helped multiple startups shape their data strategies and build innovative products, with experience spanning clinical technologies and climate tech.LISTEN & LEARN:What is Frameshare?How accessible is Frameshare?What features does Frameshare currently offer that meet the needs of art therapists? What are the plans for the future of Frameshare?RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Website Before October 2025 https://www.frame-share.org After October 2025https://www.frameshare.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frame-share/about/Email Stefan Oliva at Stefan@frameshare.org Email Dr. Stephan Meyer zum Alten Borgloh at Stephan@frameshare.org

Brendan Fernandes, born in Nairobi, Kenya 1979. Currently based in Chicago, his practice addresses issues of race, queer culture, migration, protest, andother forms of collective movement. Constantly seeking to create new spaces and forms of agency, Fernandes'work often takes on hybrid forms: part ballet, part queer dance party, part political protest always rooted in collaboration and fostering solidarity. Fernandes is a graduate of the Whitney Independent Study Program (2007) and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a Robert Rauschenberg Residency Fellowship (2014), a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (2020), an Artadia Award(2019), a Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant (2019), and most recently, the PlatformAward (2024). In 2024, he was also honored with the Creative Voice Award by Arts Alliance Illinois. His work has been presented at prestigious venues such as the 2019 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Museum ofContemporary Art Chicago, Chicago; the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; theNational Gallery of Canada,Ottawa; and the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, MAC;among many others. Fernandes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art,Theory, and Practice at Northwestern University. He is represented by Monique MelocheGallery in Chicago and Susan Inglett Gallery in New York. Recent and upcoming projectsinclude performances and solo presentations at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis,MO; the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Denver, CO; the Fabric Workshop andMuseum, Philadelphia, PA; and Prospect.6, New Orleans, LA. In spring 2026, a major newcommission and solo exhibition will debut at the Driehaus Museum in Chicago.  

Togolese Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbe's sister-in-law, who's also the ex Defence Minister, has been arrested after calling for end to family rule.How aid cuts and crocodile attacks are contributing to malnutrition in northern Kenya.And why do Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso apparently want to leave the International Criminal Court?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers : Mark Wilberforce, Bella Hassan, Nyasha Michelle and Sunita Nahar in London. Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical producer: Jack Graysmark. Editors: Andre Lombard, Samuel Murunga, Maryam Abdalla and Alice Muthengi

The British deputy prime minister, David Lammy, has insisted that now is the right time to recognise a Palestinian state ahead of an expected announcement by London later Sunday. We hear from a Palestinian representative and Adam Ma'anit, whose cousin was murdered by Hamas on October 7th.Also in the programme: Moldova battles online Russian propaganda; we preview the Charlie Kirk memorial service.(Picture: People participate in a "Free Palestine" protest in support of Palestinians, in Nairobi, Kenya, September 21, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

Episode overview: April Long spent two years fighting reality. The co-founder and CEO of "Afro-Asia Cross-border payment infrastructure" startup Pyxis was so determined to serve Africa's small merchants - the "bottom of the pyramid" she'd read about in Harvard Business Review - that she nearly bankrupted her fintech ignoring the bulk traders actually driving Africa-China trade. In conversation with Andile Masuku, Long delivers uncomfortable truths about impact theatre versus impact reality. Her journey from receiving President Xi Jinping in Tanzania at 23 to finally accepting who actually moves goods between Africa and China at 35 offers a masterclass in entrepreneurial humility. Key insights: -On impact delusions: "I used to defend, I was like, 'No, no, no, no, no. It's that you don't get to this market.'" Long admits she lived in a bubble, desperately wanting to believe SMEs were ready for direct China trade. The truth? "90% of African trade is still happening in a more traditional way" - through the aggregators she'd dismissed as insufficiently mission-driven. - On the cost of stubbornness: Despite zero demand after six months embedded in Nairobi's wholesale markets, Long refused to pivot. "I was quite stubborn. I was like, no, we have to work with SMEs." The result: burning 90% of her time on unprofitable small traders whilst the 10% spent on bulk traders kept her company alive. - On acceptance as strategy: "The future is not here yet. And we need to build the future by serving who is there currently." Long's breakthrough came from accepting that Chinese trading companies scaling from $0 to IPO in a decade were the real infrastructure of Africa-China trade - not the romantic vision of empowered individual merchants. - On being un-fundable forcing clarity: Without millions to burn on market education, Long had to face reality faster than her funded competitors. "I'm grateful I didn't have money to burn, or else I could have burned myself." Notable moments: 1. The marketplace wake-up call: Walking through Nairobi's famous Gikomba market as a Chinese woman, traders shouted "China, China, what are you selling?" They wanted products, not payment rails. Long built the wrong solution for the right market. 2. The Eric Simanis paradox: The same Harvard Business Review article that inspired her Africa move warned against oversimplifying "bottom of pyramid" markets. Long spent years learning what she'd initially misread. 3. The three Aprils: Long describes fragmenting into Chinese April, Western April, and African April - "these narratives are so vastly different" that keeping them separate became exhausting. Building Pyxis became about reconciling these selves. The aggregator revelation: Long's former Standard Chartered clients - the Chinese trading companies she'd tried to convince to take loans in 2015 - transformed from traders to manufacturers to near-IPO giants in under a decade. They were the real story of Africa-China trade, moving containers whilst she chased individual merchants moving parcels. "These Chinese trading companies making impacts in Africa, making products super affordable... because of the storytelling, they are not recognised." Her role shifted from trying to bypass them to helping them operate more efficiently. The present tense: Long's current focus on settlement infrastructure for bulk traders isn't the sexy SME empowerment story she'd imagined. But with a 12-person team across four countries and actual revenue, she's building what the market needs today whilst preparing for the SME future she still believes will come. Image credit: Pxyis

In today's episode, Rev. George Macharia of City Lighters Church shares the journey from 8 people in his living room to a thriving church in Nairobi, the silent struggles of ministry, and the faithfulness of God through every season.#CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEverydayGet in touch with us:http://www.citam.org/churchonline@citam.org(+254) 784 277 277(+254) 728 221 221

South Sudan: UN report accuses leaders of "systematic looting" The government denies the allegationsWhy was the Gambia's auditor general forcibly removed by police from office? Plus, why domestic worker jobs are on the decline in South AfricaPresenter :Charles Gitonga Producers: Sunita Nahar, Stefania Okereke, Nyasha Michelle and Mark Wilberforce in London. with Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Samuel Murunga, Andre Lombard, Maryam Abdalla and Alice Muthengi

"It's a sin that basketball is a multi-billion dollar business across the globe... everywhere except where the largest talent base exists."Michael Finley is senior director and country operations lead for the NBA in Kenya. He's part of the team behind the Basketball Africa League (BAL) a professional league based on the continent. The league's fifth season featured 156 players from a record 28 countries. Claude talks to him about how something so uniquely American has made such a strong impact in Africa.Plus: Walk around New York today with BAL merch and people will come up to you.

Jaridani leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina kuhusu masuala ya wanawake, tathmini ya miaka 30 ya harakati za kusongesha haki za wanawake na utamsikia maoni ya Balozi Gertrude Mongella kutoka Tanzania. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na uchambuzi wa methali.Mjadala Mkuu wa mkutano wa 80 wa Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa ukianza Jumatatu ijayo, Rais wa Mkutano huo Annalena Baerbock  amewaambia waandishi wa habari jijini New York, Marekani kuwa “jukumu letu ni Umoja wa Mataifa uwe thabiti kwa miaka 80 ijayo. Michakato ya kuhakikisha hilo ndio itakuwa jukumu letu mwaka huu, ikiwemo kusongesha ajenda ya marekebisho ya Umoja wa Mataifa. Kwa hiyo tukitaka Umoja wa Mataifa thabiti, basi tunahitaji ahadi kutoka serikali zote duniani.Ripoti ya Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa inayotolewa kila mwaka kabla ya kuanza kwa Mjadala Mkuu wa Baraza Kuu inasema Umoja wa Mataifa umeendelea kusimama imara, ukifanya kazi ya kuendeleza amani, kuchochea maendeleo endelevu, na kupunguza mateso ya kibinadamu licha ya majaribu makubwa. Katika ripoti hiyo Antonio Guterres amesisitiza uimara wa watumishi wa Umoja wa Mataifa, ambao wamejitolea kuleta matumaini na msaada kwa wale wanaohitaji licha ya kufanya kazi katika mazingira magumu.ripoti ya Hali ya Rasilimali za Maji Duniani iliyotolewa leo inasema ni takriban theluthi moja tu ya mabonde ya mito duniani yaliyokuwa na hali ya “kawaida” mwaka 2024 ilhali mengine yote yalikuwa na kiwango cha juu zaidi cha maji au chini ya kiwango cha kawaida — ikiwa ni mwaka wa sita mfululizo wa kutokuwepo kwa uwiano wa wazi. Ikitolewa na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Hali ya Hewa, WMO, ripoti inasema mwaka 2024 uliokuwa mwaka wa joto zaidi kuwahi kurekodiwa ulianza na tukio la El Niño ambalo liliathiri vibaya mabonde makubwa ya mito na kusababisha ukame katika maeneo kadhaa ikiwemo kusini mwa Afrika.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali "MZOEA PUNDA HAPENDI FARASI"Mwenyeji wako ni Flora Nducha, karibu!

Katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali "MZOEA PUNDA HAPENDI FARASI"

To so many women the symptoms of pregnancy are instant, intense and unmistakeable; however some make it the full nine months without having any idea they're even pregnant. This phenomenon is known as cryptic pregnancy, and the British Medical Journal suggests it's more common than triplets. Nuala McGovern is joined by two women who have experienced this first-hand, plus Professor of Midwifery, Helen Cheyne to discuss.Actor Karen Pittman earned an Emmy nomination for her performance as The Morning Show's hardworking producer Mia Jordan, alongside co-stars including Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. As the newsroom drama returns to Apple TV+ for a fourth season, Karen joins Nuala to discuss the show's themes, from truth and deepfakes, to women in the workplace. Karen also featured in the Netflix adaptation of Judy Blume's teen romance Forever and is known to fans of Sex and the City spin off, And Just Like That, as Dr Nya Wallace.Poet Nikita Gill tells Nuala about her latest book Hekate the Witch. She is the Greek goddess of magics, the crossroads, keys and necromancy. Nikita retells Hekate's story, from being an orphaned child brought up in the Underworld to becoming a powerful goddess seeking revenge for her family.A Kenyan High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national, suspected of killing a 21-year-old Kenyan woman, Agnes Wanjiru, more than a decade ago. Agnes was found dead in 2012 in the grounds of a hotel near an army base, nearly three months after she had allegedly spent an evening socialising with British soldiers. Hannah Al-Othman, a journalist for the Guardian who originally broke the story at the Sunday Times, and the BBC's Akisa Wandera, senior East Africa journalist based in Nairobi speak to Nuala.

Strathmore College nació en Nairobi en 1961, en un contexto de inminente independencia y de fuerte segregación racial en la educación. Impulsado por una petición del delegado apostólico a san Josemaría Escrivá, se convirtió en la primera institución multirracial en Kenia. En este episodio, Carlos Sotz relata cómo su apertura representó un modelo educativo pionero que buscaba la excelencia académica y la integración cultural, en un país marcado por tensiones coloniales y sociales.

Send us a textEver wonder how your earliest experiences shape your entire worldview? Steve Scheidt knows firsthand. After spending his first five years in Nairobi, Kenya, his return to the United States came with a startling question at the Chicago Zoo: "Why are all the animals behind bars?" Having only known wildlife in their natural habitat, Steve's perspective was forever changed by these formative experiences.From those unique beginnings, Steve shares his journey through athletics, education, and family life that led him to his current role at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. His story weaves through college rowing practices at dawn, the warmth of Italian family gatherings centered around food, and the unexpected path from journalism student to education professional.The conversation takes a profound turn when Steve reflects on parenting and the accelerating nature of time as we age. "You don't want to be the person saying 'I wish I would have done that,'" he advises, emphasizing the critical importance of being fully present in each moment with loved ones. His observations about how technology affects today's students compared to previous generations offers thought-provoking insights about connection in the digital age.Throughout the episode, Steve's warmth and wisdom shine through, particularly when discussing the value of meaningful relationships and genuine human connection. His final message about kindness and inclusion serves as a powerful reminder that how we treat others ultimately defines our legacy as we measure our lives not in months, but in decades.Join us for this heartfelt conversation about worldview, presence, and the moments that truly matter. Whether you're navigating career choices, parenting challenges, or simply seeking to live more intentionally, Steve's journey offers valuable perspective that will resonate long after the episode ends.Subscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREETactical BrotherhoodThe Tactical Brotherhood is a movement to support America.Dubby EnergyFROM GAMERS TO GYM JUNKIES TO ENTREPRENEURS, OUR PRODUCT IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE BETTER.ShankitgolfOur goal here at Shankitgolf is for everyone to have a great time on and off the golf courseSweet Hands SportsElevate your game with Sweet Hands Sports! Our sports gloves are designed for champions,Buddy's Beard CareBuddy's Beard Care provides premium men's grooming products at an affordable price.Deemed FitBe a part of our movement to instill confidence motivation and a willingness to keep pushing forwardDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on all social mediaX: @mikebonocomedyInstagram: @mikebonocomedy@tiktok: @mikebono_comedianFacebook: @mikebonocomedy

Why is the treason charge being used against several key opposition figures in some African countries ?We meet Elsa Owusu-Sarpong - aka Bikergirl El'- the tireless road safety campaigner from Ghana. What's the sad tale behind her passion and inspiration?And Africa's elderly population is set to increase – but how are they treated? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Mark Wilberforce, Sunita Nahar and Patricia Whitehorne in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Editors: Andre Lombard, Maryam Abdalla and Alice Muthengi.

Today in the business of podcasting: social media clips pose potential cannibalization issue, Morrissey on saving the open web, podcasting exempt from UK "less healthy foods" advertising restrictions, marketers are squeamish about Q4, and how Nairobi is a Gen Z hotspot for Kenya's podcasting scene.Find links to every article covered by heading to the Download section of SoundsProfitable.com, or by clicking here to go directly to today's installment.

Nairobi native Ibrahim Lwingi is scared for his life and he's not the only one. Decisions being made in the White House, halfway across the world, threaten to turn his world on its head. The proposed cuts to the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief or PEPFAR by the Trump administration had many in the international community rattled. CBC's James Chaarani met with Ibrahim Lwingi — and others like him — in Nairobi, Kenya for this documentary, “Everything to Lose.”

Today in the business of podcasting: social media clips pose potential cannibalization issue, Morrissey on saving the open web, podcasting exempt from UK "less healthy foods" advertising restrictions, marketers are squeamish about Q4, and how Nairobi is a Gen Z hotspot for Kenya's podcasting scene.Find links to every article covered by heading to the Download section of SoundsProfitable.com, or by clicking here to go directly to today's installment.

Amid global trade headwinds, China has sent fresh signals that it will further expand high-standard opening-up and promote international cooperation to provide strong momentum for its own development and boost global economic growth.在全球贸易逆风中，中国发出了新的信号，将进一步扩大高标准开放，促进国际合作，为自身发展提供强劲动力，促进全球经济增长。The message resonated strongly at three recent key international fairs that China hosted over the course of about a week — the World Smart Industry Expo 2025 in Chongqing, the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen, Fujian province, and the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing.这一信息在中国最近在大约一周的时间里主办的三个主要国际博览会上引起了强烈反响，即重庆2025年世界智能产业博览会、福建省厦门市第25届中国国际投资贸易洽谈会和北京2025年中国国际服务贸易洽谈会。Within six days, President Xi Jinping sent three congratulatory messages in succession to the three events, which featured a wide range of domestic and international participants from various sectors.在六天时间内，习近平总书记先后向三次活动发送了三条贺电，吸引了国内外各界人士的广泛参与。In the letters, Xi reiterated the country's firm commitment to working with all parties to build an open world economy and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.习近平在信中重申，中国坚定致力于与各方一道，建设开放型世界经济，推动构建人类命运共同体。While emphasizing that global development is facing challenges as well as opportunities amid profound changes in the world economic landscape, Xi assured the world that China will take solid measures to promote liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, continue to share its development opportunities with the rest of the world, and inject more positive energy and greater certainty into global development.习近平强调，在世界经济格局深刻变化的背景下，全球发展既面临挑战，也面临机遇，他向世界保证，中国将采取扎实措施，促进贸易投资自由化便利化，继续与世界分享发展机遇，为全球发展注入更多正能量和更多确定性。Former Kyrgyz prime minister Djoomart Otorbaev said it is extremely important that China is opening further to the outside world. "China organized a lot of events of international level, where top specialists from around the world are attending and exchanging ideas. This is exactly what has to be done," he said in a recent interview with China Global Television Network.吉尔吉斯斯坦前总理奥托巴耶夫说，中国进一步对外开放极其重要。他在最近接受中国环球电视网采访时说：“中国组织了许多国际级的活动，来自世界各地的顶尖专家参加了这些活动并交流了意见。这正是必须做的。”。Over the years, China has been steadfastly deepening reform on all fronts to build a new system for an open economy. A series of measures on the reform of foreign trade has been introduced in areas including taxation, finance, and trade and investment facilitation.多年来，中国坚定不移地深化各方面改革，构建开放型经济新体制。在税收、金融、贸易和投资便利化等领域推出了一系列外贸改革措施。Since 2017, the total number of items on the negative list of restricted sectors for foreign investment has been reduced from 93 to 29, with all access restrictions for the manufacturing sector removed.自2017年以来，限制外商投资负面清单上的项目总数从93个减少到29个，制造业的所有准入限制都被取消。Paul Bateman, chairman of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has visited China more than 150 times over the past 30 years. "With each visit, I'm more impressed by the vitality and growth of China's market," he said while addressing the Global Trade in Services Summit of the China International Fair for Trade in Services.摩根大通资产管理公司董事长保罗·贝特曼在过去30年里访问了中国150多次。他在中国国际服务贸易博览会全球服务贸易峰会上发表讲话时说：“每次访问，我都对中国市场的活力和增长印象深刻。”。Noting that the company's footprint in China has expanded in recent years thanks to China's decision to open up its service sector, particularly the removal of foreign equity caps in certain financial services, Bateman said that the growth of trade in services is creating significant opportunities for the industry.贝特曼指出，近年来，由于中国决定开放服务业，特别是取消了某些金融服务业的外资股权上限，该公司在中国的足迹不断扩大。他表示，服务贸易的增长为该行业创造了重大机遇。China boasts the world's largest middle-income group, with per capita GDP of approximately 96,000 yuan in 2024. It is the world's second-largest consumption market and second-largest import market, providing huge opportunities for the world.中国拥有世界上最大的中等收入群体，2024年人均国内生产总值约为9.6万元。它是世界第二大消费市场和第二大进口市场，为世界提供了巨大的机遇。China's efforts to advance high-standard opening-up bring opportunities for shared development and prosperity to countries of the Global South, while improving the global governance system, said Mutinda Mutisya, a senior lecturer in the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies at the University of Nairobi, in an interview with Xinhua News Agency.内罗毕大学外交与国际研究系高级讲师穆廷达·穆蒂西亚在接受新华社采访时表示，中国推进高标准开放的努力为全球南方国家带来了共同发展和繁荣的机遇，同时也完善了全球治理体系。Tolonbek Abdyrov, a professor of economics and vice-rector of the International Higher School of Medicine in Kyrgyzstan, said that steps taken by Chinese policymakers have created a platform for equal participation by the nation's partners, including emerging economies, adding that China's advocacy of the equal rights of all countries to development sends a clear and positive message.吉尔吉斯斯坦国际高等医学院经济学教授兼副院长Tolonbek Abdyrov表示，中国政策制定者采取的措施为包括新兴经济体在内的国家合作伙伴的平等参与创造了一个平台，并补充说，中国倡导所有国家享有平等的发展权利发出了一个明确而积极的信息。Coupled with solid steps in expanding institutional opening-up, such as aligning with high-standard international economic and trade rules, China has also made consistent efforts in improving the business environment, with tangible results.中国在扩大制度开放方面迈出了坚实步伐，如与高标准的国际经贸规则保持一致，同时也在改善营商环境方面做出了持续努力，取得了切实成果。The 2025 China Business Report, published on Wednesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, indicated that over one-third of surveyed US companies believe that China's policies and regulations regarding foreign companies have improved in the past few years. The figure for this year is higher than that for 2024, it said.上海美国商会周三发布的《2025年中国商业报告》显示，超过三分之一的受访美国公司认为，过去几年中国对外国公司的政策和法规有所改善。报告称，今年的数字高于2024年。More than 40 percent of the companies surveyed said they are confident that China will open up further, nearly double the figure for last year, according to the report.报告显示，超过40%的受访公司表示，他们有信心中国将进一步开放，这一数字几乎是去年的两倍。The report also said that more than 70 percent of respondents posted a profit in 2024, an improvement from 2023's record low of 66 percent. The report also highlights the uncertainties that persist in the market, saying that over 60 percent of companies expect new China-US tariffs to affect their 2025 revenue performance. In addition, nearly half of the respondents called for the US government to remove all tariffs and nontariff barriers on Chinese goods.该报告还表示，超过70%的受访者在2024年实现盈利，比2023年66%的历史低点有所改善。该报告还强调了市场上持续存在的不确定性，称超过60%的公司预计中美新关税将影响其2025年的收入表现。此外，近一半的受访者呼吁美国政府取消对中国商品的所有关税和非关税壁垒。Regarding the report, Jeffrey Lehman, chair of AmCham Shanghai, said that one of the interesting results this year is that although the companies still regard the regulatory environment as challenging, they find that the challenges have been reduced since a year ago.关于这份报告，上海美国商会主席杰弗里·雷曼表示，今年一个有趣的结果是，尽管这些公司仍然认为监管环境具有挑战性，但他们发现，自一年前以来，挑战已经减少。"They find that there is improvement in the regulatory environment for American companies over what the situation was last year," Lehman said. "Before, there were a combination of tariff barriers, nontariff barriers, regulatory questions, intellectual property protection issues. In each of those areas, things are improving for American companies."雷曼兄弟表示：“他们发现，与去年相比，美国公司的监管环境有所改善。”。“以前，关税壁垒、非关税壁垒、监管问题、知识产权保护问题交织在一起。在每一个领域，美国公司的情况都在改善。”vitalityn.活力；生命力；热情/vaɪˈtæl.ə.ti/consistentv.使一致/kənˈsɪs.tənt/

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include -The American Express Global Business Travel / CWT deal concludes.Johnny Thorsen joins the board of Kyte.TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola's inaugural flight between Luanda and Nairobi takes places.Austrian Airlines is going to test a seasonal route between Vienna and Dubai from December this year.Southwest Airlines frequent flyer members will enjoy free, unlimited wifi on-board with T-Mobile.The TSA has officially launched its One Stop Security (OSS) pilot program, allowing select international passengers to skip re-screening when connecting in the U.S.Ryanair introduces a cabin bag size allowance which is 33% bigger than the EU standard.The most engaged post of the week goes to Gaurav Bhatnagar in his announcement of TBO.COM's acquisition of Classic Vacations.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

D'abord plateforme du trafic de drogue mondial, le Kenya est devenu ces dernières années un marché de consommation émergent. D'après le dernier rapport de Nacada, l'Autorité nationale pour la campagne contre l'abus d'alcool et de drogues, un Kényan sur six consomme des substances illicites. Les populations les plus vulnérables sont les plus pauvres, comme à Kibera, le plus grand bidonville d'Afrique. De notre correspondante à Nairobi,  C'est à l'âge de 13 ans que Rollins Odiero Odhiambo a démarré son chemin vers l'addiction : « J'ai commencé par l'alcool illicite. Quand j'étais en primaire, ma mère en vendait pour subvenir à nos besoins. Puis, j'ai commencé à fumer de la marijuana. À l'université, des amis m'ont traîné dans la drogue. Certains ont mis des pilules dans mes verres d'alcool ». D'après Nacada, l'Autorité kényane pour la campagne contre l'abus d'alcool et de drogues, les médicaments détournés représentent la deuxième drogue la plus consommée chez les étudiants du secondaire. Il s'agit d'anxiolytiques ou d'opiacés. L'accès à ces médicaments est extrêmement simple, selon Fauzia Ithambo, ancienne consommatrice : « Une femme nous vend les médicaments dans le quartier. Je crois qu'elle travaille dans une pharmacie. Les pilules coûtent 40,50 ou 20 shillings, soit quelques centimes d'euros. Elles sont bleues, jaunes ou blanches. Prendre ces drogues, c'est très commun. Il y a des familles où le père, la mère, et même les enfants se droguent ». À lire aussiKenya: entre trafics et cartel mexicain... et si le pays devenait un producteur de drogues? Dans les rues de Kibera, une dose de crack coûte 150 shillings, soit moins d'un euro. Félix Kokonya est le fondateur d'Akili Bomba, une organisation qui aide les jeunes à sortir de la drogue. Lui-même en a consommé pendant près de trente ans. Pour lui, il n'y a pas de secret : si les prix sont bas, c'est parce que la demande est là : « Les drogues sont facilement accessibles car beaucoup de gens ont été poussés à consommer. Les dealers proposent une première dose à un pris très bas. Il y a des milliers de clients chaque jour. Si chacun achète trois ou quatre doses à 150 shillings chaque jour, cela représente beaucoup d'argent ». En 2017, le Kenya s'est doté d'un protocole national de soins aux addictions. Mais malgré cela, dans la rue, les programmes de soins et de prévention sont quasi inexistants, selon Hilda Odiaga, membre d'Akili Bomba :« Au Kenya, il n'y a que l'argent qui puisse vous aider à sortir de la drogue. Ceux qui organisent la prévention sont souvent des hommes politiques, durant leur campagne électorale. Mais une fois réélus, ils oublient ces programmes et leurs bénéficiaires. Il n'y a donc pas beaucoup d'aides qui viennent du secteur public », explique-t-elle.  D'après Nacada, la moitié des consommateurs de drogue au Kenya ont entre 10 et 19 ans. À lire aussiKenya: la consommation de drogue toujours en hausse, avec des victimes de plus en plus jeunes

Kaunti ya Kirinyaga, iliyoko katikati mwa nchi ya Kenya kaskazini mwa mji mkuu wa nchi hiyo, Nairobi, inashuhudia mageuzi mapya katika sekta ya kilimo kupitia mradi wa kuwahusisha vijana  katika kilimo na lishe unaojulikana kama EKYAN. Mradi huu unatekelezwa kwa ushirikiano kati ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Watoto UNICEF, na wadau nchini humo.  Karibu Sabrina Saidi utupe taarifa zaidi.....(TAARIFA YA SABRINA SAIDI)Mradi wa EKYAN ni mfano wa ujasiriamali wa kilimo unaoongozwa na vijana, ukiwa na lengo la kutengeneza fursa za ajira, kuwanufaisha na kubadilisha maisha ya vijana walioko vijijini, kupitia mbinu bora za kilimo na lishe, ukitekelezwa kwa ushirikiano kati ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Watoto UNICEF, serikali ya kaunti ya Kirinyaga na shirika linalotoa mafunzo, elimu ya biashara ndogo ndogo na uwezeshaji barani Afrika KUZA Biashara.Felista Nyakio Mutungi kijana mkulima wa kaunti ya Kirinyaga, ni mmoja wa wanufaika wa mafunzo kupitia mradi huo. Na hapa anasema....CUT 2- Sauti ya Felista Nyakio Mutungi“Kabla ya kuanza kilimo, nilikuwa nauza barabarani viazi vya kukaanga au chipsi,  na mihogo, pamoja na nafaka. Haikuwa vizuri sana, lakini ndiyo nafasi pekee niliyokuwa nayo wakati huo. Kupitia serikali ya kaunti ya Kirinyaga, tulisajiliwa kama vijana wanaopenda kilimo na tukapata mafunzo kupitia KUZA na UNICEF. Sasa mimi ni mkulima na mjasiriamali.”Felista anasema awali alikuwa akilima robo ekari ya mpunga na kuvuna magunia manne hadi matano pekee. Lakini baada ya mradi wa EKYAN, kwa robo ekari hiyo hiyo sasa anapata hadi magunia saba. Aidha, shamba lake limepanuka hadi ekari nne katika eneo la 'mradi wa umwagiliaji wa Bura.Felista hakutaka kuwa mchoyo wa manufaa aliyopata, hivyo ameamua kueneza ujuzi wa kilimo cha kibiashara kwa kuwafundisha baadhi ya wakulima wengine mbinu na maarifa ya kilimo hiki.CUT- Sauti ya Felista  Nyakio Mutungi“Sasa si tu kwamba nalima, bali pia nawafundisha wakulima wengine kuongeza thamani katika mazao yao. Wanapata ujuzi wa kufanya biashara kupitia kilimo. Na kwa kweli tunawashukuru wahisani na UNICEF kwa kutuwezesha. Bila mpango huu, nisingekuwa hapa nilipo leo.”Kwa upande wake mtaalamu wa ubunifu wa UNICEF nchini Kenya Lilian Njoro, anaeleza kwa nini mradi huo ni muhimu kwa vijana.CUT- Sauti ya Lilian Njoro."Ni asilimia 10 pekee ya vijana wanaojihusisha na sekta ya kilimo. Kwa hivyo, kupitia mradi wa EKYAN, tulitaka kuona jinsi ya kuwahusisha vijana wengi zaidi katika kilimo na kuwavutia ili waweze kuanza kupata maisha yenye utulivu na ajira bora kupitia sekta hii.”Njoro anasisitiza kuwa teknolojia mpya zinafungua njia kwa kilimo cha kisasa tofauti na enzi za wazazi na mababu zao.Namna kilimo kinavyofanyika nyakati hizi ni tofauti na zamani,hii ni kwa sababu ya uwepo wa teknolojia bunifu, majukwaa ya kidijitali, na fursa nyingi.Kwa sasa, mradi wa EKYAN umeendelea kuwajengea vijana ujuzi, kuwapatia nafasi ya ajira, na kubadilisha mtazamo wao kuhusu kilimo, kutoka shughuli ya kizamani hadi kuwa biashara yenye faida.Link: https://youtu.be/hv17nk-2l5kTAGS:UNICEF Kenya/Kilimo/Biashara na ujasiriamali

A new Ebola outbreak declared in the DR Congo. An emergency response has been launched Over 10 opposition parties form coalition ahead of Ethiopia's next pollsAnd we experience a ride on one of Tanzania's locally manufactured planesPresenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Sunita Nahar, Stefania Okereke and Priya Sippy in London. Makuochi Okafor in Lagos with Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

Le deuxième Sommet africain sur le climat s'ouvre lundi 8 septembre à Addis-Abeba, où 45 chefs d'État et 25 000 délégués sont attendus pour cet évènement porté par les Nations Unies, l'Union africaine et l'Éthiopie. Celle-ci vient d'ailleurs de présenter sa candidature pour organiser le COP en 2027. L'un des objectifs du sommet de deux jours est de présenter les solutions concrètes en faveur du climat pour le continent africain, d'unifier aussi la voix des États en vue de la COP qui se tiendra en novembre au Brésil. La sénégalaise Aïssatou Diouf Notre invitée est une militante et une référence en Afrique pour les questions environnementales et responsable des politiques internationales et du plaidoyer au sein de l'ONG ENDA Énergie. Elle répond à Guillaume Thibault. RFI : Aïssatou Diouf, pourquoi ce 2ᵉ sommet africain est capital ? L'enjeu pour le continent, c'est à la fois de prendre le train en marche, mais surtout de parler d'une seule voix ? La Semaine africaine du climat est une plateforme stratégique pour l'Afrique, car elle permet aux pays, à la société civile et même au secteur privé de parler d'une seule voix, de défendre nos priorités face aux négociations mondiales. C'est donc le moment de démontrer que le climat peut être un levier de développement et d'emploi pour le continent. Donc, ce sommet va aligner les efforts des pays africains et surtout catalyser des actions concrètes, notamment sur les enjeux que j'ai cités précédemment. Quel message vous tirez du premier sommet qui s'est tenu il y a deux ans au Kenya, à Nairobi ? Les financements promis lors de ce sommet tardent à arriver et surtout, la mise en œuvre sur le terrain est encore très insuffisante. C'est pourquoi, à mon avis, cette édition doit aller beaucoup plus loin pour que les populations africaines voient réellement les bénéfices et les intérêts de ces sommets. Vous attendez beaucoup des discussions sur les questions de transition énergétique. Pour quelle raison est-ce essentiel ? Vous savez, la transition énergétique est un enjeu vital. Nous avons encore plus de 600 millions de personnes sans accès à l'électricité. Donc le défi, il est double. Premièrement, c'est répondre à cette urgence sociale tout en réduisant notre dépendance aux énergies fossiles. Mais également, on sait tous que l'Afrique doit l'aborder aussi comme une opportunité de développement en misant sur ses immenses ressources en solaire, en éolien, en hydraulique. Rappeler également que cette transition doit être juste. Le mot juste a tout son intérêt. Ça doit guider ce processus, cette transition-là. Donc, elle ne peut pas reposer uniquement sur nos budgets nationaux qui sont déjà très contraints. Donc, cela appelle à une solidarité internationale entre les pays du Nord et les pays du Sud. L'argent reste le nerf de la guerre. Dans un récent rapport, les Nations unies indiquent que 2 000 milliards de dollars ont été investis juste l'année dernière, en 2024, dans les énergies propres, mais que le continent africain n'a quasiment rien touché. Pourquoi l'Afrique reste à la marge. Donc, ce qu'il faut aujourd'hui, c'est à l'échelle internationale, réfléchir sur les mécanismes qui sont adaptés aux réalités du continent, amener aujourd'hui les banques de développement à avoir des mécanismes appropriés pour financer cette transition énergétique, le développement des énergies renouvelables et qu'enfin les pays développés respectent leurs engagements financiers. À lire aussiSommet africain sur le climat: le continent se veut source d'innovation et de solution Est-ce que vous imaginez parfois un système de sanctions pour tous ces pays qui promettent des financements, mais qui au final ne les versent jamais ? Maintenant, on sait comment le système onusien est organisé et structuré. Il est très difficile aujourd'hui de sanctionner ces États-là. Par contre, aujourd'hui, on sait que les citoyens constituent une force incontournable qui demande de la redevabilité à leurs Etats. Je pense qu'on peut s'appuyer sur ces citoyens là pour demander aux Etats de rendre compte, mais surtout aux Etats, de respecter leurs engagements. Est-ce qu'aujourd'hui, on pourrait imaginer ou c'est une utopie ? Les Etats Unis d'Afrique du climat ? Pourquoi est-ce que les Etats ont tant de difficultés à s'accorder, à avoir un vrai impact sur des discussions ou sur des négociations, notamment lors des COP ? Je pense qu'on va tendre vers cela. On n'a pas le choix. Si aujourd'hui l'Afrique veut impacter au niveau des discussions à l'échelle internationale, on doit parler d'une seule et même voix. On doit avoir des positions coordonnées portées par nos leaders politiques. Pourquoi est-il difficile d'avoir ce travail de coordination ? On n'a pas tous le même niveau de développement. Ce sont des aspects également géopolitiques où chaque Etat essaie de se positionner. Un pays, par exemple, qui découvre le pétrole et le gaz, va vouloir forcément l'exploiter, alors que les impacts du réchauffement climatique sont là. Il faudrait qu'à l'échelle de l'Union africaine, que nous arrivions à avoir des politiques au niveau continental très coordonnées, qui puissent impacter durablement nos communautés, mais également qu'au niveau international, dans les débats et dans les discussions, que nous puissions peser. Est-ce que la COP 30 qui va se tenir au mois de novembre au Brésil, Je pense qu'il y a beaucoup de pays africains qui sont sortis très déçus de la COP de l'année dernière à Bakou. Cette COP qui se tient en terre brésilienne, plus précisément en terre amazonienne, c'est une symbolique fort pour les pays en développement, notamment la question des forêts, la question de la taxe carbone et j'espère que les conclusions qui seront issues de la Semaine africaine du climat vont être portées par nos décideurs politiques pour pouvoir impacter les conclusions de la COP de Belem. À lire aussi Aïssatou Diouf, militante tout terrain de la cause climatique

The Kenyan government is under mounting pressure from the United States over its close ties with China. Influential lawmakers in Washington are furious over comments made by President William Ruto during a visit to Beijing earlier this year, where he said Kenya and China will be the "architects of a new world order." The remark was particularly upsetting for some in Washington, given Kenya's role as a Major Non-NATO Ally. Aggrey Mutambo, Africa editor at the Nation newspaper, joins Eric & Cobus from Nairobi to discuss how the Kenyan government is responding and what it's doing to maintain stable ties with both major powers. SHOW NOTES: Aggrey Mutambo's article index at the Nation newspaper. 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

Frankreich hat in den vergangenen Monaten die letzten Militär-Einheiten aus seinen ehemaligen Kolonien abgezogen. Unsere Korrespondentin in Nairobi erklärt die Hintergründe und die möglichen Folgen. Tobias Armbrüster

In today's episode hosted by Guest Presenter Laura Penaloza, guest, Kezy Mukiri, the founder of Zuri Events and the lead of the Africa MICE Summit talks to us about this year's edition scheduled for September 9th through the 11th of 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. In our conversation, Kezy shares how the MICE industry is driving trade, investment, and stronger connections across Africa while unlocking enormous growth potential. We touch on how the industry is expanding not only across sectors but across the continent, as new countries work to position themselves as emerging MICE destinations. Thisyear's edition of the summit will also have a new focus on empowering young professionals through the Future Leaders Forum. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening! KEZY MUKIRI is an advocate of the high court of Kenya, a MICE consultant, prolific conference organizer, dynamic entrepreneur and an enthusiast of intra-Africa trade. She is the CEO and founder of ZURI EVENTS, a professional conference management & consulting firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, with close to two decades of experience in managing international conferences, business meetings, trade expos and trade missions. Through the Africa MICE Summit which launched in 2018, she has been a champion for MICE development in the region as well as a key voice for innovation and sustainable event management practices in Africa. She has managed conferences across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka, and Djibouti. Her key clients are spread across Kenya, US, UK, Netherlands, Thailand, Japan, UK, Germany, Spain, Israel, South Africa, Bangladesh etc. Her company has been recognized as the leading sustainable event management firm in East Africa by several awards including the MEA Excellence Awards and the UK Hospitality Awards. Zuri Events has also been recognised as the best MICE Organiser in Kenya by the World MICE Awards for the last 5 consecutive years. Kezy has been recognized with the Woman of Excellence Award by the Women Economic Forum, (2018) and the Collaborator of the Year Award by Women in MICE Africa, (2021).

Why are fighters from Somalia's Jubaland region crossing the border into Kenya. Their presence is - causing fear and uncertainty Burkina Faso's unelected transitional parliament bans homosexual acts Plus how experts in Africa are tryings to close the AI language gap Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Priya Sippy, Alfonso Daniels, Sunita Nahar, Mark Wilberforce, and Nyasha Michelle in London. Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard, and Alice Muthengi

Katika Jarida la Habari la Umoja wa Mataifa leo Flora Nducha anakuletea-Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la makazi duniani UN-HABITAT lataka wakusanyaji na wachakataji wa taka watambuliwe kwani ni uti wa mgongo wa kuhakikisha mazingira safi na salama mijini-Katibu MKuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres ameipongeza Papua New Guinea kwa kuwa kisima cha kuvuna hewa ukaa na kuzitaka nchi za G-20 kuwajibika katika kudhibiti mabadiliko ya tabianchi-Nchini Mali, Kamishna Mkuu wa Haki za Binadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Volker Türk, ameonya juu ya kuzorota zaidi kwa hali ya haki za binadamu. -Na leo katika jifunze Kiswahili Je wafahamu maana ya methali "MASIKINI HANA MIIKO"? basi msikilize mtaalam wetu Dkt. Josephat Gitonga,  ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya,  kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani 

Leo katika jifinze Kiswahili mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga,  ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya,  kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali "MASIKINI HANA MIIKO"

Gaskraft ist wichtig bei der Energiewende, dezentraler Ausbau der Erneuerbaren aber noch wichtiger, meint unser Gast. In der Kürzung der Entwicklungshilfe liegt eine Chance, sagt unser Gast am Küchentisch. Aber zuerst muss unser Host über Militärparaden sprechen. Von WDR 5.

An extensive earthen wall is being built around the besieged Sudanese city of el-Fasher. Researchers from Yale University say it is intended to trap people inside.Why is there a rapidly growing demand for solar panels in Africa?And we meet Iris- the teaching robot in South Africa.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Charles Gitonga in Nairobi, Mark Wilberforce, Yvette Twagiramariya and Sunita Nahar in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Folge 4/4: Uber erzielt erstmals einen operativen Gewinn seit Gründung, doch der Preis dafür ist hoch. Denn während CEO Dara Khosrowshahi die Zukunft des Unternehmens als urbane Infrastruktur entwirft, klagen Tausende in den USA gegen Uber wegen systemischer Versäumnisse bei der Sicherheit. Und draußen, auf den Straßen von Mexiko-Stadt bis Nairobi, zeigt sich: Die Plattform verbindet viele, aber sie schützt nicht alle. Was bleibt von einer Vision, wenn die Realität dazwischenfunkt?Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Today on the No Regrets Podcast, Steve is joined by Albo Esilaba, who will step into the role of Executive Director of No Regrets this September. Albo shares his powerful journey of faith—from growing up in a Christian home in Nairobi, Kenya, where his parents served in the church, to following God's call into ministry. As a child, he witnessed the power of prayer and the presence of Jesus as his family opened their home to others in need. Though he began his studies in engineering, Albo soon felt a tug toward ministry that led him to seminary, then to Nairobi Chapel, and eventually to Milwaukee, where he served at Elmbrook Church. In this conversation, Steve and Albo talk about what it means to live in such a way that Jesus is clearly on display, how God redirects our lives from personal plans to His calling, and the vital role of prayer, discipleship, and community in shaping faith. With more than 20 years of experience in church ministry and global discipleship, Albo brings a heart for Jesus, a vision for the nations, and a deep commitment to raising up disciples. His story will inspire you and give you a glimpse of why he is such a natural fit for the No Regrets family. Listen in—and don't forget to share this episode with a friend who will be encouraged by Albo's story.

Die Konfederasie van Afrika-sokker onderhandel oor 'n agtjaar-vennootskap van 17 miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand met die privaatsektor. Die president van CAF, Patrice Motsepe, het in Nairobi, Kenia, gesê die ooreenkoms is daarop gemik om befondsing vir Afrika-sokker in te bring, met die fokus op jeugkompetisies, akademies en talentontwikkeling vir seuns en meisies. Hy het gesê dit sal ook klubs ondersteun met logistiek vir deelname aan die Kampioeneliga en Konfederasiebeker, wat die vasteland se sokkerinfrastruktuur en toekoms sal versterk:

Au programme de Radio foot internationale ce mercredi : Madagascar pour la première fois en finale du CHAN, la Serie A relancée et la rentrée de Didier Deschamps... CHAN 2025 : vita tsara les Barea ! Madagascar décroche une première qualification pour la finale en sortant le Soudan (1-0) à l'issue de 120 minutes, et fait mieux que lors de l'édition 2022. La qualification contre le Kenya en quart de finale a-t-elle transformé l'état d'esprit de Rakotondrabe, réduit à à la 79e minute ? Séance de tirs au but fatale dans l'autre demi-finale. Le duel des Lions a basculé côté marocain. Le Sénégal avait marqué en premier (Layouss Samb), Sabir Bougrine a permis aux rouges de revenir. Tournant du match à la 53e minute ? Faute du dernier défenseur marocain sur Vieux Cissé qui filait au but. L'arbitre est pourtant revenu sur sa décision d'expulser Marouane Louadni après consultation de la VAR ! Le Sénégal perd sa couronne, et la liste de revers aux penaltys en compétition commence à s'allonger ! Troisième finale en cinq participations côté Maroc. Choc continental nord-sud en finale samedi à Nairobi ! Serie A Quelle saison pour l'Inter après un opus 2024-2025 et des frustrations à oublier. Quel effectif pour Cristian Chivu ? Les Nerazzurri ont bien démarré face au Torino. Bon départ du Napoli vainqueur deSassuolo à l'extérieur, de la Juventus Turin face à Parme et de Côme, vainqueur de la Lazio. Gasperini démarre à la Roma avec un succès. Les Rossoneri d'Allegri battus par le promu Cremonese. Présentation de la « stagione » avec Matteo Cioffi. La rentrée de Didier Deschamps pour les éliminatoires Mondial 2026 Première pour le milieu monégasque Akliouche, Rabiot est convoqué. Le sélectionneur laisse sur la touche Pavard, Kolo Muani et Ekitike. À lire aussiMondial 2026 : pour les éliminatoires, Rabiot appelé avec les Bleus, première pour Akliouche Pour échanger avec Annie Gasnier : Patrick Juillard, Nicolas Vilas et Frank Simon Technique/réalisation : Laurent Salerno – David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin

Au programme de Radio foot internationale ce mercredi : Madagascar pour la première fois en finale du CHAN, la Serie A relancée et la rentrée de Didier Deschamps... CHAN 2025 : vita tsara les Barea ! Madagascar décroche une première qualification pour la finale en sortant le Soudan (1-0) à l'issue de 120 minutes, et fait mieux que lors de l'édition 2022. La qualification contre le Kenya en quart de finale a-t-elle transformé l'état d'esprit de Rakotondrabe, réduit à à la 79e minute ? Séance de tirs au but fatale dans l'autre demi-finale. Le duel des Lions a basculé côté marocain. Le Sénégal avait marqué en premier (Layouss Samb), Sabir Bougrine a permis aux rouges de revenir. Tournant du match à la 53e minute ? Faute du dernier défenseur marocain sur Vieux Cissé qui filait au but. L'arbitre est pourtant revenu sur sa décision d'expulser Marouane Louadni après consultation de la VAR ! Le Sénégal perd sa couronne, et la liste de revers aux penaltys en compétition commence à s'allonger ! Troisième finale en cinq participations côté Maroc. Choc continental nord-sud en finale samedi à Nairobi ! Serie A Quelle saison pour l'Inter après un opus 2024-2025 et des frustrations à oublier. Quel effectif pour Cristian Chivu ? Les Nerazzurri ont bien démarré face au Torino. Bon départ du Napoli vainqueur deSassuolo à l'extérieur, de la Juventus Turin face à Parme et de Côme, vainqueur de la Lazio. Gasperini démarre à la Roma avec un succès. Les Rossoneri d'Allegri battus par le promu Cremonese. Présentation de la « stagione » avec Matteo Cioffi. La rentrée de Didier Deschamps pour les éliminatoires Mondial 2026 Première pour le milieu monégasque Akliouche, Rabiot est convoqué. Le sélectionneur laisse sur la touche Pavard, Kolo Muani et Ekitike. À lire aussiMondial 2026 : pour les éliminatoires, Rabiot appelé avec les Bleus, première pour Akliouche Pour échanger avec Annie Gasnier : Patrick Juillard, Nicolas Vilas et Frank Simon Technique/réalisation : Laurent Salerno – David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Robert Howard. Robert is a Founder and the Co-Artistic Director, along with Rebecca Merblum, of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival. He shares his journey growing up as a cellist in metro Atlanta, to his life of teaching and freelancing in the San Francisco bay area. After an incredibly moving trip to Kenya in 2019, Robert and Rebecca were inspired to start the Kenya International Cello Festival, which quickly morphed into a chamber music festival. Robert speaks about the impact they are making in Nairobi by teaching young musicians how to play string instruments, which have been generously donated by many organizations in the US, bringing in faculty to coach chamber music groups, training music teachers to teach the younger students, and training Kenyans how to do repairs on instruments. This is an incredibly inspiring story about how to make a difference in the lives of young students living in the slums of Nairobi, through the power of music!For more information on Robert: https://roberthowardcello.com/You can also find Robert on Instagram: @rhowardcelloFor more information on the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival: https://www.kicf.net/tourIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Uganda agrees a deal with the United States to take in failed asylum seekers provided they are not minors or people with criminal recordsHow does Zambia plan to tackle a gold rush that turned violent?And why are gulper sharks under threat off the coast of Somalia's Puntland statePresenter Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Priya Sippy in London. Charles Gitonga in Nairobi. Technical producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi are our editors. I'm Audrey Brown. We'll talk again next time.

Net profits of Labubu maker, Pop Mart, have soared by nearly 400%, and the company's Hong Kong-listed shares are up more than 570%, and it's now worth more than twice as much as Mattel – which makes Barbie. We will look at why these elf-like dolls, made by the Chinese, are trending. After a five-year pause, China and India are going to restart direct flights between the two countries. And today, in our Africa series, we're in Kenya, where a tech company in Nairobi is encouraging the use of Bitcoin in one of Africa's largest slums.

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a national dialogue called “uniting voices, shaping the nation". It's an ambitious plan to confront its most pressing challenges and unite a nation still wrestling with the legacy of apartheid, deep inequality, and mounting political tension. Critics say it's been rushed. So, will it work? Also, the Ugandan ex-military men arrested for allegedly wanting to fight in the Russian-Ukraine conflictAnd the African Union backs a campaign to end the use of a 16th-century map in favour of one that more accurately displays the size of the continent. We'll hear from someone campaigning for change.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Mark Wilberforce and Nyasha Michelle in London. Charles Gitonga and Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Reza Asadi

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Make America Safe Again violent crime in American cities, with Clay spotlighting disturbing incidents in Cincinnati and Memphis. He shares the story of Holly, a mother who was brutally attacked, and critiques the justice system’s failure to keep repeat offenders off the streets. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno invited Holly to speak out about the crime. Clay praises Judge Jeanine Pirro and President Donald Trump for taking strong stances on law and order, including Trump’s proposal to federalize the D.C. police force and demand a new U.S. census to correct errors from 2020 and prepare for 2030. The show also explores the political debate over crime statistics, contrasting claims of declining crime rates with real-life safety concerns. Clay argues for empowering police, holding judges accountable, and ensuring cities like Washington D.C. and Memphis become safe again for families. American Dads are Failing A deep dive into the rising violent crime in Washington, D.C., spotlighting President Donald Trump's efforts to restore law and order in the capital. Drawing on historical symbolism, Clay reflects on the importance of capital cities, referencing Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to completing the Capitol dome during the Civil War and the newly announced reconciliation monument at Arlington Cemetery. The episode features a striking comparison of homicide rates in global capital cities, revealing Washington, D.C.’s alarming rate of 41 per 100,000—far higher than cities like Lima, Nairobi, and Mexico City. Clay argues that a safe and vibrant capital is essential to American exceptionalism and global leadership. The crisis of fatherlessness in America. Clay explores how the absence of fathers in households correlates with youth violence, poverty, and societal breakdown. He responds to listener feedback, emphasizing that while individual cases vary, the data overwhelmingly shows that intact families—especially with present fathers—lead to better outcomes. The discussion includes racial disparities, with Clay citing historical data showing stronger black family units prior to the Great Society programs and questioning the long-term impact of government dependency. Talking Left and Living Right The decline of fatherhood in American homes. Clay and listeners explore how absent fathers—across racial and socioeconomic lines—correlate with rising violent crime, poverty, and social instability. The discussion includes listener emails and calls, including one from Ralph in Cincinnati, who shares his personal struggle for equal custody and critiques the family court system’s bias toward mothers. Clay argues for 50/50 parenting time and criticizes the financial incentives that perpetuate divorce litigation. Clay promotes YouTube bonus content book reviews, including The Fate of the Day, a volume in the American Revolution trilogy, and thrillers by Mick Herron, Sue Grafton, and Robert Parker. Clay emphasizes the importance of reading and historical literacy for conservative audiences. SC Sen. Tim Scott on Faith South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, author of One Nation Always Under God: Profiles in Christian Courage, and dives deep into the crisis of fatherlessness in America, the role of faith in family life, and the impact of government policy on household dynamics. Senator Scott joins the program to discuss his book and personal journey growing up in a single-parent household. He highlights the importance of faith, family, and male role models in shaping strong communities. Scott shares statistics on fatherless homes—over 70% among African-American boys and 40% among white working-class families—and calls for a cultural and spiritual revival to restore family values. The hour also touches on President Trump’s call for a new census, which could shift congressional representation and electoral college influence toward red states. Clay explains how a corrected census could add seats in Florida and Texas while reducing representation in California and New York. In a lighter moment, Clay and Senator Scott discuss college football rivalries, with Scott predicting a strong season for the South Carolina Gamecocks. The conversation showcases Scott’s loyalty and enthusiasm for sports, adding a relatable and entertaining dimension to the hour. 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