Podcasts about Ivorian

The summer transfer window is in full swing, and Andoni Iraola's Liverpool revolution is starting to take shape.  In this episode of the Blood Red Podcast, Richard Garnett is joined by the Liverpool Echo's Chief Liverpool Correspondent Ian Doyle to break down the definitive state of play regarding the Reds' summer transfer business. Top of the agenda is Liverpool's heavy pursuit of RB Leipzig's Ivorian winger, Yan Diomande. With the Reds having already lodged an initial multi-million-pound bid, the German club is holding out for a record-shattering fee north of £100m. Ian and Rich discuss the current impasse, how Diomande's stellar performances at the ongoing World Cup are driving up his price tag, and whether Liverpool will break their transfer record to secure the highly-rated winger. The lads also dive into the wider squad dynamics under new boss Iraola, exploring: The Defence: The latest on the centre-back situation, including links to Micky van de Ven. Potential Outgoings: Where do things stand after Inter Milan's rejected bids for Curtis Jones, and what does the future hold for Federico Chiesa? Squad Rebuilding: How Liverpool plan to navigate a complicated market disrupted by the World Cup to give Iraola the tools he needs for the upcoming season. Get the ultimate inside track on Liverpool's summer strategy straight from the journalists who know Anfield best.

Welcome to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube channel! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee The summer transfer window is officially OPEN, and the rumours are already hitting overdrive. Join Richard Garnet, Mark Jones, and Morgan King as they sit down to discuss the latest Liverpool FC transfer news and World Cup action. With the market open for business today, the lads dive straight into the reports surrounding RB Leipzig's Ivorian sensation, Yan Diomande. As the Reds push hard to secure a long-term successor on the flank, the Ivory Coast manager has already dropped a massive hint regarding a move to Anfield. Are Liverpool ready to break the bank for the €100m+ rated winger? Over at the World Cup, Liverpool striker Alexander Isak answered his critics in style. Leading the line for Sweden against Tunisia, Isak put in a world-class performance—netting a crucial goal to snap his recent drought and bagging two assists in a ruthless 5-1 victory. The panel discusses what this major confidence boost means for his upcoming season under Andoni Iraola. The boys also look back at how Liverpool's other big names fared on the world stage over the weekend: Virgil van Dijk: The skipper found the back of the net with a towering header for the Netherlands, though the Dutch were ultimately frustrated in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Japan. Florian Wirtz: Liverpool's No. 7 put on a creative masterclass, pulling the strings and providing a beautiful assist in Germany's staggering 7-1 demolition of Curaçao. #LFC #LiverpoolFC #FACup #ArneSlot #Anfield #BloodRed Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to never miss an episode of the Blood Red podcast. Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here.  Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfc Subscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Download our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup kicks off THIS WEEK! We all know about Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr.—but who are the under-the-radar talents ready to take over the world stage? Welcome back to FUT IN REVIEW | World Cup Daily. In Episode 8, Shaq is joined by our very own resident scout Nathan to unpack the definitive watchlist of young stars and breakout players you need to keep your eyes on.From Real Madrid's 21-year-old creative maestro to Brentford's powerhouse striker, we done all the homework so you don't have to:The Nordic Viking's Time: Why this tournament is officially Erling Haaland's moment to step into a new footballing echelon and carry Norway.The Messi Successor: Nico Paz is lighting it up under Cesc Fàbregas at Como—can he set the world stage alight for Argentina?Real Madrid's 21-Year-Old Spark: Turkey's ultimate creative weapon who racked up 14 assists this season and is ready to dominate Group A (even if Shaq hopes he plays poorly against Australia!).Leipzig's Flying Wingers: Antonio Nusa's electric pace for Norway and the €90M-rated Ivorian diamond, Jan Diamonde, who is heavily rumored to be Mohamed Salah's ultimate replacement at Liverpool.Brentford's Scouting Masterclass: Why 24-year-old pressing machine Igor Thiago is exactly the true Number 9 Brazil has been missing for a decade under Carlo Ancelotti.The Eredivisie Top Scorer: Feyenoord's Ayase Ueda, who scored 26 goals this season and is carrying the entire attacking load for an athletic, explosive Japan squad.The Red Redemption: Why international tournament football is the perfect stage for Manchester United's Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) and Liverpool's Florian Wirtz (Germany) to set the record straight after a rollercoaster domestic season.Listen Instantly: Want to hear every episode the exact second we finish recording? Support us on Patreon to unlock instant early access, enter our official Predictor League, and claim your country in the World Cup Sweepstakes! Check it out at patreon.com/futinreviewSupport the Daily Grind: Take 10 seconds to hit that 5-star review button on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It means the world to us and helps us reach more fans just as the tournament begins!Share the Auxiliary Cord: Send this episode to that one mate who only watches football during the World Cup and needs to know who the exciting young players are.Instagram: @futinreviewTikTok: @futinreviewpodcastWebsite: futinreview.comTomorrow on Episode 9: "It's Coming Hame!" Our Scottish friends are taking over the mics to explain exactly what that means. See you tomorrow—catcha!00:00 - The Breakout Stars of World Cup 2026: Welcome to Episode 900:48 - Superstar Talk: Can Erling Haaland Lift Norway to the Quarterfinals?04:19 - The Nike Ad Hype & Nathan's Subtle Digs at Manchester City05:26 - Gem 1: Nico Paz (Argentina) & Learning under Cesc Fàbregas at Como06:38 - Gem 2: Real Madrid's 21-Year-Old Turkish Maestro (Arda Güler)08:43 - Turkey's Unpredictability & Facing the Intense North American Climate09:40 - Gem 3: Antonio Nusa (Norway) & The "Inverted Winger" Danger11:17 - Tactical Caveat: Will the Brand-New Tournament Pitches Affect Pace?12:35 - Fact Check: The Only Curaçao Player Actually Born on the Island13:04 - Gem 4: Jan Diamonde (Ivory Coast) & The €90M Mohamed Salah Replacement Rumors16:22 - Gem 5: Igor Thiago (Brazil) & Brentford's Elite Scouting System19:26 - Can Thiago Become Ancelotti's Focal Point for Vinícius Jr. & Neymar?20:36 - Gem 6: Ayase Ueda (Japan) & Carrying the Load for Feyenoord21:58 - The Athleticism of Japan & The Tragic Loss of Arne Slot at Liverpool23:24 - Gem 7: Florian Wirtz (Germany) & Settling into the Premier League System25:56 - Gem 8: Kendry Páez (Ecuador) & The Football Manager Wonderkid Trap28:07 - Gem 9: Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) & Scoring the Winner Against France29:33 - Outro: Five-Star Reviews, Patreon Perks & "It's Coming Hame" Tomorrow!

Africa is the literal center of the world's map and increasingly the center of gravity for ISIS, the manpower source for Russia's war in Ukraine, and the contested geopolitical ground where China builds bases and drops off free weapons. Our first active-duty guest pulls back the curtain on a combatant command that runs on 0.1% of the defense budget. LTG John W. Brennan Jr. is Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command and a 30-year career Special Forces officer, with command tours spanning 5th Special Forces Group, the anti-ISIS task force in Syria, and 1st Special Forces Command. He's joined by ChinaTalk's Justin, who served under Brennan as a young NCO in the Middle East. We discuss… How AFRICOM runs a counter-VEO away game on 0.1% of the defense budget by working “by, with, and through” partners “Putin's Purse”: trafficking thousands of Africans onto the Ukrainian front lines under false pretenses The Houthi–al-Shabaab pipeline and the threat triangle around Djibouti's PRC naval base Building an “alternate DIB in exile”: drone centers of excellence in Morocco, South African artillery, Namibian satellite radios Why Brennan wants to “declare jihad against proprietary data streams” and where AI actually helps a combatant commander decide WarTalk's first Ivorian dance party suno song: https://suno.com/s/1hhJTtwBn2NGR8eT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Africa is the literal center of the world's map and increasingly the center of gravity for ISIS, the manpower source for Russia's war in Ukraine, and the contested geopolitical ground where China builds bases and drops off free weapons. Our first active-duty guest pulls back the curtain on a combatant command that runs on 0.1% of the defense budget. LTG John W. Brennan Jr. is Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command and a 30-year career Special Forces officer, with command tours spanning 5th Special Forces Group, the anti-ISIS task force in Syria, and 1st Special Forces Command. He's joined by ChinaTalk's Justin, who served under Brennan as a young NCO in the Middle East. We discuss… How AFRICOM runs a counter-VEO away game on 0.1% of the defense budget by working “by, with, and through” partners “Putin's Purse”: trafficking thousands of Africans onto the Ukrainian front lines under false pretenses The Houthi–al-Shabaab pipeline and the threat triangle around Djibouti's PRC naval base Building an “alternate DIB in exile”: drone centers of excellence in Morocco, South African artillery, Namibian satellite radios Why Brennan wants to “declare jihad against proprietary data streams” and where AI actually helps a combatant commander decide WarTalk's first Ivorian dance party suno song: https://suno.com/s/1hhJTtwBn2NGR8eT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Juventus signed Jeremie Boga in February 2026, it was a calculated act of creative desperation. What followed was an immediate injection of unpredictable flair and controlled chaos into a stalling Bianconeri frontline.In this episode, we break down the immense impact of the 29-year-old Ivorian international and how he completely shook up Italian football: Analyzing Boga's lethal low center of gravity, devastating one-on-one dribbling, and his uncanny ability to weave out of intense multi-man presses.Dissecting the stats from his 2025–26 campaign, highlighted by four quick goals and game-changing performances off the bench in Serie A and the Coppa Italia. Tracking his journey from Chelsea's academy through his breakout at Sassuolo, a tumultuous end at Nice, and his ultimate re-emergence under the lights in Turin.We also explore how his presence alone forced defensive reorganizations across the league, opening up vital space for teammates like Dušan Vlahović and Kenan Yıldız. Jeremie Boga Juventus, Serie A 2026, Juventus football podcast, football transfer news, Ivorian winger.

Send us Fan MailJune 2, 2026. I was planning on doing the next podcast on developing an assortment of chocolates.  Instead, I ran into a conversation on YouTube between Carl Sagan, a liberal and famous astrophysicist, and Dennis Prager, a conservative talk show host with a beguiling sense of humorThis podcast treats six questions that Dennis Prager asks of Carl Sagan, who instead of being forgotten, is more timely and more important than ever.In the podcast, I mention what progress we are making.  This includes developing a new and very exciting web site for Chocolat des Villages, France.  My next podcast will include a link to it.As always, please join PH&F in its efforts to empower the Ivorian cocoa farmer!  Tom NeuhausWrite to me at  tom@projecthopeandfairness.org To learn more, visit  www.projecthopeandfairness.orgListen to Podcast 63—>https://www.buzzsprout.com/1057903/episodes/19272182Support the showWrite to me at  twneuhaus@gmail.comTo learn more, visit  http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org

Send us Fan MailThis podcast treats a phenomenon that has always intrigued me:   human memory, which is a gift thatt differentiates us from other life forms.   The most enduring type of memory is called the “flashbulb memory”,  using photography as a metaphor to highlight its enduring nature.Memories of food, perhaps our greatest passion, entrain five sensory aspects:  taste, aroma, texture, vision, and sound.  And it is these five senses combined with emotions that make flashbulb food memories so durable and interesting.In this podcast, number 61, I have described fourteen food memories that have endured in my brain.  I hope you enjoy hearing them.  Please join PH&F in its efforts to empower the Ivorian cocoa farmer!  Tom NeuhausSupport the showWrite to me at  twneuhaus@gmail.comTo learn more, visit  http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org

Send us Fan MailNovember 5, 2022Five days in the Ivorian booth, talking to visitors.Description of the buildingThe burgeoning B2B (Bean-to-bar) market.  The tools of the B2B trade.  Melangeur companies.Pioneers:  John Nanci, John Scharffenberger, Frederick SchillingThe CCC--Conseil du Café-CacaoNeed for Côte d'Ivoire to diversify its market--to quality chocolate.History of SOCOPLAN;  Types of chocolate manufactured.Support the showWrite to me at  twneuhaus@gmail.comTo learn more, visit  http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org

Joel, a counselor in NYC, grew up in a Haitian and Ivorian household where Creole was the language at home, Joel's job is centered on the "addictive" feeling of genuinely helping people. We get into why the current healthcare system is so broken, especially how "zip code privilege" determines who gets quality therapy and why his MBA showed him that corporate cost-cutting usually happens at the expense of real healing. Joel explains the frustration of being a specialist in EMDR and seeing healthcare managers pass patients off to less experienced therapists just to save a buck, proving that those who need help the most are often the ones the system leaves behind. We also dive into some heavy but necessary topics like ecological inheritance, how wealth and trauma are passed down through generations, and why it's so important to own your narrative even when the beginning of your story was shaped by things like trauma or abandonment. Joel shares some great advice on "re-parenting," breaking the cycle of conditional love, and why Millennials are actually the most adaptive generation for shifting these old cultural schemas. We wrap things up by talking about anger. Joel sees it as a healthy sign that you're alive, whether you're a Boomer, a Millennial, or Gen Z. It's a raw look at how to stop letting your emotions or your culture become a prison and how to start expressing what you actually need from the people around you.

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you'll hear the answer to the question about women's concerns in Côte d'Ivoire. There are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listeners Corner”, Ollia Horton's “Happy Moment”, and a tasty musical dessert on Erwan Rome's “Music from Erwan”. All that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week. 2026 is right around the corner, and I know you want to be a part of our annual New Year celebration, where, with special guests, we read your New Year's resolutions. You must get your resolutions to me by 15 December to be included in the show. You don't want to miss out! Send your New Year's resolutions to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your music requests, so get them in! Send your music requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr  Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all! Facebook: Be sure to send your photos for the RFI English Listeners Forum banner to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr More tech news: Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Just go to YouTube and write RFI English in the search bar, and there we are! Be sure to subscribe to see all our videos. Would you like to learn French? RFI is here to help you! Our website “Le Français facile avec rfi” has news broadcasts in slow, simple French, as well as bilingual radio dramas (with real actors!) and exercises to practice what you have heard. Go to our website and get started! At the top of the page, click on “Test level”, and you'll be counselled on the best-suited activities for your level according to your score. Do not give up! As Lidwien van Dixhoorn, the head of “Le Français facile” service, told me: “Bathe your ears in the sound of the language, and eventually, you'll get it”. She should know – Lidwien is Dutch and came to France hardly able to say “bonjour” and now she heads this key RFI department – so stick with it! Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts! In addition to the breaking news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts that will leave you hungry for more. There's Spotlight on France, Spotlight on Africa, the International Report, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We also have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. Remember, podcasts are radio, too! As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service.  Please keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our excellent staff of journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with! To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” at the top of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone. To listen to our podcasts from your mobile phone, slide through the tabs just under the lead article (the first tab is “Headline News”) until you see “Podcasts”, and choose your show.   Teachers take note!  I save postcards and stamps from all over the world to send to you for your students. If you would like stamps and postcards for your students, just write and let me know. The address is english.service@rfi.fr  If you would like to donate stamps and postcards, feel free! Our address is listed below.  Independent RFI English Clubs: Be sure to always include Audrey Iattoni (audrey.iattoni@rfi.fr) from our Listener Relations department in all your RFI Club correspondence. Remember to copy me (thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr) when you write to her so that I know what is going on, too. N.B.: You do not need to send her your quiz answers! Email overload! This week's quiz: On 1 November, I asked you to listen to RFI English journalist Melissa Chemam's podcast Spotlight on Africa: “Inside Côte d'Ivoire's pivotal election: voices of hope and uncertainty”. Melissa had traveled to Côte d'Ivoire to cover their presidential election and talked to a wide variety of people about their hopes, their fears, and their desires for their country. Near the beginning of the show, Melissa talks about women who, she says, were very involved in the campaigns – as event organizers, supporters, and mothers. Melissa enumerates the main concerns of the Ivorian women – and that was your question. What are the four main concerns the women of Côte d'Ivoire voiced during the presidential campaign? The answers are, as Melissa noted in her podcast, work, school for kids, childcare, and healthcare. In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question: How do you make friends as an adult? Do you have a bonus question idea? Send it to us! The winners are: RFI Listeners Club member Father Stephen Wara. Father Stephen is also the winner of this week's bonus question. Congratulations on your double win, Father Steve! Also on the list of lucky winners this week are RFI Listeners Club members Zenon Teles, the president of the Christian – Marxist – Leninist - Maoist Association of Listening DX-ers in Goa, India; Radhakrishna Pillai from Kerala State in India; Helmut Matt from Herzbolheim, Germany, and last but not least, Dipita Chakrabarty from New Delhi, India. Congratulations winners! Here's the music you heard on this week's programme: “Tapez fort” produced by DJ Tevecinq; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer; “Happy” by Pharrell Williams;  “Little Toot” by Allie Wrubel, sung by the Andrews Sisters, and “Little Rootie Tootie” by Thelonious Monk, performed by Monk and the Thelonius Monk Trio.  Do you have a music request? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr This week's question ... you must listen to the show to participate. 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The election campaign in Ivory Coast has come with an upsurge in disinformation on social media. Supporters of both the ruling and opposition parties have circulated fake news about presidential candidates and Abidjan is concerned about destabilisation attempts from abroad, including from its neighbour Burkina Faso. As a response, the Ivorian government has begun censoring posts and making arrests. This report by Julia Guggenheim and Damien Koffi (Adapted by Tom Canetti).

Guineans will vote in a referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, that would permit junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president, despite his promise not to do so when he seized power four years ago. Political analyst Renna Hawili explains the other major proposals.Also, will a new World Trade Organisation agreement help protect the livelihoods of fishing communities off the coast of Africa?And hear why an Ivorian musician's performance at a festival in Paris, was cancelled.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Makuochi Okafor, Yvette Twagiramariya, Ayuba Iliya, Madina Maishanu and Stefania Okereke Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi, Samuel Murunga, Maryam Abdalla and Andre Lombard

Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awurbe Esq., together with the Bole District Security Council led by the DCE for Bole, Abdulai Muhmod, has paid a visit to Côte d'Ivoire Minister and MP for Gbouna and Vonkori to thank the government officials for receiving and protecting Ghanaian refugees who fled for refuge over the recent land dispute at Gbiniyiri along the Black Volta in Ghana

Darren talks with N'doli Jean-Hugues "Cherif," a French and Ivorian candidate who gained admission to both INSEAD and London Business School's MBA programs. Cherif, an older full-time MBA candidate with diverse experience across five roles - including audit, management consulting, investment banking and infrastructure project finance in the public and private sector - shares his five key success factors for MBA admissions.TopicsIntroduction (0:00)Cherif's Background & Pre-MBA Plan & Goals (3:10)How Cherif Found Career Mentors & Built Future Opportunities (10:40)Cherif's 5 Key Success FactorsUnwavering Focus (17:20)Strategic Peer Review (27:15)Work with a Consultant (34:30)Self-awareness (43:15)Narrative Coherence (52:30)How Cherif Assessed his Competitiveness (1:00:00)Cherif's Interview Tips for Insead & London Business School (1:07:10)Cherif's Final Tips (1:24:00)About Our GuestN'doli Jean-Hugues Cherif graduated from Cranfield University with a Masters in Management and Concordia University with a Bachelors in Political Science. He will be attending the Insead MBA program in Fontainebleau, France, focused on a post-MBA career in infrastructure-focused private equity.After getting his Masters, Cherif worked as an auditor for PwC, management consultant for Square Management, and then in Financial Advisory and Project Finance for the government of Côte d'Ivoire and then as an investment banker for Obara Capital. He then returned to Paris with his family to do Financial Advisory and Project Finance for Egis.Show NotesFollow N'doli Jean-Hugues Cherif on LinkedInHow I Got Into Insead & London Business School: 5 Game-Changing Success Factors by N'doli Jean-Hugues Cherif (My Admissions Journey Series)Insead MBAInfravenir: Young Infrastructure Professionals in FranceThe Glocap Guide To Getting A Job In Private Equity: Behind the Scenes Insight Into How PE Funds Hire by Brian KorbLondon L. - MBA Admissions ConsultantMore ResourcesGet free school selection help at Touch MBAGet pre-assessed by top international MBA programsGet the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business SchoolsOur favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)

In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocious, principled six-year-old girl—who challenged everything from soup to capitalism—shaped generations of readers in Argentina and beyond. Frank discusses the joys and puzzles of translating Mafalda's quick wit and political edge, while Samanta recalls how the strip introduced her to feminism, philosophy, and satire as a child. The conversation touches on cartooning as subversion, and why Mafalda's questions still matter today. Whether you're meeting Mafalda for the first time or grew up with her, this episode is a moving celebration of one of the 20th century's most enduring comic heroines.Buy Mafalda: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/mafalda-3*Samanta Schweblin won the 2022 National Book Award for Translated Literature for her story collection, Seven Empty Houses. Her debut novel, Fever Dream, was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, and her novel Little Eyes and story collection Mouthful of Birds have been longlisted for the same prize. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages, and her stories have appeared in English in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Granta, Harper's Magazine and elsewhere. Originally from Buenos Aires, Schweblin lives in Berlin. Good and Evil and Other Stories is her third collection.Frank Wynne is a writer and award-winning literary translator. Born in Ireland he has lived and worked in Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, London, Buenos Aires and currently lives in San José, Costa Rica. He has translated more than a dozen major novels, among them the works of Michel Houellebecq, Frédéric Beigbeder, Pierre Mérot and the Ivorian novelist Ahmadou Kourouma. A journalist and broadcaster, he has written for the Sunday Times, the Independent, the Irish Times, Melody Maker, and Time Out.Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company.Listen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Loye and Fola provide updates on Nigeria's lack of ambassadors, an offer made by Somaliland to President Trump, and the acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+ and what it means for the African media landscape. But first, they provide quick updates on Alassane Ouattara's announcement of his decision to run for a fourth term in the upcoming Ivorian elections, as well as on the recent helicopter crash in Ghana.Time stamps:01:02 Updates on Alassane Ouattara's announcement to run for a fourth term and on the helicopter crash in Ghana03:51 Where are Nigeria's ambassadors?09:22 Somaliland's offer to Trump18:24 Canal+'s acquisition of MultiChoice34:44 What in the worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

Welcome to Forest Fan TV for a live transfer update on Nottingham Forest! Wolfie takes you through all the latest transfer news, starting with more reports on the Douglas Luiz move from Juventus, which continues to gain momentum. With the Brazilian midfielder reportedly prioritising a Premier League return and negotiations progressing, the deal looks promising, but questions linger about the structure—could it involve a loan with an obligation to buy? Wolfie will break down the latest developments and what this means for Nuno Espirito Santo's squad as they prepare for the Premier League and Europa League. A potential twist in the Luiz saga is the possibility of Ibrahim Sangare heading the other way if the deal goes through. The Ivorian midfielder, who has shone in pre-season despite limited game time last year, has been linked with a move, and his exit could free up space and funds. Wolfie will explore how this might impact the midfield balance, especially with Elliot Anderson and Ryan Yates already in the mix, and whether Sangare's departure would be a loss or a strategic shift. We'll also dive into the ongoing Igor Jesus transfer price controversy, with conflicting reports suggesting Forest paid anywhere from £10m to €37m for the Botafogo striker. Wolfie will sift through the details, addressing the discrepancies and speculating on whether add-ons or currency issues are at play. Jump into the live chat and share your thoughts—do you think Luiz and Sangare moves will happen, and what's your take on the Jesus fee? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to join the discussion! #nffc #juventus #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to Forest Fan TV for a live podcast of "Grumpy Old Reds," where Wolfie and the panel dive into all things Nottingham Forest! This week, they're tackling the big topic of Nuno Espirito Santo switching his style of play to be less defensive this season, aiming for a more attacking approach to suit the Europa Conference League and Premier League challenges. With new signings like Dan Ndoye and the Botafogo duo in the mix, the panel debates whether this tactical shift will pay off or if it risks exposing the Reds' backline—tune in for their fiery opinions! The conversation heats up with the latest on Douglas Luiz's potential move from Juventus to Forest, with reports suggesting a deal is close as the Brazilian has given the green light to return to the Premier League. The panel also explores the ripple effect, including the possibility of Ibrahim Sangare exiting if Luiz arrives, with the Ivorian linked to a move away after limited minutes. Wolfie and the crew will break down what this means for the midfield and how it fits Nuno's new vision—expect some passionate takes! Jump into the live chat and share your thoughts as the podcast unfolds! Do you back Nuno's less defensive approach, and are you excited about Luiz or worried about Sangare's potential departure? Let's hear your views on the Reds' season ahead—don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to join the banter! #nottinghamforest #transfernews #nffc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Douglas Luiz potential loan with an option to buy is getting closer! For Exclusive Content Join FFTV Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForestFanTV Welcome to Forest Fan TV for the latest transfer update on Nottingham Forest! Exciting news is emerging as the transfer of Douglas Luiz from Juventus to the City Ground appears to be getting closer, with reports indicating Forest are in active communication with the Italian club and preparing to submit an offer. The Brazilian midfielder, who struggled for minutes at Juventus, has reportedly given the green light to a move to Forest, eager to return to the Premier League after his successful stint at Aston Villa. This could be a major coup for Nuno Espirito Santo as the Reds look to strengthen their midfield ahead of the Europa Conference League. If Luiz's transfer goes through, it might pave the way for an exit, with Ibrahim Sangare potentially leaving the club. The Ivorian midfielder, who joined for £30m from PSV in 2023, could be allowed to leave if Luiz transfer is secured. Let us know your thoughts on the Douglas Luiz transfer and if you would be happy to see Sangare leave the City Ground or Not. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Forest Fan TV, for all your latest Nottingham Forest News. #nffc #juventus #transfernews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Grant DiesOn July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant—former president and Union general—died of throat cancer at age 63. While honored as a national hero, Grant spent his final years in financial ruin due to a high-profile fraud scandal. He had invested heavily in a Wall Street brokerage firm, Grant & Ward, run in part by his son and the scheming financier Ferdinand Ward. Ward operated what would now be recognized as a Ponzi scheme, using incoming investments to pay off earlier clients and falsely promising high returns. When the scheme collapsed in 1884, Grant lost virtually everything, and the public was stunned to see a former president facing poverty.Rather than accept charity, Grant chose to write his memoirs as a final act of financial restoration. He completed them just days before his death, and their publication by Mark Twain's publishing house ultimately secured his family's financial future. Meanwhile, Ferdinand Ward was arrested, tried, and convicted of grand larceny in 1885. He served six years in prison, and his case became one of the most publicized white-collar crime prosecutions of the 19th century.Legally, the case underscored the absence of federal oversight in securities and investment practices during the Gilded Age. There were no federal securities laws or regulatory agencies at the time, and prosecution of fraud fell to local authorities using traditional theft statutes. The scandal later became a reference point in discussions around the need for more structured investor protections, eventually influencing the rationale for the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Grant's financial downfall, despite his stature, revealed the vulnerability of even prominent individuals to unchecked financial fraud.A federal judge ruled that President Trump unlawfully removed two Democratic members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali held that the firings of Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka in April violated congressional protections that limit when board members can be dismissed. The decision orders both officials reinstated. At the time of their removal, only one board member remained—Republican Chairman Kyle Hauptman—leaving a regulatory gap in oversight of the $2.3 trillion credit union sector.Harper, initially appointed by Trump in 2019 and later elevated to chairman by President Biden, was serving a term set to expire in 2027. Otsuka was confirmed in 2023 with a term ending in 2029. Both argued their dismissals were unprecedented in the NCUA's nearly 50-year history. The Trump administration defended the firings by asserting broad presidential authority to remove such officials at will, a position echoed in other disputes over the limits of executive power at independent agencies. The ruling reinforces the legal principle that certain regulatory positions are protected from politically motivated removals.US judge rules Trump illegally fired two Democratic members of credit union agency | ReutersThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit dismissed a class action lawsuit brought by eight Malian citizens against Hershey, Nestlé, and five other major cocoa companies. The plaintiffs alleged they were trafficked as children and forced to work under brutal conditions on cocoa farms in Ivory Coast. They sought to hold the companies liable under U.S. laws against human trafficking and forced labor. However, the court ruled 3-0 that the complaint failed to plausibly connect the plaintiffs' forced labor to cocoa specifically sourced by the defendants.Judge Justin Walker wrote that while the companies purchase a large share of Ivorian cocoa, the complaint did not establish that the cocoa harvested by the plaintiffs ended up in the defendants' supply chains. The court emphasized that a general connection to a region is insufficient to meet legal standards for liability under trafficking laws. The trial court had previously ruled in favor of the companies in 2022.The plaintiffs' attorney, Terry Collingsworth, criticized the ruling, arguing that global corporations are effectively shielded from accountability by the opacity of their supply chains. He said his clients are considering further legal action. This decision follows a March 2024 ruling by the same court that dismissed similar claims against tech companies over child labor in cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Hershey, Nestle, other cocoa companies defeat appeal of child slavery lawsuit | ReutersThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that New Jersey cannot enforce its 2021 law banning new contracts for immigrant detention facilities. The court sided with CoreCivic, a major private prison operator, which had sued the state over the law's potential to block the renewal of its contract for a 300-bed detention center near Newark Airport. In a 2-1 decision, the panel held that New Jersey's ban unconstitutionally interferes with federal immigration enforcement, which relies heavily on private detention centers.Writing for the majority, Judge Stephanos Bibas stated that states cannot obstruct the federal government's operational choices, including its use of private contractors. The ruling emphasized that immigration enforcement is a federal domain, and state laws cannot disrupt its execution. Judge Thomas Ambro dissented, arguing the law only regulated state and local government actions, not the federal government directly.The case has national implications, as the federal government under both Republican and Democratic administrations has defended its authority to contract with private facilities for immigration detention. Critics, including New Jersey's attorney general and immigrant rights groups, argue that privatized detention presents serious health and safety risks and prioritizes profit over human rights. The ruling follows similar court decisions, including a 2022 case blocking California's comparable law while upholding a narrower Illinois statute.US court blocks New Jersey ban on immigrant detention in CoreCivic lawsuit | ReutersA federal judge in Manhattan formally dismissed a mail fraud case that had been effectively resolved over three decades ago but never officially closed. The defendant, Yousef Elyaho, was charged in 1991 with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. In 1993, he entered a deferred prosecution agreement, and his bond was released, meaning the case should have been dismissed if he complied with the agreement. However, due to an apparent administrative oversight, the case remained open on the docket for 32 years.No legal action occurred until 1999, when the case was oddly marked as reassigned to “Judge Unassigned,” and then sat idle for another 26 years. It was only in 2025 that the case came to the attention of U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams, who officially closed it. Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Balsamello acknowledged in a court filing that the government had intended to dismiss the case back in 1993.This unusual situation highlights how clerical errors can leave cases unresolved, despite defendants meeting their legal obligations. The judge's action brings formal closure to a prosecution that, in practice, ended decades ago.US ends a mail fraud case, 32 years late | ReutersAnd in a piece I wrote for Forbes this week:I draw a comparison between ancient Egypt's pyramid-building and the current surge in data center construction across the United States. In both cases, monumental building serves more as a symbol of legitimacy and power than as a practical investment in public welfare. Pharaohs once drained resources to erect ever-larger pyramids, eventually destabilizing their own society. Today, states offer enormous tax incentives to attract data centers—facilities that often generate minimal long-term employment while consuming huge amounts of electricity and water.In the piece, I focus on how these data centers, like the pyramids, have become political symbols. They are marketed as engines of innovation and economic growth but often leave the public footing the bill for infrastructure costs and strained utilities. For example, Pennsylvania passed a $75 million tax exemption for data centers, and similar policies have ballooned to over $1 billion in Texas. Meanwhile, the promised economic benefits frequently fail to materialize.I argue that this race to build tech infrastructure, without considering long-term sustainability or community impact, mirrors a historical pathology: spectacle overtaking substance. These facilities may one day be ruins of a different kind—monuments not to progress, but to political ambition and misaligned priorities.The Pharaohs Built Pyramids—We Build Data Centers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

We're kicking things off with exciting news — you can now send us a voice message directly through our website to join the conversation! Got a hot take, a question, or just want to say hi? We want to hear from you!: https://blackspinglobal.com/#:~:text=Join%20the%20conversation In this episode, we discuss how Naomi Osaka is back in the winner's circle, capturing the Saint-Malo title — her first since becoming a mom and her first since the 2021 Australian Open. Eliakim Coulibaly makes history as the first Ivorian to win a Challenger title — and in his home country, no less!  We break down the Madrid Open with Lucy sharing her experience on-site — from Coco Gauff's strong run to the final to Aryna Sabalenka's consistent excellence this season. Shoutout to Gabriel Diallo, who made the quarterfinals as a lucky loser, now jumping up to World No. 53! In tennis news: Jannik Sinner is back after his 3-month ban, and rising star Tyra Grant announces she's switching from the USA to represent Italy, her country of birth. We wrap things up with early takeaways from the Rome Open. Rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom. And join the conversation on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Bluesky. For daily tennis updates:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackspinglobal.bsky.social GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections

Catherine Byaruhanga, presenter and correspondent for the BBC News Channel, speaks to Tidjane Thiam, the main opposition leader in the Ivory Coast. Mr Thiam is a former CEO of Credit Suisse, with a lengthy and successful career in the financial sector abroad. Now, he wishes to stand for the Ivory Coast presidency - but his candidacy has been blocked by an Ivorian court. It has ruled he cannot run as he was not an Ivorian citizen when he registered on the electoral roll. Tidjane Thiam says the decision is politically motivated, a claim firmly rejected by the government of the Ivory Coast. But he is defending his right to run.Despite years of civil war since the turn of the century, Ivory Coast has a high level of income compared to its neighbours. But Mr Thiam believes more can be done to attract investment and to boost business - and that he has the financial expertise and contacts to make it happen.The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Catherine Byaruhanga Producers: Lucy Sheppard, Madeleine Drury Editor: Max DevesonGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

Ivory Coast's main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam has been struck off the electoral list. The judiciary has declared he is ineligible to run in October's presidential election due to his citizenship. Tidjane Thiam also held French citizenship which he renounced in order to run for the presidency. A court this week argued, that the former Credit Suisse boss forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he acquired French citizenship in 1987. We'll get analysisAlso, did past African National Congress party (ANC) governments in South Africa interfere with investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes? President Cyril Ramaphosa has set up an inquiry. How will it work?And, how does money laundering work, what is a 'grey list' and how do countries can get off it?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Producers: Tom Kavanagh and Nyasha Michelle in London and Richard Kagoe in Nairobi Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

In the latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy track down one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. A treble winner with Barcelona and one of the catalysts for Manchester City's recent dominance. It's Yaya Touré. Hailed by John as ‘the most complete African footballer to ever grace the Premier League, Touré cuts a laid back figure as he opens up on his early days at Barcelona, and how set about adapting to the demands of playing for ‘Més que un club', which included a reluctant date with a certain Cristiano Ronaldo. Touré also gives his verdict on Pep Guardiola's role in changing the game as we know it, reveals just how close he came to joining his ‘dream club' Arsenal and lifts the lid on his relationship with fellow Ivorian, Didier Drogba. And there's a bombshell admission to boot as well as he reveals the shock club he almost joined before land. https://www.instagram.com/obionepodcast?igsh=MWNzbHVocHdzeWZwdA== https://x.com/obionepodcast?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/share/1AJ7ZPB4Cp/?mibextid=wwXIfr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Emmanuel Agbadou scared of anyone in the Premier League? Find out from the Ivorian defender himself on today's Wolves Express, as well as from Wolves Academy's Natalie Scates on how the club have paid tribute to former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US this week announced that it would revoke the visas of all South Sudanese passport holders. This was in reaction, to the refusal by immigration authorities at Juba international airport to accept a deported individual. Who is the man at the heart of the dispute and what options does South Sudan have?Also, why campaigners in South Africa are concerned over the use of hazardous pesticides and worker safety on farmsAnd the Ivorian beauty pageant that has banned wigs and hair extensions. Is this a good idea or not? Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Philip Bull Producers: Patricia Whitehorn and Bella Hassan in London. Daniel Dadzie in Ghana. Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Episode 228: "Lagos 2 Crazy"In this episode of Submarine and A Roach, Nigeria's funniest podcast and Nigeria's #1 comedy podcast, hosts Tmt and Koj are joined by the exceptionally talented Ua.x—a singer, songwriter, performer, dancer, producer, director, filmmaker, and one of Nigeria's top location scouts.The episode kicks off with a discussion on mental health, framed as a transactional process where individuals accumulate "mental health points" on good days to utilize during challenging times.Koj presents his "Premise of the Week," asserting that religion is inherently transactional and expressing fatigue over the pretense that it isn't. This leads to a conversation about how many perceive God's existence through answered prayers or explicit denials, noting that the silence accompanying unanswered prayers can challenge one's faith. Koj humorously mentions wishing he had witnessed King Belshazzar's feast, where a divine hand appeared, as such an event would have solidified his faith unequivocally.The discussion naturally transitions to the scorching Lagos heat, humorously likened to hell. Tmt shares an anecdote about narrowly avoiding an accident, only to realize he had swerved to miss a Rolls Royce, prompting immediate regret.The hosts then delve into a captivating conversation with the recently married Ua.x, who recently released a video for his single "Lagos2Crazy." Ua.x recounts how the song came to him during a serene walk in Abuja amidst the pandemic, contrasting with Lagos's typical chaos. He also directed Burna Boy's latest music video for "Update," leading to a discussion about his journey in the Nigerian music industry.Koj and Ua.x reminisce about their university days, recalling their early music collaborations. Koj fondly remembers providing Ua.x with a pirated version of Final Cut Pro just before Ua.x ventured into video production—a journey that has now led him to direct a video for Koj's personal G.O.A.T.Ua.x candidly discusses his directorial journey, acknowledging the on-the-job learning curve and the humble beginnings of his initial productions. Musically, he credits Styl-Plus for inspiring his desire to create music and P-Square's "Game Over" album for fueling his passion for dynamic performances.Tmt shares his experience attending a St. Patrick's Day celebration in Lagos, sparking a conversation about the similarities between the Nigerian, Irish, and Ivorian flags. This leads to a humorous debate about alcohol preferences, with Koj revealing his aversion to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) liquors in favor of white liquors, prompting Tmt to quip, "He don't want no D.E.I. in his D.U.I."The trio explores what differentiates those who achieve significant success from equally talented peers, referencing Anthony Mackie's recent discussion about the pivotal role of being "hand-selected" in an artist's breakthrough.Koj reflects on the humbling experience of his best joke falling flat for the first time, and Ua.x concludes the episode by listing famous music videos he has directed for renowned artists.Tune in to this episode filled with insightful discussions, personal anecdotes, and the signature humor that defines Submarine and A Roach. Don't forget to check out Ua.x's latest album, "Love and Hustle": https://open.spotify.com/album/28UnTAsmLHRV708ogPuL4D

Ian Irving might have been glad of a day off, very glad indeed, were it not for Amad's late show at Old Trafford on Thursday night. He became Manchester United's second youngest hat-trickster after Wayne Rooney and their first since Cristiano Ronaldo.While the 22 year-old Ivorian has a long way to achieve the stature of those two players, he is well on his way to becoming a cult hero and is a shining light at a time when things are still not going to plan; the first 75 minutes of this game saw Southampton, yes Southampton, good value for a one-nil advantage.Brighton are next and, while they got their first win in nine Premier League games at Ipswich, they have a very good record against United in recent times. Meanwhile, on the transfer front, no news is both good news and bad news.Tickets to the live show at London's Leicester Square Theatre on 17th March can be purchased here: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/talk-of-the-devils-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving might have been glad of a day off, very glad indeed, were it not for Amad's late show at Old Trafford on Thursday night. He became Manchester United's second youngest hat-trickster after Wayne Rooney and their first since Cristiano Ronaldo. While the 22 year-old Ivorian has a long way to achieve the stature of those two players, he is well on his way to becoming a cult hero and is a shining light at a time when things are still not going to plan; the first 75 minutes of this game saw Southampton, yes Southampton, good value for a one-nil advantage. Brighton are next and, while they got their first win in nine Premier League games at Ipswich, they have a very good record against United in recent times. Meanwhile, on the transfer front, no news is both good news and bad news. Tickets to the live show at London's Leicester Square Theatre on 17th March can be purchased here: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/talk-of-the-devils-live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolves have made their first signing of 2025 as Ivorian defender Emmanuel Agbadou arrives at Molineux from French side Stade de Reims. Listen exclusively to the Old Gold's newest recruit on today's episode of Wolves Express. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ivory Coast has confirmed, French troops stationed in the region for decades, will begin withdrawing from Ivorian soil this month. This marks another shift in the growing trend across West Africa, where France is seeing a reduction in their military presence.  An analyst explains  the genesis of this resentment.Also, French President Emmanuel Macron was recently heckled during his visit to cyclone-hit Mayotte.  What's France's relationship with Mayotte?And will the rights of the Kua people in Botswana, also known as Bushmen, be better under new President Boko Duma's government ? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producer: Sunita Nahar in London Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

*) Israel strikes southern Gaza, kills at least 10 Palestinians At least ten Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a tent sheltering displaced families in southern Gaza's Al-Mawasi area, medics report. The attack on the site, designated as a humanitarian zone in Khan Younis, also left fifteen others wounded. *) Israel's war depletes Gaza's population by 6 percent Gaza's population has dropped six-percent over fifteen-months of war, with over fifty-five-thousand presumed dead and one-hundred-thousand fleeing, reports the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. Devastation has left twenty-two-percent of residents facing critical food insecurity, including three-thousand-five-hundred children at risk of starvation. Israel stands accused of genocide, as the International Court of Justice demands action to prevent further atrocities. *) Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans truck attack The death toll in a truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15, according to officials and thirty-five others were wounded when the vehicle plowed into a crowd during New Year celebrations. The FBI is investigating the attack as terrorism and believes the driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, may not have acted alone. Authorities are investigating potential accomplices and have found evidence suggesting possible explosive devices were planted before the attack. Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency and mobilised additional law enforcement. *) French troops to leave Ivory Coast in 2025 Big changes are underway in Ivory Coast as President Alassane Ouattara announces the withdrawal of French troops after decades of military presence. Starting January twenty-twenty-five, France's Port Bouet battalion will transition to Ivorian control. It is another step in West Africa's push for greater autonomy amid rising anti-French sentiment. France, now ousted from over seventy-percent of African countries where it once had troops, faces a major recalibration of its influence across the continent. *) Pakistan and India exchange nuclear facility and prisoner lists In a step towards transparency, Pakistan and India exchanged lists of nuclear facilities and prisoners, as per longstanding agreements. Pakistan shared details of two-hundred-and-sixty-six Indian prisoners, including two-hundred-and-seventeen fishermen, while India listed four-hundred-and-sixty-two Pakistani detainees, with eighty-one being fishermen. Both nations reiterated calls for swift repatriation of those who have completed sentences. Nuclear site details were exchanged under the 1988 pact, a tradition upheld since 1992.

Amad Diallo flipped a dismal derby on its head in the final ten minutes as Manchester United came from behind to win at the Etihad Stadium.Ruben Amorim took a sizeable gamble by leaving Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad and, with Mason Mount injured after fifteen minutes, it looked to have backfired.However, the young Ivorian won a penalty which his captain put away and then latched onto a Lisandro Martinez through-ball to finish from an acute angle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amad Diallo flipped a dismal derby on its head in the final ten minutes as Manchester United came from behind to win at the Etihad Stadium. Ruben Amorim took a sizeable gamble by leaving Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad and, with Mason Mount injured after fifteen minutes, it looked to have backfired. However, the young Ivorian won a penalty which his captain put away and then latched onto a Lisandro Martinez through-ball to finish from an acute angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Black country music is having its moment, Hana has always wondered why her Sudanese mom loved Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. You can hear country music playing in cafes in African capitals. There is a love of American country music among our African elders, many say they grew up with it. While for many, country music is associated with white culture and isn't relatable, for many African elders it holds a very special place in their hearts. Why? We explore the surprising histories and the appeal, and follow the story of legendary Ivorian country music duo Peter One & Jess Sah Bi.This ain't Texas. It's Africa.

The rise of Karim Konaté. Karim Konaté is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg and the Ivory Coast national team.

The Ivorian government has announced the dissolution of all student unions following the killing of two students, a crime attributed to the powerful Student and School Federation (Fesci).The group has long been accused of terrorising university campuses across the country, operating a cartel-like system and charging extortionate rents to over 5,000 unregistered students for university accommodation.During their investigation, authorities claim to have uncovered an underground tunnel used for torture and a secret brothel within Félix-Houphouët-Boigny University in Abidjan, the nation's capital.Multiple senior Fesci members have now been arrested in connection with the murders of students Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué, which occurred in August and September.The BBC's Nicolas Négoce reports on the union's vice grip on university campuses and students speak out for the first time about the culture of violence and fear.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: William Lee Adams Producer: Kevyah Cardoso Editor: Verity Wilde

Supporters of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara this week said they would back his bid for a fourth term in 2025. The 82-year-old Ouattara was re-elected in 2020 following a contested election. His opponents argued then that his third term bid was a violation of the constitution. Reuter's news agency reports that Ouattara has said that he would like to step down if his rivals would also commit to withdrawing from politics. Eric Edi, an Ivorian and Executive Secretary of the Committee of Action for Cote d'Ivoire, a US-based political movement, tells VOA's James Butty, the so-called petition is an attempt by President Ouattara to flout the constitution and maintain himself in power

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 Uber Eats world feed commentator Andy Scott and CBS Viacom's French football expert Jonathan Johnson to run the rule over an exciting two weeks of Ligue 1 Uber Eats and European football.The chaps discuss PSG's latest Ligue 1 Uber Eats title and the sudden departure of Will Still - or is it now Will No Longer? - from the Stade de Reims bench before digging into the European semi-final action that will see both PSG and OM vying for a spot in the Champions League and Europa League finals respectively.There's plenty of chat on the race for Europe and the battle to beat the drop, as well as a trip back to 2008 when unheralded Ivorian striker Amara Diané saved PSG's bacon - on the final day of the season! - and helped pave the way for the Uber-successful Qatari era.WATCH: Sochaux-PSG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iYP8ameJR4Robbie announces the winner of our signed Terem Moffi jersey while dropping clue #1 for the final jersey of the 2023-24 season - USMNT and Monaco star Folarin Balogun, the winner of which will be announced on our blockbuster final episode of the season on 20 May! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Interview with Jeff Quartermaine, Chairman & CEO of Perseus Mining Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/perseus-mining-pru-burgeoning-production-growth-targets-in-focus-600Recording date: 12th April 2024Perseus Mining (ASX/TSX:PRU) is hitting its stride as a rising mid-tier gold producer, with a clear strategy to grow production and mine life at its West African operations while expanding into new frontiers through the Nyanzaga acquisition in Tanzania and a strategic alliance in the Arabian-Nubian Shield.In a recent interview, Chairman and CEO Jeff Quartermaine outlined Perseus' multipronged approach to create value in a rising gold price environment. While optimizing its existing Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire mines remains the core focus, Perseus is pursuing an ambitious growth agenda to boost its scale and longevity.The centerpiece is the Nyanzaga project in Tanzania, acquired from OreCorp. Quartermaine sees potential to significantly expand the mine's throughput and life compared to OreCorp's plans, targeting first production in 2025. With $450-500 million in development capex funded from its balance sheet, Nanzaga offers a clear path to growth at attractive economics.Investors will be eyeing upcoming catalysts including infill drilling to expand resources, completion of engineering and design work, and resettlement milestones. "Nyanzaga could be a lot better than people expected, just like Yaouré which also had its naysayers," Quartermaine remarked, referencing Perseus' Ivorian mine which has exceeded expectations.Equally exciting is Perseus' new frontier in the Arabian-Nubian Shield through a strategic alliance with Saudi conglomerate Ajlan Brothers. Quartermaine believes the partnership's combination of Perseus' technical expertise and Ajlan's regional clout and funding heft is a "potential game-changer" in this prospective but underexplored region.One early initiative could see the partners join forces to develop Perseus' Meyas Sand gold project in Sudan, reducing Perseus' solo risk. More broadly, Quartermaine hinted at a rich deal pipeline that could meaningfully move the needle for Perseus. "This could be a case of 2 and 2 equals 6 rather than 4 or 5."Of course, delivering from Perseus' existing mines remains the top priority. Quartermaine highlighted efforts to extend mine lives at the Edikan and Sissingué operations through near-mine exploration, cost optimization to process lower-grade ore, and expanding pits using higher gold price assumptions.With Perseus' strong track record of reserve replacement and a motivated workforce aligned to keep mines running longer, investors can have confidence in the company's base case.The pieces are falling into place for Perseus to potentially re-rate and narrow its valuation discount to peers. Quartermaine attributed the gap to outdated perceptions around its African operating base and history of short mine lives - factors the company has addressed head-on with its recent growth initiatives.As Nyanzaga advances towards production and the Ajlan partnership bears fruit, Perseus' growth potential should become more apparent. With leverage to a rising gold price and a proven team at the helm, Perseus offers a compelling risk-reward proposition for investors seeking a disciplined growth story in the gold sector.—View Perseus Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/perseus-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This week we dive into the many lives and evolving music of much-respected singer and troubadour Peter One. Coming from humble beginnings in his native Ivory Coast, One became a folk hero for creating a new type of African roots music that was the backdrop for Nelson Mandela's fight against apartheid and gained him a following around the globe.  His partnership with longtime friend Jess Sah Bi created the 1985 classic (and newly reissued) Our Garden Needs Its Flowers and at their height, saw them playing stadiums across West Africa. The two mates from Abidjan were equally inspired by Ivorian village songs as Simon and Garfunkel, Dolly Parton and American soul titans like Otis Redding - creating a unique fusion while singing in French, English and Gouro (a Mande language). Escaping the unrest of his home country where he was a history teacher, One finally came to the United States and worked as a nurse for years before diving back into his original passion for music.  At the age of 67, last year One put out his heralded return LP Come Back To Me on Verve Forecast, featuring the golden-voiced harmonies and Ivorian country-folk songs he does best, with new forays into blues, French love songs and more - featuring his old partner Jess Sah Bi and new collaborators like Allison Russell. Co-produced by Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, John Prine) with contributions from members of Wilco and Calexico, the record shows that even as he nears seventy, One is only just getting started. Last year he even made his debut at the Grand Ole' Opry. 

We look back on the career of the one-time Leeds star as he prepares to hang up his Ivorian boots after facing off against Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay.

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo is once more throwing his hat into the ring. He's agreed to run in next year's Presidential election. He disputed the election results, back in the 2010 poll and that led to an outbreak of civil war in 2011. Thousands died or were displaced. What are his chances, this time round? Also a recent internet outage that affected West and Central Africa was caused by a break in a submarine cable system. How do cables, deep on the ocean floor, get fixed? And we hear thoughts of Ghanaian Afrobeats star, Kuami Eugene

The Ivorian brothers hoovered up silverware, shagged in car parks and led secret double lives. From cursing managers to comparing knobs, this is the story of football's friskiest fraternity… The Kolo Toure shower photo: https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1455418.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200b/0_Kolo-Toure.jpg Sign up for our newsletter: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Bennett presents reaction from outside the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria.John gets perspective from both nations as he's joined by Ivorian football journalist Salia Dramé and Nigerian broadcaster Fisayo Dairo.Friend of the pod George Addo also drops by to give his view on the tournament.

John Bennett is joined by former Cameroon and Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong to look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations final between Ivory Coast and Nigeria in Abidjan.We hear from former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou on his mentoring relationship with one of the Ivorian stars of the tournament, Brighton winger Simon Adingra.We also go behind the scenes in the Nigeria camp with their ex media officer Oluwatoyin Ibitoye who is now following the team as a broadcaster.

Ivorian man, Anselme Santos apologises to his wife and kids, after going viral for asking a Senegalese lady for number during an AFCON game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Voters in Comoros head to the polls on Sunday to elect the next president. The incumbent Azali Assoumani is seeking a fourth term, but who are his main challengers? The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, this Sunday, but next time hosts Kenya did not qualify for this year's tournament. Former Kenyan international Musa Otieno says the game's infrastructure in the country needs to improve. And Knives down, Gloves up, we hear from a young man with Ivorian and Guinean heritage, on the connection between good mental health and sport and why he established a boxing club after a lifechanging act of violence.