Podcasts about kenyan president william ruto

Kenyan President William Ruto wrapped up a four-day visit to China on Friday and returned home with a massive new railway deal and more than a billion dollars of investment pledges. Ruto's successful closing of the Phase III extension of the Standard Gauge Railway to the Ugandan border comes after nearly a decade of Kenyan lobbying in China. Also, this week, Eric & Géraud are at the Salzburg Global Forum in Austria, where they joined a diverse group of civil society stakeholders from across Africa to participate in a lively week-long conference on centering an African vision for a new multilateral future. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @christiangeraud Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

China and Kenya have elevated their relationship to a Community with a Shared Future for the New Era as Kenyan President William Ruto undertakes his five-day state visit to China from April 22 to 26. This marks Ruto's first official trip to China since taking office in 2022. During talks in Beijing, President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to multilateralism and global fairness, while Ruto praised China's stabilizing role and support for the Global South amid growing trade tensions. What outcomes can be expected from this upgraded partnership? How can the Global South unite in response to rising U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty? Liu Baocheng and Peter Kagwanja share their insights.

Kenyan President William Ruto is in China for a state visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, where the two leaders agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a "China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era." Xi described the move as a strategic choice reflecting global and historical trends, adding that China is ready to work with Kenya to set an example of all-weather China-Africa cooperation and promote solidarity among Global South nations.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met Kenyan President William Ruto, who is on a state visit to China. Premier Li expressed China's readiness to work with Kenya to enrich their partnership, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and strive toward modernization together.

① China and Kenya have upgraded their ties to a new level. Why is Kenyan President William Ruto's ongoing visit to China important to both sides? (00:54)② In a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, China's foreign minister said Beijing supports Tehran holding nuclear talks with Washington. We explore China's message on the Iran nuclear issue at a time when Iranian and US diplomats start talking to each other indirectly. (15:28)③ China has announced the successful launch its Shenzhou-20 mission. What role does this mission play in China's manned space program? (24:51)④ We take a look at a Federal Reserve report that points to growing signs of a slowdown in the US economy due to Washington's tariff policy. (35:11)⑤ How should Southeast Asia react to US tariffs of up to 3,500% on solar panels from the region? (43:51)

Kenyan President William Ruto is scheduled to travel to Beijing later this month for an official state visit, where he's widely expected to finalize a long-awaited deal to extend the Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to the Ugandan border. But the key question remains: will China agree to fund the 475-kilometer extension? Eric and Géraud also explore why a Chinese mining company continues to produce large volumes of cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite a government ban on exports of the valuable blue metal. Plus, they unpack the latest testimony from General Michael Langley, the top U.S. military commander for Africa, and what his comments reveal about Washington's current outlook on China-Africa relations. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @christiangeraud Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Kenyan President William Ruto's contributions of 20 million Kenyan shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry and the African Inland Church Fellowship-Annex have stirred controversy. Critics argue these donations blur church-state lines, while supporters claim they reflect a leader committed to faith and community.

The M23 rebels who seized the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma last week have announced a unilateral ceasefire effective today (February 4). In a statement Monday, the M23 said the ceasefire was for humanitarian purposes. The group denied that it was planning to capture the town of Bukavu or other parts of DRC. Meanwhile, Kenyan President William Ruto says DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have agreed to attend a joint East African Community and Southern African Development Community summit this weekend. Reporter Al Katanty Sabiti Djaffar in Goma talks to VOA'S James Butty about these developments

Kenyan President William Ruto, chair of the East African Community Heads of State Summit, has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Bram Verelst, a Senior Researcher with the Institute for Security Studies, a Pan African think tank headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, tells VOA's James Butty, the Luanda peace initiative hosted by African Union mediator and Angolan President Joao Lourenco is the best option for peace

On today's Daybreak Africa, Liberian police investigate a fire at the national legislature building, some suggest international experts be asked to help with the probe, and Kenyan President William Ruto staunchly defends a livestock vaccination program. All this and more and Daybreak Africa.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that attacks on Russian territory will escalate its conflict with Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls the Russian strike with a new ballistic missile "a severe escalation." Beijing hosts the annual U.S.-China People's Dialogue, aiming to foster stronger ties. Kenyan President William Ruto defends his administration's economic record in his State of the Nation address in parliament.

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of the airport deal and another one to develop power transmission lines in Kenya - post the US indictment. We hear from the government spokesperson Gabriel Muthuma.We get reaction from India to the criminal charges against Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest men.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

Kenyan President William Ruto says his country's commitment to international peace and security is unwavering. Speaking Thursday at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ruto touted Kenya's peacekeeping role in Somalia, Haiti and its involvement with South Sudan's Tumaini Peace Initiative. He called for more international support to troop-contributing countries to complete the job in Haiti

The Middle East is on edge as Israel prepares for a possible ground operation in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the US and France, among others, are working feverishly on a ceasefire plan between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address the UN General Assembly on Friday, and signals no such restraint. Correspondent Ben Wedeman joins Christiane from Tyre, Lebanon  Also on today's show: Kenyan President William Ruto; Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Javad Zarif; former NIH Director Francis Collins  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenyan President William Ruto has landed in the Haitian capital to assess a Kenya-led security mission in the Caribbean nation, a day after a United Nations expert warned that Haiti faced deepening violence and insecurity.

Kenyan President William Ruto says he'll send another 600 police to Haiti, bringing the number there to 1000. What impact are they making on the gangs that run 80% of that country. The Miombo Forest covering much of southern and central Africa is being hacked down indiscriminately to supply wood to China.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenya will deploy 600 more police officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. During his impromptu visit to the officers in Port-au-Prince, Kenyan President William Ruto called on the United Nations to provide more resources to the Kenyan-led mission. Maureen Ojiambo reports

China's new ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, spoke out forcefully this week to condemn the ongoing problem of illegal mining in the country and issued a fresh warning to his compatriots that if they are caught breaking the law, the embassy will not be there to bail them out. Also, Kenyan President William Ruto traveled to Germany where he was once again pressed by the media to answer the ridiculous question of whether he prefers Western or Chinese investment. Eric & Géraud also discuss a recent Congressional hearing in the United States about China's role in Africa and why the proceedings desperately needed a fact checker. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @christiangeraud Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth FOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

On Daybreak Africa: Head of the African Union's health watchdog said it was time for the West to show it had learned from the Covid pandemic and not abandon Africa during the mpox outbreak. Plus, the US proposes two new permanent seats on the UN Security Council for Africa. A new report says if the Islamic State Somalia branch has become a financial hub, its leader may become overall chief of the IS. Kenyan President William Ruto visits Germany. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolves the National Assembly and calls for new legislative elections on November 17. As the gender gap among voters widens, will women push Kamala Harris to victory in the US election. For this and more tune in to Daybreak Africa!

Join Lira Ndifon on a deep dive into self-reflection and the pressing issues facing Africa. In this episode, we explore the complexities of leadership, human rights, and the pursuit of justice. From the vibrant streets of Kenya to the global stage, we unpack the challenges and aspirations of a continent on the rise.We begin by emphasizing the importance of self-reflection as a tool for personal growth and spiritual connection. This episode delves into the power of introspection and its role in addressing the multifaceted issues plaguing Africa. With raw honesty and passion, we discuss the ongoing struggles for human rights, particularly highlighting the situation in Kenya.A pivotal moment arrives as we analyze a tense exchange between Kenyan President William Ruto and journalist Linus Kekai. We dissect the president's responses to critical questions about police brutality, human rights abuses, and economic inequality. Through this intense dialogue, we expose the deep-rooted challenges facing the nation and the urgent need for transformative leadership.The conversation takes a sharp turn as we examine Kenya's decision to deploy troops to Haiti. We question the rationale behind this move, considering the pressing issues at home. This decision raises concerns about the priorities of African leaders and the exploitation of the continent's resources.Ultimately, a new focus on the welfare of residents rather than political ambition is what the people of Kenya and many other African countries are demanding for. The corruption and institutional shortcomings of the continent prevent it from realizing its enormous potential. With their newfound understanding, the youth are prepared to take the lead, and it is imperative that the elder generation make way to make room for a new generation of leaders. There is a real chance for a future in which ambitions, rights, and dignity are valued highly.This episode serves as a call to action for African leaders to prioritize the needs of their people. We urge them to invest in education, healthcare, and economic development while upholding human rights and fostering good governance. Join us as we explore the complexities of Africa's journey towards a brighter future.#podcast #selfreflection #africa #africanleaders #humanrights #socialjustice #kenya #leadership #change #kenyanpolitics #policebrutality #corruption #youthunemployment #africanunity #economicfreedom #goodgovernance #democracy #equality #empowerment #wakeupcall#timeforchange #leadershipproblems #africasrising #voicesofafrica #africanaissance #afropolitan #globalcitizenshiphttps://prolonfast.com/products/gofast?rfsn=7553594.01507e9&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7553594.01507e9Support the Show.

Kenyan President William Ruto says there will be no more protests in Kenya. Youth who make up the Gen-Z movement successfully led demonstrations calling for the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2023. They are again demanding that the President resign. But speaking Sunday after a church service, Ruto warned of dire consequences and that his government will deal firmly with those who engage in mayhem, anarchy and the destruction of property

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Kenyan political economist Martin Andati says President William Ruto's decision to dissolve his cabinet has come too late. In a move that has been seen as a response to mounting pressure, Ruto fired his entire cabinet, with the exception of the deputy president and one senior cabinet member. Andati argues that the President is finally yielding to the intense pressure generated by the widespread protests that have posed the greatest challenge to his two-year presidency. He shared his insights with our Senior Producer, Ronald Phiri...

Ralph welcomes Washington Post reporter Shannon Osaka to discuss her new article, “The Plastics We Breathe” and the shocking truth that all of the plastic we're using isn't just polluting the environment—it's polluting our bodies as well. Then, Ralph checks in on the state of the industrial hemp movements with “Hempster” filmmaker and activist Michael Henning. Shannon Osaka is a climate reporter covering policy, culture, and science for the Washington Post. Before joining the Post, she was a climate reporter at the nonprofit environmental outlet Grist.Microplastics are not only around us, they're also inside us…This is a really difficult problem, and it's partly because there is no one microplastic. Microplastics are made of a whole bunch of different materials—they're made with different chemical additives. So scientists have found that microplastics can have certain effects in the laboratory—they can cause cell death, they can cause tissue damage, they can cause allergic reactions, they are starting to put the pieces together on the impact on human health.Shannon Osaka[“The Plastics We Breathe” by Shannon Osaka and Simon Ducroquet] comes across as a massive global assault—hour by hour, a violent, violent pandemic—when you look at the fact that it's everywhere, it's in the water, it's in the air, it's in human bodies, it's in the animals that are eaten, it's in the pipes, it's being swallowed regularly, it's invisible, it doesn't produce immediate pain, it's in the placenta, the liver, the breast milk.Ralph NaderMichael Henning is a filmmaker, public speaker, and longtime proponent of the Industrial Hemp Movement. He is the director of Hempsters: Plant the Seeds, a documentary about the struggle to legalize industrial hemp.The DEA is the most profitable hemp farmer in the world. They get a million dollars per acre. Here's the irony of all this—they're cutting down feral ditch weed…Well, why the hell are they eradicating cannabis when it's legal to grow in all 50 states? They're taking us to the cleaners with the amount of money that taxpayers pay to support the Cannabis Eradication Program.  How can you have a Cannabis Eradication Program when it's legal to grow in all 50 states?Michael HenningIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 7/3/241. Following President Biden's disastrous performance in the first presidential debate, pressure is beginning to build for Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee against Trump. The Texas Tribune reports Congressman Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat representing Austin, Texas is the first to explicitly call for Biden to stand down, writing in a statement, “President Biden...has the opportunity to encourage a new generation of leaders from whom a nominee can be chosen to unite our country though an open, democratic process….I am hopeful that he will make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw. I respectfully call on him to do so.” Other top Democrats have not gone quite so far, but haven't closed the door completely. Congressman Jim Clyburn, a powerful South Carolina Democrat and co-chair of Biden's campaign, told MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell “I will support…[Vice President Kamala Harris if President Joe Biden]…were to step aside,” per NBC's Gary Grumbach. NBC reports House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said Biden's mental fitness is a “legitimate question.”2. Israel's rabidly right-wing Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has issued a statement on Twitter responding to claims from Palestinian prisoners that they faced “rape, physical and psychological torture, deprivation of food, medicine and sleep, humiliation and degradation,” in Israeli prisons, per the Middle East Eye. In this statement, Ben Gvir wrote “Everything published about the abominable conditions…was true…I have already proposed a much simpler solution…enacting the death penalty.”3. +972 Magazine is out with a report on the Sde Teiman detention center in the Negev desert, where Israel has held more than 4,000 Palestinian prisoners since October 7th. The magazine report recounts the countless instances of horrific abuse at the detention center, many perpetrated against Arab-Israeli citizens. The magazine also cites the New York Times report that “doctors at the facility were instructed not to write their names on official documents or address each other by name in the presence of patients, for fear of being later identified and charged with war crimes at the International Criminal Court.”4. CNN reports that the Israeli military has “issued new evacuation orders…for areas in southern Gaza, including eastern Khan Younis and Rafah….[forcing] residents, many already displaced, to find new shelter,” in advance of yet another ground invasion. The Gaza European Hospital, one of the last hospitals in Gaza, is located within this evacuation zone. While the IDF has said the evacuation order “does not apply to the patients in the European Hospital or the medical staff working there,” the hospital has already “transferred patients, including those in intensive care and babies in incubators…to other facilities ‘in fear of bloodshed,' according to the hospital's deputy director and doctors.” The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported earlier this week that the few remaining hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed by the influx of patients from the European Hospital, as well as other hospitals that have been bombed or evacuated during the Israeli bombing campaign.5. Axios reports that even pro-Israel Democrats are expressing apprehension about what they describe as AIPAC's “overkill” in the recent campaign to defeat progressive Congressman Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC, via their United Democracy Project PAC, spent at least $14.5 million on anti-Bowman ads as of June 20th, making this the most expensive primary ever, per POLITICO. One House Democrat, speaking anonymously, expressed concern that “that much money could backfire,” with another noting that “They do that a lot.” Progressive House Democrat Greg Casar said “[Progressives] have to adapt…voters have to know that, if they're seeing a huge barrage of ads, they've got to…find out if those [millions] of dollars are telling [them] the truth."6. The Department of Justice will formally charge Boeing with fraud over its fatal 2019 crashes, per Reuters. However, the Justice Department will offer the company a plea deal, including “a financial penalty and imposition of an independent monitor to audit the company's safety and compliance practices for three years.” If Boeing does not take the deal and plead guilty, the Justice Department has vowed to take the company to court; if they do plead guilty, it could affect the company's ability to enter into government contracts. Companies with felony convictions are barred from being awarded such contracts, but can receive waivers. The Department “declined to comment on the families' reaction.”7. AP reports “Tesla is recalling its…Cybertruck pickup…to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose and front windshield wipers that can fail.” This is the fourth recall of the Cybertruck since it went on sale late last November. Each recall affects over 11,000 vehicles, each of which cost between $80-100,000.8. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled in Grant's Pass v. Johnson that a local ordinance banning homeless people from sleeping outdoors – even when there is inadequate shelter space available – does not violate the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Within days, lawmakers in Oregon and Los Angeles, among others, began to publicly signal they would utilize this ruling to crack down on unhoused people. The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports nearly 600,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness, an increase of six percent since 2017.9. France is facing a political crisis. In the first round of legislative elections, the far-Right National Rally and its allies claimed first place with just over 33% of the vote, followed by the Leftist New Popular Front with 28%. The centrist allies of President Macron came in a distant third. Going into the second round of voting, uncertainty swirled over whether the Center and the Left could form a so-called “republican front” against the far-Right, specifically whether the centrist candidates would stand down in close run-offs between the Left and far-Right, and vice versa. Macron now seems to have endorsed this position. According to Reuters, “A survey…showed a small majority of those who voted mainstream conservative in the first round would back the left-wing candidate best placed to beat an RN rival in the second round.”10. Finally, Kenya is being rocked by its own political crisis – one of neoliberalism. In order to meet targets set by the International Monetary Fund, Kenyan President William Ruto pushed a bill that would have imposed new taxes on “bread, vegetable oil…sugar, mobile-money transfers and some imports,” per Reuters. This announcement led to nothing short of a popular uprising in the streets, leading to violent clashes as the police sought to quash these protests. Those clashes left at least two dozen protesters dead. President Ruto has now pulled the bill, but protests continue to rock the country. One protester told Reuters “People are dying in the streets and the only thing he can talk about is money. We are not money. We are people. We are human beings…He needs to care about his people, because if he can't care about his people then we don't need him in that chair."This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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Listen to the Fri. July 5, 2024 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The episode features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the Lebanese resistance responses to the martyrdom of one of its commanders; the IDF is still bombing residential areas in Gaza; in the United States Senator Mark Warner is reportedly convening a meeting to discuss the future of President Joe Biden; and Kenyan President William Ruto is blaming officials for the police brutality plaguing the East African state. In the second and third hours we listen to a panel discussion on the situation in Palestine.

Today, Jess, Les, Martha, and Matt discuss the recent violent protests in Kenya's capital of Nairobi over a tax bill that would increase taxes on bread, fuel, and other necessities, which was aimed at alleviating the country's massive debt burden. Protestors stormed the nation's parliament building, setting parts ablaze, and clashes with police and military forces have left more than 300 injured and 22 dead. Kenyan President William Ruto has now abandoned the bill but vows to quash the continuing unrest “at whatever cost.” With Kenya being recently announced as a U.S. major Non-NATO ally, how do these protests impact U.S.-Kenyan relations? What are the implications of these protests on the stability of the region and our ongoing counter-terrorism efforts? What does this unrest mean for the recently deployed Kenyan police mission to violence-stricken Haiti?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg30gm0x2o https://apnews.com/article/kenya-finance-bill-taxes-protests-396382bdac0fc18dfec7cd3003ece35b https://apnews.com/article/kenya-protests-finance-bill-33a20092285f1d663264f7b0d513e1da https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/africa/kenya-protests-tax-parliament.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/world/africa/kenya-protests-taxes-president-ruto.html Follow our experts on Twitter: @lestermunson@NotTVJessJones@marthamillerdc @WMattHaydenLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/RzPb1EQY27w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenyan President William Ruto promises to withdraw the latest contentious finance bill that would have increased taxes. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia as a free man. The Chinese president meets the prime minister of Vietnam and calls for deepening high-quality cooperation.

Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn the contentious finance bill that sparked nationwide deadly protests. Ruto says he has listened to the people and expressed his condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the demonstrations. Scores of protesters stormed some sections of the country's parliament yesterday. This after lawmakers had voted in favour of tax hikes seeking to raise an additional 2,7 billion dollars. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Allan Ngari, Advocacy Director for the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch 

Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn the contentious finance bill that sparked nationwide deadly protests. Ruto says he has listened to the people and expressed his condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the demonstrations. Scores of protesters stormed some sections of the country's parliament yesterday. This after lawmakers had voted in favour of tax hikes seeking to raise an additional 2,7 billion dollars. SABC News reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo has more.

Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn a controversial financial bill. The bill sparked nationwide protests and violent crackdowns that resulted in 22 deaths. In a televised address yesterday Ruto announced the withdrawal of the bill citing the widespread expression of dissatisfaction from the public. Happy Olal, National Convener of the Social Justice Centers in Kenya spoke to Elvis Presslin

Protests force Kenyan President William Ruto to drop some taxes, but he's likened to a biblical tax collector; with elections four months off, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi takes up screen acting to defend the first five years of his presidency. Jean-Jacques Cornish shares the details on all these stories with Lester KiewitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's Africa director Murithi Mutiga to talk about Kenyan President William Ruto's recent visit to the U.S., Nairobi's involvement in Somalia, DR Congo and Haiti and Washington's evolving role in Africa. They discuss the motives for and implications of President Ruto's trip to the U.S., how Washington and Nairobi sought to benefit, and their closer ties. They look at the lessons from Kenya's troop deployments to Somalia and DR Congo as Kenyan paramilitaries prepare to deploy to Haiti. They also assess U.S. policy in Africa more broadly, amid the continent's shifting political sands and increasing Chinese, Russian and Turkish influence. They also reflect on Ruto's foreign policy and pivot West, how he and other African leaders view the prospect of a second Trump presidency and, at a time when the International Criminal Court is in the spotlight, the court's legacy in Kenya. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more on the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Q&A What's at Stake in Kenyan President William Ruto's State Visit to the U.S.? and the episode from our podcast The Horn: Kenya and the Chaos in Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House puts Africa front and center as President Biden welcomes Kenyan President William Ruto, celebrating six decades of partnership. This week on Inside Story: Biden's Africa Outreach.

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Today's Headlines: President Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto for a three-day state visit, marking Kenya as the first African country to be designated a major non-NATO ally. The visit included meetings with tech leaders and discussions on Kenya's deployment of 1,000 troops to Haiti for a UN-led mission. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a surprise early national election for July 4th, as his Conservative Party trails the Labour Party in polls, possibly aiming to secure a better electoral outcome. In the US, the Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina's Republican-led redistricting did not constitute illegal gerrymandering, despite its impact on Black voters. Justice Clarence Thomas controversially suggested the Court overreached in its historic Brown vs. Board of Education decision banning school segregation. The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, parent company of Ticketmaster, alleging monopolistic practices that harm consumers and artists. Additionally, the border deal fails again while Louisiana lawmakers passed a law classifying abortion medications as controlled substances, with strict penalties for possession without a prescription. Economic updates include a Federal Reserve survey indicating 65% of households are struggling with inflation, prompting major retailers like Target and Walmart to announce price cuts. The Department of Education also announced $7.7 billion in student debt cancellation for 160,000 borrowers under existing forgiveness programs. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti Reuters: Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4 NBC News: Supreme Court throws out race claim in South Carolina redistricting case in win for GOP Axios: Clarence Thomas attacks Brown v. Board ruling amid 70th anniversary NBC News: 'It is time to break up Live Nation': DOJ sues Ticketmaster parent over alleged monopoly Axios: Bipartisan border deal fails again in Senate  WA Post: Louisiana House passes bill making abortion pills controlled substances  Reuters: US households still feel pinched by inflation, Fed survey says  WA Post: Grocers are finally lowering prices as consumers pull back  AP News: Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160000 borrowers Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim join host Vago Muradian to discuss the House Armed Services Committee markup of the National Defense Authorization Act as the 2025 spending debate continues, what's next for Iran after president and foreign minister are killed in a helicopter crash, China launches military exercises to intimidate Taiwan as Lai Ching-te is inaugurated, Britain accuses Beijing of sending lethal aid to Russia as the White House balks as it debates letting Kyiv use US weapons to strike targets in Russia, Victor Orban wants all the benefits of NATO membership but opt out of helping Ukraine, President Biden hosts Kenyan President William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron's surprise visit to New Caledonia as the territory has plunged into strife after Paris expands voting for French citizens, and Israel launches Rafah operation despite international and domestic pressure prompting Ireland, Norway and Spain to join Sweden in recognizing a Palestinian state as the international criminal court indicts Hamas and Israel's leaders, and House and Senate expected to invite Bibi Netanyahu to address lawmakers.

Today, Jamil, Jess, Les, and Morgan discuss President Biden hosting Kenyan President William Ruto for a state visit - the first state visit a U.S. president has held for a president of an African nation since 2008. Last night's state dinner also marked the designation of Kenya as a U.S. Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA). This dinner took place during President Ruto's three-day state visit that coincides with Kenya's imminent deployment of forces to Haiti, as part of a U.N.-led, largely U.S.-financed effort to try to calm the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Why has the United States designated Kenya a MNNA now? Is this elevation an attempt by the Biden Administration to make up for recent failures to engage with the continent? Can the United States do more to increase engagement?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!https://apnews.com/article/state-dinner-kenya-biden-african-visit-74de529133275da0a146cf61cc211d82 https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/05/23/kenya-state-dinner-biden-obama/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4421nx727o https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/21/kenya-america-ruto-africa/ https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/22/kenya-non-nato-ally-status-visit-00159578 https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/23/politics/biden-kenya-president-state-visit-china/index.html https://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2024/05/23/a-new-military-era-for-the-us-and-kenya-kind-of-00159744 Follow our experts on Twitter: @lestermunson@NotTVJessJones@jamil_n_jaffer@morganlroachLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/czOdT2BL52E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers - Recap of Biden's visit with Kenyan President William Ruto. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan - NOAA hurricane season forecast. WDAE Morning Show Co-Host Aaron Jacobson - Scottie Scheffler arrest video released and the Rays play the Royals this weekend. Strategic Communications Chief for the POW/MIA Accounting Office, Ashley Wright - Remembering POW/MIAs over Memorial Day Weekend. Major General US Army (Ret) John Richardson - The Poppy Honor Wall at the National Mall recognizes fallen heroes for Memorial Day Weekend.

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced plans on Wednesday to fast-track a vote on a bill to protect access to birth control and other contraceptives. It comes the day after former President Donald Trump suggested he would be open to new restrictions, only to backtrack hours later. Longtime Capitol Hill reporter Eugene Scott explains the strategy behind Schumer's fast vote.Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. The White House will host him at an official state dinner tonight, making Ruto the first African leader to have state visit since 2008. We'll look at what that 16-year gap says about broader U.S. relations on the African continent.And in headlines: The New York Times reports a second right-wing flag was flown at a beach house owned by Justice Samuel Alito, the families of 19 victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting sued the school district and nearly 100 police officers for the botched response to the attack, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a snap general election on July 4.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Kenyan President William Ruto is on a state visit to the US, the first by an African leader since Ghana's John Kufour in 2008 and only the 6th state visit Biden has hosted since taking office in 2020A state visit is the highest level of international visit, and its purpose is to confirm the good relationship between the countries concerned.For President Ruto it's a significant display of his emergence as leading voice for Africa - particularly in the eyes of the West.But some observers say that Washington is now playing catch up to Russia and China - which have both grown in influence on the continent in recent years - as well as newer entrants like Turkey, India, and Saudi Arabia.In this episode of Africa Daily podcast, Alan Kasujja talks to Ambassador Martin Kimani, an international affairs expert and former Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations.

This week we report on Kenyan President William Ruto's visit to Washington, D.C., the first by an African leader since 2008. We dig into what the occasion means for the relationship between Kenya and the wider African continent, including whether it will lead to closer economic ties between the United States and Africa as a whole. During the conversation, we also look back at our interview with Sen. Chris Coons about the visit, in which we discussed the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, and the U.S. Africa policy. We are also keeping a close eye on the farm bill — a $1.5 trillion piece of legislation that shapes food assistance both within the United States and abroad. While the legislation largely focuses on domestic policy, it also governs the operations of Food for Peace, a flagship food assistance program that distributes American-grown commodities across the globe. However, it has been proposed that at least 50% of funds should go toward U.S.-grown commodities and ocean freight. As the reauthorization negotiations continue, we explore the importance of these funds for communities in the global south and contemplate what the potential outcomes of the discussions could be. On the topic of food systems, we also look at a story that explores how Vanuatu is stepping up its efforts to enhance food security by combining traditional practices with modern technology. For the latest episode of the podcast series, Devex Managing Editor Anna Gawel sits down with David Barth from Save the Children and Devex Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger to discuss these stories and others. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

On today's Front Page: Pentagon officials say Russia recently launched a counter-space weapon capable of attacking U.S. satellites in low Earth orbit, President Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto will meet at the White House Thursday, and more.

Listen to the Wed. May 22, 2024 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This program features a PANW report with features on the state visit by the Kenyan President William Ruto to the United States; efforts continue to dehumanize the Palestinian people; the International Criminal Court has issued warrants surrounding the war in Gaza; and we reexamine the allegations made involving the Oct. 7 Al-Aqsa Flood. In the second and third hours we listen to a panel discussion of experts on the situation in Palestine.

President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House for a historic three-day state visit, marking the first such honor for an African nation since 2008. The visit comes as Kenya prepares to send 1,000 police officers to Haiti as part of a UN-led mission to combat gang violence. The White House emphasized the deep and broad partnership between the U.S. and Kenya, noting their collaboration on counterterrorism and regional security efforts. Today's events include a meeting with American CEOs. A formal state dinner will take place tomorrow, along with a joint news conference. The visit underscores the Biden administration's commitment to enhancing diplomatic and economic ties with Africa, building on the U.S.-Africa Summit held in December 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 22: A British national who was charged with spying for Hong Kong is found dead in a park in unexplained circumstances. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit New Caledonia amid growing tensions there. In other news, Kenyan President William Ruto is in the US on a state visit, but has received criticism for hiring a private jet.

Ukraine rushes to push back against a new Russian offensive in its northeast Kharkiv region; U.S. President Joe Biden invites Kenyan President William Ruto for a state visit, the first U.S. state visit for an African leader since 2008; London's High Court decides on whether to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to stand trial; and tens of thousands protest in Tbilisi, Georgia, after its parliament passes the controversial “foreign agents” bill.   Mentioned on the Podcast   Rachel Chason, “U.S. Threats Led to Rupture of Vital Military Ties, Nigerien Leader Says,” Washington Post   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/ukraine-tries-halt-russian-advance-biden-woos-kenya-fate-assange-and-more 

On Daybreak Africa: Benin resolves squabble with Niger over crude oil shipment. Plus, Kenyan President William Ruto may not address a joint session of Congress when he comes to Washington later this month. A new study exposes gender bias in African family laws. Nigerian officials probe a plan to marry off scores of female orphans. Prolonged power cuts In Guinea-Conakry make life difficult for businesses and workers. Benin and Niger resolve a diplomatic squabble over crude oil shipment. President Biden and former President Trump appear to agree to a June presidential election debate. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

A leading member of South Sudan's so-called peace holdout armed groups says the country needs a serious dialogue to discuss the root causes of its problems. The holdouts have yet to ratify the 2018 Revitalized Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Pagan Amum spoke as Kenyan President William Ruto officially launched a mediation process on Thursday to bring about peace between the South Sudan government and the lagging groups. The talks had been taking place in recent years in Rome. Amum tells VOA's James Butty, the hold-outs want to reform the country and put it on the path of democratic transformation and development.

Speaker Mike Johnson snubs Kenyan President William Ruto. Jake breaks down what happened behind the scenes. Plus: The Senate passed a five-year FAA reauthorization bill, much to the chagrin of the Virginia and Maryland delegations. Also, Max Cohen and Andrew Desiderio join the podcast to talk about Sam Brown's primary race in Nevada. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Daybreak Africa: President Biden says campus protesters have the right to demonstrate – but not to cause violence. Plus, British authorities begin detaining migrants for transfer to Rwanda. Friday is World Press Freedom Day. A Uganda journalist discusses the struggle by media houses for viability in the age of digital information. A US House Committee asks the Speaker to invite Kenyan President William Ruto to address a joint session of Congress. Liberian President Boakai signs an Executive Order establishing the office a War and Economic Crimes Court in the country. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

Kenyan President William Ruto to hold an emergency cabinet meeting today to discuss measures to mitigate +++ Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi speaks to DW +++ Benin: A tourism destination like no other +++ Showbiz

Kenyan President William Ruto and his Govt vows to continue with a controversial plan to deploy Kenyan soldiers to Haiti amid local court challenge and instability in Haiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenyan President William Ruto and his Govt vows to continue with a controversial plan to deploy Kenyan soldiers to Haiti amid local court challenge and instability in Haiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a thorough and unhindered investigation into the helicopter crash that killed the Kenyan Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla. General Ogolla and nine other military personnel died last Thursday when their helicopter crashed in the North Rift region of the country. President William Ruto spoke Sunday at General Ogolla's funeral at the conclusion of three days of national mourning

Senegal's new oresident Faye appoints firebrandAousmane Sonko as his Prime Minister and announces an audit of oil, gas and mining sector contracts. Kenyan President William Ruto trawling for support to make serial election loser Raila Odinga the AU Commission Chairman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on The Horn from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's Africa Director Murithi Mutiga to discuss Horn of Africa politics, including Ethiopia's push for sea access, Sudan's war, Kenya's regional role and Gulf rivalries playing out in the region. They talk about a recently announced deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland, the breakaway northern region of Somalia, that would see Ethiopia lease part of the Somaliland coast reportedly in exchange for Ethiopia's recognition of Somaliland's statehood. They discuss the reaction in Somalia, which rejects Somaliland independence, and whether anti-Ethiopian sentiment could strengthen Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab. They also talk about growing hostility between Ethiopia and Eritrea. They discuss increasing foreign involvement in Sudan's war and the former paramilitary Rapid Support Forces' advances. They touch on the regional role that Kenyan President William Ruto appears to aspire to and the evolving influence of Western powers, especially the U.S., in the Horn.For more on the topics discussed in this episode, visit our Horn of Africa regional page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's Africa Director Murithi Mutiga to discuss Horn of Africa politics, including Ethiopia's push for sea access, Sudan's war, Kenya's regional role and Gulf rivalries playing out in the region. They talk about a recently announced deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland, the breakaway northern region of Somalia, that would see Ethiopia lease part of the Somaliland coast reportedly in exchange for Ethiopia's recognition of Somaliland's statehood. They discuss the reaction in Somalia, which rejects Somaliland independence, and whether anti-Ethiopian sentiment could strengthen Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab. They also talk about growing hostility between Ethiopia and Eritrea. They discuss increasing foreign involvement in Sudan's war and the former paramilitary Rapid Support Forces' advances. They touch on the regional role that Kenyan President William Ruto appears to aspire to and the evolving influence of Western powers, especially the U.S., in the Horn.For more on the topics discussed in this episode, visit our Horn of Africa regional page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Daybreak Africa: The U.S says Sudanese parties have committed atrocities. Plus, a Senegalese court will decide on Thursday whether opposition leader Ousmane Sonko should be put back on the list of candidates for the 2024 presidential polls. A governance crisis arises in Nigeria's Rivers State. Kenyan President William Ruto officially announces a visa-free policy beginning in January. President Biden Offers Compromise to Win Congressional Approval for More Aid to Ukraine. The Humanitarian Situation in Gaza is Worsening. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

EFF leader Julius Malema took on Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday.  Malema spoke at the launch of the Pan African Institute in Kenya. 

Kenyan President William Ruto and Chilean President Gabriel Boric have arrived in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

Kenya generates more than 70 per cent of its energy from renewable sources like geothermal, hydro, wind and solar energy. As solar energy also becomes more attractive for industrial and home use, the east African nation has responded by removing duties on the import of products like solar panels and inverters. With Africa's first climate summit beginning in Nairobi this week (5 September}, Kenyan President William Ruto has said that the continent can power all of its energy needs with renewable resources.

At the beginning of August, hundreds of NGOs signed a letter to Kenyan President William Ruto, alleging that US and European governments and companies had "seized" the inaugural Africa Climate Summit due to begin in Nairobi on Monday 4th September, in order to "hijack Africa's just energy transition".  Their criticism paid particular mention to international management consultancy McKinsey & Company, who were removed from the summit website and events calendar shortly after. Bertie spoke to one of the campaign leaders, Omar Elmawi, about these issues.  President Ruto has denied that the summit has been "hijacked by foreign interests", telling the BBC that "African people will truly be represented" at the summit. McKinsey declined to comment, or answer our questions, but directed us to this press conference, and the question at 0:57. Further reading:You can find the 'Real Africa Climate Summit' campaign website here, which includes the original letter.'Africa Climate Summit: Kenya's green growth pitch sparks justice concerns', African Arguments, 21/08/23'Why fury has met McKinsey's return in Nairobi summit', Daily Nation, 15/08/23'Omar Elmawi Believes In an Africa Free From Fossil Fuels', Sierra, 27/4/23The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies, Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington, 2023On the Trail of Capital Flight from Africa, Léonce Ndikumana and James K. Boyce, 2022Click here to visit The Future Unrefined, our curated collection of articles and podcasts on raw materials and extraction. Find more podcasts and articles at www.landclimate.org

Monica Juma is the National Security Advisor to Kenyan President William Ruto. Kenya is a stable democracy in a tough neighborhood. There is an ongoing Islamist insurgency across the border in Somalia, and nearby Sudan is in the midst of a spiraling civil war. On top of this all, the Horn of Africa is experiencing the worst drought in 40 years. I asked Monica Juma about each of these challenges, starting with how climate change is impacting Kenya's national security.    Today's episode was recorded live at the Aspen Security Forum. It is the last of three interviews I conducted on site in the middle of July, the others including Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk and International Relations scholar Joseph Nye.    https://www.globaldispatches.org/     

​Wang Yi says China will continue working with Kenya to pursue joint prosperity of both nations and practice multilateralism and safeguard regional peace and development.

This week Fareed hosts an all-star panel with David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, and Nina Khrushcheva, a professor of International Affairs at The New School. They discuss how the recent insurrection may jeopardize Putin's grip on power, examining the fall of the USSR to understand the present moment in Russian domestic politics. Then, Fareed sits down with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley to talk about climate change; she says that wealthy countries and corporations who have contributed to the climate crisis must do their part to address the global consequences. Plus, Kenyan President William Ruto talks with Fareed about his rise to power in Kenya and his country's stance on the war in Ukraine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Listen to the Sat. May 6, 2023 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our PANW report with dispatches on the continuing security crisis in the Republic of Sudan as talks are underway in Saudi Arabia between the military commanders of the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces; German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto over enhancing trade in the energy sector; the military leaders of the West African state of Mali have announced the planned holding of a referendum on the future of the country; and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Burundi to hold discussions on developments in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. In the second hour we look more in detail at events unfolding in the Republic of Sudan. Finally, this month represents the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor to today's African Union (AU). On May 25, 1963, Africa Liberation Day, more than 30 independent states gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to formulate a continental organization. In this segment we present a rare archival interview with June Milne on the contributions of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the former president of Ghana and the founder of modern Africa.

PLA Navy warships facilitated China's third major evacuation from a war-ravaged MENA country this week when two vessels ferried more than a thousand Chinese and Pakistani nationals to safety. Chinese state media glorified the evacuations using music and language that echoed recent blockbuster movies about the government's heroism in rescuing stranded Chinese nationals from fictional war-torn North African countries.Plus, Eric, Geraud, and Cobus discuss Kenyan President William Ruto's objection to Africa + 1 summits like FOCAC and how China has become a defining issue in the Senate confirmation battle for Stephanie Sullivan to become the next U.S. ambassador to the African Union.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:Twitter: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @christiangeraudFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/ChinaAfricaProjectFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaafricaprojectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a shocking discovery on a ranch hidden in Kenya's Shakahola Forest, over 100 people – including children – have been found dead in mass graves. Hundreds more are still missing. Pastor Paul Mackenzie convinced followers of his Good News International Church that the world was ending, though he denies telling them to starve themselves to death. Now, the country is reeling, and Kenyan President William Ruto has called the mass deaths “akin to terrorism.” But it wasn't the pastor's first brush with the authorities. Could this have been stopped? And how did one man get hundreds of people to follow him down this path? In this episode:  Hussein Khalid (@husskhalid), executive director of HAKI Africa  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra with Chloe K. Li and our host, Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.  Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Uganda signs deal with a French company to produce hydrogen energy+++ Kenyan President William Ruto rejects removal of term limits +++ Former US President Donald Trump announces bid to run for the presidency in 2024+++WFP first aid convoy enters Tigray+++Ghanaian YouTuber and LGBTQ+ activist Elormo Ababio denied law degree

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years. In Kenya the situation is forcing children to drop out of school to help their parents look for food and water. Kenyan President William Ruto recently told the COP27 summit in Egypt that this year alone, 2.5 million livestock, worth over $1 billion have died. In Somalia, charity CARE International says women, who are the breadwinners and heads of families, are now doing everything to ensure their husbands and children eat first, including sacrificing their health. So what is the human cost of climate change in Africa? Alan Kasujja has been speaking to Benson Meoli, a pastoralist and local tour guide at Kenya's Amboseli national park and two CARE International workers, Pamela Agum and Abdikadir Ore.

"COP27: Ukraine a reason to act fast on climate change - Rishi Sunak The war in Ukraine is a reason to act faster to tackle climate change, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told the UN climate summit COP27. ""Climate and energy security go hand-in-hand,"" he said in his first international appearance since taking office. Leaders from 120 countries are meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to discuss next steps in curbing climate change. Key topics are compensation and support for the most-affected countries. ADVERTISEMENT ""Putin's abhorrent war in Ukraine and rising energy prices across the world are not a reason to go slow on climate change. They are a reason to act faster,"" Mr Sunak said. ""We can bequeath our children a greener planet and a more prosperous future [...] There really is room for hope,"" he added. In a series of speeches, leaders urged rich countries to stay the course in stopping further climate change, despite the war in Ukraine and global financial problems. Nations on the front line of climate change laid out the stark impacts of higher temperatures, drought, and floods on people and the environment. ""We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator,"" UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the summit. His stark warning was echoed by former US vice-president and environmentalist Al Gore who said nations must ""stop subsiding the culture of death"" of fossil fuels. In an energetic speech French President Emmanuel Macron urged world leaders to deliver climate justice. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also in Egypt and said countries should not ""go weak and wobbly"" on climate action. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said switching to renewable energy was ""a security policy imperative"", while Italy's new prime minister Giorgia Meloni said her country remained ""strongly committed"" to its climate goals. US President Joe Biden is due to arrive at the summit on Friday, while John Kerry, his special envoy for the climate, is already in attendance. Though Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg is staying away from the summit, after she accused the UN of ""green-washing"", many other youth activists are in Sharm el-Sheikh. Xiye Batista portrait in the conference room IMAGE SOURCE,XIYE BASTIDA Image caption, Xiye Bastida is an indigenous climate activist from Mexico Xiye Bastida, a 20-year-old activist from Mexico, is there to tell decision-makers that ""nature must be protected"". She told BBC News she's pleased with progress so far in Egypt - including getting the words ""loss and damage"" on the agenda. The terms refer to money - as some form of compensation or reparations - for the effects of climate change on developing countries that did little to cause the problem. Why the latest UN meeting matters What have leaders done on climate change in 2022? But 24-year-old Mikaela Loach, from Scotland, said she's worried leaders are not fully committed to climate action that prioritises justice or human rights. ""Not all climate solutions are good for people. It's not just about cutting emissions, we must frame all our work about people and the world we are creating,"" she told BBC News. Barbados PM Mia Mottley spoke of ""horror and the devastation wrecked upon this Earth"" in the past year. ""Whether the apocalyptic floods in Pakistan, or the heatwaves from Europe to China, or indeed in the last few days in my own region, the devastation caused in Belize by tropical storm Lisa, or the torrential floods a few days ago in St Lucia. We don't need to repeat it,"" she said. The fact that the summit is taking place in Africa, a continent that is extremely vulnerable to climate change, was repeated through the day. Kenyan President William Ruto said time is of the essence: ""Further delay will make us busy spectators as calamity wipes out lives and livelihoods."" Up to 700 million people in Africa will be displaced due to lack of water by 2030, he explained. Tuesday w

Kenyan President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government's commitment to end extra-judicial killings in the country, by ordering a police watchdog to draw up plans for reforms with civilian oversight. Reports say the move followed an investigation into the disappearance of two Indian nationals and their local driver in July. Kenyan police were in the spotlight this past week over the killing of Pakistani journalist Ashrad Sharif in what they claim was a case of mistaken identity.

The announcement by the government, after a cabinet meeting on October 3, 2022, chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto, that it had lifted the ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) after a 10-year suspension has led to various reactions from Kenyans. In this episode, we get a reaction from a typical Kenyan who houses 9 kids and a mathematician.Dr Lucy Muthoni is a senior lecturer in the department of mathematics at Strathmore University for Mathematics and Actuarial science. She has a PhD in Mathematics (Mathematical Finance) with a strong background in Actuarial Science and risk management. Dr Lucy is a wide reader and the information given in this episode is based on what she has read and not an expert in the field.The Key takeaway is as a Kenyan, she is happy about the ban being lifted since this means she doesn't have to worry about food, especially with climate change. and hoping In the following episodes, I will be talking to 2 Kenyan Biotech experts, both previous and current employees of the National Biosafety authority in Kenya.Music Credit: Dance like Mike, Beats Composed by Scoobadive, Produced by Scoobadive. Release date September 30, 2022, Downloaded on October 13th 2022.The Vulnerable scientist Podcast is a space for a scientist to tell their honest and authentic stories.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thevulnerablescientist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmental advocacy organization Greenpeace Africa is expressing disappointment with Kenyan President William Ruto's decision to proceed with the proposed $1 billion natural gas pipeline from Kenya to Tanzania. VOA's James Butty spoke with Greenpeace Africa campaigner Claire Nasike for more.

The announcement by the government, after a cabinet meeting on October 3, 2022, chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto, that it had lifted the ban on Genetically Modified Crops (GMO) after a 10-year suspension took has led to various reactions from Kenyans. In this episode, we get a reaction from a cancer researcher based in Denmark on his views on the same.Dr Victor Oria is a Cancer Researcher at the Biotech Research and Innovation centre at the university of Copenhagen, Denmark. He is also the chief scientist at the integrated cancer research foundation of Kenya. He is a passionate science communicator who cares about his country of Origin and what his fellow country knows about science.The Key takeaway is that cancer is not caused by GMOs based on the current research done so far. Check out the second episode talking to someone who has made a GMO before as promised. Music Credit: Dance like Mike, Beats Composed by Scoobadive, Produced by Scoobadive. Release date September 30, 2022, Downloaded on October 13th 2022.The Vulnerable scientist Podcast is a space for a scientist to tell their honest and authentic stories.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thevulnerablescientist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The announcement by the government, after a cabinet meeting on October 3, 2022, chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto, that it had lifted the ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) after a 10-year suspension has led to various reactions from Kenyans. In this episode, we get a reaction from a Kenyan who has made and eaten a GMO before as a Plant Biotechnologist (Susan Moenga).Dr Susan Moenga who is a Plant Biotechnology expert and whose previous research has seen her make a GMO plant before gives her views on the Ban. She also explains why she would prefer calling it genetic engineering instead of genetic modification since genetic modification is a bit wide and may have no intent. Dr. Susan currently works as a Post-doc at ICRISAT and computational biologist at Nucicer.The Key takeaway is we have been eating GM foods in Kenya the conventional way but not genetically modified foods at the molecular level known as genetic engineering which is what was recently accepted. She also encourages not to put Genetic modification to be of plants only but the possibility of more in other areas of research. In the following episodes, I will be talking to a Kenyan Biotech expert who has worked for the National Biosafety authority in Kenya for years.Music Credit: Dance like Mike, Beats Composed by Scoobadive, Produced by Scoobadive. Release date September 30, 2022, Downloaded on October 13th 2022.The Vulnerable scientist Podcast is a space for a scientist to tell their honest and authentic stories.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thevulnerablescientist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.