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"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is a new Broadway play currently in previews written by playwright Jocelyn Bioh. The play tells the story of Jaja and her hair braiding shop in Harlem, featuring a cast of West African immigrant braiders, where on one hot summer day everything comes to blows. Bioh joins us in studio to discuss the production alongside director Whitney White and actor Zenzi Williams (Bea). "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" opens at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on October 3 and runs through October 29.

On this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Tolu Eros. Chef Eros is a storyteller, entertainer and African ambassador on a mission to share and explore the wonders of West African food; a food and culture full of life and flavor, just like Eros.       Chef's formative years were spent between Benin City and Lagos, Nigeria, where he learned from his mother, “if food does not have love, you might as well not cook it at all!" It is that love for food and for building community that brought Eros to Los Angeles in 2021. The many years he spent in Nigeria honing his ability to entertain and educate through food brought him to the entertainment capital of the world. But not to open a restaurant right away, he started with a series of intimate, well thought out dinners at his personal home, in Hollywood.        Eros quickly received critical acclaim from numerous publications and from industry icons like Wolfgang Puck, expressing their excitement and passion for the food and overall experience. His private dinner series is called Ilé, which in the Yoruba language means home, which Eros gives you listeners a look into this memorable experience. His food has and always will be about bringing people together, in a way that is elevated, yet fun, fresh and worth talking about.        He also recently opened up Ilé Bistro, in Culver City, which highlights some of his classic favorites, but in a fast casual setting. I encourage you all to head to the show notes while listening to this episode to check out Chef Eros on instagram and his concepts.       There is so much more to say, but I'd rather you hear from Chef himself. Listen as we explore his mind and creativity, his vision for continuing build community through West African food culture and what we can expect next from him.     Discover more about REPÚBLICA DEL CACAO: https://bit.ly/3ZRoVIv     Follow Tolu Eros on Instgram: https://bit.ly/48ykXJO     Follow Ilé on Instagram:  https://bit.ly/3EW29qg     Follow On The Pass: http://bit.ly/3Kvgm1n     Follow our Host, Gabriel Ornelas: http://bit.ly/3YS964b     Read Gabriel's Articles: http://bit.ly/3SnOsGG     Lets work together! Get in contact: www.gabrielornelas.com

West African culture and British couture: at first glance, these two worlds seem to have precious little in common. But London-based designer Foday Dumbuya has brought them together in peace and harmony.

Today on Travel Notes Grace is joined by special guest is Kurtis Lamkin, a Philadelphia born and Charleston based poet and musician specializing in the west african kora and an instrument called the jinjin. In true griot fashion, he blurs the line between poet, musician and storyteller. Kurt has performed on stage, radio, film, and television, and was one of the featured poets in the Bill Moyers documentary, Fooling With Words. He also hosted MultiKultiMove, a reading series featuring writers from around the world; and produced a radio series called, “Living Proof: Contemporary Black Literature.”And as Mark Nepo, NYTimes best selling author puts it - “Kurtis Lamkin is a singular talent of our generation entering his years of mastery. He is an innovator, a storyteller, a musician, a poet and a moral historian who has studied and mastered the kora, a West African bridge harp with twenty-one strings...And in the tradition of Homer he travels the country singing the truth of our history, the hope of our humanity, and the imagination of our community…”

Listen to the Sun. Sept. 24, 2023 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This episode features our regular PANW report with dispatches on an explosion in the West African state of Benin at an illegal fuel warehouse; France has recalled its ambassador and diplomatic staff from Niger; Belarus says it supports Africa and other geopolitical regions of the Global South in efforts to gain equal status on the United Nations Security Council; and  the Russian Federation proclaims that it is backing African states in their development and security issues. In the second and third hours we listen to deliberations from the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session in New York City. We will examine the addresses of Mali, Burkina Faso, Gabon and Russia.

From coast to coast and around the world, Crosstalk keeps you informed on news events of interest to Christians. Here's a sample of what Jim presented this week-----A Fox News reporter indicated that as many as 35,000 illegal aliens crossed the U.S. southern border in just 4 days.----A mechanic named -Baba- from the West African nation of Mauritania was so excited to illegally enter the U.S. that he threw himself on the ground and prayed.----Texas authorities have discovered the bodies of two migrants in the Rio Grande, including that of a 3 year old old boy this week amidst a surge of illegal crossings.----In response to over 4,000 foreign nationals illegally crossing the Rio Grande between ports of entry and under the international bridge entering Eagle Pass, Texas, instead of entering legally through the port above them, the city issued an emergency declaration. ----Former President Donald Trump stunned pro-life former supporters over the weekend with a Meet the Press interview in which he repeatedly touted plans for an abortion compromise that he hopes will put the issue -behind us.-----An abortionist from Michigan who killed thousands of babies in abortions has passed away and his abortion business has closed as a result. ----President Zelensky of Ukraine headed to Staten Island University Hospital Monday to visit his wounded soldiers. ----House speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Thursday that he denied Ukrainian President Zelensky's request to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.----President Joe Biden welcomed Zelensky to the White House on September 21st as he seeks continued assistance for his war torn country in the face of Russia's invasion.

From coast to coast and around the world, Crosstalk keeps you informed on news events of interest to Christians. Here's a sample of what Jim presented this week-----A Fox News reporter indicated that as many as 35,000 illegal aliens crossed the U.S. southern border in just 4 days.----A mechanic named -Baba- from the West African nation of Mauritania was so excited to illegally enter the U.S. that he threw himself on the ground and prayed.----Texas authorities have discovered the bodies of two migrants in the Rio Grande, including that of a 3 year old old boy this week amidst a surge of illegal crossings.----In response to over 4,000 foreign nationals illegally crossing the Rio Grande between ports of entry and under the international bridge entering Eagle Pass, Texas, instead of entering legally through the port above them, the city issued an emergency declaration. ----Former President Donald Trump stunned pro-life former supporters over the weekend with a Meet the Press interview in which he repeatedly touted plans for an abortion compromise that he hopes will put the issue -behind us.-----An abortionist from Michigan who killed thousands of babies in abortions has passed away and his abortion business has closed as a result. ----President Zelensky of Ukraine headed to Staten Island University Hospital Monday to visit his wounded soldiers. ----House speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Thursday that he denied Ukrainian President Zelensky's request to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.----President Joe Biden welcomed Zelensky to the White House on September 21st as he seeks continued assistance for his war torn country in the face of Russia's invasion.

Join me in a luxurious place in a jungle in the little West African country, The Gambia. See pictures and read the blog post here.

This week, we dedicate the hour to rest and rice. First, we talk to Adeena Sussman about her Shabbat rituals, from cooking with a sense of spirituality, taking the time to unplug, and connecting with family and friends. She talks about iconic dishes she enjoys making and sharing during Shabbat, like her Jachnun Rolled Yemenite Sabbath Bread, and she sticks around to answer your cooking questions. Her latest book is Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours. Then, we enter the world of rice with Chef JJ Johnson, author of The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table. He talks to us about the rice he grew up eating, his research in West African culture, and cooking rice professionally and making it the center of the table, and he sticks around to answer your rice cooking questions. He left us his recipe for Crispy Rice Salad with Quick Pickled Onion.September 22, 2023 (originally aired)Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Pierre Thiam is a renowned chef, restaurant owner, cookbook author, and co-founder of Yolélé – a company working to introduce the world to fonio, an ancient West African grain built for climate change.But it hasn't been all sunshine and good harvests for Pierre. In fact, he was robbed just days after he first arrived in New York City from Senegal.It was 1989, and he had just traveled to the U.S. to study chemistry and physics. This chance incident, however, set Pierre's life on an entirely different course.This week on How I Built This Lab, Pierre talks with Guy about his company's work circulating fonio, a nutrient-dense and drought-resistant food source. Pierre also shares how he overcame cultural norms to embrace his cooking career, and his take on the connection between colonization and the vulnerability of our global food systems.This episode was produced by Katherine Sypher and edited by John Isabella, with music by Ramtin Arablouei. Our audio engineer was Gilly Moon.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, three West African countries in the Sahel region which are ruled by military juntas, have signed a defence pact to come to aid each other in case of any rebellion or external aggression. BBC Africa Eye investigation team gets a look inside a xenophobic vigilante group in South Africa. And how cheetahs from Namibia are now faring in India.

Stories from Morocco, Gabon, Pakistan, Norway and Canada A community in the High Atlas Mountains grapples with the devastation wrought by the strongest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than one hundred years. James Copnall visited Amizmiz where several lives were lost and homes destroyed and a harsh winter lies ahead. The West African country of Gabon has become the latest in the region to witness a military coup, overthrowing the government of President Ali Bongo, scion of the Bongo dynasty. Catherine Norris-Trent encountered jubilation on the streets of Libraville - but asks whether pledges of democratic elections will be fulfilled. In Pakistan, we followed the search in the country for three relatives of Sara Sharif, the ten-year old who was found dead in Woking. Her father, step-mother and Uncle have now been charged with her murder since they returned to the UK. Caroline Davies visited Sara's grandfather in his village in Punjab. On the Norway-Russian border, there used to be a steady stream of visitors, but the war in Ukraine changed that. It remains open but Norwegians have introduced more checks on those coming over. John Murphy found a more active border in the waters of a river nearby where locals are battling to keep out a different kind of visitor. As he returns from paternity leave, our Rome correspondent, Mark Lowen, recounts his experience of becoming a father using a surrogate in Canada, even as Italy moves to ban its nationals from engaging a surrogate abroad. Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Bridget Harney

Gullah Geechee culture matured on the coastal sea islands, but it was born out of several West African countries, especially along its Rice Coast. The Gullah Geechee connection to Sierra Leone is very strong, with elements of the culture being found on a lot of shores around the Atlantic. Get ready to understand and experience the African story, history, culture, traditions, and the language, from where it started to all of the places around the globe that slavery took it.

Listen to the Sun. Sept. 10, 2023 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the devastating earthquake in the North African state of the Kingdom of Morocco where over 2,000 people have been reportedly killed; Niger has accused France of amassing troops in neighboring West African states to intervene in an effort to reimpose the western-backed ousted President Mohamed Bazoum; a drone attack in Khartoum, Sudan has killed 40 people; and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is pleased with the concluding statement of the G20 Summit in India. In the second hour we listen to an interview with South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor who attended the G20 Summit in New Delhi. Finally, we examine the impact of the recently held Africa Climate Summit (ACS2023) which was hosted by the Republic of Kenya.

There are countless movies about dragons, unicorns, leprechauns, and sasquatches. But none of them can hold a candle to these five mythical West African creatures that deserve their own fantasy movies. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work. The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As broadcast Sept 6, 2023 with all the feels.  Tonight we welcomed the inimitable, vivacious, and exceedingly talented Dunia Al-jawad back to the show for a very overdue trip to Ghana, a nation that punches above its weight in so many categories, but music has to be the top feature of the exceedingly talented and creative people there.  From highlife to hiplife to afrobeats and back to afrobeat, few countries can compare to the exceedingly raw and creative audio lineage that has sprouted from this West African nation since independence and even prior to that.#feelthegravityTracklist (st:rt)Part I (00:00)Ebo Taylor – Love & DeathGyedu-Blay Ambolley – Teacher Ahjaji K Frimpong – Kyenkyen Bi Adi MawuMarijata – No Condition Is Permanent Part II (34:02)E.T. Mensah – Day By DayE.T. Mensah – AbeleOsibisa – Welcome HomeBokoor Band – Onukpa ShawarpoK Frimpong & His Cuban Fiestas – Hwehwe My Na Yi Wo MpenaAsem - Bye Bye (feat. ft Kwabena Kwabena) Part III (64:36)Beyonce feat Shatta Wale & Major Lazer – ALREADY Black Sherif – Kwaku the TravellerKOJO ANTWI - Nfa Me Nko HoStonebwoy – Greedy MenSarkodie – Coachella ft. Kwesi ArthurFameye – Mercy KiDi - Touch It Part IV (96:19)Akwaboah – Friends TodayLasmid - AteleObrafour – Oye Ohene (remix) Fuse ODG & Itz Tiffany – AzontoEbo Taylor – Yen AraBIBI – BAD SAD AND MAD페노메코 (PENOMECO) - 'BOLO (Feat. YDG)

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Front Porch Republic's Jeff Bilbro reflects on an article from a writer who thinks about the turmoil of our times and the importance of being local community builders.  He also deals with the loss of "third places" and their importance to a communities well-being. While we may tune out the Russo-Ukrainian conflict and the upheaval in some West African nations, Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News shows how these conflicts affect the world, as well as activities of ministries to reach the world for Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

This summer, military forces in the West African country of Niger pushed the country's president, Mohamed Bazoum, out of power.This was not the first coup in Niger's history, or in the recent history of the Sahel region of Africa. In the last few years there have been coups in multiple countries in the region, including Burkina Faso and Mali. But this one has put the West especially on edge. Why?Listening to U.S. officials or much of the reporting on the topic, you'd think this coup has huge ramifications for the fight against Islamist militant groups in West Africa, and for the U.S. and Russia's race to gain influence across Africa. But as Stephanie Savell, an expert on U.S.-Niger relations and a co-director of the Costs of War Project at the Watson Institute, explains, those framings of the coup largely miss what's really going on in the region. And worse still — they might actually make it more difficult to bring peace and stability to this part of the world. Read more from Stephanie Savell on the coup in NigerTranscript coming soon to our websiteLearn more about the Costs of War projectLearn more about the Watson Institute's other podcasts

The world holds its breath. Last month, the Nigerien military overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, declaring an end to his corrupt reign and a new era of anti-imperialist, pan-African struggle. While most Nigeriens actually support the move (a new poll found that 73% of the country wants the army to stay in power) Niger's West African neighbor Nigeria has strongly objected, and has tried to organize an invasion force to restore Bazoum. The regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the events in Niger. But its 15 member states are split on how to react. Western powers, however, including France and the United States, have supported boots on the ground, and even considered sending troops themselves – a move that could draw Russia into a conflict that could make Libya or Syria look minor by comparison.Here to explain the tense situation that could ignite a world war is David Hundeyin. Hundeyin is an investigative journalist from Nigeria and the founder of “West Africa Weekly.”While the coup has been opposed in the West, Hundeyin explains that inside the country, the military is seen – rightly or wrongly – as leading “anti-imperialist movement; a popular movement against French imperialism.”The threat of invasion is far from an idle one. Since 1990, ECOWAS has launched military interventions in seven West African countries, the most recent being in the Gambia in 2017. The group's actions have ignited significant pushback across the region, with many describing it as a tool of Western imperialism. Currently leading ECOWAS is Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu. Tinubu has earned plaudits in the West as a defender of democracy and someone not willing to let another country be taken over by the army. While Tinubu has been praised in the media, his own background calls into question his democratic credentials. As Hundeyin's reporting exposed, Tinubu made his fortune from trafficking heroin in Chicago and had hundreds of thousands of dollars seized by the U.S. government. There are many other U.S. cases against Tinubu which have never seen the light of day, prompting many to speculate that he is an American intelligence asset.Will the new government succeed? Will African be plunged into war? And what is the U.S. role in all of this? To find out more, watch the full interview here.Support the showThe MintPress podcast, “The Watchdog,” hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey, closely examines organizations about which it is in the public interest to know – including intelligence, lobby and special interest groups influencing policies that infringe on free speech and target dissent. The Watchdog goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media.Lowkey is a British-Iraqi hip-hop artist, academic and political campaigner. As a musician, he has collaborated with the Arctic Monkeys, Wretch 32, Immortal Technique and Akala. He is a patron of Stop The War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Racial Justice Network and The Peace and Justice Project, founded by Jeremy Corbyn. He has spoken and performed on platforms from the Oxford Union to the Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury. His latest album, Soundtrack To The Struggle 2, featured Noam Chomsky and Frankie Boyle and has been streamed millions of times.

In a thought-provoking solo episode, our host Lira Ndifon passionately addresses a topic that echoes throughout the heart of Africa - the role of West African presidents in the global arena. With a resolute voice, she speaks directly to these leaders, questioning their decisions and urging them to consider the continent's best interests.Lira opens with a poignant query: why have some West African nations entered the complex battlefield of Niger, taking on the formidable Military Gantua? She challenges the decision to engage in a military confrontation, emphasizing the importance of a united focus on African affairs, rather than adhering to the shadows of colonial legacies.In this episode, Lira passionately underscores the need to resist external pressure, particularly from Western powers like France and the United States. She warns against falling into the dangerous spiral of foreign military intervention, drawing parallels with past situations in Libya that left the nation in turmoil.Lira's rallying cry is clear: It's time for African leaders to prioritize their continent's development, pushing aside the lure of appeasing foreign nations. Tune in to this impactful episode as Lira Ndifon delivers a powerful message to West African presidents, encouraging them to shape Africa's destiny, build unity, and champion the future of a flourishing continent.Listen now on all podcast platforms and embark on a voyage of inspiration and self-discovery. Support our community. Thank you for your contribution.https://linktr.ee/Self_ReflectionPodcastShop ProLon  https://prolonfast.com/products/gofast?rfsn=7553594.01507e9&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7553594.01507e9Use discount Code: SELF10 for 20% off@lira_ndifon #SelfReflectionPodcast #HealingJourney #MenHealToo #PersonalGrowth #Transformation

*)Dozens dead, many wounded in building blaze in South Africa's Johannesburg At least 58 people have been killed and more than 40 wounded following a fire at a multistorey building in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, local media and emergency workers said. Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said the blaze on Thursday morning engulfed the building located in the city's central business district. Emergency Management Services said another 43 people were injured in the blaze. Mulaudzi said a search and recovery operation was underway, and it was likely the death toll would rise. *) Gabon junta names new transitional leader Gabon coup leaders have named Republican Guard chief General Brice Oligui Nguema as transitional president in a press release. The military seized control in the wake of elections, cancelling the August 26 general elections, closing all borders until further notice and dissolving all institutions of the republic. Gabon coup will be the eighth in West and Central Africa since 2020 if successful, ending the Bongo family's 56-year grip on power. *) Burkina Faso endorses troop deployment to Niger Burkina Faso's Cabinet has given the government the green light to send troops to help defend neighbouring Niger, where the military deposed President Mohamed Bazoum about a month ago. A Cabinet statement late Wednesday said the government was allowed to deploy a military contingent to Niger “in line with our country's strategic commitments.” Last week, Niger's military administration authorised troops from neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso to intercede on their side “in the event of aggression” following threats of military intervention by a West African bloc Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) force seeking to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum. *) N Korea says simulated 'scorched earth' nuclear strikes on South Korea North Korea's military said they fired two tactical ballistic missiles from the capital to simulate “scorched earth strikes in South Korea. The official Korean Central News Agency said that North Korea has been rehearsing an occupation of its rivals' territory in the event of conflict. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff called the launches “a grave provocation” that threatens international peace and violates UN Security Council resolutions which ban any ballistic launches by North Korea. And finally… *) Idalia weakens after devastating florida as category 3 hurricane Tropical Storm Idalia weakens after fierce Florida landfall as Category 3 hurricane, causing widespread devastation. The storm splintered trees, tore off roofs, and inundated roads, prompting evacuations in Florida's Big Bend region. Despite its downgrade, Idalia maintains destructive force, prompting President Biden to emphasise the climate crisis' impact. Thousands remain without power in both Florida and Georgia as utility crews rush to restore electricity.

Military officers in Gabon have appeared on on television to say they have seized power. They said they had placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest and were annulling the results of an election on Saturday, in which Mr Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 56-year hold on power in the resource-rich West African country and would be the eighth coup in a former French colony in Africa in the past three years. France has condemned the latest events. Also in the programme: our correspondent sees at first hand how Russian kamikaze drones are slowing Ukraine's counteroffensive; Australia announces a date for a referendum on indigenous rights; and the international operation to bring down a hugely lucrative malware network. (Photo shows a military vehicle passing by people celebrating in the city Port Gentil in Gabon. Credit: Gaetan M-Antchouwet via Reuters)

About a thousand fighters with the Wagner mercenary group have been in Mali, helping the junta in the West African state fight an Islamist insurgency. The death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigohzin is raising fresh questions about the future of the group's involvement.

The West African country of Niger has been a bright spot of growing democracy and security across sub-Saharan Africa. Now, a coup there threatens to destabilize the region.

In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what's going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa Camara, Mali's former minister of foreign affairs, to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what's going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa Camara, Mali's former minister of foreign affairs, to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the increasingly controversial practice of unpaid internships and what they mean for young people starting their careers. Then, Mali's former minister of foreign affairs discusses the rise of coups in West African nations. Plus, an innovative Colorado art exhibit sparks collaborations between artists and farmers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As global attention turns to France's intricate involvement in African affairs, Abayomi Azikiwe's forthcoming interview with Detroit is Different provides a captivating insight into the historical and contemporary dynamics underpinning France's presence in Africa. A seasoned analyst and the mind behind the Pan African News Wire, Azikiwe delves into the complex relationship between France and its former African colonies, shedding light on the motivations driving France's actions on the continent. Detroit is Different's feature meticulously traces the roots of France's colonial history, a legacy that remarkably stretches across continents and centuries, even encompassing the city of Detroit in the United States. Azikiwe unveils the intricate connection between colonial undertakings and contemporary conflicts, highlighting how this history reverberates in the present day. Central to the discussion is France's insatiable thirst for African resources, an exploitative trend that dates back to colonial times. Former French president Jacques Chirac "without Africa, France will slide down into the rank of a third [world] power," March of 2008. French President François Mitterand "Without Africa, France will have no history in the 21st century," 1957. The interview brings into sharp focus the recent developments in Niger, a West African nation currently at the forefront of conflict with France. The suspension of Niger's constitution and the dissolution of institutions following a military coup underscore the nation's determination to assert its autonomy over its abundant natural resources, particularly its significant uranium reserves, ranked seventh largest globally. This valuable radioactive metal serves as a cornerstone for various industries, including nuclear energy, cancer treatment, naval propulsion, and weaponry. Azikiwe exposes the historical narrative behind Niger's natural resource industry, revealing how French corporations have dominated this sector, leaving the nation's government with only minority holdings. The struggle for self-determination in Niger represents a wider sentiment across other West African nations once colonized by France, as they rally behind Niger's bid to break free from neo-colonial shackles. As the interview unfolds, Azikiwe's expertise navigates the nuanced layers of France's engagement in Africa, encapsulating not only the historical context but also the contemporary complexities surrounding economic exploitation and political autonomy. This preview only scratches the surface of the profound insights that Detroit is Different's conversation with Abayomi Azikiwe promises to unveil, offering a platform to understand the intricate web of power, resources, and history woven between France and its African counterparts. For more information on the current conflicts between France and Niger and/or other Pan-African News visit http://panafricannews.blogspot.com/ today. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/251f7bda-6bd1-49b6-90b9-974fe4057b25

Curator Folakunle Oshun links Peckham in the UK, and Lagos in Nigeria, with water and two centuries of shared colonial histories. Artist David Sanya captures European statues and lingering stereotypes in West Africa. Plus, Emeka Ogboh projects the sounds of the megacity onto the streets of south east London, and recreates the taste of migration with a brand new beer. Often called ‘Little Lagos', Peckham in south east London is home to one of the largest Nigerian diaspora communities. When the West African country declared independence after a century of British colonial rule in 1960, the flow of migration soon increased, with economic crises and civil unrest in the country. But individuals and families have long moved between both places. As a port city, Lagos became key to the transatlantic slave trade; its name meaning ‘lake', after the Portuguese, the first Europeans in the area. Using water as a channel to connect Lagos and London, a new exhibition at the South London Gallery brings together both Nigerian and British-Nigerian artists like Yinka Shonibare, crossing generations and diasporas. Its curator Folakunle Oshun, founder and director of the Lagos Biennal, describes growing up with CNN, navigating imperial architectures in Berlin and Paris, and why he'd never drive in London. Artist Emeka Ogboh takes us beyond the museum space, using loudspeakers to project the sound of Lagos' Danfo bus drivers onto the streets of Peckham. We sip his ‘bittersweet' beer made in collaboration with local brewery Orbit, a blend of English hops and Nigerian alligator pepper, and discuss how food and art can together capture the ‘multisensorial' experience of migration. Plus, closer to the River Thames, Birmingham-based artist David Sanya traces his travels from Nigeria to the UK, and how he combines the European artistic tradition of the sublime with Lagos' distinctive lake and seascapes, creating contemporary photographs of his own environments. Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: Pilgrimage to the Lakes runs at South London Gallery until 29 October 2023. Reframe: The Residency Exhibition runs at the Southbank Centre until 27 August 2023, part of the Southbank Centre's Planet Summer. For more, you can read my article. For more on A History of City in a Box, hear artist Ndidi Dike on EMPIRE LINES: https://pod.link/1533637675/episode/386dbf4fcb2704a632270e0471be8410 WITH: Folakunle Oshun, artist, curator, and founder and director of the Lagos Biennal. He is the co-curator of Lagos, Peckham, Repeat. Emeka Ogboh, sound and installation artist best known for his soundscapes of life in Lagos. Born in Nigeria and based between Lagos and Berlin, he creates multisensory work that takes the form of audio, installation, sculpture, and food and drink. David Sanya, artist and photographer. Born and raised in Lagos, he migrated to the UK in 2016, and practices between Birmingham and London. His collaborative work, I AM YOUR MOTHER DISMANTLED, is on view as part of Reframe: The Residency. ART: ‘Lagos Soundscapes, Emeka Ogboh (2023)'. PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic. Follow EMPIRE LINES on Twitter: twitter.com/jelsofron/status/1306563558063271936 And Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcast Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelines

In ep84, Ahki da G & Sunny Ture discuss the recent coup in Niger, the reactionary forces of ECOWAS made up of puppet West African leaders, and make the case for Pan-African nationalism within the African diaspora.

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this West African tale shows why dishonesty is definitely not the best policy!

At the end of July, the Presidential Guard of Niger, backed by the military, unseated the current president, Mohamed Bazoum, in a coup supported by the people. In response, the United States and France, with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), began planning a military intervention to return Bazoum to power. West African nations, including Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea, quickly declared solidarity with the new government, a move that could turn a military intervention into a greater regional conflict. To understand what is happening in Niger and how it fits into the bigger picture of the rejection of neo-colonialism and US hegemony, Clearing the FOG speaks with Abayomi Azikiwe, the editor of the Pan-African News Wire. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

A coup in Niger and its violent aftermath has Western powers including the US scrambling to keep an anti-terrorism presence in the region, and the turmoil is also affecting China's relationship with the West African nation. As one of the largest investors in Niger, China has put billions into its oil sector, for one. But across the continent in Tanzania, China's role looks different. There, the Chinese communist party's first overseas training institute is teaching its up-and-coming African leaders Beijing's approach to governing. It's part of China's plan to create an authoritarian-friendly political bloc in Africa. Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian went to Tanzania as part of the investigative series China's Shadow Empire, funded by the Pulitzer Center. Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian. Credits: This special episode of Axios Today was produced by Lydia McMullen-Laird, Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can send questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Summer Friday, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews, including: In light of Cornel West's third-party presidential bid, Eric Blanc, assistant professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University, author of Red State Revolt: The Teachers' Strike Wave (Verso, 2019) and the newsletter laborpolitics.substack.com, and a member of NYC Democratic Socialists of America, discusses the state of the American left pre-2016, how its evolved over the last seven years, and his theory for how the left should build power moving forward. We look at the findings of a report that investigates why some teens and young adults in New York City carry guns. The study is by the Center for Justice Innovation based on interviews with more than 100 young people from Crown Heights. Study authors, Javonte Alexander and Basaime Spate, Community Research Coordinators at the Center for Justice Innovation, and Elise White, director of Action Research at the Center for Justice Innovation, walk us through their research. Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many books, including The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War (Simon & Schuster, 2020), draws on his expertise in nuclear history to discuss whether Christopher Nolan's epic new film Oppenheimer is historically accurate - plus reveals a little-known political controversy within the other big new movie, Barbie. Katie Honan, senior reporter at The City, recently stumbled upon an artichoke parm sandwich (heretofore referred to as "the sandwich") she'd never seen on a menu before, at a small deli in Brooklyn. She talks about the history of the deli and how the sandwich came to be as listeners call in to share a hidden culinary gem. The beautiful work of West African hair braiders can be seen on the heads of many who wander New York City streets. While their work is highly visible, little is heard about the many occupational injuries hair braiders obtain on the job. Houreidja Tall, NYC based freelance journalist, shares her reporting on the often untold stories of hair braiders, their pain, and systemic lack of workplace protections.   These interviews were polished up and edited for time, the original versions are available here: The Left's Way Forward (Jul 10, 2023) Why Some Young People Carry Guns (Jul 26, 2023) The History Behind the New Movie 'Oppenheimer' (Jul 25, 2023) 'The Sandwich' and Other Hidden Culinary Gems (Jun 20, 2023) The Physical Toll of Hair Braiding (Jul 26, 2023)  

West African military chiefs warn Niger junta they will send in troops. Also, entire city in Canada warned to evacuate because of fires, and South Korean teachers put their foot down.

Welcome back to another season of Moneda Moves mi gente. This season we are talking about food: It makes the world go round. Some might say food is everything we are: An extension of our regions, our tribes, to paraphrase the late chef and journalist Anthony Bourdain. But it's also an interesting business opportunity. Last year, venture capitalists invested more than $20 billion in this space even after economic conditions had tightened. And as we know on this podcast, Latinos (alongside people of color) are among the biggest creators of business in this country. Throughout this season, Moneda Moves is bringing funders investing in the future of food and founders paving the way for intimate conversations on how they invest, fundraise and build truly scalable companies. Our panel today is from our first live event in Chicago, where we have founders from the consumer packaged goods space to the food tech space. On the mics we have Perteet Spencer, Founder of AYO Foods, who launched the company to celebrate ingredients, flavors and culture of West African diaspora. We also have Michelle Ruiz, founder of food tech company Hyfe, who brings more than ten years of manufacturing experience from the likes of Exxon Mobile. Also joining us is Shayna Harris, managing partner of Supply Change Capital, investing in early stage, high growth food tech businesses and culture-first brands. Shayna has more than two decades of experience as a food industry leader and operator. She and her co-founder Noramay Cadena just closed a $40 million fund. Congratulations! A trifecta of women that are joining us in our conversation today to talk about what the future of food looks like, from both a funding and scalability perspective. Finally, a shout to our collaborators who helped put on our first live podcast event, DishRoulette Kitchen, a nonprofit working to provide funding and education for BIPOC restarateurs across Chicago, and Industrious where the event was hosted. Let's dive in. Welcome to Funding the Future of Food.  Follow Supply Change Capital On Instagram: @supplychangecapital Follow AYO Foods On Instagram: @ayofoods Follow Hyfe On Instagram: @hyfejefe Follow Moneda Moves on Instagram: @MonedaMoves Follow your host Lyanne Alfaro on Instagram: @LyanneAlfaro Main podcast theme song from Premium Beat. Our music is from Epidemic Sound.

The central bank in Moscow prepares to hold a special meeting as the currency falls sharply against the US dollar. Also: The US, UN and West African leaders condemn threats by Niger's coup leaders to prosecute the ousted president. And 200 people follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, setting sail on the same route he took around the world.

A major response effort is underway to evacuate survivors caught in a deadly wildfire raging in Hawaii. The US Supreme Court has blocked drugmaker Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioid settlement. Russian forces unleashed deadly strikes on a Ukrainian hotel. West African leaders ramped up their rhetoric against military coup leaders in Niger who toppled the country's democratically elected president. Lastly, a professional gambler is making bold betting claims about golfer Phil Mickelson in an upcoming book.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The authorities on Hawaii's island of Maui say it will take many years and billions of dollars to repair the damage caused by devastating wildfires. Fifty- five people are now known to have died and thousands have been displaced. We hear from survivors in Maui. Also on the programme, West African nations have decided to activate a standby force for possible military intervention in Niger and call for the release of president Mohamed Bazoum; and, we travel back to the origins of hip-hop. (Photo: Views from the air of the community of Lahaina after wildfires driven by high winds burned across most of the town several days ago, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S. August 10, 2023. REUTERS/Marco Garcia)

A countrywide state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador after the assassination of a candidate in this month's presidential election. Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead while leaving a campaign event in the capital, Quito. Also on the programme, the leaders of the recent coup in Niger have announced a new government, as the regional West African bloc considers whether to agree a military intervention; and, scientists say they've found evidence that Mars had wet and dry seasons similar to Earth. (Photo: STRINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

From the BBC World Service: We look at the impact of a new U.S. policy that will seek to restrict American investment in Chinese tech, especially in sensitive technologies like computer chips. The aim is to ensure that U.S. cash does not support China’s military modernisation. Plus, as West African leaders meet again to discuss the coup in Niger we hear how it’s affecting life on the ground for people in the country. And, Cher has been selling her own ice cream around Los Angeles, the Cherlato. We speak to the New Zealand ice cream maker behind the brand, Giapo Grazioli.

From the BBC World Service: We look at the impact of a new U.S. policy that will seek to restrict American investment in Chinese tech, especially in sensitive technologies like computer chips. The aim is to ensure that U.S. cash does not support China’s military modernisation. Plus, as West African leaders meet again to discuss the coup in Niger we hear how it’s affecting life on the ground for people in the country. And, Cher has been selling her own ice cream around Los Angeles, the Cherlato. We speak to the New Zealand ice cream maker behind the brand, Giapo Grazioli.

The West African bloc ECOWAS deadline for Niger's coup leaders to reinstate the democratically elected President has passed with no change. So what's ECOWAS going to do about it? And what do people in Niger want? Also in the programme: Brazil's Environment Minister tells us it's now or never to save the Amazon rainforest ahead of President Lula's summit. And as scientists in California repeat their nuclear fusion success, is it really "the holy grail" of green power?

A deadline for civilian rule to be restored in Niger has passed. The ultimatum was imposed by the West African grouping of countries, ECOWAS, threatening military intervention if the leaders of the coup in Niger did not comply. ECOWAS says it will hold a summit in the Nigerian Capital, Abuja, on Thursday to discuss the situation. Also in the programme: An Israeli military spokesperson describes West Bank settler violence as 'terrorism'; and Italy is to trial free taxis to curb drunk driving. (Picture: Niger's junta leaders were cheered by thousands of supporters at a defiant rally in Niamey on Sunday. Credit: Reuters)

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is sending scientists to disease hotspots. Bill Whitaker joins them in Uganda. Lesley Stahl profiles Sona Jobarteh, the first female virtuoso player of a centuries-old West African instrument called the kora. As soccer fans gear up for the World Cup, many will be sifting through packs of stickers. Think of them as soccer's answer to baseball cards. Jon Wertheim meets Panini sticker enthusiasts to find out why these collectibles inspire such a frenzy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Niger has been the focus of international and diplomatic attention over the past week after its democratically elected president was removed from power by the military. In recent days, we have seen hundreds of foreign nationals leave the West African country. For most people in Niger though it is about trying to get on with life – amid the uncertainty – in a country that consistently ranks as having the lowest standards of living anywhere in the world. Host James Reynolds hears from two friends in Niger, Sadissou and Sidien, who share their different perspectives on events.

Two years ago, Mohamed Bazoum was elected as president in Niger's first peaceful democratic transfer of power. He enjoyed the backing of Western governments, including the United States. Then, last week, members of his own presidential guard detained him and seized power. The coup in Niger is part of a wave of attempted, and successful, power grabs in West and Central Africa, a region gripped by political instability. Now, a group of West African nations imposed sanctions on Niger, and threatened military action if the coup leaders don't reinstate the president within the week. NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu reports from neighboring country Nigeria, and he brings us the latest developments. We discuss what this means for the Sahel, and for democracies around the world. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

West African regional bloc threatens military intervention and imposes sanctions. Also: At least 44 people have been killed and over 100 wounded in a suicide bomb attack in north-western Pakistan, and could a stairway make a heavenly home in London?

Donald Trump says there's nothing in the US constitution to stop him from running for the White House again. Also: Washington warns Niger its security cooperation with the West African state is at risk after Wednesday's military coup, and the new research that suggests our imagination does not deteriorate with age.