“When you look at the entire integration in the region, be it economic, be it social, all of it sounds like a pipe dream. But it’s a dream that is quite possible”
In the 1800s, a conference attended by Europe’s prominent states in Berlin, took a decision to partition Africa.
It resulted in social, political and economic marginalisation of Africa’s citize ... Show More
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Focus on Africa: Cameroon's president seeks re-election at age 92
Cameroon's Paul Biya has the distinction of being 'the world's oldest sitting president' and yet at age 92, he is seeking to run for an eighth term, that will see him serve until he is almost 100 years old. How much popular support does he have, and how strong is the opposition?S ... Show More
33m 19s
Feb 2024
As Africa’s visa restrictions fall, what will it mean for Africans?
Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. But the move left Kenyans asking if this will lead to more accessible travel. Travel restrictions h ... Show More
17m 53s
Oct 2023
Not Just Coups: Meet the People’s Movements in the Streets of West Africa w/ Kambale Musavuli
Listen to the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-audio-not-w-90192326
The West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali are in rebellion against their former colonial masters, while the imperialists of the Global North try desperately to contain ... Show More
35m 22s
Feb 2021
African Free trade: What’s in it for women?
After years of planning and delays, Africa’s new trade bloc, the African Continental Free Trade Area, opened in January with the promise of transforming the continent’s economies. Amandla Ooko-Ombaka of McKinsey and Company in Nairobi explains the enormous poverty-reducing potent ... Show More
17m 28s
Aug 2023
Niger, and an era of mutiny in Africa’s Sahel region
Last month, the African nation of Niger became the seventh government in Western and Central Africa to suffer a military takeover in the last three years. And as of today, virtually every country in Africa’s Sahel region is governed by a current or former military officer. The Sa ... Show More
30m 59s