Conflict & Development in Africa Podcast
The Conflict & Development in Africa podcast brings together experts from Africa and around the world to discuss critical conflict and development issues affecting the continent. Guests include practitioners, academics, journalists, researchers, policymakers, and advocates recognized for their work on African conflict and development. The show is aimed at policymakers, governments, researchers, students, businesses, and anyone interested in these issues.
Episodes
EP 133: The Ebola Outbreak in DRC- Dr Joanne Liu
In this week’s episode, we focus on the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our guest is Dr. Joanne Liu, a Canadian practicing paediatric emergency physician and professor at McGill University’s School of Population & Global Health. Prior to joining McGill, she was the International President of Medecins Sans Frontiers from 2013-3019.
EP 132: Placenta Consumption, Culture & Maternal Health- Dr. Bryony McNeil
In this episode, we discuss the growing trend of placenta consumption among new mothers, the cultural notions behind the practice and implications on maternal health. Our guest is Dr. Bryony McNeil, Senior Lecturer and course deputy director at Deakin University’s School of Medicine.
EP 131: A Reflection on the Zambian 2026 Elections-Prof Miles Larmer & Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa
In this episode, Professor Miles Larmer, Professor of History and Director of the Centre of African Studies at the University of Florida and Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, Senior lecture at Stellenbosch University join me to reflect on the recently concluded elections in Zambia
EP 130: Nigeria-Turkey Military Agreement- Dr Abdurrahim Siradag
In this week’s episode, Dr Abdurrahim Siradag, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University, joins me in discussing Nigeria’s defence agreement with Turkey which involved Turkey establishing a military training facility in Nigeria.
EP 129: The Evolving Crisis & “Coup” in Mali-Dr. Alessio Iocchi
Dr Iocchi, Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Cultural & Environmental Heritage at the University of Milan, joins me in discussing the crisis and suspected coup that happened in Mali a few months ago.
EP 128: The Climate Crisis of Langue de Barbarie, St-Louis, Senegal Mamadou Sarr & Dr. Jeslyn Lemke
In this episode, Mamadou Sarr ( Chair of the Environment & Resource Protection Committee of the Saint-Louis artisanal Fishermen’s Association) and Dr. Jeslyn Lemke (an international journalist and CACD fellow) join me to discuss the climate crisis in Senegal’s coastal and fishing town of Langue de Barbarie and the negative impacts of the activities of multinational gas station built directly on th
EP 127: New Wave of Xenophobic Attacks on Foreign African Nationals in South Africa-Prof Landau
In this week’s episode, I am joined by our returning guest, Professor Loren Landau, Research Professor at the University of Witwatersrand and Professor of Migration and Development at Oxford University, to discuss the ongoing Xenophobic attacks against African foreign nationals in South Africa.
EP 126: The Recent U.S.-Nigeria Security Cooperation- James Barnett
In this week’s episode, I am joined by our returning guest, James Barnett, PhD candidate at Oxford University and non-residential fellow at Hudson Institute to discuss the current United States and Nigeria military cooperation.
EP 125:Hidden Toxins in Hair Extension& Health Implications for Black Women-Dr Llanos & Dr Franklin
In this episode, Dr Adana Llanos (a cancer and molecular epidemiologist from Columbia University) and Dr Elissia Franklin (a Research Scientist with Silent Spring Institute) join me in discussing the significant study conducted by Silent Spring Institute where around 10 percent of the hair products samples contained toxins and other dangerous cancerous chemicals.
EP 124: Mass Killings & Violence Against Civilians in Africa- Jeanine Ntihirageza & Scott Straus
In this week’s episode, we discussed both historical and contemporary mass killings and political violence against civilians in Africa. Our guests are Professor Jeanine Ntihirageza, Director for the Center for Genocide, Human Rights and Research in Africa and the Diaspora at Northeastern Illinois University; and Professor Scott Straus , Professor of Political Science at the University of Californi
EP 123: UK-Nigeria Port Infrastructural Deal- Prof. Akpan H. Ekpo
In this week’s episode, we focus analysis on the recent port infrastructural deal between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Our guest, Emeritus Professor of Economics and Public Policy and former Vice Chancellor at University of Uyo joins me in dissecting the details of the controversial deal.
EP 122: Cannabis Legalisation in Ghana- Chenai Kitchen
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Chenai Kitchen, a PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant at British Columbia University, and British Columbia Centre on Substance Abuse, Canada to discuss the recent legalisation of cannabis in Ghana. Chenai provides a rich insight into the scope of the cannabis legislation in Ghana and how Ghana, the first West African country to legalise cannabis compa
EP 121: The Controversial Coronation of an “Igbo King” in South Africa- Dr Olusola Ogunnubi
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr Olusola Ogunnubi, a Canadian-based policy, diplomacy and global governance expert, to discuss the controversies surrounding the coronation of an Igbo King in South Africa.
EP 120: “Illegal” House Demolitions & Land Grabbing in Nigeria- Dr. Ambrose Igboke
This week’s episode focuses on the increasing demolition of houses and land grabbing in Nigeria’s major cities. I am joined by Dr. Ambrose Igboke, Public Affairs Analyst and Chairman, Guild of Public Affairs Nigeria.
EP 119: The Return of African Stolen Artefacts by European Colonial Powers- Molemo Moiloa
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Molemo Moiloa, co-founder of Open Restitution Africa, to discuss the controversial and complicated subject of restitution regarding Africa artefacts stolen by former European colonial powers.
EP 118: The Impact of the US-Israel-Iran War on Africa- Confidence McHarry
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Confidence Isaiah-MacHarry, Geopolitics Analyst at SBM Intelligence Nigeria, to discuss how the ongoing US-Israel-Iran War impacts Africa.
EP 117: African Fighters in Russia-Ukraine War- Jan-Ole Voss
In this week’s episode, Jan-Ole Voss, Deputy Head of the Kenyan Office and Project Manager at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation in Nairobi, joins me to discuss African fighters fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the “deceptive” and “illegal” recruitment of African fighters and the implications for Russia-Africa relations and other related issues.
EP 116: The Increasing US Vessel Interdiction in International Waters- Dr. Ian Ralby
In this week’s episode, we focus on the increasing target of ‘Shadow Fleets’ and oil cargoes off the waters of Venezuela by the US and similar situations in African waters. Our guest is Dr. Ian Ralby, President of Auxilum Worldwide and a globally recognised expert in maritime law and security.
EP 115: A Reflection on the G20 Summit South Africa 2025 with Prof Daniel Bradlow
In this episode, Professor Danny Bradlow, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pretoria and a global expert on international financial law, joins me to discuss the just concluded G20 summit hosted by South Africa-the first on the continent on Africa. We discuss a range of issues including the conspicuous absence of the US and President Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from the next G20 su
EP 114: Governance, Grievance & Violent Extremism in West Africa- Zacharias Pieri & Kevin Fridy
In this week’s episode, Dr Zacharias Pieri, Associate Professor of international relations at the University of South Florida and Professor Kevin Fridy, Professor of Government & World Affairs at University of Tampa join me to discuss their recent book: Governance, Grievance and Violent Extremism in West Africa: From the Caliphate to Great Power Competition.
EP 113: Boko Haram’s Resurgence & Attacks in Nigeria & Lake Chad Basin-Dr Vincent Foucher
In this week’s episode, we focus on the resurgence of Boko Haram and increased attacks in Nigeria and around the Lake Chad Basin region. I am joined by Dr Vincent Foucher, a Senior Research Fellow at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France who have just returned from a field trip in the Lake Chad area.
EP 112: The Recent U.K. Visa Restrictions on 3 African Countries with Dr Lucy Hovil & Raymond Asfour
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Raymond Asfour, CEO and Co-Managing Partner of Expectation State, a development consultancy operating in multiple countries across the world and Dr Lucy Hovil, partner at Expectation State to discuss the factors behind and implications of the U.K. government playing a visa restriction on Namibia, Angola and DRC (and other wider implications).
EP 111: Tanzania’s Ongoing Political Crisis with Dr. Nicodemus Minde
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr Nicodemus Minde, researcher at the Institute of Security Studies, to discuss the unfolding political crisis in Tanzania.
EP 110: Recent Escalation in the Sudan Crisis with Dr Salah Ben Hammou
In this week’s episode, Dr Salah Ben Hammou, postdoctoral associate at the Edward P. Djerejian Center for Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, returns on the programme to discuss the recent escalation in the ongoing civil war beteeen the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAR) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
EP 109: The recent ‘coup attempt’ in Nigeria with Rtd Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, PhD
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Kunle Olawunmi, a retired Air Commodore of the Nigerian Navy and Head of Department, International Relations, Chrisland University. Our discussion focuses on the speculated coup attempt in Nigeria between September and October 2025.
EP 108: The Recent Coup in Madagascar with Dr Salah Ben Hammou
In this week’s episode, Dr Salah Ben Hammou, postdoctoral research associate at the Edward P. Djerejia Center for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute of Public Policy, joins me to discuss the recent coup in Madagascar coming off the back of a youth-led protest.
EP 107: Nigeria’s Tax Reforms 2025 with Nana Abu
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Nana Abu, tax specialist and Senior Manager at KPMG, Nigeria to discuss Nigeria’s controversial tax reforms of 2025.
EP 106: Trump’s ‘Minerals for Peace’ Deal in Central Africa-DRC with Thomas Sheehy
In this episode, I am joined by Thomas P. Sheehy, principal at Quinella Global Operations and former Staff Director of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the U.D. House of Representatives, to discuss President Trump’s ‘minerals for peace’ deal in DRC.
EP 105: Ghanaian Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians with Prof NE Atta & Olawale Yemisi
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Professor Noah Echa Atta, Professor of African Economic History and Development and currently visiting Professor at the National of Lesotho, and Olawale Yemisi, a lecturer and PhD candidate at the University of Ibadan. Our topic focuses on the targeted xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in Ghana.
EP 104: US Arms Sales to Morocco & Trump’s Recognition of Morocco’s Sovereignty with Dr. Jacob Mundy
In this episode, I am joined by Dr Jacob Mundy, associate professor in peace and conflict studies, Colgate University, to discuss the United States arms sales to Morocco and President Trump’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.
EP 103: Constitutional Change in Togo from Presidential 2 Parliamentary Democracy withVincent Okangi
In this episode, Kenyan-based international relations and expert, Vincent Okangi, joins me in discussing the constitutional change in Togo that is seen as a step towards consolidating Faure Gnassingbe’s position in power.
EP 102: ‘Canadian Court Labels Nigeria’s Major Political Parties Terrorist Organisation ‘Jaye Gaskia
In this week’s episode, Nigerian-based public affairs and political commentator and analyst, Jaye Gaskia, joins me in discussing the controversial labelling or Nigeria’s major political parties, APC and PDP, as terrorist organisations by a Canadian court.
EP 101: US Immigration Policy & its Implications for Africa with Dr Awosusi
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr Oladotun Awosusi, research fellow at University of Arkansas, to discuss the flurry of immigration policies under Trump 2:0 and their implications for Africa.
EP 100: US Arms Sales to Nigeria & Nigeria’s Response to Insurgency & Insecurity with Brig-Gen Bala
In our 100th episode, we discuss the increasing sale of arms to Nigeria by the Trump’s administration, a departure from the Obama administration. We look at the implications of the arms sale on Nigeria’s heavily militarized response to insurgency and insecurity. Our guest is retired Brigadier General Saleh Bala, President at White Ink Consult, a private defence and security research, strategic com
EP 99: The Resumption of Security Cooperation between the US & the AES Regimes
In this episode, I am joined by Dr Daniel Volman, the director of the African Security Research Project in Washington and a specialist on U.S. military policy towards Africa and African issues. We discuss the conflict in the Sahel and talks between the Trump’s administration and the Alliance of Sahel States military regimes.
EP 98: The Prospect of Africa’s Teeming Youth Population with Dr Kayode George
In this week’s episode, we focus on the prospects of and challenges facing Africa’s teeming youth population. Our guest is Dr Kayode George, a Nigerian-based scholar with vast experience both nationally and internationally in the field of security, peace and conflict studies.
EP 97: The Politics of Political Party Coalition in Nigeria & Nigeria’s 2027 Election
In this week’s episode, we focus on the politics of political party coalition in Nigeria and Nigeria’s forthcoming general election in 2027. I am joined by Dr Babayo Sule, Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political and Administrative Studies at National University of Lesotho. Babayo is the author of numerous books including Political party financing and electoral politics in Nig
EP 96: The Future of Regional Economic Communities in Africa with Dr Eric Tevoedjre
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr Eric Tevoedjre, instructor at the Catholic University in Lille, France, to discuss the future of regional economic communities (REC) in Africa following the withdrawal of the Alliance of Sahel States (Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger) from ECOWAS and Rwanda from ECCAS.
EP 95: Africa Multilateral Financial Institutions with Prof Daniel Bradlow
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Daniel Bradlow, Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria to discuss Africa’s multilateral financial institutions-why they matter and how to save them.
EP 94: The Recurrent Accidental Military Airstrikes in Nigeria with Dr Ndubuisi Nwokolo
Dr Ndubuisi Nwokolo, Partner and Chief Executive at Nextier SPD, a security, peace and development organisation based in Nigeria, joins me this week to discuss what is behind the recurrent ‘friendly strikes’ in Nigeria, their implications and how to address them.
EP 93: Ivory Coast’s 2025 Elections & Foreign Influence with Dr Jeslyn Lemke
Dr Jeslyn Lemke joins me in this episode to discuss the forthcoming elections in Ivory Coast where President Alassane Quattara will be seeking a controversial fourth term. Dr Lemke, a bilingual journalist and journalism professor in the Pacific Northwest in the US also provides insight into the influence of France and other foreign governments in the small Francophone West African country.
EP 92: Police Brutality & Police Reform in Africa with Kemi Okenyodo
In this episode, we discuss police brutality and reforms in Nigeria and across Africa. Our guest this week is Kemi Okenyodo, Founder/Executive Director, Rule of Law & Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria. Kemi has over 20 years experience in security, governance, criminal justice reform and NGO management in New and West Africa.
EP 91: Causes & Consequences of Incessant Flooding in African Cities with Prof Taibat Lawanson
In this week’s episode, we discuss the drivers and consequences of the frequent flooding across Africa. Our guest is Professor Taibat Lawanson, Professor of Planning and Heritage at University of Liverpool and Professor of Urban Management and Governance at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
EP 90: White Farmer Genocide & Trump’s Amnesty with Prof Christi van der Westhuizen
In this week’s episode, we focus on the controversial allegation of White Farmers’ Genocide in South Africa and Trump’s granting of Refugee Status to ‘persecuted’ white farmers in South Africa. I am joined by Professor Christi van der Westhuizen, Professor of Sociology at the University of Western Cape, Cape Town.
EP 89: The Forthcoming Election in Cameroon with Dr. Jude Mutah
In this week’s episode, we focus on the forthcoming elections in Cameroon. Cameroonians are set to go to the polls in October to choose their president. President Paul Biya has been the President since 1982. But at 92 years of age, sooner or later, he would have to make way for a successor. Who will replace Biya? And will this election mark the dawn of a new democracy in the Central African State?
EP 88: President Trump’s Travel Ban with Prof Christopher Isike
In this week’s episode, our topic focuses on the travel ban imposed by the Trump’s administration on several countries including seven African countries and further planned ban of additional 36 African countries. Our guest is Professor Christopher Isike, Professor of African Politics & International Relations in the Department of Political Science, University of Pretoria and Director of the Africa
EP 87: Nigeria’s Kidnapping Epidemic with Dr. Samuel Oyewole
In this week’s episode, we discuss Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic. Our guest is Dr. Samuel Oyewole, a post-doc research fellow at the African Centre for the Study of the United States and Ocean Regions Programme of the Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Samuel provides a rich insight into the pervasive kidnapping crisis in Nigeria tracing it from the precolonial
EP 86: Are African military leaders saviours or opportunists? With Dr Tapiwa V Warikandwa
In this week’s episode, I am joined by a highly experienced legal scholar, Dr Tapiwa Victor Warikandwa to discuss the rising military coups and rules in Africa. Dr Warikandwa engages with the question whether African military leaders can be seen as saviours or just opportunists.
EP 85: The Mahmuda Group & the Landscape of Jihadist Violence in Nigeria with James Barnett
In this week’s episode, James Barnett, one of our fellows and a returning guest joins me in discussing the landscape of jihadist violence in Nigeria and the emergence of a ‘new’ jihadist group known locally as the ‘Mahmuda’ group.
EP 84: Gabon’s Military Regime & its Transition to Democracy with Dr Steve Tametong
In this episode, we focus on the military coup in Gabon and the “successful” transition to democracy. I am joined by Dr Steve Tametong, Senior Lecturer at the Advanced Institute of Management, Cameroon and formerly, Deputy Director of Democracy and Governance Division at the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foundation. Steve holds two PhDs in Public Law and in Governance and Regional I
EP 83. Qatari’s Government Negotiated DRC-Rwanda Peace Agreement with Dr. Jonathan Bellof
In this episode, we focus on non-traditional superpowers’ negotiated settlement in conflict zones. In this particular case, we focus on the surprising Doha’s negotiated peace agreement between DRC and Rwanda. I am joined by Dr. Jonathan Bellof, Research Associate at the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. Jonathan’s research focuses on the regional politics and security of the Africa
EP 82: The proposed U.S-DRC mineral deal with Christian-Geraud Neema Byamungu
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Christian-Geraud Neema, a non-resident scholar in the Carnegie Africa Program and Africa editor of the China-Global South Project to discuss the proposed mineral deal between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
EP 81. Saudi Arabia’s Increasing Engagement in Africa with Samir Bhattacharya
In this week’s episode, our guest, Samir Bhattacharya, Associate Fellow at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, India, discusses Saudi Arabia’s grand vision for Africa under its Vision 2030 framework.
EP 80: The Political Crisis & Violent Conflict in South Sudan with Dr. Daniel Akech Thiong
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Akech Thiong, Senior Analyst for Sudan at the International Crisis Group, to discuss the recent escalation in violent conflict in South Sudan between warring parties from the President and Vice President camps.
EP 79: Women’s Representation in Africa’s Political Space with Dinah Musindarwezo & Dr D. Agbalajobi
In this week’s episode, I am joined by two Gender experts and advocates, Dinah Musindarwezo and Professor Damilola Agbalajobi to discuss women’s representation in Africa’s political space. Dinah is an accomplished senior leader with extensive experience of leading and supporting women’s rights organisations and feminist movements globally, with a particular focus on Africa. Damilola is a seasoned
EP 78: AU’s 38th Summit: A Path to Security & Economic Integration with Prof. Babatunde Fagbayibo
In this week’s episode, our topic focuses on the issues, particularly the issue of reparation, that were discussed at the African Union’s 38th summit. I am joined by Professor Babatunde Fagbayibo, Professor of International Relations at the University of Pretoria.
EP 77: Africa and the New World Order with Dr. Daniel Volman
Dr. Daniel Volman joins me this week to discuss Africa’s growing geopolitical influence. Daniel is the director of the African Security Research Project in Washington DC and a specialist with over five decades researching, discussing and writing on U.S. military policy toward Africa and African issues.
EP76. The Suspension of Foreign Aid by the US & its Implications in Africa with Prof. N. Lindstaedt
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Trump’s administration’s suspension of foreign aid, especially USAID and its implications in Africa. I am joined by Professor Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor of Government at the University of Essex.
EP 75. Elites’ Politics & Oligarchic Power in South Africa with Dr Mesrob Vartavarian
In this episode, we discuss the problem of elites’ politics and oligarchs in South Africa. Our guest this week is Dr. Mesrob Vartavarian, core lecturer at University of California, San Diego. Mesrob’s research focuses on colonial violence and power elites in post colonial states.
EP 74. The Recurrent War Crimes in the Neglected Sudan Conflict with Jehanne Henry
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Jehanne Henry to discuss the recurrent war crimes and humanitarian crises in the neglected Sudan conflict. Jehanne is a human rights lawyer and researcher with a particular focus on Sudan and South Sudan. She is a former director in the Africa division of Human Rights Watch. Previously, Jehanne Henry was a human rights officer with the United Nations Mission
EP 73. US Military Strikes in Somalia & Trump’s CT Policy in Africa with Prof C. Clarke & L.Webber
In this week’s episode, we focus on the surprise US precision attack on Islamist terrorist organization (Al-Shabaab and ISIS Somalia) in Somalia and the broader US counterterrorism policy in Africa under Trump 2.0. I am joined by the Director of Research at The Soufan Group and former Professor at Carnegie Mellon University and Senior Political Scientist, Professor Colin P. Clarke and Lucas Webber
EP.72 Recovered Loots & Nigeria’s Anti-corruption Campaign with Dr Tolu Olarewaju
In this week’s episode, we focus on Nigeria’s recovered oversea loots ($4 billion in cash and $2 billion in assets) and its anti-corruption campaign. I am joined by Dr Tolu Olarewaju, lecturer and Director of Student Recruitment at Keele Business School, Keele University. Tolu has researched and written extensively on poverty reduction and anti-corruption efforts among other topics
EP 71: Illegal Mining, Migration and State Accountability in South Africa with Prof. Rosalind Morris
The recent incident involving trapped illegal miners (Zama Zama) in an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, North West province of South Africa and the scandal surrounding South Africa’s government’s slow response to rescue them has brought to fore the troubled South African mining sector and issue of migration. In this week’s episode, we focus on the topic: “The Human Cost of Desperation: Illegal Minin
EP 70. Western Government’s Support for the Authoritarian Regime in Chad with Dr Nathaniel Powell
In this week’s episode, Dr Nathaniel Powell, African analyst at Oxford Analytica, returns to discuss Western government’s support for the authoritarian regime in Chad. We follow up on the previous episode where Dr Powell discussed Chad’s 2024 election and what to expect.
EP 69: Boko Haram’s Connections & INT’L Sources of Funding with James Barnett
In this episode, we explore Boko Haram’s Connections and International Sources of Funding. I am joined by James Barnett, a PhD candidate at Oxford University and a non-resident research fellow at Hudson Institute in Washington DC, specialising in sub-Saharan Africa.
EP 68: The M23 Rebels & the Conflict in Eastern DRC with Prof. Koen Vlassenroot
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Professor Koen Vlassenroot, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Conflict Research Group at Ghent University. Professor Koen discusses the Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels and the recent escalation of conflict in eastern DRC where the M23 has taken over several areas including mineral-rich Goma town.
EPS 67: Redefining Africa’s Relations with Member States towards Trade & Peaceful Coexistence
This week, I am joined by Desmond Omoluru, PhD candidate in Economics and Finance at the University of Warsaw, to discuss how countries in Africa are cooperating in trade. Desmond provides insights into the prospects and challenges towards economic integration and peaceful coexistence in Africa.
EP 66. The Anti-France Revolt: Francophone Countries Cutting Ties with France with Prof. Tony Chafer
This week, I am joined by Professor Tony Chafer, emeritus professor of African and French studies at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss the revolution against France from former French colonies in Africa that has led to the countries cutting ties with France, the latest being Ivory Coast.
Episode 65: Ethiopia-Somalia Recent Agreement & Turkey’s Growing Influence in Africa with Dr Donelli
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr Federico Donelli, Assistant Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the University of Trieste, Italy and ISPI Senior Associate Research Fellow, to discuss the topic: Ethiopia-Somalia Recent Agreement and Turkey’s Growing Influence in Africa. Dr Donelli dissects the agreement negotiated by President Erdogan of Turkey.
Episode 64: What Reparation means to Africa & Africans in the Continent with Prof. Tshepo Madlingozi
This week’s episode is part two of our topic on reparation. Our guest is former Director and associate professor at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, Wits University and current Commissioner for Anti-Racism, Justice and Education at the South African Human Rights Commission. Commissioner Madlingozi provides a historical, current and futuristic analysis of what reparation means to Africa and Af
Episode 63: Reparation for Africa & African Descendants with Dr. Makini Chisolm-Straker
The topic for this week’s episode is “Reparation for Africa and African Descendants: Confronting History and Seeking Justice”. Our guest is Dr. Makini Chisolm-Straker, a New York-based medical academic, practitioner and activist. Makini provides a rich insight into the current surge in the campaign for reparation. She reveals the double standard in the kick-back against reparation citing reparatio
Episode 62: Lakurawa: The New Terror Group in Nigeria with Malik Samuel & Idris Mohammed
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Malik Samuel and Idris Mohammed to discuss Nigeria’s new terrorist group, Lakurawa. Malik is a Nigerian-based investigative journalist and human security researcher, presently a Senior Researcher at Good Governance Africa (based in Abuja, Nigeria). Our second guest, Idris Mohammed is also an investigative journalist and an expert in peace, security and confli
Episode 61: What does Trump’s 2nd Presidency mean for Africa? Profs Francis Owusu &Padraig Carmody
In this week’s episode, we focus on the implications of President Trump’s Second Term for Africa. I am joined by two special guests, Professor Francis Owusu, Professor at the Department of Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University, USA and Professor Padraig Carmody, Professor in Development Geography at Trinity College, Dublin.
Episode 60: Migration in Southern Africa with Dr. Rose Jaji
This week’s episode focuses on migration in Southern Africa. Our guest is Dr. Rose Jaji, an anthropologist and Senior Researcher at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability. Dr. Jaji provides a rich historical context of migration in the southern region of Africa-starting from precolonial to post-colonial periods. She reveals the varied patterns of migration and the factors driving m
Episode 59: Land Conflict in Southeastern Zimbabwe with Dr. Eric Makombe
Our episode this week focuses on Land Conflict in Southeastern Zimbabwe. Our guest is Dr. Eric Kushinga Makombe, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History, Heritage and Knowledge Systems at the University in f Zimbabwe and a Research Fellow in the History Department at the University of Free State, South Africa. Eric provides a rich history and analysis of the internal and external displaceme
Episode 58: Mozambique’s Post-Election Crisis with Dr. David Matsinhe
In this episode, we focus on the post-election violence that has ensued in Mozambique following the controversial electoral victory by the FRELIMO party in the November 9th election. FRELIMO is one out of many liberation parties across Africa from ANC in South Africa to ZANU-PF in Zimbabwe and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in Botswana that is facing serious challenges to their continued relevanc
Episode 57: The Increasing Jihadist Attacks in the Alliance of Sahel Statewith Prof Clionadh Raleigh
In the last couple of months, we have witnessed increasing jihadist attacks in the military ruled Alliance of Sahel states of Mali and Burkina Faso. I am joined by Clionadh Raleigh, Professor of Political Geography and Conflict at the University of Sussex and President and Founder of the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, ACLED. Clionadh provides a detailed assessment of the factors r
Episode 56:Alzheimer’s disease & the prevalence of dementia in Africa with Prof Ogunniyi et.al
In this special issue, I am joined by three special guests to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and the prevalence of dementia in Africa. My guests are world renowned neurologist and professor of medicine at the University College hospital Ibadan (rtd), Professor Adesola Ogunniyi, family physician at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital , Dr Oziegbe Oghide, and Mrs Olatoun-Gabi, the founder and truste
Episode 55: The ceding of the Chagos Island to Mauritius by the U.K. with Dr Peter Harris
Our guest this week is Dr Peter Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University. Peter joins me in discussing the controversial Chagos Island including the implication of the U.K. handing over the island to the Mauritius government and as well as the reservation and criticism against the decision by some activist.
Episode 54: Ghana’s 2024 Elections & the Controversy Surrounding the Electoral Register-Dr G.Saibu
In this episode, I am joined by Dr Ghadafi Saibu, a Ghanaian political scientist and Associate Researcher at the German Institute of Development & Sustainability. Dr Saibu provides a rich assessment of Ghana’s forthcoming 2024 Presidential Election and the controversy surrounding the voter registration system.
