Uncover the paradox of wealth and poverty in mineral-rich African nations. From pre-colonial times to today, explore the resource curse, colonial impact, and post-colonial booms. Discuss the role of the African state in mineral governance, illegal mining, and hear insights from Dr. Ben Radley, a political economist specializing in the DRC. Join us for a concise exploration of the complex dynamics shaping mining in Africa. Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:35) What is the resource curse? Does it exist ? (00:08:25) Were Africans mining before colonialism ? (00:11:35) Colonial mineral ext ..read more

Explore the stereotype of the "Big Man" in African leadership – adorned with honorary titles, accused of heavy corruption, and a face on the currency. But how accurate is this portrayal? Join us in conversation with former Vice President of Zambia, Nervers Sekwila Mumba, as we delve into the nuanced dynamics of power-politics in Zambia. Mumba shares his observations on the post-election state of democracy in Zimbabwe and Liberia, shedding light on the broader context of corruption in Africa. Challenge preconceptions and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding leadership on ..read more

The Big Man: he has got many honorary titles, he is heavily corrupt, his face is on the money, he has been in power for as long as most of his citizens have been alive and he thrives on rigged elections. This is the stereotype of an African leader but how true is this ? In this episode we talk to the former Vice President of Zambia Nervers Sekwila Mumba where we discuss the dynamics of power-politics in Zambia, the state of democracy after elections in Zimbabwe and Liberia which he observed and the state of corruption in Africa. (00:01:46) Who is Dr Nerves Mumba? (00:05:45) Pulpit to Vice Pre ..read more

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Linda Kasonde, former President of the Law Association of Zambia and founder of the Chapter One foundation. Gain valuable insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and triumphs of leading such a prestigious organisation. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the legal profession and social justice. (0:00) Intro (01:16) Who is Linda Kasonde (03:59) Road to Law Association President (07:25) Sexism (15:46) Human rights endeavours (20:32) Death Threats (24:21) Africa's biggest human rights challenge (28:17) Public Order Act (30:24) Chap ..read more

Join A4D and guest Femi Osunnuyi, Lead Pastor of City Church, Lagos, Nigeria, on a captivating journey through African Christianity. Explore how faith spread, untangle colonial tensions, and delve into influential African Christians. Navigate the complexities of LGBTQ, Africa, and Christianity in this thought-provoking discussion. ?️ Hosted by A4D: A4D and Pst Femi Osunnuyi lead insightful conversations, offering a holistic perspective on the intersection of Africa and Christianity. ? Tune in for a deeper understanding of faith, history, and identity in Africa. Subscribe, share, and embark o ..read more

Part 2 In this episode we discuss big changes in Sino-African relations that shape the current political and eceonomic nature of their relationships today with Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at Centre for Africa China Studies (CACS) at the University of Johannesburg. We touch on how China is evolving  from its relationship with Africa from state-centric to a market driven one by Chinese capitalists and their tensions with African entrepreneurs. We also talk about the  post-covid context by discussing China's  economic slowdown and its affect on Africa; once a characterize ..read more

What exactly is Metaverse, is there money to be made and what’s in it for Africa?  Find out in this episode with Sultan Quadri, a Lagos based tech analyst and journalist who is the Editor-in-Chief of fact-checking outlet People’s Check. His work on young people and Africa’s tech start-ups have appeared in media platforms including Stears Business, Quartz Africa as well as The Guardian Nigeria among others. Music : Water No Get Enemy - Violaaa, Pat Kalla ..read more

In this episode Nathan and Zenge discuss Nathan’s paper on how agricultural industries in Europe and South Africa create a “dangerous, degrading and dirty“ environment for  African migrants seeking greener pastures. [Disclaimer] To avoid any contradiction this is episode 8 and not episode 3 as might have been stated in this podcast.  Song: Harare by  Bongo Maffin  ..read more

Speaking to Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (author, Oxford scholar, activist and rapper) hosts Zenge and Nathan discuss his new book ‘The New Apartheid’, Jacob Zuma and much more. Find out more about Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh here: https://sizwempofuwalsh.com/ Music: Beautiful People by Chike  ..read more

The east African country of Djibouti has 7 foreign military bases from countries east and west, some of which are rival superpowers. The US alone has 29 military bases in Africa whilst France has 15. Do they all want to just keep Africa safe? ....The last few years have seen a military race in Africa between rival and aspiring super-powers. But how about the people? In this episode we discuss the irony of Africa's numerous military bases and its abundance of natural resources yet remains largely underdeveloped. In this 2 part Episode we sat down with Security and Geopolitics expert Fidel ..read more