Africa 4 Dummies

Jan 30 2025 60 ep. 42 mins 9
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A podcast by Nathan and Zenge for people to get a clearer picture of what's going on in Africa. Make sure to follow our Africa4dummies playlist on Spotify where we share some great African music.

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M23 Takes Goma, DRC: The DRC-Rwanda Conflict Explained

Jan 30 2025 46 mins  
Of late there has been an intensity in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The A4D Team sits down to discuss everything you need to know about it. (00:05) Introduction (01:20) What’s Happening in Eastern Congo? (02:50) The Key Players in the Conflict (03:24) The Democratic Republic of Congo & FARDC (04:19) Rwanda & Its Defence Forces (04:27)

2024 Africa Recap: Elections & Protests

Dec 30 2024 71 mins  
The A4D Team reflects on Africa’s Elections and Protests in 2024. (00:03) Introduction (02:19) Sudan Conflict Intensifies (04:41) Tensions Rise Between Ethiopia and Somalia (09:07) Senegal Election: Faye and Sonko (13:00) South Africa Election: ANC Suffers Setback (20:18) Rwanda Election: Kagame’s Continued Reign (24:53) Chad Election: A New Chapter? (28:39) Tunisia Election:

Gen Z, HIV/AIDS & Stigma

Nov 29 2024 45 mins  
HIV is a disease that has plagued Africa, with its effects still being felt to this day. This disease has not only brought health challenges but has also led to societal stigma, with patients facing discrimination. How should we view this disease, and what should our response be? In this episode, the A4D team sits down with Obama Foundation leader Olerato Keegope to discuss this ch

Trump’s Return: How Africa Sees It & What’s Next?

Nov 21 2024 41 mins  
Trump is back! The A4D Team discuses what Trump's comeback means for Africa and what Africa should do about it. (00:26) African News Update (06:07) Trump Addresses African Leaders (08:26) Podcast Introduction (09:50) Explaining America’s Electoral System (15:20) Uganda, U.S. Relations & LGBTQ+ Rights (16:30) Conservative Evangelical American Values and Their Impact on Africa

Peddle - Power: Riding For Africa’s Climate

Nov 13 2024 52 mins  
Would you cycle across countries for a cause? Join the A4D team as we talk to Ali Abdo, an Egyptian who’s cycling to the major climate change conference - COP 29 in Azerbaijan to spread awareness about African priorities on climate change. (00:26) African News Segment (03:05) Introduction (03:46) Ali Abdo: Brief Introduction (05:03) Ali Abdo's Story (13:50) Ali's Guinness World

Spies, Puppets and Sellouts - Tactics in Afro Politics

Nov 02 2024 51 mins  
African politics is full of name calling - the most slanderous ones are: “sellouts” or “puppets“. Mandela was accused of this and so was Mobutu - in this episode we discuss the complexities of these terms and what it means for future politics. (00:10) African News Segment (03:40) Introduction (06:15) Spies and Allegations of Being Pro-Western (13:00) Winnie Mandela’s Fal

Men's Mental Health in Africa

Aug 29 2024 88 mins  
Dealing with mental health in Africa is difficult with most people. Especially men. In this episode A4D gathered different voices to speak on this and we analyzed the politics of it all. Content Warning: This episode discusses topics related to depression and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, we strongly encourage seeking profession

AI and Copper Mining in Zambia

Aug 05 2024 48 mins  
Recently AI technology has been used to discover huge copper deposits in Zambia. In this episode, the A4D team discusses what’s at stake for Zambian people and the fast-growing AI industry. (00:18) Recent News in Africa (02:23) Main Discussion (08:10) Zambian History Anchored by Copper (11:30) Communist China (16:38) First Railway Line (21:05) AI Has Been Around Since The 60s (

South Africa Election Aftermath

Jul 15 2024 59 mins  
(00:30) Introduction (01:20) What the results say of this election (06:50) MK Factor (15:00) Perception of the GNU (23:14) Minister of Home Affairs (35:56) Secretary General of ANC (41:03) Friction in the Government of National Unity (50:32) Behind the scenes of Mandela's presidency (58:20) Conclusion

Kenyan Protester- "The people have had enough!"

Jul 02 2024 31 mins  
In this episode the A4D speaks to one of the protesters in Kenya’s anti- finance bill Mutua Kiania. One week ago hundreds and thousands of young Kenyans rocked the streets of Nairobi and several other cities nationwide demanding the end of the infamous Finance Bill. Kenya’s Human rights commission reports 39 died as a result of the protests. (00:05) Introduction (01:20) Protes