Politics or Transaction?
Africanalysis6 Elo 2024

Politics or Transaction?

When do political decisions have business consequences?

JJ Cornish and Gareth talk about recent developments, including French President Emmanuel Macron recognising Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara, skipping all the normal steps in such a momentous move because he does not have a government to go to. The move comes as France bids for high-speed rail in Morocco. Algeria says withdrawing its ambassador is only the first step in its protest action. The EU, the UN, and a plethora of French political parties have slammed Macron's move.

The DRC reached a deal with Rwanda over stopping 30 months of deadly warfare in Eastern Congo. Can the reality of a renewal of the Hutu-Tutsi conflict hold? Nigeria's Gen X protests against the Abuja government have cost at least 13 lives.

They are inspired by their counterparts in Kenya and Uganda, who are taking to the streets. President Bola Tinubu urges the rioters to desist and engage in talks with his government.

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Power to the People

Power to the People

JJ Cornish joins Gareth and Jack for an analysis on the events happening in Sudan and what it means for the country. The team also chat about the power shift happening in Senegal.

2 Huhti 202415min

The Rescuers

The Rescuers

An Indian navy rescues a ship pirated in Somalia, the AU talks tough on military takeovers, and a WhatsApp group rescues Malawian women trafficked in Oman.

19 Maalis 202414min

Africans in Mexico

Africans in Mexico

JJ Cornish details the difficulty for African's to migrate abroad. And, Gareth and JJ debate the importance of getting the right leaders for the right future on the African continent.

20 Helmi 202418min

The COP Con

The COP Con

JJ Cornish lists the continent’s richest nations - which include Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt. He also rants about the COP conferences, the fossil fuels debate, and non-binding agreements.

19 Joulu 202322min

Return of the Coups

Return of the Coups

JJ Cornish tells us about the newly formed 'Alliance of Sahel States', which is what the putschist three call themselves. A former Rwandan Prime Minister who fell out with Paul Kagame dies in exile, a...

5 Joulu 202318min

The Democracy Dance

The Democracy Dance

Liberia's smooth power handover after a tense election is a good sign for democracy. JJ Cornish also delves into the DRC's uncertain election climate. President William Ruto is on a mission to secure ...

21 Marras 202319min

Clothing of the Dead

Clothing of the Dead

President Yoweri Museveni bans the sale of second-hand clothing in Uganda, and is outraged that the country has been kicked out the duty-free, all-access programme called AGOA. Sudanese paramilitaries...

7 Marras 202316min

Historical Ties

Historical Ties

This week, JJ Cornish addresses the impact of the Israel/Hamas conflict on the African continent - delving into the countries bordering the region, troops being called up to help, and more.

17 Loka 202314min

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