Politics or Transaction?
Africanalysis6 Aug 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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Focus on Sudan

Focus on Sudan

JJ Cornish talks about what was once the largest African country, before allowing South Sudan to secede. He explains how the conflict in Darfur became the world's worst humanitarian crisis, and shares...

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Current State of Africa

Current State of Africa

JJ Cornish sheds light on how Rwandan President Paul Kagame shows yet again how ruthless he can be with his political critics. Plus, why French President Emmanuel Macron apologised to Algerian veteran...

21 Sep 202115min

Focus on Nigeria

Focus on Nigeria

JJ Cornish places his focus on Nigeria this week. He sheds light on the rivalry between the two African giants, whether it’s really Africa’s biggest economy, and if oil is a curse for the nation. He a...

7 Sep 202122min

Women of Resilience

Women of Resilience

JJ Cornish joins the team to give us an update about what’s going on in Africa. They discuss Ethiopia’s plan to build a local rival to Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. JJ explains how the women of Afgh...

24 Aug 202119min

Tunisia: The Little Country that Could

Tunisia: The Little Country that Could

This week JJ Cornish focuses on Tunisia, and talks about the new president and what he thinks he is doing, the COVID pandemic, and how the country progressed from police state to winning a Nobel Peace...

3 Aug 202117min

GERD and a Turd

GERD and a Turd

JJ Cornish sheds light on there being no South African boots on the ground in Mozambique, Tunisia making strides in fighting jihadis, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and then there's also a turd.

20 Jul 202112min

A look at Botswana

A look at Botswana

This week Botswana is under the spotlight, as JJ Cornish reveals it as the largest diamond producer, the richest per capita African nation, and he explains how the government takes criticism.

8 Jul 202112min

Vaccination Apartheid

Vaccination Apartheid

JJ Cornish gives us an update of what’s happening in Africa, which includes the World Health Organisation chief saying they’re setting up a hub to make the Covid-19 vaccine in South Africa. He also sh...

22 Jun 202113min

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