Decolonisation, Despots, and New Frontiers
Africanalysis8 Okt 2024

Decolonisation, Despots, and New Frontiers

How does the African continent deal with external forces?

Gareth and JJ Cornish dissect the pivotal debates in international diplomacy, from the UN's push to end Western Sahara's occupation to Britain's final colonial handover in Africa. They also take a look at Morocco’s defiance of European legal rulings. Tunisia’s slide into autocracy post-Arab Spring has caused a lot of concern while Turkiye's rising influence in Somalia has raised a few eyebrows. Get a front-row seat to the stories reshaping nations and the future of global power dynamics.

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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 Apr 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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Des 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 Des 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Okt 202314min

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