Ceuta & Melilla: Europe’s African frontiers
Ceuta and Melilla are enclaved cities where the European Union has land borders with the African continent, as Spain continues to lay claims within Morocco. What is Spain doing in Morocco in the first...
11 Mai 202124min
A Special Announcement!
We have a big announcement!!Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) here:AmazonWaterstoneshttps://linktr.ee/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.comFollow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: i...
30 Apr 202130s
Togo's Gnassingbé Dynasty
In this episode, we learn about Africa’s longest-serving dynasties, the Gnassingbé dynasty. They have ruled Togo since the late 1960s. The rise of the dynasty began with Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who forged...
27 Apr 202127min
Chagos Islands: Britain’s last African colony
The Chagos Islands are located in the Indian Ocean, home to Chagossians. However, the islands' sovereignty remains disputed to this day. The UK continues laying claims to the islands, despite being ur...
13 Apr 202129min
Slavery’s Impact on Africa with Karis
We're back with a bonus episode before we return to season 3! We discuss the consequences of the trans-atlantic slave trade on the continent with our special guest, Karis. We talk about the notion of ...
23 Mar 202144min
Nyerere's Tanzanian Vision
In this episode, we're in Tanzania discussing its stint in socialism. The country's first post-independence President, Julius Nyerere, introduced the Arusha Declaration. A vital element of the declara...
23 Feb 202132min
Somalia's Scientific Socialism
In this episode we discuss Somalia's socialist government between 1969-1991. This movement was led by Mohamed Siad Barre, a Somali Communist politician. Under the Supreme Revolutionary Council, Barre ...
9 Feb 202129min
Chad: Legacies of France's African Empire
In this episode, we discuss France's relationship with its African colonies, specifically Chad. Chad became part of the French empire during the Scramble for Africa and successfully gained its indepen...
26 Jan 202135min
