African News Review EP 9 Proxy Wars and Genocides in Africa I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various topics including the history department at Howard University, the DNC's convention, two-tier policing in the UK, the US military's presence in Niger, and the diplomatic fallout between Mali and Ukraine.
They critique the media's coverage of these issues and highlight the need for critical analysis and questioning of narratives. The conversation covers various topics, including the proxy wars between Ukraine and Russia in Africa, the political situation in Sudan, the biased reporting of Western media, and the need for Africans to engage with and challenge Western narratives.
It also discusses the recent protests in Nigeria and Kenya, the role of history in understanding the present condition of African countries, and the commodification of African resources by Western powers.
The conversation concludes with a discussion on the demonization of Africans and the importance of decolonizing our minds.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Milton Allimadi's Return to School
03:12 Discussion on the DNC Convention and Race Issues in the UK
10:34 US Military's Withdrawal from Niger
19:23 Diplomatic Fallout between Mali and Ukraine
31:02 Critique of Media Coverage and Narratives
37:46 Proxy Wars and Genocides in Africa
44:06 Protests in Nigeria and Kenya
57:55 Ronald Lamola and South Africa's Relations with the West
01:04:30 The Role of the Media in Shaping Public Opinion
01:11:41 The Commodification of Africa and Its Resources