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Emmett Livingstone

Writes about the Congo for The Economist and is based in Kinshasa.

Top 5 podcasts with Emmett Livingstone

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82 snips
Feb 13, 2025 • 23min

With this ring: Trump and Putin omit Ukraine

Shashank Joshi, Defense editor for The Economist, and Emmett Livingstone, Africa correspondent, delve into the recent U.S.-Russia negotiations regarding Ukraine, highlighting the sidelining of Ukraine's president. They explore the impact of these discussions on Europe while also interviewing Kornén Nonga, leader of the M23 rebel group in Goma, about the complexities of regional conflict. The conversation also humorously touches on pop culture, specifically the enduring charm and cultural relevance of Bridget Jones.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 25min

Truce believers: Rwanda and Congo’s fragile deal

Emmett Livingston, a Congo correspondent for The Economist, and Henry Tricks, the US Technology Editor, dive into Rwanda and Congo’s fragile peace deal. They discuss the complexities of the newly brokered truce following decades of conflict. The conversation highlights the ongoing threat of the M23 militia and the challenges of sustainable reconciliation. They also explore Mark Zuckerberg’s $14 billion pivot towards AI at Meta and dissect the troubling dynamics of the manosphere, questioning whether it poses real danger or merely reflects societal concerns.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 23min

With this ring: Trump and Putin omit Ukraine

Shashank Joshi, Defense editor for The Economist, dives into the implications of the recent phone conversation between Trump and Putin regarding Ukraine, highlighting the sidelining of Ukraine in negotiations and its potential consequences for European security. Emmett Livingstone, Africa correspondent, sheds light on the M23 rebel group's dramatic takeover of Goma in Congo, discussing regional dynamics and the chaos that ensued. The podcast blends politics with a dash of cultural commentary, capturing both global tensions and local conflicts.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 25min

Truce believers: Rwanda and Congo’s fragile deal

Emmett Livingstone reports on the Congo, Henry Tricks dives into Meta's ambitious AI strategies, and Catherine Nixie analyzes the cultural implications of the manosphere. The conversation explores the historic truce between Rwanda and Congo, tackling its potential for lasting peace amidst complex regional tensions. They also discuss Zuckerberg's significant AI hiring initiative at Meta and the implications of burgeoning misogyny among young men, shedding light on societal shifts within the manosphere.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 27min

Thousands killed, millions displaced. Is the West giving up on the Congo?

Emmet Livingstone, a former AFP and Politico journalist, brings his frontline insights from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He dives into the alarming humanitarian crisis, detailing how millions are displaced and thousands killed, all while receiving minimal media attention. Livingstone discusses the complex web of conflicts, militia involvement, and the contrast with global responses to other crises. Tune in for a deep exploration of why this critical situation isn’t on the West’s radar, and what it means for those on the ground.

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