Takiyah Harper-Shipman

Join Takiyah Harper-Shipman, an Africana Studies professor and author, as she explores the multifaceted world of West African women's development. She discusses the complexities of development frameworks and the concept of 'ownership' in policy. Discover the legacy of Thomas Sankara and his challenges to colonial influences, alongside women's roles in national development. Takiyah also addresses AFRICOM’s impact on stability in West Africa, linking U.S. policies with local unrest and insurgencies. A thought-provoking conversation full of insights!