Umaru Fofana, a prominent Sierra Leonean journalist, shares harrowing details of the mass deportation of Sierra Leoneans from Guinea, highlighting the humanitarian impact and underlying socio-political tensions. Economically, Mudibo Mau Makalu, an economist based in Bamako, discusses Mali's significant lithium mining project, focusing on its potential benefits and local challenges. The podcast also touches on rising state surveillance in Kenya, raising concerns about civil liberties amid government monitoring efforts.
