KPFA - Africa Today

Dr. Gerald Horn, a distinguished historian at the University of Houston, dives deep into Africa's complex geopolitical landscape and its historical ties with global powers. He discusses the recent U.S. African Leaders Summit and the rush for resources influenced by the Ukraine conflict. Horn sheds light on China's growing investment in Africa and critiques Western hypocrisy regarding these dynamics. His upcoming book tackles radical historical perspectives, celebrating African resilience while emphasizing the importance of independent journalism in shaping narratives.

Today’s episode of Africa Today is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Winter Fund Drive: Brian Edwards-Tiekert in Conversation with Rashid Khalidi, author of Hundred Years’ War on Palestine. To support KPFA’s mission and receive Khalidi’s book as a thank-you gift, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732.   The post Special Winter Fund Drive Programming: Rashid Khalidi on Palestine appeared first on KPFA.

Today’s episode of Africa Today are preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Winter Fund Drive: David Walker, award-winning comic book writer, filmmaker, journalist, and educator, joins Brian Edwards-Tiekert to discuss Walker’s book The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slave’s Journey from Bondage to Freedom. To support our mission, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732.   The post Special Fund Drive Programming : David Walker on the Life of Frederick Douglass appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – February 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – February 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – February 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – January 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – January 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – January 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – January 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.