African News Review

In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discussed various news stories related to African countries. They cover topics such as the Neocolonial railway boom in Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa's plans to turn South Africa into a construction site, and Total's involvement in Mozambique and Uganda. The hosts provided critical analysis and highlight the need for African countries to prioritize industrialization and job creation. They also discussed the importance of addressing the land issue and the role of Western media in shaping narratives about African countries. The conversation in this part focuses on the environmental impact of an oil project in Uganda's national parks and the political situation in Kenya. The oil project, led by French energy giant Total Energies, involves drilling over 400 oil wells in Uganda's largest national park, leading to displacement of over 120,000 people and severe environmental damage. The conversation touched on the challenges faced by Kenyan President William Ruto, including protests against tax raising legislation and the possibility of facing charges at the International Criminal Court. The conversation ended with a brief discussion on the recent political developments in the United States, including the rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential presidential candidate.00:00 Introduction and Overview01:26 Neocolonial Railway Boom in Africa03:33 The Land Issue in African Countries08:05 Industrialization and Job Creation14:47 The Influence of Western Media on African Narratives32:16 Total Energy's security apparatus in Mozambique43:22 Total Energy's Devastating Environmental Impact in Uganda43:50 Environmental Impact of Oil Project in Uganda's National Parks49:09 Challenges Faced by Kenyan President William Ruto01:00:50 Political Developments in the United States: Rise of Kamala HarrisSend us a text Support the show

In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discussed various topics related to Africa's relationship with the Western world. They covered the impact of austerity measures imposed by multilateral lenders, the need for African countries to control their own resources, and the potential for African countries to industrialize and add value to their exports. They also discussed Senegal's efforts to secure fairer partnerships in the mining sector. Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of African countries taking control of their own economic destiny.Milton Allimadi and Adesoji Iginla discussed various topics including investment policies in Africa, the re-election of Paul Kagame in Rwanda, and the deployment of Kenyan officers to Haiti. They highlighted the challenges African countries face in industrialisation due to the policies imposed by international financial institutions. They also criticized The Guardian for providing uncritical coverage of the Rwandan elections. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the implications of the US presidential election for Africa and the African diaspora.00:00 Introduction and Background01:40 Rejecting Austerity Measures07:16 The Path to Economic Independence13:27 Securing Fair Partnerships in the Mining Sector32:41 Challenges in African Industrialisation and Investment Policies48:35 The Guardian's Uncritical Coverage of Rwandan Elections49:04 The Deployment of Kenyan Officers to Haiti01:00:03 Implications of the US Presidential Election for Africa and the African Diaspora01:06:06 The Role of the Media in Shaping NarrativesSend us a text Support the show

In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various topics related to Africa and its relationship with the Western world. They paid homage to Professor Wole Soyinka on his 90th birthday, and went into the portrayal of Africa in Western media, and the concept of sovereignty for African countries. They also analyzed the role of Western forces in the Sahel region and the need for African unity and self-determination. Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi delved into other topics, including the relevance of ECOWAS, the recent abductions in Kenya, and the US blocking a British court hearing on Diego Garcia. They highlighted the need for African unity and the importance of analyzing and critiquing information critically. They also emphasized the impact of mental colonization and the need for Africans to reclaim their sovereignty and determine their own affairs.The conversation concluded with a discussion on the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the potential impact on the region. 00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Wole Soyinka's Birthday06:22  The Concept of Sovereignty for African Countries12:03   Questioning the Role of Western Forces in the Sahel Region23:05 The Withdrawal from ECOWAS and the Call for African Unity30:32  Relevance of ECOWAS and the Alliance Between Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal35:07 Authoritarian Rule and Abductions in Kenya46:28 US Blocks British Court Hearing on Diego Garcia: Questions of Imperialism and African Sovereignty57:14 Decolonizing the Mind: Analyzing and Critiquing Information Critically59:03  Unite, Control Resources, and Achieve Self-Reliance: Dispelling the Sense of Inferiority ComplexSend us a text Support the show

In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss the coverage of Africa in Western media and analyze various news stories. They highlight the biased and limited coverage of Africa in corporate media, focusing on the US presidential election and the protests in Kenya. They also discuss the challenges African countries face, such as debt, lack of industrialization, and reliance on imports. The conversation touched on the importance of African intellectualism and the need for Africans to believe in their own capabilities. They also mentioned the exclusion of Zimbabwe from a US African command conference. In this episode, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discussed various news articles and analyzed the underlying themes and biases. They critiqued the poor journalism in a Voice of America article about Zimbabwe's absence from a security conference, pointing out the selective reporting and lack of context. They also discussed an article about coalition politics in South Africa, highlighting the racism and biased framing in the coverage. Lastly, they examine an article about Mauritania's stability and the omission of the NATO intervention in Libya that contributed to regional instability.00:00 Introduction and Overview04:16 The Bias in Western Media Coverage of Africa23:39 Towards Self-Sufficiency: Industrialisation in Africa31:10 Zimbabwe's Exclusion from the US African Command Conference39:33 Biased Reporting and Poor Journalism40:42 Manufactured and Forced Stories44:14 Western Media's Shoddy Analysis50:59 The Role of Western Intervention in Africa57:42 Land Redistribution and Corruption01:05:17 Questioning the Narrative01:09:38 Coup in Africa Equals Bad Thing?01:11:47 The Importance of Historical ContextSend us a text Support the show

In this week's episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla in conversation with Milton Allimadi discuss various news stories related to Africa in the Western Media In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discussed recent events in Kenya, Congo, Sudan, and South Africa. They cover topics such as protests against tax increases in Kenya, they looked controversial deals in Congo involving Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler,  touched on accusations of UAE fuelling the war in Sudan, and deconstructed an article in The Economist praising the coalition government in South Africa. The conversation highlights issues of taxation, resource exploitation, racism, and political alliances.Chapters00:00 Protests against Tax Increases in Kenya10:01 Controversial Deals in Congo38:56 The Economist's Article on South Africa's Coalition Government52:57 Importance of Historical and Geopolitical Context in Analyzing Media NarrativesSend us a text Support the show

In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various topics, including the significance of Juneteenth and the Soweto Massacre, the formation of a coalition government in South Africa, the barring of a female opposition candidate from running in Rwanda's election, and the visit of FBI Director Christopher Wray to Africa. They critique the Western media's portrayal of Africa and highlight the need for independent and critical analysis. they examined the deceptive nature of Western media.The role of authoritarianism in African politics, and the challenges faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in responding to political crises.They also touch on the controversial East African crude oil pipeline in Uganda and the crackdown on environmental activists. The conversation highlighted the need for critical thinking and media literacy to deconstruct Western propaganda and address the neocolonial challenges faced by African countries.00:00 Introduction and Overview02:21 Commemorating Juneteenth and the Soweto Massacre05:23 The Formation of a Coalition Government in South Africa16:21 Political Freedom and Democracy in Rwanda31:30 Critiquing the Western Media's Portrayal of Africa37:44 Deconstructing Western Media38:35 Authoritarianism in African Politics45:08 Challenges Faced by ECOWAS55:22 The Controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline56:23 Crackdown on Environmental Activists01:08:48 Media Literacy and Critical ThinkingSend us a text Support the show

This week's conversation with Milton Alimadi explores the role of the media and the exploitation of Africa's resources by external powers. It begins with a discussion on Ngugi wa Thiong'o's open letter to William Ruto, criticizing his alignment with NATO and the West. The Review then shifted to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting how Rwanda and Uganda have fought over control of Congo's resources. The conversation emphasised that these conflicts are not African wars but rather a result of neocolonialism and imperialism. That segment concluded by discussing the need for Africa to unite and control its resources to break free from exploitation. The conversation also discussed neocolonialism and collective planning in African politics, the upcoming elections in Rwanda, and the challenges of media manipulation and biased reporting. This week's main themes include the need for collective decision-making in Africa, concerns about the political situation in Rwanda, and the historical racism and propaganda in Western media. The discussion also touched on the potential solutions of an East African Federation and the proposed third way in Sudan. In this conversation, Milton Allimadi and Adesoji Iginla discussed the recent gathering of Sudanese civilians in Ethiopia and the potential for a civilian-led government in Sudan, highlighting the importance of organised political activism in Sudan and the potential for the Sudanese people to shape their country's future.They also explored the significance of Senegal buying back the library of Leopold Senghor, the first president of independent Senegal and a key figure in the negritude movement. And also emphasised the value of preserving and studying African archives and cultural artefacts.00:00 Introduction and Ngugi wa Thiong'o's Open Letter to William Ruto03:03 The Role of the Media and Exploitation of Africa's Resources13:54 The Ongoing Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo26:58 The Need for African Unity and Resource Control35:05 Neocolonialism and Collective Planning in African Politics36:30 Concerns about the Political Situation in Rwanda39:32 The History of Biased Reporting in Western Media01:05:21 Potential Solutions: East African Federation and a Third Way in Sudan01:06:50 The Potential for a Civilian-Led Government in Sudan01:20:22 Senegal's Purchase of Leopold Senghor's Library01:31:40 Preserving African Archives and Cultural ArtifactsSend us a text Support the show

In this week's episode of  African News Review hosted by Adesoji Iginla with guest Milton Allimadi The conversation covered a range of topics including the recent elections in South Africa, US military exercises in Africa, and the demand for reform of the global financing system. The speakers critique the Western media's portrayal of African events and highlight the need for a more balanced and accurate representation of African issues. The discussion delved into the exploitation of African resources, the need for industrialisation, the impact of colonialism, and the significance of national anthems. It also highlighted the challenges faced by African countries and the need for decolonization of the mind.00:00 Critiquing Western Media's Portrayal of African Events21:57 US Military Exercises in Africa: Implications for African Independence30:20 Demand for Reform of the Global Financing System and Its Impact on African Economies32:37 The Exploitation of African Resources36:11 The Need for Industrialization40:14 The Impact of Colonialism52:04 The Significance of National Anthems59:01 Decolonizing the MindSend us a text Support the show

This week's conversation hosted by Adesoji Iginla featured special guest Azubuikwe Madujibeya covered the South African elections, the impact of historical ties, the struggle against apartheid, economic and political freedom, ANC's failure, compensation for apartheid victims, infrastructure development, discrimination, ANC's credibility, and international support for Palestine. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the historical context of Palestine, the role of the ICC, the situation in Haiti, and the involvement of the United Arab Emirates in Sudan. It also delves into the impact of climate change on food security and the geopolitical strategies of various countries. The episode went into  covers a wide range of global issues, including conflicts in Yemen, Sudan's gold trade, external interference in Palestine, exploitation of resources in Congo, and the treatment of migrants in North Africa. It also delves into the role of international organizations and the media in shaping narratives and addressing human rights violations.00:00 The Impact of Historical Ties on South African Elections05:30 The Struggle Against Apartheid and Its Impact on Economic and Political Freedom08:56 The Failure of ANC to Deliver on Its Promises10:14 The Need for Compensation for Apartheid Victims25:10 The Credibility of ANC and International Support for Palestine26:37 Historical Parallels and Conflict Resolution30:53 Challenges of the ICC and Accountability35:32 The Complex Situation in Haiti36:27 Geopolitical Strategies: United Arab Emirates and Sudan48:57 Climate Change and Food Security51:46 Interconnected Global Conflicts and Exploitation56:51 Role of International Organizations and Media Narratives01:08:36 Migrant Treatment in North Africa01:13:09 Struggle for Self-DeterminationSend us a text Support the show

In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various news stories related to Africa. They critique the Western media's portrayal of African events and highlight the need for alternative perspectives. They analyzed the recent coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the involvement of foreign powers in the region. They also discuss Senegal's Prime Minister's call to revisit the presence of French military bases in the country and the broader trend of challenging neocolonial influence in Africa. The conversation emphasizes the importance of journalism that is fair, true to the facts, and challenges the status quo. In this conversation, the principal themes also discussed include the political situation in Haiti, the deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti, media reporting on the Sahel region, and the ICC's case against Israel and Hamas. The conversation then touched on the importance of independent journalism and the need for accountability for war crimes. They also highlighted the influence of Western powers and the role of money in shaping political decisions. The hypocrisy of Western media and the need for a more balanced and informed perspective was also tabled.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Critique of Western Media01:49 Analysis of the Coup Attempt in the DRC08:03 The Biden Administration's Sanctions and Mining Interests23:23 Challenges in Cameroon and the Need for Critical Journalism35:12 Kenyan Lawyers Challenge Deployment of Police to Haiti37:51 The Deployment of Kenyan Troops to Haiti46:49 Media Reporting on the Sahel Region58:29 The ICC's Case Against Israel and Hamas01:02:41 The Importance of Independent Journalism01:06:08 The Influence of Western Powers and Money in Politics01:08:36 The Need for a Balanced and Informed PerspectiveSend us a text Support the show