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African Currents
Chimauchem Nwosu
159 episodes
2 weeks ago
Tune in to African Currents for a deep dive into the continent's heartbeat. Explore Africa's multifaceted issues from unique perspectives, featuring insights and in-depth analyses from leading experts on pressing topics.
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Tune in to African Currents for a deep dive into the continent's heartbeat. Explore Africa's multifaceted issues from unique perspectives, featuring insights and in-depth analyses from leading experts on pressing topics.
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African Currents
Nigeria’s Economic Diversification Signals Reform Success, Offers Lessons for Africa
Recent policy and fiscal measures are driving tangible growth in Nigeria, reflected in positive purchasing managers' index (PMI)—a survey-based economic indicator that reflects the business activity—readings across industry, services, and agriculture, though underlying structural challenges still pose risks to long-term economic stability.
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2 weeks ago
37 minutes

African Currents
Climate Agreements Favor the West, Leaving Africa and Global South to Bear the Brunt
As the climate crisis intensifies, developing countries face relentless disasters without the financial or infrastructural support enjoyed by wealthier nations, who contribute the most to this problem.
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2 weeks ago
45 minutes

African Currents
How African Musicians Are Guardians of Social Change, Emancipation, Heritage & Authenticity
As global entertainment evolves, the next generation of African artists faces the challenge of using their heritage as a launchpad for creativity, innovation, and addressing societal issues while maintaining the unique rhythms and philosophies of their cultures.
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2 weeks ago
45 minutes

African Currents
Unlocking Prosperity: How African Nations Can Harness Congo Basin's Economic Potential
A new report reveals Africa risks losing a twenty-three-trillion-dollar ecological fortune unless leaders act swiftly to protect and sustainably harness the Congo Basin.
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3 weeks ago
55 minutes

African Currents
Africa's Digital Sovereignty Hinges on Homegrown Talent, Rwanda ICT Minister Says
With Africa’s youth population as its greatest economic asset, Rwanda is launching a continent-wide call to action: harness digital skills and entrepreneurship.
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1 month ago
41 minutes

African Currents
Ghana Economic Rebound Tames Inflation, Cuts Debt, and Bolsters Currency Amid BRICS Pivot
Under President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana's economy is charting a strong path to recovery. His administration has been credited with stabilizing key macroeconomic indicators through a combination of strategic foresight and pragmatic policy measures.
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1 month ago
59 minutes

African Currents
Global South Forges New Model for Multilateral Cooperation at G20
Moving beyond symbolic participation, South-South collaboration has produced a pragmatic framework built on shared challenges and homegrown solutions, shifting the focus from aid-based dependency to dignified, collective problem-solving.
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1 month ago
35 minutes

African Currents
'Life of an African is Substandard' to Tobacco Companies, Zambian Activist Sounds Alarm
Leaked documents reveal the extent of meddlesomeness by Western multinational tobacco companies to systematically weaken anti-smoking laws and public health policies in several African nations, aiming to boost their sales in a growing market.
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1 month ago
55 minutes

African Currents
'South-South Collaboration is About Problem-Solving,' Expert Says
As the world’s economic and climate powers prepare to convene in the Global South for two pivotal summits, a leading African analyst has issued a stark warning that the regions must leverage this historic moment to move beyond symbolic rhetoric and secure binding, actionable outcomes that reshape an unjust global system.
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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

African Currents
G20: 'Africa Does Have Significant Leverage,' Think Tank Chief Says
Stepping into the G20 presidency role, South Africa is championing the cause of emerging economies, amplifying their voice and prioritizing their needs as the focus of the forum's agenda.
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1 month ago
48 minutes

African Currents
Africa's First AI-Themed Film: Ushering in Revolutionary Era for Continent's Cinema
Through the fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence, African filmmaking is embracing a transformative era, where the enduring power of local storytelling converges with pioneering cinematic advancements.
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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes

African Currents
"Nothing for Us Without Us": African App Earns Global Acclaim for Empowering Deaf Community
A young Kenyan engineer has won an international prize for developing an AI-powered technology that enables communication for millions of people with hearing disabilities in Africa.
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1 month ago
36 minutes

African Currents
African Explorer Set for Daring Road Trip Across Russia to Debunk Western Myths
Driven by the belief that "a traveler's heart knows no borders, only stories," an expeditioner will embark on an 11,000-kilometer journey to document Russia’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people often overlooked by the outside world.
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1 month ago
29 minutes

African Currents
Is Shale Gas the Key to Revolutionizing South Africa's Energy Security?
In 2011, a moratorium barred regulators from accepting new applications for shale gas reconnaissance, exploration, and production permits, following public protests and lawsuits by environmental groups concerned about fracking in the fragile Karoo region.
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1 month ago
50 minutes

African Currents
Deepening Ties: Russia Aims for Significant Trade Growth With Africa by 2030
In a bid to deepen its economic foothold in Africa, Moscow aims to double trade with the continent by 2030, Pavel Kalmychek of the Ministry of Economic Development said. The plan highlights Russia’s effort to broaden ties in areas from energy and agriculture to technology and infrastructure.
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1 month ago
29 minutes

African Currents
Nigeria’s AI Boom Ignites Multi-Billion Investment Surge in Data Centers
Global tech investors are betting big on Nigeria’s digital future, pouring billions of dollars into advanced data centers as the country’s cloud market grows.
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2 months ago
43 minutes

African Currents
Nigeria's Path to a Bright Economic Future Sparks Reflections
In response to the ongoing challenges in the global economic landscape, which have affected many regions, Nigeria has adopted an innovative approach by fostering policy-driven dialogues on growth and development, positioning the country to develop effective strategies for the future.
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2 months ago
35 minutes

African Currents
Record Gold Prices Reflect De-dollarization Trend, Stirring Opportunity for Africa
Investors appeal to gold as a safe haven amid renewed US–China trade frictions, sending prices to record highs and aligning with the BRICS’ push to develop a payment system that strengthens their monetary sovereignty.
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2 months ago
52 minutes

African Currents
Nigerian Church Asserts Transformative Path as Moral Conscience of Western Anglicanism
A major split has deepened within global Anglicanism as Nigeria’s Anglican Church severed relations with the Church of England over its choice of Sarah Mullally, a female archbishop supportive of marriage beyond traditional norms.
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2 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

African Currents
Global Response to African Displacement Crises Bears ‘Traces of Colonialism,’ Expert Says
Humanitarian aid to Africa still flows through Global North institutions that dictate priorities and even the language of crisis. Donors label regions like the Sahel as ‘emerging hotspots,’ overlooking decades of uneven development and lingering colonial inequality.
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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

African Currents
Tune in to African Currents for a deep dive into the continent's heartbeat. Explore Africa's multifaceted issues from unique perspectives, featuring insights and in-depth analyses from leading experts on pressing topics.