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Foresight Africa Podcast

The Brookings Institution

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Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and civil society on key trends affecting people and nations on the continent.
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Kubhula

Kubhula Media

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A podcast, capturing the views, thoughts and experiences of people living in Mozambican society, intending to connect each other through conversations.
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Focus on Africa

BBC World Service

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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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Africa Science Focus is SciDev.Net's award-winning weekly podcast. We dive deep into the impacts that science has on everything from health, to technology, agriculture and life. Subscribe to get the best science and development news from the continent delivered straight to you!
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EXALT Podcast

EXALT Initiative

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Resource extraction impacts our daily lives and has helped push the climate to the brink, but there are people around the world living and fighting for alternative ways forward. Join hosts Christopher Chagnon and Sophia Hagolani-Albov and their guests on the last Friday of each month for a discussion of the impacts of extractivisms, alternative ways forward, and stories from people living the struggle every day. If you are someone interested in how our environment and societies have come to ...
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"Magna Recordings Radio Show by Carlos Manaça" is a 60 minute weekly English spoken dance music Radio Show and Podcast that features some of Carlos Manaça's live recorded sets, studio sets and sets from his special guests. From Afro House to Tech House and Techno. Also available at soundcloud.com/djcarlosmanaca, soundcloud.com/magnarecordings and youtube.com/carlosmanaca.
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CNN Africa is a round-up of the region's cultural, sports and business events. The feed includes three weekly CNN series: 1) Inside Africa, 2) African Voices, and 3) Marketplace Africa.
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PassBlue UN Podcasts

PassBlue UN Podcasts

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Each month brings a new president to the UN Security Council and each month PassBlue talks to the diplomats and the experts to give you insight into the stakeholders and the agenda. Our podcast takes you inside the United Nations and beyond the carefully written policy speeches to where the real work is being done: the unscripted debates on the most pressing issues of our time. Hosted by PassBlue reporters Damilola Banjo and Kelechukwu Ogu. Available on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get ...
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Peace Corps Tales

Salena | Karol

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As RPCVs, we rarely have a chance to tell our full tale to any one person; as people want to know “how Peace Corps was” in a 3-minute nutshell. Thus, this podcast is a place where RPCVs can talk in depth about their service! :)
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AfricArbitration

Leyou Tameru (Founder @ I-Arb Africa)

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AfricArbitration is the podcast about Arbitration in Africa & Africa in arbitration. Produced by I-Arb Africa, it hosts dialogues and debates on arbitration related developments from across the continent through interviews with African arbitration experts
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Most of us love the idea of traveling. But between money, time, and, the stuff of life—few of us ever get to visit all the places we’d like to see. In Vicarious Encounters, we have conversations with interesting people who have lived in some of the most remote and exotic places on the planet. Together we travel the world from the privacy of your earbuds.
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Duct Tape Theory blends the immersive appeal of documentaries with the intimate storytelling of podcasts and the power of words, stripping back the layers to reveal the throbbing heart of action sports, adventure and life at the fringes of our maps. Each chapter represents a postcard from a place that's left its mark on the adventure and action sports world, as host and creator Sunny Fassler passes through - trading waves, toasting drinks, trading tales with locals and travelers alike, cheri ...
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Helping you become a more effective information designer. You want to create effective data visualizations. That’s hard work. There are so many decisions to make, like chart type, annotations, and color! Will this podcast help? Host and fellow data viz designer Alli Torban is in the trenches with you. She shares the latest tools and methods that she’s discovered while on the job and interviewing top designers. If you’re an analyst, journalist, or designer who wants to hone your skills with s ...
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Africa in my kitchen

Tunuka Media & 234 Pantry

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Welcome! Come along with Ijeoma (the cook) and Yemi (the test subject) as we cook and eat our way across the African continent, using ingredients you might find in your local store. Join us for laughs, the hits, and the misses while we also talk about our own experiences and relationships with African food. If you replicate or taste these dishes or have cooking tips about them, please tag us on social media. Lastly, if you learnt something new, consider giving us a high rating or review.**Af ...
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Saleha Hassan, Senior Editor at The Lancet Infectious Diseases, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explores their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from polio eradication in Africa to COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong, the treatment of early syphilis in adults to Mpox in the UK, and more.
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So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is your go-to resource if you've ever dreamed of exploring the ocean's depths, considered becoming a marine biologist, or want to learn more how to protect the world's oceans. This podcast dives into ocean science, conservation, sea stories, and explores ocean careers. Bring out your inner Jacques Cousteau, and discover the world beneath the waves.
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The RISE Podcast

Research on Improving Systems of Education (RISE)

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The RISE Podcast aims to illuminate the human perspective behind education research and practice through a series of interviews with experts in education development. In the RISE Podcast series, we invite people who are passionate about improving education to discuss the ‘big picture’ ideas and narratives that have inspired their work. Our guests bring with them stories and expertise from a variety of experiences in research, practice, and policy, and it's our hope that their insights will s ...
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Former finance minister Manuel Chang was found guilty of fraud and money laundering in a major corruption case, which came to be known as the 'tuna bond' scandal. It involved two billion dolars and crippled Mozambique's economy. How did this scandal change the country and what measures have been put in place against corruption? Also, the impact of …
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Yevgeny Prigozhin was at one time the leader of the well known Russian mercenary group, Wagner. The group, since Prigozhin's death a year ago, has changed its name to Africa Corps. Has this altered Russia's operations on the continent? Also how is Burundi coping with the outbreak of Mpox? And is it a good idea to save up for your funeral? We find o…
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At least 30 people have died and around 200 people are still missing after a boat sank in the Lukeni River in DR Congo. It's the latest fatal boat accident in the central African country, where overloading boats is often the problem. Why do these fatal accidents keep happening? Also why were charges dropped against the Libyans arrested while underg…
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African domestic workers trapped by their labour contracts in Lebanon as border tensions with Israel escalate A young Liberian poet in America tells us why bookshops are needed back home. And why are Mixed Martial Arts rising in popularity in Africa. Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Bella Hassan, Joseph Keen, Rob Wilson and Nyasha Michelle in Lond…
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The African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the African Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) are two examples of landmark efforts to positively transform the continent. Host Landry Signé is joined by Chido Munyati, the head of Africa at the World Economic Forum, to discuss how the program is supporting these unprecedented initiatives. Munyati shares t…
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A video appearing to show a young woman being sexually assaulted in Tanzania went viral, prompting an outcry in the East African nation. This past weekend a police commander in the capital, Dodoma, was removed from her post following controversial comments in which she linked the victim in the video to sex work. So what's been the reaction in Tanza…
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Why did a Western Cape court order that dozens of homeless people be evicted from the streets of Cape Town? We take a closer look at Nigeria's multiple exchange rates And what lures African athletes to compete for other countries? Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Bella Hassan and Rob Wilson in London. Technical Producer…
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Andrew Baker | Matthew 5:1-3; 4:17, 23; 11:2-5; 12:22-25; Mark 1:14; Genesis 1; Leviticus 8; Exodus 25:8; John 1:14; 2:13-22; 14:23; Colossians 2:13-15; Psalm 2:1-4; 24 — Jesus’ first beatitude describes that it is the poor in spirit who are blessed to receive the kingdom of heaven. But what exactly does Jesus mean when he refers to this kingdom? A…
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Episode 330 is an exclusive Afro House & Tech House Summer studio set recorded by Carlos Manaça with some of the music included on “Summer Grooves”, Magna’s latest compilation, out now. Check it on the links below ! https://bit.ly/SummerGrooves_Beatport https://bit.ly/SummerGrooves_Bandcamp https://bit.ly/SummerGrooves_Traxsource https://bit.ly/Sum…
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A Chinese company has initiated plans to seize Nigerian assets in in the United Kingdom, United States of America and in six other countries. What's going on? Also, can US negotiators convince General Burhan's side to attend the Sudan Peace talks in Geneva? And why was there a media blackout in Senegal? Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Rob Wils…
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Will Africa's past experience with health emergencies help in tackling the Mpox outbreak? Could a rift within Ethiopia's TPLF party derail the Pretoria peace agreement? And was a landslide at a rubbish dump in the Ugandan capital that killed at least 30 people preventable? Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Joseph Keen, Charles Gitonga and Nyasha Mi…
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Thomas Kwoyelo, a child soldier-turned-rebel commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a landmark case in Uganda. He denied all 78 charges that were brought against him. Who is he and what role did he play in the LRA? Also a conversation with a journalist travelling around S…
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Why are so many potential presidential contestants in jail ahead of October presidential polls in Tunisia? We find out why Nigerian demonstrators were waving Russian flags at protests And how a novel method of mental health therapy- the friendship bench- could be making its way to a place near you. Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Charles Gitonga,…
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This week we have a Tech House set recorded by Carlos Manaça at one of the oldest and main electronic Portuguese clubs, Companhia Club in Covilhã. It features the only Funktion One Dance Stack sound system in Portugal and a great acoustic treatment, which makes it one of the best sounding clubs in the country. Check “Echoes Of The Serengeti EP” by …
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Andrew Baker | Matthew 5:1-16; John 3:17 — As we seek to live the ‘Jesus Way’, what does it look like to engage with the cultural influences that surround us? In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs us to be ‘salt and light’; a preserving and illuminating influence present in the very midst of the world, for its benefit and flourishing. For God…
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Talks aimed at ending the 16-month conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces are due to take place in Geneva. Can lifestyle audits help curb corruption by Kenya's public servants? And we meet the Cameroonian lawyer who's walking a marathon at the Paris Olympics to highlight disability. Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Victor …
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Africa's indigenous knowledge holds untapped potential for scientific innovation. In a continent with so many different cultures and traditions, indigenous knowledge has enormous potential to inform and strengthen scientific research. However, the legacy of colonialism has pushed African indigenous science knowledge to the fringes. In this episode …
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A United Nations report says fake or substandard medicines could be causing the deaths of around half a million people across Africa. This new study found, if people continue to be exposed to fake medicines, they could develop a resistance to genuine medication. How do you spot fakes? Also why the concept of the family home needs a legal definition…
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Mali and now Niger say they've cut diplomatic relations with Ukraine. How much involvement does Kyiv have in the Sahel? Why are multinational companies leaving Nigeria? And we hear more about the world's greatest running rivalry: Kenya vs Ethiopia Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers : Victor Sylver, Charles Gitonga, Sunita Nahar and Nyasha Michelle Te…
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Public procurement is the system of laws and operational arrangements that allows the public sector, including the government, to purchase goods and services, with the aim to maximize social welfare and do public good. However, many African countries fail to address legal and social impediments women-owned businesses face when trying to participate…
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The United Kingdom is experiencing almost a week of violent disorder after three girls were fatally stabbed in the town of Southport, in England. The subsequent unrest in towns and cities has been fuelled by misinformation online, the far-right and anti-immigration sentiment. How did the UK get to this point? Also, why does Lesotho have the highest…
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Hundreds gather in protest at popular Lido beach in Mogadishu after a deadly Al-Shabab militant attack. The African Union declares coffee a strategic commodity. What does that mean?And is Nigeria ready for a new state?Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Claudia Efemini, Nyasha Michelle and Sunita Nahar in London Technical Producer :Jonny HallSenior P…
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Episode 328 was recorded in another great “Feel The Drums” night with Guitos Live in Montijo (Portugal) on Carlos birthday, June 28th. One hour full of groove and drums ! Check “Echoes Of The Serengeti EP” by DJ Alex F on the links below https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Beatport https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Bandcamp https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Trax…
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Adam Ritchard | John 17:13-19; Romans 12:2; Matthew 5:13-16 — Living this earthly life can be painful and disheartening; something that we Christians just ‘grit our teeth’ through while waiting for Heaven. But, Jesus specifically prayed that we would not be taken out of the world. Instead, we are to live remembering who we are and whose we are; set…
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Algeria's Imane Khelif found herself at the centre of controversy at the Olympic games in Paris after her opponent, Italy's Angela Carini surrendered just 46 seconds into the boxing match. The result generated immediate discussion because Khelif had in the past failed testosterone and gender eligibility tests at the World Championships. Carina late…
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Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Sierra Leone's envoy to the UN, says his country's presidency of the Security Council this August will focus on Council reform and making the case for a permanent seat for the African continent.Tweet at us @pass_blueGC tv link: www.globalconnectionstelevision.com/By PassBlue UN Podcasts
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Kenyan authorities begin the process of culling a million Indian house crows Why are hundreds of thousands of people in Lesotho now facing severe food insecurity ? And three journalists sentenced to years in prison after writing about corruption in Morocco released after pardons from King Mohammed VI Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers : Blessing Ader…
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Thirty-six members of Uganda’s opposition Forum for Democratic Change Katonga party - or FDC Katonga – were recently arrested in Kenya and taken back home to face terrorism charges. A party spokesperson insists they have done nothing wrong. So why were they in Kenya, and why have the Ugandan authorities detained them? Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has…
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Ethiopia became the third African economy in 3 years to default on its government debt. To get IMF's fiscal support, it has had to lower the worth of its currency, making the Birr fall by 30% against the US dollar. We hear about the continued suffering with malnutrition of children in Katsina northern Nigeria And how did Senegal get its largest nat…
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In this episode we are joined by Forrest Fleischman from the University of Minnesota and the project principal investigator, Maria Ehrnstöm-Fuentes from Hanken School of Economics. Forrest gives us insight into the work he has done in the Indian context in relation to tree planting and the long-term outcomes of tree planting schemes. India has had …
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A large group of Libyans have been charged with visa violations after being arrested by South African police at an illegal military training camp. But how did the site, in Mpumalanga province, go undetected? African leaders have signed up to the first pan-African human rights legislation to address the unique challenges faced by persons with disabi…
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This week’s episode was recorded last July 14th at EVA Hotel Rooftop in Faro (Algarve) Portugal. It’s a Afro-House/Tech House “back 2 back” between Carlos Manaça and Luis XL Garcia. “Echoes Of The Serengeti EP” by DJ Alex F is out now ! https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Beatport https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Bandcamp https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Traxs…
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Andrew Baker | Hebrews 13:1-25 — While the author concludes his letter by addressing a range of topics, the book of Hebrews makes one central proclamation and defining declaration: Jesus. He is not a precursor or a side-point. He alone is the fulfilment of God’s promises. He alone is the foundation. He alone is the centre, the source, the substance…
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he Olympics opening ceremony expected to get under way in Paris today. Audiences from all over the world are expected to watch. How can Nigeria solve its oil theft problem? And what is causing Namibia's housing crisis, and could mushrooms provide the answer? Presenter : Charles GitongaProducers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Rob Wilson an…
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This month we are delighted to welcome Maija Lassila back to the EXALT podcast for our second conversation. Maija is post-doctoral researcher at Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and recently received her doctorate from Global Development Studies at University of Helsinki. Maija takes to the North and gives us an overview of the…
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The international watchdog, Amnesty International, is calling for a nationwide arms embargo on Sudan after its investigation found that a constant flow of weapons is fuelling the devastating war. But how can the supply of arms be stopped? For the first time, sub Saharan Africa has seen a dramatic drop in new HIV infections compared to the rest of t…
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Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant food security challenges, exacerbated by climate change and conflict. In this episode of Africa Science Focus, we explore the potential of hydroponic farming. This type of farming uses nutrient-rich solutions instead of soil—allowing for controlled and sustainable food production. Our reporter, Abdulkareem Mojee…
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Dozens arrested in Uganda for involvement in banned anti-corruption protests. President Yoweri Museveni had warned before the event that protesters were "playing with fire". Sierra Leone jails 11 people over an alleged coup attempt, who are they and are all the cases concluded? ? And we meet Gabriella Ghermandi, the Ethiopian ethno-musicologist who…
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Resilience isn't just a word for Ramzi Boukhiam. Judging from the last ten years, it's his whole life. Ramzi started as just another kid from Agadir on borrowed boards, and with a burning desire to make it. The road to the CT was long - ten years long, to be exact. And when he finally qualified, an ankle injury sidelined him for his entire rookie s…
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Artificial intelligence’s acceleration has increased the need for data regulation and privacy protections globally. Chinasa Okolo joins host Landry Signé to discuss AI’s impact on the African continent and the continent’s current policy landscape. Okolo explains why a lack of policy and privacy protection is harmful, and how to design an inclusive …
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Zambia’s President Hakinde Hichilema has fired the entire board of the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission after allegations that certain officials on the body tasked with fighting corruption, were taking bribes. The accusations have been strongly denied, but a former chairman says the board needs to be reformed. Ethiopia has seen a surge in kidna…
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Angola's new law with lengthy prison sentences for vandalism. Who are the real targets-criminals or the opposition? Can Zambia stop boys from being abducted to undergo circumcision? And is China muscling in on Nigeria's potentially lucrative car market? Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagi…
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This week we have a special guest from New Jersey. Alex F just released “Echoes Of The Serengeti EP” with two great Afro House tracks, our release 130D. “Echoes Of The Serengeti EP” by DJ Alex F is out now ! Check it on the links below https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Beatport https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Bandcamp https://bit.ly/Magna130DAlexF_Traxso…
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Andrew Baker | Hebrews 12:18-29, 10:23-25; Romans 12:1; Mark 14:1-9 — The Book of Hebrews is all about illuminating the majesty and superiority of Christ. But the author’s intent is not simply to provide us with information. Rather, this theological understanding of Christ ought to grab a hold of us both personally and corporately, producing a resp…
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Early findings into why a school building in Nigeria's Plateau state collapsed killing more than 20 children, have revealed many shortcomings. But the tragedy was one of more than 20 reported cases in the past few months. How can rules and regulations be tightened to prevent building collapses? Sierra Leone is considering dropping jury trials. What…
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South Africa’s parliament reopens after landmark elections that lead to the formation of a government of national unity after the governing ANC lost its majority. We talk to international co-operation minister, Ronald Lamola. Is the ANC buying time or wasting time?Somalia imposes a 5 percent tax on digital transactions sparking causing a public out…
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The Nigerian government's approval earlier this year of transgenic insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize varieties, also known as TELA maize, has sparked intense debate among farmers, scientists, and the general public. In this episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Jayne Augoye hears out the diverse perspectives on the introduction of TEL…
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The manager of a coffee farmers's co-operative says small scale farmers in Africa are concerned that they may soon be unable to sell their produce to Europe because of the impact of the European Union's deforestation regulations. New information about the largest rainforest in Southern Africa raises questions about discovery - is it just a foreign …
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