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Each episode delves into the inner workings of one aspect of Nigerian life, and tries to explain why the seemingly most straightforward things don't work the way they should, or do in other countries. HNW(BD) aims to bust the myth that Nigeria's problems are unique, by showing the universal principles at work.
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Each episode delves into the inner workings of one aspect of Nigerian life, and tries to explain why the seemingly most straightforward things don't work the way they should, or do in other countries. HNW(BD) aims to bust the myth that Nigeria's problems are unique, by showing the universal principles at work.
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Adefunken Onafuye brings you conversation on the dynamics of working in Nigeria, both from employer and employee perspectives.
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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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The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is Nigeria’s foremost private sector-led think-tank and policy advocacy institution. At the NESG, our work in providing fact-based advocacy has allowed us to prioritize and use our voice to encourage different actors to come together to dialogue on critical socio-economic issues. Only through conversations, interventions, and innovation will we change the landscape in Nigeria and across Africa. Nevertheless, only a well-informed and united people mak ...
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The Showgear Podcast explores various ways to create memorable experiences for listeners and members of the community of audiophiles in Nigeria through engaging stories, relevant information, and future-forward solutions.
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After school what next? Work they said... hmmm, work brought me to Nigeria, and of all places, work brought me to Lagos... So far so good, it's been chaotic and nice, but as we start the new year, just before I go back to where I'm coming from... I'll document this once in a life time opportunity... Let's go... or as I hear "may we go"
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Daily briefings of On This Day people's history anniversaries every day of the year. From the Working Class History team. Help support our work by joining us on patreon and accessing exclusive content and benefits: patreon.com/workingclasshistory
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Developmental themes Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/THE-BOW/support
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The Non-Immigrant Student podcast is an audio journal of my grad-school (and now Corporate America) journey in the United States of America. It is an inspirational podcast that seeks to encourage and provide guidance to other non-immigrant students across the globe on how to live their best lives while fulfilling their Study/Work Abroad dreams or living far away home! My stories reveal all the lessons I'm learning on this journey, and I honestly believe that ''If I can do it, you can do it t ...
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Inspired by the book "FAT TRANSFER FROM WAISTLINE TO BOTTOM LINE-LIFE LESSONS FOR FITNESS AND BUSINESS" hosted by the author Tomi Rotimi. On this newly rebranded podcast, we will have conversations on entrepreneurship, topics around starting, growing and sustaining businesses. And in the spirit of the book we will also discuss embracing fitness as a life style. The goal of this podcast is to inspire us to live healthy lives and build successful business.
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UN News interviews a wide range of people from senior news-making officials at Headquarters in New York, to advocates and beneficiaries from across the world who have a stake in helping the UN go about its often life-saving work in the field.
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One question to wake up to every weekday morning. One story from Africa, for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent. Ready by early morning, five days a week, Monday to Friday.
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Good healthcare is not only the absence of illness but the complete social, mental, and physical well-being of humans. Governments work to improve healthcare with tools often referred to as policies. But citizens barely engage with these or other important conversations that impact their lives. The Break it Down Podcast is here to close that gap by simplifying and breaking down these concepts and policies so you can engage meaningfully. You should listen if you are someone curious about unde ...
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Frandimore is a website design company in Lagos, Nigeria with dedicated staff that work as a team and sharing creative ideas that help propel our clients' business growth. Building website for your business is just a step towards creating online presences for your brand while connecting your products and services with potential customers that are online. Making the site add noticeable value to your bottom line requires constant content update and effective maintenance. That is when it would ...
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STOR14S is a podcast featuring short stories for children, all submitted by the general public as part of a Yahoo writing competition held during the 2020 Coronavirus Lockdown. If you enjoy this series, please consider donating $5 or £5 to the work of GEANCO at https://www.geanco.org – an organisation working to provide essential health service in Nigeria, and prevent the spread of the COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WPFaqhub.com is an online tech publication from Nigeria that publishes brilliant, insightful and useful stories on tech, science and culture for the educated and urban Nigeria youth. Our mission is to go deep and tell the news beyond the news, show how tech is changing lives, help our audience make their lives easier by making tech work for them and share stories of people and businesses that are doing awesome things.
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Welcome aboard Insights Edge, your exclusive ticket to the pulse of the African business landscape! Brace yourself for captivating discussions with distinguished management faculty, industry leaders, and corporate titans. Dive deep into cutting-edge insights and gain insider tips on how to thrive in this dynamic and complex market. Get your pen and paper ready! https://managementhub.lbs.edu.ng/
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Tired but can't fall asleep? Here I do my best to find interesting stories from the public domain and read them to you until you fall asleep. The stories are mostly folktales from around the world. Best listened to during work, during commutes, when you are trying to fall asleep, or any time that you need a calm friend to read to you. Enjoy! All of my links can be found here~ https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
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The vision of the ministry is to see the fulfillment of Ephesians 4: 12-13: For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ; till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. We believe that Christ is coming for a perfect Church, without spot, wrinkle, blemish or any such thing. Pastor Olubi Johnson is the President of Christ ...
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Colorist Warren Eagles travels around the world to talk to working DI and digital color grading artists about their work.
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Explore the pulse of global mission with ’God on the Move’—a Lausanne Movement podcast dedicated to uncovering and celebrating inspiring mission stories from the global church. Join us as we delve into the heart of God’s work worldwide, aiming to ignite a passion for the Great Commission within you. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and propelled into faithful obedience alongside believers from every corner of the earth.
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An all round podcast centred around real estate, Mixta Africa's offerings, investments, social trends and so much more. The aim of the podcast is to enable a valid connection to the society, help solve problems and also provide long-term real estate solutions.
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Blaxkcurrent is a podcast that values transparency, realness and conversation. Life is about doing better, and being better. Sharon, Victor, Patsy and Larry have frank conversations that are happening in the media, around the world and subjects affecting mid-late twenty year olds - so we can elevate in life! Topics that are taboo and rarely touched upon, we want to change the narrative by being open. Of course, we have a laugh along the way. Keeping it 100. Bringing you vibes from London, Ma ...
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Africa’s hype-free crypto podcast. A pragmatic exploration of how crypto is being used across Africa. Hosted by Gwera Kiwana and Justin Norman.
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Every other Monday, Africa Knows brings you conversations with African(ist) scholars and thinkers who talk about their own work, the decolonisation of the academy, and the knowledge revolution taking shape all over the African continent. We are a collaborative platform, with co-hosts calling in from different locations - go to africa-knows.captivate.fm for more details. Nigeria is our first port of call, but we aim to expand our reach over time. Interested in collaboration? Contact us at afr ...
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eDigital Africa Show is a weekly podcast where we discuss Digital skills, tools, and the future of work. Also get information about our free trainings, courses and other amazing ebooks that we have for sale. We also talk about how new solutions are changing the way we live and do business in Nigeria and Africa. The show is hosted by Faith History. You can reach me via email at everythingdigitalng@gmail.com or on Social Media everywhere @edigitalafrica, or leave a message via https://anchor.f ...
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Learn how to run a successful business from your home either as a freelancer, entrepreneur, or a staff at a business irrespective of the size. I am certain you can get stuff done from home and I and my guests will provide various perspectives for you to relate with. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twfhpodcast/support
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NKATA is an Igbo word from the language spoken by the Igbo people of Nigeria. It simply means "Conversation". Thus this podcast series will feature conversations with selected individuals (artists, cultural operators, and creatives) whose work I have known – some over many years and others, a little less so. What sets them apart is that I consider them and their works to be compelling, engaging and relevant to the time. The idea of this podcast is to have in-depth but also accessible convers ...
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Save Invest Smartly Spend Wisely Ditch Debt Reach Your Dreams!
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Real Conversations with Author Entrepreneur Kellen Kash and Family. Schedule time to talk on www.cprfirm.as.me Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kellen-kash/support
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Travel, at its best, changes the way we see the world. Join us each week as we dig into stories from people who took a trip—and came home transformed. Travel Tales by AFAR is your ticket to the world, no passport required. Find more inspiration at afar.com/traveltales.
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Inspiring and Developing Africa's Human Capital and Future of Work One podcast at a time. Featuring great thoughts and interviews with industry leaders.
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Professor Birdsong received his J.D. from the Harvard Law School and his B.A. from Howard University. He teaches law in Orlando, Florida. After graduation from law school he worked several years with a large law firm. He then entered into a varied and distinguished career in government service. First serving as a diplomat with the State Department with various postings in Nigeria, Germany and the Bahamas. Professor Birdsong later served as a federal prosecutor. After leaving government servi ...
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Altamar is dedicated to curating an informative discussion on how global issues impact all of us. The show avoids the typical Washingtonian US bias and talks about accelerating changes from a global perspective by featuring diverse guests on a range of foreign policy topics. We aim to rise above the polarization that detracts from the public’s understanding of crucial global issues. Hosted by political analyst Peter Schechter and columnist Muni Jensen.
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Hi, my name is Ogechi and I am the Host and creator of The Oge Show; a podcast themed around societal issues. Birthed in 2019 with the aim to inform, educate and entertain, this podcast has gone to have listeners in over 30 countries around the globe. We touch on social Issues through opinionated discourse and interviews. Join the family today by clicking on that subscribe button on your preferred podcast platform. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TheOgeShow0/support
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Hear stories chronicling the struggle to save these majestic and iconic animals - from the minutia to the philosophical. News, missives, random thoughts, and in-depth analysis of the current events in the lives of elephants, those that live among them, and those that work to save them. Brought to you by The Elephant Project and narrated by M. Dane Waters.
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Hi I'm Evelyn and I'm the host of the podcasts moments with lyn. Moments with lyn is a podcast that focuses on simplifying life and working on easy but effective ways on how to deal with day to day issues, while being fun and entertaining at the same time. Join me as I talk about everything that ranges from lifestyle, entertainment, relationship, work, finances, mental health and lots more. I am really passionate about this and I can't wait to share all this with you all.
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The world needs research that addresses the contextual needs of vulnerable communities, influences action in policy and program development, empowers global fighters to advance discovery that benefits the underserved populations, and moves us closer to an equitable world. Through interviews conducted by our diverse alumni, UGHE's new Research for Equity series meets some of our researchers driving forward this mission and presents a personal view on their work in addressing some of today’s m ...
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It's 'crazy' how the mind can continue to do all the things we do not want like, intrusive thoughts, fear, resentment, worry, anxiety, etc. Why does this happen? For some of us, we have become prisoners in our own minds, helplessly tied to uncomfortable memories, obsolete beliefs, and limiting thinking styles. What implications does this have for the family, society, and the workplace? How can we change limiting patterns and empower ourselves to thrive? The world of work and life the way we ...
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Welcome to the NewDawn podcast with Saheed. My goal is to inspire you to change your life. I'll be sharing my thoughts and opinions on various topics as well as exciting things happening around the world that will illuminate your life and bring a NewDawn to our world
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Financial technology in Africa is changing at an accelerating rate, and with it, the very nature of business on the continent. As one of the largest payments companies in Africa, the Paystack team is constantly speaking to teams doing amazing work all over the continent. The Decode Fintech Podcast allows us to hit "record" and share what we're learning! We'll be speaking with a broad range of players from across the African fintech ecosystem, from startup founders, to bankers, to the folks w ...
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Welcome to the I AM A Feminine Leader podcast, conversations with women who have transformed challenging life experiences into powerful lessons that have inspired community building in all aspects of their lives. I am your host, Michelle Hrycauk Nassif, Community Design and Impact Specialist here to activate the community builder in you with inspiring stories, practical tools, and strategies that anyone with passion and vision for community building can use to amplify their impact.
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The Charter Cities Podcast explores how charter cities can help solve some of the largest challenges of the 21st century, from urbanization to global poverty to migration. Each episode Mark Lutter interviews experts in international development, new cities, finance, entrepreneurship, and governance, to develop a better understanding of the various aspects of charter cities If you want to learn more visit the Charter Cities Institute at https://www.chartercitiesinstitute.org/
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Nugget Of Wisdom With Jane A.K.A (NOW with Jane) is a platform that thrives to Inform, Educate and Enlighten people mostly about their general wellbeing on daily basis as well as help to uplift their spirit. This Podcast would help you with your Self-Improvement Tips and the Inspiration you need as you work towards your Goals and Guess What?? Entertainment Lives here too!
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My name is Olivier Girard. I'm an international development professional and have been privileged to live, work and lead in West Africa for over a decade. I enjoy conversations on peace, personal transformation, and social change with individuals whose mission is to build a smaller world. I hope you will enjoy these conversations as much as I do. SUPPORT & CONNECT Youtube: @ogssmallerworld Twitter: @GirardOli2 Linkedin: Olivier Girard
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You just got mined! If you find this raw coverage needs some refinement, vent through my email support@jonathanoladeji.com. Sometimes it will be just fun, other times it will be mined games. Don't take anything on here personal. All the stories here are designed to make your mind wealthier and consequently change your life forever!
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Sorry, we had to take a few days off! But, happy to report that we are back with our daily podcast. Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/today Browse all Stories by Date h…
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Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, is marking 25 years of democracy, at a time when several of its West African neighbours have had coups in recent years. But as many Nigerians struggle to earn enough to live on, amid an economic crisis and dramatically rising prices, some appear to be very unhappy with how they are being governed.…
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NIGERIA'S IMPOSSIBLE BOSSES (Work It Series).
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Today on our programming at The Bow, we do an exclusive edition of the Work It Series as we do NIGERIA'S IMPOSSIBLE BOSSES(this is a followup to our Nov 5, 2022 episode on Ghosting In Nigeria).When bosses and supervisors in the Nigerian workplace behave funny towards their employee's, they forget that these people are why the businesses keep runnin…
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A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia
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Namibian activist Friedel Dausab, who won a landmark case when judges ruled that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional, says he drew strength from his Christian faith and from his mum. Over a billion dollars has been pledged to develop vaccines in Africa. How will it work and will African insitutions be able to access the mone…
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Are liberation movements still relevant in Africa?
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Today Alan Kasujja sits down with Dr.Philbert Komu from the University of Dar es Salaam and Dr. Gideon Chitanga of the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. They are discussing the role of former liberation movements in Africa’s contemporary politics. Is their performance in line with the expectations of their nations? The conversation was sp…
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Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/today Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/date Check out our Map of historical …
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Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/today Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/date Check out our Map of historical …
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The art of the sale: Attracting buyers in 2024
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Episode 4 of Season 3 of To Be Quite Honest Podcast ABOUT TBQH An all round podcast centred around real estate, Mixta Africa's offerings, investments, social trends and so much more. The aim of the podcast is to enable a valid connection to the society, help solve problems and also provide long-term real estate solutions Follow us on instagram @tob…
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Today on our programming at The Bow, we talk KOREAN MOVIES & NIGERIA.Its now a growing trend in Nigeria to watch Korean movies(K Drama/K-movies) .A further research by several firms including that by Netflix shows that Nigeria is the 5th country in the world that likes Korean movies.We also have to showcase our own movies to the world inorder to fu…
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Keeping the peace isn’t just about laying down weapons, says top analyst
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Around four in 10 countries where conflicts have ended return to a state of war within a decade, which is why investing in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration is crucial to sustaining peace. That was one of the key messages from the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and UN Development Programme (UNDP) at this year’s Symposium on Dis…
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Kenya braces itself for more marches next week when lawmakers take a final vote on the controversial tax proposals. But who are the young people taking to the streets and are they really changing the face of protest in Kenya? Also what are the factors hampering Burundi's economy And why are South African traditional healers, or Sangomas as they're …
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S4 E3 - Bagging a PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering after 5 years featuring Dr. Pearl Abue, University of Austin, Texas
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ HELLLLOOOO GOOD PEOPLE! Yes, yes, I have missed you too. How have you been? I hope you have been keeping well. If I tell you all that has happened to me within the past three months since you last heard from me here, you would not believe! So many changes! I didn't know Season 4 of my life in the US would hit this hard! I'm n…
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Conflict in Nigeria largely driven by the climate crisis: UN country chief
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When the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), released its annual report on global trends in June, it showed, for the twelfth year in a row, record numbers of displacement, around 120 million people. Conflict remains the key factor behind the figures, and the report noted that the climate crisis is often a driver of that conflict. On the ground, in the count…
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How did three Americans end up on trial for a coup attempt in the DRC?
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More than 50 defendants are being tried for an attempted coup attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On May 19th, armed men dressed in military attire attacked the home of the economy minister, Vital Kamerhe and later moved on to President Felix Tshisekedi’s offices in Kinshasa. Former Congolese military officer, Christian Malanga, is still ex…
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Sudan: ‘We’re in a race against time, but the time is running out’
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War-torn Sudan is facing a looming famine and the world’s largest displacement crisis as the conflict between rival militaries that started last April grinds on and the situation deteriorates on the ground. UN News’s Khaled Mohamed spoke with Justin Brady, who leads the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the country. S…
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In a year of elections, why is there a ‘Democracy Paradox’?
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More than 60 elections are taking place in 2024 and, whilst 90 per cent of people say they want to live in a democracy, many are voting for people and systems that are restricting their rights. The UN has expressed concern about this “democracy paradox”, and that fact that some governments and governance systems are becoming increasingly repressive…
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How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?
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Hundreds of Muslim worshippers have reportedly died during Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Most of the deaths have been because of heat-related illnesses. Saudi Arabia has been hit by sweltering temperatures this year. What measures are in place to help travellers mitigate the risks from these high temperatures? Also, why are cases of …
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EP 237: Azores- The Listening King (Eells)
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#Azores #folktale In this story, three sisters get what they asked for, but some of them aim too low and get jealous. What happens when the king listens to them? Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Desgarrada, "Fado Mouraria" - "Quadras soltas" Sound Effects: Ocean…
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A Poet’s Pilgrimage to Italy’s Violin-Making Capital
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When poet Tess Taylor’s son, Bennett, was three years old, he heard the violin for the first time. For weeks afterward, every day he asked her for a violin, so finally she took him into a local violin shop and asked for help. The shop owner put a tiny violin and bow in his hands and Bennett asked, “But how do I make it sound beautiful?” Fast-forwar…
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Could power ships be the jolt Africa needs to help overcome its energy challenges?
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Millions in Africa live without a consistent supply of electricity, something which has caused a lot of socio-economic setbacks. Some countries, like Ghana, are turning to power ships to solve their energy problems. These floating power plants are a quick fix, providing an electricity supply and that helps to reduce those frequent blackouts. Howeve…
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UNHCR ambassador calls for greater access and educational opportunities for young refugees
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Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day with forced displacement surging to historic new levels across the globe, according to the 2024 flagship Global Trends Report from refugee agency UNHCR. UN News’s Pauline Batista sat down with UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker from South Sudan, at UN Headquarters in New York, who discu…
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Women-led organizations in Gaza ‘an inspiration’: UN Women official
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The resilience of women-led organizations to continue working across Gaza to benefit their communities is “an inspiration”, the Special Representative for UN Women in the region said on Wednesday in an interview with UN News. Maryse Guimond from the Palestine Office of the UN agency advocating for gender equality described her first mission to the …
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The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt
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Amnesty International is calling on Egypt to stop arresting Sudanese people seeking refuge from war. The human rights watchdog says Egypt must also stop sending refugees back to Sudan. Our correspondent in Cairo tells us how these refugees are perceived and treated. Also why is violence once again on the rise in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province? …
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24. To the Ends of the Earth. Stories from the Church in the Soviet Union
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In this episode of "God on the Move," Dr. Victor Petrenko shares about his upbringing during the Soviet Union and how, after his father served two and a half years in prison, his family had to flee Belarus for Latvia. From there, Victor planned youth trips to Siberia to share the Gospel with people who hadn’t heard about Jesus in over 70 years. Ins…
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Is Africa doing enough to get women involved in science?
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“I think historically, science or STEM related subjects have not been encouraged for young girls to participate in. It’s generally been viewed as a male dominated industry” – Lerato Kubushi, African Leadership Academy In today’s Africa Daily’s Mpho Lakaje speaks to four teenagers from Tunisia, Lesotho, Nigeria Zimbabwe and their teacher from Ghana …
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Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?
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Kenya's government has bowed to public pressure and scrapped plans to introduce new taxes on items like bread and motor vehicles. Why were Kenyans so angry with the tax increments? Ethiopia one of sub-Saharan Africa's major economies, opens up its banking sector to foreign investors. What will it mean for the country? And why is Sierra Leone consid…
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Concrete Sustainability Measures in Corporate Strategy (Case Discussion)
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Dr. Demola Sogunle, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, was featured on Insights Edge to explore the intricacies of the case study on Stanbic IBTC — Beyond the Buzzwords: Concrete Sustainability Measures in Corporate Strategy. During the engaging episode, Dr. Sogunle underscored how Stanbic IBTC Holdings has proactively integrated robust sust…
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Haiti: Will Ruto’s faith diplomacy work where politics have failed?
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“We believe our president has taken a very, very wonderful initiative and we support it 100%... Our president is a Christian and he believes in the power of prayer.” For months now, a plan to send a thousand Kenyan police to quell gang violence in Haiti has been surrounded with uncertainty. There have been a series of hold ups to the deployment inc…
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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
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Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fees. It's caused concern amongst civil society groups in the country. We'll hear reaction from Jackline Nasiwa, a human rights defender and director of Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice…
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What has been the lasting impact of Zambia's 1993 football squad plane crash?
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"This could be one of the greatest teams we’ve ever seen out of Africa… they were the hope of Africa for the 1994 World Cup. And that was taken away instantly.” In 1993, a plane carrying almost all of Zambia's national football squad crashed in Gabon, killing 18 players. The young team was carrying the hopes of many Africans as they progressed towa…
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One third of global population affected by desertification and land loss
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Some 3.2 billion people, or almost one third of the global population, are affected by desertification and land loss according to the UN’s most senior official dealing with the issue. The loss of land through drought and desertification, which is being driven, in part, by climate change, can have huge impacts on agriculture, development, migration …
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Mini-podcast about a strike by miners against the government of General Pinochet in Chile, 1983 See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/today Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/date Ch…
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Mini-podcast about a mass strike in Turkey in 1970. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/today Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/date Check out our Map of historical Stories: Brows…
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Today on our programming at The Bow, we do an exclusive edition of the Eat It Series .With the high cost of things in Nigera,the people look for alternative ways to eat nutritious yet cheap foods.Kuli Kuli (yes.....the roasted but crunchy peanut snack)is a typical alternative nutrtious snack seasoned with spices that people eat to fill up(while the…
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‘The Taliban have stripped girls of the rights they once had’: Gordon Brown
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It has now been over 1,000 days since the Taliban, the de facto authorities in Afghanistan, banned education for girls beyond sixth grade, a figure described by the Executive Director of the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, as “a blatant violation of their right to education” resulting in “dwindling opportunities and deteriorating mental health”. To r…
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Living in the metaverse: UN goes virtual for the public good
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The UN’s digital technology agency (ITU) launches ‘UN Virtual Worlds Day’ on Friday a pioneering event designed to integrate the metaverse – ‘an integrated ecosystem of virtual worlds’ – to improve how societies and governance work to greater benefit the public. Virtual reality offers new opportunities for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals…
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14 June 1994: Wallis and Futuna general strike
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Mini-podcast about a general strike by workers in the French colony of Wallis and Futuna in 1994. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/today Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/date …
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Why do workers in Nigeria feel so strongly about raising the minimum wage?
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Last week Nigeria’s labour unions suspended a general strike, that caused widespread disruption across the country, for one week. Unions were demanding an increase in the national monthly minimum wage to help workers cope with the rising cost of living. The strike ended after the government agreed to a new national minimum wage. The government also…
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What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
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The United States' envoy to Sudan has warned that the fall of the besieged city of el-Fasher in western Darfur, is imminent. It's the only city still under army control in the region. What happens if the city falls? And what will the wider impact be? Also Malawi mourns the death of its Vice President and 9 other passengers folliwng an airplane cras…
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Nuclear bids to become leading renewable energy source
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Nuclear power has been a source of optimism and fear since the mid-Twentieth Century. On one hand, it evokes the destructive power of nuclear bombs, the catastrophic explosion of Chernobyl, the Fukushima disaster or, more recently Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Europe’s largest, which has come under fire since Russia’s full-scale inva…
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#Armenia #folklore In the story we read about some amazing twins. It has echoes of a Turkish tale from before, and one from Bengal but that is no surprise.Source: Armenian Folk Tales collected by A.G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: DUDUK Martin Kazaryan - Amen aravot Sound Effects: Frogs_01.WAV by eyecandyuk Podcast shoutout: Radio O…
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Big Animals, and Even Bigger Adventures, in a Part of Argentina Few Travelers Visit
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When most of us think about nature in Argentina, our minds go immediately to Patagonia—which is a spectacular place worth visiting (it’s one of the most memorable places I’ve been to). But in this week’s episode, we’re exploring two regions in Argentina that most travelers miss: El Impenetrable National Park in the north and Patagonia Azul in the s…
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Mini-podcast about a strike by Asian women workers in Smethwick, UK, in 1992. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/today Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/date Check out our Map of…
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Why are lions roaming Nairobi's residential streets?
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Residents of Ongata Rongai, a suburb in the Kenyan capital Nairobi have recently had to be on their guard after a number of lions have been sighted roaming their neighbourhood. Concern peaked three weeks ago when a video circulated of a lion climbing over a perimeter wall into a homestead – only to re-emerge with a dog in its mouth moments later. S…
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Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
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Several hundred people are jailed in Tunisia just for writing bad cheques. Human rights campaigners are calling for Tunisia to replace this system with alternatives to prison for repaying debt. A look at the worsening relations between West African neighbours Niger and Benin. Plus, an initiative to close down orphanages in a bid to end child exploi…
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Keeping & Fulfilling God’s Testimonies - Moses (3)
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Pastor Olubi Johnson explores the life of Moses. Using his life as a template, he teaches the three stages of every believer's life, how to obtain a powerful testimony of faith and secure God's promises to us. You can follow Pastor Olubi Johnson on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also check out our Website.…
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Keeping & Fulfilling God’s Testimonies - Moses (2)
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Pastor Olubi Johnson explores the life of Moses. Using his life as a template, he teaches the three stages of every believer's life, how to obtain a powerful testimony of faith and secure God's promises to us. You can follow Pastor Olubi Johnson on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also check out our Website.…
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23. From the Slums of Uganda to Founding a Conglomerate Social Enterprise
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In this episode of "God on the Move," Emmanuel Trinity shares his experience growing up in a slum in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. He remembers how his life was rescued through the gift of the Gospel and recounts how a computer opened up unimaginable opportunities. Emmanuel explains that after finding economic independence and job security, he be…
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