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Undying Hope International (UHI) is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in both the United States and South Sudan, with the potential to expand to other East African countries. This podcast will focus on leadership development, emphasizing four pillars: 1) education, 2) healthcare delivery and public health, 3) leadership development, and 4) spiritual formation.
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Join us as we step into the role of storytellers, not merely the subjects. We bring you the unfiltered, authentic stories and experiences of South Sudanese people across the diaspora. From tales of resilience and triumph to navigating the complexities of identity and culture, our podcast explores the vibrant tapestry of voices that often go unheard. Through interviews, personal narratives, and in-depth discussions, we shed light on the rich heritage, challenges, and aspirations of our divers ...
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"South Sudan and the World" is a podcast that focuses on discussing the positive impact that South Sudanese individuals are making globally, and how people from around the world contribute to the betterment of South Sudan. We will feature interviews with guests from both within and outside of South Sudan, who will share their unique experiences of how they are making a difference in their respective areas and in South Sudan.
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Christopher Allen was trying to make it as a war reporter when, aged just 26, he was shot and killed on the frontline in South Sudan. But as news of his death began to spread, suspicion grew. Some claimed he was really there as a mercenary, a fighter. Others said he was a reckless freelancer, in over his head. And there was another question: was he killed on purpose, or was this another accident of war? From Tortoise and the team behind Sweet Bobby, Pig Iron is a dark adventure in war and jo ...
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Winnie Cirino's News reports on VOA's South Sudan in Focus program.
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Across the world, from Europe to Asia, the Americas to the Middle East, tensions are rising between nation states. Traditional alliances and alignments are constantly evolving in the 21st century. An understanding of defence and security policy and the tides of political, social and economic changes is crucial for any informed understanding of our world. 2024 sees war in Europe and Israel, and elections in major economies, including the US, the UK, Taiwan, South Africa, and many others. Insu ...
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The Justice Visions podcast is hosted by the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University. The podcast showcases cutting-edge research and practice regarding victim participation in transitional justice.
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On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse is a podcast with Kristy Graham that explores the work we’re doing around the world. Experience what it’s like to be in the field with our teams, and hear first-hand from staff, volunteers, and people we help.
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The Akol Dok Show is a podcast dedicated to discussing and analyzing political, economic, and social events with a particular focus on African affairs. I provide commentary, analysis, and reporting on current events. The podcast is hosted by Akol Dok, a renowned commentary, analyst, and write. Akol has provided analysis and commentary on various media houses, including CNBC Africa, RT International, YahooNews, and Radio Miraya.
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Sawa Shabab (Youth Together) is a peacebuilding radio drama series for the youth of South Sudan. Sawa Shabab is a bold new peacebuilding radio drama series for South Sudanese youth. The drama series follows the daily lives of four young South Sudanese: Rose, Taban, Winnie and Richard, four very different characters facing common issues: tribalism, poverty, gender inequity, and insecurity but also issues that affect youth all over the world: school, work, friendships, family, love and future ...
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
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Teaching in Isolation... Life as a teacher only knows. This was my first effort and I want to continue with new ideas and interviews. The more Teachers I can talk to the better. TeachersT2T@gmail.com. So far listened in 44 states, Washington D.C., and 44 countries including South Sudan. I know right... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greg-urbani/support
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Want to hear some extraordinary stories of resilience and humanity? Tune in to Seeking Refuge for the human stories of refugees and those working to protect them. Our guests talk everything from going to the International Court of Justice to making cross-genre music, from incredible acts of resilience to the everyday things that make them smile. We also talk issues facing refugees such as education, health care, and legal rights, and we learn about the history of refugees and the current wor ...
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News about Youth With A Mission and Christian Missions
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South Sudanese original music, culture and entertainment podcast hosted by ThaWave Entertainer and Jovial Cholie where two friends discuss music, celebrity gossip, fashion trends, social media drama and hold celebrity talk shows.
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The ACP podcast series will provide an insight into the living and working conditions in different conflict regions. International and local experts and mediators will get a chance to speak.
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David Robertson discusses faith, culture and politics from a Christian perspective
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Did you forget your world history, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events? Designed for busy people who forgot (or never learned it in the first place) and need a quick refresh, Wiser World takes foundational world history and makes it approachable and concise. As a former teacher, Alli Roper wants to remind us of the world's foundational, basic history so we can have the context we need think historically about current events, travel, and global topics. Episodes are p ...
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YALI Network connects the next generation of entrepreneurs, educators, activists, and innovators with resources from the US Government and to one another.
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Connecting Borders - The Podcast is part of the Connecting Borders Project which is brought by #IAMPEACE (a youth-led, South Sudanese national organisation) . Connecting Borders is a project that aims to breach the existing gaps between people, entities, nationalities and backgrounds. We discuss a wide range of topics that are relevant to our community with an aim to breach gaps and promote development.
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An English language guide to living and working in Norway, featuring interviews with both expats and Norwegians. Find out what it's like to live and work in Scandinavia, and whether Norway really is the happiest country on earth.
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Travel magazine, featuring travellers' tales, experiences and anecdotes
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The Horn of Africa is in turmoil. From revolution in Sudan to civil war in Ethiopia, from Somalia’s political stalemate and the regional spread of jihadism to troubled East African democracies, the region’s pace and scale of change are difficult to keep up with. The Horn, a podcast series from the International Crisis Group, helps make sense of it all. Host Alan Boswell and guests dive deep behind the headlines as they analyse events, debate diplomacy and discuss avenues toward peace. Hosted ...
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For four decades, the unparalleled narrative skills of Christopher Glyn have enthralled millions around the world! Glyn rose to international recognition via hosting an array of highly acclaimed inspirational radio shows and audio dramas, as well as numerous motivational audio books, including a popular reading of the King James Bible. With the launch of NIGHTLIGHT, Glyn brings together the best and brightest in their respective fields of Christian expertise, creating a cohesive collective o ...
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Hosted by Justin Martell and the YPT team, The Pioneer Podcast is the official podcast of Young Pioneer Tours where we bring listeners unique perspectives as we travel to the world's most unique and hard to reach destinations. For more information on how you can visit our "destinations your mother wishes you'd stayed away from" visit us at youngpioneertours.com.
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Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live ...
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The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news.
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Railways Africa Magazine discusses the activities of African railway operators and the supporting railway industry. Railways Africa has been providing railway news and rail-related business intelligence - focused specifically on the African continent since the early ’50s. Our platforms consist of - Railways Africa Live, Coffee with the editor, the immersive experience and our weekly and monthly publication. Our online premium platform provides project information as well as opportunities to ...
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.
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Stories about people | Stories about life
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AidData presents a six-episode podcast series to take you past the maps and dashboards on our website to the human stories at the heart of our research.
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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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Zenko covers the U.S. national security debate and offers insight on developments in international security and conflict prevention.
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Don’t Call Me Resilient
The Conversation, Vinita Srivastava, Dannielle Piper, Krish Dineshkumar, Jennifer Moroz, Rehmatullah Sheikh, Kikachi Memeh, Ateqah Khaki, Scott White
Host Vinita Srivastava dives into conversations with experts and real people to make sense of the news, from an anti-racist perspective. From The Conversation Canada.
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"On Africa" is a convening space for rich and nuanced conversations about the continent with a broad and diverse array of thought leaders. The program will cover a variety of issues across every region of Africa, ranging from politics, governance and conflict; to history, economics, art and culture.
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A podcast that previews the world.
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The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) promotes access to quality, safe, and relevant education for all persons affected by crisis.
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We bring you various leading news from across Africa, on business, economy, market, and politics. Towards A Profitable Africa. Earn $SYBL as you listen by signin up on: https://tse.sybel.io/A278C25DD9
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"Starting any enterprise is bloody hard work." In this A-Z podcast series you will find stories, top tips, advice, warnings and mea culpas from Liam and guests.
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Moving to a new country can be a challenging, exciting, inspiring, growing experience. In this podcast, people tell their personal integrating stories as well as how moving abroad has changed their understanding of home. Join me on the journey to find a new or an old home!
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A (roughly) weekly podcast from Inner City Youth Alive, a non-profit Christian ministry in the North End of Winnipeg, Manitoba. For the past 35 years ICYA has been building relationships with at-risk and gang-affected youth in the inner city through a drop-in program, a wilderness camp, a recording space called The Story Studio, and community outreach. Listen to Season 2 now!
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dif·fu·sion: the spreading of something more widely Diffusion is the podcast of Carnegie Corporation of New York, the first grantmaking foundation in the United States established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911. Our mission? To promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding around issues of peace, education and democracy. Hosted by Michael Moran, Visiting Media Fellow, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Sarwar Kashmeri, Professor at Norwich University, and Gail Ablow, Visiti ...
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World of Wonder is a podcast for kids about the diversity of cultures around the world. In each episode your hosts Helen, Ethan, and their dad, Joe, will introduce you to their friends from around the globe who will share stories about their own cultures and what we can all learn from them. So, grab your passports and join us!
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Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year?
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Africa's youngest nation, South Sudan will head to the polls this December, but critics say they are disappointed with the government’s lack of preparedness. These elections will be the first ever conducted in the country since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. However, several conditions listed in a peace agreement, drawn up in September …
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Understanding conflict trauma and mental health in South Sudan
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*This episode was recorded in early March 2024, before the recent escalation of violence in Sudan.South Sudan may be the youngest country in the world, but it’s already undergone a huge amount of violence – and the ongoing civil war in Sudan looks set to bring further instability.In this episode, Dr Costanza Torre and Dr Fiona McEwen discuss XCEPT’…
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YALI Voices Podcast: Roni Kanuono turns discarded bottles into something amazing!
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https://yali.state.gov/roni-kanuono-turns-discarded-bottles-into-something-amazing-building-furniture-from-plastic-waste/In this episode of the YALI Voices podcast, we’re honored to be speaking with Roni Kanuono from Cameroon. After working with an environmental NGO for a number of years, he decided to use the lessons he learned there and started h…
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.By VOA Africa
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Does an Ecowas court ruling on police brutality on protestors in Nigeria go far enough?
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Nigerian authorities guilty of violating protesters rights during mass demonstrations against police brutality, known as #EndSars, in 2020. Why hasn't police behaviour changed? Can Africa's booming population be harnessed? And can anyone stand in the way of another presidential term for Rwanda's Paul Kagame? Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Charle…
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In this episode of The Horn, Alan talks with writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola about the wave of nationwide protests that have swept through Kenya in recent weeks and prospects for the country and the region. They unpack the political and economic factors driving discontent among young people in Kenya, the makeup of the demonstrators and…
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Goodness of God: Hurricane Beryl Response
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Hurricane Beryl roared through the Caribbean, leaving total destruction in its wake. On Grenada’s Carriacou Island, nearly all structures were destroyed. Less than 24 hours after the storm hit, Samaritan’s Purse began serving those in desperate need of help and hope. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Kaitlyn Josten, who joined the first w…
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Quantum 312 - Bad News, Good News and Great Music
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This week we try to understand the elections in France and Iran; the horror of the Ukrainian war; Californian Democrats claim making purchasing children for sex a felony is anti LGBTQ! The Trans Eunuchs; 12 year old investigated by terrorism unit for saying there are only two genders; Brian McClaren v Michael Shellenberg on Climate Change; Italy's …
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How will Labour govern, a look inside the NATO summit, shock French election
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On today's episode of Battle Lines, we look at the UK's new Labour government and its defence policy with our defence editor Danielle Sheridan. We also pop over to the NATO summit and ask Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes how NATO can "Trump proof" the alliance? Finally we speak to Europe editor James Crisp about the shock French election result an…
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NATO and Ukraine Beyond 75, Japan Hosts Pacific Islands, France’s Political Gridlock, and More
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) wraps its seventy-fifth summit, pledging to keep Ukraine on an “irreversible” path to membership while concerns grow about the future of U.S. commitment; Japan hosts the tenth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting to counter China’s influence in the region; France struggles to form a government as party diffe…
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.By VOA Africa
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China Holds Its Biggest Political Event of the Year | Anja Manuel
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From July 15th to the 18th, the Chinese Communist Party is holding a gathering known as the Third Plenum. This is a highly anticipated political event, as Xi Jinping and party officials are expected to announce key economic reforms intended to spur the Chinese economy. For the past several years, especially since COVID, the Chinese economy has been…
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Unfarmed land leaves millions staring at hunger in Sudan
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More than half the population in Sudan - nearly 26 million people - face acute hunger as the ongoing war hinders agricultural production. The UN agency for Food and Agriculture (FAO) says it is trying to provide seed to farmers to help grow food. Who are Nigeria's ghost workers who are costing the economy millions of dollars? And will a new governm…
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Health special 3: How far could artificial intelligence transform medicine?
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Machine learning has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. Bigger, more powerful computers can crunch ever more amounts of data, analysing complex information just as accurately, it’s claimed, as the best specialists and at speeds humans can never achieve. With the potential to make a significant difference to healthcare - helping to diagnos…
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Health special 2. Why is anxiety and depression increasing in the UK?
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Surveys suggest that at least one in four of us will suffer from anxiety and depression during our lifetimes. The prevalence of these conditions is one of the reasons given for poor school attendance. And it's estimated that these mental health disorders account for 12.5% of all sickness leave in the UK. So what’s caused such an explosion in mental…
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Health special 1: Advances in cancer research and treatment
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Half the UK population will get cancer during their lifetime - and rates are rising. Each year, around 385,000 people in the UK are diagnosed and around 167,00 lives are lost to the disease. But scientists are developing new therapies, including personalised vaccines and targeted drugs, that attack cancer cells directly and more effectively. It's h…
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Africa News Tonight: Report links Uganda to DRC rebels, migrant organizations warn of dangers on African routes, NATO plans greater AU ties - July 10, 2024
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A United Nations report says the Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a charge Uganda denies. Migrant aid groups say refugees and migrants who risk their lives on dangerous land routes across the African continent are subject to horrific violence, abuse, and exploitation. Member…
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Can Ghana afford to pay striking civil servants?
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All through Ghana civil servants have been on strike following the government's failure to honour a pledge to raise their pay. Can their grievances be addressed? We meet a doctor who carries out operations to reverse female genital mutilation. And why are Somalis being forced to remove bodies from a graveyard in Mogadishu? Presenter :Audrey BrownPr…
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Africa News Tonight: Italy tries new migration approach, questions surround President Biden at NATO, Sudan groups form peace committee - July 09, 2024
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Italy’s government is trying a new development-focused approach to prevent migrants from attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Africa. President Joe Biden welcomes members of the newly enlarged NATO alliance this week for a summit amid growing doubts over his political future. Sudanese political parties and civilian groups reached a consensus …
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Age Gap Relationships, Upholding Patriarchy, and Toxic Masculinity | South Sudanese Perspective 🇸🇸
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In this episode, we discuss age gap relationships and whether or not they are ethical. We also briefly touch on topics such as fat shaming, dealing with rejection when dating, "sassy" men, and the late Kevin Samuels. Panel's IG Handles: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @ChristinaLado Amanual - @Amanual_Comedy Vaida - @VaidaJoe Willy - @WillyFast David …
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Why land routes through Africa are more dangerous for migrants than Mediterranean crossings
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Refugees and migrants taking land routes across Africa to get to the Mediterranean and Europe, face extreme violence, abuse and exploitation, with far more believed to be dying there than at sea, a UN-backed report says. Plus, why is Tanzania struggling with a huge shortage of university professors? And how the Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay made h…
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Introducing...Dangerous Memories When Sarah watched her 23 year old daughter cycle away from her in Chelsea - a well-off corner of London - she had no idea it would be the last time they’d see each other for 6 years. What would make a loving child from a life of privilege sever ties with friends and family, and disappear? It turns out, Sarah wasn’t…
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Africa News Tonight: ECOWAS confronts rift with Sahel states, South Africa extends work visas, President Biden faces challenging week - July 08, 2024
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The West African bloc ECOWAS has warned that it risks disintegration and worsened insecurity after Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formalized their breakaway union. South Africa’s new minister of home affairs has extended the visas of thousands of foreigners in the country until the end of the year, a move aimed at keeping skilled workers while their …
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What can the breakaway confederation do without Ecowas?
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The West African regional grouping Ecowas has warned that it risks disintegration and worsened insecurity after Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formed a breakaway confederation. Can the three landlocked countries go it alone? Can your social media presence be inherited after you die? And a new look at how electronic waste can be recycled in Ghana Pres…
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In The South China Sea, Water Gun Fights Risks Nuclear Escalation
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A rather bizarre incident recently occurred in the South China Sea off the coast of the Philippines. On June 17th, the Chinese Coast Guard clashed with Philippine naval vessels en route to resupplying a stranded Philippine ship on a formation known as the Second Thomas Shoal. This desolate shoal is very much in the territorial waters of the Philipp…
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Episode #2: Assigned Leadership vs. Emergent Leadership
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Undying Hope Media Podcast focuses on Leadership Development! In this episode, we discussed: The distinction between assigned leadership and emergent leadership. Gender-biased Perception Women make effective leaders If you educate a woman, you educate a nation 3. Minority-biased Perception Minority groups can lead (Fresh example from South Sudan) 4…
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This week we look at the UK General Election results and what it means - including votes; the rise of Islamist politics; Reform; Kris Kandiah; Farage and the Channel 4 actor; BBC hit job on Miriam Cates; Welsh Parliament to ban lying; Yes Minister; The Blob wins; Biden meltdown; Australian Muslim Senator resigns; Christians massacred in Nigeria; Gl…
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Africa News Tonight: Zimbabwe president: retirement days are near, Kenya’s Ruto pledges budget cuts, Egypt cracks down on Hajj travel agents - July 05, 2024
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Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa says he is ready to retire at the end of his term and hand the presidency to a new ZANU-PF leader. Kenya President William Ruto has ordered significant cuts in the federal budget and other reforms to pay off the country’s debt burden, in a move seen as a concession after weeks of protests against a tax bill. …
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Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks?
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Burkina Faso's military is facing increased pressure after reports of a recent spate of the deadly attacks of soldiers by jihadist fighters. The Junta government lead by Ibrahim Traore ,has kept mum about this incidents. Why are soldiers deserting the army in the Democratic Republic of Congo? 25 soldiers have been sentenced to death for running awa…
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The Next Generation of Volunteers: U.S. Disaster Relief
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, and the next generation is here to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ when homeowners are at their lowest. In this week’s episode, Bruce Poss with North American Ministries shared how he has seen God’s faithfulness through this next generation of servant leaders. Krist…
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Chaos in an unprecedented US presidential race & the West Bank's medical crisis
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On today's episode of Battle Lines, we speak to US editor Tony Diver on the state of the presidential race after a disastrous debate for Joe Biden and the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Then, we catch up with correspondent Nicola Smith about the healthcare crisis in the West Bank, and her reflections after a month covering the Israel…
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How Sudan Became the Worst Food Crisis in the World
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On June 27th, a group of food security experts from the United Nations and major international relief agencies known as the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) released devastating new data on hunger in Sudan. Their data shows that over 755,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity. This means that there are…
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.By VOA Africa
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South African and Indian elections: the aftermath
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2024 is the year of elections and already hundreds of millions of people around the world have been to the polls. A few months ago The Briefing Room looked ahead to elections in South Africa and India. Both have since delivered shocks to their ruling parties which failed to win parliamentary majorities. So why did the main parties in both countries…
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TWNW Special: What to Read This Summer 2024
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This special episode of The World Next Week features a summerlong feast of reading, watching, and listening treats. Deborah Amos, the Ferris Professor of Journalism in Residence at Princeton University and a former international correspondent for National Public Radio, joins CFR’s TWNW hosts Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins to discuss good rea…
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FLASHBACK: Shattering the myth of Canada 'the good' -- How we treat migrant workers who put food on our tables
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Every year thousands of migrants come to work in Canada. From harvesting the food in our stores to caring for the elderly, these workers form a vital part of the economy. Yet despite being critical, they often face harsh conditions, isolation, abuse, injury and even death as a result of immigration policies designed to leave them powerless. Documen…
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Africa News Tonight: Ethiopia struggles with federalism, Nigeria, Cameroon won't seek court order on border, learning Wolof from a Frenchman - July 03, 2024
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In 1991, when the Tigray People’s Liberation Front took power after an armed struggle, one of the core principles it instituted was an ethnic-based federalism, but an expert says there are drawbacks to the system. Nigeria and Cameroon say they will no longer seek a court ruling demarcating their disputed border. Ludovic Baron, a 27-year-old Frenchm…
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Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa?
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Two countries with major links to Africa are holding make or break elections this week. Britain and France. These elections will usher in new governments which may have completely new approaches to the continent. How will the outcome of the British and French elections impact Africa? And should Africans care? Also, Sierra Leone receives a million d…
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Krieg in der Ukraine – Wege aus dem Labyrinth
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By Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP)
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Africa News Tonight: Families search Kenya morgues as protests resume, young adults unhappy across Africa, refugees continue to flee Sudan - July 02, 2024
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As protests resumed in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya this week, some families are busy visiting morgues to collect bodies of their relatives who died during recent demonstrations against proposed tax hikes. Kenya’s ongoing protests against proposed tax increases and the administration of President William Ruto are organized by citizens mostly in t…
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Current Events: Kenya Finance Bill Protests and The U.S. Presidential Debate
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In this episode, we discuss current events happening politically in Africa as well as the U.S. We break down the recent mass protests in Kenya regarding the Finance Bill. We also touch on the presidential debate that took place between current president Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. Panel's IG Handles: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @C…
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Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?
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Nigerian authorities say that suspected female suicide bombers participated in coordinated attacks in Nigeria that killed dozens of people. Why do young girls and women become suicide bombers? How the lives of displaced people in Mozambique's troubled Cabo Delgado Province are being rebuilt. And can local communities in Africa can be involved in co…
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Africa News Tonight: Ruling grants Trump partial immunity, Borno attacks shake Nigeria, Ramaphosa hands partners 12 cabinet seats - July 01, 2024
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In a historic case, the Supreme Court ruled today that former presidents are entitled to immunity from prosecution for official actions – but not private conduct. Coordinated suicide bombings killed 18 people and wounded 19 in Nigeria’s Borno state in the latest attacks to shake public confidence in security. After weeks of political maneuvering, S…
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Author and Biblical scholar Melvin Vallomparambil explains that although it's a common gesture to offer to chip in to help pay, pick up the tab, foot the bill, or split the costs, this mindset — when transferred into performance-based, wheeling-and-dealing Christianity — is a tragic trajectory down a dead-end street! It repeatedly doubts and questi…
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South Africa has a new coalition government
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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his party, the African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in May's elections. Mr Ramaphosa said "the government of national unity is unprecedented in the history of our democracy". What do South Africans think of the new cabinet? Also a conversati…
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Protests and a Major Political Turning Point in Kenya
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On Tuesday, June 25, Kenyan protesters stormed parliament in Nairobi in scenes reminiscent of the January 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol. However, unlike January 6, police responded violently, and at least six people were killed. The protests had been ongoing for days as the Kenyan parliament moved on a finance bill that would increase taxes for ordin…
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