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EP 19 African News Review I Adesoji Speaks Knowledge π
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In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various topics, including the significance of Juneteenth and the Soweto Massacre, the formation of a coalition government in South Africa, the barring of a female opposition candidate from running in Rwanda's election, and the visit of FBI Director Christopher Wray to Africa.
They critique the Western media's portrayal of Africa and highlight the need for independent and critical analysis. they examined the deceptive nature of Western media.
The role of authoritarianism in African politics, and the challenges faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in responding to political crises.
They also touch on the controversial East African crude oil pipeline in Uganda and the crackdown on environmental activists.
The conversation highlighted the need for critical thinking and media literacy to deconstruct Western propaganda and address the neocolonial challenges faced by African countries.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:21 Commemorating Juneteenth and the Soweto Massacre
05:23 The Formation of a Coalition Government in South Africa
16:21 Political Freedom and Democracy in Rwanda
31:30 Critiquing the Western Media's Portrayal of Africa
37:44 Deconstructing Western Media
38:35 Authoritarianism in African Politics
45:08 Challenges Faced by ECOWAS
55:22 The Controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline
56:23 Crackdown on Environmental Activists
01:08:48 Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
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