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The results from the general election held on the 8th of May in South Africa is clear. The ruling African National Congress is once again reelected, but they are weakened and the opposition is strengthened. The people are demanding a change. Corruption scandals and an unstable economy are key issues to address. How will ANC with president Cyril Ramaphosa utilize opportunities for the people in one of the most unequal countries in the world? Since 2015 the #feesmustfall student movement in South Africa has been in the frontier of demanding action from politicians, demonstrating for a public university that is free and accessible for everyone regardless of their economic ability to pay fees. The running parties for the general election all made an attempt to target their election campaigns towards the youth, seeking to collect their votes. How has this played out? What is the future for the people, the youth and students in South Africa?
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1 Afrika Nå: Krigen som aldri tar slutt - hva skjer i DR Kongo og hva er konsekvensene? 1:35:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDen Rwanda-støttede væpnede gruppen M23 har tatt kontroll over store områder i den mineralrike østlige delen av Den demokratiske republikken Kongo. Offensiven har kostet titusenvis av liv og fordrevet et stort antall mennesker. Hva er det som skjer i DR Kongo nå og hvem er de ulike aktørene involvert? Hvilken rolle spiller tilgangen på naturressurser som landområder og viktige mineraler? Selv om vi har hørt lite om situasjonen i DR Kongo før M23 tok kontroll over Goma, så er ikke krisen i DR Kongo noe nytt. Situasjonen i landet har vært svært alvorlig i mer enn to tiår, preget av ekstrem vold, angrep fra væpnede grupper og masseflukt. Hvordan er den humanitære situasjonen for befolkningen? Hvordan er situasjonen for kvinner og barn? Og hvilken rolle kan og bør East African Community, African Union, FN og resten av verdenssamfunnet spille?…
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1 Afrika Nå: Beginning of an African spring? Student activism under pressure 1:30:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA wave of youth and student-led protests have swept across the African continent the last year; from Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique to Senegal, Togo and Comoros. At the same time, the state of civic space is deteriorating globally and the same is true for many African countries. Student activists and other human rights defenders who try to hold their governments accountable and demand that human rights are respected, face huge risks. In many African countries we are also seeing a proliferation of restrictive legislation used to stifle fundamental freedoms. This trend is not something new. Students have always been one of the first to take to the streets when justice, equality and human rights are on the line. In response, students and academia are common targets for authoritarian leaders. According to SAIHs Activism under Attack 2024, student activists across the globe see delegitimization, social pressure and university lawfare as the biggest barriers to doing activism, in addition to more brutal forms of repression. So what does student activism on the African continent look like? What types of repression are young human rights defenders facing? Why are we seeing so many protests in African countries now? Some are predicting an "African spring" with protests spilling over to neighboring countries. Is this likely? What are African activists risking while trying to better the situation in their countries? How is civil society pushing back against autocratic regimes and can activists in different countries learn from each other? Which role can Norwegian civil society and the government play? And what is the way forward?…
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1 Afrika Nå: 30 years since Apartheid - did the rainbow nation deliver on its promises? 1:25:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked30 years ago - in 1994, the first mixed-race election in South Africa's history was held. The African National Congress (ANC), led by Nelson Mandela, won in a landslide. Since then, the ANC has continued to win the elections, and has remained the ruling party in South Africa. In May this year, the dissatisfaction over lack of progress led to the ANC for the first time ever receiving less than 50% of the votes. Did ANC keep their promises, and has South Africa become the inclusive and rainbow coloured society people were sold in 1994?…
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1 Afrika Nå: Unpacking Climate Equity - the case of land conservation and carbon credits 1:17:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin us for a discussion on Africa’s critical role in the fight against climate change! Although Africa is not a driver of the climate crisis, it bears a huge burden of the consequences. Simultaneously, Africa's wealth of natural resources, expansive forests, and abundant renewable energy potential, position Africa as a vital player in the fight against climate change. New strategies to achieve “net zero” emissions are emerging rapidly. Many of these strategies involve compensating for emissions through various carbon offset schemes, often implemented in “the global South” by “the West.” However, these projects have raised concerns about land grabbing, damage, and displacement of local communities. Africa now stands at the forefront of this movement. This seminar will build on two case studies from South-Eastern Africa and Western Sahara to demonstrate practices in land conservation and renewable energy projects. These cases will help unpack key equity issues within the political economy of climate change. Following the case presentations, a panel discussion will provide insights into carbon markets and credit schemes, highlighting relevant green investments and initiatives in Africa, and how Norway plays a role in global climate finance and renewable energy initiatives. The discussion will explore both the opportunities and challenges these movements present for the continent. Are carbon schemes viable policies toward achieving “net zero”? Or a new form of colonialism? What specific opportunities do carbon markets offer Africa in the fight against climate change? With Ian Bryceson, Professor in International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric (NMBU), Erik Hagen, Director of The Norwegian Support Committee for Western Sahara, Girum Zeleke, Associate Professor in Civics at VID Specialized University and Asbjørn Torvanger from CICERO. Moderated by Erika Wie Dia from the Norwegian Council for Africa.…
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1 Afrika Nå: The struggle for democracy - has the world forgotten about Eswatini? 1:40:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is the last absolute monarchy in Africa. King Mswati has ruled the country since 1986 and has been greatly criticized for closing the democratic space through banning political parties, crushing opposition and excessive state violence. As political parties are banned, people can only contest for parliament seats as individuals. The parliament only exists to play an advisory role. Human rights defenders and opposition politicians have been leading voices in speaking out against the rise of authoritarianism in the country, making them the primary targets of repression and harassment. Last year human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko was shot dead in his home in front of his wife and children for speaking out about Eswatini's repressive laws and state violence. No one has been held responsible. What is the way forward for Eswatini? How can unions, human rights defenders and the opposition mobilize for change? What role should South Africa and SADC play and what responsibility does the international community have? And how can activists and human rights defenders in and out of the country be included in strategic platforms both at a regional and international level?…
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1 What should the new Norwegian Africa strategy contain and what role should the diaspora play? 1:42:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently in the process of developing a new Norwegian strategy for Africa. Africa, with its 55 states, is developing fast and the changing geopolitical situation in the world is also an important backdrop. Many countries in the world are now intensifying their diplomatic ties with African countries. For the last decade the African continent has seen economic growth, population growth, demand for rare mineral resources and climate change. African countries are both experiencing great possibilities and challenges. What does this mean for Norway's partnership with African countries and what should we prioritize the coming years? What are the most important goals a new Africa strategy should contain? How do Norway ensure that the strategy considers the different historic and political context of each country and promote African states' own agency and development on their terms? And what role could and should the African diaspora in Norway play in this process and in developing foreign and development policies in general?…
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1 Divestment or Phase Out: Activists Respond to Oil Selloffs in Africa 1:30:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Niger Delta in Nigeria has endured extensive environmental degradation due to decades of oil exploration activities. One of the major companies to have operated in the region is Shell. Communities in the Niger Delta have faced pollution, loss of livelihoods and health crises and Shell's operation in the country have been mired in some of the most serious human rights violations and ecological pollution. Their plan now is to divest from onshore operations, seemingly an attempt to absolve them of their responsibility for decades of environmental degradation and community disenfranchisement. Shell is not operating in a vacuum. Many of the big oil companies (including Equinor) are divesting from high emission areas. What responsibilities do oil companies have for the damages they have caused in the local communities? What are the dilemmas regarding divestment strategies and how can civil society and environmental organizations tackle this? And how can we ensure empowerment of indigenous capital in fossil extraction?…
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1 Afrika Nå - Human Rights Violations Against East African Migrant Workers in the Gulf States 1:20:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHuman rights violations against East African migrant workers in the Gulf States have prompted growing concern. Human Rights Watch recently reported a tragic incident where hundreds of Ethiopians lost their lives while attempting to cross the border into Saudi Arabia. The pervasive Kafala system, binding workers to their employers, further exacerbates the challenges faced by migrant workers in the region. In this panel discussion, our primary goal is to illuminate the gravity of human rights violations faced by migrant workers from East African nations in the Gulf States. This specific group has endured prolonged mistreatment in the region. The advent of social media and increased awareness has empowered these migrant workers to share their harrowing experiences by posting pictures and videos depicting their difficult conditions in the Gulf States. Join us as we explore these critical issues, delving into the challenges faced by East African migrant workers in the Gulf States and how they can be resolved.…
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1 Launch of Young Human Rights Defenders Week 2023 1:24:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMichelle Bachelet, former UN high commissioner for human rights, said: "young people are always at the forefront of crisis - and fighting for a better future." This is also true in African countries, where young activists have led big movements such as #EndSARS and Fridays for Future. Come join us in celebrating five young human rights defenders working on climate, debt issues and student activism. Why did they become activists in the first place, what have they learned from their engagement and what are their biggest wins?…
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1 Afrika Nå: How far has Zimbabwe come since Mugabe? 1:22:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn August Zimbabwe headed to the polls again and on the 26th of August the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced that Emmerson Mnangagwa had been re-elected after gaining a majority of votes. The opposition 'Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)' refused this victory, stating instead that they, with leader Nelson Chamisa, had won. The opposition also accused ZANU-PF of rigging and voter suppression. What has happened in the country since Mugabe was forced to resign? Were the elections free and fair? How has the opposition been treated during and after the elections? What is happening with the economic situation in the country that was a major concern for many before the elections? Does Nelson Chamisa have what it takes to unite the opposition or has he outplayed his role as leader? What is life like for ordinary Zimbabweans today?…
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1 What are the triggers behind the recent riots among Eritreans? 1:18:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAccording to the Human Rights Watch World Report 2023 Eritrea's government is continuing to severely repress its population and imposing restrictions on freedom of expression, opinion and faith. At the end of 2021 there were almost 600 000 Eritreans refugees and asylum seekers abroad. We have seen clashes between Eritreans in several European cities, including in Bergen and Oslo. Why are Eritreans fighting each other in Norway? How is the Eritrean regime operating here and how does it affect the human rights of the Eritrean diaspora? What is the human rights situation in Eritrea like at the moment?…
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1 Afrika Nå - Journalism, advocacy and freedom of information 1:49:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDespite much change in the past decades, society often looks to the media for information and education. Meanwhile, the 2023 index published by Reporters without Borders reports that responders reported that political actors in their countries were often or systematically involved in massive disinformation or propaganda campaigns. The difference between true and false, real and artificial, facts and gimmicks are blurred, jeopardising the right to information. The index also reports that the environment for journalism is “bad” in seven out of 10 countries. Journalists across the world are met with animosity both in the virtual and physical world, sometimes resulting in their death. With this as a backdrop, we invite you to a panel discussion about the freedom of the press, information and expression trends on the African continent. We will, among other things, discuss journalism, advocacy and politics, as well as gender, representation and the challenges that accompany it.…
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1 Afrika Nå - What is happening in Niger and what consequences will it have regionally and globally? 1:29:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn the 26th of July a coup d'état took place in the Republic of Niger when the country's presidential guard detained president Mohamed Bazoum. The coup has been condemned by both the United States and former colonizer France, and the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, has threatened to intervene militarily. What caused the coup in Niger? What does it mean for democratization in the country and for the stability of the entire Sahel region? What other options are there for a solution to the current situation and what role should ECOWAS play?…
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1 Afrika Nå - Do old Norwegian fishing vessels cause overfishing in African waters? 1:25:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA new report to be launched on 27 April reveals a trend that has received little attention in Norway: the large number of old Norwegian fishing vessels in West African waters. After having been used for decades in Norwegian waters, fishing companies along the west coast of Norway export their old ships to Africa, where they are used to catch fish stocks that are highly fragile, often in countries with weak fisheries management. The exports thus risk leading to depletion of fish stocks that African people depend on. The report has analysed hundreds of vessels that have been removed from the Norwegian Ship Register over the last 22 years. A large part of the ships end up fishing for Moroccan interests in waters of occupied Western Sahara, which is in itself highly controversial. The trend of exports of the old Norwegian ships is seen in relation to changes in management of fish stocks domestically in Norway. The report is a co-publication by The Norwegian Council for Africa, The Norwegian Support Committee for Western Sahara and The Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature. The publication is funded by Norad.…
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1 Afrika Nå - vindkraft vs. menneskerettigheter: kontroversene på Fosen og okkuperte Vest-Sahara 1:10:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI oktober fant Høyesterett at Europas største landbaserte vindkraftverk var satt opp ulovlig på vinterbeitene til den sørsamiske reindrifta på Fosen, i strid med Norges internasjonale forpliktelser ovenfor urfolk. Norske Statkraft og Trønder Energi eier 60% av prosjektet. I okkuperte Vest-Sahara bygger marokkanske myndigheter vindmøller i strid med folkeretten. Oljefondets investeringer i selskapene bak infrastrukturen er større enn hele det norske bistandsbudsjettet. Kan vi la det grønne skiftet gå på bekostning av menneskerettigheter og folkerett?…
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1 Afrika Nå - Kenyan elections 2022: challenges and possibilities 1:34:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe last week the world has witnessed a tight presidential race between Deputy President William Ruto and Kenyatta endorsed Raila Odinga. Kenya's electoral chairman declared Ruto the winner on 15th of August with 50.49% of the vote against Odinga's 48.85%. Odinga's supporters are urging him to challenge the result and the country is waiting to see what he will do. Four out of seven election commissioners have also stated that they reject the results due to the nature of counting. What is likely to happen in the next few months? Will the new president be able to unite the people? The new president will need to start work immediately to handle an economic and social crisis in the country due to Covid-19 and the increased food and fuel prices. In the north people are experiencing the worst drought in 40 years. How will the new president tackle these crises? How will he differ from former president Kenyatta and what will be the main challenges and possibilities for Kenya in the coming years?…
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1 Afrika Nå - Elections in Somalia and the road ahead 1:32:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFarmaajo's term as President in Somalia ended in February 2021 and there have been several attempts to hold the delayed presidential election. Currently the election is scheduled to take place in May. The continuous delay of the election, combined with the dispute between the allied opposition group and the federal government have left the country in a democratic pickle. The increasing presence of terrorist group Al-Shabaab is also adding to the democratic challenge for Somalia. The political instability has also affected the economy in the country, further aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. How can Somalia get out of political instability and complete parliamentary and presidential elections? Where is Somalia headed after the election? How can the country get back on track and avoid the same difficulties at the elections four years from now?…
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1 Afrika Nå - What is next for the African students who fled Ukraine? 1:47:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedUkraine was home to over 76 000 foreign students when Russia invaded Ukraine. Approximately a quarter of the foreign students in the country were from Africa, with the largest numbers coming from Nigeria, Morocco and Egypt. More than 10 000 African students have managed to flee the conflict since the beginning of the war, but only after facing racism and discrimination when trying to cross the borders. The situation is dire for the African refugees that managed to leave Ukraine and have not gone back to their home countries. EU’s temporary protection directive aimed at aiding displaced persons excludes the foreign students that were living in Ukraine. Many African students, and their families, have sacrificed a lot to study in Europe and the students now find themselves in a difficult situation where they must choose between returning home and completing their university studies. We want to discuss: what is the status for the African students who fled Ukraine in European countries? What kind of assistance have they been receiving? What needs to be done to ensure these refugees are also granted the same rights as Ukrainian refugees and to ensure that racialised people don’t meet the same type of discriminatory and racist treatment in a war situation again?…
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1 Afrika Nå - Dilemmas Of Organizing Aid In Africa 1:48:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn 2020 Norway gave 39.5 billion Norwegian Kroner to aid in the development assistance budget. How the development assistance funds are distributed and further used, have been on the public discourse in 2021. The debate centered around whether aid works, how it is organised, and what needs to be prioritised. The Director for Norad’s department for Knowledge, Håvard Mokleiv Nygård wrote in an article on bistandsaktuelt.no in December 2021 that asking “whether aid works” is the wrong question, and we need to ask the right questions. He further argued that aid works and believes the discourse needs more nuance. Fellesrådet for Afrika in collaboration with Rethinking Economics Norge invites to a panel discussion to discuss, among others, the following questions: - What are the right questions we need to be asking? - Should Norwegian aid prioritise economic growth or democracy? - Is the current organisation of Norwegian aid working, or does it need to be reorganised and how? - Is Norwegian aid taking the right considerations in assessing the dilemmas, challenges and conditions of aid? - Which dilemmas do Norwegian decision-makers face in the organisation of aid, and how do they solve them?…
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1 Afrika Nå Why Is The Gulf So Interested In The Horn Of Africa? 1:33:30
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1 How do we understand African migration on the continent? 1:19:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn 2017, the majority of international migrants resided in a country in their region of birth. The same is true for Africa. But how does African migration on the continent look like? What opportunities do migrants have in their home countries and what are the perceived opportunities in the host countries? How do migrants take on new identities in their host communities and navigate a new life in a new country? Even though African migrants contribute to both the local economy and the economy in their home countries by paying taxes, remittances etc, their situation can be challenging. Recently there has been another outbreak of xenophobic riots in parts of South Africa aimed at mainly black, African immigrants. What are the challenges being a migrant on the continent? And how do we understand the migration on the African continent?…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAlthough Africa's contribution to greenhouse emissions globally is small, countries on the continent are among the most vulnerable to climate change, according to the UN panel on climate. They predict that millions of people will be affected by drought, floods, landslides and lack of water and food. What will this mean for the peace, stability, migration patterns and development on the continent? Migration is a significant contributor to urban growth and urbanization processes in African countries, as people migrate in search of social and economic opportunity and from climate change. What impact does migration have on urbanization and how is this further challenged by Africa's rapid population growth? What is the link between climate change, migration and urbanization in Africa's future?…
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1 South African Elections - Students and Politics 1:24:56
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On April 2nd 2019 The Gambia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, reaching the threshold of 22 countries needed to put the agreement into force. This agreement is a step towards the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which will be the largest free-trade area in the world. Is this heading towards Kwame Nkrumah's dream of a United States of Africa or is it a neoliberal project destined to fail? The AfCFTA will cover a market of 1.2 billion people and a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of USD 2.5 trillion. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa estimates that the agreement will boost intra-African trade by 52 percent by 2022. What are the pros and cons of such an agreement? Who benefits - and who is left out? What are the regional and global implications?…
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1 Swaziland: What is happening in Africa's last absolute monarchy? 1:19:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAfrica's last absolute monarchy ruled by King Mswati III since 1986 celebrates 51 years of independence this year. 38% of the population in Swaziland is living in extreme poverty (World Bank). The country has also continued to repress political dissent and disregard human rights and rule of law. What is going on in Swaziland? According to Human Rights Watch, political parties in the country have been banned since 1973 and the independence of the judiciary is severely compromised. What role do the civil society and the labour movement play in this regard? Is there a growing resistance within the country and what is the importance of the international community in amplifying the voices of democracy in Swaziland? N.B.: Swaziland is still the name largely used within the country. King Mswati decreed a name change to eSwatini during his birthday celebration in 2018, a decision that is currently being challenged in court due to being unconstitutional…
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1 The Making And Unmaking Of South Sudan - Book Launch 1:29:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked“An important read... The still-unfolding tragedy of South Sudan is too little understood and too little known, even among foreign policy experts. Zach Vertin is a rare exception.” - JOHN KERRY 68th U.S. Secretary of State A Rope from the sky - The making and unmaking of the world's newest state is a book about South Sudan and how the new nation was plunged into chaos, shattering the promise of liberation and exposing the hubris of their foreign backers. A Rope from the Sky journeys inside an epic tale of paradise won and then lost. The author, Zach Vertin, is a writer, foreign policy analyst, and former diplomat. He served at the State Department during the administration of President Obama, and was closely involved in the South Sudan peace process. He also served as a Senior Analyst for the International Crisis Group in the Horn of Africa and an advisor on UN operations and multilateral affairs in New York. Mr. Vertin is joined in conversation by Endre Stiansen, senior research and policy advisor at UNDP Oslo Governance Centre. They will be exploring the American perspective on South Sudan, as one of the three countries in the so-called "troika" for Sudan and South Sudan (joined by UK and Norway).…
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1 Afrika Nå: Kvinners reproduktive rettigheter - hva er status? 1:17:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI år er det 25 år siden den banebrytende Kairo-konferansen, som huskes best som konferansen der kvinners rolle ble satt i direkte sammenheng med befolkningsspørsmålet, og hvor seksuell og reproduktiv helse og rettigheter virkelig ble satt på agendaen. Et sentralt punkt var om abort skal tolkes som en komponent av reproduktiv helse og som en universell rettighet. Sterke ideologiske ulikheter splittet deltakernasjonene, og fortsetter å være splittende også i dag. Noe av det første Donald Trump gjorde som president var å gjeninnføre «global gag rule»; et forbud mot at amerikanske bistandspenger gis til organisasjoner som tilbyr eller gir informasjon om abort, eller arbeider politisk for å endre abortlovgivning. Hvilke fremskritt har vi sett innenfor kvinners seksuelle og reproduktive rettigheter på de 25 årene som har gått? Hvordan rammer Trumps "global gag rule" internasjonale organisasjoner som driver helseklinikker og informasjonsarbeid om reproduktiv helse? Og hva er konsekvensene for kvinner i utviklingsland?…
I 2011 besluttet den norske regjeringen i rekordfart, under ledelse av Jens Stoltenberg, å delta i militæroperasjonene i Libya. Under krigen slapp norske styrker 588 bomber over landet og operasjonen er den mest omfattende Norge har deltatt i siden andre verdenskrig. Mange spørsmål er blitt stilt vedrørende Norges rolle i krigen i ettertid, men hva kan vi lære av Libya-krigen? Libya-rapporten som kom i fjor har pekt på en rekke ting som vi kan dra lærdom av, selv om mange mente at rapportens mandat var for smalt. 27. mars behandler Utenriks- og forsvarskomiteen på Stortinget rapporten. Hva har vi lært?…
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1 Afrika Nå: Ethiopia - ethinic politics, reform and the road ahead 1:23:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAbiy Ahmed was the prime minister on everyone's lips from April 2018. In one year he has made peace with Eritrea, freed thousands of opposition prisoners, opened up to foreign investors, survived an assassination and a mutiny, appointed women as half of the government and the president and tackled corruption and human rights violations within the ruling party. However, Ethiopia is facing growing communal and ethnic tensions within the country and had the highest numbers of internally displaced people in the world in 2018. What role does ethnic politics have in this regard? Does practicing ethnic politics influence the process of democratizing the country? And is federalism in Ethiopia possible without ethnicity being involved?…
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1 KLUPOD: Sexual violence as a weapon in Zimbabwe 14:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKLUPOD is brought to you by the gender and equality group (KLU- Kjønn og Likestilling) at the Norwegian Council for Africa (Fellesrådet for Afrika) in Oslo. We work with activists and artists to create awareness about current topics affecting gender and equality, aiming to contribute to a more nuanced perception of the continent. Each podcast will focus on topics relevant to us and our work, where we invite a knowledgeable guest for a conversation. In this first episode KLU talks to Nyasha Vera about the accounts of sexual violence after the recent demonstrations in Zimbabwe against the rise in fuel prices in January.…
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