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Africa Aware

Chatham House
African Union
ECOWAS
Sudan
Peacekeeping
Côte D'ivoire
Tanzania
Samia Suluhu Hassan
Eastern DRC
Chatham House
East Africa
CCM
Zanzibar
Africa
Tigray War
Alliance Of Sahel States
Digital Governance
Health Workforce
Africa CDC
Public Health
Vaccines

Africa Aware is a podcast from the Chatham House Africa Programme bringing together the best international experts to provide original analysis on issues affecting the individual states of Africa, their international relations, and the continent as a whole.

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Since the war in Sudan began in 2023, grassroots, volunteer-led mutual aid groups – the Emergency Rooms (ERRs) – have delivered vital humanitarian assistance and played a key role in safeguarding civilian life across the country in the face of the de... more

As a key mediator in the ongoing conflict in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United States has brokered peace agreements backed by security guarantees and by the investment potential of the country's vast mineral we... more

The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS early last year – and the subsequent formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – has posed a critical challenge for regional cooperation, particularly on security. According to the Glob... more

Africa's digital landscape is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving in the world. African states are not merely adopters of digital norms; they are shaping regulatory approaches in data protection and cybersecurity in addition to innovating mo... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Ejime
Global affairs analyst focusing on governance, peace and security in Western Africa and the Sahel
Independent analyst/Chatham House contributor
Episode: Rebuilding regional order and security in West Africa
Paul Melly
Chatham House Africa Programme consulting fellow
Chatham House
Episode: Rebuilding regional order and security in West Africa
Philip Thigo
Special Envoy on Technology in the Office of the President of Kenya
Kenya Presidency
Episode: Africa's digital future
Neema Lugangira
Former MP in Tanzania and founding chair of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance
African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance
Episode: Africa's digital future
Admassu Tadesse
President and Chief Executive of the Trade and Development Bank
Trade and Development Bank
Episode: Financing Africa's development
Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi
President and CEO of the African Center for Economic Transformation
African Center for Economic Transformation
Episode: Financing Africa's development
Thomas Kibwana
Independent governance and political analyst
Episode: Will elections in Tanzania bring change?
Anna Bwana
Executive director at Toa Weza East Africa
Toa Weza East Africa
Episode: Will elections in Tanzania bring change?
Deus Rweyemamu
Co-founder and CEO at Center for Strategic Litigation
Center for Strategic Litigation
Episode: Will elections in Tanzania bring change?

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Lisa Musumba
Host of Africa Aware

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Apple Podcasts
#232
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#250
Germany/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#118
Japan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#225
Spain/News/Politics

Talking Points

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Côte d'Ivoire elections: A conversation with Tidjane Thiam
Q: Do you think there's any chance that this decision will be changed?
Thiam mentions that there might be legal avenues to pursue but expresses skepticism about the government's willingness to reconsider its position.
Côte d'Ivoire elections: A conversation with Tidjane Thiam
Q: What do you make of this disqualification decision? And what does your disqualification say about the state of Ivorian democracy?
Tidjane Thiam argues that the ruling on his citizenship is a politically motivated maneuver to suppress his candidacy for presidency.
Will elections in Tanzania bring change?
Q: What impact have stringent laws had on the role of civil society in Tanzania?
Stringent laws have restricted civil society organizations and media, leading to widespread self-censorship and undermined independent monitoring of government actions.
Will elections in Tanzania bring change?
Q: What does the political opposition in Tanzania present as an alternative policy vision?
The political opposition emphasizes fundamental freedoms and development, contrasting with President Samia's return to earlier economic policies.
Will elections in Tanzania bring change?
Q: How is President Samia positioned as the best fit to fulfill CCM's promises?
President Samia is presented as the best fit due to historical economic successes under CCM and continued growth during her term, though expectations for greater improvement remain high.

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The episodes focus on a wide variety of pressing issues facing the African continent, from political dynamics and economic challenges to health security and the role of multilateralism in Africa. Noteworthy discussions include the intricacies of African Union governance, the implications of upcoming elections in countries like Tanzania and Côte d'Ivoire, and the need for innovative financial strategies to drive development. The podcast often features insights from experts in politics, economics, and public health, making it a rich source of analysis for listeners interested in the future of Africa's governance, security, and economic landscape.

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Africa Aware launched 5 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Paul Melly
3. Philip Thigo
4. Neema Lugangira
5. Admassu Tadesse
6. Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi
7. Thomas Kibwana
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