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The Africanist Press Podcast Service examines how global and continental events have affected communities in the African region, and how indigenous communities are developing strategies to overcome conflict, instability, and other challenges in the region. The overall goal of the Podcast Service is to give voice to marginalized communities through the production of weekly audio broadcasts that ana... more

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The ART27 Group is a Gambian-based non-profit initiative that offers financial assistance for essential expenses such as materials, transportation, and exhibitions. ART27 was founded in December 2024 by Ferenc Donderer, an arts promoter and advocate,... more

Politicians and policymakers in Africa are increasingly incorporating historical tourism into national development agendas. They are renewing efforts to make museums and archives central to preserving collective memory, fostering cultural identity, a... more

This episode examines the Aboudi Bookstore and its role in Egyptology, the scientific and academic study of ancient Egypt.

Established in 1909 in Luxor by Egyptologist and tour guide Professor Mohamed El Aboudi and his cousin, businessman Hamed El ... more

When Tanzania gained independence in 1961, Julius Nyerere saw publishing as a key part of decolonization and nation-building. In 1966, he founded the Tanzania Publishing House (TPH), putting state publishing at the center of building national identit... more

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Recent Guests

Ferenc Donderer
Founder of the ART27 Group
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Episode: Art for Development and Self-Reliance in Africa
Hassoum Ceesay
Historian and Director General of the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) of the Gambia
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Episode: The Work of the National Center for Arts and Culture in the Gambia
Taher Aboudi
Owner of Aboudi Bookstore, third generation
Aboudi Bookstore
Episode: Between a Family Legacy and Egyptology: The Role of the Aboudi Bookstore in Egypt
Walter Bgoya
Former head of Tanzania Publishing House (TPH); founder of Mkuki na Nyota Publishers
Mkuki na Nyota Publishing House
Episode: Publishing for Liberation and National Development: From TPH to Mkuki na Nyota in Tanzania
Cherno Omar Barry
President of the Writers Association of the Gambia
Writers Association of the Gambia
Episode: Building a Literary Community: The Work of the Writers Association of the Gambia
Bakary Sanyang
Director General, Gambia National Library Service Authority
Gambia National Library Service Authority
Episode: The Role of Libraries in African Development: A Look at the Gambia National Library Service Authority
Ousainou Jagne
Founder and Proprietor, Timbooktoo Bookshop
Timbooktoo Bookstore
Episode: Bookstores in Africa's Nation-Building: The Story of Timbooktoo in The Gambia
Laetitia Musheche
Educator and founder of BauHouse Academy
BauHouse Academy
Episode: Reimagining New Technology in African Classrooms: A Conversation with Laetitia Musheche
Chernoh Baad
Journalist at the Africanist Press, editor, author of the book 'The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa'
Africanist Press
Episode: USAID Cuts and the Need to Rethink Future US-Africa Relations

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Cherno Alphaba
Editor-in-chief and host; central figure in Africanist Press coverage and interviews.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Insightful analysis

    Great podcast, particularly the episode on Carlos Cardoso and Mozambique. There’s so much more to be analysed about the corruption in Mozambique, such as the terrifying kidnappings of residents of Asian descent which have been happening for many years. A follow up series of episodes would be fantastic!

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The Work of the National Center for Arts and Culture in the Gambia
Q: As an author, which of your books would you regard as the Magnum Opus and why?
There is no single Magnum Opus; I focus on biographies and portraits that illuminate eminent Gambian lives deserving recognition, and I continue researching topics like the NRC regime in Sierra Leone and the Chawri Massacre of 1944 to expand our understanding of colonial and post-colonial history.
The Work of the National Center for Arts and Culture in the Gambia
Q: Could you please introduce yourself for our listeners?
My name is Hassoum Ceesay, I am a historian and the Director General of the National Center for Arts and Culture of the Gambia.
Art for Development and Self-Reliance in Africa
Q: What is the main motivation behind founding ART27?
The founder explains that Gambian authorities and institutions show little genuine support for art, so he created ART27 to actively promote artists, provide resources, exhibition opportunities, and a sustainable structure that can help artists survive and grow, particularly during rough periods like the rain season.
Between a Family Legacy and Egyptology: The Role of the Aboudi Bookstore in Egypt
Q: What has kept the Aboudi Bookstore going through more than 100 years of history?
A combination of a deep commitment to Egyptology, a strategic focus on accessibility through multiple branches and online sales, and the ability to adapt to tourism fluctuations and market changes while maintaining a strong network with publishers and cultural institutions.
Between a Family Legacy and Egyptology: The Role of the Aboudi Bookstore in Egypt
Q: Can you introduce yourself by telling us who you are and your relationship with the Aboudi Bookstore?
I am Taher Aboudi, one of the owners of the Aboudi Bookstore, part of a long family lineage now in its third generation, and we manage a shop with a broad Egyptology focus while also hosting events and coordinating with publishers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Africanist Press Podcast Service

What is Africanist Press Podcast Service about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show presents in-depth conversations about African culture, publishing, education, and political developments, with a focus on how books, libraries, and learning shape communities. Episodes highlight family-owned bookstores, regional publishing movements, Gambian literary life, library modernization, and continental education initiatives, often featuring practitioners, publishers, librarians, and educators as guests. The format leans into historical context, practical impact, and local resilience, offering nuanced perspectives on Africa's knowledge ecosystems, literacy, and social change. Notable is a consistent emphasis on building local publishing ecosystems and reading cultures, along with a clear advocacy tone around education acces... more

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2. Hassoum Ceesay
3. Taher Aboudi
4. Walter Bgoya
5. Cherno Omar Barry
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7. Ousainou Jagne
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