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Father Support NetworkEP 20: How to Deal with your Child when your Ex Decides to Turn Her against youIn this episode, I provide three tips on how you can deal with a situation where your ex-partner has decided to poison your child’s mind against you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1410 min
Conflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 78: AU’s 38th Summit: A Path to Security & Economic Integration with Prof. Babatunde FagbayiboIn this week’s episode, our topic focuses on the issues, particularly the issue of reparation, that were discussed at the African Union’s 38th summit. I am joined by Professor Babatunde Fagbayibo, Professor of International Relations at the University of Pretoria.2025-04-1447 minFather Support NetworkEP 19: Protect your ReputationIn this week’s episode, I discuss a wide range of topical issues on men who have been accused of sexual assaults, abuse and bullying. I argue that fathers and men in general should prioritise protecting their reputation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0715 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 77: Africa and the New World Order with Dr. Daniel VolmanDr. Daniel Volman joins me this week to discuss Africa’s growing geopolitical influence. Daniel is the director of the African Security Research Project in Washington DC and a specialist with over five decades researching, discussing and writing on U.S. military policy toward Africa and African issues.2025-04-0747 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP76. The Suspension of Foreign Aid by the US & its Implications in Africa with Prof. N. LindstaedtIn this week’s episode, we discuss the Trump’s administration’s suspension of foreign aid, especially USAID and its implications in Africa. I am joined by Professor Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor of Government at the University of Essex.2025-03-3139 minFather Support NetworkEP18. My review of the Netflix Crime Drama Series ‘Adolescence’In this episode, I review the critically acclaimed Netflix crime drama series ‘Adolescence’. I provide a critical commentary and assessment of the familial relationship between the young murder suspect Jamie and his family, that between the lead detector and his son. I also provide a critical assessment of the influence of the so-called incel culture on the young murder suspect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2419 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 75. Elites’ Politics & Oligarchic Power in South Africa with Dr Mesrob VartavarianIn this episode, we discuss the problem of elites’ politics and oligarchs in South Africa. Our guest this week is Dr. Mesrob Vartavarian, core lecturer at University of California, San Diego. Mesrob’s research focuses on colonial violence and power elites in post colonial states. 2025-03-2445 minFather Support NetworkEP 17. Men are also Victims of Abuse in the SocietyIn this week’s episode, I react to the viral video of a man who was physically assaulted by a woman (possibly his wife) in the presence of their children. The saddening part is the woman getting their young daughter, not older than 9 years old, participate in the ordeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2212 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 74. The Recurrent War Crimes in the Neglected Sudan Conflict with Jehanne HenryIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Jehanne Henry to discuss the recurrent war crimes and humanitarian crises in the neglected Sudan conflict. Jehanne is a human rights lawyer and researcher with a particular focus on Sudan and South Sudan. She is a former director in the Africa division of Human Rights Watch. Previously, Jehanne Henry was a human rights officer with the United Nations Mission in Darfur.2025-03-1747 minFather Support NetworkEP 16. Salute to the fathers who are holding it down in these difficult timesIn this week’s episode, I’m taking out time to appreciate fathers who are doing their utmost best to hold it down for their family in these difficult times with increasing high cost of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1006 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 73. US Military Strikes in Somalia & Trump’s CT Policy in Africa with Prof C. Clarke & L.WebberIn this week’s episode, we focus on the surprise US precision attack on Islamist terrorist organization (Al-Shabaab and ISIS Somalia) in Somalia and the broader US counterterrorism policy in Africa under Trump 2.0. I am joined by the Director of Research at The Soufan Group and former Professor at Carnegie Mellon University and Senior Political Scientist, Professor Colin P. Clarke and Lucas Webber, a Research Fellow at The Soufan Group.2025-03-1047 minFather Support NetworkEP 15. Is it too Late to Mend Relationship with your Adult Child?This week’s episode is based around a man’s struggle to maintain good relationship with his estranged adult daughter. I answer the question whether it is too late to repair the relationship between a father and his estranged adult child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0512 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP.72 Recovered Loots & Nigeria’s Anti-corruption Campaign with Dr Tolu OlarewajuIn this week’s episode, we focus on Nigeria’s recovered oversea loots ($4 billion in cash and $2 billion in assets) and its anti-corruption campaign. I am joined by Dr Tolu Olarewaju, lecturer and Director of Student Recruitment at Keele Business School, Keele University. Tolu has researched and written extensively on poverty reduction and anti-corruption efforts among other topics 2025-03-0349 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 71: Illegal Mining, Migration and State Accountability in South Africa with Prof. Rosalind MorrisThe recent incident involving trapped illegal miners (Zama Zama) in an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, North West province of South Africa and the scandal surrounding South Africa’s government’s slow response to rescue them has brought to fore the troubled South African mining sector and issue of migration. In this week’s episode, we focus on the topic: “The Human Cost of Desperation: Illegal Mining, Migration and State Accountability in South Africa”. I am joined by Professor Rosalind Morris (https://www.rosalindcmorris.com), a Professor of Anthropology at Columbia University and author of “Unstable Gro...2025-02-2450 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 70. Western Government’s Support for the Authoritarian Regime in Chad with Dr Nathaniel PowellIn this week’s episode, Dr Nathaniel Powell, African analyst at Oxford Analytica, returns to discuss Western government’s support for the authoritarian regime in Chad. We follow up on the previous episode where Dr Powell discussed Chad’s 2024 election and what to expect. 2025-02-1745 minFather Support NetworkEP 14: Cultivating Self LoveFollowing up on our series on fathers’ mental health and wellbeing, this week’s episode focuses on ways we can cultivate self love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1709 minFather Support NetworkEP 13: Tips on how Fathers can Prioritise their Health & Wellbeing This episode is the first of our mental health and wellbeing series. The episode looks at tips on how fathers and men in general can take care of their mental health and wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1111 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 69: Boko Haram’s Connections & INT’L Sources of Funding with James BarnettIn this episode, we explore Boko Haram’s Connections and International Sources of Funding. I am joined by James Barnett, a PhD candidate at Oxford University and a non-resident research fellow at Hudson Institute in Washington DC, specialising in sub-Saharan Africa.2025-02-1058 minFather Support NetworkEP.12 Fathers’ lives matter too-Tuface v Annie IdibiaIn this week’s episode, I react to the recent announcement made by a popular Nigerian musician, Tuface Idibia that he is divorcing his wife and longtime sweetheart, Annie. The announcement generated a lot of controversy with many female celebrities criticising Tuface especially for ‘abandoning’ Annie during a time when she’s going through a lot of trouble. While the timing may be wrong, is there a good or bad time to separate from your partner? And should man prioritise his own happiness? Does a man or in our case, father’s life matter too? I hope you enjoy. Hosted on...2025-02-0317 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 68: The M23 Rebels & the Conflict in Eastern DRC with Prof. Koen VlassenrootIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Professor Koen Vlassenroot, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Conflict Research Group at Ghent University. Professor Koen discusses the Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels and the recent escalation of conflict in eastern DRC where the M23 has taken over several areas including mineral-rich Goma town. 2025-02-0343 minFather Support NetworkEpisode 11: How a Single Father can Handle the Vulnerability of Human Relations in FatherhoodThis episode focuses on how single parent households especially single father-led families are vulnerable to those who offer support with ulterior motives. Fathers need to be discerning in who they accept help from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2814 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEPS 67: Redefining Africa’s Relations with Member States towards Trade & Peaceful CoexistenceThis week, I am joined by Desmond Omoluru, PhD candidate in Economics and Finance at the University of Warsaw, to discuss how countries in Africa are cooperating in trade. Desmond provides insights into the prospects and challenges towards economic integration and peaceful coexistence in Africa. 2025-01-2748 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEP 66. The Anti-France Revolt: Francophone Countries Cutting Ties with France with Prof. Tony ChaferThis week, I am joined by Professor Tony Chafer, emeritus professor of African and French studies at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss the revolution against France from former French colonies in Africa that has led to the countries cutting ties with France, the latest being Ivory Coast. 2025-01-2052 minFather Support NetworkThe murder of Kelyan Bokassa and the fatherless home and corrupt care systemIn this episode, I react to the recent brazen murder of a 15 year old boy, Kelyan Bokassa who was fatally stabbed on a public bus in London. I highlight the role of the absence of the father and the corrupt care system in this case and similar cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1913 minFather Support NetworkHow can Good Fathers Win?This week’s episode follows up on the previous episode on “why good fathers suffer the most”. This week, I provide tips on how good fathers can win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1314 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 65: Ethiopia-Somalia Recent Agreement & Turkey’s Growing Influence in Africa with Dr DonelliIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr Federico Donelli, Assistant Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the University of Trieste, Italy and ISPI Senior Associate Research Fellow, to discuss the topic: Ethiopia-Somalia Recent Agreement and Turkey’s Growing Influence in Africa. Dr Donelli dissects the agreement negotiated by President Erdogan of Turkey. While he acknowledges the significance of the agreement, he is less optimistic about the outcome of further negotiations. 2025-01-1346 minFather Support NetworkEpisode 8: Why Good Fathers Suffer the MostIn this episode, I provide 5 reasons why good fathers suffer the most after breakup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0813 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 64: What Reparation means to Africa & Africans in the Continent with Prof. Tshepo MadlingoziThis week’s episode is part two of our topic on reparation. Our guest is former Director and associate professor at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, Wits University and current Commissioner for Anti-Racism, Justice and Education at the South African Human Rights Commission. Commissioner Madlingozi provides a historical, current and futuristic analysis of what reparation means to Africa and Africans on the continent.2025-01-0759 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 63: Reparation for Africa & African Descendants with Dr. Makini Chisolm-StrakerThe topic for this week’s episode is “Reparation for Africa and African Descendants: Confronting History and Seeking Justice”. Our guest is Dr. Makini Chisolm-Straker, a New York-based medical academic, practitioner and activist. Makini provides a rich insight into the current surge in the campaign for reparation. She reveals the double standard in the kick-back against reparation citing reparations paid to White slave owners in America following abolition of slave trade as well as reparations paid to victims of the holocaust amongst many others. But more so, she prioritises policy reparation (that offers long term benefits) over financial compensation.2024-12-3051 minFather Support NetworkEpisode 7: The Benefits of having a Father in a Child’s LifeIn this week’s episode, I discuss the importance of having a father in a child’s life especially when the father lives separately from the mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2712 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 62: Lakurawa: The New Terror Group in Nigeria with Malik Samuel & Idris MohammedIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Malik Samuel and Idris Mohammed to discuss Nigeria’s new terrorist group, Lakurawa. Malik is a Nigerian-based investigative journalist and human security researcher, presently a Senior Researcher at Good Governance Africa (based in Abuja, Nigeria). Our second guest, Idris Mohammed is also an investigative journalist and an expert in peace, security and conflict. He is presently a PhD candidate at the University of Alabama Graduate School, United States.2024-12-2350 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 61: What does Trump’s 2nd Presidency mean for Africa? Profs Francis Owusu &Padraig CarmodyIn this week’s episode, we focus on the implications of President Trump’s Second Term for Africa. I am joined by two special guests, Professor Francis Owusu, Professor at the Department of Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University, USA and Professor Padraig Carmody, Professor in Development Geography at Trinity College, Dublin. 2024-12-1651 minFather Support NetworkShould a man date a woman that keeps male friends?This episode engages with a controversial topic on whether a man and woman can have platonic relationship and if a man should date a woman that maintains friendships with other men that have asked her out but whom she has no romantic interest in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1413 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 60: Migration in Southern Africa with Dr. Rose JajiThis week’s episode focuses on migration in Southern Africa. Our guest is Dr. Rose Jaji, an anthropologist and Senior Researcher at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability. Dr. Jaji provides a rich historical context of migration in the southern region of Africa-starting from precolonial to post-colonial periods. She reveals the varied patterns of migration and the factors driving migration. Although she acknowledges that South Africa is the most popular destination, other countries including Zimbabwe (with high rate of outbound migrants) also host migrants including from the global north. 2024-12-0947 minFather Support NetworkFive Do’s and Don’ts after BreakupIn this episode, I provide five things you should or shouldn’t do after breakup, particularly when you have children with your ex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0410 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 59: Land Conflict in Southeastern Zimbabwe with Dr. Eric MakombeOur episode this week focuses on Land Conflict in Southeastern Zimbabwe. Our guest is Dr. Eric Kushinga Makombe, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History, Heritage and Knowledge Systems at the University in f Zimbabwe and a Research Fellow in the History Department at the University of Free State, South Africa. Eric provides a rich history and analysis of the internal and external displacement of Zimbabweans due to land conflicts where indigenous land owners (largely farmers and pastoralists) are displaced by private capitals. 2024-12-0244 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 58: Mozambique’s Post-Election Crisis with Dr. David MatsinheIn this episode, we focus on the post-election violence that has ensued in Mozambique following the controversial electoral victory by the FRELIMO party in the November 9th election. FRELIMO is one out of many liberation parties across Africa from ANC in South Africa to ZANU-PF in Zimbabwe and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in Botswana that is facing serious challenges to their continued relevance in dealing with contemporary issues. Our guest is a Mozambique subject expert, Dr. David Matsinhe, Adjunct Professor at the Institute of African Studies, Carleton University, Canada.2024-11-2540 minFather Support NetworkA Man’s right, happiness and wellbeing are as important as a woman’sin this special episode to celebrate the International Men’s Day 2024, I reflect on the US election 2024, issues of toxic masculinity and positive male role models as I make an argument for the right, happiness and wellbeing of a man being as important as a woman’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2111 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 57: The Increasing Jihadist Attacks in the Alliance of Sahel Statewith Prof Clionadh RaleighIn the last couple of months, we have witnessed increasing jihadist attacks in the military ruled Alliance of Sahel states of Mali and Burkina Faso. I am joined by Clionadh Raleigh, Professor of Political Geography and Conflict at the University of Sussex and President and Founder of the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, ACLED. Clionadh provides a detailed assessment of the factors responsible for this spike and the implications for regional and international security.2024-11-1845 minFather Support NetworkDoes a father having custody of the children means that he has ‘taken’ them away from their motherIn this episode, I challenge the myth of who should have custody of the child after breakup. I argue that a mother having custody of a child does not necessarily guarantee the child a good standard of care. Conversely, a father having custody can be better for the child. The child’s interest supersedes. There is no law that gives automatic right to one parent over the other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1111 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 56:Alzheimer’s disease & the prevalence of dementia in Africa with Prof Ogunniyi et.alIn this special issue, I am joined by three special guests to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and the prevalence of dementia in Africa. My guests are world renowned neurologist and professor of medicine at the University College hospital Ibadan (rtd), Professor Adesola Ogunniyi, family physician at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital , Dr Oziegbe Oghide, and Mrs Olatoun-Gabi, the founder and trustee of the Gabi Williams Alzheimer’s Foundation. My very learned and experienced guests provide a rich and dynamic insight into the state (public awareness, treatment, financing etc) of Dementia and Alzheimer in Africa. 2024-11-1152 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 55: The ceding of the Chagos Island to Mauritius by the U.K. with Dr Peter HarrisOur guest this week is Dr Peter Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University. Peter joins me in discussing the controversial Chagos Island including the implication of the U.K. handing over the island to the Mauritius government and as well as the reservation and criticism against the decision by some activist.2024-11-0443 minFather Support NetworkFight or flight? How to deal with parental alienationThis episode focuses on what fathers who are alienated from their children should do- fight for their children or abandon their responsibilities towards them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2811 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 54: Ghana’s 2024 Elections & the Controversy Surrounding the Electoral Register-Dr G.SaibuIn this episode, I am joined by Dr Ghadafi Saibu, a Ghanaian political scientist and Associate Researcher at the German Institute of Development & Sustainability. Dr Saibu provides a rich assessment of Ghana’s forthcoming 2024 Presidential Election and the controversy surrounding the voter registration system. 2024-10-2850 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 53: The withdrawal of Russian troops from the Sahel with Fidel Amakye OwusuRussia has withdrawn troops from its special unit, Beer Brigade stationed in the Sahel to bolster its ongoing war against Ukraine. Also, Russian paramilitary force in the Sahel has suffered heavy losses owing to the combined attacks from jihadist and rebel groups in the Sahel. Fidel Owusu, an international security expert joins me in this episode to discuss this issue and the impact on Russia’s ambitious agenda in the region as well as on the military regimes of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso that are being supported by Russia.2024-10-2148 minFather Support NetworkShould a man show emotion and cry?In this episode, I react to the emotional outburst from the American RnB superstar Tyrese Gibson in one of his appearances at the Breakfast Club-a Radio Show based in New York. Tyrese argues that men ('black men') cry and vividly demonstrates through his emotional response to questions about his divorce from his ex-wife Samantha Lee and the ongoing child custody battle. Using this as a case study, I explore whether a man should express his emotion and cry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2018 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 52: The Campaign for an African Permanent Seat at the UN Security Council with Dr AkinolaThis week, I am joined by Dr Adeoye Akinola, Head of Research & Teaching at the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation South Africa, to discuss Africa’s campaign for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.2024-10-1446 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 51: The persistent collapse of negotiations and peace agreements in Africa’s conflict zonesIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Issaka Souare, Senior Governance and Mediation Advisor and former UN Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisor and former Special Advisor to the African Union Mission for Mali and the Sahel. Dr Souare and I discuss persistent collapse of negotiations and peace agreements in conflict zones in Africa-against the background of the problematic peace agreements between the RSF and SAF in Sudan.2024-10-0749 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 50: The Strategic Partnership between Nordic Countries and West Africa with Elling TjonnelandToday, we mark a milestone as we publish our 50th episode. Our guest is Elling Tjonneland, a political scientist with nearly 30 years of operational experience as advisor and consultant to all types of development assistance in several parts of the world including Africa. Elling joins me in discussing the recent strategic partnership between Nordic countries and West African countries. These partnerships will prove crucial as we see a decline or shift in the relationship between Africa and traditional western partners such as the US and France.2024-09-3042 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 49: The Persistent Threat of Al-Shabaab and the AU-led Mission in Somalia with Omar MahmoodIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Omar Mahmood, Senior Analyst at International Crisis Group, to discuss the new UN-backed AU-led Peacekeeping and stabilization mission in Somalia and how the renewed Al-Shabaab terrorist attacks threaten the peace and stabilozation mission.2024-09-2343 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 48: The U.K. Labour Government's Africa Policy with Harry BurnsIn this week's episode, we focus on Sir Keir Starmer's Labour-led government's policy on Africa. I am joined by Harry Burns, an experienced and trusted adviser to governments, institutions, and political and business leaders with a focus on African continent2024-09-1638 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 47: Western Sahara, Self-Determination and the Politics of Recognition with Riccardo Fabiani
In this episode, I am joined by Riccardo Fabiani, the Director, North Africa Project at the International Crisis Group to discuss France' contentious recognition of Western Sahara, the wider narrative on self-determination in the continent and the politicisation of state recognition by internal and external actors.
2024-09-0940 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 46: Rwandan 2024 Election and Autocratic Democracies in Africa with Professor Filip Reyntjens
In this week's episode, I am joined by Emeritus Professor, Professor Filip Reyntjens, Professor of Law and African Politics at the Institute of Development and Policy at the University of Antwerp. Professor Reyntjens is a renowned expert on the Great Lakes particularly on Rwandan politics. Our topic focuses on the 2024 election that returned President Paul Kagame for the fourth time with a landslide victory scoring nearly 100 percent of the votes. Filip discusses the contradiction in Rwanda's positive economic growth versus its repressive political structure. The discussion also extends to other autocratic democracies in Africa.
2024-09-0247 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 45: The Junta Government of Burkina Faso and the Transition to Democracy with Dr. Muhammad Dan Suleiman
In this episode, our topic of focus is: The Junta Government of Burkina Faso and the Transition to Democracy. Our guest is Dr. Muhammad Dan Suleiman, Assistant Professor of International Relations at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and Research Fellow, Curtin University, Australia. Some of the issues we discuss include the geopolitics between the West and East in relation to the 'scramble for Africa' and the manipulation of the transitional programme to democratic rule in Burkina Faso by the military government.
2024-08-2650 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 44: African Regional Court: A Viable Alternative to the ICC with Editimfon Ikpat
In today's episode, I am joined by Editimfon Ikpat, an international legal professional and Business Compliance Officer at Intertrust Group, Amsterdam, to discuss the topic, African Regional Court: A Viable Alternative to the ICC. As the International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to face reservation from certain countries including the United States and many others in Africa, having an effective African regional court may offer a good alternative that will help allay the concerns of African countries as well as ease the ICC of the high caseloads.
2024-08-1953 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 43: Nigeria's End Bad Governance Protest, Anti-Igbo Sentiment and 'Russian Support' with Barrister Liborous OshomaIn our second episode of this week, I am joined by Barrister Liborous Oshoma, Head Attorney at Liborous Oshoma Chambers and popular public affairs analyst. Our topic today focuses on Nigeria's #endbadgovernance# protest, the threat against the Igbo people and the possible support of Russia.2024-08-121h 01Conflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 42: The SAMOA Agreement and the LGBT Concerns in Nigeria with Ben EzeamaluIn one of our two episodes on Nigeria this week, Ben Ezeamalu, the Chief Correspondent at Africa Report Nigeria, joins me in discussing the new EU-Africa Agreement ('Samoa Agreement') and the LGBT concerns in Nigeria.2024-08-1237 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 41: The Advancement by the RSF and the Role of External Actors in the Sudan War with Dr. Mathieu GottelandIn this week's episode, Dr. Mathieu Gotteland returns on the show to discuss the advancement made by the Rapid Support Force, RSF, and the role of external actors in Sudan's ongoing bloody war.2024-08-0543 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 40: The Alliance of Sahel States: A New Challenge to ECOWAS with Rida LyammouriIn this week's episode, our topic is on 'The Alliance of Sahel States: A New Challenge to ECOWAS'. This is a part two to Episode 16 that focused on coups and the newly established Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Our guest this week is Rida Lyammouri, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS). Rida provides a rich assessment of the AES and its trajectory and relationship (or challenge) to the main regional bloc, ECOWAS.2024-07-2951 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 39: Austerity Measures, Right to Protest and Police Brutality in Kenya, Africa with Professor David ShinnOur second episode this week is with Professor David Shinn, a Professor of International Relations at the George Washington University's Elliot School of International Affairs. David is also a former U.S diplomat having served as ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso and in many other African countries. David joins me to discuss the recent controversial financial bill in Africa, the ensuing protest led by the youth and the heavy police clampdown. 2024-07-2244 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 38: Kenyan-led Security Mission in Haiti with Dr. Ruth NamatovuThe first of this week's episode focuses on the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti. I am joined by Dr. Ruth Namatovu, a U.S-based analyst of peace and security who specialises in international affairs in Africa. Ruth provides a critical analysis of the MSS Mission, including the motivation behind it, risks involved and the expectations. 2024-07-2255 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 37: The UK-Rwanda Migration Agreement with David SuberIn this episode, I am joined by David Suber, a researcher, freelance journalist and PhD candidate at University College London, to discuss the controversial UK-Rwanda Migration Pact. David's works revolve around the intersection between organised crime, people smuggling and border policing.2024-07-1544 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 36: The Potential Return of Former President Peter Mutharika as a Contender in Malawi 2025 Election with Dr. Henry ChingaipeIn this episode, I am joined by Dr Henry Chingaipe, a political scientist and currently Director at the Institute for Policy Research and Social Empowerment, and President of the Political Science Association in Malawi. Dr Chingaipe discusses the potential return of former President of Malwai, Peter Mutharika as a contender in the forthcoming 2025 election. He juxtaposes this to similar events in South Africa with the return of former president, Jacob Zuma in the last election and the US, with former Republican President Donald Trump contesting again.2024-07-1533 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 35: The Use of Artificial Intelligence by Non-State Armed Groups and Rogue States in Africa with Andre VlokThis is the sequel to the previous episode on AI and African Development. In this episode, I am joined by Andre Vlok, a South-African based conflict resolution specialist and author of Hamlet's Mirror: Conflict and Artificial Intelligence, to discuss how non-state armed groups and rogue states in Africa use and can use AI.2024-07-0844 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 34: Artificial Intelligence and African Development with Susan OtienoThis week, we have decided to bless our listeners with two episodes. This is one of two episodes on artificial intelligence. I am joined by Susan Otieno, an AI researcher and legal professional based in Kenya to discuss the huge benefit that AI presents to African development.2024-07-0847 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 33: The Future of UN Peacekeeping Mission in Africa with Dr. Andrew E. Poku-Yaw TchieIn this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Poku-Yaw Tchie, a Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Visiting Fellow at the University of Buckingham to discuss the future of UN peacekeeping missions in Africa. The UN peacekeeping missions in Africa have produced mixed results having faced some credible challenges that have led to withdrawal of some missions and a profound difference between the relative successful missions of the 90s compared to missions in the late 2000s. Andrew provides a useful insight in this interview.2024-07-0145 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 32: Climate Change and it's Impact on Conflict and Development in Nigeria with Adewole LawalIn this week's episode, our topic is Climate Change and it's impact on conflict and development in Nigeria. I am joined by Adewole Lawal, an Environmental, Social and Governance expert
with over 10 years of experience supporting clients on their ESG strategy, reporting and assurance, ESG due diligence, impact investing, decarbonization, climate risk management, green financing, ESMS, ESIA, RAP, LRP, socio-economic studies, monitoring and evaluation, among others.
2024-06-2441 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 31: South Africa Election and the Return of Jacob Zuma with Dr. Ralph MathekgaIn this week's episode, Dr Ralph Mathekga, a guest expert at Geopolitical Intelligence Services, joins the host Dr Michael Nwankpa in discussing South Africa's 2024 Parliamentary election and the return of controversial former President of South Africa, President Jacob Zuma. This episode is worth listening to following the interesting outcome of the elections where the major party, ANC lost its majority hold on power for the first time since it gained power in 1994.2024-06-1751 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 30: Africa and the International Migration 'Crisis' with Ms Ugochi DanielsIn this week's episode, our topic focuses on Africa and the International Migration 'crisis'. I am joined by a special guest, Ms Ugochi Daniels, the Deputy Director for Operations at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Ms Daniels challenges the framing of migration as a 'crisis' especially in relation to Africa and migration outside the continent of Africa.2024-06-1248 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 30: Africa and the International Migration 'Crisis' with Ms Ugochi DanielsIn this week's episode, our topic focuses on Africa and the international migration 'crisis'. I am joined by a special guest, Ms Ugochi Daniels, the Deputy Director for Operations at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Ms Daniels challenges the framing of migration as a 'crisis' especially in relation to Africa and migration outside the continent of Africa.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikelon/message2024-06-1017 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 29: Great Power Competition and the Myth of Russia's Influence in Africa with Christopher Olaoluwa OgunmodedeIn this week's episode, I am joined by Chris Ogunmodede, a foreign policy analyst, writer, political risk consultant and editor at World Politics Review, to discuss the Great Power Competition in Africa and the Myth of Russian Influence.2024-06-0356 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 28: Interrogating the Anti-French Uprising in Former African French Colonies with Professor Marc-Antoine Pérouse de MontclosFormer French colonies in Africa, from Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, to Gabon are gripped in a growing wave of popular discontentment against the persistent influence and control by France, their former colonizer, amidst a pervasive poverty and insecurity. This has sparked an anti-French, and by extension, anti-Western sentiment and narrative that other geopolitical actors such as Russia and the military of these countries are capitalizing on to pursue their own agenda.
In this week's episode, I am joined by Professor
Marc-Antoine Pérouse de Montclos, a political scientist and a senior researcher at the Institut de recherche p...2024-05-2756 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 27: Islamic State Resurgence in Mozambique with Emilia ColumboIn this week's episode, I am joined by Emilia Columbo, a Senior Associate to the Africa Program at the Centre for Strategic & International Studies and Vice President for analysis at Voxcroft Analytics, to discuss the resurgence of the Islamic State insurgent group in Mozambique.2024-05-2048 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 26: The Political Tension between Somalia and Ethiopia with Dr Mathieu GottelandIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr Mathieu Gotteland, a scholar with a PhD in the History of International Relations to discuss the diplomatic row between Somalia and Ethiopia.2024-05-1349 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 25: The African States' Divided Stance on Israel-Hamas War with Professor Christopher IsikeIn this week's episode, I am joined by Professor Christopher Isike, Professor of African Politics and International Relations and Director, African Centre for the Study of the United States, at the University of Pretoria. Professor Isike provides a useful insight into the mixed position held by the African States towards the Israel-Hamas war, with some countries such as Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda supporting Israel and others such as South Africa condemning Israel, while countries such as Nigeria maintain a neutral stance.2024-05-0659 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 24: Chinese Illegal Mining Activities in Africa with Prof. Freedom OnuohaIn this week's episode, I am joined by Professor Freedom Onuoha, a Nigerian-based political scientist and the Coordinator of the Security, Violence and Conflict (SVC) Research Group at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to discuss the illegal mining activities in Africa particularly by Chinese nationals.2024-04-291h 06Conflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 23: International Criminal Court Preliminary Inquiry into Boko Haram with Arthur TraldiIn this week's episode, I am joined by Arthur Traldi, an international lawyer and former Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal, to discuss the decade-long ICC inquiry into possible war crimes by Boko Haram and the stalled formal investigation of these crimes as recommended by Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.2024-04-2252 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 22: Xenophobia in South Africa with Prof. Loren LandauIn this week's episode, our guest is Professor Loren Landau-a professor of migration and development at the University of Oxford, and a research professor at the University of Witwatersrand's African Centre for Migration & Society. Professor Landau discusses xenophobia in South Africa and how this manifest within the context of the global migration crisis. He carefully dissects the politicization of migration and the in/out group dichotomy as relating to access to or exclusion from social benefits. 2024-04-1548 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 21: The Political Unrest in Chad with Dr. Nathaniel PowellIn this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Nathaniel Powell, Africa Analyst at Oxford Analytica and the author of the book, France's Wars in Chad: Military Intervention and Decolonization in Africa to discuss the political unrest in the Republic of Chad. Chadians are set to go to the polls on the 6th of May, but it has already been rocked by political violence that has led to assassination and intimidation of members of the opposition, violent protest and clampdown as the nation grapples with a turbulent transition from authoritarian and military rule to democratic government.2024-04-0855 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 20: Human Rights Advocacy in Africa: Challenges, Progress and Path Forward with Adesola AdeboyejoIn this week's episode, I am joined by Adesola Adeboyejo, a Trial Lawyer, at the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court and Director at the Centre for African Justice, Peace and Human Rights, to discuss the human rights challenges in Africa. Adesola presents a useful perspective on human rights advocacy in Africa, particularly the one spearheaded and supported by ICC. She also provides interesting suggestions regarding how Africa can overcome its human rights challenges.2024-04-0153 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastNiger-US Military Cooperation Breakoff with Fidel Amakye OwusuIn this week's episode, I am joined by Fidel Amakye Owusu, an International Relations and Security analyst and CEO of DefSEC Analytics Africa Ltd, to discuss the severed military agreement between the Republic of Niger and the United States. Fidel provides useful insights into why Niger cut military ties with the U.S. and the implication for security and development in the region.2024-03-251h 02Conflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 18: Russia's Resurgent Influence in Africa with Dr. Joseph SiegleIn this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Joseph Siegle, the Director of Research at the African Centre for Strategic Studies, National Defense University, to discuss the growing presence and influence of Russia in the African continent. Dr. Siegle provides a deep insight into the factors driving the resurgence of Russia in African states, the scope of Russian activities and the implications for peace and development in Africa. 2024-03-1857 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 17: The Islamic State in Africa with Dr. Jason WarnerIn this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Jason Warner, the Research Director and Senior Analyst (Africa and Terrorism/Transnational Crime) at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G2, to discuss the presence, scope and influence of the Islamic State in Africa. Dr. Warner is also the co-author of the book, The Islamic State in Africa: The Emergence, Evolution and Future of the Next Jihadist Battlefront.2024-03-1147 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 16: Coups, the "Alliance of Sahel States" and Challenge to the ECOWAS Region with Brigadier General Saleh Bala (Rtd)This week, I am joined by Brigadier General Saleh Bala (Rtd), the CEO of White Ink Consult and Senior Associate Centre for Strategic & International Studies, to discuss the resurgent coup-de-tat in Africa, the formation of a new alliance between the Junta governments of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali, and the challenge to the ECOWAS union.2024-03-0458 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 15: The War in Sudan with Cameron HudsonCameron Hudson, a Senior Associate at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and former Chief of Staff, Special Envoy to Sudan (2009-12), joins me in this week's episode to discuss the ongoing war in Sudan between rival factions of the military government, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Cameron provides an illuminating insight into the history of the conflict, its regional and international dimensions as well as its trajectory.2024-02-2654 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 14: The Prospects and Challenges of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement with Yavi MaduraiIn this week's episode, Yavi Madurai, a digital transformation strategist, media analyst and a gender and economic rights activist based in South Africa, joins me in discussing the prospects and challenges of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).2024-02-1949 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 13: Drone Warfare in Africa with Dr. Michael BoyleIn this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Michael Boyle to discuss drone warfare in Africa. Dr. Boyle is Associate Professor at the Dept of Political Sciences at Rutgers University. Professor Boyle has written extensively on terrorism, political violence, drones and American foreign policy. As drones become easily accessible to both state and non-state armed groups, it becomes ever important to assess its positive as well as negative uses. Professor Boyle provides a deep and balanced assessment of drone warfare in Africa and the rest of the world.2024-02-1241 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 12: Somaliland and the Question of Recognition with James BarnettIn this week's episode, I am joined by James Barnett, one of our fellows and PhD candidate at Oxford University, to discuss how the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland raises the question of legitimacy and recognition of de facto states (including the implication of the agreement on security in the Horn of Africa). James is an experienced researcher with extensive fieldwork experience in conflict environments in Africa including Somalia, Nigeria and Sudan.2024-02-0552 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 11: Armed Banditry and Kidnapping in Nigeria with Yusuf Anka & Idris MohammedIn this week's episode, I am joined by two special guests, former investigative journalist, Yusuf Anka, the winner of the 2023 Global Shining Light Award (for his role in the BBC documentary 'The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara') and Idris Mohammed, an investigative journalist and conflict and peace researcher with the United States Institute of Peace. Yusuf and Idris provide a deep insight into the spate of kidnapping in Nigeria and the activities of the hundreds of armed militias (known locally as 'bandits') operating in northwest Nigeria.2024-01-2952 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 10: External Involvement in Democratic Republic of Congo Natural Resource-inspired Conflicts with Rt. Hon Jeanine MabundaIn today's episode, I am joined by the Honourable Member of Parliament for Bumba Equateur Province in the DRC and former Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Jeanine Mabunda to discuss DRC natural resource-fueled conflicts and the role of external governments.2024-01-2256 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 9: The Benefits of Cop28 Agreement to the Climate Narrative in Africa with Chizoba NzeakorIn this week's episode, we are joined by Ms Chizoba Nzeakor, an award-winning climate champion and Founder and CEO of Climate Technology Solutions to discuss how the Cop28 Agreement addresses the climate needs and goals of Africa.2024-01-1634 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 8: Western Military Interventions in Africa with Dr. Ashley JacksonIn this episode, our first guest in 2024, Dr. Ashley Jackson discusses Western governments' military interventions in the world, particularly Africa with Dr. Michael Nwankpa, the host. Ashley, who is the co-founder of the Centre for Armed Groups and the author of the book, Negotiating Survival: Civilian-Insurgent Relations in Afghanistan, presents a useful insight into why Western interventions in conflict situations in Africa and elsewhere have failed to produce the desired outcome and what needs to be done to achieve durable peace.2024-01-0850 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 7: State-building in Postwar Liberia with Dr. Christine ChengOn this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Christine Cheng, the author of the award winning book, Extralegal Group in Post-Conflict Liberia: How Trade makes the State, to discuss the process and progress of democracy and state-building in Liberia since the end of the civil wars in Liberia. Dr. Cheng is a Senior Lecturer at the War Department at King's College London.2023-12-251h 01Conflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 6: The United States' Policy in Africa with Dr. Manoela BorgesIn this week's episode, we discuss the United States' policy in Africa with our special guest, Dr. Manoela Borges, a career diplomat with nearly two decades of experience working in different United States embassies and stations across the world including in Nigeria, Ghana and Mali. Dr Borges is currently the First Secretary, Africa Watcher at the US embassy in London, United Kingdom.2023-12-1849 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 5: Peacekeeping Operations and Stabilization Mission in Africa with Prof. Cedric de ConingIn this episode, we are joined by Professor Cedric de Coning, a Senior Advisor at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Dispute (ACCORD) and Co-Director at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) to discuss an important topic-peacekeeping operations and stabilization missions in Africa.
Cedric has 30 years of experience in research, policy advise, training and education in the areas of conflict resolution, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and peace and conflict studies. Cedric has a Ph.D. in Applied Ethics from the Department of Philosophy of the University of Stellenbosch, and a M.A. (cum laude) in Conflict...2023-12-1148 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 4: Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria and the Effectiveness of Government Response with Dr. Fatima AkiluIn this episode, we are joined by an important guest, Dr. Fatima Akilu, the Executive Director of NEEM Foundation, Nigeria, to discuss one of the most dangerous terrorist organisations in the globe, Boko Haram and the effectiveness of the Nigerian government response. Dr. Akilu is an NHS-trained forensic psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field of mental health and psychology. Fatima is previously the director of the Behavioural Analysis and Strategic Communication at the Office of the National Security Advisor in Nigeria, where she developed and worked on Nigeria's Countering Violent Extremism Programme between 2012 and 2015. 2023-12-0445 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 3: The Impact of Tigray's War on Ethiopia's Economic DevelopmentIn this week's episode, we are joined by William Davison, a Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group to discuss the two year war between the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and its impact on the economic growth that Ethiopia had enjoyed in the last 15 years. We also discussed the regional implication and international dimension of the conflict. 2023-11-2750 minConflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 2: Nigeria 2023 Election, Democracy and the Political Future of Nigeria with Aisha YesufuIn today's episode, we are joined by an exciting guest to discuss the impact of Nigeria's controversial 2023 election on its democracy and political future.
Our guest, Mrs Aisha Yesufu is a prominent and award-winning human rights activist and socio-political reformer. She is the co-convener of the #Bringbackourgirls campaign, a global campaign that brought to fore the plight of 276 schoolgirls that were kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorist group in 2014.2023-11-2057 min
Conflict & Development in Africa PodcastEpisode 1: Maritime Security in Africa with Admiral Sir Philip JonesIn this first episode of the Conflict & Development in Africa Podcast, Admiral Sir Philip Jones, the first Commandant of the European Union's inaugural naval task force assembled in 2008 to protect international shipping in waters off Somalia, provides insightful commentary on maritime security in Africa and elsewhere.2023-11-1446 min
The International Risk PodcastEpisode 134: The Risk of Wagner in Africa with Nick Loxton and Michael NwankpaThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international risk. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss...2023-09-2556 min