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Frontline FellowshipBibles Under Siege: The Urgent Battle for Gospel Literature in AfricaCHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE - Dr Peter Hammond: Bibles Under Siege: The Urgent Battle for Gospel Literature in Africa
Youth on Fire, Bibles in Chains: Returning from a transformative 7,000-strong youth conference in KwaZulu-Natal—where young believers face unprecedented spiritual battles—Dr. Peter Hammond reveals a parallel crisis: Africa’s desperate Bible shortage. With 680 million African Christians but only 150 million Bibles, and pastors ministering without Scripture, Frontline Fellowship’s Literature for Africa ministry has delivered 200+ containers of free Bibles over 24 years.
Now, SARS penalties threaten to cripple this lifeline, slamming the ministry with R200,000+ unjust charges for donated gospel materials. As containers sit host...2025-07-1410 min
The FORSCOM Frontline1AD tank commanders and competitionJoin us for a conversation with 1st Armored Division CSM James Light, 1SG Kevin Greene, and SFC Glenn Sanchez as they discuss the 1st place win U.S. Army Europe and Africa's international tank competition and 2nd place at Coral Balmoral in Australia. Each tank commander experienced two separate competitions on two continents. Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.../UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videosOr listen on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../id1584985613 https://open.spotify.com...2025-07-1035 min
Frontline FellowshipThe 4th of July, Zulu War History & Christian Revival in AfricaJoin Dr. Peter Hammond, founder of Frontline Fellowship and Africa Christian Action, as he discusses the significance of the 4th of July—not just for American independence but also for the historic Battle of Ulundi in the Anglo-Zulu War. Discover how courage, sacrifice, and faith shaped history, from the Zulu Kingdom’s fall to the remarkable Christian revival in KwaZulu today. Learn about the powerful ministry of KwaSizabantu Mission, its impact on thousands, and the legacy of leaders like General Charles Gordon, who upheld justice and shared the Gospel. A compelling blend of history, faith, and modern-day missionary work in Afri2025-07-0906 min
Frontline FellowshipSouth Africa’s Farm Murders, ANC Policies & US MeetingSouth Africa’s Farm Murders, ANC Policies & US Meeting
By: Dr. Peter Hammond
https://www.frontlinemissionsa.org/2025-06-0233 min
Frontline FellowshipSouth Africa’s Farm Murders, ANC Policies & US MeetingDr. Peter Hammond shares his opinion on the ANC government’s role in South Africa’s escalating farm attacks, racist policies, and deceptive diplomacy. Key revelations include:
ANC’s Anti-White Agenda: Over 140 racist laws target white South Africans—more than during apartheid. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s alleged "boiling frog" strategy aims to slowly strip wealth and land from whites without triggering resistance.
Julius Malema’s Genocidal Rhetoric: Despite public calls to "kill the Boer" and seize land, the ANC refuses to prosecute Malema, raising suspicions of EFF-ANC collusion in a Marxist revolutionary agenda.
Trump-Ramaphosa Meeting Fallout: Ramaphosa lied in the Oval Office...2025-05-2312 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story of The Communist Plan of Genocide Against Whites In South AfricaDr. Peter Hammond – The Real Story Of The Communist Plan Of Genocide Against Whites In South Africa
In today’s show originally recorded and broadcast on May 20 2025, Andy is joined by Dr. Peter Hammond for a show entitled, “The Real Story Of The Communist Plan Of Genocide Against Whites In South Africa.”
We discussed: how South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to meet President Trump at the White House tomorrow; the Communist goal of expropriating all White Peoples’ property without compensation in South Africa; why if you are not a member of the Communist Party you are not considered one of the...2025-05-201h 09
Frontline FellowshipAnti-Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Blasphemy in Britain and Resisting Genocide Incitement in South Africa.Anti-Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Blasphemy in Britain and Resisting Genocide Incitement in South Africa.2025-04-2834 min
Frontline FellowshipSouth Africa’s Crisis: A Call to Prayer, Repentance, and Biblical SolutionsIn this urgent and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Peter Hammond delivers a powerful Christian perspective on South Africa’s economic decline, government corruption, and the need for national repentance.
YOU CAN EMAIL PETER AT:
peter@frontline.org.za2025-04-0910 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Marxist Takeover in South Africa and the Killing of Christian Farmers - Dr. Peter HammondWhat is going on in South Africa? Did you know that white Christian farmers are being killed? The ANC party is Marxist and is killing many people. In Plassmoorde, is a hill that contains thousands of white crosses. All white Christian farmers. From an article sent via another contact, we read: "How did Mandela and the ANC fail? And fail they did pretty much from the start. Greed, corruption, abuse of power. In other words, a kleptocracy. And not just any kind of kleptocracy, but one incubated in the worst of all ideologies – communism. The basic impulse of the ANC ha...2025-03-2427 min
Frontline FellowshipWhite Christian Farmers in South Africa are Still Under Attack. Why is the West Ignoring Their Plight & How is the Trump Effect Touching Europe?White Christian Farmers in South Africa are Still Under Attack. Why is the West Ignoring Their Plight & How is the Trump Effect Touching Europe?2025-03-1235 min
Africa Tech Summit PodcastEP32: Insights From The FrontlineListen to a live panel on "Insights From The Frontline" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.Featuring:Chika Nwobi – Founder & CEO at DecagonMike Quinn – Co-Founder & CEO at BoostUzoma Dozie – Chief Sparkler at SparkleModerated by Jessica Hope – Founder & CEO at WimbartThe session digs in to the founders stories, sharing their challenges and strategies for startups in the African tech ecosystem amidst macroeconomic difficulties. Panelists discussed the importance of building businesses with solid fu...2025-02-0552 min
Frontline on AirWhen China rules AfricaThis audio story explores China's growing influence in Africa through trade, investment, and military presence, as framed by the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It highlights the strategic implications of this deepening partnership for global geopolitics, including India's evolving response and competition in the region. The analysis underscores how Africa's role in global diplomacy is being reshaped by these powerful engagements.2024-12-2321 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story of Successful Self Determination, Secession and Independence In South AfricaIn today’s show originally recorded and broadcast on October 29, 2024, Andy is joined by Dr. Peter Hammond for a show entitled, “The Real Story Of Successful Self Determination, Secession And Independence In South Africa.”
We discussed: Peter’s recent trip to Orania, an Afrikaner town in South Africa, founded in 1991 by Afrikaners; how there has never been a murder in Orania throughout its history; why you have to be a Christian to live in Orania; how life in Orania is like life in South Africa many years ago; what took place in order for Byzantine to become Turkey; why self-sufficiency is the a...2024-10-291h 04
Frontline FellowshipMissions & Teaching in TaiwanFrontline Missions and Teaching in Taiwan
You can listen to the fascinating Testimony (mostly in Afrikaans) from South African teacher, Mariaan Viljoen on her experiences as a Frontline missionary volunteer in the 1980s, including in Zimbabwe, Southwest Africa and Angola, and her observations as a Teacher in Taiwan.2024-07-1929 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of The Holocaust In Rwanda 30 Years AgoIn today’s show originally recorded and broadcast on April 9 2024, Andy is joined by Dr. Peter Hammond for a show entitled, “The Real Story Of The Holocaust In Rwanda 30 Years Ago.”
We discussed: why the holocaust in Rwanda was timed to begin at the same time as the Presidential elections in South Africa during April of 1994; the bloodthirsty manner in which the victims were tortured and killed; why a free people need to be armed and have the Biblical and legal rights to do so; how even priests and nuns were involved in the holocaust in Rwanda; the political organizations in Sou...2024-04-0959 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of Living Life As A White Person In AfricaThe Real Story Of Living Life As A White Person In Africa by Frontline Fellowship2023-09-011h 04
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of The Christian History In AfricaThe Real Story Of The Christian History In Africa by Frontline Fellowship2023-06-2657 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of General Jan Smuts South Africa’s Worst Prime Minister – Part 3The Real Story Of General Jan Smuts South Africa’s Worst Prime Minister – Part 3 by Frontline Fellowship2023-04-2753 min
Frontline FellowshipChristian Literature 4 AfricaChristian Literature 4 Africa by Frontline Fellowship2023-04-2030 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of General Jan Smuts South Africa’s Worst Prime Minister – Part 2The Real Story Of General Jan Smuts South Africa’s Worst Prime Minister – Part 2 by Frontline Fellowship2023-04-2057 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of General Jan Smuts South Africa’s Worst Prime Minister – Part 1The Real Story Of General Jan Smuts South Africa’s Worst Prime Minister – Part 1 by Frontline Fellowship2023-04-201h 07
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of South Africa’s Greatest Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd – Part 2The Real Story Of South Africa’s Greatest Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd – Part 2 by Frontline Fellowship2023-04-1156 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of South Africa’s Greatest Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd – Part 1The Real Story Of South Africa’s Greatest Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd – Part 1 by Frontline Fellowship2023-03-311h 08
Frontline FellowshipPerspective on the News and Languages of South AfricaPerspective on the News and Languages of South Africa by Frontline Fellowship2022-12-0110 min
Frontline FellowshipNational Health Act Amendment in South AfricaNational Health Act Amendment in South Africa by Frontline Fellowship2022-08-1009 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Max AlierIn this segment of Frontline Conversations we talk to Max Alier who is the IMF Resident Representative for South Africa. In this episode, we engage him on several issues linked to the state of the local South African economy.2022-08-0358 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Nonceba MhlauliIn this episode of Frontline Conversations, we have a chat with Nonceba Mhlauli, National Convener of the ANC Youth League Task Team.
We speak to Nonceba Mhlauli on the state of the ANCYL and issues affecting young people in South Africa.2022-03-0452 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Cas CoovadiaJoin us as we talk to Mr. Coovadia on the State of SA politics and what is to be done to ensure the country's Economic Recovery.2022-02-1650 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Nozicelo NgcoboOn this episode of Frontline Conversations we are joined by Nozicelo Ngcobo Director of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability at Coca Cola Beverages South Africa.2021-11-1939 min
Frontline FellowshipReflecting on the municipality Elections in South AfricaReflecting on the municipality Elections in South Africa2021-11-0811 min
Frontline FellowshipMunicipal Elections in South AfricaMunicipal Elections in South Africa by Frontline Fellowship2021-10-2108 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Sharon LetlapeIn this episode of Frontline Conversations, we are joined by Sharon Letlape who is a member of the Central Command Team of the Economic Freedom Fighters. We speak to her about their views on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine rollout and EFF’s prospects for the upcoming 2021 local government elections2021-10-1944 min
Frontline FellowshipVaccine Passports in South AfricaVaccine Passports in South Africa by Frontline Fellowship2021-09-1710 min
Africa Podcast NetworkFrance Grants Citizenship To 12,000 Foreign COVID-19 Frontline WorkersFrance has granted citizenship to over 12,000 foreign-born health workers, security guards, checkout assistants and other frontline workers to thank them for their services during the Covid crisis.Marlene Schiappa, junior interior minister in charge of citizenship, says over 16,000 people had applied for a French passport over the past year under a special scheme allowing workers in essential services to apply for citizenship after just two years in France, instead of the usual five.She says among the other categories of employees eligible for the scheme are garbage collectors, home-care providers and nannies.2021-09-1000 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Cabinet Reshuffle in South AfricaThe Cabinet Reshuffle in South Africa by Frontline Fellowship2021-08-1011 min
Frontline FellowshipRiots and Looting in South Africa and Gospel OutreachRiots and Looting in South Africa and Gospel Outreach by Frontline Fellowship2021-08-1027 min
Frontline FellowshipViolence in South Africa and 1984 in New ZealandViolence in South Africa and 1984 in New Zealand by Frontline Fellowship2021-07-2329 min
Frontline FellowshipThe Real Story Of The Worst Riots In South Africa That Are Happening As We Speak!The Real Story Of The Worst Riots In South Africa That Are Happening As We Speak! by Frontline Fellowship2021-07-1956 min
Frontline FellowshipCommunism Chaos And Criminal Opportunism Fuel Riots In South AfricaCommunism Chaos And Criminal Opportunism Fuel Riots In South Africa by Frontline Fellowship2021-07-1616 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Dr Geraldine Fraser MoleketiIn this episode of Frontline Conversations, we have the pleasure of being joined by Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi who serves as the Chancellor of the Nelson Mandela University and in advisory roles as Chair of the Advisory Council of the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection and as Chair of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
She engages us on a variety of public policy issues affecting the south African society today2021-07-151h 02Frontline FellowshipA Serious Threat To Religious Freedom In South Africa – PEPUDA Amendment BillA Serious Threat To Religious Freedom In South Africa – PEPUDA Amendment Bill by Frontline Fellowship2021-06-1411 min
Frontline FellowshipLearning From 30 Years of Africa Christian ActionLearning From 30 Years of Africa Christian Action by Frontline Fellowship2021-05-1924 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Section27,Daily Maverick and Basic EducationIn this episode of Frontline Conversations as we speak to Section27, Maverick Citizen and the Department of Basic Education about a number of interesting issues including 2020 matric results, cost of education and some of the challenges that schools in the rural areas still battle with.2021-05-0559 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline conversations with Professor Mamokgethi PhakengOn episode 25 of Frontline Conversations, we are joined by Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng who is a South African professor of mathematics education and vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town(UCT).
We speak to her about the victories and challenges since she has taken up the vice chancellor position at University of Cape Town.2021-03-1052 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations With Mr Herman MashabaIn this edition of Frontline Conversations we are joined by Mr Herman Mashaba who is the current leader of ActionSA. He speaks to us about his newly formed political party, what the party is about and what his motivation was to start this part.2021-03-101h 03
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Sibongile TshabalalaIn this episode of Frontline Conversations we are joined by Miss Sibongile Tshabalala, who is the national chairperson of Treatment Action Campaign.2020-12-0948 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline conversations with Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), His Excellency Wamkele MeneIn this edition of Frontline Conversations, We are joined by Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), His Excellency Wamkele Mene. In the podcast, we engaged H.E Mene on what the AfCFTA agreement is about, its key objectives, as well as the current developments and the processes involved to ensure its successful operation.2020-11-1825 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Advocate Busisiwe MkhwebaneIn the second instalment of Frontline Conversations, we get the opportunity to chat to the Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane as she takes us through the mandate of the her office, the kind of cases are lodged, the kind of complaints her office look after and the process they take to investigate cases/complaints.2020-11-0941 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations With Mr. Kgathatso TlhakudiIn this episode of Frontline Conversations, we chat to Mr Kgathatso Tlhakudi, the new acting Director General of the Department of Enterprises. We will cover some of the daring topics like Rethinking Oversight SOEs, Priorities of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Restructuring of SOE’s.2020-10-2955 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Wandile SihloboIn this episode of Frontline Conversations we chat to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz)regarding the agricultural sector in South Africa.2020-10-2830 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations With Prof Mzukisi QoboIn this episode we are joined by Prof Mzukisi Qobo who is an Associate Professor at the Wits Business School, where he is also Director: PhD Programmes. He is a corporate strategy advisor and an expert on geopolitics, international political economy, and public policy. Mzukisi serves on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Economic Advisory Council. We engage him on multiple topics including South Africa’s political economy and international relations.2020-10-2654 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations With Honourable Lechesa Tsenoli 2 3Mr Lechesa Tsenoli is the current Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. As Deputy Speaker, he presides over the House plenaries. The Deputy Speaker has the responsibility of ensuring the smooth running of parliamentary projects delegated to him and attend to correspondence referred by the Speaker and advise the Speaker accordingly.2020-09-2825 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations With Mr Alan Mukoki.In this episode we chat to Mr Alan Mukoki, CEO of South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry about the political and economic landscape of South Africa.
The chamber movement represented by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (formally known as South African Chamber of Business (SACOB) and its almost 50 constituent chambers is a lifeline for business people.2020-09-2257 min
Africa Legal PodcastAfrica Legal Podcast - Episode 18 - 'Demystify The Struggle' with Nelson AshitivaOver the last decade Nelson Ashitiva has built his Nairobi law firm, Ashitiva Advocates LLP, into a respected legal brand, yet he started from nothing. In this interview he tells Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson why it is important to lay solid foundations for a structure to “go high”.
Nelson is the senior partner and head of strategy for Ashitiva Advocates LLP and a mentor for many up and coming young lawyers.
He says that too often new lawyers are driven by the desire to have flashy cars and big houses to illustrate their success when they have not yet done t...2020-09-0228 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations With Hon Hlengiwe MkhaliphiThis women's month we celebrate the movers, shakers, and game changers in our society. Join us as we chat to Mrs Hlengiwe Octavia Mkhaliphi who is the Deputy Secretary General of the Economic Freedom Fighters.2020-08-2043 min
Frontline ConversationsFrontline Conversations with Deputy Speaker Lechesa TsenoliMr Lechesa Tsenoli is the current Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. As Deputy Speaker, he presides over the House plenaries. The Deputy Speaker has the responsibility of ensuring the smooth running of parliamentary projects delegated to him and attend to correspondence referred by the Speaker and advise the Speaker accordingly.2020-06-2355 min
Startup Corner#ECAfrica100 in Conversation With Irene KiwiaIrene Kiwia is an accomplished business entrepreneur whose career spans over 18 years in Business Management, Media, Public Relations Communications and Gender and Youth Empowerment. She is the Founder and CEO of Frontline Management, a management firm with 3 dynamic divisions;- Frontline Porter Novelli, a PR and communication division that is a global partner of Porter Novelli the US-based PR leader owned by the communication conglomerate OMNICOM, and has a presence in over 85 countries.- Frontline Solutions - A technology division that builds solutions to complex social challenges.- The Women of Achievement - a platform to empower women and girls...2019-02-2524 min
Entrepreneur Connect Africa#ECAfrica100 in Conversation With Irene KiwiaIrene Kiwia is an accomplished business entrepreneur whose career spans over 18 years in Business Management, Media, Public Relations Communications and Gender and Youth Empowerment. She is the Founder and CEO of Frontline Management, a management firm with 3 dynamic divisions;- Frontline Porter Novelli, a PR and communication division that is a global partner of Porter Novelli the US-based PR leader owned by the communication conglomerate OMNICOM, and has a presence in over 85 countries.- Frontline Solutions - A technology division that builds solutions to complex social challenges.- The Women of Achievement - a platform to empower w...2019-02-2520 min
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Nigeria's President Buhari visits troops in Borno State to boost moral; On the Menu - fried grasshoppers - much loved in Kampala but why are their numbers declining? Plus the death penalty - do Gambians want it in their planned new constitution?
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tdnews/message2018-11-2823 min
The Frontline ClubIs The Democratic Republic of Congo Close to Breaking Point?Armed conflict and long-term political insecurity have created one of the world’s most entrenched humanitarian crises in modern history in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Last year alone 1.7 million people were forced to leave their homes (5,500 people a day) and the UN documented more than 12,000 reports of human rights violations. Adding to the problem was a delay in Presidential and legislative elections in the Congo as Joseph Kabila refuses to step down despite the Catholic Church in December 2016 reaching a deal to deny him a third term. This compounded with the death of long-standing opposition leader Étienne Tshisekedi has cre...2018-03-3000 min
The Frontline ClubThe Alt-Right in Global PoliticsThe so-called Alt-Right – a term recently added to the Merriam Webster dictionary – have been described as a disparate group of provocateurs that hate political correctness and love Donald Trump. Their critics say they’re nothing but bigoted white nationalists who amplify fake news and disrupt global elections.
Using fringe social media platforms like 4chan, an anarchic and anonymous message board, and automated accounts on Twitter, they have been credited with rallying support for Donald Trump, spreading the story of French President Emmanuel Macron’s leaked emails ahead of this year’s French elections and some argue the rise of the AfD party...2017-12-1100 min
The Frontline ClubTusk Traffickers – inside the illegal ivory tradeSurprising many, and putting other countries to shame, China has taken significant steps to close its legal domestic ivory market in the past year. This is a positive move by a country with one of the biggest ivory markets in the world. However, there remain serious issues surrounding the ongoing involvement of Chinese criminal syndicates in the illegal ivory trade, which remains the main threat to Africa’s elephants.
In 2016, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) embarked on a yearlong undercover investigation into the murky world of ivory trafficking in Mozambique in Africa. These investigations revealed a Chinese-led criminal syndicate which for ov...2017-11-1300 min
The Frontline ClubSatire and Politics in Africa: The 2017 Kenya elections and other storiesGodfrey Mwampembwa, a.k.a Gado is a renowned political cartoonist. He joined us to discuss politics and the role of satire in Africa in conversation with Professor Nic Cheeseman. Presenting a range of his work, there will be a particular focus on speaking truth to power and the build up to, rejection of, and subsequent re-running of the Kenyan presidential elections of 2017.
Godfrey Mwampembwa, is a renowned political cartoonist. Originally from Tanzania, Gado has lived and worked as an editorial cartoonist in Kenya for many years, and currently works for The East African Standard in Nairobi. His cartoons have...2017-10-2500 min
The Frontline ClubPartner Event: The Mediterranean, Europe’s Frontline with AfricaFrom Southern Europe, to North Africa via the Levant, the mediterranean plays an important role in geopolitics. It’s political and economic insecurities have far reaching consequences for neighbours in Europe and Africa, as migration, demographic booms and corruption affect the region.
Inequality has played a role in and worsened current crises such as migration and extremism. The EU is trying to invest in sub saharan africa to deincentivise economic migrants.
The evening was organised by The Mediterranean Growth Initiative and the International Crisis Group and was chaired by Dr Claire Spencer – Senior Research Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Prog...2017-10-0600 min
The Frontline ClubGuillaume Bonn in Conversation with Jon Lee Anderson: Life Along the Mosquito CoastThe great Africa photographer Guillaume Bonn discusses his new book The Mosquito Coast: Travels from Maputo to Mogadishu with Jon Lee Anderson, his old friend, fellow African traveller and a staff writer for The New Yorker.
“For many years I have been trying to come to terms with the changes that are transforming Africa into a place that is far removed from the familiar, comfortable Africa I knew as a child.” Guillaume Bonn writes in the introduction to ‘Mosquito Coast.’
Bonn was born in Madagascar and has spent much of his life living traveling and photographing Africa. In this book, along th...2017-09-0700 min
The Frontline ClubAfrican Democracy: Is Gambia an Exception or a Turning Point?In a series of dramatic events, former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh headed into political exile, ending a 22-year authoritarian reign and a post-election political standoff that led to regional military intervention. An adviser to the new president claims the exiled ruler shipped out luxury vehicles by cargo plane and stole 11 million dollars from the country.
After over two decades in power, Mr Jammeh was defeated in December’s election by Adama Barrow but went on to challenge the results. The former president stepped down peacefully after West African troops had been sent to Gambia in support of Mr Barrow, with th...2017-04-2000 min
The Frontline ClubThe Pearl of Africa: Q&A with director Jonny von WallströmThe Pearl of Africa tells the story of Cleopatra Kambugu, a 28 year old Ugandan transgender woman. Born biologically male, she is transitioning into the woman she knows she was born to be, in one of the most transphobic places in the world. Forced to leave her country and loving boyfriend behind, she sets out to fight for her right to love, and against all odds, to become the first accepted trans person in Uganda.
From her warm demeanour and disarming smile, you wouldn’t know how dangerous life is for Cleopatra Kambugu. After being outed on the front page of th...2016-06-2900 min
The Frontline ClubShort Film Screening and Discussion: Framing the Future of WaterA panel of professionals from a range of disciplines, including journalists and water experts, will come together for a unique event to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing our planet today.
The future of water isn’t a simple topic – it is vast and can often be overwhelming. During the discussion we will explore how this topic can be made accessible through the power of storytelling and film.
We will premiere four short documentaries which were produced as part of the global sH2Orts film competition, organised by WaterAid in partnership with the Public Media Alliance’s WorldView projec...2016-04-2000 min
The Frontline ClubExploration at the Frontline: Water Wars – Is a Drying World Stoking the Migration Crisis?Across vast tracks of the world people are running short of a basic commodity: water. There are often many complex reasons that drive migration, but there is an undeniable relationship between water shortages and the large population movements we are seeing today.
For our fourth in a series of events in collaboration with the Scientific Exploration Society, we will be exploring how the effects of climate change are being seen across the Middle East and North Africa, the supply and control of water in the region, and the technologies that are being developed to combat the problem.
Chaired by the...2015-11-1300 min
The Frontline ClubSouth Africa: Politics, Power and Platinum Part IIThe second part of the evening will see a panel of experts reflect on the events in Marikana and their consequences in South Africa, as well as what the report reveals about who should be held accountable.
Chaired by Richard Dowden, director of the Royal African Society and journalist with 30 years of experience covering Africa for various publications including The Independent, The Times and The Economist. He is author of Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles.
The panel:
Andrew Feinstein is a writer, campaigner and former ANC Member of Parliament. He is author of After the Party: A Personal and Political...2015-07-1600 minThe Frontline ClubSouth Africa: Politics, Power and Platinum Part IOn 16 August 2012, South African police opened fire on a large crowd of men who were on strike from the Marikana platinum mine. The police action resulted in 112 people being shot and 34 killed.
Nearly three years on from the massacre and as the Marikana Commission are due to publish their inquiry into what happened, we will be holding a special two-part event to explore politics, power and platinum in South Africa.
For the first part of the evening, photographer Jason Larkin and writer Jack Shenker will present Platinum. The publication examines the Marikana massacre and the physical and political context of...2015-07-1600 minThe Frontline ClubThe Cost of CorruptionAcross much of the world people face a daily battle with corruption. Infiltrating corporations, governments, the military and civil service, both on a local level and internationally, it is often seen as a symptom rather than the cause of unrest and hardship. It is therefore often relegated to the back of the queue when tackling a country’s problems.
We will be joined by Sarah Chayes and Tom Burgis, whose investigations have taken them deep into the workings of corrupt systems across Africa, Afghanistan and elsewhere. From the local power brokers to the international corporations, they will be discussing what th...2015-07-0300 minThe Frontline ClubMemory in MotionFounded by a group of award-winning photographers committed to covering the stories affecting the world around them, and in partnership with Libre, a group of web-passionate developers, Me-Mo is a documentary photography magazine that strives to push the limits of visual storytelling.
Following the release of issue #1, out on digital newsstands from 19 January, Me-Mo co-founders Manu Brabo and Fabio Bucciarelli and Libre president Matteo Dispenza, will be joining us at the Frontline Club to present the project and the inspiration behind it, and to talk about how technology is influencing new medias. Brabo and Bucciarelli will also present their work...2015-02-171h 17The Frontline ClubFirst Wednesday: Africa’s Islamic State?Last month, when the world’s attention was focused on the attacks in France, reports emerged that as many as 2,000 people had been killed in the northeast Nigerian town of Baga. This attack comes as part of an increased surge in violence linked to Boko Haram.
As Nigeria gears up for a presidential election on 14 February, we will be exploring what is being done to combat Boko Haram and why these efforts seem to be failing.
With attacks in neighbouring countries on the increase, as the group continues to expand its operations, we will be examining the regional impact and as...2015-02-041h 32The Frontline ClubFirst Wednesday: The Fight Against EbolaThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has described the Ebola epidemic in West Africa as “unparalleled in modern times”. In the largest and most complex outbreak since the virus was discovered in 1976, more than 3,000 people have died.
Originating in Guinea, the virus has spread to Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria and Senegal. Now six months into this epidemic, we will be asking why has it taken so long for the international community to act?
We will be joined by a panel of experts to take a view of the situation on the ground, how Ebola is being combated and what more needs to b...2014-10-021h 26The Frontline ClubFrom the Frontline: Defending Women’s Rights from Afghanistan to ZimbabweJoin The Guardian’s Liz Ford and members of the Women’s Rights Division at Human Rights Watch in a discussion about their work and the challenges they face in working to protect the rights and improve the lives of women and girls around the world.
The event will be an opportunity to hear about some of Human Rights Watch’s latest work on combating violence against women, promoting gender equality and tackling issues such as child marriage, sexual violence in conflict and the abuse of domestic workers.
Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organisations dedicate...2014-05-141h 25
The Frontline ClubSouth Africa after Nelson MandelaAs the ceremonies to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela come to a close and South Africa prepares for a national election, we will be bringing together a panel to look at the political future of the country.
This year’s election will be the fifth free election since the end of apartheid in 1994. As South Africa enters its 20th year of democracy we will be examining today’s political landscape. What does the future hold for the ANC and its current leader Jacob Zuma?
With wide-spread corruption, unemployment rising and slow economic growth under the ANC, who will the peop...2014-03-101h 42The Frontline ClubThe First Female War CorrespondentsClare Hollingworth was signed up to The Daily Telegraph in August 1939 as the world was rushing towards war. In a career spanning 60 years, her big scoops include being the first to spot the massing of German tanks on the Polish border, signalling the start of the Second World War, and identifying Kim Philby as ‘the third man’. She has reported wars and revolutions in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Now 102, she lives in Hong Kong.
Gerda Taro had a similar passion for journalism. Tragically, her career was cut short when, in July 1937 whilst covering the Spanish civil war...2014-02-111h 21
The Frontline ClubTwenty Years of War Reporting with Prix BayeuxFollowing our tenth anniversary exhibition at the Prix Bayeux Awards in October, we are very pleased to welcome Prix Bayeux to the Frontline Club to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.
They will be bringing together a panel of their laureates, to present and talk about their work, and discuss the changes we have seen in 20 years of war reporting.
Chaired by Vaughan Smith, Frontline Club founder, video journalist and winner of the Bayeux-Calvados award in 2011 for Grand Format Television.
With:
Jeremy Bowen, BBC Middle East Editor and winner of the Bayeux-Calvados award in 2009 for Grand Format Television and in 2012 for radio.
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The Frontline ClubFirst Wednesday: Kenya's fight against al-ShabaabOn 21 September Somali insurgent group al-Shabaab launched a devastating attack on a shopping centre in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The confirmed death toll after the three-day siege is 61 civilians, six security officers and five militants, 61 people are still believed to be missing.
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta has reacted by saying: “We shall hunt down the perpetrators wherever they run to. We shall get them. We shall punish them for this heinous crime.”
For October’s First Wednesday we will be joined by a panel of experts and journalists to discuss how the Kenyan government will respond and what the implicatio...2013-10-031h 35
The Frontline ClubWill 2013 see the end of Mugabe's 33-year rule?On 31 May Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court, the nation’s highest court, ordered that elections should take place by the end of July. The elections will end an uneasy power-sharing government between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, which was formed following tense negotiations in September 2008.
As the country goes to the polls we will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss what this election will mean for the future of Zimbabwe. Will 2013 see the end of Mugabe’s 33-year rule and who will replace him?
Chaired by Dr Sue Onslow, a leading oral history practitioner who has pu...2013-08-011h 21The Frontline ClubWhat does the Marikana massacre mean for South Africa?Oct 18th 2012
The Marikana miners' strike in South Africa which resulted in the shooting dead of 34 workers by police is becoming a pivotal moment in South Africa's post-apartheid history. We will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss the root causes in society and politics in South Africa that lead to the Marikana massacre.
As doubt is cast over governing authorities in the country, ANC leadership elections will take place in December which Jacob Zuma must win to guarantee a second term at presidential elections to be held in 2014. We will be examining how the Marikana massacre reflects...2013-06-031h 37The Frontline ClubThe Tenth Parallel: Africa's fault line between Christianity and IslamMarch 28, 2012
From Senegal in the West to Somalia in the East runs a fault line, ‘the knife edge where Islam and Christianity meet’. This area of land separates the continent’s 400 million Muslims from its 500 million Christians.
In her New York Times bestseller The Tenth Parallel: Dispatches from the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam, award-winning journalist and poet Eliza Griswold spent seven years exploring the relationship between religion and conflict along this circle of latitude 10 degrees north of the equator.
Religious beliefs are deep rooted and in areas such as Northern Nigeria this fault line has seen violent clashes betwee...2013-06-031h 11The Frontline ClubFocus on Sudan: What does independence mean for North and South?July 13, 2011
Salva Kir is to lead South Sudan into independence on the 9 July after a landslide referendum earlier this year where 99% of the South voted to secede from the North. But with relations still tense over disputed border regions of Abyei and the surrounding area, what does the future hold for North and South alike?
With Northern Sudan’s President Omar al Bashir wanted by the ICC for war crimes and the vast majorities of NGO’s being based in the south, will the North even recognize its legitimacy? Will this be the real start of peace, or will it mere...2013-06-031h 38The Frontline ClubFamine and conflict in Somalia: What can bring relief?September 28, 2011
Caught between political instability, conflict and violence, whilst famine and drought destroy the people and the land, there is seemingly little that can be done to bring relief to Somalia
Aid envoys have been restricted from reaching over 2.2 million refugees in the Al-Shabab controlled region of South-Central Somalia, and refugees have to brave fighting in conflict zones in Mogadishu in order to collect food provisions.
As land access is blocked, the UN is considering airlifts to distribute food and water to the refugees.
Aid agencies have been criticised for not acting sooner and making provisions for prevention, as the...2013-06-031h 53The Frontline ClubCongo Dreams: Hopes and prospects for the futureWednesday 13 February 2013
This event is in association with the Royal African Society and will be held at Conway Hall.
The recent fighting involving the M23 rebel group that has put eastern DR Congo back on the front pages has reached a fragile ceasefire. Despite this being the focus of international attention, a recent Oxfam report highlights that the M23 are just one amongst many groups of rebels that regularly attack civilians, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee.
In this special event in association with the Royal African Society, we will be looking at the implications of recent developments and the...2013-06-031h 53The Frontline ClubAnalysing Kenya's election results 2013Monday 11 March 2013
Despite being wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity, on Saturday Uhuru Kenyatta won election as Kenya’s new President. Join us as we discuss what Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory means for Kenya?
Kenyatta’s running mate William Ruto, also indicted by the ICC, is likely to become Deputy President. The turnout was high, a reported 86%, but with a marginal victory and the count plagued by delay and hundreds of thousands of spoiled ballots Kenyatta’s main rival, Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has already said he will fight the outcome. We will be examining the choi...2013-06-031h 19The Frontline ClubFrontline Club Exclusive: Julian Assange in conversation with Slavoj Žižek moderated by Amy GoodmanFrontline Club Exclusive: Julian Assange in conversation with Slavoj Žižek moderated by Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman
Last year, whistleblower website WikiLeaks released three of the biggest ever leaks of classified information in history: the Iraq War Logs, the Afghanistan War Logs and Cablegate.
Since then the world has undoubtedly changed. Ambassadors have resigned amid scandals exposed by leaked cables; the UK government has ordered a review of computer security; and, at the same time, a huge wave of protest has swept the Middle East and North Africa – in part fuelled, some believe, by WikiLeaks revelations.
Discussing the impact of Wik...2011-07-0200 minThe Frontline ClubOn the Media: Going it alone as a foreign correspondentAs many established media organisations are forced to cut back on their foreign bureaux, new opportunities are emerging for a new type of foreign correspondent – the independent multimedia journalist.
But if the days of the foreign press pack who parachute in for a big story are numbered, what are the opportunities for this new generation of journalists and how can they make the most of them?
This event will seek to answer some of the questions raised during previous discussions about the changing nature of foreign reporting – namely “How do I do it?”.
We’ll be bringing together a panel of experts...2011-05-3100 minThe Frontline ClubFRONTLINE CLUB SPECIAL: Protest, technology and the end of fearThe start of 2011 will be remembered as a period in which the barrier of fear fell across the Middle East and North Africa as people took to the streets demanding freedom from the tyrants who had governed for so long.
No one can predict where these momentous events will lead and what the repercussions will be for years to come.
For this special event held at the The Royal Institution of Great Britain the Frontline Club and BBC Arabic Service will be bringing together some of the key players, journalists and experts to discuss what has taken place in Egypt...2011-03-3100 minThe Frontline ClubHomosexuality In AfricaIn the wake of recent homophobic attacks in several African countries, the Frontline Club will host a panel discussion about gay rights in Africa.
The talk will feature an exclusive preview screening of an excerpt from an expolosive BBC World Debate which will be broadcast by BBC World News during March. The BBC debate is entitled “Is Homosexuality unAfrican?”. It features prominent African leaders, including legislators who have proposed clamping down on homosexual activities, as well as gay rights activists from the continent.
After highlights from the BBC World Debate, a panel of experts will be discussing gay rights in Afri...2011-03-0900 minThe Frontline ClubFirst Wednesday: People, Protest and Democracy in the Middle East and North AfricaAs protests continue across the Middle East and North Africa, March’s First Wednesday event will be an opportunity to discuss the Libya crisis and take stock of events elsewhere in the region.
The focus will be the latest news from the region and a broader look at the people behind the protests – who are they, what has shaped their ideas and what do they plan to do next?
We will also be beginning to look forward at the prospects for democracy and examining Western diplomacy in the light of such great political shifts.
This month’s First Wednesday will be cha...2011-03-0200 minThe Frontline ClubIn the Picture: Orphaned and Ostracised- HIV in Africa with Carol Allen Storey“Orphans are Africa’s tsunami” claims photographer Carol Allen Storey, who has documented the lives of orphans in Sub Saharan Africa.
Two key groups of children provide a focal point for her work. One, a gang of Ugandan youngsters known as the ‘Dustbin tribe’ who live and play on a rubbish tip, the other, lucky enough to be in school in Tanzania, are marked out from their classmates with red badges to signify their HIV positive status.
Carol Allen Storey is a committed photojournalist who specialises in chronicling complex humanitarian and social issues, especially amongst women and children.
Storey’s work has bee...2011-01-1800 minThe Frontline ClubAid and AccountabilityHumanitarianism has become a multi billion dollar business, but who is holding it to account? When a catastrophic disaster hits; the 2004 Tsunami, the floods in Pakistan, the public reach into their pockets and give. But when all the television cameras have packed up and gone home who is left to monitor how that money is spent?
Join us at the Frontline Club with an expert panel to discuss where the money goes. Is there a need for a greater level of transparency and accountability? What systems are in place for this and are they working? To what extent are there...2010-11-2900 minThe Frontline ClubInsight With James Brabazon My Friend The MercenaryMercenaries, gunships and a foiled coup, it reads like a Hollywood script but is in fact the real life story that frontline journalist, documentary filmmaker and long standing Frontline Club member James Brabazon became embroiled in. He will be joining us to recount the inside story of the most infamous coup attempt in recent history; from his journey into the Liberian war to the imprisonment of his friend, body guard and mercenary Nick du Toit in Black Beach Prison, Africa’s most notorious jail.
As in his book My Friend the Mercenary Brabazon will be recalling how his unlikely friendship wi...2010-11-2400 minThe Frontline ClubCan Unarmed People Still Change The World?Can everyday people change the world? With conflicts raging across the world and European governments imposing stringent austerity measures, people are wondering more and more how they can play a role in shaping their future.
Steve Crawshaw, author of a new book to be published in September entitled Small Acts of Resistance: How Courage, Tenacity, and Ingenuity Can Change the World, will be discussing the potential for individuals to take on injustice and oppression in the world today.
Looking at current examples including Iran and Burma we will be discussing what people are able to achieve in the face of...2010-08-1700 minThe Frontline ClubNigeria: Violence, Corruption and Power StrugglesWhat was behind the violence around the city of Jos in recent months and what impact has it had on the country? What are the prospects of the violence continuing and how effective is acting President Goodluck Jonathan likely to be in preventing it?
We will be discussing these questions and looking at the wider political instability since President Umaru Yar’Adua disappeared from the public eye due to illness, and looking ahead to Nigeria’s elections next year.
While the recent attacks put Nigeria in the media spotlight, we will also be examining how well the Western media has been...2010-04-2100 minThe Frontline ClubSouth Africa Twenty Years After Mandela Walked To FreedomTwenty years ago Nelson Mandela walked free after serving 27 years of a life sentence.
As vice president of the African National Congress Party, Nelson Mandela and seven of his comrades were imprisoned in June 1964 for their opposition to the government.
The relaxation of Apartheid laws including the lifting of the ban on the ANC by South African President FW De Klerk paved the way for the release of Nelson Mandela who went on to become President in 1994 and was credited with leading black people towards reconciliation.
On the anniversary of his release the Frontline Club will be looking at the...2010-02-1100 minThe Frontline ClubIs Somalia The New Front In The War On TerrorSince 1991, Somalia has been a dangerous, violent and lawless place, home to numerous conflicts and civil war, as well as increasingly a third theatre of operations for the US in its global war on terror. From localised inter-tribal and clan warfare, to regional tensions and international disputes, Somalia remains a highly complex battleground. Will the recent Djibouti peace agreements between the Transitional Federal Government and the opposition Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia result in anything concrete? And is Somalia really the next front in the War on Terror?
Ahmed Abdisalam is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Information, Youth...2008-09-1200 minThe Frontline ClubSomaliland - Getting It Right In AfricaIn May 1991 Somaliland declared independence from the rest of Somalia and over the past 17 years the government there has restored law and order to make it one of the most democratic and functioning societies in the Horn of Africa. In stark contrast to its neighbour Somalia, Somaliland has become an oasis of peace, stability and progress and a haven for thousands of Somalis fleeing from their war-torn country.
Yet Somaliland’s independence and sovereignty is still not recognised by most of the international community including Britain. What are the obstacles in the way of international recognition and is this really th...2008-09-1000 min