Best Congo Democracy Project Podcasts (2026)

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The Africa Report: Zambia lawmakers back constitutional amendment before election 7:04

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Justin Mulenga, Diamond TV correspondent, about Zambia’s Parliament backing proposed constitutional amendments ahead of the country’s next general election. The move is being presented as a step toward strengthening governance and modernising the country’s founding legal framework, often seen as a sign of a maturing democra…

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Rapid collapse of Benin coup sparks broader concerns for West African democracy 6:12

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with international relations expert Dr Charles Sinkala about reports that people in Benin are living in “total fear” following last week’s attempted coup, during which “violent clashes” broke out between the coup plotters and the Republican Guard at President Patrice Talon’s Cotonou residence, leaving “casualties on both sides…

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The Africa Report: China vying to replace the US for Africa’s affection? 6:45

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Emmanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at UJ, about China’s decision to scrap all tariffs on exports from 53 African countries. The move marks a major policy shift, giving middle-income nations such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco duty-free access to the Chinese mark…

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The Africa Report: Sudan peace efforts collapse as Burhan rejects ‘Worst’ Truce Plan 4:06

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Ray White speaks to Kenneth Kgwadi, research fellow at the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI), about the latest setback in Sudan’s stalled peace efforts after army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected the US-backed “Quad” truce proposal, dismissing it as the worst plan yet and accusing the UAE of quietly supporting the RSF. The …

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The Africa Report: Tanzania cabinet reshuffle places family at the heart of power 5:13

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tanzanian journalist Sammy Awami about the latest developments in Tanzania, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to key positions, raising concerns over nepotism and the country’s fragile stability following a contested election. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 70…

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The Africa Report: Turf War Between Rival Jihadist Groups in Nigeria Leaves 200 Dead 6:52

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Hussein Solomon, Senior Professor at the University of the Free State, about the deadly turf war in northeast Nigeria, where Boko Haram and ISWAP clashed near Lake Chad, leaving around 200 militants dead as the two rival jihadist groups battle for control of the region. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on …

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Ouattara secures fourth term as Ivory Coast faces questions over democracy and direction 7:39

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sakaria Kone, Ivory Coast’s Ambassador to South Africa, as President Alassane Ouattara secures a fourth term in office with nearly 90% of the vote. The result, announced in the early hours in Abidjan, has stirred both celebration and concern, supporters hail Ouattara as the architect of stability and economic progress, whil…

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Africa’s Silence on Darfur: A Shameful Failure 8:23

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with veteran journalist Mathatha Tsedu about the disturbing silence from South African leaders as Sudan faces the world’s deadliest humanitarian crisis, with staggering numbers of people killed and displaced. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of …

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The Africa Report: Paul Biya wins 8th term amid deadly unrest 5:45

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Pippie Hugues, a political analyst based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, about the unrest in the country following the controversial re-election of veteran leader Paul Biya for an eighth term. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, intervi…

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Africa Report: World Bank Lifts Funding Freeze, Commits $2 Billion to Uganda 7:13

3M ago7:13

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Thokozile Madonko, Researcher at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies and the Public Economy Project at Wits University, about a major boost for Uganda’s economy. After nearly two years of suspended funding due to concerns over human rights issues, the World Bank has announced it will resume financial support, wit…

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Africa Report with Professor Gilbert Khadiagala 5:43

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Director of the African Centre for the Study of the United States at Wits University, about Madagascar’s deepening political crisis following President Andry Rajoelina’s decision to dissolve Parliament amid growing unrest. What began as public frustration over water and power shortages, unemplo…

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Who really runs Congo? The rebels, Rwanda, or Kinshasa? 7:15

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Africa Report: Inside the controversy over Zambian Edgar Lungu’s burial 7:33

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Zambian historian and senior lecturer in Stellenbosch University’s Department of History, about the Constitutional Court’s decision preventing the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu from directly appealing the Pretoria High Court ruling. The High Court had determined that the Zambian gove…

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AU takes a stand: Restoring Africa’s true size on the world map 6:57

5M ago6:57

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lerato Mogoatlhe, from Africa No Filter, exploring how the Mercator map’s distortion continues to misrepresent Africa and why the Equal Earth projection offers a fairer picture of the continent. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, i…

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The Africa Report – Cameroon at the Crossroads: Paul Biya’s long rule faces election and Anglophone crisis test 9:23

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Dr. Pippie Hugues, Policy Analyst at the Governance and Democracy Division of the Policy, joins Bongani Bingwa as Cameroon stands at a critical political crossroads. President Paul Biya, now 92 years old, has ruled the country since 1982—longer than most Cameroonians have been alive. Despite surviving coups and crises, Biya has remained in power th…

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Africa Report - Rwandan government accepts migrants from the United States 5:15

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Bongani Bingwa has a conversation with Crystal Orderson about escalating tensions in Angola, where civil society groups have accused security forces of using excessive force to quell violent protests, prompting concerns from the United Nations Human Rights Office. They also delve into a recent agreement between the United States and Rwanda, where R…

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The Africa Report: Ghana now plans crypto licensing 3:58

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about Ghana's central bank is taking steps to regulate the cryptocurrency industry by licensing platforms to track digital asset transactions. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the…

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The Africa Report: DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in Eastern Congo 4:25

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report Correspondent ,Crystal Orderson about two major developments on the continent. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 rebels and the government have signed a declaration in Qatar aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo, an area long plagued by violence linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. While the…

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Africa Report: World's oldest leader seeks re-election to extend Cameroon's 43-year regime 3:57

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Crystal Orderson about Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, confirming his bid for an eighth term in the October election, and Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, and when he will be buried. Bongani makes sense of the news, int…

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Africa Report: Ethiopia Grand Renaissance mega dam project on the Nile is now complete 6:32

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Bongani Bingwa chats with Crystal Orderson about Ethiopia's announcement of the completed Grand Renaissance Dam, set for a September inauguration, and the DRC’s celebration of 100 years since the birth of liberation icon Patrice Lumumba. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account o…

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The Africa Report - DRC with Rwanda signing a peace pack in Washington 4:28

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson unpacking President Donald Trump’s claim of brokering peace between the DRC and Rwanda though doubts remain, especially with M23 excluded from the deal and vague language around troop withdrawals. She also looks at Spain’s new migration agreement with The Gambia, hailed by some as a lifeline for youth emplo…

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Africa Report with Crystal Orderson - One year anniversary of Kenya’s Gen Z deadly protest 4:12

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Bongani Bingwa chats with Crystal Orderson on the one-year anniversary of the deadly crackdown on Gen Z activists in Kenya, and Interpol's most recent danger assessment states that cybercrime incidents now account for an increasing share of total crime in Africa. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds t…

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Africa Report: The World Bank on loan ban to Uganda over Anti-Gay Laws 5:31

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Bongani speaks to Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson, as the World Bank lifts its two-year loan ban on Uganda, initially imposed in 2023 after the country passed one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. Despite ongoing reports of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, the Bank says new safeguards will ensure funds are…

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The Africa Report: Nigeria's Bola Tibuna says his harsh economic reforms are working 4:52

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Bongani Bingwa and Crystal Orderson discuss the latest developments in African governance, highlighting President Tinubu's economic reforms in Nigeria and President Mnangagwa's signing of the contentious radio license bill in Zimbabwe. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sens…

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The Africa Report: SANDF troops are still stuck in Goma? 6:16

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Ray White speaks to Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson about stories making headlines across the continent. Questions are mounting over the SANDF’s withdrawal from the DRC, with conflicting reports suggesting South African troops are stranded in Goma due to transport delays, claims the military firmly denies, insisting the operation is pr…

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The Africa Report: Africa policymakers meeting in TOGO this week 6:01

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson discussing two major stories: First, African policymakers are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from May 12–14, 2025, at a High-Level Conference co-hosted by the African Union, African Development Bank, and the Togolese government to address Africa’s growing debt crisis. The summit aims …

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The Africa Report - Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants 6:32

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson discussing Rwanda’s talks with the U.S. to accept deported migrants, raising ethical and diplomatic questions across Africa. She also explores the rise of Nigeria’s traditional Dambe boxing, now attracting global investors and media deals. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is …

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The Africa Report - Instability in Africa’s Heartlands 5:56

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report correspondent Crystal Orderson about the growing instability in Central and East Africa. They begin with the withdrawal of South African troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a costly SADC peacekeeping mission, just as DRC and Rwanda surprisingly sign a peace deal in the US. Attention then t…

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The Africa Report - Rwanda allow SADC troops safe passage from DRC 4:11

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson, providing the latest news updates from across Africa. They unpack escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the justice ministry is preparing legal action against former president Joseph Kabila following the banning of his party over alleged links to the M…

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The Africa Report: Sudan conflict marks two years since fighting has erupted 5:45

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson, providing the latest news updates from across Africa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. …

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The Africa Report: Rwanda marks the genocide amid tensions in DRC and M23 5:38

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about two African stories, the first being the UN Secretary-General is calling for global commitment to justice and dignity in memory of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, while the US and Democratic Republic of Congo are discussing a minerals deal that could impact the region's conflict dynamics, particularly with…

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The Africa Report - Is South Sudan on the brink of war 5:29

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson about the escalating tensions in South Sudan, where the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar raises fears of renewed conflict including the latest peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC, as efforts continue to address the region's instability. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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The Africa Report - The EAC-SADC Summit 2:59

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Crystal Orderson, Africa Report Correspondent, discussing the EAC-SADC Summit’s expanded mediation panel after Angola's withdrawal and its push for political solutions as M23 rebels advance in Eastern DRC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks 6:22

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa report Correspondent Crystal Orderson about the M23 rebels' withdrawal from peace talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the escalating tensions in South Sudan, despite international and regional calls for peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Africa Report - South Sudan’s political tensions 4:57

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Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Crystal Orderson on the proposed power-sharing arrangement between Raila Odinga and William in Kenya, as well as the developing tension in South Sudan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report 7:11

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Ray White speaks to Crystal Orderson, giving us the latest news on the African continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi is proposing unity government 4:56

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Sudan's army breaks paramilitary siege of strategic city in latest advance to Khartoum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa report - M23 rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in eastern Congo 4:50

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Bonagani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson our Africa Correspondent about the latest and biggest stories in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - African Union Summit 5:30

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This week, we’re focusing on two major events taking place on the African continent. After this past weekend’s summit in Dar-es-Salaam, where the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) gathered to address the DRC conflict, the ceasefire has offered a glimmer of hope. However, with the conflict still ongoing, …

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The Africa report - M23 rebels declaring a ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons 3:38

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Crystal Orderson about the latest M23 rebels that have declared a ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons and the latest from Mining indaba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - The UN calls for M23 to withdraw from GOMA 7:50

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, 702 Correspondent on the Africa Report speaks about the UN Security Council convening its second emergency meeting to address the escalating crisis in Goma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - 20 Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary 4:55

12M ago4:55

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We continue keeping abreast in our neighbour Mozambique following weeks of political upheaval- Opposition leader Venancia Modnlane says he’s open to joining Frelimo government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - Ethiopia and Somalia restore diplomatic ties 5:06

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, 702 Correspondent about the inauguration of Mozambique’s president-elect, Daniel Chapo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - Mozambique opposition leader to return in Maputo on Thursday 6:41

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Ghana has a new president - followed. Peaceful transfer to power but John Mahama returns to lead country amid A financial crisis in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - SA delegation to meet with Mozambican counterparts 9:36

1y ago9:36

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Ray White speaks to Crystal Orderson about the latest developments happening in Mozambique and the tropical cyclone Chido that left a mark in Madagascar and Malawi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - Ghana's former president, John Mahama, has reclaimed power 5:17

1y ago5:17

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Ghana's former president, John Dramani Mahama, has reclaimed power, promising to tackle debt, high living costs, and youth unemployment, but faces major economic challenges. Second, South Africa is losing R10 million daily due to trade disruptions caused by post-election violence in Mozambique, with trucks and cargo under attack and roads to the Po…

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The Africa Report - Is it a re-set for SA / Nigeria relations 3:10

1y ago3:10

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson on the Africa Report about the Namibian election results and Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah becoming the president elect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report - Namibia elections 2024 5:32

1y ago5:32

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about the Namibian elections and gives the latest on the unrest in Mozambique. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa report - Zimbabwe and Zambia suffer into 21 hours of power cuts 4:57

1y ago4:57

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Amnesty International has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take a firm stand against escalating police violence in Mozambique, following the killing of seven protesters during post-election demonstrations in Nampula on November 13, 2024. Mozambique's disputed elections on October 9 triggered mass protests, leading to a…

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The Africa Report - Mozambique mass protests and border closures 4:11

1y ago4:11

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about the opposition Alliance of Change in Mauritius winning 60 of the 64 seats in parliament following Sunday's general election and Navin Ramgoolam being appointed prime minister. In addition, they speak about the latest on Mozambique mass protests and border closures. See omnystudio…