Podcast
Join us on the Nordic Africa podcast as we talk to political scientists, anthropologists and economists about current issues and trends in Africa. We analyse the choices of African leaders, we challenge dominant narratives about the continent, and occasionally, we look into the crystal ball to see where Africa is headed… Hosts Heba Habib and Henrik Alfredsson and guests guide us toward a deepened understanding of Africa’s role on the global scene.
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Part 2: Harris or Trump 2.0 – why it matters for Africa
As the US election approaches, Africa’s perception of US politics has garnered significant attention. The rise of Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate has sparked reactions across the continent....
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Part 1: Harris or Trump 2.0 – why it matters for Africa
As the US election approaches, Africa’s perception of US politics has garnered significant attention. The rise of Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate has sparked reactions across the continent....
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Beyond borders: do the African diasporas influence democratisation?
The African Union (AU) recognized the African diaspora as Africa's "sixth region" in 2003. The diaspora has historically been vital in liberation struggles and remains influential in social and...
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Value unearthed : Africa's mineral resources strategy shift
African nations are striving to maximize the value of their mineral resources within the global supply chain. However, they face hurdles such as infrastructure gaps, technological limitations, and...
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Researcher “ECOWAS is now in damage control mode”
Join us in our latest podcast episode as we delve into the recent decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger (now known as the Alliance of Sahelian States) to exit the Economic Community of West...
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Field of dreams: the politics and power of the Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, was kicked off earlier this month and will go on until 11 February when the final will be played in Abidjan, the capital of the host country Cote d’Ivoire. With...
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Climate change and security challenges in the Sahel
West Africa and the Sahel are one of the regions where people are most affected by climate change in the world. With global warming, access to land, water, and pastures is becoming more difficult. It...
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What’s next for Russia in Africa?
In recent years, Russia has emerged as a prominent external actor on the continent, forging deeper ties in North Africa, extending its reach in the Central African Republic and the Sahel through the...
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The African Free Trade Agreement: can It accelerate Africa’s economic growth?
Signed in 2018, officially launched in 2021, and now in full swing, the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, the AfCFTA, aims to create a single market in Africa by erasing trade and labour...
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African migration: “There’s a vast array of reasons why people move”
Over the past two decades, migration within and out of Africa has witnessed a notable rise. A majority of African born migrants relocate within the continent itself. Statistics show that approximately...