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Tune in to African Currents for a deep dive into the continent's heartbeat. Explore Africa's multifaceted issues from unique perspectives, featuring insights and in-depth analyses from leading experts... more
FAQs about African Currents:How many episodes does African Currents have?The podcast currently has 202 episodes available.
November 24, 2025'Life of an African is Substandard' to Tobacco Companies, Zambian Activist Sounds AlarmLeaked documents reveal the extent of meddlesomeness by Western multinational tobacco companies to systematically weaken anti-smoking laws and public health policies in several African nations, aiming to boost their sales in a growing market....more56minPlay
November 24, 2025'South-South Collaboration is About Problem-Solving,' Expert SaysAs the world’s economic and climate powers prepare to convene in the Global South for two pivotal summits, a leading African analyst has issued a stark warning that the regions must leverage this historic moment to move beyond symbolic rhetoric and secure binding, actionable outcomes that reshape an unjust global system....more1h 6minPlay
November 21, 2025G20: 'Africa Does Have Significant Leverage,' Think Tank Chief SaysStepping into the G20 presidency role, South Africa is championing the cause of emerging economies, amplifying their voice and prioritizing their needs as the focus of the forum's agenda....more49minPlay
November 14, 2025Africa's First AI-Themed Film: Ushering in Revolutionary Era for Continent's CinemaThrough the fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence, African filmmaking is embracing a transformative era, where the enduring power of local storytelling converges with pioneering cinematic advancements....more1h 15minPlay
November 14, 2025"Nothing for Us Without Us": African App Earns Global Acclaim for Empowering Deaf CommunityA young Kenyan engineer has won an international prize for developing an AI-powered technology that enables communication for millions of people with hearing disabilities in Africa....more37minPlay
November 12, 2025African Explorer Set for Daring Road Trip Across Russia to Debunk Western MythsDriven by the belief that "a traveler's heart knows no borders, only stories," an expeditioner will embark on an 11,000-kilometer journey to document Russia’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people often overlooked by the outside world....more30minPlay
November 07, 2025Is Shale Gas the Key to Revolutionizing South Africa's Energy Security?In 2011, a moratorium barred regulators from accepting new applications for shale gas reconnaissance, exploration, and production permits, following public protests and lawsuits by environmental groups concerned about fracking in the fragile Karoo region....more51minPlay
November 06, 2025Deepening Ties: Russia Aims for Significant Trade Growth With Africa by 2030In a bid to deepen its economic foothold in Africa, Moscow aims to double trade with the continent by 2030, Pavel Kalmychek of the Ministry of Economic Development said. The plan highlights Russia’s effort to broaden ties in areas from energy and agriculture to technology and infrastructure....more30minPlay
November 01, 2025Nigeria’s AI Boom Ignites Multi-Billion Investment Surge in Data CentersGlobal tech investors are betting big on Nigeria’s digital future, pouring billions of dollars into advanced data centers as the country’s cloud market grows....more44minPlay
November 01, 2025Nigeria's Path to a Bright Economic Future Sparks ReflectionsIn response to the ongoing challenges in the global economic landscape, which have affected many regions, Nigeria has adopted an innovative approach by fostering policy-driven dialogues on growth and development, positioning the country to develop effective strategies for the future....more36minPlay
FAQs about African Currents:How many episodes does African Currents have?The podcast currently has 202 episodes available.