AfriCan Geopardy

In this month's thrilling episode of African Geopardy, we discussed "Climate Crossroads: Unraveling the Connection between Irregular Migration and Climate Change in Africa." with the incredible Ambassador Dr Namira Negm, the First Director of the African Migration Observatory. She is at the forefront of harmonising national strategies and equipping African states with comprehensive knowledge of migration through data collection and analysis.

Prepare to be captivated as we explore the fascinating connection between climate change and internal and external migration. We dive deep into the actions taken by the African Union and its partners while also exploring approaches that can avert the impending impact of climate change on migration.

Have a great day and weeks ahead.

Welcome to African Geopardy. In this episode, we discuss the "Current trends in human trafficking and red flags" with Prof. Waziri-Azi, Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). Prof Fatima Waziri-Azi is a Nigerian academic, lawyer, and human rights activist with a PhD in Law from the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of human trafficking. Prof Fatima Waziri-Azi, the DG of NAPTIP, sheds light on the current trends and shocking statistics that will leave you speechless. We also discuss the concept of "Japa" and how people fall victim to human trafficking in the quest for "Japa". You'll learn how traffickers use various tactics to lure victims and the red flags to watch out for to stay safe. Prof Waziri-Azi provides practical tips to help you avoid falling victim and what to do if you suspect someone may be a victim of trafficking.

Don't miss this informative and eye-opening episode.

Ps:

Apologies for the low-quality audio recording from our end; this was due to a poor internet connection

In this month's episode of AfriCan Georpardy, we are excited to introduce Dr Okafor-Yarwood's research as part of the Pew Marine Fellowship. The interview is led by her colleague, Dr Noleen Chikowore, a sustainable development lecturer at the University of St Andrews.

Over three years, Dr Okafor-Yarwood will receive $150,000 to investigate the gendered impact of fisheries closures in Ghana and to develop locally appropriate and sustainable conservation strategies based on local ecological knowledge in West Africa.

This research is crucial because current marine conservation approaches often disregard the needs of vulnerable communities. With limited government resources to provide alternative livelihoods for those affected by such policies, it is essential to explore all options to ensure fair and just policies.

In a recent development, Cote d'Ivoire has announced the implementation of a closed season for the artisanal, industrial, and tuna industries starting from July 2023.

Thanks for listening and your patience, as this month's episode comes quite later.

In the March episode of AfriCan Geopardy, we discuss "Imagining the world that could be: Planting the seeds of decolonial futures" with Mr Aasif Bulbulia, a researcher from Johannesburg, South Africa, who is currently studying towards an MA in Education Policy Studies through Stellenbosch University. He is passionate about exploring the intersections between decoloniality, education, liberation theology and future studies.

Decolonial future is not a concept with a single definition. However, it can mean a future where different ways of knowing to co-exist and are not strictly defined by the eurocentric knowledge hierarchies and way of being... In discussing what a decolonial future could look like, key advice for observers and those that would like to support the process includes but is not limited to the following:

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In the February episode of AfriCan Geopardy, we discussed "Know thyself" with Ms Angel Smeijer, an Integral Leadership coach. She helps individuals and teams gain clarity and awareness to help them achieve their higher goals. She is also an HR leader with experience leading the HR function in tech scales and start-ups.

This topic is important because the AfriCan continent has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs globally at 22%. At the same time, the continent holds some of the highest percentages of failed ventures in the first year -- 54% at the continental level, 75% in Ethiopia, and Rwanda, 74% in Ghana, 67% in DRC and Zimbabwe and 33% in Nigeria.

This episode outlines what African entrepreneurs (and our listeners) can do to ensure they are not part of the failed entrepreneurship statistics.

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Happy New Year!

Welcome to the January episode of AfriCan Geopardy.

In this episode, we had an insightful conversation with Ms Cynthia Chigwnya, the AfriCan Union Youth Ambassador for Southern Africa. We discussed her aspirations, the challenges of executing her role, the success stories and what can be done differently.

Ms Cynthia Chigwenya is a Political Researcher and currently serves as the African Union's Youth Ambassador for Southern Africa, advocating for the adoption and implementation of National Action Plans on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) in SADC. She promoted YPS priorities at the expert discussion on 'Key Outcomes of the 2022 EU-AU Summit,' spoke at the 6th-anniversary of UN Resolution 2250, and recommended the AU's Peace and Security Council to proactively partner with youth in tackling insurgencies in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Cynthia works as a Programme Coordinator for Political Dialogue in Sub-Saharan Africa at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, a German political foundation. She previously held research positions in the South African Parliament and the National Genocide.

This is an episode not to be missed, especially if you are keen to learn more about how youths contribute to peace and security on the AfriCan continent and their challenges.

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In the December episode of AfriCan Geopardy, Dr Ife Okafor-Yarwood reflects on the year we have had by going over the topics we have discussed throughout the year.

We want to thank our listeners and guests for the support they have given us throughout the years, and we look forward to your continued support.

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Welcome to the November episode of AfriCan Geopardy.

Have you ever wondered about the relationship between fish and terrorism? Listen to this episode to find out more.

Here, we discuss "fishing and insurgency in the Lake Chad Basi: Exploring Boko Haram's economy of violence" with Mr Malik Samuel, an investigative journalist and a researcher with the Institute for Security Studies. His work in the last seven years has been focused on the Boko Haram crisis affecting the Lake Chad Basin region. His research focus includes terrorism financing, children in conflict, human rights violations, farmer-herder clashes, and the crime-terror nexus.

Although terrorist can maintain their reign of terror through coercion and intimidation, the insurgency has also been sustained because Boko Haram/ISWAP and their likes are winning hearts by providing public goods and services that the government has failed to provide the people.

If there is one thing you take away from this episode, let it be that we cannot win the war on terror through armament alone.

In this month's episode of AfriCan Geopardy, we discussed "the untold stories of AfriCan abolitionists" with Mr Michael Odijie. Mr Odijie is a Research Fellow on the African Abolitionism: The Rise and Transformations of Anti-Slavery in Africa" (AFRAB) project at University College London (UCL). AFRAB seeks to answer critical questions about the role of Africans in the abolitionist movement on the continent. To find out more, check: African Abolitionism: The Rise and Transformations of Anti-Slavery in Africa | History - UCL – University College London

The discussion highlights the role that AfriCans played in the eras of slavery and abolitionism - this episode is not to be missed.

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In this episode of AfriCan Geopardy, we discuss "Overdosing on Multivitamin supplements in post-COVID19 era" with Ms Ifedola Olojo, a Clinical Pharmacist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria.

Ifedola received her first degree, a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), from the University of Benin, Nigeria and a second-degree MSc. Pharmacology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Her professional interests are HIV care, Infectious diseases, Digital Healthcare delivery and Nutrition health.

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