On December 25, China gave zero tariff treatment on imports of another six African countries, thus boosting trade cooperation. AfroVerdict host sits down with an economist to discuss how China's activity and Global South cooperation boost development across the African continent.

With 2024 just around the corner, one cannot but ponder about the implications of Russia taking over BRICS' chairmanship from South Africa. What will the bloc focus on now? How has BRICS fared thus far? AfroVerdict host is joined by a political economist to review BRICS activities of 2023 and take a look at the bloc's possible future trajectory.

Рutin's annual year end рress conference made headlines in numerous media outlets, and there's no wonder why. Russia's president addressed issues concerning the country's foreign policy, economic strategy, the Ukrainian conflict and more. AfroVerdict's host joins two analysts to dig deeper into Рutin's statements.

The ongoing COР 28 is a great opportunity to highlight an environmental disaster caused by Shell's numerous oil spills in the Niger Delta, affecting the local community, too. AfroVerdict host joins an environmental activist to discover how Shell tries to hide its crimes and the impact irresponsibility has on people and their livelihood.

Financial institutions, such as the World Bank and IMF, are renowned for providing loans and grants to member states. But, to what degree does Africa benefit? Are African countries treated the same as developed nations? AfroVerdict host joins a finance expert to find out.

As the Russian grain, promised by President Putin earlier in 2023, starts to arrive in African countries, AfroVerdict host joins a researcher to investigate how the aid will affect African development and take a peek into the future on how the West may react in the coming months.

A Ghanaian MP, who has an intriguing story of his path to becoming a lawmaker, promoted a bill to close witch camps in the country — places where women accused of witchcraft seek refuge after being exiled. AfroVerdict host joins executives of organizations who help these accused women, as well as the MP, to discuss the phenomenon of witch camps.

Western media seem to be a fan of choosing sides when it comes to complicated conflicts, such as the Israeli-Palestinian escalation or the Ukrainian crisis. AfroVerdict host sits down with an expert in digital communications to explore media imperialism and the reflection of Western bias in certain African media.

Sustainable development in Africa requires concerted efforts from all stakeholders, including governments, and the private sector. AfroVerdict host joins two Ministers from Sierra Leone to dicsuss the significance of sustainble development for their country and Russia's potential in assisitng Africa realising this concept.