The ocean is 70% of the planet, and right now, it’s the Wild West. In this Episode, Dr. Michael Nwankpa sits down with maritime law expert Dr. Ian Ralby to discuss the sudden rise in US vessel interdictions in international waters. We break down the phenomenon of the “Shadow Fleet” – 1,500 aging, uninsured “rust[...]

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The world is getting weird. In Episode 115, Dr. Michael Wankpa sits down with Professor Daniel Bradlow to reflect on the G20 Summit in South Africa. But this wasn’t a normal summit. With President Trump boycotting the event and global tensions at an all-time high, we have to ask… is the old world order collapsing?[...]

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The Sahel has become the global epicenter for violent extremism. But is it really about religion, or is it just about bad governance? In Episode 114 of Conflict and Development in Africa, Dr. Michael Nwankpa is joined by Dr. Zacharias Pieri & Professor Kevin Fridy to discuss their new book, Governance, Grievance, and Violent Extremism[...]

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Is Boko Haram making a comeback? In Episode 113 of the Conflict and Development in Africa podcast, Dr. Michael Wankpa sits down with Dr. Vincent Foucher (CNRS, Sciences Po) to analyze the resurgence of Islamist attacks in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin. We dive deep into the factional war between ISWAP and the Bakura-led[...]

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Why has the UK suddenly restricted visas for Angola, DRC, and Namibia? In Ep. 112 of the Conflict and Development in Africa podcast, Dr. Michael Wankpa is joined by migration experts Dr. Lucy Hovil and Raymond Asfour (Expectation State) to uncover the reality behind the headlines. We discuss the Labour government’s new approach, the “small[...]

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Is Tanzania losing its status as East Africa’s most stable democracy? In this episode of the Conflict and Development in Africa podcast, Dr. Michael Wankpa sits down with researcher Dr. Nicodemus Minde (Institute for Security Studies, Nairobi) to unpack the unfolding political crisis in Tanzania. We analyze the controversial recent election results where President Samia[...]

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Dr. Michael Nwankpa discusses about the Recent Escalation in the Sudan Crisis with Dr Salah Ben Hammou. About the Podcast The Conflict & Development in Africa podcast brings experts from Africa and the world as guests to discuss critical conflict and development issues that affect Africa. Our guests include practitioners, academics, journalists, researchers, policy makers[...]

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Dr. Michael Nwankpa discusses about the Recent ‘Coup attempt’ in Nigeria with td Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, PhD. About the Podcast The Conflict & Development in Africa podcast brings experts from Africa and the world as guests to discuss critical conflict and development issues that affect Africa. Our guests include practitioners, academics, journalists, researchers, policy makers[...]

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Dr. Michael Nwankpa discusses about the Recent Coup in Madagascar with Dr. Salah Ben Hammou. About the Podcast The Conflict & Development in Africa podcast brings experts from Africa and the world as guests to discuss critical conflict and development issues that affect Africa. Our guests include practitioners, academics, journalists, researchers, policy makers and advocates[...]

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Dr. Michael Nwankpa discusses about the Nigeria’s Tax Reform 2025 with Ms. Nana Abu. About the Podcast The Conflict & Development in Africa podcast brings experts from Africa and the world as guests to discuss critical conflict and development issues that affect Africa. Our guests include practitioners, academics, journalists, researchers, policy makers and advocates that[...]

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