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- Africa Connect: Guinea - The fading political dissent
About the Podcast
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Thelma Nyarhi and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror on News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 18th of September 2025 it focused on the fading political dissent in Guinea.
About the guest
Thelma N. Nyarhi is currently pursuing her PhD studies in Anthropology at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her research interests lie within migration, democracy, citizenship, identity and belonging. She is a Researcher at the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
12 min - Africa Connect: Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's largest dam
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 11th of September 2025 discussed the inauguration of Africa's largest dam
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
16 min - Africa Connect: New Era for AfDB as the new president takes reigns
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 4th of September 2025 discussed the new era for AfDB as a new president takes reigns.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
15 min - Africa Connect: SADC 2025 Summit
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 28th of August 2025 discussed the SADC 2025 Summit.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
18 min - Africa Connect: Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) - Possibilities for the Continent
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 21st of August 2025 discussed the Tokyo International Conference on African development
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
18 min - Africa Connect: African Development Bank and the Ethiopian Airlines Mega Investment Partneship
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 14th of August 2025 discussed the mega investment deal between AfDB and Ethiopian Airlines
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
17 min - Africa Connect: 2nd UN Food Systems Summit 2025 - Scalable Solutions for Promoting Sustainable Food Systems
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 7th of August 2025 discussed the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
19 min - Africa Connect: Liberation Movements Summit 2025: Challenges, Insights and Lessons
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 31st of July 2025 discussed the Liberation Movements Summit.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
17 min - Africa Connect: Gen-Z and the Dynasty Ruling in Togo - Why is African Political Leadership insensitive to this Generation?
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 18th of July 2025 discussed the Gen-Z response to Dynasty Ruling in Togo.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
15 min - Africa Connect: BRICS Summit and The Future of Africa amidst Global Geopolitical Shifts
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 10th of July 2025 discussed the BRICS Summit amidst geopolitical tensions.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
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