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The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

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April 22, 2025 Africa Connect: Algeria and France to enhancing bilateral cooperation amid diplomatic row: Will it last
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 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 3rd of April 2025 discussed the implications of the diplomatic dialogue between Algeria and France.
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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10min
April 04, 2025 Africa Connect: Namibia First Lady Promises Economic Prosperity for All - Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
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 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 26th of March 2025 discussed Namibia's First Lady President speech regarding the economy.
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.
...more
11min
March 24, 2025 Africa Connect: Scaling Finance for Small Holder Farmers in Africa: A Reality or Political Rhetoric?
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 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 20th of March 2025 discussed the small-scale farming financing by the African Development Bank.
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.
...more
14min
March 24, 2025 Africa Connect: Migration Dynamics - Refugee crisis in Burundi
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 @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 13th of March 2025 it focused on the refugee crisis in Burundi as a result of the ongoing conflict in the DRC.
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.
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8min
March 24, 2025 Africa Connect: Ghana is at crossroads - Can it Turn Its Economic Challenges into Opportunities?
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 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 6th of March 2025 discussed the economic challenges faced by Ghana and the potential opportunities that may emerge.
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.
...more
18min
March 24, 2025 Africa Connect: Owning Ourselves: How About Africa Member States Fund African Union and Its Vision?
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 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 27th of February 2025 discussed the possibility of African States funding the African Union purpose and vision.
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.
...more
17min
February 25, 2025 Africa Connect: A Separation of Powers Squabble - The Judiciary vs. The Executive - Spotlight on Uganda
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
We tackle the issue of martial law in Uganda, tracing its political history and events leading up to the Supreme Court's ruling. What is the democratic texture in Uganda and how does it compare to international practices.
About the Guest
Robert Kigongo is a Sustainable Develpment Analyst based in Uganda. He has written extensively on democracy and politics in the Mail & Gurdian in South Africa under the Thought Leader's column
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33min
February 21, 2025 Africa Connect: Africa Credit Rating Agency - A Timely Intervention or a Pipe Dream?
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 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 20th of February 2025 discussed the Africa Unions pursuit to establish the Africa Credit Rating Agency which would serve as an initiative that aims to contribute towards the continent's economic integration and resilience.
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.
...more
12min
February 20, 2025 Africa Connect: Outgoing African Union Commission Chairman, Moussa Faki bids farewell to the African Union Executive Council - Next Steps
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 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 13th of February 2025 discussed next steps after the departure of the African Union Commission Chairman, Moussa Faki from the African Union Executive Council.
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.
...more
12min
February 20, 2025 Africa Connect: Uganda's Supreme Court issues a landmark ruling - Will the Executive Respect the Ruling?
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 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 6th of February 2025 discussed Uganda's Supreme Court ruling regarding Military Courts.
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.
...more
10min

FAQs about DDP Podcasts:

How many episodes does DDP Podcasts have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.