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DDP Podcasts episodes

  • 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.

    12 min
  • 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.

    10 min
  • Africa Connect: USAID funding uncertainties, an Opportunity or Threat - 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 dollar pegged funding with particular focus on the USAID funding uncertainties and their impact on Uganda. Is it an opportunity or threat? What should be the next move for Civil Society Organization's (CSO's) and citizens in the country?

    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

    21 min
  • Africa Connect: Africa Energy Summit - A feasible Vision or a Pipeline 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 30th of January 2025 discussed the Africa Energy 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.

    10 min
  • Africa Connect: Nigeria Joins BRICS - The Rationale and Implications for the Economy

    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 23rd of January 2025 discussed the economic implications on Nigeria joining the BRICS.

    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: Namibia Elections and their Implications for the Future of the Country Post Elections

    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 @12:30PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 5th of December discussed the election implications on Namibia's future

    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.

    11 min
  • Africa Connect: Democracy Facing Crossroads in Mali

    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 28th of November 2024 it focused on the democracy crossroads in Mali.

    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.

    14 min
  • Africa Connect: Senegal Parliamentary Elections and their Implications for the Future of the Country

    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 @12:30PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 21st of November discussed the implications of the Senegalese Parliamentary elections on the country's future.

    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.

    14 min
  • Africa Connect: Botswana President Boko's To-do-list

    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 14th of November 2024 it focused on President Boko's post-election to-do-list.

    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.

    11 min

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