Rwanda’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Three decades ago, it was the site of one of the most horrifying genocides of the 20th century. Today, it stands as one of Africa’s most stable, economically vibrant, and internationally engaged nations.

But beneath the glowing headlines lies a more complicated reality—one shaped by strict political control, regional tensions, and the ever-present influence of its long-time leader, Paul Kagame.

How did Rwanda rebuild so rapidly? What price has been paid for stability? And what does its future hold in an increasingly fragile region?

00:01:00: Reference to episode 07

00:02:05: History from 1994

00:02:28: Economic transformation, women’s empowerment, reconciliation

00:04:18: Paul Kagame

00:04:45: Kagame’s leadership

00:06:0: Rwanda and Congo

00:07:00: How is Rwanda Shaping Africa

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A chat with a Rwandan #7

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Let's look at The Dahomey Empire, its strengths, weaknesses, the Agojie warriors, the transatlantic slave trade and how the empire failed

00:00:20: Introduction

00:01:30: Dahomey's founding

00:02:00: How the warrior kingdom was built

00:02:45: The Agojie

00:03:45: Dahomey's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade

00:05:00: The beginning of the decline

00:05:15: Wars with the French

00:05:55: Dahomey's current influence

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The Ghana Empire, also known as Wagadou or the Kingdom of Ghana, was a powerful West African empire that flourished from the 6th or 7th century CE until 1235 CE. Located in the western Sudan savannah region (modern southern Mauritania and Mali), it became wealthy through its control of trans-Saharan trade routes and gold production, earning it the nickname "Land of Gold". The empire's capital, Koumbi Saleh, was a large city with an estimated population of 15,000 to 20,000 people, featuring wells, irrigated fields, and significant structures like a mosque and public square. At its height between the 9th and 11th centuries CE, the Ghana Empire's influence extended across a vast territory, but it eventually declined due to factors such as drought, civil wars, and the rise of rival powers like the Amoravids and the Mali Empire.

00:55:06: Where was the Ghana empire?

00:01:50: What made Ghana great? Gold and Salt

00:03:00: Koumbi Saleh and the fall of Ghana

00:03:20: Amoravids invasion, 1076 AD

00:04:30: Rise of the Mali Empire

00:04:30: Rise of the Mali Empire

00:05:40: Decrease in resources

00:06:00: The decline of Ghana

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Timbuktu and Mansa Musa #13

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How is the United States recent actions going to affect the world and what is next for African countries that receive AID.

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Let's look at The Aksumite Empire, how it shaped trade around Meditteranean, and how it adopted Christianity before most African empires

00:00:50: Introduction

00:01:20: Aksum's story

00:02:00: Trade and Wealth

00:03:05: Aksumite Stelae

00:04:00: Aksum adopts Christianity

00:04:50: Aksum and Bysantine Empire

00:05:00 The Fall of Aksum

00:05:40 The Fall of Aksum

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For you Little P!

Here is another episode, Millennial Africans!

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Hello Millennial Africans. Happy New Year!

In this episode I talk about a few things

1. 2025 events so far

2. Predictions for the year

- State of DEI

- Far right governments

- Artificial intelligence

- Wars around the world

- Investments (not advice)

3. Podcast in 2025

- Interviews coming soon

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Let's look at how Shaka Zulu transformed a small clan into a Kingdom

00:00:30: Introduction

00:01:20: Who are the Zulu and who is Shaka Zulu?

00:02:00: Shaka Zulu's rise to power

00:03:00: Innovations and Zulu transformation

00:04:00: Leadership style and effects on wider southern Africa

00:05:00: Anglo - Zulu war

00:05:50: Cultural impacts and traditions

00:06:10:Shaka Zulu's legacy

00:06:30: Lessons learned

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Joy, togetherness and love are the root of these celebrations. But before we begin let's hear some interesting Christmas traditions from around the world.

1. The Festive Feasts

2. Church and Caroling with a Twist

3. The Sacred and the Spiritual: The Golden Calf in Ethiopia

4. Japan’s Finger-Lickin’ Christmas

5. Roller-Skating to Church in Venezuela

6. The Yule Goat of Sweden

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