The Africa Briefing

By Loye Oyedotun & Folakunmi Pinheiro

Bite-sized African News delivered with a bit of banter. Episodes released every two weeks.

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March 27, 2022 You can't [sanction] the shameless
Today we’re updating you on: the political situation in Mali, a new terminal in Lagos, and Amazon's headquarters in South Africa.

While recording the podcast we were unsure about whether Nigeria had actually recognised Taiwan as an independent country (6:30). We can now confirm that no, Nigeria has not recognised Taiwan as an independent country. Nigeria has never even established official diplomatic ties with Taiwan. In 2017, Nigeria’s foreign minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, said, “We recognise the People’s Republic of China, the one-China Policy.” And shortly after, Nigeria ordered Taiwan to close down its unofficial embassy (or “trade mission”) in Abuja.

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March 20, 2022 Internet For All, Tough Lessons and An African First
Today we’re updating you on: an African winning Architecture's Nobel Prize, Cautionary tales of fundraising and the internet getting a whole lot faster.
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March 14, 2022 Russia 🤝 South Africa
Today we’re updating you on: digital lending in Nigeria, South Africa-Russia relations, and a recent development in the South African technology space.
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11min
March 06, 2022 Inventing Abba (Kyari)
Today we’re updating you on: Namibia’s Oil find, the final act of Abba "Super Cop" Kyari and Mercury shutting down African startups.
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10min
February 21, 2022 My way or the Huawei
Today we’re updating you on: developments in the African digital economy, South African authorities suing Huawei, and European governments investing in Africa. And lastly, in our What in the World section, we talk about a certain "Mr. SuperCop".
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12min
February 14, 2022 Juntas, No Southy Love and the state of VC in Africa
Today we’re updating you on: Junta power juggling in Burkina Faso, No Southy Love and the health of tech in Africa.
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14min
February 07, 2022 What you need to know about PAPSS and eNaira
Today, we speak to Kenneth Okwor about the Pan-African Payment Settlements System. One of the most important things to come out of Africa in decades. We also speak to him about the pros and cons of the eNaira.

Kenneth is currently doing a PhD in Law at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the legal, economic, and political barriers to establishing a single currency in West Africa. He is also a Senior Associate at Templars in their Finance and Projects team, and a Bridge Fellow of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
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29min
January 30, 2022 Another Coup in West Africa
Today we’re updating you on: the coup in Burkina Faso, Nestle's cocoa plans and some exciting venture funding.
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15min
January 23, 2022 Is Africa bankable?
Today we’re updating you on: a new vaccine policy in Capetown, petrol pricing in Nigeria, and the Africa Finance Corporation.
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17min
January 16, 2022 We Back (On Twirra)
Today we’re updating you on: Nigeria's lifted Twitter ban, mayhem in Mali and SpaceX
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FAQs about The Africa Briefing:

How many episodes does The Africa Briefing have?

The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.