African Currents

By Chimauchem Nwosu

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Tune in to African Currents for a deep dive into the continent's heartbeat. Explore Africa's multifaceted issues from unique perspectives, featuring insights and in-depth analyses from leading experts on pressing topics.

Episode Date
Well Timed: Africa Seizes Moment to Build World's Largest Free-Trade Area
May 07, 2026
How Britain Covered Up Brutality in Kenya's Mau Mau Detention Camps
May 06, 2026
Expert's Daring Pitch: How Africa's Water Crisis Can Turn Into Economic Catalyst
May 04, 2026
Africa's Moment: Continent Takes Less Traveled Path to Disrupt Global Finance Architecture
Apr 24, 2026
“A Disaster Waiting to Happen”: Why Africa's Soil Crisis Threatens its Food Security
Apr 22, 2026
'De-Risking Mechanisms' Should Be In Place to Avoid 'Resource Colonialism' - Expert Says
Apr 21, 2026
Pan-Africanism 2.0: Nkrumah’s Daughter Raises Rallying Cry for United, Prosperous Africa
Apr 16, 2026
The Audacity of Legacy: How Gagarin’s Breakthrough Inspires Africa’s Space Ambitions
Apr 10, 2026
Nigeria Rallies Oil and Gas Sector to Deliver Real Economic Value via New Reform Push
Apr 07, 2026
Western Toxic Legacy Leaves Africa Choking Under Weight of Waste Colonialism
Apr 06, 2026
Is Ending Resource Extractivism Africa's Next Economic Power Play?
Apr 02, 2026
How Common African Currency Could Inspire Confidence, Offer Stability to Continental Trade
Mar 31, 2026
High-Stakes Bet on Local Defense Tech: How Nigeria is Building Its Military Capability
Mar 26, 2026
Journalist Critiques US Health Agreements in Africa as ‘Settler-Colonialist Extraction’
Mar 24, 2026
Trailblazing Grit: One Woman's Daring Mission to Change Africa Through Science
Mar 20, 2026
What the Persian Gulf Crisis Means for Africa’s Push for Energy Sovereignty
Mar 18, 2026
'Nobody Was Prosecuted': Nigerian Court Rules Britain Liable Over 1949 Enugu Massacre
Mar 17, 2026
Middle East Crisis: Africa’s Opportunity to Show Potential in Global Energy System
Mar 13, 2026
Africa Must 'Master Skill of Prioritizing Human-Centric AI,' Tech Guru Says
Mar 13, 2026
Paving the Way: How the Alliance of Sahel States Models True African Sovereignty
Mar 06, 2026
Why Fossil Science is Indebted to Indigenous Peoples of Africa
Mar 03, 2026
Shockwaves from Attacks on Iran: What They Mean for African Economies
Mar 02, 2026
How $7.7 Trillion Halal Economy is Opening New Frontiers for Nigeria and Africa
Feb 27, 2026
Africa Must Assert 'Narrative Sovereignty' to Shape Development Agenda, Expert Says
Feb 26, 2026
African Pharmacist's Innovative Breast Cancer Drug Set to Revolutionize Healthcare on Continent
Feb 20, 2026
Ghana's Cocoa Industry Reform 'Is the Way to Go': Sector Consultant
Feb 19, 2026
US Resource Scramble Must Spur Africa to 'Protect Its Own Interests', Scholar Warns
Feb 13, 2026
Africa’s Health Security Rests on Local Medicine Production: 'Do Your Own Model'
Feb 11, 2026
New AI Bill on Track to Shape Nigeria's Digital Economy, E-Governance Future
Feb 06, 2026
Ghana Ends Raw Gold Exports, Reclaims the Metal's True Value With Local Refining
Feb 06, 2026
Africa's Military Edge Lies in Homegrown Tech, Youth Population, Analyst Says
Feb 04, 2026
Afreximbank Fires Fitch, Citing 'Prejudicial' Approach Over 'Factual Stats': Expert
Feb 03, 2026
Sports in Africa Hinges on 'Unity in Diversity and Capacity,' Expert Says
Jan 23, 2026
Nigeria’s Economic Diversification Signals Reform Success, Offers Lessons for Africa
Dec 15, 2025
Climate Agreements Favor the West, Leaving Africa and Global South to Bear the Brunt
Dec 15, 2025
How African Musicians Are Guardians of Social Change, Emancipation, Heritage & Authenticity
Dec 15, 2025
Unlocking Prosperity: How African Nations Can Harness Congo Basin's Economic Potential
Dec 10, 2025
Africa's Digital Sovereignty Hinges on Homegrown Talent, Rwanda ICT Minister Says
Nov 28, 2025
Ghana Economic Rebound Tames Inflation, Cuts Debt, and Bolsters Currency Amid BRICS Pivot
Nov 27, 2025
Global South Forges New Model for Multilateral Cooperation at G20
Nov 25, 2025
'Life of an African is Substandard' to Tobacco Companies, Zambian Activist Sounds Alarm
Nov 24, 2025
'South-South Collaboration is About Problem-Solving,' Expert Says
Nov 24, 2025
G20: 'Africa Does Have Significant Leverage,' Think Tank Chief Says
Nov 21, 2025
Africa's First AI-Themed Film: Ushering in Revolutionary Era for Continent's Cinema
Nov 14, 2025
"Nothing for Us Without Us": African App Earns Global Acclaim for Empowering Deaf Community
Nov 14, 2025
African Explorer Set for Daring Road Trip Across Russia to Debunk Western Myths
Nov 12, 2025
Is Shale Gas the Key to Revolutionizing South Africa's Energy Security?
Nov 07, 2025
Deepening Ties: Russia Aims for Significant Trade Growth With Africa by 2030
Nov 06, 2025
Nigeria’s AI Boom Ignites Multi-Billion Investment Surge in Data Centers
Nov 01, 2025
Nigeria's Path to a Bright Economic Future Sparks Reflections
Nov 01, 2025
Record Gold Prices Reflect De-dollarization Trend, Stirring Opportunity for Africa
Oct 28, 2025
Nigerian Church Asserts Transformative Path as Moral Conscience of Western Anglicanism
Oct 23, 2025
Global Response to African Displacement Crises Bears ‘Traces of Colonialism,’ Expert Says
Oct 20, 2025
'Access to Energy is a Basic Right,' Sudan's Energy Minister Says
Oct 17, 2025
Nigeria Targets Major Cut in Raw Material Imports to Unlock Manufacturing Potential
Oct 11, 2025
Nigeria–Kenya Satellite Partnership Signals Africa’s Space 'Reawakening' - Expert
Oct 10, 2025
Zimbabwe’s Economy Rebounds With Strongest Export and Forex Surge in Years
Oct 09, 2025
Africa’s Bitcoin Confidence Surges With $210 Million Investment Drive
Oct 07, 2025
Fueling Future: Russia's Collaborative Solutions to Africa's Energy Challenges
Sep 26, 2025
Zambia's Bull Run: How the Local Stock Market Outpaced Global Giants
Sep 25, 2025
Africa Celebrates Women Scientists Revolutionizing the Continent’s Food Security
Sep 24, 2025
'Why Would Anybody in Africa Take Orders From Macron in France?' British Journo Asks
Sep 23, 2025
‘Significant Leap’: Africa’s Agribusiness Expected to Hit $1 Trillion by 2030
Sep 22, 2025
Africa Tops Global Stablecoin Adoption, Leapfrogging Digital Finance
Sep 12, 2025
'Africa is the Future:' Russia's Sports Initiatives Spark New Generation of Athletes
Sep 12, 2025
Ghana 'Places Premium' on Russia’s Tech to Supercharge Economic Growth: Ghanaian MP
Sep 10, 2025
Nigerian Researchers Declare War on Fake News in Africa in Bold New AI Project
Sep 09, 2025
Nigeria's Oil Refinery Will 'Displace European Markets in West Africa,' Expert Says
Sep 05, 2025
Mobile Solar Cinema Ignites Storytelling Revolution in Rural Africa
Sep 05, 2025
'Visa-Free Africa Will Dismantle Colonial Barriers Dividing Africa,' Campaigner Says
Sep 05, 2025
'Africa is Reservoir of Influence and Originality,' Says Fashion Expert
Sep 03, 2025
Multipolarity Crystallizes at SCO Summit
Sep 02, 2025
Suez Synergy: Russia, Egypt Forge Strategic Path for Global South Cooperation
Aug 27, 2025
EU-Banned Pesticides Decimate Africa’s Bees, Risk Food Security
Aug 27, 2025
Africa Steps Up Efforts to Combat Antibiotics Misuse Across the Continent
Aug 25, 2025
BRICS Grain Exchange Promises Efficiency African Farmers Can Build On
Aug 22, 2025
Solar-Powered Transport Drives 'Economic Independence' for Rural Zimbabwean Women
Aug 22, 2025
Med Student Revolutionizes Hearing Care in Rural South Africa
Aug 19, 2025
'One of the Most Consequential Meetings of the 21st Century': Putin-Trump summit
Aug 18, 2025
Africa to Gain Investment Boost from Return of Gold Holdings and Foreign Reserves
Aug 15, 2025
'Intelligence Has No Passport': Top African Mathematician Urges Homegrown AI
Aug 12, 2025
How Uganda’s Low-Cost Smart Farming Tool Can Secure Africa’s Food Future
Aug 12, 2025
How a Tech-Driven NGO is Revolutionizing Africa's Rural Women's Economic Power
Aug 07, 2025
Namibia Taps Russian Expertise to Boost Energy Self-Sufficiency
Aug 01, 2025
Can AI Make Africa’s Rapidly Growing Cities More Livable and Just?
Jul 28, 2025
Can Nigeria Become Africa’s Drone Superpower? 'The Ball Has Been Set Rolling', Expert Says
Jul 25, 2025
'Twas Mixed Feelings': Northern Nigeria’s First Female Clinical Pharmacy Professor
Jul 22, 2025
African Scientist Hacks Mangosteen Rinds to Create Supercapacitors for Devices
Jul 14, 2025
How a $400 Million Processing Plant Could Transform Nigeria's Rare-Earth Sector
Jul 14, 2025
Africa’s New Payment System: Secret Weapon Against Dollar Dominance
Jul 11, 2025
How to Build People-Centered Healthcare System for Africans From the Bottom Up
Jul 10, 2025
Why the African Union Fired Back at Fitch's Blunder
Jul 08, 2025
Ghana Eyes BRICS Membership as MP Hails It 'Best Thing That Will Ever Happen'
Jul 03, 2025
Fitch's Downgrade of Afreximbank Reveals Deeper Issue of Systemic Rating Bias
Jul 01, 2025
Africa's Energy Drive Reflects Its Growth Potential, Oil and Gas Expert Says
Jun 30, 2025
'Cryptocurrency is an Instrument of the Future,' Nigeria's SEC DG Says
Jun 25, 2025
'We Have Seen Growth of Sizable Russian Investments,' Tanzanian Official Says
Jun 24, 2025
'Happy to be Part of Global Digital Forum, Because It's Hosted in Russia,' IT Expert Says
Jun 23, 2025
'Africa Needs to Ride on Russia for Smart Partnerships,' Zimbabwean Official Says
Jun 20, 2025
How Ghanaians Are Transforming Future of Their Cocoa Industry
Jun 20, 2025
'Black Box Rating Models' Don't Reflect Africa's Economic Potential, Expert Says
Jun 03, 2025
'It's Just a Chain of Exploitation Happening in Africa', Workers' Rights Advocate Says
Jun 03, 2025
How AI-Powered Technical & Vocational Education Can Reshape Africa
May 30, 2025
How Nigerian Humorist Fights African Stereotypes With TikTok Satire
May 23, 2025
Witchweed: Kenya Strikes Back at the ‘Botanical Vampire’ Threatening Food Security
May 20, 2025
Africa's Private Capital Attracts Global Investors
May 19, 2025
Africa's Medical Ingenuity Transforms Lives and Builds Healthier Futures
May 12, 2025
How Are Western Diets Making Africa Sick?
May 07, 2025
Will US Tariffs Trigger Africa’s Economic Reinvention?
May 05, 2025
How Homegrown Fertilizer is Revitalizing Uganda's Coffee Farms
Apr 24, 2025
Branding Africa: It’s Time to Forge a Bold Narrative and Reclaim Identity
Apr 18, 2025
How Kenya's Flower Industry is Blossoming Into New Markets Globally
Apr 17, 2025
Gagarin Defied All Odds, Botswana's Space Chief Reflects on Cosmonautics Day
Apr 11, 2025
Can Urgent Action Halt the Extinction of Africa’s Goliath Beetles?
Apr 11, 2025
Ghana and Zimbabwe’s Ancestral Treasures Dazzle at UNESCO
Apr 10, 2025
Welcome Home: Ghana Reconnects Diaspora with Citizenship Drive for National Growth
Apr 07, 2025
From Cream to Crisis: What's Behind Africa's Skin Bleaching Epidemic
Apr 02, 2025
How Ghana Combats Rising Internet Safety Threats to Protect Children
Mar 31, 2025
New Way of Measuring Inflation: What Changed and Why It Matters to Nigerians
Mar 27, 2025
Gabon Leverages Mineral Wealth to Drive Economic Growth
Mar 26, 2025
Who Really Benefits? The Uncomfortable Truth About Africa-Europe Economic Relations
Mar 24, 2025
Western Telecom’s AI Project in Africa Ignores the Continent's Linguistic Diversity
Mar 20, 2025
How Nigerian and Russian Cinema Can Reshape Global Filmmaking
Mar 18, 2025
Uncovering the Taung Child's True Legacy Beyond Colonial Narratives
Mar 13, 2025
Africa's Journey Towards Sustainable Environmental Stewardship
Mar 11, 2025
Do Africa's UN Votes on Ukraine Reflect A New Geopolitical Reality?
Mar 10, 2025
USAID in Africa: Development Partner or Trojan Horse?
Mar 07, 2025
Can Medicine and Music Blend? This Doctor Makes it Happen
Mar 04, 2025
Can Nigeria Become Africa's AI Powerhouse?
Feb 26, 2025
DRC Crisis: What is Driving the Conflict?
Feb 25, 2025
Kenya Harnesses AI to Save its Forests from Destruction
Feb 18, 2025
African Union: What Key Issues Does It Face Today?
Feb 17, 2025
Unusual Local Solution to African Food Security
Feb 11, 2025
Nigeria Strengthens Global Ties With Strategic BRICS Partnership
Feb 06, 2025
How Ideological Battles Shaped Africa's Destiny
Feb 04, 2025
African Culture Makes its Voice Heard: Time to Reflect and Honor a Legacy
Jan 31, 2025
Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Hit Historic Highs: What’s Behind the Rise?
Jan 28, 2025
How Western Second-Hand Clothes Undermine African Textile Industry
Jan 21, 2025
Over $60 Billion at Stake: Libya’s Battle to Repatriate Gaddafi-Era Secret Bonds from US
Dec 30, 2024
2024 in Review: Africa Steadily Positions Itself as Powerful Force
Dec 28, 2024
Is Africa's Debt Reaching Breaking Point?
Dec 27, 2024
South African Doctor Makes History With World’s First 3D-Printed Middle Ear Implant
Dec 26, 2024
Colonial Legacy of Cultural Heist: How Western Museums Resist Returning Africa’s Artifacts
Dec 23, 2024
Zimbabwe to Ditch Colonial-Era Names of Provinces, Pushes Gold-Backed Currency
Dec 19, 2024
Can World’s Largest Free Trade Agreement Double Intra-African Trade in 5 Years?
Dec 17, 2024
Africa's Gene Pool: A Critical Source for Pharmaceutical Research & Development
Dec 16, 2024
Mahama’s Comeback: What Ghana's President Elect Means for the Nation's Future
Dec 12, 2024
Why is Africa Prioritizing Value Addition and Revenue Growth in its Critical Minerals Revolution?
Dec 10, 2024
From Buzzing Bees to Sniffer Rats: Unsung Heroes of Africa's Wildlife Conservation
Dec 06, 2024
'Galamsey': How Ghana Is Tackling Illegal Artisanal Mining
Dec 03, 2024
How Collaborative Action Can Tackle Antibiotic Resistance in Africa
Dec 02, 2024
African Manufacturers Unite to Build Resilience and Enhance Global Competitiveness
Nov 25, 2024
How Misleading Western Narratives Drain $4.2 Billion from Africa Yearly
Nov 08, 2024
Turning Vision into Reality: South African Scientist Makes Solar Power Breakthrough
Nov 02, 2024
Calls to Reform Multilateral Institutions Echo Africa and the Global South's Longstanding Demands
Oct 30, 2024
BRICS Common Carbon Market: Russia’s Vision for Climate and Economic Gains for Africa
Oct 28, 2024
BRICS Declaration: 'Resolutions Also Give us Sense of Level of Analysis Done,' Expert
Oct 25, 2024
'BRICS Help Other Economies Rediscover Themselves,' Nigerian Academic Says
Oct 25, 2024
Africa's Crypto Boom: How the Continent is Racing Ahead in Global Digital Finance
Oct 16, 2024
Rwanda Partners Russia's Rosatom to Build Nuclear Power Plant
Oct 14, 2024
From Sputnik to Climate Solutions: Africa’s Growing Footprint in Space Tech
Oct 10, 2024
Rosatom Inspires Africa's Next Generation of Nuclear Scientists & Decision-makers
Oct 07, 2024
How New African Auto Brand is Pushing Continent's Automotive Renaissance
Sep 27, 2024
Russia's Educational Influence Grows in Africa With Public Diplomacy Push
Sep 20, 2024
Russia-Africa Currency Shift: Nigeria's Chance for Enhanced Economic Opportunities
Sep 20, 2024
Cultural Pride & Diaspora Power on Display at August Edo Festival Russia
Sep 18, 2024
Nigerians in Diaspora: A Vital Force for Nation-Building, Bilateral Relations With Russia
Sep 13, 2024
African Women in Science: Shaping Brighter Future for Continent
Sep 13, 2024
China & Russia Lead Charge in Global Power Shift
Sep 10, 2024
How South Africa is Pioneering Advances in Modern Medicine
Sep 02, 2024
Historic First: Africa Showcases Advancements in Astronomy
Aug 27, 2024
Igbo Community in Russia: Catalyst for Strengthening Russia-Nigeria Cooperation
Aug 23, 2024
Investigative Journalist Exposes UK NGO's Attempt to Sabotage Nigeria's Energy Sector
Aug 20, 2024
Zimbabwe Adopts Strategic De-Dollarization Roadmap, Shifts to Gold-Backed ZiG
Aug 16, 2024
How Africa Can Strengthen Its Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition
Aug 14, 2024
Is Nigeria's Proposed Homegrown Nigerium Blockchain Key to its Data Sovereignty?
Aug 09, 2024
From Board to Pitch: Sports as Bridge for Global Diplomacy & Cultural Exchange
Aug 08, 2024
African Governments Opt for Gold Amid Rising Distrust in Dollar
Aug 08, 2024
Africa's Malaria Crisis: Can GMO Mosquitoes Come to Rescue?
Aug 08, 2024
Charting Course for Awareness on Brain and Neurological Health in Africa
Jul 25, 2024
GMOs: Is Nigeria's Food Security Under Threat?
Jul 18, 2024
Russia Increases Access to Higher Education for African Youths
Jul 15, 2024
Chocolate's Dark Secret: Wealthy Companies, Impoverished Farmers
Jul 12, 2024
Is Unified Visa Key to Southern Africa's Economic Prosperity?
Jul 09, 2024
'We Call Ourselves an Entrepreneurial State', State Minister Says
Jul 08, 2024
How Africa Fights Drug Abuse
Jul 05, 2024
Technological Sovereignty: Can Africa Wean Itself From Western Dependence?
Jul 02, 2024
Redefining Education for Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth & Prosperity
Jun 25, 2024
'Eventful and Productive': Putin's State Visits to North Korea and Vietnam
Jun 24, 2024
Nigeria's Mining Sector Gets Major Boost From Russia's Rosatom
Jun 21, 2024
African Development Bank Group Launches New 10-Year Plan for the Continent
Jun 21, 2024
Macron's Policy Missteps Erode French Influence in Former Colonies
Jun 14, 2024