
A Brief Listen
Bite-sized African News delivered with a bit of banter. Episodes released every two weeks.
A Brief Listen
Ghana's Gold Diggers
This week we're discussing various pressing issues across Africa, including the illegal mining crisis in Ghana known as Galamsey, political unrest in Tunisia, Senegal's shifting political alliances, competition in Kenya's internet market with Starlink, Malawi's economic initiatives, JP Morgan's expansion into Africa, and Russia's growing influence in the region. We'll also be providing a comprehensive review of Nigeria's current state, touching on its economy, safety, tech investments, and governance.
Join us in keeping it brief across the continent.
Time stamps
00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Africa
01:05 Galamsey: The Crisis of Illegal Mining in Ghana
09:06 Political Unrest in Tunisia: Protests Against Authoritarianism
13:00 Senegal's Political Landscape: Snap Elections and Alliances
17:02 Competition in Kenya: Safaricom vs. Starlink
24:55 Malawi's Economic Revamp: New Airline Partnerships
28:54 JP Morgan's Expansion Plans in Africa
30:53 Russia's Growing Influence in Africa
33:55 Nigeria's State of the Nation: A Comprehensive Review
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