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Next Africa
Episodes — page 4
- What's Driving The Protests Over The Ivory Coast Presidential Election?
Opposition parties are protesting in Abidjan after court rulings blocked key opposition figures from standing in October’s presidential election. The decisions paved the way for 83…
- Could President Trump Recognise Somaliland’s Independence?
Somaliland, which proclaimed independence from Somalia in 1991, is willing to offer the US a military base at the entrance to the Red Sea and critical-minerals deals in its quest f…
- Why African Banks Are Playing Hardball On Debt
African development banks are locked in a dispute with African nations like Ghana and Zambia over deals to restructure their debts. As the countries finalize debt relief agreements…
- Have US Tariffs Thwarted South Africa’s G20 Presidency?
G20 finance ministers met in Zimbali in South Africa this week, but even with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping the event - Donald Trump's trade policy dominated discuss…
- Can West Africa Capitalize On The Growing Demand For Coffee
Demand for coffee is growing globally - but despite much of it being grown on the continent, very little is roasted locally to be sold and drunk there. West African Entrepreneur Ha…
- Will The US End The War Between Congo and Rwanda?
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to bring an end to conflict in eastern Congo, where millions of people have died and multitudes have been displaced over the…
How US Aid Cuts Left The Fight Against HIV In CrisisWinnie Byanyima, the executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS, has told Bloomberg that US cuts to foreign aid have left the global fight against HIV…
- Why Kenyans Are Back on the Streets: Protests, Corruption, and a Crisis of Trust
A year since deadly protests against the Kenyan government saw more than 60 people killed, Kenyans are again taking to the streets to protest police brutality. These protests, t…
- A US Tax With Big Consequences For Africa
US President Donald Trump is proposing a 3.5% tax on remittances by non-citizens as part of the Republican tax bill currently working through the Senate. On today’s episode of th…
- The Billion-Dollar Potential of African Sport in the Diaspora
The return of the Unity Cup after 21 years electrified London’s Brentford Stadium, drawing record crowds and reigniting diasporan pride. With planning already underway for the 2026…
The Inside Story Of Ramaphosa's Encounter with TrumpSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Washington last week to ease tensions amid a barrage of criticism from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly spread false claim…
- Africa Takes Centre Stage at The Qatar Economic Forum
The future of Africa's economic progress, security and stability has been a key topic at this year's Qatar Economic Forum , an event powered by Bloomberg. How can the continent ass…
Nigerian Investors Bet On Nollywood For Blockbuster ReturnsNollywood is bringing a touch of West Africa to the Cannes Film Festival. My Father’s Shadow is making history as the first Nigerian Film to be an Official Selection at the Festiva…
- Why Sudan Blames The UAE For Port Sudan Drone Strikes
Armed drones struck the airport and harbor in Sudan’s main coastal city Port Sudan, escalating a deadly conflict between the North African nation’s army and the Rapid Support Force…
- Is Russia Recruiting Young African Women To Make Drones?
With influencer ads and high-profile marketing campaigns, Russia’s global outreach program is operating across Africa, offering young women work-study opportunities in the Alabuga…
- IMF Spring Meeting 2025: What the Global Slowdown Means for Africa
At the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, DC - the trade war and its impact on the global economy is the centre of attention, and putting more pressure on the African governments t…
- Tariffs, Trump, and the Stakes for Lesotho
Lesotho was hit with the highest U.S. tariffs on the African continent, a 50% levy on its exports, before President Donald Trump paused the move for 90 days. The kingdom’s trade mi…
- Will Formula One Finally Come Back To Africa?
Formula One cars last raced in Africa in 1993, but now a concerted effort from investors and governments are trying to bring the races back to the continent. Bloomberg’s Senior Af…
Flash Episode: Assessing The Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs On AfricaPresident Trump imposed the steepest American tariffs in a century as he steps up his campaign to reshape the global economy. Many African countries have been hit with the so-calle…
- How Polo Became the Sport of Business Kings in Nigeria
Some call it the sport of kings or the passport to the world, and in Nigeria Polo has become a business essential. In Lagos, government ministers and business leaders play side by…
