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Episodes — page 6
- How a Blocked Oil Pipeline Has Left South Sudan’s Economy In Tatters
The worlds youngest country, South Sudan, depends on its oil revenue to fund the country, but a blocked pipeline in war torn Sudan to it’s north - has stopped the flow oil and the…
- Why has Kenya’s Deputy President Been Impeached?
Three months after deadly protests on the streets of Kenya, the country is facing more political instability. Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua faces being removed from office by l…
- Why South Africa's Townships Suffer Worse From Climate Change
Catastrophic weather events from floods and storms to extreme heat are becoming more common as the climate continues to change, but the impacts are being felt worse among disadvant…
- Can Africa’s Richest Person Revive Nigeria’s Economy
As his new refinery begins gasoline production in Nigeria, Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote spoke exclusively to Bloomberg news. On this week’s podcast, Nduka Orjinmo joins J…
- Why Record Coffee Prices Are A Double-Edged Sword
Coffee prices are continuing to rise as weather events continue to hit supply. In Uganda farmers are receiving as much as 7000 shillings ($1.89) per kilo - but the windfall is also…
- Could New Rocket Launch Sites Fuel Africa’s Space Race?
As Bloomberg revealed this week, the Turkish government is in talks with Somalia over a potential rocket launch site in East Africa. So why is Africa attractive to the Space Indust…
- What China's economic woes means for African Debt
As the 9th Forum on China and Africa gets underway in Beijing, African leaders could find a partner that's less willing to open the checkbook than before. Bloomberg's Neil Munshi a…
- Could the Mpox Crisis Have Been Avoided?
Two weeks since the Mpox outbreak was declared a global health emergency, cases have already been seen far beyond Africa. Scientists and public health officials are now asking whet…
- As Gold Soars Nations Spot A Sparkling Opportunity
The price of gold has hit another record high, partly driven by demand from central banks that see it as a way of protecting themselves from economic and geopolitical turbulence. A…
- Mpox Outbreak Becomes A Global Health Emergency
A mutated strain of Mpox in Central Africa has been declared a public health emergency of international by the World Health Organisation. About 15,000 cases have been reported so f…
- How a $25 million shopping mall shows why Congo has no National ID System
The ability to prove your ID for a bank account or for public services may be taken for granted in much of the world - but many countries still lack this basic infrastructure. It’s…
- What’s gone wrong with Nigeria’s economy?
It should be Africa’s powerhouse, with major oil reserves and the continent's largest population. But Nigeria is facing the worse economic crisis in a generation. President Bola Ti…
- Is Michelin finally starting to notice African cooking?
It may have taken an intervention from a Hollywood star - but the Michelin Guide is slowly starting to recognise the rise of African cuisine in the fancy world of fine dining. Je…
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- Could Namibia See The World's Last Oil Rush?
Energies companies from across the world are rushing to exploit huge oil discoveries off the coast of Namibia. Total, Shell and Galp all have plans for projects - which could start…
- Will Rwanda ever see true democracy?
President Paul Kagame is likely to win reelection in Rwanda on Monday: he rarely wins less than 95% of the vote. But despite opposition figures being barred from standing against h…
- What rotten fruit tells you about South Africa's decaying infrastructure
South Arica's growing fruit exports have been a rare bright spot in a stagnant economy. Now they are in peril as well. The near-collapse of the state rail and ports company means 2…
- The Deadly Protests That Forced Kenya's President To Scrap Tax Hikes
Kenya’s President made a surprise U-turn and withdrew his controversial finance bill which would have raised more than $2bn in taxes. Widespread protests led to the storming of par…
- Could Solar Be The Answer To Africa’s Energy Crisis?
Countries all across Africa have some of the most potential for solar power in the world, receiving high levels of sunshine all year round. But costs and delays mean very few have…
- Why African Nations Are Betting On A Copper Coated Future
With the price of copper hovering around record highs thanks to the demand for the green transition - Zambia and the DRC want to seize an opportunity to capitalize on this and rebu…
