The Africa Briefing

Loye Oyedotun & Folakunmi Pinheiro
  • 4.9 (12)
  • News Commentary
  • Updated weekly

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

  1. 1 Jan

    What happened in Africa in 2025 (and what we're expecting in 2026)

    In this episode, Loye and Fola give out awards for 2025. They select their Leader of the Year, Story of the Year, Election of the Year, Startup of the Year, “What in the World” of the Year, “Thank God That’s Not Our Leader” of the Year, and finally closing with stories they’re looking out for in 2026. Happy New Year you beautiful people!  Time stamps 02:05 Leader of the Year 10:57 Story of the Year 21:14 Election of the Year 26:58 Startup of the Year 33:40 “What's in the World” of the Year 38:18 “Thank God That’s Not Our Leader” of the Year  42:44 Stories for 2026 https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

    55 min

  2. 02/09/2025

    End of Season Two (Meji Meji!)

    Season Two of The Africa Briefing has officially come to an end. Loye and Fola announce that they will be back on the 1st of December for their end of year wrap up and awards. Time stamps: N/a https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

    2 min

  3. 13/08/2025

    No Country for Old Ambassadors

    In this episode, Loye and Fola provide updates on Nigeria’s lack of ambassadors, an offer made by Somaliland to President Trump, and the acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+ and what it means for the African media landscape. But first, they provide quick updates on Alassane Ouattara’s announcement of his decision to run for a fourth term in the upcoming Ivorian elections, as well as on the recent helicopter crash in Ghana. Time stamps: 01:02 Updates on Alassane Ouattara’s announcement to run for a fourth term and on the helicopter crash in Ghana 03:51 Where are Nigeria’s ambassadors? 09:22 Somaliland’s offer to Trump 18:24 Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice 34:44 What in the world https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

    39 min

  4. 29/07/2025

    Biya, Gnassingbé, and Museveni walk into a bar

    Summary In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss a recent allegation by a police commissioner in South Africa that top ANC officials are involved in a criminal syndicate; the state of democracy across the continent; and Nigeria's macroeconomic successes that fail to trickle down to the everyday citizen. Time stamps 1:48 Mkhwanazi takes on the ANC 12:48 Democratic backsliding on the continent 21:24 Tinubu's economic reforms 35:45 What in the world https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

    43 min

  5. 15/07/2025

    Minerals No Get Enemy

    In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss the political developments in Mali under the junta leader, Gen. Assimi Goïta; the potentials and pitfalls of the new opposition coalition in Nigeria, the African Democratic Congress; and the increasing importance of Africa’s critical minerals in geopolitics and international relations. At the start of the episode, they briefly comment on the passing of President Buhari and also provide an update on the new President of Afreximbank. Time stamps: 00:00 Comment on the passing of President Buhari 02:16 Introduction 03:32 Afreximbank update 04:29 Mali’s Gen. Assimi Goïta 12:14 Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress 24:37 Africa’s critical minerals 41:32 What in the World https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

    44 min

  6. 01/07/2025

    Cedi Boys Up!

    In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss the ongoing protests in Kenya, the decision by China to grant tariff free access for all African countries (minus Eswatini), and Ghana's economic recovery under President Mahama. They also address two questions a listener about Afrexim Bank. Listen till the end for a spicy what in the world from Kenya! Show notes: 01:20 Protests in Kenya 12:16 China’s tariff tango 27:26 Ghana’s economic recovery 39:35 Questions from a listener 41:50 What in the world https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

    45 min

  7. 19/06/2025

    Fitch don’t kill my vibe

    In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss some recent developments in Nigeria’s Fintech space, ongoing corruption trials involving a British-Malawian citizen, and the downgrading of Afreximbank’s credit rating by Fitch. Time stamps: 01:00 Fintech developments 13:18 Malawi corruption trial 20:19 Afreximbank’s credit rating 32:50 What in the World https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

    38 min

  8. 04/06/2025

    Uncle Sam meets Uncle Waffles

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the rise of authoritarianism in East Africa, emerging economic growth across the continent, and a diplomatic encounter between South African President Ramaphosa and former U.S. President Trump. Time stamps: 02:47 Authoritarianism in East Africa 09:15 Green Shoots Across Africa 19:21 Trump vs Ramaphosa 30:04 What in the World https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

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

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  • Creator
    Loye Oyedotun & Folakunmi Pinheiro
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Africa Briefing
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    The Africa Briefing