Spotlight on Africa

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Spotlight on Africa Podcast

An in-depth look at an important story affecting the African continent today.

  1. 6 SEPT

    Algeria heads to polls: Tebboune favoured amid rights concerns

    Some 24 million Algerians vote on Saturday to elect their next president, with incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune the clear favourite of only three candidates. If Algeria has enjoyed economic and social stability during his five years in power, human rights organisations warn of a decrease of freedom and rights.

    18 min

  2. 23 AUG

    Decolonising Beauty campaign honours Africa’s diverse aesthetics

    Decolonising Beauty is a campaign designed by the production company Zikora Media to educate the public and celebrate the rich tapestry of indigenous and local beauty customs across Africa. This week we speak with its founder, Chika Oduah.

    17 min

  3. 9 AUG

    South African artist Gavin Jantjes on his major retrospective

    RFI's Spotlight on Africa met with artist Gavin Jantjes to chat about his To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023. The exhibition traces his journey as "a creative agent of change" from South Africa to Europe, celebrating his multifaceted roles as painter, printmaker, writer, curator and activist.

    18 min

  4. 27 JUL

    Africa and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

    The Paris Olympics are officially open, and athletes from Africa are competing in a broad range of disciplines. In this episode of the podcast, we look at what to expect from the African teams.

    16 min

  5. 14 JUL

    Kagame poised to extend rule for fourth term as Rwanda heads to polls

    2024 is a big election year for the world and especially for Africa, and in July all eyes are on Rwanda.

    14 min

  6. 28 JUN

    African displacements and the search for refuge, in life and art

    Displacement takes many forms, from refugees forced into exile to returnees who find themselves strangers in what was once home. In this episode, we speak to aid workers about the very different experiences of refugees in Sudan and Mauritania, and hear from an artist who draws inspiration from his own migrations between France, Algeria and beyond.

    22 min

  7. 14 JUN

    Global South amplifies calls for compensation for historical injustices

    This week, we are addressing the issue of reparations for historical injustices, including slavery, colonial violence, and war crimes. Calls for compensation are gaining momentum, particularly in the Global South, with a strong focus on the Caribbean and Africa.

    18 min

  8. 31 MAY

    With South Africa's ANC losing majority, coalition government looms

    In this episode of Spotlight on Africa, Melissa Chemam discusses the recent elections in South Africa and the possibility of the ruling ANC losing its overall majority, potentially forcing it into a coalition government.

    19 min
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An in-depth look at an important story affecting the African continent today.

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  • Creator
    RFI English
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Rfi
  • Show Website
    Spotlight on Africa

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