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Africa Aware is a podcast from the Chatham House Africa Programme bringing together the best international experts to provide original analysis on issues affecting the individual states of Africa, their international relations, and the continent as a whole.

  1. 10 jun

    Navigating Somalia's political stalemate

    As 15 May 2026 drew closer, there was growing uncertainty surrounding Somalia's next political transition. This date marked the official end of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term; yet no election date was set. Instead, the President officially signed a final set of constitutional amendments passed by majority vote in the Federal Parliament into law – he contends that this grants an extra year to his term which now expires on 15 May 2027. Opposition to the implementation of the constitutional amendments persists and Somalia now faces a political impasse that threatens to deepen political fragmentation. In this episode, Professor Afyare Abdi Elmi and Aweis Ahmed discuss scenarios to navigate Somalia's current political stalemate and pathways for a peaceful political transition.

    24 min.

  2. 9 apr

    Emergency Response Rooms: Sudan's humanitarian lifeline

    Since the war in Sudan began in 2023, grassroots, volunteer-led mutual aid groups – the Emergency Rooms (ERRs) – have delivered vital humanitarian assistance and played a key role in safeguarding civilian life across the country in the face of the devastating conflict. The work of the ERRs is grounded in the Sudanese tradition of 'nafeer', an Arabic word meaning collective action.  Less documented is the critical role Sudanese women play in responding to humanitarian needs arising from the conflict. They are at the forefront of providing medical assistance and psychosocial support, creating safe spaces for children and responding to gender-based violence. In this episode, we are joined by Alaa Hassan Taris and Khalid Gurashi, representatives of the ERRs who were in London to receive the Chatham House Prize in recognition of their crucial role in delivering humanitarian support during the ongoing war in Sudan. Dr Eva Khair, founder of the Sudan Transnational Consortium, also joins the conversation with Alaa and Khalid to discuss how vital grassroots-led responses are within the wider international humanitarian picture and highlight the imperative for continued advocacy on the global stage. Find more information about the ERRs and how to support their work here. The Chatham House Prize 2025 was generously supported by Dr Mo Ibrahim, Open Society Foundations and Quadrature Climate Foundation.

    22 min.

  3. 26 mrt

    Can minerals buy peace in the DRC?

    As a key mediator in the ongoing conflict in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United States has brokered peace agreements backed by security guarantees and by the investment potential of the country's vast mineral wealth.  However, critics warn this "minerals for peace" approach risks overlooking unresolved issues – from the protection of minority rights to the limited role of the African Union, and fragile state-society relations in the DRC.  In this episode, Christian-Géraud Neema and Joshua Walker join the Africa Programme's Romane Dideberg and Lisa Musumba to discuss how the short and long-term implications of the DRC's pivot to the US is affecting its strategic autonomy, mining sovereignty, and what it means for President Tshisekedi's political options.

    35 min.

  4. 18 mrt

    Rebuilding regional order and security in West Africa

    The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS early last year – and the subsequent formation of  the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – has posed a critical challenge for regional cooperation, particularly on security. According to the Global Terrorism Index, the Sahel is the "epicentre of terrorism" and rising insecurity is compounded by stalled progress on core issues including the right of hot pursuit, joint military operations, intelligence sharing and tackling illicit finance.  Following a panel event on West African security with Ghana and Nigeria's foreign ministers at Chatham House, Paul Ejime and Paul Melly join the podcast to discuss the ministers' call for local security solutions in the region.  The panel event formed part of the Chatham House Africa Programme's ongoing work on African peace and security. The Programme will shortly launch a new project focused on regional conflict systems in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel and Central Africa.

    24 min.

  5. 3 mrt

    Africa's digital future

    Africa's digital landscape is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving in the world. African states are not merely adopters of digital norms; they are shaping regulatory approaches in data protection and cybersecurity in addition to innovating mobile money ecosystems and digital health solutions among others.  While innovation hubs are dotted across the continent, growth amongst African states and local communities remain uneven due to infrastructure gaps, broadband affordability, energy reliability and regulatory fragmentation.  In this episode, Ambassador Philip Thigo and Hon. Neema Lugangira join the Africa Programme's Professor Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo and Lisa Musumba to discuss how digitalization can be harnessed to drive inclusive growth, strengthen institutions, and ensure that innovation translates into sustainable development outcomes.

    32 min.

  6. 12 feb

    Can the African Union withstand fractures to multilateralism?

    Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi assumed the leadership of the African Union (AU) at last year's 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly – ushering what many saw a moment of renewed hope and leadership reset. The AU, however, enters 2026 on uncertain ground. Conflicts are intensifying across several regions; while showing signs of resilience economic prospects remain fragile; and political settlements in a number of countries are under strain. All this is unfolding against the backdrop of shifting global priorities and waning international attention on Africa.  In this episode, Chatham House Africa Programme associate fellow, Professor Carlos Lopes, reflects on what lies ahead for the AU, the tests facing its leadership, and how Africa can navigate through changes in the global order.  Related content: Africa Aware: Strengthening African-led peace and security initiatives The AU–EU summit in Luanda must mark a strategic reset of relations Africa Aware: What the African Union's G20 membership means for Africa

    22 min.

  7. 6 feb

    Financing Africa's development

    The IMF's economic outlook for Africa in 2026 points to an average GDP growth rate of 4.3% – making it the fastest-growing region globally. In practice, however, per capita growth is far lower and various factors like persistent debt issues and a decline in official development assistance jeopardise this positive outlook.  In this episode, guests Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi (African Center for Economic Transformation) and Admassu Tadesse (Trade and Development Bank) explore strategies to ensure sustained economic growth matching the promising outlook for the continent. They discuss untapped policy actions to spur economic transformation as well as the role of regional financial institutions to meet the needs of African countries shaping their development agendas. Related content: Africa in 2026: Global uncertainty demands regional leadership Why an African Credit Rating Agency isn't a good idea for the region's borrowers

    46 min.

  8. 18-12-2025

    Strengthening African-led peace and security initiatives

    Reflecting on research conducted as part of a joint Chatham House and UNDP research project on 'African Peace Processes: Lessons Learned', this episode examines what makes peace processes 'stick'. Lisa Musumba is joined by project researchers Dr Abel Abate Demissie and Leonard Onyonyi to discuss the lessons learned from the Pretoria process linked to Ethiopia's Tigray war and Burundi's Arusha Accords. The episode closes with reflections from AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, from our conference in Addis Ababa on Africa's rising influence in foreign policy and global governance, exploring how African-led peace and security initiatives can be strengthened moving forward. Related content:  De-escalation is needed to prevent Ethiopia and Eritrea from going to war Chatham House hosts conference in Addis Ababa on Africa's rising influence

    32 min.
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Africa Aware is a podcast from the Chatham House Africa Programme bringing together the best international experts to provide original analysis on issues affecting the individual states of Africa, their international relations, and the continent as a whole.

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  • Maker
    Chatham House
  • Jaren actief
    2021 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    53
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    © Chatham House 2022
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