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Adesoji Iginla with Milton Allimadi & Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq.
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For long the story of the hunt has glorified the hunters, now the lions have decided to reframe the narrative. Africa talks back.With African News Review, you can expect engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights into📌 The Scramble for Africa :Unraveling the European Colonial Divide 📌 African Leaders Who shaped History : Stories of Courage and Vision📌 Pan Africanism : ideologies and Impact on Unity and Identity 📌 Decolonisation and the Birth of African Nations📌 The Cold War in Africa: Proxy Battles and their Aftermath 📌 Contemporary Africa : Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities.📌 Books on Africa and African on the continent and the Diaspora.Come with me and Let’s begin

  1. 22h ago

    EP 11 William Ruto's Silence; France's Visa Wall and the Pipeline Uganda Can't Stop | African News Review

    This week on African News Review, watch Adesoji Iginla, alongside Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., take on four stories that the mainstream press is softening. 🇰🇪 DEL MONTE KENYA: State violence is protecting foreign capital in Kenya, and we ask what accountability means when the state protects investment rather than the citizen. 🇨🇲 CAMEROON: France's new visa wall is locking Cameroonian students out of paid-for degrees. We connect it to France's May 2026 non-EU tuition hike and the 2023-24 Sahel visa suspensions. 🇨🇻 CABO VERDE: Cabo Verde's unresolved colonial identity crisis after its historic World Cup run and a curriculum critics say erases colonial crimes, fifty-one years after Amílcar Cabral's independence. 🇺🇬 UGANDA & TOTALENERGIES: Ugandan farmers are taking TotalEnergies to a UK court to stop the EACOP pipeline before it ever pumps oil. In this episode: *The US governor’s request for disaster aid amid political bias (00:41) *Collapse of Trump’s settlement agreement linked to tax immunity clauses (04:03) *The ongoing Kenyan land and water disputes involving large multinational corporations (10:50) *Historical roots of land dispossession and colonial violence in Kenya’s Mau Mau uprising (21:16) *Cape Verde’s legacy of colonialism, colourism, and internal racial hierarchies (28:10) *Uganda’s oil pipeline projects and their impact on indigenous land and sovereignty (40:26) *The global effects of educational policies that restrict African students studying abroad (59:58) *The fight against external exploitation and calls for African economic and political sovereignty (42:20 & 55:50) Chapters: 00:41 - US climate crisis and presidential election manipulation 04:03 - Trump’s court settlement on taxes raises questions 10:50 - Kenya’s land conflicts with multinational corporations 21:16 - Historical atrocities during colonial Kenya 28:10 - Cape Verde’s racial and colonial legacy 40:26 - Uganda’s oil pipeline and sovereignty concerns 59:58 - Restrictions on African students studying abroad 55:50 - Political repression in Uganda under Museveni 57:03 - Upcoming discussion on Fanon’s "Black Skin, White Masks" 78:08 - Recommended reading on colonial history and resistance Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

  2. Jul 12

    EP 10 Mbappé Silences A Racist and Ghana's Stance on South Africa's Afrophobia | African News Review

    This week on African News Review, join Adesoji Iginla alongside Comrade Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. as we reframe four major stories through an Afrocentric lens: The UAE-backed secret training camps fuelling Sudan's civil war; French prosecutors investigating a Paraguayan senator's racist attack on Kylian Mbappé; Ghana's diplomatic standoff with South Africa, and new allegations that Shell knowingly misled UK courts. We explore critical issues affecting Africa and the diaspora, including political tensions, social justice, and regional conflicts. Join us for an in-depth discussion on recent events, historical context, and actionable insights for change. Takeaways *Ghana delays South African President Ramaphosa's visit due to xenophobic protests *Ghana's stance on xenophobia and intra-African trade *The role of the AU in addressing regional conflicts and sanctions *The history and impact of the Biafra conflict and Milton Allimadi's upcoming book *UAE-backed Sudanese rebels training in Libya and regional destabilisation *Shell's alleged misleading of UK courts over Nigerian oil pollution case *Racist abuse of footballer Kylian Mbappé and global anti-racism efforts *The legacy of colonial borders and African identity *The influence of foreign powers in African conflicts and resource control *Women leaders and resistance movements across Africa Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of key issues *Ghana postpones visit by South African President Ramaphosa *Ghana's stance on xenophobia and intra-African trade *Milton Allimadi discusses the Biafra conflict and his upcoming book *UAE-backed Sudanese rebels training in Libya *Shell's legal challenges over Nigerian oil pollution *Racism in sports and anti-blackness in global football *The legacy of colonial borders and African identity *Legal battles and resource control in Africa *Women in resistance and leadership in Africa Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

  3. Jul 5

    EP 9 Dr Gerald Horne on Afrophobia and The South Africa Conspiracy | An African News Review Special

    South Africa is once again convulsed by violence, but this time, the target isn't apartheid's old guard. It's other Africans. Migrants, refugees, and Black foreign nationals are being hunted, beaten, and driven from their homes in a wave of Afrophobic terror. In this special hour-long edition of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. sit down with renowned historian Dr Gerald Horne, author of White Supremacy Confronted and Blows Against the Empire, who discusses the complex history and current political situation in South Africa, exploring themes of imperialism, white supremacy, and global alliances. He provides deep insights into how historical forces shape present-day xenophobia, economic struggles, and political shifts. Drawing on Dr Horne's decades of scholarship on the global structures of white supremacy and the long history of anti-imperialist resistance, we trace the line from colonial-era "divide and rule" tactics to the economic precarity and political scapegoating fueling today's violence. We examine this crisis through the Pan-African analytical tradition, refusing easy answers and confronting the structures that benefit when Africans turn on each other. Takeaways *Historical roots of xenophobia in South Africa *Impact of imperialism and white supremacy on current politics *Role of global alliances and US influence in South Africa *The rise and fall of ANC leadership and internal conflicts *Economic challenges and land redistribution debates *The influence of international actors like Elon Musk and Western countries *Parallels between anti-blackness in the US and South Africa *The importance of international solidarity and alliances Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Topic 03:01 Understanding the Current Situation in South Africa 05:12 Historical Context of South Africa's Challenges 08:03 The Role of Leadership in South Africa's Crisis 10:37 Global Influences on South Africa's Political Landscape 13:16 Xenophobia and Its Historical Roots 16:13 Parallels of Anti-Blackness in South Africa and the U.S. 18:36 The Impact of Media and Representation 21:20 The Future of Black Identity and Citizenship 24:11 Concluding Thoughts on Global Anti-Blackness 27:56 Global Parallels: The Struggles of the Dispossessed 31:01 Reparations and Global Alliances: A Call to Action 34:05 The Dangers Facing African Americans Today 35:37 Education and Economic Challenges for Black Communities 37:33 The Need for International Alliances 39:09 Opposition and the Risks of Activism 40:26 Addressing Xenophobia and Economic Desperation 43:19 The Role of Civil Society in Global Issues 45:43 Capital Mobility vs Labour Mobility: A South African Perspective 47:06 Strategies for Preempting Systemic Adaptation Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

  4. Jun 28

    EP 8 Apartheid Erased | Guinea's Gold | Ebola Climbdown | Malema vs Operation Dudula | UK-UAE Sudan Cover-Up | African News Review

    This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., examines four major stories in Western media. 🏊 COMMONWEALTH GAMES: 40 years after Annette Cowley Nel was banned from the 1986 Edinburgh Games during the global anti-apartheid boycott, we unpack the BBC's framing. 🦠 KENYA vs. THE US: Health Minister held in contempt of court for defying a ruling against a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia. 🇿🇦 OPERATION DUDULA'S "LIBERATION MARCH": Julius Malema calls it Afrophobia. As Operation Dudula and March and March plan nationwide demonstrations for June 30. 🇸🇩 SUDAN: BRITAIN'S COVER-UP: A Yale war crimes investigator said Britain had two years of warning the El Fasher siege would end in genocide BUT…  In this episode, we explore critical global issues including US and UK foreign policies, African resource sovereignty, and the importance of grassroots activism. Our discussions highlight the need for strategic resistance and informed leadership in navigating complex international dynamics.  Takeaways *US and UK foreign policies in Africa *Resource control and economic sovereignty *Grassroots activism and community resistance *International law and reparations for Africa *Case studies: Sudan, Guinea, South Africa *Impact of colonial history on current geopolitics Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation 05:15 Supreme Court Rulings and Their Implications 10:45 The Situation in Sudan and International Response 15:59 The Role of International Institutions 21:39 Final Thoughts on Africa's Future and Liberation 26:38 Challenging Resource Management in Africa 26:57 Guinea's Gold Export Ban: A New Economic Strategy 28:33 The Importance of Telling African Stories 29:04 Celebrating African Progress Amidst Challenges 30:01 Historical Context: Guinea's Independence from France 31:19 The Impact of Colonialism on African Resources 32:06 The Future of Gold Processing in Africa 33:39 Unity Among African Nations for Sovereignty 35:46 The Role of War in Resource Control 37:00 Democracy: A Question of Authenticity 38:43 Rethinking Democracy in the West 40:49 Kenya's Response to External Pressures 47:37 The Controversy of the US Ebola Facility in Kenya 51:05 The Hubris of American Exceptionalism 52:23 Questioning Leadership and Accountability 54:21 People Power and Sovereignty 56:08 Anti-Migrant Sentiment in South Africa 57:04 The Irony of Liberation Marches 59:01 The Real Issues Behind Migration 01:00:34 Funding the Dissension 01:02:48 Historical Context and Healing 01:04:42 Upcoming Conversations on Reparations 01:06:20 The African Continental Free Trade Area 01:12:11 Reparations Agenda and Implementation Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

  5. Jun 21

    EP 7 Mia Mottley Reparations Drive, Resource Theft And Dodgy Arms Deals | African News Review

    In this week's episode, Adesoji Iginla is joined by Comrade Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., to connect FOUR stories from the mainstream media which together tell one story about how African lives, African history, and African resources are treated by global institutions and world powers. In this episode, we explore global geopolitics, reparations, African sovereignty, and the impact of colonial history on current affairs. Our panel discusses recent developments in international relations, the importance of African unity, and strategies for economic independence. Takeaways *African reparations movement and historical context *Impact of colonialism on African resource control *Geopolitical shifts involving the US, Israel, and the Middle East *The role of African elites in post-colonial development *Mozambique's gas project and resource exploitation *Historical significance of Versailles in the colonial context *African unity as a strategy for economic independence *The influence of Western powers and neo-colonialism Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Community Celebrations 01:46 U.S.-Israel Relations and Political Dynamics 04:08 The Impact of Reparations and Historical Context 13:54 Barbados Prime Minister's Manifesto for Reparations 17:52 The Role of Women in Reparations and Historical Narratives 24:57 Knowledge Gaps and the Importance of Education 28:25 Colonial Legacy and Identity 30:15 Mozambique's Gas Project: Hope or Exploitation? 35:19 Displacement and Its Consequences 40:38 Justice and Accountability in Africa 45:12 The DRC's Struggle for Control of Its Resources 53:15 Negotiating as One: The Power of Unity in Africa 55:04 Harnessing African Expertise: The Call for Self-Reliance 57:07 Creating Enabling Environments: Attracting Talent Back to Africa 57:14 Funding Our Future: The Role of African Elites 01:00:23 Building Our Own Institutions: The Need for Control 01:02:14 Exploitation and Arms Dealing: A Critical Examination 01:06:28 Racism in Framing: The Media's Role in Perception 01:14:05 Conclusion: The Importance of Black Media and Community Support Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

  6. Jun 14

    EP 6 Banned Referee, Stolen History, Xenophobic Mobs and Shell's 66-Year Cover-Up | African News Review

    In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla and panellists Aya Fubara Eneli and Milton Allimadi discuss pressing issues affecting African communities, including voter apathy in local elections, the environmental impact of oil companies in Nigeria, and the ongoing struggles for representation and justice.  They explore the legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa, the consequences of anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa, and the need for community engagement and political activism to address these challenges. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of oppression, accountability, and the historical context of South Africa's struggles, drawing parallels with current events in Haiti and the impact of FIFA's policies.  They discuss the importance of economic equity, the role of African unity, and the need for political activism in addressing systemic issues. The conversation highlights the significance of historical memory in shaping contemporary struggles for justice and equality. Takeaways *Voter apathy is a significant issue affecting representation. *Community engagement is crucial for political change. *The environmental impact of oil companies is devastating in Nigeria. *Ken Saro-Wiwa's legacy continues to influence activism today. *Anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa reflects deeper socio-economic issues. *The need for transparency in environmental cleanup efforts is critical. *Political leaders must prioritise the needs of their communities. *Historical context is essential for understanding current events. *Collaboration between generations can lead to innovative political strategies. *The struggle for justice and representation is ongoing. *The need for accountability in addressing oppression. *Steve Biko's insights remain relevant in today's struggles. *Economic inequality persists in post-apartheid South Africa. *African unity is crucial for economic stability. *Activism must be rooted in historical context. *Political dynamics influence the ANC's actions. *Immigration policies affect sports and cultural representation. *FIFA's decisions reflect broader systemic issues. *Haiti's revolutionary history is often suppressed. *Sports can distract from pressing political issues. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Panellist Introductions 01:33 Voter Apathy and Representation in Local Elections 06:05 Political Climate and Community Engagement 11:52 Environmental Impact of Oil Companies in Nigeria 19:57 Legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa and Ongoing Struggles 28:58 Anti-Migrant Sentiment in South Africa and Its Consequences 43:27 Confronting Oppression and Accountability 44:10 Lessons from Steve Biko and South Africa's Struggles 45:52 Economic Realities and the Future of South Africa 46:45 The Role of African Unity in Economic Sanctions 49:01 Activism and Historical Context in South Africa 50:58 Political Dynamics and the ANC's Silence 52:25 The Impact of Immigration Policies on Sports 56:35 FIFA's Complicity and the Somali Referee Incident 61:06 Distractions in Sports and Political Awareness 67:10 Haiti's Revolutionary Legacy and FIFA's Censorship Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

  7. Jun 8

    EP 5 Ebola, Poison, Mines & Patois | African News Review

    This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, with Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., reframes the narrative from an Afrocentric perspective. We break down four stories that reveal one uncomfortable pattern: African and Afro-Caribbean lands, bodies, and cultures are still being used as buffers, sacrifice zones, and extraction sites for Western wealth and comfort. This panel discussion covers a wide range of critical issues, including the impact of colonialism on language and identity, environmental and health concerns from colonial and corporate exploitation, and the ongoing fight for sovereignty and justice across Africa and the Caribbean. 🇫🇷 CHLORDECONE | France finally admits it poisoned Guadeloupe and Martinique with a banned pesticide, decades after banning it at home. 🇲🇬 RARE EARTHS | Rio Tinto is accused of contaminating rivers in one of Madagascar's poorest regions to extract minerals destined for Western EVs and wind turbines. Green energy for whom? 🇰🇪 EBOLA IN KENYA | The US refused to bring Ebola patients home — and asked Kenya to host them instead. Is this a partnership or a patron-client relationship? 🇯🇲 JAMAICA'S LANGUAGE WAR | A Jamaican MP was silenced in parliament for speaking Jamaican, the language of 95% of the population. The rule? English only. Takeaways *Impact of colonial language policies on identity *Environmental damage from colonial resource extraction *Historical reparations and colonial compensation *The role of education in resistance and empowerment *Current struggles for sovereignty and resource control Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Panellist Introductions 01:14 Milton's Insights from Cuba 06:19 Cuban Resilience and US Sanctions 08:17 Local News and Political Updates 14:40 Language and Identity in Jamaica 27:50 France's Acknowledgement of Colonial Harm 33:20 Colonial Legacies and Modern Impacts 37:03 Miseducation and Disinformation 39:48 The Question of Accountability 43:48 Environmental Concerns in Resource Extraction 50:15 The Need for Sovereignty and Local Expertise 54:59 The Role of Leadership in Neocolonialism 01:02:00 The Ebola Quarantine Controversy in Kenya Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

  8. May 31

    EP 4 Pope Apologises for Slavery | Cuba War Threat | Africa's Last Colony | Senegal's Crisis Explained | African News Review 🌍

    This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla with Aya Fubara Eneli Esq, cut through the headlines and reframe four major stories from an Afrocentric point of view.  This episode covers a wide range of global and African issues, including the historical role of the Catholic Church in slavery, the ongoing conflict over Western Sahara, US-Cuba relations, and the importance of understanding history beyond headlines.  The hosts emphasise the need for critical awareness and responsible decision-making in geopolitics and resource control. 🕊️ STORY 1 — POPE LEO XIV APOLOGISES FOR SLAVERY  Pope Leo XIV has issued the Catholic Church's most explicit apology yet for its role in legitimising the transatlantic slave trade — including the 1452 and 1455 papal bulls that gave European kings legal authority to enslave Africans. Ghana called it an "act of moral courage." But is an apology enough? We ask: where are the reparations, and why did it take 571 years? ⚖️ STORY 2 — RAÚL CASTRO INDICTED: IS CUBA NEXT?  The US Department of Justice has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes. With the USS Nimitz in the Caribbean and Trump saying "Cuba is next," we analyse the Monroe Doctrine playbook — and ask what Africa should make of a superpower that indicts foreign leaders to justify military intervention. Plus: Cuba's forgotten role in Angola's liberation from apartheid. 🏜️ STORY 3 — WESTERN SAHARA: AFRICA'S LAST COLONY  Ryanair is selling flights to "your Moroccan adventure" in Dakhla — a city in Western Sahara, a territory the UN still classifies as a non-self-governing territory under occupation. We expose Morocco's tourism strategy as a tool of territorial normalisation, unpack the Green March of 1975, and ask why the African Union's formal recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is being quietly undermined by African states opening consulates in occupied territory. 🔥 STORY 4 — SENEGAL'S REVOLUTION IN CRISIS  Ousmane Sonko — jailed, persecuted, and barred from the 2024 election — is now Speaker of the National Assembly, just days after being sacked as Prime Minister by his own former ally, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The split is really about one question: does Senegal submit to the IMF, or chart a sovereign economic path? We connect this to Burkina Faso, Mali, the CFA franc, and the structural ceiling on African economic sovereignty. 🎙️ African News Review is a weekly podcast reframing the narrative from an Afrocentric point of view. We go beyond the headlines to give African and diaspora audiences the context, history, and analysis that mainstream media leaves out.  Takeaways * The Catholic Church's role in legitimising slavery * The Western Sahara conflict and colonial legacy * US-Cuba relations and historical indictments * Media narratives and African liberation stories * The impact of global policies on Africa and the Caribbean Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:39 Global Health Concerns: The Ebola Outbreak 05:09 Afrophobia and the Ghanaian Response 06:13 Papal Apology: The Catholic Church and Slavery 19:34 U.S.-Cuba Relations: Historical Context and Current Events 26:32 Political Manoeuvring and Cuba's Role 28:15 Media Narratives and Historical Context 32:08 Defining Terrorism and Its Implications 35:46 Impact of Sanctions on Cuba 37:35 US Intervention and Global Consequences 45:11 Tourism and Colonial Legacies 51:54 The Call for Equitable International Law 55:37 The Complex History of Western Sahara 56:36 Political Dynamics in Senegal 01:01:30 The Rise of Usman Sonko 01:06:53 The Future of Senegalese Politics 01:09:00 The Danger of Personal Rivalries in Politics 01:12:22 Reflections on History and Education Send us Fan Mail Support the show Africa is not a story of victims. It is a story of resistance, resilience and reclamation. That is the story we tell here — every single week. African News Review Subscribe. Share. Stay informed. Stay sovereign.

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For long the story of the hunt has glorified the hunters, now the lions have decided to reframe the narrative. Africa talks back.With African News Review, you can expect engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights into📌 The Scramble for Africa :Unraveling the European Colonial Divide 📌 African Leaders Who shaped History : Stories of Courage and Vision📌 Pan Africanism : ideologies and Impact on Unity and Identity 📌 Decolonisation and the Birth of African Nations📌 The Cold War in Africa: Proxy Battles and their Aftermath 📌 Contemporary Africa : Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities.📌 Books on Africa and African on the continent and the Diaspora.Come with me and Let’s begin

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    Adesoji Iginla with Milton Allimadi & Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
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