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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. 1d ago

    EP2 Museveni lauds Invader | Africa Quits the ICC | Morocco Outplays Spain | African News Review

    This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Comrade Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., Analyse recent events, media portrayals, and the importance of critical thinking in understanding international affairs. 🇺🇬 Uganda's military just built a statue honouring an invader, commissioned by the general in line to succeed 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni. Chad joins three other African countries in walking away from the International Criminal Court, right as the U.S. openly campaigns to dismantle the court entirely. 🇲🇦🇪🇸 In Morocco, King Mohammed VI uses migration as leverage over Spain, exposing Europe's only land border with Africa for what it really is: a 500-year-old colonial holdover. And in 🇿🇦 South Africa, the DA takes the ANC to court over land reform. We break down what the headlines leave out, and why it matters through an Afrocentric lens. Takeaways *Media propaganda and its impact on public perception *The role of the ICC and its influence in Africa *Uganda's political symbolism and international relations *South Africa's land seizure laws and historical context *The influence of Western powers on African politics *Historical narratives and their role in shaping current events *The importance of critical media literacy in Africa Chapters 0:00 —   Introductions and welcome 1:17 —   Aya joins from Galveston; joking about the “youth serum” 2:26 —   U.S. politics, Trump, and priorities 4:12 —   Bill Cassidy, Todd Blanche, and Republican complicity 6:52 —   Data centres in Texas 7:28 —   Cambridge professor Jason Arday and media pressure 11:01 — Story 1: Uganda honours Netanyahu’s brother 12:54 — Why the Uganda statue story is a diversion 16:21 — Media framing, Palestinian solidarity, and sovereignty 19:27 — Museveni, Besigye, and political repression in Uganda 21:25 — Story 2: Why many African countries stay with the ICC 22:48 — ICC, UN reform, and global power imbalance 26:10 — Museveni and the ICC/ICJ history 28:09 — Why African nations may stay in the ICC 33:23 — ICC, Gaza, and global attention on the courts 34:43 — Story 3: Morocco, Spain, and migration leverage 36:16 — Morocco-Spain conflict and the Western Sahara angle 40:53 — Spain’s colonies in Africa and media framing 46:47 — Introduction to the final story: South Africa and land seizure 47:43 — South African land law, apartheid legacy, and U.S. reaction 48:53 — Why land redistribution is just and necessary 51:53 — Historical land records and compensation research idea 54:48 — “The audacity of whiteness” and white nationalism 57:54 — ANC coalition politics and Afriforum 60:16 — Closing thoughts on South Africa, change, and resistance 61:23 — Wrap-up, thank-yous, and next week’s guest 62:44 — Black August, political prisoners, and Rethinking Freedom 64:24 — Book announcement and contact info 65:25 — Sign-off 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. Aug 2

    EP 1 Vijay Prashad - U.S. Neocolonialism in Africa | African News Review Special

    Historian Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and Chief Editor of LeftWord Books, joins African News Review for a special one-hour conversation tracing the arc from the Third World's founding "Quests" at Bandung to Washington's modern playbook of coups, sanctions, and lawfare. We talk about Prashad's two landmark books, The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World and Washington Bullets: A History of the CIA, Coups, and Assassinations, with a sustained focus on Africa and Cuba's decades of resistance to US destabilisation. Vijay Prashad discusses the mechanisms of regime change, imperialism, and the current geopolitical landscape, with insights into Africa, Cuba, and global resistance. This episode offers a deep understanding of how imperial powers manipulate political and economic systems to maintain dominance.  Takeaways *The nine-step manual for regime change *US military and economic strategies in Africa *The role of Bretton Woods institutions in Africa's development *The impact of colonialism and neocolonialism on African economies *The geopolitical significance of Western Sahara and Morocco *The resistance of Cuba against US sanctions *The rise of BRICS and challenges to Western hegemony *The importance of community, solidarity, and hope in resistance movements Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest overview 02:18 Vijay Prashad on why he writes and the importance of storytelling 04:27 Reflections on Burkina Faso and the absence of images of Ibrahim Taro 06:55 The steps of regime change and US strategies 08:44 US military bases and control of Africa's resources 12:21 Africa's internal rivalries and their impact on geopolitics 15:28 The role of Bretton Woods institutions and economic strangulation 21:02 Can Africans do economics? The need for indigenous economic models 22:29 The importance of reading Sankara and decolonising knowledge 26:43 Preparing the military for regime change and corruption tactics 28:57 Making the economy scream and US economic warfare 30:30 Mobilising unrest and public opinion for coups 32:42 Denying involvement and the manual of assassination 36:29 The challenge of global resistance and the decline of the West 39:52 The future of Cuba and US sanctions 44:33 Western Sahara, colonialism, and cultural narratives 49:01 The symbolism of monarchy and the fight for sovereignty 51:53 Hope, community, and solidarity in resistance movements 55:54 The importance of community and global solidarity 56:50 Conclusion and final thoughts from Vijay Prashad 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 26

    EP 12 Trump New War in Mali, France's New Scramble For Minerals & Britain's Impunity | African News Review

    Trump Weighs War in Africa, The New Scramble is on, and Impunity shows up again | African News Review In this episode, we analyse recent geopolitical developments, resource conflicts, and the role of colonial legacies in Africa, featuring insights from Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli. 🔥 TRUMP'S NEXT WAR? The Trump administration is weighing military strikes on the African continent — which would make it the 8th country bombed this term. We break this down. 🇬🇧 BRITISH IMPUNITY IN Former COLONY continues: The UK cancelled army training after local lawmakers demanded the power to prosecute British soldiers. 🇫🇷 FRANCE'S LAST AFRICAN ALLY gets the red carpet in Paris that looks a lot like the old Françafrique playbook, even as that country's opposition leaders sit in jail. 📜 DON'T BLAME BERLIN? Colonialism was a long time ago; get over it.  Takeaways *US military interventions in Africa *Resource exploitation and neocolonialism *Impact of colonial borders on African unity *Kenya’s civil society pushback against foreign military presence *Gabon’s political transition and foreign influence *Africa’s economic dependency and debt crisis *Historical context of African trade and colonisation *Role of external powers in African conflicts Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:59 Climate crises in Texas and political updates 03:50 US political landscape and foreign policy analysis 08:02 US military options in Mali and resource interests 12:55 Historical context of resource exploitation in Africa 22:06 Kenya’s civil society and foreign military training controversy 28:04 France’s influence in Africa and neocolonial tactics 42:13 Gabon’s political transition and foreign relations 46:58 Africa’s resource sovereignty and economic independence 54:08 The myth of colonial borders and African unity 01:02:01 The role of African elites and external powers 01:09:56 Closing remarks and next week’s guest 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. Jul 20

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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
    132
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    © 2026 African News Review
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