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The Bad Natives

Where Africa meets the world. 

  1. 6D AGO

    As the GULF Burns, is AFRICA Merely COLLECTING Cheques and INHERITING Chaos?

    Send us Fan Mail In 2026, the global order is fracturing. As the US-Israel-Iran war cripples the Gulf and closes the Strait of Hormuz, African "oil giants" like Nigeria and Mozambique are seeing their reserves soar. But beneath the surface-level profits, a darker reality emerges. From the EAC's hollow expansion to ECOWAS's role as a "civilian enforcer," we explore whether Africa’s regional blocs are genuine shields or just regional life support systems for autocrats. With THOUSANDS of African workers likely to flee the Gulf if the war continues,  and returning to unprepared homelands, we ask: is the continent truly rising, or just cashing in on a catastrophe it can't control?

    1h 6m

  2. MAR 11

    The US-Israel vs Iran War: Why Africa Is Winning Big and Losing Everything.

    Send us Fan Mail The Middle East has exploded into war, and Africa is caught between a windfall and a wipeout. While the Suez Canal dies, South African ports see possibilities of minting money as the world’s essential pitstop. Nigeria and Angola could bask in an oil payday if the war is drawn out, but for the rest of the continent, "petrol-inflation" and fertiliser shortages threaten to spark domestic uprisings. From Iranian drones in the Sahel to Melania Trump’s surreal UN debut, we’re unpicking the chaos.

    58 min

  3. MAR 6

    DEBT, OIL, AND DEADLY GAMES: Will Museveni 2026-2031 Be a HOUSE OF CARDS, Face Regional War Risks?!

    Send us Fan Mail Museveni’s 71% landslide is haunted by the mystery of Bobi Wine, whose post-election disappearance via "mystery helicopter" signals a deep legitimacy crisis. Internally, a debt-ridden economy—projected at 55.5% of GDP—threatens NRM’s patronage system, while the Speakership becomes a succession frontline. Regionally, Uganda is playing a high-stakes double game, hosting RSF leader Hemedti despite Gen. Muhoozi’s "genocidal murderer" labels. By acting as a logistical hub in the Sudan conflict, the regime risks a Red Sea blowback. Is the 40-year-old establishment finally buckling under the weight of debt and regional warfare?

    1h 42m

  4. MAR 4

    Is African Revolution Dead, Technocrats Winning, or the Old Order is Just Waiting to Eat Them Up?

    Send us Fan Mail Africa stands at a crossroads. In South Africa, a new “Post-Heroic” era is quietly taking shape, focusing on pragmatic infrastructure, institutional stability, and a vision of unity. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, some of the continent’s brightest reformers, once celebrated young stars like Nuhu Ribadu and Nasir El-Rufai,  find themselves trapped in political battles and toxic civil conflicts, showing how easily talent and ambition can be undermined when institutions fail. In this episode of Bad Natives, we explore the fate of reformers, the rise of pragmatic governance, and the structural challenges that determine whether Africa’s brightest minds can truly transform the continent. Tune in for a deep dive into leadership, institutional politics, and the future of African change.

    47 min

  5. FEB 25

    Terrorism in Nigeria - Boko Haram, Bandits and Broken Local Government

    Send us Fan Mail Nigeria is facing a dangerous escalation of terrorism and mass kidnappings, with armed groups exploiting weak governance, porous borders, and ungoverned spaces. In this in depth conversation, security and conflict expert Murtala Abdullahi, who specializes in the Lake Chad region, examines how terror networks, including Boko Haram factions and criminal bandit groups, are expanding their reach across Nigeria. The discussion explores the takeover of national parks and forest reserves as safe havens for militants, the collapse of effective local government authority, and evolving trends in mass abductions for ransom. Beyond Nigeria’s borders, the conversation analyzes the regional spillover, warning of growing instability in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Benin Republic as extremist groups push further into coastal West Africa. This episode breaks down what the data shows, why existing security strategies are failing, and what the rising wave of violence means for Nigeria and the wider region if urgent reforms are not undertaken

    47 min

  6. FEB 18

    BNP 046: Talk-Shop in Dangerous Times?: African Union Faces Its Moment of Truth

    Send us Fan Mail As African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa February 14-15, 2026, for the 39th AU Summit, the Union confronts its sternest test since 2002. From water security and reparatory justice to cyber-warfare, sham elections and a cash-strapped Somalia mission, critics say the AU looks weak and “tin-eared.” With Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye assuming the chair amid the DRC war, and calls for pragmatic peacekeeping reforms growing louder, this episode asks: can the AU reinvent itself — or is Africa outgrowing its own Union? #BadNativesPodcast #AUSummit2026 #AfricanUnion #AddisAbaba #PeaceAndSecurity #WaterSecurity #ReparatoryJustice #SomaliaMission #DRCConflict #M23 #CyberWarfare #AfricanPolitics #Geopolitics #AUReform #PanAfricanism  #FredNgoga  #LieslLouwVaudran #EvaristeNdayishimiye  #InternationalCrisisGroup

    1h 4m

  7. FEB 11

    EP 045: From Flood Deaths to Grammy Prizes: Are Africans Victims of Incompetence?

    Send us Fan Mail From Morocco’s flooded streets to the "gilded cage" of the Grammys in Hollywood, we tear down the curtains of African victimhood. We tackle Climate Scapegoating, asking why Mozambique schools collapse while Bangladesh saves thousands, and why we allow our leaders to blame the sky for infrastructure failures and corrupt contracting. Switching gears to the arts, we debate whether Afrobeats titans like Burna Boy and Wizkid are wasting their breath chasing Western validation when they should be building an "African Grammys" at home. We wrap with a look at the fatal cost of cultural taboos and the "smooth trunk" death trap. Are we victims of the weather, or just bad executives of our own future?

    46 min

  8. FEB 9

    EP 044: The Great Global Reset: Is Africa the Prize or the Bystander?

    Send us Fan Mail This week we dive into the fallout of Davos 2026. As Trump and Carney spar over the ruins of globalism, Africa has moved from "at the table" to "on the menu." We ask: why is the continent’s leadership silent while the world carves up the new map? Plus, the IShowSpeed phenomenon. He generated 93.1 billion impressions in Kenya and became the first Black creator to hit 50 million subscribers while in Nigeria. Why did it take a YouTuber to dismantle the "safari and suffering" trope that legacy media has spent billions protecting? Finally, we look at the "Will for Peace 2026" naval drills. When the South African military ignores a direct order from President Ramaphosa to snub Iran, who is actually in charge of the Republic?

    50 min
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Where Africa meets the world. 

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  • Creator
    The Bad Natives
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Bad Natives Podcast.
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