Spotlight on Africa

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Spotlight on Africa

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

  1. 29 DE NOV.

    How harmful stereotypes and media bias are costing Africa billions

    Harmful stereotypes about Africa in the global media are costing the continent billions each year and shaping damaging perceptions, campaigners are warning. A recent report explored the economic impact of biased media narratives, linking them to lost investment opportunities and higher borrowing costs for African nations.

    22min

  2. 15 DE NOV.

    Africans push food systems and climate justice at Cop29

    This week's Spotlight on Africa dives into Cop29’s critical discussions on climate change – focusing on food systems, green energy funding and who should pay for climate disasters. With talks underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, negotiators and experts are grappling with solutions to the growing crisis.

    21min

  3. 1 DE NOV.

    Cultural exchanges beyond borders as African art gains global interest

    African contemporary arts are attracting increasing interest thanks to a packed season stretching from Europe to Africa. Artists and curators from across the continent and the diaspora reflect on the impact of cultural exchanges beyond their borders – from London to Paris, Luanda to Dakar.

    18min

  4. 18 DE OUT.

    Ghana grapples with crisis caused by world's throwaway fashion

    This week's podcast focuses on textile waste from fast fashion. As cheap clothes from China, Asia and Europe increasingly end up in West Africa, pollution is rising – particularly in Ghana. RFI spoke to Greenpeace Africa investigators to understand the scale of the issue and how to combat it.

    23min

  5. 4 DE OUT.

    What are Africa's economic needs amid rising competition between China and the West?

    Following a month filled with key summits and continued trade negotiations across Africa, this week's edition of Spotlight on Africa examines the growing rivalry between China and Western nations as they vie for business opportunities on the continent.

    16min

  6. 20 DE SET.

    Zambia leads solar shift amid southern Africa's hydroelectric drought

    With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap. Spotlight on Africa focuses this week on progress made in Zambia.

    16min

  7. 6 DE SET.

    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.

    18min

  8. 23 DE AGO.

    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.

    17min
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Sobre

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

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  • Criado por
    RFI English
  • Anos de atividade
    2017 - 2024
  • Episódios
    24
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Radio France Internationale
  • Site do podcast
    Spotlight on Africa

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