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The Discourse, a business podcast that analyses major Economic and burning issues on the continent of Africa. It examines the stability of Africa's economies and development. Join j-Lake's The Discourse on Spotify. j-Lake

  1. 08/02/2024

    Message Passed - End Bad Governance Protests

    Thousands took to the streets in Nigerian cities in anti-government protests against the high cost of living in the country, driven by crippling inflation and a devalued currency. The demonstration resulted in the Police using tear gas to disperse crowds in the apital, Abuja, and in the nation’s second largest city, Kano, and other cities. Many Nigerians blame the cost-of-living crisis on reforms introduced last year by President Bola Tinubu, who canceled a popular fuel subsidy and took steps that devalued the naira. Ene Obi speaks on the protests.

    7 min

  2. 07/30/2024

    Why the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE in Nigeria Protest Must Hold

    In a bold push for transformative change, Nigerian youth are gearing up for a nationwide peaceful protest from August 1 to 10, 2024, demanding a more equitable society with effective leadership, affordable food, zero hunger, and a reduced cost of living. The movement, undeterred by warnings and opposing views from certain political quarters, aims to bring attention to the pressing issues plaguing the nation. However, the government of the day has been given reasons why the protest should not hold. On the other hand, these youth are insisting to hit the streets for a change. Follow the discussion with Adenola Michael and Opatola Victor.

    33 min

  3. 07/25/2024

    Ugandans on The Gen Z Revolution

    Uganda is joining the streak of protests in Africa, following the unending demonstrations in Kenya. How will this play out with an old hand of President Yoweri Museveni? Yoweri Kaguta Museven, Ugandan President is Africa’s fourth-longest-serving head of state. My guests are Ruth Adong, a journalist and, most recently, a podcaster and Vincent Kasozi, a journalist based in Kampala, Uganda.

    27 min

  4. 07/25/2024

    William Ruto Must Go! The Gen Z Revolution

    We continue in the conversation on the Gen Z organized protests in Kenya. This episode features Brenda Wanjiru, a youth peace and security advocate and Harry Kivayiru, a member of the Gen Z Movement.

    27 min

  5. 07/24/2024

    The Gen Z Revolution - Kenyan Protests

    All over Africa, protest movements are emerging. We have seen thousands of people taking to the streets of Kenya and other countries; they demonstrate, tweet and blog for more democracy, self-determination and against authoritarian governments. In this series of the Gen Z revolution editions, the first part centres around the protests in Kenya, incidentally organized by young Kenyans who have forced the current President William Ruto to fire almost the entire cabinet. My guest is Victor Otengo, a journalist in Kenya and currently the head of entertainment at Kenya's biggest digital media outlet TUKO.co.ke.

    28 min

  6. 03/16/2024

    Is the Nigerian Army overwhelmed?

    This episode of the Discourse focuses on the unending security challenges in Nigeria. Authorities in Nigeria may be running out of time to secure the release of the hostages in northwestern Kaduna state, as the kidnapping gangs have vowed to kill the captives if their demands are not met. My guests will tell us why the Army is finding it difficult to take out the bandits and their activities, which are gaining momentum.

    39 min
  7. AfCFTA ONLINE TRADING PLATFORM - THE GAME CHANGER?

    12/04/2020

    AfCFTA ONLINE TRADING PLATFORM - THE GAME CHANGER?

    In a major step forward in the practical implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Economic Commission for Africa has launched an online trading platform that will facilitate trading between buyers and suppliers when the agreement starts next year. Known as the African Trade Exchange (Atex), the business-to-business e-commerce platform will not only improve cross-border trade but also provide businesses with quality products from verified African suppliers in an efficient way at reduced average trading costs based on AfCFTA rules.

    12 min
  8. #END SARS - SEGALINK EDITION

    10/10/2020

    #END SARS - SEGALINK EDITION

    The call for a reform of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force has heightened, seeing young Nigerians hitting the streets to reiterate the calls. In recent days, More Nigerians are coming to join in the protest, while those in the diaspora have been showing massive support. These include Nigeria’s top UFC Champion Israel Adesanya. Today’s podcast takes a look at the origin of the #endsars campaign and the expected outcome of the years-long campaign.

    20 min
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The Discourse, a business podcast that analyses major Economic and burning issues on the continent of Africa. It examines the stability of Africa's economies and development. Join j-Lake's The Discourse on Spotify. j-Lake

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  • Creator
    j-Lake
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © j-Lake
  • Show Website
    The Discourse