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📌 The Scramble for Africa :Unraveling the European Colonial Divide
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📌 Decolonisation and the Birth of African Nations
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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 AfricaChapters0:00 — Introductions and welcome1:17 — Aya joins from Galveston; joking about the “youth serum”2:26 — U.S. politics, Trump, and priorities4:12 — Bill Cassidy, Todd Blanche, and Republican complicity6:52 — Data centres in Texas7:28 — Cambridge professor Jason Arday and media pressure11:01 — Story 1: Uganda honours Netanyahu’s brother12:54 — Why the Uganda statue story is a diversion16:21 — Media framing, Palestinian solidarity, and sovereignty19:27 — Museveni, Besigye, and political repression in Uganda21:25 — Story 2: Why many African countries stay with the ICC22:48 — ICC, UN reform, and global power imbalance26:10 — Museveni and the ICC/ICJ history28:09 — Why African nations may stay in the ICC33:23 — ICC, Gaza, and global attention on the courts34:43 — Story 3: Morocco, Spain, and migration leverage36:16 — Morocco-Spain conflict and the Western Sahara angle40:53 — Spain’s colonies in Africa and media framing46:47 — Introduction to the final story: South Africa and land seizure47:43 — South African land law, apartheid legacy, and U.S. reaction48:53 — Why land redistribution is just and necessary51:53 — Historical land records and compensation research idea54:48 — “The audacity of whiteness” and white nationalism57:54 — ANC coalition politics and Afriforum60:16 — Closing thoughts on South Africa, change, and resistance61:23 — Wrap-up, thank-yous, and next week’s guest62:44 — Black August, political prisoners, and Rethinking Freedom64:24 — Book announcement and contact info65:25 — Sign-offSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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 movementsChapters00:00 Introduction and guest overview02:18 Vijay Prashad on why he writes and the importance of storytelling04:27 Reflections on Burkina Faso and the absence of images of Ibrahim Taro06:55 The steps of regime change and US strategies08:44 US military bases and control of Africa's resources12:21 Africa's internal rivalries and their impact on geopolitics15:28 The role of Bretton Woods institutions and economic strangulation21:02 Can Africans do economics? The need for indigenous economic models22:29 The importance of reading Sankara and decolonising knowledge26:43 Preparing the military for regime change and corruption tactics28:57 Making the economy scream and US economic warfare30:30 Mobilising unrest and public opinion for coups32:42 Denying involvement and the manual of assassination36:29 The challenge of global resistance and the decline of the West39:52 The future of Cuba and US sanctions44:33 Western Sahara, colonialism, and cultural narratives49:01 The symbolism of monarchy and the fight for sovereignty51:53 Hope, community, and solidarity in resistance movements55:54 The importance of community and global solidarity56:50 Conclusion and final thoughts from Vijay PrashadSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

Trump Weighs War in Africa, The New Scramble is on, and Impunity shows up again | African News ReviewIn 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 conflictsChapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:59 Climate crises in Texas and political updates03:50 US political landscape and foreign policy analysis08:02 US military options in Mali and resource interests12:55 Historical context of resource exploitation in Africa22:06 Kenya’s civil society and foreign military training controversy28:04 France’s influence in Africa and neocolonial tactics42:13 Gabon’s political transition and foreign relations46:58 Africa’s resource sovereignty and economic independence54:08 The myth of colonial borders and African unity01:02:01 The role of African elites and external powers01:09:56 Closing remarks and next week’s guestSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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 manipulation04:03 - Trump’s court settlement on taxes raises questions10:50 - Kenya’s land conflicts with multinational corporations21:16 - Historical atrocities during colonial Kenya28:10 - Cape Verde’s racial and colonial legacy40:26 - Uganda’s oil pipeline and sovereignty concerns59:58 - Restrictions on African students studying abroad55:50 - Political repression in Uganda under Museveni57:03 - Upcoming discussion on Fanon’s "Black Skin, White Masks"78:08 - Recommended reading on colonial history and resistanceSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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 AfricaChapters00:00 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 AfricaSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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 alliancesChapters00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Topic03:01 Understanding the Current Situation in South Africa05:12 Historical Context of South Africa's Challenges08:03 The Role of Leadership in South Africa's Crisis10:37 Global Influences on South Africa's Political Landscape13:16 Xenophobia and Its Historical Roots16:13 Parallels of Anti-Blackness in South Africa and the U.S.18:36 The Impact of Media and Representation21:20 The Future of Black Identity and Citizenship24:11 Concluding Thoughts on Global Anti-Blackness27:56 Global Parallels: The Struggles of the Dispossessed31:01 Reparations and Global Alliances: A Call to Action34:05 The Dangers Facing African Americans Today35:37 Education and Economic Challenges for Black Communities37:33 The Need for International Alliances39:09 Opposition and the Risks of Activism40:26 Addressing Xenophobia and Economic Desperation43:19 The Role of Civil Society in Global Issues45:43 Capital Mobility vs Labour Mobility: A South African Perspective47:06 Strategies for Preempting Systemic AdaptationSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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 geopoliticsChapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation05:15 Supreme Court Rulings and Their Implications10:45 The Situation in Sudan and International Response15:59 The Role of International Institutions21:39 Final Thoughts on Africa's Future and Liberation26:38 Challenging Resource Management in Africa26:57 Guinea's Gold Export Ban: A New Economic Strategy28:33 The Importance of Telling African Stories29:04 Celebrating African Progress Amidst Challenges30:01 Historical Context: Guinea's Independence from France31:19 The Impact of Colonialism on African Resources32:06 The Future of Gold Processing in Africa33:39 Unity Among African Nations for Sovereignty35:46 The Role of War in Resource Control37:00 Democracy: A Question of Authenticity38:43 Rethinking Democracy in the West40:49 Kenya's Response to External Pressures47:37 The Controversy of the US Ebola Facility in Kenya51:05 The Hubris of American Exceptionalism52:23 Questioning Leadership and Accountability54:21 People Power and Sovereignty56:08 Anti-Migrant Sentiment in South Africa57:04 The Irony of Liberation Marches59:01 The Real Issues Behind Migration01:00:34 Funding the Dissension01:02:48 Historical Context and Healing01:04:42 Upcoming Conversations on Reparations01:06:20 The African Continental Free Trade Area01:12:11 Reparations Agenda and ImplementationSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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-colonialismChapters00:00 Introduction and Community Celebrations01:46 U.S.-Israel Relations and Political Dynamics04:08 The Impact of Reparations and Historical Context13:54 Barbados Prime Minister's Manifesto for Reparations17:52 The Role of Women in Reparations and Historical Narratives24:57 Knowledge Gaps and the Importance of Education28:25 Colonial Legacy and Identity30:15 Mozambique's Gas Project: Hope or Exploitation?35:19 Displacement and Its Consequences40:38 Justice and Accountability in Africa45:12 The DRC's Struggle for Control of Its Resources53:15 Negotiating as One: The Power of Unity in Africa55:04 Harnessing African Expertise: The Call for Self-Reliance57:07 Creating Enabling Environments: Attracting Talent Back to Africa57:14 Funding Our Future: The Role of African Elites01:00:23 Building Our Own Institutions: The Need for Control01:02:14 Exploitation and Arms Dealing: A Critical Examination01:06:28 Racism in Framing: The Media's Role in Perception01:14:05 Conclusion: The Importance of Black Media and Community SupportSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Panellist Introductions01:33 Voter Apathy and Representation in Local Elections06:05 Political Climate and Community Engagement11:52 Environmental Impact of Oil Companies in Nigeria19:57 Legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa and Ongoing Struggles28:58 Anti-Migrant Sentiment in South Africa and Its Consequences43:27 Confronting Oppression and Accountability44:10 Lessons from Steve Biko and South Africa's Struggles45:52 Economic Realities and the Future of South Africa46:45 The Role of African Unity in Economic Sanctions49:01 Activism and Historical Context in South Africa50:58 Political Dynamics and the ANC's Silence52:25 The Impact of Immigration Policies on Sports56:35 FIFA's Complicity and the Somali Referee Incident61:06 Distractions in Sports and Political Awareness67:10 Haiti's Revolutionary Legacy and FIFA's CensorshipSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.

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 controlChapters00:00 Introduction and Panellist Introductions01:14 Milton's Insights from Cuba06:19 Cuban Resilience and US Sanctions08:17 Local News and Political Updates14:40 Language and Identity in Jamaica27:50 France's Acknowledgement of Colonial Harm33:20 Colonial Legacies and Modern Impacts37:03 Miseducation and Disinformation39:48 The Question of Accountability43:48 Environmental Concerns in Resource Extraction50:15 The Need for Sovereignty and Local Expertise54:59 The Role of Leadership in Neocolonialism01:02:00 The Ebola Quarantine Controversy in KenyaSend us Fan Mail Support the showAfrica 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.