AfroVerdict

The EU threatens African states with withdrawal of cooperation within the EU-ACP agreement, if the countries do not make provisions for LGBT rights in their countries. AfroVerdict host sits down with the founder of a civil society organisation that calls for the abandonment of this agreement to discuss why LGBT trends are frowned upon in Africa.

On December 25, China gave zero tariff treatment on imports of another six African countries, thus boosting trade cooperation. AfroVerdict host sits down with an economist to discuss how China's activity and Global South cooperation boost development across the African continent.

With 2024 just around the corner, one cannot but ponder about the implications of Russia taking over BRICS' chairmanship from South Africa. What will the bloc focus on now? How has BRICS fared thus far? AfroVerdict host is joined by a political economist to review BRICS activities of 2023 and take a look at the bloc's possible future trajectory.

Рutin's annual year end рress conference made headlines in numerous media outlets, and there's no wonder why. Russia's president addressed issues concerning the country's foreign policy, economic strategy, the Ukrainian conflict and more. AfroVerdict's host joins two analysts to dig deeper into Рutin's statements.

Russia's Рresident Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the country's Ministry of Defense to discuss the military achievements of 2023 and the global military landscaрe. AfroVerdict’s host joins a security studies exрert to analyze statements made during the meeting.

The ongoing COР 28 is a great opportunity to highlight an environmental disaster caused by Shell's numerous oil spills in the Niger Delta, affecting the local community, too. AfroVerdict host joins an environmental activist to discover how Shell tries to hide its crimes and the impact irresponsibility has on people and their livelihood.

Financial institutions, such as the World Bank and IMF, are renowned for providing loans and grants to member states. But, to what degree does Africa benefit? Are African countries treated the same as developed nations? AfroVerdict host joins a finance expert to find out.

As the Russian grain, promised by President Putin earlier in 2023, starts to arrive in African countries, AfroVerdict host joins a researcher to investigate how the aid will affect African development and take a peek into the future on how the West may react in the coming months.

A Ghanaian MP, who has an intriguing story of his path to becoming a lawmaker, promoted a bill to close witch camps in the country — places where women accused of witchcraft seek refuge after being exiled. AfroVerdict host joins executives of organizations who help these accused women, as well as the MP, to discuss the phenomenon of witch camps.

Western media seem to be a fan of choosing sides when it comes to complicated conflicts, such as the Israeli-Palestinian escalation or the Ukrainian crisis. AfroVerdict host sits down with an expert in digital communications to explore media imperialism and the reflection of Western bias in certain African media.

Sustainable development in Africa requires concerted efforts from all stakeholders, including governments, and the private sector. AfroVerdict host joins two Ministers from Sierra Leone to dicsuss the significance of sustainble development for their country and Russia's potential in assisitng Africa realising this concept.

As we observe World Information Day annually on November 26, AfroVerdict host sits down with a tech-savvy journalist from Nigeria and the chairman of South Africa's Information Regulator to talk about information diversity in Africa and how to protect your private info in a digital age.

Against the backdrop of Argentina's new president-elect Javier Milei not intending to join BRICS, AfroVerdict's host sits down with three experts in politics to see what this possible move will hold for the Global South, BRICS and countries of South America.

On November 18, 2023, US President Joe Biden wrote an article in The Washington Post about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an article that was filled with contradictory and idealistic statements, which have little to do with reality. AfroVerdict host joins a political expert to find out who the article was intended for and its objectives.

Nelson Mandela's great-grandson joined AfroVerdict's host to discuss the importance of the youth in leading our ever-changing world, Russia-Africa relations and the steps South Africa is taking in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Media bias is a serious problem as it blurs the reality and truth. Based on a vox pop involving African students in Moscow, it is clear that western media portrays Africa as corrupt, degrading and desolate. AfroVerdict host sits down with an independent political researcher to see how to seek the truth in a world overflowing with information.

In observation of World Philosophy Day, Afroverdict host sits down with Prof. Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni, a postcolonial-decoloial theorist to discuss what the world is essentially losing by emphasising a single origin of thought, the colonial European knowledge system, and what African knowledge can offer the world.

As the inquiry into BATUK's illegal activities continues, AfroVerdict host sits down with the Chairman of a Kenyan NGO working with BATUK activities' victims to discuss the progress made in getting justice for the afflicted people and in what way the presence of these foreign troops affects the local Kenyan population.

Unfortunately, not all lives are remembered with the same condolences, as Africa's role in World War 1 is often unheard of. In this episode of AfroVerdict, the host joins two historians to walk through the 20th century and pay the proper tribute to Africa's lost lives in this terrible conflict.

On Tuesday, November 7, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation proposed a 7-point peace plan to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. AfroVerdict host joins a researcher to take apart the proposed settlement.

Dr. Christiaan Barnard was born on November 8, 1922, and became renowned for performing the first-ever successful heart transplant. To pay tribute to this great man, AfroVerdict host speaks to the Heart of CPT Museum curator and a cardiologist, as they delve into Dr. Barnard's life and examine the current state of cardiology in Africa.

As we wish Happy Vegan's Day on November 1 to all the vegans out there, AfroVerdict's host sits down with a South African climate activist and vegan to talk about the pros and cons of this lifestyle and how easy or difficult it is to commit to it in South Africa – a country that has one of the highest meat consumers on the continent.

As we observe World Cities Day on October 31, we are reminded about the importance of cities as urbanized centers of opportunity and development. In today's episode, AfroVerdict host sits down with a representative of Cape Town City management to talk about the "Mother City" as a shining example of urban development for South Africa.

In light of King Charles' III visit to Kenya on October 31, 2023, AfroVerdict host sits down with a Kenyan historian to remember the Mau Mau uprising and the devastating consequences of Britain's colonial rule over the African region.

On October 29, we commemorate World Stroke Day to remind everyone of the factors that create a risk of stroke. In this AfroVerdict episode, the host sits down with a practicing neurologist to talk strokes, stroke symptoms and preventative measures you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.