AfroVerdict

On December 5, we honor Nelson Mandela Day – a day dedicated to celebrating the legacy of one of Africa's most iconic leaders. In this special episode, we'll take a deep dive into the life and impact of Nelson Mandela, guided by insights from a distinguished South African political expert.

At the initiative of the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Dr. Auxilia Mnangagwa, ten homeless Zimbabwean children were presented with a trip to St. Petersburg. AfroVerdict joins the children's supervisor to hear about their experience in Russia's cultural capital. Moreover, South Africa's Sous Sherpa to BRICS sums up the bloc's final meeting for 2024.

With the Ukrainian conflict spiralling out of control, AfroVerdict host brings you a timeline of critical events and updates since the US authorized Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with American weapons on 17 November, followed by our traditional interview format.

As we head towards one of the most momentous events of the year - the US elections - it becomes critical not only to root for your champion, but understand the potential outcomes of the winner in this race for power. AfroVerdict host joins experts to get their view on the candidates' priorities for foreign affairs and effect on global issues.

https://en.sputniknews.africa/20241009/the-secret-of-russias-stable-future-with-namibia-and-ethiopia-1068621443.htmlAfroVerdict host features an interview with the Vice President of Namibia, who may well be the nation's next President. She shares her vision for the future of bilateral relations with Russia and explains the challenges African media face. Likewise, Ethiopia's new ambassador to Russi...

In light of the BRICS International School hosted by Moscow on October 1-3, AfroVerdict host sits down with Dr. Rasigan Maharajh, a prominent South African scholar, to discuss the unprecedented case of BRICS as a force for creating new systems of interpreting the origins of problems in Africa.

Presenting the second episode of highlights from the Fourth Eurasian Women's Forum, AfroVerdict host features interviews with officials from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia as they discuss the essential role of African women in society, as well as current affairs.

St. Petersburg hosted the Fourth Eurasian Women's Forum on 18-20 September, where hundreds of women gathered to discuss their unique role in society. AfroVerdict host brings you highlights directly from the forum with African delegates ranging from former ministers to businesswomen to activists.

On September 9, Moussa Faki Mahamat, representing the African Union, received the Leo Tolstoy Peace Prize in Moscow for the organization's efforts in peacekeeping among others. AfroVerdict host joins political science experts to take a look at how the continent's representative body manages its multifaceted role.

Botswana's capital city of Gaborone hosted the African Union of Broadcasting Assembly on 2-6 September, where Sputnik Africa was announced as an associate member. AfroVerdict host interviews a local journalist and a media expert to analyse the importance of media sovereignty for Africa and the destructive effect of sanctions on freedom of speech.

In continuation of the first episode of highlights from the Sixth International Municipal BRICS Forum hosted by Moscow, AfroVerdict host brings you more interviews with keynote speakers from the event to explore Africa's position on the main issues discussed at the forum.

This week, Moscow hosted the Sixth International Municipal BRICS Forum with municipal representatives, businesspeople and officials coming together to foster ties and discuss urban development. AfroVerdict host brings you highlights from key African participants to explore Africa's position on the main issues discussed at the event.

On AfroVerdict, the host interviews an executive of the African Energy Chamber, which plans to sue Western financiers for discrimination against African energy producers. Meanwhile, US arms sales may hit $100 billion by the end of 2024. Experts join the discussion to analyze the potential implications of these developments for the continent.

In this episode of AfroVerdict, Viktor Anokhin hosts two experts from the Second Russia-Africa Conference hosted by Tanzania to discuss the role of multipolarity in Russia-Africa relations. Likewise, South Africa's new Deputy Minister of Trade reveals the country's trade priorities and opportunities.

On 15-17 July, BRICS members held a roundtable discussion about the ways in which the bloc members can cooperate to use their mineral resources sustainably. AfroVerdict host discusses the advantages of such collaboration for the African continent with participants of the event from Nigeria and South Africa.

According to the Washignton Declaration at the 33rd NATO Summit held on 9-11 July, the defense bloc intends to expand its military presence in Africa. AfroVerdict host joins a security studies expert from Uganda to analyse the implications of NATO's move for stability on the continent.

During their trip to Moscow, a group of young journalists from a range of Asian countries joined AfroVerdict's host Viktor Anokhin to discuss issues relevant to their countries and people.

Though a recent addition to the Olympic games, skateboarding has always been deemed as a separate street subculture. AfroVerdict host joins a professional South African skateboarder and big-time enthusiast of the activity to talk about the development of skating in Africa and the benefits it can offer to the youth.

On the sidelines of the BRICS Tourism Forum held in Moscow on 20 June, AfroVerdict host spoke to Ethiopia's Tourism Minister and the CEO of a South African Destination Management Company about the role tourism can play in improving economies, fostering bilateral relations and improving mutual understanding between nations.

Join AfroVerdict for the final episode dedicated to highlights from the Saint Petersburg Economic Forum 2024, which exposes the West's fear of BRICS, the pros of Russia-Africa cooperation in the medical sphere, and an exclusive interview with South Africa's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

During a meeting with Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vladimir Putin made a historic peace proposal for the Ukrainian crisis, which to no surprise was rejected by Western countries and Ukraine itself. AfroVerdict joins a South African expert in international relations to digest the West's reluctance to seek peace.

AfroVerdict host brings you the second part of the highlights from the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, which took place on June 4-8. The conversations with high-ranking guests involved BRICS interactions, African economies, as well as Africa-Russia relations and areas of cooperation.

AfroVerdict host brings you the first part of the highlights from the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, which took place on June 4-8. The conversations with high-ranking guests and renowned experts involved energy security in Africa, the effects of sanctions and countering them, as well as Africa-Russia relations and business.

While the world tries to find a balance between economic growth and nature conservation, South Africa intends to challenge the EU's carbon levy on imported goods. CEO of a pollution eradication startup joins AfroVerdict to analyse the impact of the EU's levy on the economies of developing countries.

South African general elections took place on 29 May, with the voting results defining the country's future trajectory. South African political analyst joins AfroVerdict to examine the visions of the main rival parties and the general potential outcome for South Africa's future government.