African News Review
African News Review is a podcast that reexamines African history and contemporary affairs from an African perspective, countering the traditional narratives dominated by colonial hunters. Episodes cover the European partition of Africa, influential African leaders, Pan-Africanism, decolonization, Cold War proxy battles, and today's challenges and opportunities. It also discusses books about Africa and Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. The show features engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights, hosted by Adesoji Iginla with co-hosts Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli.
Episodes
EP 8 THE DAY BIAFRA DIED with Author Milton Allimadi | African News Review Special
A special episode of African News Review focused on Milton Allimadi’s New book, The Day Biafra Died, and the archival history behind the Biafra War. The conversation brings together Adesoji Iginla, Aya Fubara Eneli, and Milton Allimadi to examine journalism, foreign intervention, humanitarian crisis, and the political decisions that nearly changed Biafra’s fate. In this episode, the panel traces h
EP 7 UN Votes to Fix Africa's Map | Sudan's Chemical Weapons Bombshell | African News Review
Adesoji Iginla is joined by Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq and Milton Allimadi for the weekly wide-ranging discussion of African geopolitics, liberation politics, and media framing. The conversation moves from Algeria’s break with the UAE to Congo’s Israel pivot, Sudan’s chemical weapons allegations, Burkina Faso’s industrial push, and the UN vote to correct Africa’s distorted map. In this episode, the pan
EP 6 UN Slavery Reparations, Kenya’s Ruto Crackdown and Africa’s Sovereignty | African News Review
This episode covers a fast-moving set of African and diaspora political stories, with a strong focus on elections, media framing, reparations, and African self-determination. Adesoji Iginla is joined by Aya Fubara Eneli and Milton Allimadi, who bring legal, political, and historical context to each story.The discussion moves from Texas voter registration and U.S. politics to Niger, Uber exiting Ni
EP 5 Trump’s Team Can't Find Africa On A Map, African Troops to Gaza and More… | African News Review
In this episode, Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli unpack major stories from across Africa and the diaspora, connecting current events to the deeper historical forces of extraction, colonialism, resistance, and self-determination. They move from U.S.-backed surveillance in Nigeria to African troop deployments in Gaza, then pivot into food sovereignty in Ghana and a striking example of Western ig
EP 4 Prof.Jason Arday and The U.K. Media | UAE in Africa | Waste Colonialism and US Deportations | ANR
Africa is being treated like the world’s dumping ground, and this conversation exposes exactly how and why. From Liberia's agreement to take in U.S. deportees to the toxic waste legacy in Côte d’Ivoire. Adesoji Iginla, Aya Fubara Eneli, and Milton Allimadi connect the dots among environmental abuse, political weakness, and the same old colonial logic.The panel also takes on the explosive fall
EP 3 Prof. Hakim Adi on Pan-Africanism in 2026 and Beyond | African News Review Special
Historian Hakim Adi, author of Pan-Africanism: A History, the definitive modern survey of the Pan-African movement, joins Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi, and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., on African News Review for an hour-long special. This episode features a deep discussion of Pan-Africanism, its history, and its entanglement with international movements such as communism. Prof.Adi explores the chall
EP2 Museveni lauds Invader | Africa Quits the ICC | Morocco Outplays Spain | African News Review
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
EP 1 Vijay Prashad - U.S. Neocolonialism in Africa | African News Review Special
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 Dar
EP 12 Trump New War in Mali, France's New Scramble For Minerals & Britain's Impunity | African News Review
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
EP 11 William Ruto's Silence; France's Visa Wall and the Pipeline Uganda Can't Stop | African News Review
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
EP 10 Mbappé Silences A Racist and Ghana's Stance on South Africa's Afrophobia | African News Review
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 a
EP 9 Dr Gerald Horne on Afrophobia and The South Africa Conspiracy | An African News Review Special
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
EP 8 Apartheid Erased | Guinea's Gold | Ebola Climbdown | Malema vs Operation Dudula | UK-UAE Sudan Cover-Up | African News Review
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
EP 7 Mia Mottley Reparations Drive, Resource Theft And Dodgy Arms Deals | African News Review
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 impac
EP 6 Banned Referee, Stolen History, Xenophobic Mobs and Shell's 66-Year Cover-Up | African News Review
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 sen
EP 5 Ebola, Poison, Mines & Patois | African News Review
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
EP 4 Pope Apologises for Slavery | Cuba War Threat | Africa's Last Colony | Senegal's Crisis Explained | African News Review 🌍
This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla with Aya Fubara Eneli Esq, cut through the headlines and reframe four major stories from an Afrocentric point of view. This episode covers a wide range of global and African issues, including the historical role of the Catholic Church in slavery, the ongoing conflict over Western Sahara, US-Cuba relations, and the importance of understanding history
EP 3 Africa's Crisis Season - Ebola | Fuel Protests | Fake Refugees | Sudan's Proxy War Exposed | African News Review
🌍 AFRICAN NEWS REVIEW | Weekly Afrocentric AnalysisFour major stories. One week. Zero filter.This week, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Comrade Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., cut through the Western media frame on four stories dominating Africa's news cycle and ask the questions no one else is.This episode features a comprehensive discussion on global and African political issues, inclu
EP 2 Africa For The Taking? | African News Review
Africa is not asking anymore. Four stories. One conversation. All Afrocentric.This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, break down four stories reshaping the continent's narrative — and ask the questions mainstream media won't. No colonial lens. No saviour complex. Just Africa, on its own terms.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
EP 1 Zimbabwe's Stolen Farms | Uganda's Silenced NGOs | Kenya Past Haunts | African News Review
Zimbabwe returns stolen farms. Kenya's roses feed sheep. Mali's Tuareg are called terrorists. Uganda silences dissent. One question: who actually pays?This week on African News Review, join Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., reframing four of the biggest stories on the continent from an Afrocentric lens that mainstream media refuses to hold. This episode covers critical issues in
EP 12 South Africa Burns | Congo's Minerals | Rwanda's Wars | African News Review
Four stories. One pattern. Africa's resources, institutions and people are being fought over — and African voices are being left out of the conversation.This week on African News Review, join Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi, and Aya Fubara Eneli as they go deep on the stories shaping the continent — and reframe them from an Afrocentric point of view.This episode covers global political dynami
EP 11 Malema Jailed? | Afghans Sent to Congo | UK Army's Kenyan Children | African News Review
This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla is joined by Comrade Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. as they reframe four major stories on Africa in the Western Media. Where we go beyond the headlines 🔴 Pope Leo XIV in Angola — Why is the first American pope's historic African tour being covered primarily as a Trump PR crisis? We unpack what the Muxima shrine really represents, the
EP 10 Africa Is Being Looted in Broad Daylight | Sudan | Zambia | Kemi Seba | African News Review
Africa is at the centre of the world's most urgent geopolitical battles in 2026, and mainstream media keeps getting the story wrong. This week on African News Review, Adesoji Iginla is joined, as usual, by Comrade Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., as we go deep into FOUR major stories reshaping the continent, reframing each from an Afrocentric point of view.🔴 STORY 1 — SUDAN'S W
EP 9 Africa's Wealth, Europe's Rules, What Reparations? | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla is joined by Comrade Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq to break down four major stories reshaping Africa's relationship with the world in 2026 and exposing the single thread connecting all of them: who controls African wealth, African land, and African sovereignty.🔴 STORY 1 — REPARATIONS VS. REFORM UKReform UK has threatened to ban
EP 8 Who is buying African Ants for $220? | How did Bobi Wine Get Into Exile? | African News Review 🌍
In the week's episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla is again joined by Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. as they break down the stories behind the week's headlines related to Africa and expose what the mainstream media is missing, distorting, or deliberately ignoring.🔴 UGANDA | Bobi Wine forced into exile after Museveni's fraudulent seventh election victory. Over 2,
EP 7 Who Is Really Running Africa — The UN, The UAE, The US or Elon Musk? I African News Review 🌍
One continent. One question: who actually controls Africa's future?On this week's episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and @Aya Fubara Eneli, helps break down this week's four stories. Story 1 — The UN vote: 123 nations just declared the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity" and called for reparations. The US, A
EP 6 Who Killed Lumumba | Who Owns Our Memory | Who Controls Our Story | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., examines four of this week's major geopolitical stories in the Western Media shaping Africa’s global position.🔴 LUMUMBA TRIAL (RFI) — Belgium edges toward accountability, but where is Washington? The CIA's documented role in Lumumba's assassination remains completely absent f
EP 5 Is Africa Under Watch | Kenyan Beauty Standards Shift | Are African Migrants in Harm's Way | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq, discusses various pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. We unpack the latest political upheavals, migration crises, and technological developments impacting Africa today. This discussion offers critical insights into African sovereignty, societal shifts, and the contine
EP 4 Slave Trade Justice and Africans Fighting in Ukraine | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq, discusses various pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. The in-depth discussions covered African political developments, international relations, and efforts to secure historical reparations. The panel analyse recent elections, US sanctions on Rwanda, and Ghana's p
EP 3 US Refugee Plan for Afrikaners | Zambia Aid Controversy I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq, discusses various pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. It also explores themes such as the significance of Women's History Month, the impact of media control, and the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah. The speakers addressed the geopolitical implications of war with Iran, l
EP 2 US–South Africa Tensions Escalate | Rubio’s Munich Speech | Africa in the New Cold War | African News Review PODCAST 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq, discusses various pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora, including the political landscape in Texas, controversial education policies, systemic decay in politics, the implications of Prince Andrew's arrest, and Marco Rubio's recent speech. They also highlight w
EP 1 Cuba, Ratcliffe, Epstein and Critical Minerals I African News Review
They examine the African perspective on Cuba's situation, international responses, and ongoing human rights issues in Gaza. The conversation also touches on legal developments in the UK regarding Epstein's case, child exploitation networks, and the broader context of exploitation in Africa. The need for African unity and leadership is emphasised, alongside discussions on the scramble for
EP 12 Erasing African American History and Africans in Epstein’s Web I African News Review
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq discuss various pressing issues affecting the African diaspora, including the impact of ICE policies in Texas, Trump's controversial Black History Month proclamation, and the implications of Jacob Zuma's mention in the Epstein files. They also reflect on the recent death of Saif al
EP 11 Vaccines Artefacts and Coups African News Review PODCAST 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq discuss a range of pressing issues affecting both the U.S. and Africa. They explore the shifting political landscape in the U.S., particularly regarding voting rights and recent elections. The conversation then delves into the ethical implications of vaccine trials in Africa, the historical exploitation of Africa
EP 10 Rigged & Ruled! I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News, host Adesoji Iginla leads a discussion featuring guests Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., which delves into the complex themes of Africa's representation in Western media, the racial dynamics in the U.S., and the political landscape in Uganda, with particular focus on Bobby Wine's opposition to the Museveni regime. The discussion also touches on
EP 9 Did Museveni Win?, Trump's Ban and More ... I African News Review PODCAST 🌍
In this episode of African News, host Adesoji Iginla leads a discussion on the portrayal of Africa in Western media, featuring guests Kharim Ntambi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. The conversation begins with a focus on current U.S. political events, particularly the implications of the Trump administration and its impact on the African diaspora. The panellists express concerns about the authoritarian
EP 8 Another Attempt on Traoré?! Maduro's African Angle and Stop Tourism I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Host Adesoji Iginla, alongside Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. (Milton Allimadi was called away), delves into the depiction of Africa in the Western Media.The panel examines various pressing issues affecting Africa, including political dynamics in the upcoming Uganda Election, and how foreign interests play a role in determining the outcome. The cultivation of law enforcement violence
EP 7 Venezuela’s Maduro Kidnapped?, Kenyans Seek Justice and Somaliland Quest I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Host Adesoji Iginla, alongside guests Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq, delves into the complexities of sovereignty, military interventions, and the role of media in shaping public perception following the U.S. kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. It highlights historical comparisons, the impact of colonial legacies of the British with its British Army T
EP 6 Is Nigeria still Sovereign?, Sudan’s War, U.K. Corporate Sponsors, and More...I African News Review 🌍
In this milestone 100th episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla and guests Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli discuss the importance of collective responsibility, particularly in the context of Ujima. They explore political dynamics in Texas and New York, the implications of US military actions in Nigeria, and the role of Western journalism in shaping narratives about Africa. The conversa
EP 5 Congo War, Rwanda Sportswashing & Exploitative Tourism...I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla and guests Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. discuss pressing issues affecting Africa and the diaspora. This conversation further explores various themes related to Africa's representation in the media, geopolitical tensions, the impact of education and brain drain, and the exploitation of tourism in the Caribbean. The speake
EP 4 Coup in Benin, Trump Attacks Somalis And More...I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla and guests Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. discuss pressing issues affecting the African diaspora, including racial gerrymandering in Texas, xenophobia towards the Somali community, and the implications of Trump's derogatory comments about immigrants. They explore the historical context of U.S. immigration policies, the med
EP 3 Russia in Sudan; Niger’s Uranium Revolution and more... I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla and guests Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa, including the ongoing struggle for recognition of colonial crimes and reparations, the impact of elections on minority businesses, and the geopolitical implications of Sudan's offer to Russia for a naval base. They also delve into Ni
EP 2 Coup in Bissau, Mali's Gold; Apple and More ... I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla and guests Aya Fubara and Milton Allimadi discuss pressing issues affecting Africa, including judicial challenges faced by black judges in Texas, the political situation in Venezuela, the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, and the ongoing kidnapping crisis in Nigeria. The conversation highlights the historical context of these events, the impl
EP 1 U.S. Interference; Nestle and More... I African News Review
Apologies for the technical hitches. We also decided to keep them in, to give the conversation context.In this episode of African News Review, hosts Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi, and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. discuss current events affecting Africa, focusing on Nigeria's ongoing security crisis and the implications of celebrity involvement in political discourse. They analyse the framing of th
EP 12 Erased, Trump's Pastor, Books and more ... I African News Review
In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla engages with guests Aya Fubara and Milton Allimadi to discuss the representation of Africa in Western media, the impact of colonialism, and the importance of cultural preservation. They explore personal sacrifices made by diaspora Africans, the role of elders in society, and the need for youth empowerment. The conversation also touches on
SPECIAL - Trump, Nigeria, and the Myth of “Christian Genocide" | African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla, with Aya Fubara Eneli and Ademola Adewusi, delve into the complex political and social dynamics in Nigeria, exploring the implications of U.S. foreign policy, the rise of Boko Haram, and the historical context that shapes current conflicts. The speakers emphasise the importance of understanding Nigeria's diverse ethnic and religious landscape, the impact
EP 10 Gold, Fuel, The Saharawis and Zohran | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., looked at the pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. The conversation explores various themes surrounding current events in Africa and the U.S., focusing on political leadership, class issues, and the impact of recent elections. The guests discuss the significance of Mam
EP 9 Sudanese Militias Run Amok, Different Elections with Same Results and The Year 1945 | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., looked at the pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. The Panel spoke on Sudan, the world witnesses genocide in slow motion in El Fasher as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), descendants of the Janjaweed militias, massacre civilians in cold blood.And also President Samia Sul
EP 8 Thiaroye Update, Sudanese Make BNP Paribas Pay, Anglican Faces Abuses Action and More | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., looked at the pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. The Panel spoke on the rise of racism and Islamophobia in the New York Mayoral Race, the role of religious leaders in advocating for justice, and the historical legacy of colonialism. They also delve into the recent fa
EP 7 Raila Passes On, Cote D'Ivoire Boils, Cameroon Waits and Madagascar Unrest| African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., looked at the pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. The hosts discussed significant political events across Africa and the U.S., including mass protests against fascism, the legacy of Raila Odinga in Kenya, the political dynamics in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire, and
EP 6 Operation Dudula, Kenya’s Paternity Cases, Morocco's New Colonialism and .. | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., discusses various pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. This conversation delves into various pressing issues affecting African communities, including immigration policies, political dynamics in Venezuela, the impact of ICE on local communities, and the implications of
EP 5 Sudan, AGOA, and Ghana - U.S. Foreign Policy | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., discusses various pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora, including the education crisis in Texas, the implications of the Middle East peace plan, and the comparison of leadership styles between Netanyahu and Trump. They delve into the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the im
EP 4 UNGA 80 | UGANDA | REPARATIONS and More ... | African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., discuss various pressing global issues, including the interconnectedness of world events, the shifting narrative around domestic terrorism in the US, and the increasing vocalisation of African leaders at the UN General Assembly. They delve into the contentious topic of reparations for colo
EP 3 Attiah, Kenya, Palestine and the U.N. I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli discuss pressing issues affecting African communities, including civil rights, media representation, environmental rights, and cultural appropriation. They explore the implications of political violence in the media, the environmental impact of mining in Kenya, the potential relocation of UN agencies to Nairobi, and
EP 2 GERD, Biko, Deportation and Feeding Africa's Future I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla is joined by guests Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., who discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa and the diaspora, including the implications of Donald Trump's leadership style, the recent UK march against Islamization, Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam, the reopening of the Steve Biko inquest, Ghana's acceptan
EP 1 France Returns Royal Skulls 128 Years Later I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, the hosts discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa and its diaspora, including women's rights, reproductive health, the impact of colonialism, and the importance of literacy. They explore the recent return of ancestral remains to Madagascar, the role of women in political movements, and the challenges posed by xenophobia and cultural exchanges. The discussion als
EP 12 Francophone@65 and more... I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, Adesoji Iginla, alongside Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. discuss various pressing issues affecting democracy, particularly in the context of gerrymandering in the U.S., the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the ongoing influence of colonialism in Francophone Africa. They examine the economic exploitation of African resources by Western powers, the environmental consequences of colonial
EP 11 Mercator Map, U.S-Uganda Migrant Deal and More ... | African News Review 🌍
This episode, saw Adesoji Iginla alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa and its diaspora, including the rise of authoritarianism in the United States, Uganda's controversial agreement with the US regarding deportees, the ongoing conflict in Congo involving the M23 militia, and the challenges of black economic empowerment in South Af
EP 10 Macron-Cameroon, Gaza–South Sudan, and more... I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora. They pay tribute to the late Michael Brooks, analyse the implications of recent protests in the UK, and delve into France's acknowledgement of its colonial past in Cameroon. The conversation also touches on the controversial plans by Israel to re
EP 9 Zamzam Massacre, Rwanda–US Migrant Deal, Germany Halts Arms to Israel I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla and guest Milton Allimadi discuss a range of pressing issues affecting Africa and the world. They delve into the complexities of US politics, particularly Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, and the implications for international relations. The conversation shifts to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, highlighting the devastating imp
EP 8 Cartoons, Carats and Congo I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla discusses key stories affecting Africa, including Botswana's diamond industry, the political dynamics in Burkina Faso, a controversial sponsorship deal involving the DR Congo, and Kemi Badenoch's identity and political views. The conversation highlights the impact of colonialism, local agency, and the challenges faced by African nati
EP 7 Sankara- An African Revolution Betrayed I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli delve into the life and legacy of Thomas Sankara, the former head of state of Burkina Faso, exploring his revolutionary ideas on women's empowerment, Pan-African unity, and critiques of neocolonialism and debt. The discussion highlights the relevance of Sankara's speeches in contemporary times, emphasising the nee
EP 6 Biya - Cameroon Held Hostage I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, the panel, comprising Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi, and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., discusses various pressing issues affecting Africa and its diaspora, including gerrymandering in Texas, authoritarian leadership in Cameroon, the struggle for resource control, the legacy of colonialism, and U.S. immigration policies. They emphasise the importance of education, unity, and activism in
EP 5 Africa - Bans, Fans and Plans I African News Review 🌍
In the conversation, Host Adesoji Iginla, alongside Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. delves into various pressing issues facing Africa today, including the political landscape in Algeria, the impact of neocolonialism, the repression in Kenya, the role of lobbying in international relations, and the implications of visa restrictions on African nations. The speakers emphasise the need for
EP 4 Resistance, Repression and Resource Wars I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa, including the recent flooding in Texas, the peace agreement between Rwanda and the DRC, and the scepticism surrounding African leadership. They examine the role of external powers in African conflicts, the influence of historical context on contemporary events, and th
EP 3 The CIA, JAZZ and LUMUMBA I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, the panel, hosted by Adesoji Iginla and featuring Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., discusses the 2024 documentary 'Soundtrack to A Coup d'Etat' by Johan Grimonprez and its portrayal of the Congo crisis within the broader context of African decolonisation. They analyse the representation of African voices, the role of women in the struggle, and the impact o
EP 2 Gold, Garbage and Geopolitics I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa, including the recent peace negotiations between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the role of African institutions in conflict resolution, and the implications of mineral resources in peacebuilding tactics. They also delve into the environmental crisis caused by Western waste
EP 1 Africa and Empires' Ghosts I African News Review
In this episode of African News Review, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss pressing issues affecting Africa, including Egypt's role in the Palestinian crisis, the need for solidarity among African nations, and the historical context of colonialism and its impact on contemporary issues. They also address Namibia's push for reparations from Germany, the rise of far-right poli
EP 10 Blacklisted: Trump’s Travel Ban Targets Africa Again I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi explore the implications of recent travel bans affecting African nations, the human rights issues surrounding deportation practices, and the broader themes of sovereignty and neocolonialism in Africa. It also examines the evolving political landscape surrounding Western Sahara and the intricacies of Kagame's leadership in Rwanda, partic
EP 9 The Day We Met Ngugi I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Host Adesoji Iginla, along with Milton Allimadi, Aya Fubara Eneli Esq and Dr Greg Kimathi Carr, celebrates the life and legacy of Ngugi wa Thiong'o, exploring his profound impact on African literature, language, and cultural identity. The speakers reflect on their personal experiences with Ngugi's work, discussing the importance of writing in indigenous languages an
EP 8 Trump's "White Genocide" Claims Debunked I African News Review
In this episode, Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli discuss the implications of Trump's claims of white genocide in South Africa, contextualising it within the historical and contemporary issues of race, violence, and media narratives. They emphasise the importance of understanding history, critical thinking, and collective action in addressing these complex issues. The conversation also hig
EP 7 Traore, U.S. Afrikaners and The Cradock Four I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss the rise of Captain Ibrahim Traore in Burkina Faso, exploring his pan-Africanist leadership and the significant global support he has garnered. They delve into Burkina Faso's economic policies, emphasising the importance of national ownership of resources and the impact of social media on political movements. The conversation also cr
EP 6 Deportations, Dictators and Decisive Bans I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss significant African stories covered in the Western press. The conversation begins with a critical analysis of Rwanda's deportation deal with the U.S., drawing parallels with Britain's failed attempts. They explore the implications of such policies on human rights and the historical context of Rwanda&
EP 5 Traore, Ecowas at 50 and South African Budget Crisis I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Alimadi discuss the challenges faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as it marks its 50th anniversary. They explore key member states' recent departure and regional integration implications. The conversation shifts to the situation in Burkina Faso, where a military junta has garnered significant public support amid accusatio
EP 4 Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o 's "Decolonising the Mind" I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi delve into Ngugi wa Thiong'o's book Decolonising the Mind and discuss colonialism's profound impact on African languages and cultures. They explore how language serves as a tool of domination and the importance of reclaiming indigenous languages for true liberation. The discussion highlights the ongoing struggle against cultur
EP 3 Congo’s Plunder, Kenya’s Organ Trafficking Scandal & Starlink in S.Africa I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss pressing issues affecting Africa, including kidney trafficking in Kenya, the exploitation of Congo's resources, and the implications of Elon Musk's comments on South Africa's empowerment laws. They emphasise the need for accountability, the role of media in exposing scandals, and the importance of African sovereignty i
EP 2 Africa in Crosshairs - Land, Power and Propaganda I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla with Special guest Aya Fubara Eneli Esq discusses significant themes surrounding African leadership, particularly focusing on Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso and his connection to the legacy of Thomas Sankara. The conversation delves into the influence of Western media on African narratives, the tragic case of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, and t
EP 1 Senegal looks at Amnesty I Sahel breaks West's mining Deals I Trump tariffs crushes Lesotho I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss the impact of US tariffs on African economies, particularly focusing on Lesotho. They explore the broader implications of economic independence, the role of women in the workforce, and the challenges posed by foreign ownership of industries. The discussion also touches on the need for unity among African nations, the recent amnesty l
EP 10 Fanon's "Toward The African Revolution" Book Review I African News Review 🌍
In this conversation, Host Adesoji and Milton Allimadi delve into Frantz Fanon's works, particularly his book Towards the African Revolution. The speakers discuss the relevance of Fanon's ideas on colonialism, racism, and the psychological impact of oppression on African identity. They emphasize the importance of unity among African nations and the role of youth in driving change. The di
EP 9 Rwanda-Belgium Fallout, Kenya Protests & White South African Refugees I A.N.R 🌍
In this episode, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various pressing issues affecting Africa, including the diplomatic tensions between the US and South Africa, the implications of Trump's refugee plan for white South Africans, and the ongoing human rights abuses in Kenya. They also explore the historical context of these issues, the impact of neocolonialism on African economies
