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Author: Adesoji Iginla with Milton Allimadi & Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq.

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For long the story of the hunt has glorified the hunters, now the lions have decided to reframe the narrative. Africa talks back.

With African News Review, you can expect engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights into

πŸ“Œ The Scramble for Africa :Unraveling the European Colonial DivideΒ 
πŸ“Œ African Leaders Who shaped History : Stories of Courage and Vision
πŸ“Œ Pan Africanism : ideologies and Impact on Unity and IdentityΒ 
πŸ“Œ Decolonisation and the Birth of African Nations
πŸ“Œ The Cold War in Africa: Proxy Battles and their AftermathΒ 
πŸ“Œ Contemporary Africa : Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities.
πŸ“Œ Books on Africa and African on the continent and the Diaspora.

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Send us a text 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 addressing these challenges and advocate for reparations as a means of hea...
Send us a text 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 African unity, self-reliance, and a shift towards internal solutions to comb...
Send us a text 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 the significance of youth activism and education in shaping the continent's f...
Send us a text 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 of imperialism and neocolonialism. The conversation also examines the impact of medi...
Send us a text 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 in Africa, media control in Togo, and the media's role in shaping narrative...
Send us a text 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 politics, and the implications of British military presence in Kenya. The conversa...
Send us a text 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 media accountability, the contributions of African soldiers in Worl...
Send us a text 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 of weaponised ignorance, and the interconnectedness of global issues. Thi...
Send us a text 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 Mamdani's victory in New York City as a beacon of hope for democratic s...
Send us a text 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 Suluhu Hassan, facing mounting unrest and amid accusations of suppressing di...
Send us a text 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 fallout from Prince Andrew's scandal, the ongoing sexual abuse crisis ...
Send us a text 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 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire, and the recent crisis in Madagascar. The conversation highlights the role of ...
Send us a text 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 the Nobel Prize. It also discusses the rise of anti-immigrant sentim...
Send us a text 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 impact of US trade policies on African nations, and the challenges posed by n...
Send us a text 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 colonialism, the struggles faced by the Maasai people in Tanzania, and the ongo...
Send us a text 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 the controversy surrounding an Israeli film festival in Ghana. The c...
Send us a text 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 acceptance of deportees from the US, and the importance of food security in Africa. The conve...
Send us a text 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 also highlights the significance of promoting literacy in Nigeria and the im...
Send us a text 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, particularly in relation to regional dynamics and resource exploitation. Takeaways *...
Send us a text 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 and the challenges faced by contemporary African writers. They emphasise the nee...
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