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.
Africa is taking a more prominent position in assisting the world in space exploration. Additionally, space science and technology is an innovative approach to finding solutions to Africa's challenges. AfroVerdict host joins the CEO of South Africa's National Space Agency to discuss Africa's prospects in space science and technology.
AfroVerdict featues an interview with an Ethiopian expert about the significance of Africa Day and what methods the continent can use to solve pressing issues. Likewise, a South African academic speaks about the way multipolarity can boost Africa on the global arena.
Mesquite seedpods make for an excellent and healthy hot drink similar to coffee, but without the caffeine and with health benefits for diabetics. AfroVerdict host joins Brandt Coetzee, the founder of MannaBrew - a company that produces this drink whilst simultaneously getting rid of the mesquite tree - an invasive species to South Africa.
Vladimir Putin met with Xi Jinping in China on May 17, where both leaders reaffirmed their long-lasting friendship and progressive relations between the two countries. AfroVerdict joins two international relations experts to dissect the statements made by the heads of state and why the West is not always happy with this friendship.
On May 7, Vladimir Putin re-assumed his role as the President of the Russian Federation. AfroVerdict host joins a Moroccan political scientist to determine how Putin's new presidential term will affect the international arena and the African continent in particular.
Illegal mining in the DRC once again raises its ugly head from the shadows as we remember the country's lawsuit against Apple for sourcing illegally and unethically mined minerals. AfroVerdict host joins an author of a paper about the use of child labour in coltan extraction to discuss the solutions for illegal mining practices.