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EP 3 African News Review I Adesoji Speaks Knowledge 🌍
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In this episode of African News Review, host Adesoji Iginla and guest Milton Allimadi delve into several critical issues facing the African continent and its diaspora.
They discuss the Democratic Republic of Congo's legal action against Apple for allegedly using illegally exported minerals, drawing parallels to the blood diamond campaign and its effectiveness in combatting resource exploitation.
The episode further explores geopolitical implications in Rwanda and Uganda, highlighting how external demand for minerals fuels conflicts and undermines sovereignty. Transitioning to internal African politics.
They examined Togo's controversial constitutional changes and the longstanding rule of the Gnassingbé family.
The upcoming pivotal elections in South Africa, the impact of Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters, and the legacy of apartheid.
Additionally, the discussion touches on Prime Minister Mia Motley of Barbados's halted plan to pay a British MP for land historically tied to slavery, showcasing the complexities of reparations and the global movement towards accountability for colonial and slavery-era injustices.
Finally, the episode addresses the widespread issue of climate change, using Kenya's devastating floods as a case study to argue for a unified African response to environmental and economic challenges.
00:00 Welcome to African News Review with Special Guest Milton Allimadi
00:38 Exposing Apple's Alleged Exploitation of Congo's Minerals
03:03 The Global Impact of Congo's Legal Action Against Apple
06:56 Congo's Bold Stance Against Rwanda and the International Response
12:28 The Potential for a Shift in African Geopolitics and Economy
19:26 Togo's Political Maneuvering: A Family's Grip on Power
33:38 Addressing Youth Migration and Leadership in Africa
36:01 Climate Change and Its Impact on Africa
45:28 The Role of Youth in Climate Activism
47:15 South Africa's Political Landscape and Upcoming Elections
01:00:11 Barbados' Stand on Reparations and Economic Justice
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