The Nordic Africa Podcast
Join us on the Nordic Africa podcast as we talk to political scientists, anthropologists and economists about current issues and trends in Africa. We analyse the choices of African leaders, we challenge dominant narratives about the continent, and occasionally, we look into the crystal ball to see where Africa is headed… Hosts Heba Habib and Henrik Alfredsson and guests guide us toward a deepened understanding of Africa’s role on the global scene.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
With less than a month left to the presidential election, the Labour Party’s candidate Peter Obi is well ahead of his rivals in the polls. “There is a lot of hunger and anger, but whether that has developed into constructive movement is another thing,” says political science researcher Victor Adetula when asked what a victory for Obi would mean. In this episode, we discuss with professors Adetula and Aning the issues at stake as Africa’s biggest economy goes to the polls.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Over the past couple of years, we have seen what the UN Secretary-General has termed “an epidemic of coups” in West Africa. Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau and Niger have witnessed seven coups and coup attempts since 2020. In this episode we talk about the main causes behind these coups and the development of democracy in the region. With us are three researchers from the Nordic Africa Institute; Papa Sow, Cristiano Lanzano and Jesper Bjarnesen.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
In October, three-quarters of UN’s member states voted in favour of a resolution to condemn Russia’s illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions. The result reflects the vote in March demanding Russia to end its offensive. In both votes, Africa stands out from the rest of the world. In March, for example, 48% of Africa’s countries voted against, abstained or were absent. Join us as we discuss African responses to the Ukraine war with professors Henning Melber and Kwesi Aning.
The Nordic Africa institute is a 60-year-old knowledge hub for collaborative research, library services and communication that supports a deeper understanding of contemporary African perspectives, challenges and opportunities. Located in Uppsala, Sweden the institute hosts both African and Nordic scholars. Here on the podcast you will have an opportunity to listen directly to our scholars as they deep dive into current events on the continent.