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Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the best European football experts to dissect the headlines from across the continent and take you inside the European game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehen ...
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In-depth conversations with today’s most interesting world travelers, location-independent entrepreneurs, and digital nomads. Matt Bowles travels the world full time to find the most fascinating people on the planet, draw out stories of their most epic adventures, and unpack the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build their remote businesses and design their lifestyles. Ranked the #1 Digital Nomad Podcast by Web Work Travel and the Top 1% of all podcasts by Listen Notes, each episo ...
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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. And, in the run up to the US Election, Lucy Hough presents US Election Extra, a daily series of short updates, running alongside the regular Today in Focus podcast. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering ...
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We’re here to challenge the common misconception that Africa is a country, whilst appreciating the identity of each nation. Through each episode we’ll explore key historical moments which have shaped the continent, in an easily digestible, satirical (and shady) format with your hosts Chinny and Astrid. We're on Instagram: @itsacontinentpod, Twitter @itsacontinent and our website is itsacontinent.com. Like what you hear? You can support here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent
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Stories from around the world and the people at the heart of them.
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Sweeping historical saga of the United States (USA), Canada and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the North American continent, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment and geography.
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One question to wake up to every weekday morning. One story from Africa, for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent. Ready by early morning, five days a week, Monday to Friday.
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Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.
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This is your essential podcast for stoma and continence care. Join us as we discuss the latest hot topics in the worlds of stoma, continence care, and specialist practice with fellow healthcare professionals. Hear from stoma care and urology nurses and other professionals working in bladder and bowel care. More information can be found on the Coloplast Professional website at http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk
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Follow the audio escapades of the second-coolest monster hunters this side of Exandria: The Re-Slayer’s Take! After six misfit mercenaries are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, they band together as The Re-Slayer’s Take, battling supernatural creatures across the rugged continent of Issylra. Can Idrin, Farah, Heera, Frog, Timpani, and Poogs work together to overcome the plight of The Timberblight and its undead army? This all-ages actual play is carefully edit ...
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This award-winning one-hour weekly news magazine explores the topical issues that shape the European continent, including interviews, background features and cultural reports from correspondents throughout the region.
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An in-depth look at an important story affecting the African continent today.
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Exclusive reports, features and analysis of political and social events from across the Asian continent. Friday at 3:45pm Paris time.
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Join Georja Calvin-Smith for a round up of the week's cultural and current affairs stories from across the African continent: exclusive reports and analysis. Every Thursday at 3:45pm Paris time.
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Starfall is a fantasy audio drama about the adventures of the Carouvel Traveling Acting Troupe - a theatre troupe that uses magical items to create illusions for their shows as they move around the Falstenian Empire. The story begins as the troupe is joined by Leona, a young warrior with a mysterious past and even more mysterious powers. With their new guardian in tow, the troupe traverses the continent, encountering the dangers of humans, fae, and greater forces alike, all while still tryin ...
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A couple of friends separated by a continent, talking about books, authors, audiobook narrators, readers, and related industries.
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Stories about British bike racing, teams and riders.
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Life Without Leaks is brought to you by the National Association for Continence, America's leading advocate for patients with bladder and bowel disorders. We discuss important topics for those living with incontinence, including hints and tips for better management, insights on state-of-the-art medical care and stories offering hope and guidance for those on the path to drier days. Remember, there's no shame in being human.
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The show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.
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Learning about the African continent through the prism of its favorite pastime: football. Hosted by Maher Mezahi and backed by Africa Is a Country with funding from the Open Society Foundation.
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Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
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A tarot podcast spanning the North American continent from New York to St. Louis to Portland, OR. Support the podcast by shopping our recommendations at https://bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc
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Crystal Orderson brings news from the continent.
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EU Confidential is a weekly European news and politics podcast published every Friday by POLITICO Europe. Each 30-minute episode features POLITICO’s analysis of the top stories driving EU politics, as well as notable guests shaping European policy and deep-dive stories from around the Continent. It’s hosted by Sarah Wheaton, POLITICO’s chief policy correspondent, who is joined by reporters from around Europe. Discover our show notes for EU Confidential here: https://www.politico.eu/eu-confid ...
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I'm so down bad for American soccer, I bought a 1994 Toyota Hiace, quit my real life, and travel to experience the game in every corner of the continent. Join me in finding community along the way.
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All the top European football news stories, published daily. The Get Football+ team discuss the major stories making news across the continent.
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The goal of IAAS is to create mutual understanding among students in the field of agriculture across the world. In this truly global podcast, an IAAS member from one continent interviews a student from another continent. In this way, we hope to connect students and tell stories about ordinary life, ongoing projects and scientific discoveries. Tune in for IAAS!
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Join Arthur a Qualified ranger and safari guide as we look at some of the stories and legends from Africa. These stories mostly involve animals and their behavior but we also look at the events and people that shaped conservation on the continent
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The Asian Madness Podcast: a place where we discuss true crime, superstition, urban legends, mysteries, and weird news from the Asian continent.
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A podcast series about South Africa’s past, present, and future. Economic historian Johan Fourie and historical sociologist Jonathan Schoots interview social science scholars investigating fascinating questions about our country and continent and distil those lessons into practical policy suggestions today.
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China Africa Talk is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what’s happening between China and Africa pertaining to diplomatic, trade and economic, as well as social and cultural relations when you tune into China Africa Talk.
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Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Three times a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance. Get in touch: halfarsedhistory@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhistory Buy Half-Arsed History merch: https://halfarsedhistory.theprintbar.com If you've just discovered the show and aren't sure which of the 300+ epi ...
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Daybreak Africa is a 30-minute breakfast show looks at the latest developments on the continent and provides in-depth interviews, and reports from VOA correspondents.
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Hosts Saqar Ahhah Ahershu and Den Tut Rayay talk about their experience as African Americans living in West Africa. They discuss the does and don'ts when it comes to business, entertainment, lifestyle, and how to successfully transition to living on the continent permanently!
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Inspiring and insightful conversations with the African Diaspora . A platform for expression of views and works from the African diaspora with the aim of changing the African narrative whilst inspiring a new generation on the continent and beyond.
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News program from Christian Network Europe (CNE.news). Weekly update of the latest news on the European continent for & about Christians.
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This summer saw far-right mobs unleash devastating violence towards migrants and asylum seekers in Britain. It’s a far cry from the outpouring of sympathy shown during the European refugee crisis a decade ago. The new seven-part documentary podcast Fortress Europe shows how years of increasingly brutal and dehumanizing anti-migrant policies have fanned the flames of extremism but still failed to prevent record high asylum applications. We travel across the continent hearing from people makin ...
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Nightline Africa is a 60-minute news magazine program highlighting the latest issues and developments on the continent. Correspondents from Washington and across Africa offer in-depth interviews, analysis and features on African arts and culture, sports, and music
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Podcast for the author's commentary on topics relative to his research and books, as well as entertainment from his travel ventures, Lost Continent Library, WalterBosley.com, and Amazon Movie Pictures.
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Join Rowan and Xan on the deepest of dives into Stop!! Hibari-kun! - the 1980s transgender romantic comedy you may never have heard of. This incredibly progressive and also incredibly problematic anime and manga series entertained Japanese audiences in the days of Walkmans and Space Invaders, but how does it hold up for a modern trans audience, 40 years and an entire continent removed from its original context?
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Urban Limitrophe is a podcast exploring the various initiatives happening in cities across the African continent (and diaspora) to creatively solve problems, support their communities, create vibrant urban spaces, and build better cities overall. Ideas from the continent are often overlooked. This podcast seeks to bring to light the intersecting ideas and practices from urban planning, architecture, economics, arts and culture, geography, and politics that define our urban living, and uncove ...
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Welcome to Ember Fables: Fireside Adventures for young and old. We play D&D and have a fantastic, raucous time of it! So come along and enjoy yourself on our latest adventure! In our first campaign, entitled Dragon Gems Rising, the continent of Javros is on the brink of all out war. At the heart of it all an ancient myth and a terrifying artifact of immense power rise to threaten the whole land. Can the Fabled Five come together and stop the forces of destruction in time?
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Darker Pastures is a monthly horror fiction anthology, set in the very heartland of the North American continent: the vast and rugged landscapes of the Great Plains. The austere beauty of this open country is home to all manner of dreadful monstrosities, of both the everyday and the otherworldly variety, lurking in each shadow and sometimes even waiting in the full daylight. If you dare to join me, let us wander these darker pastures together. All stories written, narrated, edited, and score ...
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Hosted by Will Shoki, the Africa Is a Country Podcast is a weekly destination for analysis of current events, culture, and sports on the African continent and its diaspora, from the left.
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The Europe Elects podcast is brought to you by the continent-leading polling aggregation, data analysis, and election coverage organisation Europe Elects. In our weekly episodes we bring you updates from across Europe, unpacking the latest news, polls and trends. Get daily updates from across Europe @EuropeElects on Facebook, Twitter, VK, Telegram, and on Instagram @Europe_Elects.
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Since its creation in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa has established itself as the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" informally and candidly. The podcast was created by Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, Africa's premier event dedicated to developing air connectivity to, from, and within the African continent
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Lyon have been handed a “provisional relegation” by Ligue 1’s financial regulators. But what does this mean and could they really go down? Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson debate whether Lyon will still be in Ligue 1 come the start of next season. Before that though, it’s been an exciting week in the Nations League, but which countries are best pla…
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PLUS 9. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 4.1)
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Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy Marc Cote services available at htt…
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We are joined by the adventurous Mike Paul , who shares insights on his passion for travels . He shares insights into his China travels such as most rememberable travel experiences, the must-do and don’ts of China travels and future plans of African travel experience showcasing . He also talks about his work as a tour guide and his content creation…
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Daybreak Africa: Mali junta chief sacks PM and government - November 21, 2024
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On Daybreak Africa: Mali's junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued rare criticism of the military rulers. Plus, leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitution. …
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Zambia Catholic Bishops lament ‘restrictions on democratic freedom’ - November 21, 2024
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In Zambia, Catholic bishops are raising the alarm about increased arrests and prolonged detentions of opposition leaders. In a letter signed by all 11 bishops, they lamented what they see as significant restrictions on democratic freedom. They say this is illustrated by charges being brought against at least six opposition leaders, as well as journ…
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Nigeria seeks to expand mining industry to boost economy - November 21, 2024
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Nigeria concluded a three-day conference Wednesday to mark National Mining Week. Authorities in the West African nation have been seeking to expand investments in the mining industry in a bid to diversify the economy, amid the global surge in demand for minerals. Timothy Obiezu reports from AbujaBy Timothy Obiezu
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What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?
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From long-range missiles being launched to North Korean troops being drafted in, Dan Sabbagh looks at whether the rapid escalation could signal the beginning of the end of the conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Uganda’s opposition leader Besigye faces illegal firearms charge - November 21, 2024
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Uganda opposition leader Rtd Col. Kizza Besigye was charged Wednesday in a military court with threatening national security and illegal possession of firearms. Besigye, who was arrested in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, was introduced to the court amid tight security. His family and opposition are opposed to his trial in a military court and worry about…
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Kenyan opposition leader calls for release of Uganda’s opposition chief - November 21, 2024
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The Convenor of the Pan African Opposition Leaders Solidarity Network has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. Besigye’s wife told VOA Tuesday that her husband was kidnapped in Kenya, brought back to Uganda and held in a military jail. Besigye had been scheduled to attend and speak at Ke…
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Mozambique’s President Nyusi initiates dialogue to end political violence - November 21, 2024
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Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has invited the four presidential candidates for a dialogue as part of a bid to end post-election unrest that has left several people dead and dozens of others injured. Protesters say the October 9 election won by ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo was rigged, something the government denies. Charles Mangwiro repo…
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SADC seeks to end Mozambique’s post-election violence - November 21, 2024
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The Southern African Development Community held an extraordinary summit of heads of state in Zimbabwe on Wednesday to discuss the post-election violence in Mozambique and the conflict in eastern DRC. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Mount Hampden just outside the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, which is chairing the 16-nation group…
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Can carbon trading save Africa’s largest rainforest?
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“We don’t have clear legislation (for) the carbon market that can guarantee the rights of local communities and indigenous people.” The Congo Basin forest is known as the “lungs of Africa” because of its ability to absorb carbon dioxide – around 1.5 billion tons each year. It also provides food and income for indigenous and local populations in the…
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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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Mwiza Munthali/James PopeBy Mwiza Munthali
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How to form a government when the far-right is doing well?
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Please note that due to technical errors, the episode is a bit out of date, as it was recorded late October. We decided to share it anyway, so please travel back in time with us and listen to what was going on in elections in Europe a month ago. Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren and Javid Ibad unpack the national election results from Austria, Moldova…
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Ranking all 24 teams that qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ⎸ AFR 2.12
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2025 Afcon qualifying is officially a wrap, so we took the time to power rank all 24 teams that have qualified for Morocco 2025 and we reflect on our thoughts on the teams from what we’ve seen over the last three months Africa Is A Country YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29aKwRSbAQKhcNc8DqyETg ----------------------- This podcast…
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QAH Episode 85: The 1981 Underarm Bowling Scandal
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the 1981 Underarm Bowling Scandal, when the Australian ODI cricket team scored a controversial victory over the Kiwis with the use of a disgracefully unsporting bowling technique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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306. Unveiling Zanzibar's Aviation Ambitions with Seif Juma, Director General, Zanzibar Airports Authority
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This episode was recorded on location on the Spice Island of Zanzibar on 15th November 2024. I sat down with the DG of the Zanzibar Airports Authority to understand why they wanted to host AviaDev in 2025. We also discuss the incredible passenger growth, new infrastructure and where the opportunities lie for more connectivity. Finally, we discuss s…
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The Africa report - Zimbabwe and Zambia suffer into 21 hours of power cuts
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Amnesty International has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take a firm stand against escalating police violence in Mozambique, following the killing of seven protesters during post-election demonstrations in Nampula on November 13, 2024. Mozambique's disputed elections on October 9 triggered mass protests, leading to a…
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Importing servants from France and England was a profitable business. To satisfy the continent’s need for labor, agreements between two parties about long-term work gained popularity. The length of servitude might be a specified number of years or until the labourer reached a certain age. Many people indentured themselves in order to gain passage t…
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The challenges to energy security in Europe
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Europe’s energy system is entering a period of radical change. The net-zero transition will require a significant overhaul of our infrastructure and our supply chains, right when geopolitical tensions are forcing the continent to find new sources of oil and gas and develop new networks of energy collaboration with allies. In this special podcast ep…
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Daybreak Africa: Vandals smash Congo mausoleum of anti-colonial icon Lumumba - November 20, 2024
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On Daybreak Africa: The mausoleum where the scant remains of Democratic Republic of Congo's fiery independence hero Patrice Lumumba are interred has been vandalized, the culture ministry said Tuesday. Plus, Mozambique’s post-election violence looms high on the agenda as SADC leaders meet in Zimbabwe Wednesday. Opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed A…
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Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?
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More than 10,000 farmers converged on Whitehall protesting against Labour’s plans for inheritance tax on farms. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Botswana’s President Boko vows robust corruption fight - November 20, 2024
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Botswana’s new president, President Duma Boko, has promised zero tolerance for graft in his administration. The pledge comes as scores of Botswana residents join in youth-led anti-corruption protests, urging the government to prosecute former officials accused of looting public coffers. Mqondisi Dube reports from the capital, Gaborone.…
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UNAID chief alleges opposition husband Bisigye held at Ugandan military jail - November 20, 2024
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The wife of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye says her husband was kidnapped in Kenya and is being held at a military jail in Kampala. The story broke early Wednesday morning local time, and we have not been able to reach Uganda authorities for confirmation. However, Winnie Byanyima, who is also executive director of the United Nations AI…
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SADC tackles Mozambique’s post-election violence - November 20, 2024
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An analyst says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders who are meeting Wednesday in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, should propose a win-win solution to the post-election crisis in Mozambique. There has been violence there since opposition parties and citizens rejected the results of the October 9 presidential election. Human rights …
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Analyst: Africa not getting much benefit from global summits - November 20, 2024
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Leaders of the world’s major economies on Tuesday concluded the annual G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Created in 1999 in response to a series of major international debt crises, the Group of 20 aims to unite world leaders around shared economic, political and health challenges. Abdi Ismail Samatar, a professor at the University of Minnesota,…
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Opposition leader wins Somaliland presidential poll - November 20, 2024
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Opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” has won breakaway Somaliland’s presidential election, defeating incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi. Abdirahman Irro, candidate for the Waddani (National) party captured 63.92% of the vote, compared with Bihi’s 34.81%, according to the electoral commission. A third candidate, Faysal Ali Warabe, received 0.…
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Africa Tech Festival highlights Artificial Intelligence benefits - November 20, 2024
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Artificial intelligence was much discussed and demonstrated at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, South Africa earlier this month. The conference highlighted how technology is changing industries on the continent. Vicky Stark filed this report.By Vicky Stark
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Can Namibia’s national election address its land reform headache?
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“I ask myself, where will I be after graduating? And looking at ownership of a house, it seems like a farfetched dream that could never materialize” – First time Namibian voter Rivaldo Kanongo Kavanga On the 27th of November, the citizens of Namibia will choose a new president in an election expected to be the most competitive since independence in…
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The Tactics Podcast | Can Pep Guardiola Save Manchester City's Season?
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In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analyse Manchester City on the back of their run of four consecutive losses. The trio highlight various factors that have led to City declining from their peak, delving into squad-building and tactical issues. Finally, they discuss some potential solutions and predict how the…
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Daybreak Africa: Russia vetoes UN Sudan cease-fire resolution - November 19, 2024
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On Daybreak Africa: Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Monday calling for an immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan’s military and paramilitary forces and delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need. Plus, US criticizes Russia’s veto of a Security Council resolution on protecting civilians in Sudan. Burundi’s opposition leader sa…
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Inside Port-au-Prince, Haiti: the capital where gangs have taken over
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Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports from Haiti on the struggles of the government to reassert its authority over the capital, Port-au-Prince, and on the ordinary Haitians caught up in the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Burundi’s President grants clemency to almost half of country’s prisoners - November 19, 2024
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Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has ordered the release of about 41 percent of the country’s prison population of 13,211, those charged with minor crimes. News report says the president hopes the amnesty will enable those freed to change their behavior and contribute to the country’s development. Agathon Rwasa, leader of Burundi’s main op…
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US slams Russia’s Sudan veto - November 19, 2024
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United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has criticized yesterday’s veto by Russia of a Security Council resolution on protecting civilians in Sudan. The resolution supported by 14 of the 15 council members, including China, urged the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to honor their commitments to prot…
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Zambian activist urges parliamentary term limits - November 19, 2024
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In Zambia, a leading Pan African governance activist is calling for a constitutional amendment that sets term limits for members of parliament. Sikwindi Situla says the move will broaden the political space for other citizens to participate in governance. His suggestion has generated a debate across the country. VOA's Peter Clottey reached Situla f…
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Kenyan Anglican Church bishops criticize President Ruto’s government - November 19, 2024
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Anglican Church bishops in Kenya have added their voice to criticisms of President William Ruto’s government. Last week, Roman Catholic bishops in Kenya criticized the government for what they called unexplained killings, abductions, and disappearances in the country, especially the murder of women. Some supporters of the government urged the bisho…
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Nigerians celebrate pageant win amid citizenship controversy - November 19, 2024
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Nigerians are celebrating the success of beauty pageant competitor Chidimma Adetshina at the Miss Universe contest in Mexico Saturday. Adetshina fell just short of the title, being named first runner up, but was still crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria…
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What’s the cost of being a journalist in Eritrea?
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Eritrea is the worst place to work as a journalist in the world and is one of the most repressive countries on press freedom. In the latest World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, Eritrea was ranked last out of 180 countries. Since 2001, the government has banned all independent media outlets, leaving only state-controlled…
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The Re-Slayers (Bonus) Take w/ Jasmine Bhullar
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Sit down with Game Masters George Primavera and Nick Williams as they chat with the immensely talented Jasmine Bhullar and discuss her fierce, clever, and decisive character, Heera Agneheart. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, who band together formin…
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In Our Cups Zanna - Pumpkin Pie Chai from Asheville Tea Company Jen - Pineapple Iced Tea from Tea Chest Hawaii Our Guest Emily Woo Zeller Mentioned in This Episode Kayley Loring Victoria Hamilton Tantor Audio The Cartographers by Peng Shepard The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo SOVAS award Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix Nar…
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311: Financial Planning for Digital Nomads with Michael Kim
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Learn how to improve your money mindset, set financial goals & avoid the biggest financial mistake digital nomads make. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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Rúben Amorim: Everything you need to know
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Rúben Amorim is officially the new Manchester United manager. He joins after four years and two league titles at Sporting, but what can we learn from this? Portuguese football expert Miguel Pereira joins Andy Brassell to explain why he thinks Amorim will be a success at Old Trafford. Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us …
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Martin Luther’s 95 Theses sparked a religious Reformation that changed the world and the relationship between religion, commerce, and conquest at the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the North American continent. Podcaster Lance Ralston of the History of the Christian Church continues to share his views on this fascinating topi…
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Daybreak Africa: Extremist Congo rebels kill at least 13, kidnap scores in North Kivu - November 18, 2024
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At least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped in eastern Congo by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, local authorities said Saturday. Plus, voters in Gabon overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, authorities said Sunday, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country’s longtime president and seized power…
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Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India
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A killing in a Canadian suburb has provoked an astonishing diplomatic breakdown between India and Canada. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Gabon voters approve new constitution after Bongo overthrow - November 18, 2024
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Voters in Gabon overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, authorities said Sunday, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country’s longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central African nation. Over 91% of voters approved the new constitution in a referendum held on Saturday, Gabon’s Interior Minister Hermann Immon…
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South Africa set to rescue trapped illegal miners - November 18, 2024
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There is now light at the end of the tunnel for an estimated 4,000 illegal miners who have refused to resurface from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, Northwest province of South Africa. The minister of Police Senzo Mnchunu has set up a task team that includes mine rescue experts to start getting the miners out. Thuso Khumalo reports from Joha…
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Senegalese await parliamentary election results - November 18, 2024
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Senegalese are awaiting results from Sunday’s parliamentary election. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Pastef Party is hoping to secure most of the 165-member national assembly. Senegalese political analyst Ibrahima Kane tells VOA’s James Butty, voting went well, without any incidents and that the trend is pointing to Pastef winning a majority.…
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WHO: Growing cases of cervical cancer, deaths occur in low-income countries - November 18, 2024
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More than 85 percent of cervical cancer cases and deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, and the World Health Organization says the disease burdens the most vulnerable groups. As the world marked the fourth anniversary of the launch of the global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem on Sunday, the WHO says the…
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