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Into Africa

Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director... Read more

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Sahel Pressure on Littoral States

Sahel Pressure on Littoral States

In this edition of Into Africa, Mvemba is joined by Karana Olivier, Côte d'Ivoire Chief of Party for Equal Access Intern... Read more

7 Jul 2022

29mins

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Africa Outlook: What To Watch in the Second Half of 2022

Africa Outlook: What To Watch in the Second Half of 2022

In this episode, Mvemba is joined by W. Gyude Moore (Center for Global Development) to explore challenges and opportunit... Read more

23 Jun 2022

39mins

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Evan Mawarire on #ThisFlag and the Fight for Democracy in Zimbabwe

Evan Mawarire on #ThisFlag and the Fight for Democracy in Zimbabwe

In this edition of Into Africa, Mvemba is joined by Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean pastor, activist, and the founder of the... Read more

9 Jun 2022

39mins

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The Digital Future of African Development

The Digital Future of African Development

What role does Africa's private sector play in the continent's inclusive growth? Cina Lawson, Minister of Digital Econom... Read more

26 May 2022

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