It's a Continent

The CFA franc is one of Africa’s most baffling and misunderstood currencies. Introduced in 1945 to keep France’s African colonies under control, it has withstood decolonisation. Today, the CFA franc operates in 14 African countries and remains managed by France. Its existence remains controversial, with the currency described as ‘one of the straitjackets that keeps the African countries dependent on France.’ In this episode, we unravel the history of the CFA franc and its potential future.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrée Blouin fought ardently for her belief in independence from imperial power. We look at her life, legacy and how colonial law impacted her experiences: from growing up in an orphanage, to losing her son from a treatable illness. Blouin used her experiences to advocate for women's rights both against traditional customs and European imperialism. How did she end up on the periphery of post-independent African history?Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Gender and Decolonization in the Congo: The Legacy of Patrice LumumbaWho was the woman behind Lumumba?Remembering the Congolese women who fought for independenceMy country, Africa : autobiography of the black pasionariaOverlooked No More: Andrée Blouin, Voice for Independence in AfricaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Calls for reparations have come at a time where we’ve seen the Head of State be removed in Barbados and the returning of looted items like Benin Bronzes, Patrice Lumumba’s tooth and skulls stolen during the Namibian genocide. In this episode we look at the case for reparations: its definition, political origin and what it could look like. Thank you for your support this year and see you in 2023!Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Reparations to Africa - Rhoda Howard-HassmannColonial Genocide and Reparations Claims in the 21st Century: The Socio-Legal Context of Claims under International Law by the Herero against Germany for Genocide in Namibia, 1904–1908, Jeremy SarkinHow Europe Underdeveloped Africa - Walter RodneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explore Lusophone Africa, that is, Portuguese-speaking Africa, through the lens of the revolutionist and Pan-Africanist Amílcar Cabral. Cabral played a critical role in ending colonial rule in Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde. We follow his story, legacy, and impact on the rest of Lusophone Africa. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Amílcar Cabral: A Nationalist and Pan-Africanist Revolutionary by Peter Karibe MendyAmílcar Cabral: Life, Legacy, and the Challenges of Leadership and Governance in Guinea-Bissau (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV3WWjtFyr0)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by Heizal Nagginda, a climate and environmental activist from Uganda, and founder of Climate Operation (@climateoperation). The organisiation's mission is to educate Ugandan children and communities about climate change and its intersection with other social issues. We discuss the effects of climate change in Uganda and the wider continent, the world's response to climate change, and why we see Africans suffer disproportionately compared to those living in wealthier continents.Heizal is on IG as @heizalpatriciaThis episode originally aired in April 2022.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*This episode may contain The Woman King spoilers*The Agojie were fearless and skilled warrior women in the Dahomey Kingdom. By the mid 1800s, the all-female regiment was in its thousands, outmuscling rival kingdoms and participating in annual warfare. They lived in the royal palace and were taught how to fight and survive from an early age. However, the Agojie's existence is thought to have upset the invading French's understanding of gender roles, and their invasion led to the disbanding of the Agojie. Why has their history been neglected until recently? Let's dig in.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:They were the world’s only all-female army. Their descendants are fighting to recapture their humanity.Law, Robin. “The ‘Amazons’ of Dahomey.” Paideuma, vol. 39, 1993, pp. 245–60. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/40341664. Accessed 30 Oct. 2022.Amazons of black Sparta : the women warriors of Dahomey, Stanley B AlpernThe Dahomey Amazon Women, a storyThe legend of Benin’s fearless female warriorsThe Real Warriors Behind ‘The Woman King’See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cabinda is an exclave and province of Angola; however, this status is disputed and part of a long-standing conflict stemming from colonialism and decolonisation. This dispute has led to decades of conflict between Cabinda's liberation movement and the Angolan government. We discuss how this situation came to be and the present state of affairs. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: Historical Dictionary of Angola Enclaves in International Relations by Nies Susanne https://www.un.org/dppa/decolonization/sites/www.un.org.dppa.decolonization/files/decon_num_4-1.pdf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As China looks for resources to benefit its growing consumption, African countries are looking for funds for development. We're now seeing Chinese state-owned firms building large scale infrastructure within the continent in exchange for access to minerals and oil. In 2000 Sino-African trade was 10 billion dollars. Just fourteen years later, this grew to 220 billion dollars.How did this happen? Is China looking to be in their words “friends of Africa” or are they a new set of colonisers?Ahmed Salami: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-62975584 Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_mbxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Angola/China 2004 R4I contractChina's Power in Africa: A New Global OrderChina Africa Trade: Chinese have Replaced Britishers as our Masters!China, the Neo-colonial power in AfricaThe worst thing about Kenya's new power plant isn't that Chinese workers are being brought in to build itThe racist face of the Chinese presence in AfricaChina in Africa: Implications of a Deepening RelationshipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To celebrate It's a Continent's Pub Day, we're joined by Juliana from No Shame in My Name Podcast, where she interviews us (on our own show - why not!) We discuss the writing process, our origin story, secrets behind the podcast and what we'd love our readers to take from our book baby.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is NOW available: itsacontinent.com/book Buy me a Coffee : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Aksum kingdom was a wealthy African civilisation and a major empire of the ancient world, thriving for centuries as a prosperous society and a spiritual home for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. During the kingdom’s peak power, it conquered southern Arabia. This episode sees us discuss the empire's rich history, and how amazing it is that a lot of Aksum's artefacts can be found in Ethiopia, not exclusively in the British Museum....Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_mbxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:The Rise Of Aksum - History Of Africa With Zeinab BadawiThe Kingdom Of AksumKingdom of AksumSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prince Louis Rwagasore was a key political figure in Burundi's history. He was known as the unifying prince as he worked to unite the country's ethnic groups, which Belgium had divided. In 1958 he established the Party for National Unity and Progress (UPRONA), and in September 1961, they successfully won the elections to lead an independent Burundi. But on Friday 13th October 1961, Prince Louis Rwagasore was assassinated, only 16 days after being sworn in as prime minister. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_mbxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: Rebel and Rule in Burundi, 1972 by Aidan Russell (Journal) Democratic Engineering in Rwanda and Burundi by Jean-Marie Kagabo (Book) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/05/new-evidence-of-belgian-complicity-in-1961-killing-of-burundian-pm https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/prince-louis-rwagasore-1932-1961/ The murder of Burundi’s prime minister, Louis Rwagasore by GuyPoppe (Journal) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Africa contains five of the top thirty oil-producing nations, accounting for 85% of the continent’s oil reserves. However, unethical practices by some oil multinational corporations have seen social movements by host communities and human rights groups. Oil exploration has led to underdevelopment, pollution, and the eroding of traditional practices within host regions. In this episode we'll look at the relationship between oil companies and local governments, and how this has furthered corruption within Nigeria and Angola.https://buzigahill.comStory Story PodcastFollow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_mbxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Crude oil exploration in Africa: socio-economic implications, environmental impacts, and mitigation strategiesOil exploitation and its socioeconomic effects on the Niger Delta region of NigeriaAngolan fishermen accuse Chevron of oil spill, demand compensationOil: a dirty business in West AfricaOIL, POVERTY AND ENVIRONMENT IN ANGOLASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by Heizal Nagginda, a climate and environmental activist from Uganda, and founder of Climate Operation (@climateoperation). The organisiation's mission is to educate Ugandan children and communities about climate change and its intersection with other social issues. We discuss the effects of climate change in Uganda and the wider continent, the world's response to climate change, and why we see Africans suffer disproportionately compared to those living in wealthier continents.Heizal is on IG as @heizalpatricia Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_mbxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Around a decade ago, one of the first “viral” moments of the social media age took place. This involved American men launching a campaign to make Joseph Kony the most famous man in the world. Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) (which had existed for decades prior), had been indicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity. But was this a case of activism, slacktivism, or white saviourism on a global scale?Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_mbxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Not a Click Away: Joseph Kony in the Real World | WarscapesKony 2012 quickly became a punch line. But what if it did more good than harm?Comic Relief to stop producing 'white saviour' appeal films | Third SectorThe Problem With Invisible Children's "Kony 2012" | HuffPost ImpactNorthern Ugandans React to the Kony 2012 VideoKony's rebels remain a threat, but they're also selling honey to get by | African ArgumentsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chagos Islands are located in the Indian Ocean, home to Chagossians. However, the islands' sovereignty remains disputed to this day. The UK continues laying claims to the islands, despite being urged to end its unlawful occupation. In this episode we’ll focus on the expulsion of Chagossians from their home country, and the steps the British government have taken to make it more difficult for Chagos islanders to return home.This episode originally aired in April 2021.https://www.gofundme.com/f/Support-Black-people-fleeing-Ukraine?fbclid=IwAR0Lyb44X6oqoRh6Tx4tqls4M2f-1YFAFhs406mEC2K8owyX2azIGIMvFMo Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on Buy me a Coffee too:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts:Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_mbxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Books:Island of Shame - David LutzAudio:Expulsion of the Chagos Islanders - BBC SoundsDocumentary:Stealing a Nation - The Plight of the Chagos Islands VS the United States (2004)Papers:What If You Can’t Protest the Base? The Chagossian Exile, the Struggle for Democracy, and the Military Base on Diego Garcia - David VineArticles:How Britain forcefully depopulated a whole archipelagoThe plight of the Chagos Islanders shows the dark side of the US-UK special relationshipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gamal Abdel Nasser was an Egyptian political leader and second post-independence President. Nasser joined Egypt's Royal Military Academy in 1937, and whilst in the military, he helped form the Free Officers Movement. In July 1952, the movement overthrew the monarchy in a coup and led Egypt into complete independence. Two years later, Nasser emerged from behind-the-scenes and positioned himself as Prime Minister, and then in 1956, he became President. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Hosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomiee Astrid: IG: astrid_mbx Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sources for further reading: · John, R. St. (2022, January 11). Gamal Abdel Nasser. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gamal-Abdel-Nasser · Global Middle East into Twenty-First Century edited by Asef Bayat & Linda Herrera (201) – Book · Gamal Abdel Nasser by Sam Witte (2004) – Book · McNamara, Robert. (2021, February 17). Six-Day War in 1967 Reshaped the Middle East. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/1967-six-day-war-4783414See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're in Guinea, looking at how the actions of market women went on to shape the policy of their nation through standing up against corruption. The cohesive nature of these demonstrations goes to show how market women became the most powerful collective group within their society. The revolt inspired other Guineans to speak up against Toure's oppressive regime, seeing him release political prisoners, culminating in an end to his ambition. The Guinean Market Women's revolt is remembered on August 27th, with Guinean young women and girls reminded of the power and influence they possess. To donate to Chess In Slums: https://chessinslumsafrica.com/donate/ Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Hosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomiee Astrid: IG: astrid_mbx Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sources for further reading: International Women's Rights Action Watch The gallant market women of Guinea who shocked and changed autocratic leader Sekou Toure in 1977 Guinea - eDiplomat Guinea: Masks, Music and Minerals - by Bram PosthumusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The African Union (AU) was officially formed in 2002 with a vision to create an "integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.” In this episode we discuss how the AU came to be, its links to the Pan-African movement, and what the future holds for the continent under the AU.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: ⁠⁠itsacontinent.com/book⁠⁠We're on Buy me a Coffee too:⁠⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent⁠⁠Visit our website:⁠⁠ itsacontinent.com⁠⁠Artwork by Margo Designs:⁠⁠ https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com⁠⁠Music provided by Free Vibes:⁠⁠ https://goo.gl/NkGhTg⁠⁠Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:· Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2020, February 14). African Union. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/African-Union· The African Union: Pan-Africanism, Peacebuilding and Development by Timothy Murithi· OAU Charter - https://au.int/sites/default/files/treaties/7759-file-oau_charter_1963.pdf· The African Union: Autocracy, Diplomacy and Peacebuilding in Africa edited by Tony Karbo and Tim Murithi· African Union - https://au.int/enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello! We will be back with our usual shenanigans and historical tea in February, bringing you stories from the African continent, and a new concept too - we'll be exploring themes that transcend national stories such as the African Union, the CFA Franc and more. Join us next month for It's a Continent Season 5, and why not catch up on an old episode before then?Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ceuta and Melilla are enclaved cities where the European Union has land borders with the African continent, as Spain continues to lay claims within Morocco. What is Spain doing in Morocco in the first place, and what are the wider implications? In this episode, we discuss why the two cities have been described as Europe’s “dirty secret" - the over-surveillance of the walls separating Africa from Europe, and the mistreatment and brutality towards those seeking a better life in Europe.We're back with Season 5 in February 2022. This episode originally aired in May 2021.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Ceuta and Melilla: why does Spain own two cities in Africa?Melilla: Europe's dirty secretWorld of Walls: The Structure, Roles and Effectiveness of Separation Barriers - ebookFrench Morocco (1912-1956)Alleged migrant smugglers arrested in SpainCeuta, Melilla profile@ProdeinOrg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our final episode of the season takes us to Algeria. We discuss the lead up to the Algerian War of Independence and the drastic actions France took in an attempt to retain power over the northern African nation. We also discuss the consequences of this conflict - including the mistreatment of Algerians in France, and those of Algerian descent demanding for official recognition of their treatment enshrined in law. See you in the new year! Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: ⁠itsacontinent.com/book⁠We're on Buy me a Coffee too:⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent⁠Visit our website:⁠ itsacontinent.com⁠Artwork by Margo Designs:⁠ https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com⁠Music provided by Free Vibes:⁠ https://goo.gl/NkGhTg⁠Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...⁠Sources for further reading:African PrideNews articles:https://www.dw.com/en/confronting-frances-colonial-past-harkis-eye-reparations/a-59491421https://apnews.com/article/europe-france-emmanuel-macron-781e0129b136872988d17b2ce804eddbhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/macron-s-attempts-to-address-hurt-of-franco-algerian-history-proving-an-uphill-battle-1.4712089See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Kingdom of Lesotho is a country enclaved within South Africa. The country’s formation stemmed from the work of King Moshoeshoe I (1786-1870) who founded the Basotho nation and helped define what it meant to be Basotho. In this episode, we’ll explore the country’s formation, its complicated relationship and history with South Africa, and recent political challenges which have shaped the nation.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon, Waterstones and FoylesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: https://www.britannica.com/place/Lesotho https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/flag-of-lesotho-facts-history-and-design Dreams for Lesotho - Independence, Foreign Assistance, and Development by John Aerni-Flessner https://lestimes.com/its-time-to-give-women-a-chance-ramakoae/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/jul/02/matsepo-ramakoae-and-lesothos-lost-chance-to-elect-its-first-female-leader See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vera Chirwa was Malawi’s first female lawyer and became a founding member of the Malawi Congress Party and the Nyasaland African Women’s league. Chirwa’s belief in multiparty democratic rule came at a time when a dangerous despot, Hastings Banda ruled a newly independent Malawi. In 1982, Banda ended up charging Vera and her husband Orton with treason, and the following year the court sentenced the couple to death. In this episode we look at Vera Chirwa's life and her drive to keep going despite being held as a prisoner of conscience in horrendous conditions.Trigger Warning: this episode contains descriptions of police brutality and solitary confinement which some listeners may find upsetting.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon, Waterstones and FoylesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Fearless Fighter: An Autobiography – by Vera Chirwa Meet Malawi’s first female lawyer who fought for a multi-party system and spent 12 years on death rowCELEBRATING VERA MLANGAZUWA CHIRWA – BLACK HISTORY MONTHMalawi campaigner still fightingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To recognise Black History month in the UK, we're joined by the academic, activist and author Professor Kehinde Andrews. Kehinde is a professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University and has written several books, his latest being ‘The New Age of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World.’ In this episode we discuss black British identity, immigration, and how colonisation has shifted into its current form: benevolent imperialism.Kehinde's projects include the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity, and Make It Plain, the home of black radical thought. In 2017 Birmingham City University became the first university in Europe to launch an undergraduate Black Studies degree course. Current offerings are undergraduate and MA courses.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon, Waterstones and FoylesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back in Uganda for the second part of our episodes focussing on Yoweri Museveni. This time we discuss the way his government silenced Bobi Wine's activities during the 2021 elections through excessive force and sanctioned killings. An internet blackout took place in Uganda, limiting reporting on internal conditions; however the Red Pearl Movement and social media has allowed Uganda's story to be shared with the international community. This episode looks at the extreme and violent measures taken by Museveni's administration to ensure his hold on power.Trigger warning: police brutality.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon, Waterstones and FoylesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yoweri Museveni is a name you may have heard of during Uganda’s most recent elections where he was up against his main political rival Bobi Wine. This presidential election was entangled by fraud, threats, and sanctioned killings - but how did Ugandan politics get to this point? This episode is the first of a two-parter. We’ll look at Yoweri Museveni's rise to power: how his positioning as Uganda's liberator and increased stability for the nation gave way to a ban on other political campaigns and the removal of Presidential term limits. Museveni has remained in power for more than 30 years. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon, Waterstones and FoylesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:‘POPULISM’ VISITS AFRICA: THE CASE OF YOWERI MUSEVENI AND NO-PARTY DEMOCRACY IN UGANDAAfter three decades in power, Uganda’s Museveni is running for president againUganda's Yoweri Museveni: How an ex-rebel has stayed in power for 35 yearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the Scramble for Africa, Italy was eager to develop a 'second Roman Empire' within the continent. It set its sights on Ethiopia, which they were 'awarded' during the Berlin Conference of 1884-85. Now, all they had to do was remove the Ethiopian government and occupy the land. This proved easier said than done. At the time, Ethiopia was under the leadership of Emperor Menelik II, who was able to lead and defend his country against the Italian army. The Emperor helped to put Ethiopia on the map at a time where many African countries were being destroyed and exploited.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon and WaterstonesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: The history of Ethiopia by Saheed A. Adejumobi The Battle of Adwa - Reflections on Ethiopia's history victory against European colonialism Towards an understanding of the African experience from historical and contemporary perspectives See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone, a country in Western Africa. The name of the city has links to its origin as a British colony used to repatriate freed black people from across the British Empire (Jamaica and Canada) as well as other places as far and wide as The Congo and Lake Malawi. Britain insisted Freetown represented humanity, justice, and freedom but it didn’t represent any of those things. It stole land, got local chiefs to sign dodgy contracts, and highlighted the false ideology of European superiority. In this episode, we look at how Britain annexed land in Freetown, and later on, Sierra Leone.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon and WaterstonesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:The Cambridge history of Africa – Fage, J.D; Oliver, Roland Anthony. Pub. 1975New York Times - BLACKS SEARCH FOR A HISTORY IN NOVA SCOTIA, Douglas Martin, 1984.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by Farida Nabourema, a Togolese human rights activist, writer and Pan-Africanist who has fought for democracy in her country since her teenage years. Farida founded the "Faure Must Go" movement in 2011, where she organised Togolese youths to stand against the dictatorial regime of the Gnassingbés. The movement captures the civil resistance movement in Togo, of which Nabourema is one of the most well-known leaders. In 2014 she published her book La Pression de l'Oppression, encouraging resistance from those who are oppressed. In 2018, Time Magazine listed Farida as one of the Four Crusaders Keeping the Dream of Democracy Alive and in 2021, Apolitical named her among the 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy.In this episode we discuss Farida's lived experience under the Gnassingbé regime, the changing face of social media as a tool for activism and the West's oppressive policies within the African continent.You can view Farida's TED talk here. You can follow her on Twitter: @Farida_N and purchase her book hereFollow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon and WaterstonesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our final episode of season 3, we're exploring West Africa during the 13th century and the founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata Keita. The Mali Empire was one of the continent's wealthiest and most prominent empires spanning across modern-day Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Mauritania, Gambia and Burkina Faso. Sundiata's life story is one of overcoming adversity, surviving jealous family members, and conquering the enemy. His story gives a fascinating insight into how oral traditions were kept alive and passed on from one generation to the next.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon and WaterstonesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:https://www.britannica.com/place/Mali-historical-empire-Africahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Sundiata-KeitaThe Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhay: life in medieval Africa Leadership in Pre-Colonial Africa: A Case Study of Sundiata Keita (Mari Jata) C. 1217-1255 and Mansa Musa Keita (Kankan) C. 1312-1337 of MaliSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ceuta and Melilla are enclaved cities where the European Union has land borders with the African continent, as Spain continues to lay claims within Morocco. What is Spain doing in Morocco in the first place, and what are the wider implications? In this episode, we discuss why the two cities have been described as Europe’s “dirty secret" - the over-surveillance of the walls separating Africa from Europe, and the mistreatment and brutality towards those seeking a better life in Europe.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) on Amazon and WaterstonesWe're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxArtwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Ceuta and Melilla: why does Spain own two cities in Africa?Melilla: Europe's dirty secretWorld of Walls: The Structure, Roles and Effectiveness of Separation Barriers - ebookFrench Morocco (1912-1956)Alleged migrant smugglers arrested in SpainCeuta, Melilla profile@ProdeinOrg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a big announcement!!Pre-order It's a Continent (2022) here:AmazonWaterstoneshttps://linktr.ee/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.comFollow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on Buy me a Coffee too:buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentHosts:Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we learn about Africa’s longest-serving dynasties, the Gnassingbé dynasty. They have ruled Togo since the late 1960s. The rise of the dynasty began with Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who forged a successful military career and became the country’s President. Following Gnassingbé’s death in 2005, his son Faure Gnassingbé became President following a questionable set of parliamentary changes, and like father, like son, his rulership has failed the Togolese people. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Hosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomiee Astrid: IG: astrid_monologuesx Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.comMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sources for further reading: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2005/feb/07/guardianobituaries Banjo, A. (2008). THE POLITICS OF SUCCESSION CRISIS IN WEST AFRICA: THE CASE OF TOGO. International Journal on World Peace,25(2), 33-55. Retrieved April 18, 2021, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20752832 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42009211 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/feb/21/togo-has-long-been-mired-in-political-crisis-and-elections-wont-change-that https://www.ted.com/talks/farida_nabourema_is_your_country_at_risk_of_becoming_a_dictatorship_here_s_how_to_know/transcript?language=en#t-665418 https://www.economist.com/open-future/2018/06/21/togolese-activists-try-to-topple-africas-longest-ruling-family https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gnassingbe-Eyadema https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sylvanus-Olympio Ellis, S. (1993). Rumour and Power in Togo. Africa: Journal of the International African Institute, 63(4), 462-476. doi:10.2307/1161002 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/feb/21/togo-has-long-been-mired-in-political-crisis-and-elections-wont-change-that https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-gnassingbe-eyadema-1529600.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chagos Islands are located in the Indian Ocean, home to Chagossians. However, the islands' sovereignty remains disputed to this day. The UK continues laying claims to the islands, despite being urged to end its unlawful occupation. In this episode we’ll focus on the expulsion of Chagossians from their home country, and the steps the British government have taken to make it more difficult for Chagos islanders to return home.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on Buy me a Coffee too:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts:Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Books: Island of Shame - David LutzAudio:Expulsion of the Chagos Islanders - BBC SoundsDocumentary: Stealing a Nation - The Plight of the Chagos Islands VS the United States (2004)Papers:What If You Can’t Protest the Base? The Chagossian Exile, the Struggle for Democracy, and the Military Base on Diego Garcia - David VineArticles:How Britain forcefully depopulated a whole archipelagoThe plight of the Chagos Islanders shows the dark side of the US-UK special relationshipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back with a bonus episode before we return to season 3! We discuss the consequences of the trans-atlantic slave trade on the continent with our special guest, Karis. We talk about the notion of Africans selling other Africans into slavery by applying the correct lens to examine a pre-colonial continent, how the slave trade gave way to European colonisation and the importance of education and cultural exchange as a solution to diaspora wars.You can follow Karis on Twitter: @friedricejim. Check out his blog on black history The Black Republic, as well as his Clubhouse discussion club the Black Republic.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on Buy me a Coffee too:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentVisit our website: itsacontinent.comHosts:Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we're in Tanzania discussing its stint in socialism. The country's first post-independence President, Julius Nyerere, introduced the Arusha Declaration. A vital element of the declaration was the introduction of Ujamaa which means family-hood in Swahili. Ujamaa focused on freedom, equality and unity. He believed that colonialism had brought capitalism and individualistic thinking into Tanzania and across the African continent, and capitalism went against pre-colonial traditional African culture, which was more community-oriented. Nyerere was an iconic figure and was often considered to be Africa's conscience. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on buy me a coffee too: buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Hosts:Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julius-Nyerere https://www.britannica.com/place/Tanganyika https://www.juliusnyerere.org/about/category/biography https://www.theguardian.com/news/1999/oct/15/guardianobituaries https://oxfordre.com/africanhistory/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190277734.001.0001/acrefore-9780190277734-e-473 http://www.africanfeministforum.com/bibi-titi-mohamed-tanzania/ https://newafricanmagazine.com/3234/ Political Thought and the public sphere in Tanzania: freedom, democracy and citizenship in the era of decolonisation by Emma Hunter Julius Nyerere’s influence and legacy: From a proponent of familyhood to a candidate for sainthood by Simeon Mesaki and Mrisho Malipula Deconstructing Ujamaa: The Legacy of Julius Nyerere in the Quest for Social and Economic Development in Africa by Bonny Ibhawoh and J . I. Dibua Africa has forgotten the women leaders of its independence struggle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we discuss Somalia's socialist government between 1969-1991. This movement was led by Mohamed Siad Barre, a Somali Communist politician. Under the Supreme Revolutionary Council, Barre transformed Somalia into a one-party Marxist-Leninist communist state, renaming the country the Somali Democratic Republic and adopting a concept called scientific socialism, with support from the Soviet Union. Whilst Barre’s rule had initial success: modernisation, nationalisation and anti-tribalism, defeat in the Ogaden War triggered Somali rebellion and dissatisfaction. You can find sources below.Please excuse any background noise in this episode, recording via Zoom has its challenges!Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on buy me a coffee too:buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentHosts:Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:“Buried in the Sands of the Ogaden”: The Horn of Africa and SALT II, 1977–1979Somali Democratic RepublicPermanent Mission of the Somali Republic to the United NationsSiad Barre and Scientific SocialismSocialist Somalia: The legacy of Barre’s military regimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we discuss France's relationship with its African colonies, specifically Chad. Chad became part of the French empire during the Scramble for Africa and successfully gained its independence in 1960 following the empire's disbandment. France's response to this change was to form alliances with its former colonies in order to maintain some of the political and economic benefits they had garnered during their colonisation. These alliances still stand today, with the French government providing military support, overlooking human rights violations, and influencing Chad's currency. Franco-African relations poses an interesting question, whether France can ever leave Africa?Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on buy me a coffee too:buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentHosts:Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomieeAstrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: https://www.britannica.com/place/Chad/History https://www.encyclopedia.com/reference/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/french-equatorial-africa France's Wars in Chad: Military Intervention and Decolonization in Africa https://newafricanmagazine.com/16585/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14898197 https://www.ft.com/content/cea9cdd9-c500-41bc-a2ae-2e4c01eaf2e8 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8091373.stm https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/aug/14/president-deby-chad-greatest-threat-to-stability https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/14/world/africa/france-airstrikes-chad.html https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/2017/07/12/the-cfa-franc-french-monetary-imperialism-in-africa/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Herero and Namaqua genocide is still not widely discussed or taught. Between 1904-1907, hundreds of thousands of Herero and Namaqua people were starved and tortured to death in response to a rebellion against German occupation and theft of land in Namibia. In this episode we discuss racist and fascist ideologies which led to this event (and later on, the holocaust), medical racism, and reparations that Namibians continue to demand from Germany to this day. Trigger warning: torture. We describe graphic details around concentration camps, which some may find upsetting. Sources are below.Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. We're on buy me a coffee too:buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinentHosts: Chinny: Twitter/IG: chindomiee Astrid: IG: astrid_monologuesxMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Herero and Nama GenocideGerman-Herero conflict of 1904–07Namibia's reparations and Germany's first genocideThe 20th Century’s First Genocide: Not the Holocaust, but the HereroGermany moves to atone for 'forgotten genocide' in NamibiaOpinion: A mere €10 million for Germany's colonial-era genocide in Namibia?What Germany owes Namibia'Not enough to say sorry': British firms should pay reparations for slave trade, say Caribbean nationsThe forgotten genocideSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back with an early Christmas present - a bonus episode with Lape Banjo! Lape is a British Nigerian broadcast journalist who has worked across both UK and African networks and is currently a reporter with Sky News. She has a passion for African culture and politics and has previously worked at political organisations, including The Economic Community of West African States, and UNICEF. In this episode we revisit Nigeria in its present day, discussing the impact of diasporans returning to the country, Nigeria's strong cultural impact, the emergence of a middle class, corruption and accountability and the impact of social media on grassroots campaigns such as #EndSars.You can check out Lape's work on her Youtube Channel and she is on Twitter @Lape_BSee you next year for season 3!Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we're in Madagascar, one of Africa’s island countries and the fourth largest island in the world. We explore the Malagasy Uprising which took place between 1947-1948. The uprising saw thousands of Malagasy people fight the French to regain ownership of their country. The French government had suspicions that the uprising wasn’t just caused by Malagasy groups, but also their European rivals: Britain and America. Following the uprising, France soon regained control of the country, as they were adamant that "the future of Madagascar would be inseparably linked to France's future."Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: https://en.unesco.org/womeninafrica/sites/default/files/pdf/Gis%C3%A8le%20Rabesahala_Women%20in%20African%20History_Comic%20strip.pdf https://en.unesco.org/womeninafrica/gis%C3%A8le-rabesahala/biography The 1947 Malagasy Uprising - https://libcom.org/library/1947-malagasay-uprising Revolt in Madagascar - https://www.historytoday.com/history-matters/revolt-madagascar Madagascar: The 1946-48 Rebellion by Stephen L. Weigert The long-term effects of colonial repression in Madagascar by Omar Garcia-Ponce and Leonard Wantchekon Malagasy or Madagascan? Which English term best reflects the people, the culture, and other things from Madagascar? By Riavo G. Voarintsoa; Andriamiranto Raveloson; Rondrotiana Barimalala; Onja H. Razafindratsima https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/africa/madagascar/articles/facts-about-madagascar/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Queen Nzinga was one of the greatest female rulers of the continent, ruling over the Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba (modern day Angola). She was made famous by fighting against the slave trade and European influence. In this episode, we're taking it back to pre-colonial times and discuss how Queen Nzinga fought off Portuguese invasions and slave raids for more than 30 years. Apologies for the sound quality - we're currently recording from home!Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...It's a Continent stands in solidarity with the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria Is Murdering Its CitizensSources for further reading:UNESCO - Women in African HistoryAnna Nzinga FactsHow Queen Nzinga of Angola fought and held off Portuguese control for over 30 yearsQueen Nzinga: A Courageous Ruler who Set Her People FreeQUEEN NZINGA (1583-1663)42 Powerful Facts About Nzinga, Africa’s Fierce Warrior QueenVideos: Queen Njinga Mbande - African Women You Need to KnowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

South Sudan gained independence from the Republic of Sudan in 2011. In this episode, we discuss South Sudan’s arduous road having struggled through two civil wars spanning over 20 years. South Sudan’s current state of affairs has very much been influenced by its relationship with the Republic of Sudan, in particular, conflict over regional borders and oil revenue.Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08qsvj8?fbclid=IwAR1ZemhK1r4jyJ1iQ0rtkzicqkRefTTdU32iXnuLhWBjW1n4ERmegOWpVDA https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/07/09/9-years-south-sudan-still-nation-waiting https://www.discoversudan.de/en/sudan/history/anglo-egyptian-rule https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/2017/12/06/when-success-becomes-a-burden-challenges-of-nations-building-in-post-liberation-south-sudan/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14069082 Sudan and South Sudan: All-out war? John Lunn and Gavin Thompson After the comprehensive peace agreement in Sudan by Elke Grawert The comprehensive peace agreement and the dynamics of post-conflict political partnership in Sudan by Ahmed Einas (2009) https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Sudan/Continued-problems-with-Sudan https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan/overview The Sudan, Egypt and Britain, 1899-1916 https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/2017/12/06/when-success-becomes-a-burden-challenges-of-nations-building-in-post-liberation-south-sudan/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Biko was a revolutionary and activist often regarded as the father of the Black Consciousness Movement, empowering black South Africans in the fight against apartheid. Biko was viewed as one of the first prolific anti-apartheid icons, and is viewed as a political martyr. In this episode we'll look at Biko's story, his impact and his legacy.Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:List of Apartheid South African assassinationsList of people subject to banning orders under apartheidArticles: Steve Biko - BritannicaGroup Areas Act of 1950Steve Biko: The Black Consciousness MovementUniversity Christian Movement (UCM)Black Consciousness, Black Theology, Student Activism and the Shaping of the New South Africa #SteveBikoBlack Consciousness Movement (BCM)TRIBUTE TO STEVE BIKO: Twenty-five Years OnJournals: Black Consciousness, Black theology, student activism, and the shaping of the new South Africa by Professor N. Barney Pityana, 9 October 2012, South AfricaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following Germany's defeat in WW1, Cameroon was split and handed over to France and Britain - with the majority of the country under French rule alongside a small British minority. Upon reunification, this uneven split has lead to the country facing a socio-political issue involving minority English speakers and the declaration of the self-declared state Ambazonia. In this episode we discuss the history of Cameroon and how this separatist movement came to be. Don't forget to leave us a review on your podcast platform! We're on Instagram as @itsacontinentpod and Twitter @itsacontinentMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:VJ Day: The forgotten African soldiers of the Burma CampaignQueen to honour Ghana's fundraising WW2 veteran Pte Joseph HammondThe Foumban Constitutional Talks and Prior Intentions of Negotiating: A Historico-Theoretical Analysis of a False Negotiation and Ramifications for Political Developments in Cameroon - Michael Fonkem Achankeng IThe anglophone problem in Cameroon yesterday and today in search of a definitionWhy Britain was Reluctant to Annex CameroonCameroon: Government is secretly negotiating with the AmbazoniansThe Anglophone Problem in CameroonCOLONIAL BACKGROUND TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMIST TENDENCIES IN ANGLOPHONE CAMEROON, 1946-1961Cameroon's Separatists Relaunch Attacks to Reject State Reconstruction PlanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Western Sahara is often described as Africa’s last colony. Since 1884 the people of Western Sahara, the Sahrawis, have been fighting to regain access and ownership of their country from their former coloniser Spain, and most recently Morocco. The United Nations describes Western Sahara’s current situation as an ‘incomplete process of decolonisation,’ however, their ability to bring it to an end has yet to yield positive results. In this episode, we explore Western’s Sahara’s story and the people and organisations involved in its past, and those who continue to determine its future.Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading: Book: Western Sahara - Anatomy of a Stalemate? - 2nd Edition Documentary: Life is Waiting Is one of Africa’s oldest conflicts finally nearing its end? - https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/is-one-of-africas-oldest-conflicts-finally-nearing-its-end Journal: The Western Sahara Conflict: Myths and Realities by John Damis Journal: The Western Sahara Conflict: towards a constructivist approach to self-determination by Mohamed Daadaoui https://www.britannica.com/place/Tindouf https://www.britannica.com/place/Sahrawi-Arab-Democratic-Republic https://www.rightlivelihoodaward.org/laureates/aminatou-haidar/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14115273 https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/resolving-regional-conflicts-the-western-sahara-and-the-quest-for-durable-solution See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was a divisive figure, as he represented very different things to different people. We begin the first episode of season two by discussing what motivated Gaddafi's Pan-Africanist ideas, as well as the impact of Arab colonisation in Northern Africa and the idea behind the term "sub-Saharan Africa". Don't forget to leave us a review on your podcast platform! We are on Instagram @itsacontinentpod and we're now on Twitter too: @itsacontinentMusic provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Articles:Colonialism: Arab & European Compared by ChinweizuWhy do we still use the term “sub-Saharan Africa”?The Green BookLibyan aid and investment projects in AfricaGaddafi’s Libya was Africa’s Most Prosperous DemocracyApril Victims of The Gaddafi RegimeThe truth about Gaddafi: He was no friend of AfricansGaddafi’s Blood-Soaked Hands'It Was As if We Weren’t Human.' Inside the Modern Slave Trade Trapping African MigrantsAfricans remember Gaddafi as martyr, benefactorGaddafi wants EU cash to stop African migrantsHow ‘African’ is Northern Africa?Books:Africanism - Patricia BamurangirwaAfrican Immigrants in South Africa - Godfrey MwakikagileDocumentary:Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar GaddafiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the 6th March 1957, Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, changing its name from the Gold Coast. In this episode we discuss the events leading to independence - from the mistreatment of African soldiers fighting for Allied forces in WW2, to a new constitution. We also draw similarities to Ghana's road to independence with the recent Black Lives Matter protests, demonstrating how black people have continuously been campaigning for equality. Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Four more ways the CIA has meddled in AfricaCIA Declassified DocumentThe CIA, Kwame Nkrumah, and the Destruction of GhanaGhana : History - The CommonwealthGhana demands independence from BritainThe Politics of the Independence MovementsGhanaians campaign for independence from British rule, 1949-1951This 1948 event in Ghana triggered Africa’s independenceThe Causes and Effects of the 1948 Accra Riots in GhanaAfrica has forgotten the women leaders of its independence struggle1956: Gold Coast to get independenceGhana, cocoa, colonialism and globalisation: introducing historiographySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wangari Maathai was a distinguished environmentalist born in Kenya during British colonial rule. As a well-educated black woman, she used her knowledge and experience to educate and mobilise others in her community to fight for change, but faced numerous challenges: from discrimination at work to threats from the Kenyan government. Her determination and fearlessness never waned as she continued to fight for the environment, human rights and democracy in Kenya. In 2004, she became the first black African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com/Sources for further reading: Film: Taking root - the vision of Wangari Maathai http://takingrootfilm.com/earth-day-2020/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ibibio https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-kikuyu-community-of-kenya%C2%A0-national-museums-of-kenya/0QIS6HqkIjAUIQ?hl=en https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wangari-Maathai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quite often – and misleadingly, Liberia is referred to as one of the only two African countries that were not colonised. Whilst Liberia was not carved up by Europeans in the Scramble for Africa, the country was actually founded by the American colonisation society, and many freed black Americans were sent to live in Liberia, despite living in America for generations. These black Americans and their descendants ended up controlling and colonising indigenous Liberians for over 100 years.Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTgWarm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Sources for further reading:Articles:A Brief History of the African Country of LiberiaThe Library of Congress - African American Mosaic Exhibition"And so Liberia was Born"How a Movement to Send Freed Slaves to Africa Created LiberiaSettlement of Liberia and Mexico-Liberian RulePhotos of Cabinet Ministers lined up for Execution after a Coup debate in LiberiaMurder and mayhem in Liberia: What America wrought in the country America createdSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.