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Limitless Africa

Welcome to Limitless, the podcast series that asks the questions which matter to Africa.Are tech start-ups the answer to Africa"s unemployment problem? Can we stop fake news from spreading on the continent? How do we raise a generation of football stars?These are just some of the topics we’ll be tackling.And we’re not looking for simple answers. Just as Africa’s potential is limitless, so are the possible solutions to any challenges the continent faces.During each podcast episode, we’ll be asking

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15:00

Why did I come back? The case for repats

Limitless Africa ·

2024/10/14

Many diaspora Africans are choosing to return to the continent. These ‘repats’ - as they’re often known - are keen to seize new opportunities. In this episode, three repats tell us how and why they came to Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:38

"Every woman knows a survivor, but somehow men don't...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/10/10

According to some surveys, over a third of women in Africa have experienced physical violence in their lifetimes.We speak to Peninah Kimiri, an expert in gender-based violence, about the rise of cyber misogyny, the increase of femicide and how all men need to step up to protect women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:54

How can we stop male violence against women?

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2024/10/07

According to some surveys, over a third of women in Africa have experienced physical violence in their lifetimes. We ask three activists from Senegal, Cape Verde and Kenya: how can we stop violence against women?Woppa Diallo is a lawyer and gender activist based in Senegal.Natácha Magalhaes is a Cape Verdean writer who often tackles the subject of gender-based violence in her writing.Peninah Kimiri is a Kenyan expert in gender-based violence who has worked across Africa, South East Asia, Eastern

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31:42

"It all started from a hashtag"

Limitless Africa ·

2024/10/03

Oliver Barker-Vormawor is one of the activists behind the #FixTheCountry and #StopGalamseyNow movements as well as the #occupy-Julorbi-house protest in Ghana. This is a must listen for any activist who is looking to make change and anyone interested in how we can deepen and stabilise democracy on the continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:59

Can social media start a movement?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/30

From the #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa to the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria, social media activism has been shown to raise awareness and bring about social change.Claude Grunitzky talks to three activists.Oliver Barker-Vormawor is a governance advisor and one of the founders of the #FixTheCountry movement in Ghana in 2021.South Sudanese model Mari Malek started the social media movement #runwaystofreedom.Abdoulaye Oumou Sow is head of communications for the FNDC movement in Guinea. Hosted on

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15:05

Can African music take over the world?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/23

Is African music finally getting the global recognition it deserves? And who’s going to be the next breakout star?Abdul Abdullah is a Ghanaian American culture entrepreneur and founder of Accra’s AfroFutures FestivalPaola Ndengue is a specialist in media and the creative industries.Mmeli Hlanze is one half of Antidote Music, a music label and artist management company based in Eswatini. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:47

"I was an unlikely president"

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/19

For this episode, we’re broadcasting from the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Cabo Verde. The Limitless Africa journalists interviewed President José Maria Neves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:25

Presidential special: What do Cape Verde's youth want?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/16

Six young people from Cape Verde interview their President José Maria Neves. And they want to know what the most powerful man in the country is doing for young people like them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:02

"Fashion is the number one thing Africa can export" -...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/12

Moulaye Tabouré runs Anka, a platform for African retailers. The start up has over 7000 sellers from 47 African countries. They have buyers in over 170 countries. The company has now raised $6.2 million in its series A funding. This is a fascinating conversation about e-commerce strategies, consumer behaviour and what really drives sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:02

How can African fashion become a global leader?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/09

The fashion industry could increase the continent’s prosperity by 25 per cent. Claude Grunitzky asks how can African fashion become a global leader? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:08

"Young people should vote no matter the situation"

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/05

Paul Kagame has won the last four elections in Rwanda with over 90 % of the vote. There is no powerful opposition. What does that say about democracy in the country?For this episode of Limitless Africa, we speak to Seth Karamage, a Rwandan development economist specializing in peacebuilding and good governance. He has worked on fostering democracy in Rwanda as well as Nigeria, Kenya and Somalia. He’s a former soldier with the Rwanda Defence Forces. This is an opportunity to ask someone who really

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15:04

Are coups good for Africa?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/02

There have been nine military coups d'états in Africa since 2020. If we continue at this rate, there will be more coups in this decade than in any since the 1960s. Is this a good thing for Africa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:10

"The world can learn so much from Africa" - Nobel...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/28

Victor Ochen grew up in a refugee camp in Northern Uganda in the 1980s and 1990s at the height of the Ugandan civil war, one of Africa's longest conflicts. He has become a spokesperson for the people of Northern Uganda and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:45

"Radically loving each other is the opposite of the...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/22

Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile is a groundbreaking journalist and social media influencer. She writes and thinks about what it means to be a mother and a feminist today. Feminism seems to have forgotten motherhood, when the decision to have - or not to have - a child is a question almost all women face.Gao is a mother to two children, but she is also an activist fighting for women’s right to choose. In 2016, she also founded Abortion Support South Africa, an organisation which helps women access safe

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14:53

How can African women defy expectations?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/19

Women can do amazing things if they are given the opportunity. Success can come in many forms, in business, in family life, or in international sport. Claude speaks to an award-winning entrepreneur, a renowned artist and an Olympic athlete about the importance of empowering women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:29

"Money is not everything" - Dr Magda Robalo on...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/15

Healthcare is one of the greatest challenges facing Africans today. But it’s also one of the most exciting. Diseases and illnesses are constantly evolving. But so is technology. Can Africans keep up?Dr Magda Robalo is a medical doctor from Guinea-Bissau. She’s worked for the World Health Organisation in Zimbabwe, Congo, Namibia and Ghana. She was Minister of Health in her home country and also served as the high commissioner for COVID-19,. She is now President and co-founder of the Institute of

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14:59

Can tech help overcome Africa's healthcare inequality?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/12

We need more doctors in Africa. According to the United Nations, Africa has approximately 1 doctor for every five thousand people. Can technology help us reduce this healthcare inequality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:21

Could Africa become the world's manufacturing hub?...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/08

Think of any infrastructure project in Africa, and it’s likely a Chinese firm will be behind it. In 2020 Chinese firms were responsible for a third of all African infrastructure projects. So what does this mean for the continent? To find out Claude Grunitzky speaks to Hannah Ryder, the CEO of Development Reimagined (DR), an independent international development consultancy. They have offices in Beijing, Nairobi, and London. Hannah has over 20 years experience working as a diplomat and economist. She

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15:06

Are Russia and China the new colonial powers?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/05

China and Russia have made their presence felt in Africa. But what is the nature of their relationship on the continent? And how can Africans benefit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:22

"We have the tools, we have no excuse" - Gen Z on...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/01

We hear from two Gen Z artists on how storytelling and creativity are forging a new African identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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