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Africa Aware: Tagadom’s vision for ending the war in Sudan
Africa Aware: Tagadom’s vision for ending the war in Sudan Audio LToremark 14 November 2024 In this episode, Khalid Omer Yousif discusses how Sudan’s broadest anti-war, pro-democracy coalition, Tagadom, aims to bring civilian voices to the fore in a war dictated by military powers, and their plans to the end of Sudan’s war despite mounting atrocities engulfi
Africa Aware: What the African Union’s G20 membership means for Africa
Africa Aware: What the African Union’s G20 membership means for Africa Audio LToremark 21 November 2024 In this episode, Professor Carlos Lopes discusses what the African Union’s G20 membership means for Africa’s economic and geopolitical influence on the global stage. The G20, a forum comprising 19 countries, the European Union, and now also the African Uni
Africa in 2025: Economic growth despite persistent problems
Africa in 2025: Economic growth despite persistent problems Expert comment LToremark 23 January 2025 This year, Africa will be the second-fastest-growing region globally. But persistent problems, including poverty, the effects of climate change, and weak governance, are fuelling widespread social frustration. This year, Africa will be the second-fastest-grow
South Sudan’s shaky peace is at risk of collapse. Can it be saved?
South Sudan’s shaky peace is at risk of collapse. Can it be saved? Expert comment LToremark 9 April 2025 Recent events have undermined the 2018 peace agreement, raising questions over whether the deal can be resuscitated or if a new way forward is needed. South Sudan’s civil war ended in 2018 through a peace agreement between President Salva Kiir’s South Sud
Africa Aware: Envisioning a more peaceful and secure Africa
Africa Aware: Envisioning a more peaceful and secure Africa Audio LToremark 8 May 2025 In this episode, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security HE Ambassador Bankole Adeoye shares his vision for a more peaceful and secure Africa. The uptick in armed conflicts across Africa in recent years has challenged peacebuilding efforts and upset a tra
London Conference 2025: Ahunna Eziakonwa
London Conference 2025: Ahunna Eziakonwa Video LToremark 20 June 2025 Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN assistant secretary-general and UNDP assistant administrator and regional director for Africa, outlines the challenges facing a world that is investing in defence while development funding plateaus. Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN assistant secretary-general and UNDP assistant ad
Africa Aware: Strengthening Africa’s health security
Africa Aware: Strengthening Africa’s health security Audio LToremark 17 July 2025 In this episode, Dr Jean Kaseya discusses how Africa CDC public health initiatives strengthen the capacity of health institutions across the African continent to deal with growing disease threats. The public health systems in Africa are under growing pressure. The sharp 70 per
Why ending the war in Sudan should be a higher priority for the West
Why ending the war in Sudan should be a higher priority for the West Expert comment LToremark 9 September 2025 As world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, now is the time to put the focus back on Sudan and build international support for ending the war. Nearly two and a half years after fighting erupted in Sudan, the brutal conflict between the Suda
Africa must strengthen continental unity to boost its global influence
Africa must strengthen continental unity to boost its global influence Expert comment LToremark 30 September 2025 Greater representation is a necessary step for boosting Africa’s global influence, but inclusion alone is not enough. Going beyond symbolism requires stronger continental unity and strategic alignment. Africa is under-represented in global govern
Africa Aware: Strengthening African-led peace and security initiatives
Africa Aware: Strengthening African-led peace and security initiatives Audio LToremark 18 December 2025 Experts discuss what makes African peace processes stick. Reflecting on research conducted as part of a joint Chatham House and UNDP research project on ‘African Peace Processes: Lessons Learned’, this episode examines what makes peace processes ‘stick’. L
Africa in 2026: Global uncertainty demands regional leadership
Africa in 2026: Global uncertainty demands regional leadership Expert comment LToremark 14 January 2026 Africa can no longer rely on intermittent international attention to safeguard peace, democracy and economic resilience. Africa’s political and security trajectory in 2026 will be shaped both by local dynamics and a less predictable international order. We
The AU summit is an opportunity for decisive action to end the war in Sudan
The AU summit is an opportunity for decisive action to end the war in Sudan Expert comment LToremark 12 February 2026 The upcoming African Union summit is an opportunity for African leaders to reset the union’s role on Sudan and take decisive action to end the war. The war in Sudan is one of the African Union’s (AU) most consequential failures of political l