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In this week's conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various news stories related to Africa. They covered topics such as Algeria's commemoration of victims of a French crackdown, France's recognition of Western Sahara's autonomy, and the situation in Burkina Faso. The conversation highlighted the importance of understanding the historical context and the role of Western powers in shaping these events.
They touched on Kenyan protests for accountability, the power of leaderless online movements, the potential for similar protests in other countries.
The involvement of the United Arab Emirates in the Sudan civil war, and the need to address anti-black racism in the conflict.
The so called discovery of Emirati passports in Sudan which suggested covert UAE involvement, and their denial were discussed. with grim understanding that the "discovery of the emirati documents could be in preparation for major revelations about mass graves
With Burkina Faso, the importance of national symbols and leaders in boosting morale and mobilizing support was brought into focus.
The episode closed with the history of conflict in Africa.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:57 Algeria's Commemoration of Colonial Era Crackdown
11:57 Algeria's Criticism of France's Recognition of Western Sahara's Autonomy
20:36 Burkina Faso: Escalating Violence and Brutal Government Response
33:56 Protests in Kenya and the Power of Online Mobilization
50:50 The Involvement of the United Arab Emirates in the Sudan Civil War
57:45 The Need for Strong Leadership in African Countries
01:06:09 Western Countries and Their Role in African Conflicts
01:07:57 Confronting Anti-Black Racism and Promoting Unity in Africa

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