DCN Africa Podcast

Episode 9: Internet Governance in Africa

In the next episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, we delve into the complex world of internet governance in Africa. Following the recently ended UNECA 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), Aurra unpacks the various challenges and opportunities that come with regulating the internet on the continent. Our interview guest for this episode is Phillip Ayazika, the Programs Director at Pollicy (Uganda) and we also feature a short excerpt from a panel session at the 13th AfIGF, “Protecting Internet data flows in trade policy initiatives”, led by the Internet Society and featuring: • Dawit Bekele - Regional Bureau Director for Africa at the Internet Society • Wairagala Wakabi - Executive Director of the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) • Sorene Assefa - Country Representative for Ethiopia at the African Development Bank Group • Natalie Campbell - Co-founder of A Very Good Company • Amazouz Souhila - Co-founder and Managing Director of Clean City Africa Link to the AfIGF Session Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ00RKW0ZCI&t=541s

Episode 8: Diary of an Entrepreneur

Get ready to be inspired by Africa's vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship! In a continent where 1 in 5 working-age Africans are starting new businesses (the world's highest rates of entrepreneurship), the potential for growth and innovation is unlimited. Join Aurra as she explores the transformative power of entrepreneurship in Africa, showcasing the strategic policies, education, and support systems that are propelling the continent towards a prosperous future. From regional initiatives to global interventions, discover how African nations are unlocking the potential of their entrepreneurs and paving the way for a thriving startup ecosystem. Don't miss this deep dive into Africa's entrepreneurial landscape!

Episode 7: Youth - Africa’s Superpower

In this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, Aurra unpack’s the influence of young people in Africa, paying particular attention to how digital tools influence their economic, social and political impact on the continent and globally. The Deep Dive features an excerpt from Rachel Nyaradzo Adams’ talk at TEDx Gaborone on ‘A Crisis of Courage: Africa’s 21st Century Challenge’ Watch her full talk here: https://youtu.be/XDgIXsiWeTw?si=azBlfA2scUkE-2Ix) Aurra also got on a call with Bongekile Filana, the Chairperson of the National ICT Youth Council of South Africa who shared insights into the recently launched AI for Youth Development Policy by the African Union. She also spoke to Naomi Mutua, the Brand and Executive Comms Manager at Ideologie Limited in Kenya for news and updates on the situation with the GenZ protests in Kenya. Want to share your thoughts on the podcast? Send us an email to dcnafricapodcast@gmail.com, we’d love to hear from you! #DCNAfricaPodcast #AfricanYouth

Episode 6: An African Perspective Abroad

In this episode, the DCN Africa Podcast travels to Helsinki, Finland, for the ‘Unlocking Media Literacy’ Forum and to Tallinn, Estonia, for the ‘Anatomy of Influence’ Forum. The host, Aurra, takes us on a journey through sound and dialogue as she tries to understand both media literacy and influence from an African perspective. This episode features excerpts from a lecture by Leo Pekkala, the deputy director of KAVI, National Audiovisual Institute of Finland, a panel discussion featuring Chido Onumah from Nigeria, the co-founder of the Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Foundation (MILID Foundation) and another featuring Dr Sam Kamau, the Head of the Strategic Communication Program and Senior Lecturer at the National Defense University in Kenya. Aurra also had an in-depth interview with Tallinn based, Zimbabwean Researcher, Pat Gombe, a researcher at the Baltic Film, Media, and Art School (BFM) at Tallinn University in Estonia. Finally, painting a vivid picture of the future in 20 years time, Aurra shares an excerpt from a panel she participated in, moderated by Diana Filimon, a DCN Global Team Member from Romania and co-Founder of Genzette. The panel included Michael J. Oghia, a Consultant on Digital Infrastructure, Cyber Resilience, Internet Governance & Media Development from Serbia and Akilnathan X. Logeswaran, Leading Tech Engagement, Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from Germany. We want to hear from YOU! Share your thoughts and connect with us on email: dcnafricapodcast@gmail.com. Be sure to like, share and subscribe to the DCN Africa Podcast everywhere that podcasts are available!

Episode 5: Hidden Conflict

Episode 5: Hidden Conflict - https://linktr.ee/dcnafricapodcast When it comes to conflict and socio-political unrest, all 5 regions of Africa have devastating stories to tell. Some conflicts are more well-known on a global stage than others, but in this episode, we’re going to zone in on 3 countries in particular: Ethiopia, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The host, Aurra, also sits down with Innocent Mpoki, a Zimbabwean 4th year PhD Student of African Politics at Boston College in the U.S., to discuss the history, patterns and prevalence of coups in Africa. Finally, in this episode's News and Updates, we’ll be looking at South Africa’s glass-ceiling breaking new wearable technology, an update on the tech funding scene in Africa and the African Telecommunications Union’s latest report. Credits: 'Sudan's conflict, explained' by Vox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDfhxMwoyWo&t=37s 'The Congo War Explained (and why it’s escalating)' by TDLR News Global - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4lFc43Yx4I&t=50s 'Forgotten Wars' by Lawrence Freedman - https://www.newstatesman.com/world/2024/02/forgotten-wars-ethiopia-tigray-sudan We would love to hear from you! Connect with us on email and send your feedback to dcnafricapodcast@gmail.com #DCNAfricaPodcast #HiddenConflict #Ethiopia #Sudan #DRC #TechNews