AfriCan Geopardy

Quantifying Africa’s Oceans: Ubuntu Mathematics, Ancestral Intelligence, and the Sovereign Ledger

In this episode, we explore “Quantifying Africa’s Oceans: Ubuntu Mathematics, Ancestral Intelligence, and the Sovereign Ledger of Maritime Wealth.” Simone Melrino Smith-Godfrey, Founder and CEO of the Centre for Applied Maritime Studies (CAMS), unveils an innovative framework to help Africa value its oceans differently. In this conversation, she breaks down Ubuntu Mathematics, reframes the ocean as a sovereign ledger of maritime wealth, and illustrates how blending ancestral knowledge with modern verification and accountability systems can transform ocean governance. This episode introduces groundbreaking ideas that drive innovation in maritime valuation, empower resource governance, and promote economic sovereignty. We discuss how greater African ownership of ocean resources can shape the future of the Blue Economy. 🌍🌊

Decarbonising Shipping: Risk, Power and Opportunity for Africa

This episode of AfriCan Geopardy examines how the global push to decarbonise shipping could reshape Africa’s trade, ports, and maritime power. Featuring Ms. Ogbugo, a maritime infrastructure and decarbonisation expert, the conversation explores whether the shipping energy transition could reinforce global inequalities—or become a strategic growth opportunity for Africa. We unpack how the IMO Net Zero framework may influence shipping costs, trade competitiveness, and port investment, and who truly holds influence over global maritime climate policy. The episode also explores whether market-based measures such as carbon pricing and fuel levies could unlock new financing for African green ports, clean fuels, and maritime skills development. A sharp, forward-looking discussion on risk, power, policy, and opportunity in Africa’s path toward net-zero shipping. Thanks, Ms Ogbugo for sharing your time and expertise with us. #DecarbonisingShipping #NetZeroShipping #MaritimeDecarbonisation #IMO #EnergyTransition #SustainableShipping #AfricanTrade

Who creates and gets the value? Minerals, energy and Africa’s Agency

In this episode of African Geopardy, we explore “Who Creates and Gets the Value? Minerals, Energy, and Africa’s Agency” with Dr. Theo Acheampong, Technical Advisor to Ghana’s Minister of Finance. Dr. Acheampong is an economist and political risk specialist with over 15 years of experience across energy, extractives, and public finance. Together, we examine who truly creates value in Africa’s minerals and energy sectors — and who ultimately captures it — through the lenses of governance, fiscal policy, and agency. This episode is packed with insights and provides a timely lens on the current global geopolitical landscape. For further reading, you may find Dr. Acheampong’s recent op-ed particularly insightful: https://cmagafrica.com/publication/who-creates-and-gets-the-value-minerals-energy-and-agency-in-sub-saharan-africa-amidst-new-great-power-competition/

AfriCan Geopardy: Year in Review

This year on African Geopardy, our conversations spanned regional integration, maritime security, youth and gender inclusion, illicit economies and community -led peace building; bringing AfriCan perspectives firmly to the centre of global security and development debates. Enjoy our final episode for the year and thanks to our guests and listeners for being generous with your time and expertise and for listening. Let’s do it again next year. #AfriCan

Driving Blue Growth and Stability through the Delta Association of Chambers of Commerce…(DACCIMA)

In this episode, we sit down with Ambassador Fidelis Onu, Director General of the Delta Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (DACCIMA), to unpack how #DeltaState can harness opportunities in shipping and the blue economy to drive socio-economic growth and enhance regional security. ⚓🌊 Our conversation explored how local chambers like DACCIMA are strengthening private-sector participation in maritime trade and how ports and coastal industries are shaping Delta State’s economic future. We also discussed practical ways to align state and federal initiatives to promote sustainable blue growth and examined the vital link between maritime prosperity and stability across the Niger Delta. 💡 Insightful, forward-looking, and grounded in real experience — this episode highlights how collaboration between business and government can turn maritime potential into shared prosperity. #BlueEconomy #DeltaState #MaritimeSecurity #BlueGrowth #AfricanDevelopment