With one-fifth of the global population under 25 residing in sub-Saharan Africa, the continent is the world’s youngest region. But unemployment rates loom large, particularly among the youth. Education, Skills, and Leadership are crucial in cre

He alerted the world on monkeypox - and was ignored | Prof. Dimie Ogoina

Aug 25th, 2022 26m 43s

After more than two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the emergence of a new epidemic has surprised many people. However, the global outbreak of monkeypox was predictable and perhaps could have been avoided. Back in 2017, Dimie Ogoina pointed out

Neglected Tropical Diseases: A potential roadmap forward | Dr. Borna Nyaoke Anoke

Jun 29th, 2022 23m 34s

Over the last two years, a public health crisis has been at the forefront of our news. However, other health emergencies continue to receive very little or no attention at all. More than one billion people globally are affected by Neglected Tro

G7 needs a new geopolitical partner | Dr Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili

Jun 27th, 2022 54m 33s

The G7 hold over 50% of global net wealth: Why is it in their interest to strengthen the economic recovery of Africa? How can Africa create a return on investments for G7 countries?With 35 selected experts from business, politics and civil soci

Famine Threats - Africa in the Ukraine conflict

Mar 31st, 2022 26m 52s

African heads of state are feeling reminded of the Cold War era these days, says Dr. Carlos Lopes, High Representative of the African Union and Professor at the University of Cape Town in this edition of “The Africa Roundtable”. At that time, t

"I can't accept the 'post' in the word postcolonialism yet."

Mar 24th, 2022 33m 30s

The talk of historical responsibility plays an important role in German and European politics. There are different perspectives on how and with what this is filled, especially between European and African capitals. We talk to the African author

“Wealthy people see refugees as a threat to their comfortable lives”

Mar 21st, 2022 32m 22s

Is there an alternative to humanity towards people in need? No, says book author and winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature, Abdulrazak Gurnah, in the podcast of The Africa Roundtable. Regardless of all resistance, “just keep going”. In a

Migration and Peace

Jan 16th, 2022 36m 45s

The topics of migration and immigration from Africa regularly cause much debate. The situation is often viewed differently within the African community than it is in Europe. Although increasing climate catastrophes are driving more and more peo

Health first!

Dec 20th, 2021 36m 46s

Vaccination as prevention, protection against diseases before they break out. Vaccination in Africa as a protective shield for the world. And what about health care in Africa - what does that have to do with Europe?Talk with Dr. Noubar Afeyan i

Mo Ibrahim - Entrepreneur and founder of "Mo Ibrahim Foundation"

Nov 17th, 2021 33m 23s

In the current podcast, the Sudanese entrepreneur and founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation takes a look at the changing world from an African perspective, which is why Europe benefits from African workers, climate injustice and political unrest

Wanjira Mathai

Nov 4th, 2021 19m 29s

There is no scientific doubt, that we will see major changes in the climate in our lifetimes. How do you best explain to people that change is necessary? Changes for each of us, also in our private life?Questions to Wanjira Mathai - Vice Pres