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...

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...

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 this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, join Aurra as she takes a deep dive into the proverbial rabbit hole of what makes online content go viral in Africa and how it relates to the spread of misinformation. This episode also features an in-depth interview with Prossy Sheila Kawala, the Director of Media Initiatives at Centre for Media Literacy and Community Development (CEMCOD), Uganda. In the News & Updates segment, we unpack the recently ended DCN Africa Virtual Training on...

In this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast; We examine the complex relationship between Africa and Artificial Intelligence. With the development of AI originating in the Global North, what does it mean for the adoption, impact and development of AI in Africa? In a quest to find an answer to this question, the host unpacks an insightful discussion that took place at the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting 2024, focusing on the session titled “AI, Productivity, Work: Can We Have It All?”,...

In this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, we explore the social media trends across the continent. We aim to understand how the different regions in Africa utilize digital platforms to effectively communicate and engage with their communities. In our interview for this episode, we talk to the visionary Sallu Kamuskay, the Founder of Salone Messenger based in Sierra Leone, who shares his story of how he built an influential platform under less-than-ideal circumstances. INTERVIEW Sallu...

EPISODE SUMMARY In our opening episode, we explore the digital and information landscape of Africa. With 54 countries and 5 regions, Africa is a continent full of diversity and cultural complexity. It is also the second-largest continent in the world and boasts the youngest population. We unpack the past & future digital and developmental trends unique to each region. From North Africa to West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa, each region has its unique challenges...