tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11266219041189798572024-03-06T01:08:19.220-08:00African PerspectivesAfrican Perspectives is a weekly news radio program that airs every Sunday from noon to 1pm on CHRY 105.5fm (or Channel 945 on Rogers or streaming at chry.fm), community radio. The show aims to bring an alternative, progressive and Pan-Africanist perspective on the African Continent.African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-48772383746608323762013-12-01T17:53:00.001-08:002013-12-02T12:50:48.082-08:00Israel's New Racism - Interview with film maker David SheenAbout 60,000 African migrants have arrived in Israel since 2006, fleeing
unrest in their home countries. But upon arrival in the ostensibly
democratic country, the migrants have faced intense persecution and have
been branded as "infiltrators" by right-wing politicians and activists.<br />
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speak with film maker <a href="http://www.davidsheen.com/">David Sheen</a> about his new film <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPxv4Aff3IA">Israel's New Racism</a>: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land<br />
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Listen to the interview <a href="http://previous.ncra.ca/exchange/getStream.cfm?getFile=143725">here </a><br />
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and a presenter for Radio Erena. Estefanos is the co-founder of the
International Commission on Eritrean Refugees, an advocacy organization
for the rights of Eritrean refugees, victims of trafficking, and victims
of torture. She actively campaigns for freedom and democracy in her
country, which has suffered under the dictatorship of Isaias Afwerki
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We spoke to her about he plight of Eritrean migrants, who en route to Israel are kidnapped for ransom and held in the Sinai desert. We also spoke to her about the horrendous treatment that African migrants receive by Israeli state and society. <br />
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Meron has set up a PayPal account to collect donations to help the families of Eritrean hostages in Sinai. To donate, go to <a href="http://www.paypal.com/" target="_blank">PayPal.com</a> and transfer to the account <b>soscare@yahoo.com</b>. Note that the account is not set up as an official charity.<br />
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Listen to the interview <a href="http://previous.ncra.ca/exchange/getStream.cfm?getFile=143723">here</a> African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-8709679478335155472013-10-01T20:26:00.001-07:002013-10-01T20:26:48.481-07:00Protest Against President Paul Kagame Interview with Serge Ndayizeye, one of the organizers of the protest against the presence of President of Rwanda Paul Kagame at the Rwanda Day festivities held on September 28th, Toronto, Canada.<br />
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Earlier this month author David Austin was in town to promote his newest book Fear of a Black Nation: Race, Sex, and Security in Sixties Montreal. It is available in <a href="http://www.btlbooks.com/book/fear-of-a-black-nation">bookstores</a>!<br />
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Listen to the show <a href="http://previous.ncra.ca/exchange/getStream.cfm?getFile=137834">here</a><br />
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For the AFRICOM Go Home! declaration (in 6 languages), visit the <a href="http://grila.org/index_en.htm">GRILA website</a><br />
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In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the
Organization for African Unity and African Liberation Day, GRILA-Toronto
hosted a panel discussion at A Different Booklist. Panelists:<br />Prof. Pablo Idahosa: Resources and Land Grabbing on the African continent<br />Ameth Lo: AFRICOM, the New Wave of Militarization in Africa.<br />
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Listen to the panel presentation <a href="http://previous.ncra.ca/exchange/dspProgramDetail.cfm?programID=137548&message=">here</a><br />
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African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-20701654628383603832013-04-15T07:08:00.000-07:002013-04-15T07:08:00.567-07:00Tribute to Amilcar Cabral, Part 2 and the African Cup of Nations continues<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We continue our dedication to Amilcar Cabral. And an update on the African Cup of Nations tournament.</span><br />
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African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-35470186910022305882013-04-15T06:56:00.002-07:002013-04-15T06:56:48.116-07:00US Deployment of Troops to the African Continent <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">On December 24th, US President Barack Obama announced the deployment of 3500 troops to various spots on the African continent to supposedly fight terrorism. This was a sneaky move from the government coming the day before Christmas so as to not garner much attention. We speak with Abayomi Azikiwe about this move and its implications. Azikiwe is the editor of the <a href="http://panafricannews.blogspot.ca/">Pan-African News Wire</a>.</span><br />
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African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-27786789098146539412013-04-15T06:48:00.001-07:002013-04-15T06:48:36.540-07:00From Soweto to Cuito Cunavale<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Interview with Issac Saney Cuba specialist who teaches at Dalhousie University (Canada) and is author of the acclaimed, Cuba: A Revolution In Motion. He is currently finishing the book From Soweto to Cuito Cuanavale: Cuba, The War in Angola and the End of Apartheid.</span><br />
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African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-88615435395070832162013-04-15T06:44:00.000-07:002013-04-15T06:44:09.175-07:00Update on Democratic Republic of Congo<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Ameth speaks with Michael regarding the latest updates from the Democratic Republic of Congo.</span><br />
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African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-86118559687141302452013-04-15T06:34:00.002-07:002013-04-15T06:34:29.897-07:00Grenada - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Interview with Kymani starts at 15:15. Before that news briefs from the continent.</span><br />
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chat with Kuthula Matshazi about the legacy of Margaret Thatcher's
policies and actions on the African continent, specifically Zimbabwe and
South Africa. Then we talk to Roshan Jahangeer about the FEMEN
controversy. FEMEN is a Western style feminist organization that has
caused a lot of anger amongst Muslim women because of their racist and
neocolonial attitude to Islam and liberation.<br />
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referendum. With all major parties supporting it, the result was a
resounding 93% 'yes'. We are joined by Nkululeko Sibanda to speak to us
about the new constitution, its historical context and its future
implications.<br />
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Interview with Nkululeko starts at 15:17<br />
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giving him sweeping new powers. The announcement was met with
nationwide protests decrying his attempts to put himself above the law.
We speak with Nahed Mansour for an update and analysis. <br />
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Retrospective look at the <a href="http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/needs-no-introduction/2011/02/so-theorist-activist-and-journalist-meet-dakar-after-pr">Egyptian revolution</a> with Samir Amin, Firoze Manji and Mamdou Habashi African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-56734889923848270852012-11-08T15:43:00.001-08:002012-11-08T15:43:52.301-08:00Chinua Achebe's "There Was A Country: A Persoanl History of Biafra This week on African Perspectives, we speak with Daneil Tseghay,
independent freelance journalist, about Chinua Achebe's new memoir
"There Was A Country: A Personal History of Biafra." We start the show
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African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-22456136274681811692012-09-04T20:17:00.001-07:002012-09-04T20:17:40.369-07:00Passing of Ethiopian President Meles Zanawi, Mine massacre in South Africa, Trial of former Chadian president Hissene HabreThis week on African Perspectives, we discuss the passing of Ethiopian president Meles Zanawi with Farid Omar, the shooting of 34 miners in South Africa with Ajamu Nangwaya, and the trial of former Chadian president Hissene Habre with Darnace Torou.<br />
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Listen to the show <a href="http://previous.ncra.ca/exchange/getStream.cfm?getFile=127975">here</a>African Perspectiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268152931607189193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126621904118979857.post-63878059187678007932012-08-30T15:05:00.000-07:002012-09-04T20:12:34.305-07:00Colonizing African Values: How the U.S. Christian Right Is Transforming Sexual Politics in Africa A new Political Research Associates report, Colonizing African Values: How the U.S. Christian Right is Transforming Sexual Politics in Africa, reveals that American conservative groups are in fact continuing to build organizational strength and promote homophobia and anti-abortion politics in African countries. We speak with Rev. Dr. Kapya Kaoma, author of the report.<br />
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Interview with Dr. Kaoma: 11:46 - end<br />
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