Thatcher in Africa, FEMEN Debate

In this week's edition of Amandla- An African Perspectives, we first 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.

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New Constitution in Zimbabwe

On March 16th, Zimbabweans voted on a new Constitution in a national 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.

We start the show, as always, with headlines from the African continent.

Interview with Nkululeko starts at 15:17


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Protests Against Egyptian President Mursi

Last Thursday, Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi announced a decree 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.

We start the program with headlines from the African continent.

Listen to the program here.  Interview with Nahed starts at 13:55


mosireen collective
Retrospective look at the Egyptian revolution with Samir Amin, Firoze Manji and Mamdou Habashi

Chinua 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 as we always do with headlines from the African Continent.

You can read Daniel's article about Achebe's new memoir at The Millions

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Interview with Daniel starts at 10:50

LGBT Rigths in Africa

The impact of criminalization of same sex acts and 'promotion
of homosexuality' in Uganda, Kenya and Botswana, and the work to advance LGBTI rights. Click here to Listen

Steve Biko and Wangari Maathai

In this episode of African Perspectives, we look at the lives of two African legends, Steve Biko and Wangari Maathai.

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Passing of Ethiopian President Meles Zanawi, Mine massacre in South Africa, Trial of former Chadian president Hissene Habre

This 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.

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