Podcasting African Democracies

 PPODCASTING AFRICAN DEMOCRACIES

"Podcasting African Democracies" is a series designed to confront one of the most pressing issues of our time: the global crisis of democracy, with particular attention to Africa. Across the continent, citizens have witnessed both inspiring democratic gains and troubling reversals. The rise of military coups in countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, alongside waves of protest movements demanding accountability and reform, reveal the fragile balance between state authority and popular sovereignty. These developments are not isolated; they echo broader patterns of democratic backsliding worldwide, where institutions are strained by authoritarian resurgence, economic precarity, and contested legitimacy. By situating African experiences within this global context, the series underscores how struggles for democracy in Africa are both unique and deeply connected to wider challenges facing governance today.

At its core, the series seeks to create a space for dialogue that bridges scholarship, activism, and policymaking. Each episode invites leading experts, grassroots organizers, and decision‑makers to reflect on the complexities of democratic practice in Africa—its vulnerabilities, its resilience, and its future possibilities. Through conversations that highlight both challenges and successes, Podcasting African Democracies aims to deepen public understanding of how democracy is lived, defended, and reimagined across diverse African contexts. By amplifying voices from the continent, the series not only documents democratic struggles but also celebrates the creativity and determination of those working to sustain and expand democratic space.

The Demise of Senegalese Democracy?

Coup Attempt in The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tanzania’s Political Crisis: State, Protest, and Consequences

Taxed to the Limit: Kenya’s Youth Uprising and the Fight for Economic Justice