Leaders Voices by Leaders of Africa

Leaders Voices by Leaders of Africa

Leaders Voices is a Pan-African podcast that shares preeminent thought leaders' opinions, personal experiences and stories, best practices, and political analysis. We discuss African leadership from the perspective of thought leaders shaping politics, economics, education, and many other themes. Podcast episodes are in English, Français, and Português. Leaders Voices is a production by Leaders of Africa (leadersofafrica.org). Leaders of Africa encourages an equitable and just political and economic arrangement and society on the African continent and globally. Send us your comments and questions at yourvoice@leadersofafrica.org. Facebook: Leaders of Africa Twitter: @LeadersAfrica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Leaders Voices with Joyline Chepkorir and Eniola Akintunde · A conversation about cancer prevention and care

May 19, 2020 • 66 mins
In this COVID-19 era public health concerns take center stage. The spread of the virus has exposed the healthcare infrastructure worldwide and underscores the importance of a social safety net for health. Today’s hosts Peter and Jelili have a two-part conversation with Joyline Chepkorir, the founder of Mwangaza Cancer Initiative and Eniola Omoro Akintunde the founder of Niola Cancer Care Foundation. Their organizations are leading ...

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Leaders Voices with Dimeji Ayanwale · A conversation about diaspora activism and the arrest of Sowore

January 23, 2020 • 46 mins
The arrest of Omoyele Sowore last year drew criticism from civil society in Nigeria and some in the international activist community. Questions were raised about the executive and the security sector overstepping their authority and targeting critics of the present government. Dimeji Ayanwole, a personal friend of Sowore, shares his thoughts on Sowore’s desire to improve Nigeria and diaspora activism more broadly.

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Leaders Voices with Prince Ganaku · A conversation about liberalizing law education in Ghana

January 9, 2020 • 53 mins
Most experts indicate that Ghana requires more lawyers distributed across the country. Despite the need for more lawyers, the entrance exam to the Ghana Law School has an extremely high failure rate. In 2019, 93% of all exam takers failed the exam. Prince Ganaku, one of the founders of the Ghana National Association of Law Students, explains how law education works in Ghana, reflects on policy, and offers a personal perspective tha...

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Leaders Voices with Gloria Ofori-Boadu · A conversation about women’s involvement in politics and activism

December 19, 2019 • 27 mins
Under 15% of seats in Ghana’s national parliament are occupied by women. This figure raises questions about women’s inclusion in politics and activism more broadly. Gloria provides a first-person account of her involvement in empowering women economically and politically, as well as the challenges ahead for gender inclusion. She also reflects on the importance of considering larger-scale projects of institutional redesign to suppor...

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Leaders Voices com Dog Murras · Conversa sobre emancipação da juventude em Angola

December 5, 2019 • 40 mins

Nesta conversa com Dog Murras abordamos sobre o papel que a juventude Angolana terá em relação ao desenvolvimento do país. Exploramos a jornada de jovens Angolanos, seus desafios, e também possíveis soluções tendo em conta o clima econômico do país. Dog Murras desafia a juventude Angola a comprometer-se com o desenvolvimento do país.


In this conversation with Dog Murras, we discuss the Angolan youth’s role in the country's devel...

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Leaders Voices with Maame Awinador · A conversation about trade and Pan-African integration

November 21, 2019 • 49 mins
The integration of Africa has been the long-term dream of many Pan-Africanists, and gradually, the African Union and some of its member states have been working toward this goal. Africa Union Agenda 2063 desires to create an “Africa We Want” based on inclusive growth and sustainable development. Leaders Voices features a conversation with Ms. Maame Darkowa Awinador, who is an international trade law expert and an advocate for the A...

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Mr. Franklin Cudjoe on Leaders Voices: Policy Evaluation and Role of Think Tanks

March 20, 2018 • 36 mins
Leaders Voices presents an interview with Mr. Franklin Cudjoe who is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of IMANI-Africa Center for Policy and Education. Cudjoe reflects on conducting policy analysis and best practices for consistent policy monitoring. #LeadersVoices

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Mr. Innocent Chukwuma on Leaders Voices: Civil Society and Nigeria's Elections

March 5, 2018 • 39 mins
Leaders Voices presents an interview with Mr. Innocent Chukwuma who is the Regional Director for West Africa at the Ford Foundation. Chukwuma reflects on how he became involved in civil society work and shares his thoughts on the preparations for Nigeria’s upcoming 2019 general elections. #LeadersVoices

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Analysis & Educational Outreach (Ep. 1) with Dr. Beatrice Akala: Women in Kenyan Politics

July 20, 2017 • 58 mins
How effective has Kenya’s 2010 Constitution been at promoting women in politics? Analysis and Educational Outreach presents an interview with Dr. Beatrice Akala who is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg. Dr. Akala discusses the barriers that exist for women pursuing politics and public service in Kenya.

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Leaders Voices (Ep. 4) with Prof. Kealeboga Maphunye, Part 2: Managing Elections

July 13, 2017 • 40 mins
What role do national election commissions play in representative democracy? And, how do we measure an election commission’s independence, transparency, and professionalism? Leaders Voices presents part two of an interview with Prof. Kealeboga Maphunye who is the Inaugural WIPHOLD-Brigalia Bam Chair in Electoral Democracy in Africa at the University of South Africa (U...

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Leaders Voices (Ep. 3) with Prof. Kealeboga Maphunye, Part 1: Breaking the Academic-Practitioner Divide

July 6, 2017 • 42 mins
Leaders Voices presents part one of an interview with Prof. Kealeboga Maphunye who is the Inaugural WIPHOLD-Brigalia Bam Chair in Electoral Democracy in Africa at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Listen here and learn about what drew Prof. Maphunye to election work and about his views on the role of election observation in ensuring free and fair elections. ...

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About the Leaders of Africa Project Podcast

June 29, 2017 • 1 min
We hear from African thought leaders themselves. This is the Leaders of Africa Project Podcast. Learn about us and then subscribe to our podcast and accompanying videocasts on YouTube today! Just search key phrase "Leaders of Africa Project" in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube to find us.

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Leaders Voices (Ep. 2) with Ms. Fatou Camara: The Political Transition in The Gambia

May 22, 2017 • 52 mins
Leaders Voices presents an interview with Ms. Fatou Camara, founder and CEO of The Fatu Network, an online radio station focusing on the politics and ongoings in The Gambia. Listen here and learn about Ms. Camara’s views on The Gambia’s political transition and prospects for the future.

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Leaders Voices (Ep. 1) with Mr. Kennedy Masime: Election Observation and Practices in Kenya

May 14, 2017 • 50 mins
Leaders Voices has launched with an interview with Mr. Kennedy Masime, the executive director of the Centre for Governance & Development in Kenya. Listen here and learn about Mr. Masime’s experience in civil society.

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