Send us a text In this episode of Bad Natives Podcast, we dive into the paradox at the heart of modern African politics: the rise of democratic dictators — leaders who speak the language of reform while quietly redrawing the rules of freedom. From Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose early charm offensive promised openness after Magufuli’s era but now faces mounting scrutiny for tightening political space, to Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, the region’s eternal patriarch, and Rwanda’s P...
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Send us a text In this episode of Bad Natives Podcast, we dive into the paradox at the heart of modern African politics: the rise of democratic dictators — leaders who speak the language of reform while quietly redrawing the rules of freedom. From Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose early charm offensive promised openness after Magufuli’s era but now faces mounting scrutiny for tightening political space, to Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, the region’s eternal patriarch, and Rwanda’s P...
BNP 018: Why Do Deadly Police Tactics Coexist with Africa’s Rising Promise?
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BNP 018: Why Do Deadly Police Tactics Coexist with Africa’s Rising Promise?
Send us a text From the killing of George Floyd in the U.S. to the deaths of peaceful protesters in Nairobi and Lagos, police brutality is not just a Western problem, it's a global one. In Africa, it has deep roots in colonial-era policing structures built to control, not serve. In this episode of The Bad Natives Podcast, we ask: Why are African police forces still brutal? We trace the history, politics, and failures of reform: from Kenya’s #RutoMustGo protests met with tear gas and bullets,...
The Bad Natives Podcast.
Send us a text In this episode of Bad Natives Podcast, we dive into the paradox at the heart of modern African politics: the rise of democratic dictators — leaders who speak the language of reform while quietly redrawing the rules of freedom. From Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose early charm offensive promised openness after Magufuli’s era but now faces mounting scrutiny for tightening political space, to Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, the region’s eternal patriarch, and Rwanda’s P...
