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 022: China Winning, African Oil Chaos, and Why Is Trump’s America So Obsessed with Punishing South Africa?
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BNP 022: China Winning, African Oil Chaos, and Why Is Trump’s America So Obsessed with Punishing South Africa?
Send us a text As China tightens its grip on Africa’s trade and infrastructure, the continent’s oil-rich nations — from Nigeria to Angola — grapple with political instability, economic crises, and public unrest. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s administration turns up the heat on Cyril Ramaphosa’s South Africa, pushing diplomatic and trade tensions to new heights. In this episode, we ask: Are Africa’s leaders walking into a 21st-century scramble for resources — with Beijing, Washington, and even Gu...
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...
