# sub-saharan africa (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sub-saharan africa. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Buryat fashion designer Oksana Alkhunsaeva stitched her life back together in Russia](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/27/how-buryat-fashion-designer-oksana-alkhunsaeva-stitched-her-life-back-together-in-russia/) _2026-08-27 · Daria Dergacheva · Global Voices_ Oksana was the youngest child in the Khunkheev family — a Buryat family. At school, classmates mocked her surname and appearance. Now a successful designer, she still thinks about the trauma. ## [Thousands of little penguins will be vaccinated against bird flu down under](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/26/thousands-of-little-penguins-will-be-vaccinated-against-bird-flu-down-under/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin Rennie · Global Voices_ “These penguins are part of what makes our community so special. We are lucky to share our home with them, and we’re going to do our best to protect them.” ## [In Cameroon, before the scroll, there was the dance floor](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/26/in-cameroon-before-the-scroll-there-was-the-dance-floor/) _2026-08-26 · GV Sub-Saharan Africa · Global Voices_ Every holiday season, young people from Ebolowa in the South of Cameroon, and surrounding villages gather for community dance nights that combine entertainment, socializing, and economic activity. ## [Mozambique: Women, capulana dresses, and police violence stand out at Nampula protests](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/25/mozambique-women-capulana-dresses-and-police-violence-stand-out-at-nampula-protests/) _2026-08-25 · Liam Anderson · Global Voices_ Women in Nampula turned the capulana into a symbol of resistance, while social media amplified protests, digital activism, and debates regarding state control and civic rights in Mozambique. ## [Indigenous leaders face criminal charges for setting up anti-mining barricades in the Philippines](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/25/indigenous-peoples-leaders-face-criminal-raps-for-setting-up-anti-mining-barricades-in-the-philippines/) _2026-08-25 · Mong Palatino · Global Voices_ "This case is just a small part of our struggle compared with what we are fighting for – not only for our community, but also to inspire communities affected by mining." ## [Poisoned waters: Indigenous communities fight to protect Thailand’s Kok River](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/24/poisoned-waters-indigenous-communities-fight-to-protect-thailands-kok-river/) _2026-08-24 · Prachatai · Global Voices_ "For Indigenous communities in northern Thailand, protecting the Kok River is inseparable from protecting their lands, livelihoods, and cultural heritage." ## [Support Global Voices Spotlight: Protest in democracy](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/24/support-global-voices-spotlight-protest-in-democracy/) _2026-08-24 · Global Voices Announcements · Global Voices_ With this spotlight, we seek to explore the many forms of protest, the tactics states use to delegitimize and suppress them, and the complex relationship between protest and democracy. ## [Without education for girls, Afghanistan loses its chance for a better tomorrow](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/23/without-education-for-girls-afghanistan-loses-its-chance-for-a-better-tomorrow/) _2026-08-23 · Global Voices Eurasia · Global Voices_ “Although the doors of education have been closed to us, I will never stop trying, no matter how many limitations are placed before us.” ## [Caught between silence and visibility: LGBTQ+ experiences in Mozambique](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/22/caught-between-silence-and-visibility-lgbtq-experiences-in-mozambique/) _2026-08-22 · Liam Anderson · Global Voices_ In Mozambique, the lack of laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities is often taken as a sign of tolerance. However, for many transgender people and LBQ women, their everyday reality tells a different story. ## [The everyday guardians: Rana Tharu women’s implicit roles in Nepal](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/21/the-everyday-guardians-rana-tharu-womens-implicit-roles-in-nepal/) _2026-08-21 · Civic Media Observatory · Global Voices_ In this month's Narrative Spotter, we explore an implicit narrative shared through the everyday dynamics of the Rana Tharus in Nepal. ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4taHK2esxfGL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa’s Indigenous crops](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/21/how-changing-diets-are-creating-new-markets-for-africas-indigenous-crops/) _2026-08-21 · Bird · Global Voices_ "A growing number of consumers with celiac disease are unable to consume gluten-containing foods such as bread and therefore rely on alternative gluten-free products..." ## [‘Indigenous languages and cultures are surviving, and will continue to survive’: Interview with Juang-language writer Kshetrabasi Juanga](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/20/indigenous-languages-and-cultures-are-surviving-and-will-continue-to-survive-interview-with-juang-language-writer-kshetrabasi-juanga/) _2026-08-20 · Subhashish Panigrahi · Global Voices_ An Indian educator is documenting his vulnerable Indigenous language on YouTube. He hopes his videos “will create an invaluable resource for the entire humankind.” ## [The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/20/the-discursive-function-of-gendered-online-hate-speech-in-kosovo/) _2026-08-20 · Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe · Global Voices_ The most common form of sexism was the systematic delegitimization of women in public life. Two-thirds of all sexist comments sought to undermine women’s participation in politics, media, or public debate. ## [Amid political and economic pressure, Brazil sees a rise in land conflicts and the murders of Indigenous people](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/19/amid-political-and-economic-pressure-brazil-sees-a-rise-in-land-conflicts-and-the-murders-of-indigenous-people/) _2026-08-19 · Fernanda Canofre · Global Voices_ Growing cases of violence against Indigenous people are linked to an impasse on the framework of rights and pressure against land demarcation, says the organization that advocates for Indigenous rights ## [The invisible crisis that strips people of citizenship](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/19/the-invisible-crisis-that-strips-people-of-citizenship/) _2026-08-19 · Malka Older · Global Voices_ This issue fascinates me because of its near-invisibility: As many of our Spotlight articles observe, citizenship is easy to take for granted when you receive it automatically and never have to defend it. ## [Who are the M23 Rebels in eastern DRC?](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/18/who-are-the-m23-rebels-in-eastern-drc/) _2026-08-18 · Laura · Global Voices_ In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), an armed group known as the M23 imposes its authority on local communities. But what is the history behind this movement? ## [From DMs to data: How an anonymous platform is turning students’ stories into fuel for change in North Macedonia](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/17/from-dms-to-data-how-an-anonymous-platform-is-turning-students-stories-into-fuel-for-change-in-north-macedonia/) _2026-08-17 · Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe · Global Voices_ Digital Student Voice is an online platform where students can anonymously report issues ranging from delays in scholarships to deteriorating living conditions in student dormitories and violations of student rights. ## [Who was here first? The two meanings of ‘Indigenous’ in Europe](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/17/who-was-here-first-the-two-meanings-of-indigenous-in-europe/) _2026-08-17 · Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe · Global Voices_ The Balkans are a dramatic case of how hate justified by nativism helped fuel actual wars, but similar “justifications” emerged elsewhere. ## [Escalation of sexual violence raises alarm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/16/escalation-of-sexual-violence-raises-alarm-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/) _2026-08-16 · Laura · Global Voices_ In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, violence against women has become an increasingly common problem. Figures from the first quarter of 2026 expose a major gender-based violence (GBV) crisis. ## [‘The Sigh of the Earth’: Fragments from communities overlooked after Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/16/the-sigh-of-the-earth-fragments-from-communities-overlooked-after-venezuelas-earthquakes/) _2026-08-16 · Saúl Zerpa · Global Voices_ Combining documentary photography, personal testimony, and digital intervention, the project preserves the quieter aftermath of Venezuela’s underreported communities after the earthquakes. ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OhyRleQSWPfi) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/15/a-mosque-built-by-a-transgender-person-raises-questions-about-faith-and-belonging-in-pakistan/) _2026-08-15 · Syeda Noor Fatima · Global Voices_ A transgender man in Pakistan built a mosque hoping it would offer an inclusive space for worship. Instead, he faces harassment from neighbors amid growing attacks on the trans community. ## [The Herat arrests are a defining moment of Taliban repression in Afghanistan](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/14/the-herat-arrests-are-a-defining-moment-of-taliban-repression-in-afghanistan/) _2026-08-14 · Fatima Yousofi · Global Voices_ A visit to a market, a medical appointment, or a family gathering is no longer judged only by necessity, but also by the possibility of being questioned, humiliated, or detained. ## [Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: ‘AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples’](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/14/chadian-environmental-activist-hindou-oumarou-ai-governance-must-respect-indigenous-peoples/) _2026-08-14 · Dialogue Earth · Global Voices_ How AI expansion may affect environments, water and biodiversity, or the rights of communities whose territories and knowledge are being encroached upon ## [Conflict-displaced women facing growing risk of sexual violence in eastern DRC](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/13/conflict-displaced-women-facing-growing-risk-of-sexual-violence-in-eastern-drc/) _2026-08-13 · Laura · Global Voices_ In areas gripped by armed conflict, sexual violence against women is prevalent. However, the perpetrators are not only soldiers or armed rebels. ## [‘Silence has become both more dangerous and more complicit’: An interview with Lebanese-British artist, Amale Khlat](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/13/silence-has-become-both-more-dangerous-and-more-complicit-an-interview-with-lebanese-british-artist-amale-khlat/) _2026-08-13 · Omid Memarian · Global Voices_ “In an age when images of war circulate constantly without producing understanding or action, I am interested in the screen that makes you stop.” ## [What it is like to run a business as a woman in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/12/what-it-is-like-to-run-a-business-as-a-woman-in-taliban-controlled-afghanistan/) _2026-08-12 · Global Voices Eurasia · Global Voices_ “The future of Afghanistan is getting darker day by day, and especially for women.” ## [After 30 years of cultural revival, the Siraya reclaim their Indigenous status in Taiwan](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/12/after-30-years-of-cultural-revival-the-siraya-reclaim-their-indigenous-status-in-taiwan/) _2026-08-12 · Oiwan Lam · Global Voices_ The Indigenous Siraya were officially recognized via executive decree as Taiwan’s 17th indigenous group on July 30. They are also the first plains tribe group to obtain Indigenous status in Taiwan. ## [The bleak picture of how Indigenous youth are treated in Australia’s justice system](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/11/the-bleak-picture-of-how-indigenous-youth-are-treated-in-australias-justice-system/) _2026-08-11 · Kevin Rennie · Global Voices_ "From coast to coast across our lands, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are being criminalised and imprisoned at alarming rates because of political point-scoring rather than evidence-based reforms." ## [More than a month after Venezuela’s earthquakes: ‘I’m not leaving here until my son is found’](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/11/more-than-a-month-after-venezuelas-earthquakes-im-not-leaving-here-until-my-son-is-found/) _2026-08-11 · Redsonadoras · Global Voices_ One month after the two earthquakes, thousands of relatives remain beside the collapsed buildings in La Guaira despite harsh conditions and insufficient support for search efforts. ## [In Japan, Ryūkyūan Indigenous claim hindered by U.S. military bases in Okinawa](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/10/in-japan-ryukyuan-indigenous-claim-hindered-by-u-s-military-bases-in-okinawa/) _2026-08-10 · Jo Carter · Global Voices_ The Ryūkyūan People's quest for self-determination and Indigenous status has been thwarted by over 100 years of harsh assimilation policies and a heavy U.S military presence since WWII. ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/deQnL3xXJrlZ) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Cocoa farmers in southeast Cameroon are adapting to EU regulations, but they still want a fair price](https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/10/cocoa-farmers-in-southeast-cameroon-are-adapting-to-eu-regulations-but-they-still-want-a-fair-price/) _2026-08-10 · Leocadia Bongben · Global Voices_ “We produce certified cocoa respecting standards, which means we have learned to keep the environment, the people, and the cocoa bean healthy- harmony between nature, people, and cocoa.” ## [How Africa Can Build AI on Its Own Terms](https://world-bank-afronomics.captivate.fm/episode/how-africa-can-build-ai-on-its-own-terms) _2026-06-04 · Afronomics_ Africa’s AI future is not predetermined but will be shaped by the policy choices and partnerships made today. In this episode, Andrew Dabalen speaks with Dr. Chinasa Okolo, a leading expert on AI governance and contributor to the African Union’s AI strategy, about what it will take for Africa to shape its own AI future. The discussion explores the concept of AI sovereignty, highlighting the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e4af23d7-5ee4-4f64-877b-009361764bb1.mp3) ## [Africa's Growth Imperative](https://world-bank-afronomics.captivate.fm/episode/africas-growth-imperative) _2026-05-19 · Afronomics_ Africa's working-age population is set to surge by over 624 million by 2050 — but are the continent's economies growing fast enough to keep up? In this episode of Afronomics, Andrew Dabalen sits down with Ndiamé Diop, World Bank Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, to explore what it will take to unlock Africa's growth potential. From agricultural transformation and industrial… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/354c15a8-2c04-486c-a974-3531c7674def.mp3) ## [The future of talent in Africa](https://world-bank-afronomics.captivate.fm/episode/what-if-africa-became-the-worlds-largest-hub-of-digitally-skilled-workers) _2026-01-21 · Afronomics_ In this episode, Andrew Dabalen, the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Africa, speaks with Fred Swaniker, founder of the African Leadership Group, about how Africa’s rapidly growing workforce, expanding tech‑training ecosystem, and new models of education and leadership development are positioning the continent as a global talent engine. The conversation highlights emerging digital opportunities,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0b45a644-c00b-4fff-95e9-bf83e70b9720.mp3) ## [Mission 300: Powering Africa’s Future](https://world-bank-afronomics.captivate.fm/episode/mission-300-powering-africas-future) _2025-11-14 · Afronomics_ Mission 300 is working to connect 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa to electricity by 2030, focusing on both access and reliability. In this episode, Andrew Dabalen, the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Africa, talks with Regional Practice Directors Franz Drees-Gross and Erik Fernstrom to share fresh insights into Mission 300, the flagship initiative to connect 300 million people in Africa… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8d7817a4-bdbb-4038-b057-4ef6847fde41.mp3) ## [Current state and prospects for graphite projects in sub-Saharan Africa](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/current-state-and-prospects-for-graphite) _2025-09-30 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Insight ## [How to build trust and capabilities for effective governance in Africa](https://world-bank-afronomics.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-build-trust-and-capabilities-for-effective-governance-in-africa) _2025-09-26 · Afronomics_ In this episode of Afronomics , host Andrew Dabalen speaks with Dr. Ken Opalo, a leading scholar on African political economy and governance. Opalo, an associate professor at Georgetown University and author of Legislative Development in Africa. Dr. Opalo shares sharp insights on the rise of public protests, the limits of electoral democracy, and the urgent need for African governments to rebuild… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d6864197-8314-4021-a65c-764b7c5e0f31.mp3) ## [Election in Côte d'Ivoire (Update 2)](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/election-in-cote-divoire-update-2) _2025-09-15 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Election Monitor ## [Should countries prioritize electricity access for families or firms in Africa?](https://world-bank-afronomics.captivate.fm/episode/should-countries-prioritize-electricity-access-for-families-or-firms-in-africa) _2025-07-15 · Afronomics_ In this episode, Andrew Dabalen, the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Africa, engages in a riveting debate on the current strategy for electrification in Africa with Moussa P. Blimpo, Assistant Professor of Economic Inequality and Societies at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and co-author of the report “ Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa: Uptake,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/22e62f33-d189-4b65-9a9f-adef3879f13a.mp3) ## [Current state and prospects for vanadium projects in sub-Saharan Africa](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/current-state-and-prospects-for-vanadium) _2025-06-16 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Insight ## [Current state and prospects for lithium projects in sub-Saharan Africa](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/current-state-and-prospects-for-lithium) _2025-05-15 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Insight ## [Gabon: Financial recovery, economic sovereignty remain key objectives of the new civilian government](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/gabon-financial-recovery-economic) _2025-05-12 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Insight ## [Election in Côte d'Ivoire (Update)](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/election-in-cote-divoire-update-183) _2025-04-23 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Election Monitor ## [Gabon’s political and economic outlook following Nguema’s electoral victory](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/gabons-political-and-economic-outlook) _2025-04-17 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Insight ## [A 90-day US tariff pause offers African countries little respite amid escalating US-China trade war](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/a-90-day-us-tariff-pause-offers-african) _2025-04-11 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Insight ## [Sub-Saharan Africa: risks and opportunities for diversifying the EU’s critical raw materials supply chain](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/sub-saharan-africa-risks-and-opportunities) _2025-04-01 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Critical Minerals Corner ## [Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa](https://world-bank-afronomics.captivate.fm/episode/pathways-to-prosperity-for-adolescent-girls-in-africa) _2025-03-28 · Afronomics_ Report authors Estelle Koussoube, Senior Economist at the World Bank, and Kehinde Ajayi, Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Development (CGD), make the case for investing in adolescent girls’ economic success to transform Africa. The full report, published in 2024, can be accessed here: Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa . [Listen](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/98654ccb-1b9f-4bb2-aac8-5caeb062fdc0/Afronomics-S2-Ep1-202503281542.mp3) ## [Election in Gabon (Update)](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/election-in-gabon-update) _2025-03-04 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Election Monitor ## [Rebels territorial gains escalate regional war risks in DR Congo](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/rebels-territorial-gains-escalate) _2025-02-21 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Alert ## [Collateral damage of US aid suspension in sub-Saharan Africa](https://bovcon.substack.com/p/collateral-damage-of-us-aid-suspension) _2025-02-20 · Maja Bovcon · Africa Decoded_ Insight