Podcast Party Africanalysis

Africanalysis

After decades of wandering around Africa alternating between hope-inspiring thrills and heartbreaking despair, award-winning journalist and commentator Jean-Jacques Cornish comes to Podcast Party. His twice monthly appearances involve frank discussions on events, developments and trends in the continent with the youngest, fastest growing and poorest population.

Brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.
Occasionally English Explicit South Africa Politics · News Commentary
91 Episodes
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Remembering JJ Cornish

It is with great sadness that we bring you the news of the passing of JJ Cornish – the voice of Africanalysis - the man who’s deep knowledge of Africa brought clarity to complex issues and shed light on the stories that mattered across the continent. JJ was an award-winning…
18 Nov 5 min

Power Moves & Spying Scandals

Does it feel like someone is watching you? Gareth Cliff is joined by JJ Cornish for another edition of Africanalysis as they unpack the latest news gripping the continent. From the UN’s renewed mission in Western Sahara and France’s complex stance on Moroccan sovereignty to Morocco's alleged espionage targeting President…
4 Nov 14 min

Malaria, Satellites, and Safe Havens

Does Africa have any safe spaces? JJ and Gareth explore Russia’s covert campaign to undermine US health initiatives in Africa, especially targeting anti-malaria programs, through fear and distrust. Egypt's success in eradicating malaria, why African nations are racing to launch satellites, and Nigeria’s bold strategy of resettling Boko Haram victims…
21 Oct 16 min

Decolonisation, Despots, and New Frontiers

How does the African continent deal with external forces? Gareth and JJ Cornish dissect the pivotal debates in international diplomacy, from the UN's push to end Western Sahara's occupation to Britain's final colonial handover in Africa. They also take a look at Morocco’s defiance of European legal rulings. Tunisia’s slide…
8 Oct 25 min

Museveni's "divine intervention" in Ugandan presidential race

What does JJ Cornish have to say about Yoweri Museveni's son withdrawing from the 2026 Ugandan Presidential race, citing divine guidance to support his father's quest for a seventh term? Watch to find out. He then, along with Gareth Cliff, discusses Egypt's urgent warning to its citizens to evacuate Somaliland…
23 Sep 14 min

What's going on Madagascar?

How much do you know about the 4th largest island on the planet? JJ Cornish zeroes in on the island of Madagascar this week, helping Gareth understand why it's so poor, what problems do the people face, political strife since independence in 1960 and a lot more as we find…
4 Sep 15 min

Outbreaks and Plastic Roofs

The latest mpox outbreak, with 17000 cases and 500 deaths weighed heavily on the SADC summit in Harare at the weekend. Europeans are racing to get vaccines, Countries are issuing warning to travellers. The WHO urges rich countries not to hoard the vaccine. That summit showed SADC to be the…
23 Aug 17 min

Politics or Transaction?

When do political decisions have business consequences? JJ Cornish and Gareth talk about recent developments, including French President Emmanuel Macron recognising Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara, skipping all the normal steps in such a momentous move because he does not have a government to go to. The move comes as…
6 Aug 13 min

Africa's New Alliances

Turkiye pushes ahead with involvement in Africa. This time signing agreements with Niger that has recently kicked out Western military advisors. What should we know about Turkiye in Africa?i Aliiko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is in talks with Libya to get more oil to his undersupplied refinery in Nigeria. He'll…
23 Jul 14 min

Shifting Sands

In this week's episode, Gareth and JJ Cornish delve into the significant impact of the British and French elections on Africa. Will Africa's growing economic significance continue to be recognized, or will migration remain the dominant issue on the agenda? We also explore the recent political shifts in West Africa,…
9 Jul 16 min

Military Manoeuvres and Cultural Controversies

This week Gareth and JJ take a look at the strategic shifts in Africa as the US hosts a major military conference in Botswana. They then discuss the intriguing case of a Ugandan tailor who dressed the legendary Lucky Dube, who is now behind bars! Lastly, we journey to Rwanda…
24 Jun 16 min

From UN Security Council to Sahara Rail

Somailia gets a UN Security Council seat. Rather unusual for a country that has a UN political assistance mission in place and an AU peacekeeping mission on the ground. Al Shabaab still able to do terrible damage. Led by local showbiz personalities, Ghanaians take to the streets of the capital…
11 Jun 14 min

Africa's Hot Spots

Who is behind the abductions in Nigeria? On Sunday 160 school pupils were taken in northern central Niger state. And the Burkina Faso junta which promised a return of constitutionality by July has now extended its use for another five years. Also, Kenya's rescue mission in Haiti delayed. This and…
28 May 18 min

Election Special: Democracy 101 in Africa

With the landmark 2024 election around the corner in South Africa, Gareth Cliff chats to JJ Cornish who has officially observed elections in no less than 14 African countries – from the Comores to the Congo. We find out what makes elections free and fair, hear some hair-raising stories of…
22 May 30 min

Happiness Quotient

In this episode of Africanalysis, brought to you by the Johannesburg Business School, JJ Cornish takes us to the unhappiest country in Africa, we look at Chad’s fractious elections and get an update on the real horror of Darfur’s grinding, destructive genocide.
14 May 13 min

Donor Fatigue

JJ Cornish joins the team to chat about the anniversary of the civil war in Sudan, Nigeria’s fight for its people against an international corporate, and a bizarre moment from the Beijing half-marathon.
16 Apr 16 min

Power to the People

JJ Cornish joins Gareth and Jack for an analysis on the events happening in Sudan and what it means for the country. The team also chat about the power shift happening in Senegal.
2 Apr 15 min

The Rescuers

An Indian navy rescues a ship pirated in Somalia, the AU talks tough on military takeovers, and a WhatsApp group rescues Malawian women trafficked in Oman.
19 Mar 14 min

Africans in Mexico

JJ Cornish details the difficulty for African's to migrate abroad. And, Gareth and JJ debate the importance of getting the right leaders for the right future on the African continent.
19 Feb 18 min

The COP Con

JJ Cornish lists the continent’s richest nations - which include Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt. He also rants about the COP conferences, the fossil fuels debate, and non-binding agreements.
18 Dec 2023 22 min
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