Afrikana Podcast

Cobalt is an essential mineral used in the manufacturing of batteries used to power phones, computers and electric cars. Demand for cobalt is on the rise as the world tends to turn towards clean renewable(electric) energy.

It is reported however, that about 80 percent of the earth’s cobalt is deposited in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This episode follows the direct and indirect exploitation of the DRC by international bodies and companies like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and Tesla and how this exploitation support the current genocide in the Congo.

FEATURING:

Maman Christelle (@maman.christelle on IG) , Kambale Musavuli (@kambakem on IG), Sylvestre Mido (@sylvestremido)

CREATED & PRODUCED BY:

Drc. Jaèy (@jae_yalley on IG & Twitter), for AMBC.

(@the_ambc on IG & Twitter)

The AMBC is not-for-profit independent creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this podcast by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.

We accept donations as it aids the continuation of this project. For donation, partnership and collaboration, feel free to send us a DM on any of our socials or e-mail us: [email protected].

The term Genocost /Gen-Cost is used to mean genocide for economical gains. It's coined from 'genocide' and 'cost' and it's used to describe the inhumane historical acts being carried out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which has claimed the lives of over 10 million Congolese since the industrial era of the 1800s and continues till this day.

The Geno-Cost is an initiative from the Congolese Action Youth Platform (CAYP) for the recognition of the Genocide against the people of the DR Congo which aim to have the 2nd of August as a commemoration day to remember all those that were lost since inception in the long violence of the Congo. www.genocost.org (@genocost on IG)

FEATURING:

Maman Christelle (@maman.christelle on IG) , Kambale Musavuli (@kambakem on IG), Sylvestre Mido (@sylvestremido)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

THE WAR IN CONGO Full Documentary by RAGE(YouTube) (https://youtu.be/tWBlwOXam78)

CREATED & PRODUCED BY:

Drc. Jaèy (@jae_yalley on IG & Twitter), for AMBC.

(@the_ambc on IG & Twitter)

The AMBC is not-for-profit independent creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this podcast by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.

We accept donations as it aids the continuation of this project. For donation, partnership and collaboration, feel free to send us a DM on any of our socials or e-mail us: [email protected].

In August 1998, a war broke out in the Democratic Republic of The Congo - barely a years after the First Congo War (or what was refereed to as the African World War 1 ) of 1996. Over 6 million people have died - massacred, and millions more displaced. And till this day, this war continues. The reality of things in the DRC is horrendous, utterly barbaric and it's well-staged. The Congo is bleeding and it’s said to be a modern-day genocide perpetuated by some world class capitalists geared towards economic and financial benefits.

FEATURING:

Maman Christelle (@maman.christelle on IG) , Kambale Musavuli (@kambakem on IG), Sylvestre Mido (@sylvestremido)

CREATED & PRODUCED BY:

Drc. Jaèy (@jae_yalley on IG & Twitter), for AMBC.

(@the_ambc on IG & Twitter)

The AMBC is not-for-profit independent creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this podcast by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.

We accept donations as it aids the continuation of this project. For donation, partnership and collaboration, feel free to send us a DM on any of our socials or e-mail us: [email protected].