Ep. 97: A conversation with Lina Benabdallah on the link between China and Africa
10/17/20 • 40 min
Presidential elections are happening in multiple African countries, where we're seeing constitutional changes that allow presidents to seek third terms. Kim and Rachel also talk about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria, the politics of education access, and a new report on migration in Africa. This week's interview features Lina Benabdallah—an expert on China-Africa relations—and the links between China and Africa (plus, her new book!).
Books, Links, & Articles
- Shaping the Future of Power: Knowledge Production and Network-Building in China-Africa Relations by Lina Benabdallah
- A Sensational Encounter with High Socialist China by Paul G. Pickowicz
- "With Elections Ahead, Some African President Try Engineering Results" by Ruth Maclean
- "Africa Reacts to the First Presidential Debate and Trump's Case of COVID-19" by CSIS Africa
- "#EndSARSNow Is Just the Beginning of Police Reform in Nigeria" by Bulama Bukarti
- "Bid to Rein in Police's Rogue SARS Unit Falls Flat—Again" by Tolu Olasoji
- "Nigeria is Fighting Its Own Battle against Police Brutality" by Tolu Olasoji and Leah Feiger
- "The Politics of Education Access in Tanzania" by James Habyarimana and Ken Opalo
- "Africa Migration Report: Challenging the Narrative"
- "How to Talk about COVID-19 in Africa" by Nanjala Nyabola
- When I Say Africa (Documentary)
- "Why We Made a Film about Images That Cast Africans Only as Victims" by Cassandra Herrman and Kathryn Mathers
- "The West is Obsessed with "Saving" Africa. Is That the Problem?" by Adam Taylor
Previous Episodes We Mentioned
- Ep. 4: A conversation with Lina Benabdallah on China and Africa
- Ep. 93: A conversation with Kim Yi Dionne and Ken Opalo about the politics and policy of the COVID-19 pandemic and more
Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.
Presidential elections are happening in multiple African countries, where we're seeing constitutional changes that allow presidents to seek third terms. Kim and Rachel also talk about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria, the politics of education access, and a new report on migration in Africa. This week's interview features Lina Benabdallah—an expert on China-Africa relations—and the links between China and Africa (plus, her new book!).
Books, Links, & Articles
- Shaping the Future of Power: Knowledge Production and Network-Building in China-Africa Relations by Lina Benabdallah
- A Sensational Encounter with High Socialist China by Paul G. Pickowicz
- "With Elections Ahead, Some African President Try Engineering Results" by Ruth Maclean
- "Africa Reacts to the First Presidential Debate and Trump's Case of COVID-19" by CSIS Africa
- "#EndSARSNow Is Just the Beginning of Police Reform in Nigeria" by Bulama Bukarti
- "Bid to Rein in Police's Rogue SARS Unit Falls Flat—Again" by Tolu Olasoji
- "Nigeria is Fighting Its Own Battle against Police Brutality" by Tolu Olasoji and Leah Feiger
- "The Politics of Education Access in Tanzania" by James Habyarimana and Ken Opalo
- "Africa Migration Report: Challenging the Narrative"
- "How to Talk about COVID-19 in Africa" by Nanjala Nyabola
- When I Say Africa (Documentary)
- "Why We Made a Film about Images That Cast Africans Only as Victims" by Cassandra Herrman and Kathryn Mathers
- "The West is Obsessed with "Saving" Africa. Is That the Problem?" by Adam Taylor
Previous Episodes We Mentioned
- Ep. 4: A conversation with Lina Benabdallah on China and Africa
- Ep. 93: A conversation with Kim Yi Dionne and Ken Opalo about the politics and policy of the COVID-19 pandemic and more
Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.
Previous Episode
Ep. 96: A conversation with Yonatan Morse about the 3 crises in Cameroon
Yonatan Morse, assistant professor of political science at the University of Connecticut, says that there have been three crises occurring in Cameroon over the last few years. He discusses them with Kim in this week's interview. In the news: 400,000 people have not been able to register to vote in Burkina Faso, the world is watching the U.S. election, and more!
Books, Links, & Articles
- How Autocrats Compete: Parties, Patrons, and Unfair Elections in Africa by Yonatan Morse
- Social Policy Expansion in Latin America by Candelaria Garay
- Envy in Politics by Gwyneth H. McClendon
- Democracy in Ghana: Everyday Politics in Urban Africa by Jeffrey W. Paller
- Electoral Politics and Africa' Urban Transition: Class and Ethnicity in Ghana by Noah Nathan
- Legislative Development in Africa: Politics and Postcolonial Legacies by Ken Ochieng' Opalo
- "Surrounded by War, Burkinabe Civilians Have Votes Taken Away"
- Upcoming Elections in Africa (Press Statement by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo)
- Nando's USA Twitter Posts about the Election
- "The Challenge of Observing American Democracy"
- Mtima Rising - EP by Chmba
- Malawi Mouse Boys on NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.
Next Episode
Ep. 98: A conversation between Patrick Mbullo Owuor and Denielle Elliott
In the news this week: #EndSARS, elections in Tanzania, and more. Kim and Rachel put these events into context and share what you need to know. This week's interview features guest host Patrick Mbullo Owuor in conversation with Denielle Elliott about KEMRI, Elliott's new research, and more!
Books, Links, & Articles
Reimagining Science and Statecraft in Postcolonial Kenya: Stories from an African Scientist by Denielle Elliott
A Different Kind of Ethnography: Imaginative Practices and Creative Methodologies, Edited by Denielle Elliott and Dara Culhane
How Autocrats Compete: Parties, Patrons, and Unfair Elections in Africa by Yonatan Morse
Constraining Dictatorship: From Personalized Rule to Institutionalized Regimes by Anne Meng
Sick Building Syndrome and the Problem of Uncertainty: Environmental Politics, Technoscience, and Women Workers by Michelle Murphy
"Nigerian Protestors Have Been Shot at by Security Forces in Lagos #EndSARS Demonstrations" by Yomi Kazeem
"Nigeria's Useless Politicians Are Trying to Crush #EndSARS. Africa's Leaders Are Silent" by Karen Attiah
"Opposition Complains of Repression as Tanzania Heads to the Polls"
King's College London Africa Week
King's Archives Showcase Part of Their Collection ahead of Africa Week 2020
Keynote Lecture: Global Blackness and Transnational Solidarity with Dr. Awino Okech
African Studies Association Annual Teachers' Workshop 2020: Transnational Solidarities
Center for Imaginative Ethnography (CIE)
The Rift Valley Institute Is Hiring!
The African Peacebuilding Network Is Hiring!
Previous Episodes We Mentioned
Ep. 96: A conversation with Yonatan Morse about the 3 crises in Cameroon
Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.
Ufahamu Africa - Ep. 97: A conversation with Lina Benabdallah on the link between China and Africa
Transcript
Kim Yi Dionne
Welcome to Ufahamu Africa, a podcast about life and politics on the African continent. I'm Kim Yi Dionne, one of your hosts, and I'm joined by my co-host, Rachel Beatty Riedl. Hi, Rachel.
Rachel Beatty Riedl
Hi, Kim. Well, we have a lot of news this week to cover for all of our Ufahamu Africa listeners, because in these weeks and months ahead, there are so many countries which have presidential elections scheduled. A bright spot potent
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