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The Africa Dialogues

The Institute for International Studies (IfIS) of MGIMO

11 episodes

The Africa Dialogues podcast explores the big stories and trends transforming the continent today, told by decision-makers, thinkers and doers. We bring you fresh perspective and new ideas on topics driving the continent’s development, from investment and agriculture to energy and innovation, with particular focus on Russia-Africa cooperation.

More about the show

The podcast is hosted by the Institute for International Studies (IfIS) of MGIMO University to create a space for important conversations between Africa and Russia.

Episodes

  1. The Rising Power of Gulf Countries in Africa with Artem Adrianov

    · 36 min · S1 E11

    In this episode I spoke with Artem Adrianov, researcher on Arab affairs, consultant to business on the region, as well as expert at the Institute for International Studies at MGIMO University and project manager at the…

  2. The African Expansion of BRICS with Gustavo de Carvalho

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E10

    During this episode I spoke with Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher in the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA). Gustavo has over 15 years of…

  3. 2023 Russia-Africa Summit Rundown with Brian Mugabi

    · 52 min · S1 E9

    During this episode I spoke with Brian Mugabi, member of the Ugandan delegation at the 2023 Russia-Africa Summit, Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Theory and History of International Relations at RUDN University…

  4. Net Zero, Gas Hubs and Value Chains in Africa's New Energy Paradigm with Riverson Oppong

    · 57 min · S1 E8

    During this episode I spoke with Riverson Oppong, Commercial Manager in charge of Economic Modelling, Risk Management, and Policy Planning (ERP) at the Ghana National Gas Company, Adjunct Lecturer at Ghana…

  5. China's Infrastructure Footprint in Africa with Zongxu Xie

    · 26 min · S1 E7

    During this episode I spoke to Zongxu Xie, researcher on African climate and water issues and joint PhD candidate at Tsinghua University and Oxford. Zongxu is actively involved in youth Belt and Road initiatives in…

  6. Information, Reputation and the Russia-Africa Summit with Daria Labutina

    · 29 min · S1 E6

    During this episode I spoke to Daria Labutina, journalist covering Russia’s big “Return to Africa” and member of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s journalist pool, author of the Telegram channel “Africa for Dummies”.…

  7. Building Africa's Cities of the Future with Mwiya Musokotwane

    · 43 min · S1 E5

    During this episode I spoke to Mwiya Musokotwane, Co-Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CEO of Thebe Investment Management, a Zambian private investment firm building the new satellite town Nkwashi, one of Africa’s…

  8. Everything You Need to Know About the Energy Situation in South Africa with Princess Mthombeni

    · 34 min · S1 E4

    During this episode I spoke to Princess Mthombeni, former advisor to the South African government, nuclear technology advocate and communication specialist. Princess is a regular at high-profile global events such as…

  9. Doing Business in Africa with Mikhail Lyapin

    · 26 min · S1 E3

    Today’s guest is Mikhail Lyapin, Founder at Patron Kenya, Managing partner at the business development consulting company Exotic.vc and Author of the telegram channel about business in Africa - @Mzungugram. During our…

  10. How Energy Can Make or Break Africa's Transformation with Ryan Collyer

    · 26 min · S1 E2

    Today’s guest is Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom in Central and Southern Africa. Rosatom is a Russian energy company that specializes in nuclear energy, non-energy nuclear applications and other high-tech solutions. The…

  11. The Yango Journey in Zambia with Kabanda Chewe

    · 39 min · S1 E1

    This episode’s guest is Kabanda Chewe, Country Manager for Yango in Zambia. Kabanda graduated from the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and holds a Specialist Degree in Finace & Credit. She is a…

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