Across music, dance and comedy, a new wave of Ugandan performers is captivating audiences, all while championing a vibrant creative culture at home. We spotlight three standout talents : Afro-soul musician Joshua Baraka, international Latin dance maestro Valentino R. Kabenge, and comedy superstar Kansiime Anne, exploring how venues like the Uganda National Cultural Centre are nurturing the next generation of Ugandan performers.
As tourist numbers continue to rise worldwide, African wildlife parks are facing unprecedented challenges. In Kenya's iconic Masai Mara Reserve, the home of the Great Migration and one of the natural wonders of the world, the number of wildebeest migrating has dropped as tourist numbers have gone up. We take a look at the delicate balancing act required to ensure the preservation of the migration with evergrowing travel demands. Also: ranked one of Africa's growing companies by the Financial Times in 2024, Hubtel originally began two decades ago as a messaging company in Ghana. Since then, it's turned into an e-payments and commerce behemoth with 23 offices across Ghana. We spoke to CEO Alex Bram about the company's pivot towards fintech, growth strategy, and the importance of staying purely self funded within Ghana.
We're in northern Italy for the annual Ambrosetti Forum, where political and economic leaders from across Europe come together every year. In a dynamically changing and unstable global landscape, the forum promises to spark engaging conversations about the state of Europe's economy.
Angola is now emerging as Africa's untouched gem. It's one of the last places to get away, get off the grid, and get back to why we leave home in the first place. Join Will Ripley as he travels from the mountains to the desert to the sea on a bucket list vacation of facing down fears, finding quiet places, and exploring the unexpected.
World-renowned wildlife photographer Chris Fallows leads an inspiring journey from South Africa to Tanzania, highlighting the threats facing some of Africa's most wild places and celebrating those racing to save them.
Across music, dance and comedy, a new wave of Ugandan performers is captivating audiences, all while championing a vibrant creative culture at home. We spotlight three standout talents : Afro-soul musician Joshua Baraka, international Latin dance maestro Valentino R. Kabenge, and comedy superstar Kansiime Anne, exploring how venues like the Uganda National Cultural Centre are nurturing the next generation of Ugandan performers.
Fareed Zakaria brings viewers his insights and analysis, and interviews world leaders, artists, scientists, business leaders, global affairs analysts and other cultural observers for the 'Global Public Square.'
Across music, dance and comedy, a new wave of Ugandan performers is captivating audiences, all while championing a vibrant creative culture at home. We spotlight three standout talents : Afro-soul musician Joshua Baraka, international Latin dance maestro Valentino R. Kabenge, and comedy superstar Kansiime Anne, exploring how venues like the Uganda National Cultural Centre are nurturing the next generation of Ugandan performers.
Larry Madowo travels to Nsukka, Nigeria, to spotlight acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. From global bestsellers like "Purple Hibiscus" and "Americanah" to her new novel "Dream Count," Adichie discusses her creative journey, cultural influences, and how she's redefining African storytelling on the world stage.
Many people travel to Mongolia to disconnect, to escape into the vast wilderness and switch off. But for Mongolians, connectivity is everything. The country has 3.5 million people and 5 million active phone numbers. Everywhere you look in the capital city Ulaanbaatar, people are glued to their phones. A vibrant startup scene in the city is driving innovation and diversifying Mongolia's economy beyond its mining roots, fueled by a young, ambitious, and entrepreneurial population. A new digital infrastructure is not only reshaping how people travel, live and shop here - but tackling some of the country's biggest challenges: congestion, pollution and climate change. Innovations first cultivated in the city are taking root in remote corners of the country, where 30% of the population still live nomadic lifestyles. Forget Silicon Valley, this is the Silicon Steppe, where homegrown startups are powering Mongolia's digital transformation.
Richard heads to the French region known as the world's capital of wine, but there is much more to Bordeaux, beyond the wine! This charming riverside city embodies the French phrase "l'art de vivre", the art of living. Richard ambles the historic streets and sun-drenched countryside in an attempt to master l'art de vivre!
Fareed Zakaria brings viewers his insights and analysis, and interviews world leaders, artists, scientists, business leaders, global affairs analysts and other cultural observers for the 'Global Public Square.'
African Voices starts a new chapter as we focus on some of the Changemakers who are coming up with innovative ways to have a positive impact on their communities.
Angola is now emerging as Africa's untouched gem. It's one of the last places to get away, get off the grid, and get back to why we leave home in the first place. Join Will Ripley as he travels from the mountains to the desert to the sea on a bucket list vacation of facing down fears, finding quiet places, and exploring the unexpected.
Across music, dance and comedy, a new wave of Ugandan performers is captivating audiences, all while championing a vibrant creative culture at home. We spotlight three standout talents : Afro-soul musician Joshua Baraka, international Latin dance maestro Valentino R. Kabenge, and comedy superstar Kansiime Anne, exploring how venues like the Uganda National Cultural Centre are nurturing the next generation of Ugandan performers.