What Trump's second presidency means for Africa? Focus On Africa Podcast
During his first term as US president, Donald Trump had a very limited engagement with Africa, so what will his return to the White House mean for the continent? We hear from a political analyst on the potential opportunities and perils for US-Africa relations.
Did you know that drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people under 30? Podcast host Audrey has a conversation with the World Health Organization about how they are helping countries, including in Africa, to devise effective drowning prevention strategies, and she makes a new year resolution that she is determined to keep.
Also in this episode, we meet the remarkable 25-year-old Malawian, Tusaiwe Munkhondya, who through her foundations, has fostered dozens of children and provided help and support to vulnerable people across Malawi.
00:01 Intro
01:27 What Trump's second presidency means for Africa?
07:52 New Year's Resolution: Learn how to swim.
16:09 The 25 year-old helping vulnerable people across Malawi
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