A Seat at the Table: Africa’s Struggle for Representation
Patrick Newman
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In this powerful podcast, we’ll dive deep into Africa’s fight for representation, justice, and empowerment on the global stage. From diplomacy to economics, education to sports, we’ll explore how Africa can reclaim its rightful position in the world.
A Seat at the Table is more than just a podcast—it's a movement. It is available on all platforms and in visual format on YouTube, X, and Facebook.
This is Africa’s time. It's time for Africa’s voice to be heard.
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S1E10 Sports Representation: Exploitation of African Athletes in European and American Sports
For decades, African athletes have been among the world’s best, dominating global sports like football, basketball, athletics, and boxing. Their immense talent and skill have contributed…
S1E9 Western Aid vs. African Solutions: Dependency or Development?
In many cases, foreign aid to Africa has fueled corruption rather than alleviated poverty. The influx of large sums of aid money into African countries without sufficient accountability and…
S1E8 The Role of Corruption in Africa’s Marginalization.
Corruption remains one of the most significant barriers to Africa’s development and continues to play a crucial role in its marginalization on the global stage. Weak governance structures, lack of…
S1E7 The Economic Disadvantage—Africa’s Struggle for Fair Trade.
One of Africa's most significant challenges in global trade is the imposition of unfair trade agreements. Many African nations enter deals with Western powers or multinational corporations that set…
S1E6 Personal Experiences - From the UN to VOA
This experience at the UN and VOA gave me deep insights into how Africa is perceived in decision-making spaces. In international institutions, the overarching view of Africa is often one of…
S1E5 Media Representation—Who Tells Africa’s Story?
Why has Western media held such dominance in telling Africa’s story? To answer this, we need to understand the historical context. During the colonial era, Western media outlets were used as tools to…
S1E4 Conflict Resolution—Why Are African Wars Solved by Outsiders?
Western powers often prefer interventions that align with their own geopolitical interests. In many cases, Western countries—through media and diplomatic channels—present African institutions as…
S1E3 International Institutions: Where is Africa’s Voice?
Despite being a continent of 54 nations, Africa has historically been underrepresented in major international institutions, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the International…
S1E2 Political Decision-Making—Who Speaks for Africa?
The political landscape in Africa is still deeply entangled with Western interests, former colonial ties, and foreign lobbying efforts. While these forces continue to shape decision-making, African…
S1E1 The Colonial Legacy: How Africa Was Cut Out from the Start
The Colonial Legacy: How Africa Was Cut Out from the Start. It’s a topic that speaks directly to the heart of Africa's ongoing struggle for self-determination and global representation. For…
S1E1 A Seat at the Table: Africa’s Struggle for Representation
In this powerful podcast, we’ll dive deep into Africa’s fight for representation, justice, and empowerment on the global stage. From diplomacy to economics, education to sports, we’ll explore how…
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A Seat at the Table: Africa’s Struggle for Representation has published 11 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
A Seat at the Table: Africa’s Struggle for Representation is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 13m.
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