The East African Perspective podcast
Thomas Lesaffre and Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu
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The East African Perspective is a thought-provoking podcast that explores African and global issues through the lens of East African voices. Hosted by experienced journalists Thomas Lesaffre and Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu, the show features lively news debates, classic African music interludes, and insightful interviews with experts from across the continent.Listeners will enjoy it because it’s both deeply informative and culturally rich. Each episode goes beyond headlines to unpack topics like climate change, AI, trade, and security in relatable ways. It’s a fresh, intelligent, and authentic
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Recent Episodes
The Sudan Conflict with Dr M. Munir A. Safieldin
Sudan faces one of the most severe crises in the world today. Half of the fifty million population needs urgent aid. Twelve million people are displaced inside the country. Four million refugees have…
Derrick Wandera on State Control, Media Freedom, and Regional Security
Uncover the Intriguing Dynamics of East Africa!Dive into the electrifying world of power and politics with "The East African Perspective." This episode peels back the curtain on how militarization…
From Dar es Salaam to Goma: Power, Security, and Economic Pressure
This episode examines elections, rebel governance, foreign influence, and the growing demand for dignity across Africa. You get clear data, lived observations, and a blunt view of regional change.You…
S1E13 Raila Odinga, The Nobel Peace Prize, Gaza Ceasefire and latest developments in Greater East Africa.
Raila Odinga, The Nobel Peace Prize, Gaza Ceasefire and latest developments in Greater East Africa.Episode Description: Africa’s Leadership, Sovereignty, and Global ShiftsThis episode of The East…
S1 East Africa’s AI Future: From ChatGPT to Local Innovations with Dr Annabel Habinka, PhD
Podcast Description:This episode of The East African Perspective explores how artificial intelligence is shaping Uganda and the East African region. Dr Annabel Habinka, a lecturer and researcher at…
Ugandan Military Footprint in East Africa: Imperialism or Pan-Africanism With Gen Felix Kulayigye.
Episode Description: The UPDF’s Regional Role — A Fresh Look at Power, Doctrine, and IntegrationThis episode of The East African Perspective presents an uncommon and detailed conversation with…
S1E10 Ugandan Military Footprint in East Africa: Imperialism or Pan-Africanism? UPDF as a Regional Force (Part 1)
In this episode of The East African Perspective, Thomas and I take on the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and its role in the region. We look at the UPDF not only as Uganda’s army but as a force…
Nancy Kalembe: Politics, Media, and the future of Uganda's Youth
In this episode of The East African Perspective, I sit down with Nancy Kalembe, former presidential aspirant, author, and one of Uganda’s most recognizable voices in politics and media.We talk…
S1 East African Integration, State of Affairs with Ambrose Ngobi Ogwang
Ambrose Ngobi brings a grounded view on East African integration. He explains how trade rules, regional security, and institutions affect jobs, investment, and mobility. We examine the East African…
Art in Motion: Migration, Mobility, and Humanity with Odur Ronald
In this episode of The East African Perspective, I sit down with Odur Ronald, one of Uganda’s most exciting contemporary artists, whose work turns aluminum and copper into living reflections of…
S1E6 Solidarity & Survival: Climate Justice from an East African Lens Part 2
In this powerful episode of The East African Perspective, we sit down with award-winning Ugandan climate activist Hamira Kobusingye, the 2023 recipient of the 18th Bremen Solidarity Prize. Hamira,…
S1E5 Solidarity and Survival: Climate Justice from an East African Lens with Hamira Kobusingye Part 1
In this powerful episode of The East African Perspective, we sit down with award-winning Ugandan climate activist Hamira Kobusingye, the 2023 recipient of the 18th Bremen Solidarity Prize. Hamira,…
S1E4 Part two - The Political Economy of Sports in East Africa (Post Colonial, paranormal activity, hosting mega)
In Part two We talk post independence triumphs, we talk paranormal and witchcraft in sports, we talk hosting Mega events, like CHAN, AFCON, Rwanda's quest to host a formula 1 event, and where sports…
S1E3 The Political Economy of Sports in East Africa Part 1
In this first of a two part series of how sports is more than entertainment, it's political and shapes economic aspects, Benjamin Kavubu and Thomas Lesaffre are joined by Zeno Othieno Owora a sports…
The horn of Africa, the Red Sea and India Ocean
Benjamin and Thomas discuss developments in Kenya, In Somaliland (Somalia) and Northerner Ethiopia, the implications of East Africa to the Global sea routes and supply chains. #eastafrica #investing…
S1E1 The Pilot Part 1 (Security, East Africa and the Globe)
The first episode is a mood Setter, Thomas and Benjamin try to talk about East Africa's Geopolitical security dynamics. 🎙️ Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu is a dynamic narrative strategist and…
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The East African Perspective podcast has published 16 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
The East African Perspective podcast is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 46m.
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