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Next Africa is a business podcast hosted by Bloomberg. It has 102 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.

business ·en-US ·102 episodes

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1

Could Global Turmoil Make Africa A Safer Bet For Investors

2

Why Water Is Africa’s Next Precious Commodity

3

Why the war in Iran Risks a Farming Crisis in Africa

4

Is Somaliland Israel’s New Foothold Against Houthis?

5

Why Is Africa A US Political Flashpoint?

6

Why the Iran War Could Shock African Economies

7

Can African Farmers Survive Crashing Cocoa Prices

8

Is Ethiopia On the Brink of War?

9

Will Africa Cash in on the Critical Minerals Boom?

10

Will Gold’s Rollercoaster Ride Hit African Investment?

11

Why Lagos Demolished The Homes Of Thousands Of Poor Residents

12

Why More African Countries Are Switching To Chinese Yuan

13

How The Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son Put Nigerian Healthcare Under Scrutiny

14

AFCON 2025 Shows That Sports are Becoming a Big Business in Africa

15

From Trump Tarrifs to Gen Z Protests - How 2025 Changed Africa

16

Why A Failed Coup Signals Escalating Risk in West Africa

17

Can South Africa Sustain its Economic Rebound?

18

Can South Africa Tackle Its Gender Based Violence Crisis?

19

How Africa’s Energy Shortage Holds Back its Industrial Revolution

20

Why Africa’s Rainforests Are Reaching a Tipping Point

21

Why Is Trump Threatening Military Action In Nigeria?

22

Can Africa reverse the trend of No Contest Elections?

23

What DeepSeek’s Competitive Edge in Africa Means for the AI Race

24

Replay: How To Stop Africa's Brain Drain

25

How Africa Is Cashing In On Booming Gold Prices

26

Why Nigeria and South Africa Could Leave the ‘Dirty Money’ List

27

Why China Is Winning Over Africa

28

Why Ethiopia’s Giant Dam has Left Egypt and Sudan Angry

29

Can Botswana Survive the Lab-Grown Diamond Boom?

30

Can Africa’s Music Festivals Compete On The World Stage?

31

Oil Workers Recount Yearslong Detention in Equatorial Guinea

32

Why Africa’s Ultra Luxury Hotels Are Booming

33

What's Driving The Protests Over The Ivory Coast Presidential Election?

34

Could President Trump Recognise Somaliland’s Independence?

35

Why African Banks Are Playing Hardball On Debt

36

Have US Tariffs Thwarted South Africa’s G20 Presidency?

37

Can West Africa Capitalize On The Growing Demand For Coffee

38

Will The US End The War Between Congo and Rwanda?

39

How US Aid Cuts Has Left The Fight Against HIV In Crisis

40

Why Kenyans Are Back on the Streets: Protests, Corruption, and a Crisis of Trust

41

A US Tax With Big Consequences For Africa

42

The Billion-Dollar Potential of African Sport in the Diaspora

43

The Inside Story Of Ramaphosa's Encounter with Trump

44

Africa Takes Centre Stage at The Qatar Economic Forum

45

Nigerian Investors Bet On Nollywood For Blockbuster Returns

46

Why Sudan Blames The UAE For Port Sudan Drone Strikes

47

Is Russia Recruiting Young African Women To Make Drones?

48

IMF Spring Meeting 2025: What the Global Slowdown Means for Africa

49

Tariffs, Trump, and the Stakes for Lesotho

50

Will Formula One Finally Come Back To Africa?

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