The Back To Africa Handbook Waitlist: Alkebulan Newsletter (Discover Africa): In this conversation, the speaker discusses the recent deplatforming of Africa Stream, a media outlet that provided critical perspectives on Somalia and US involvement. The speaker highlights the role of government-funded media, particularly Voice of America, in shaping narratives and suppressing dissenting voices. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by African content creators in a landscape dominated by Western platforms, emphasizing the need for free speech and the importance of diverse perspectives in media. The speaker expresses concern over censorship and the ideological battles that arise when challenging the status quo. Chapters 00:00 The Deplatforming Crisis in Africa 01:07 The Role of Government in Media Control 03:26 The Impact of Social Media Algorithms 05:45 The Silence of African Voices 08:21 The Danger of Questioning the Status Quo 11:05 The Fight for Free Speech 13:39 The Need for Diverse Perspectives 15:43 The Future of African Commentary #africa #africanews
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