Introducing: "The Future of Africa" -- A New Podcast Series
Hear from the leaders shaping Africa—and the world
Africa is the world’s youngest continent — and its future is everyone’s future. By 2030, 70% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population will be under the age of 30. By century’s end, one in three people on the planet will be African. What happens in Africa will shape the course of the 21st century.
That’s why Global Dispatches is proud to launch a bold new podcast series: The Future of Africa. Produced in partnership with the African Union, The Elders, and the United Nations Foundation, this series explores how Africa’s rising generation is transforming the world—and how global leaders are engaging with this dynamic shift.
Launching in the lead-up to the United Nations’ 80th anniversary and the appointment of the next UN Secretary-General, this series captures voices and ideas that will influence the global agenda for years to come. It’s a space for big-picture thinking, fresh perspectives, and practical solutions that can inspire action across borders.
Hosted by the powerhouse Kenyan journalist Adelle Onyango, The Future of Africa features intergenerational conversations between former presidents, Nobel Peace Prize winners, diplomats, and trailblazing young leaders. These are solutions-driven discussions tackling the most urgent issues of our time: climate, education, economic growth, governance, and more.
The first episode is live now—and it’s a must-listen. You’ll hear from:
Jake Bediako, Director of Policy and Implementation for Global Citizens Move Afrika Initiative.
Dr. Chukwuemeka Eze, Director for Democratic Futures in Africa at the Open Society Foundation
Chido Mpemba, formerly the African Union’s Special Youth Envoy and currently the Advisor to the African Union Commission Chairperson for Women, Gender and Youth.
Together, they unpack Africa’s growing influence in global diplomacy.
Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode in this series is freely available. And be sure sign up for our newsletter to get each new episode and transcripts delivered straight to your inbox. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss—because the future of Africa is the future of the world.
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast’s partners.