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The East African Perspective podcast

The East African Perspective podcast

By: 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 authenticThomas Lesaffre and Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu
Episodes
  • The Pilot Part 1 (Security, East Africa and the Globe)

    The Pilot Part 1 (Security, East Africa and the Globe)
    Jun 21 2025

    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 sustainability advocate. As Community Manager at Afrobloggers and head of the Narrative Focus Unit at The African Federation, he shapes impactful storytelling. He is a Junior Research Fellow at the Sino‑Uganda Research Centre and Development Watch Center, and a blogger published in New Vision. His work spans environmental, economic, and social equity, bringing depth to the podcast’s conversations.


    🎙️ Thomas Lesaffre is a governance educator and seasoned journalist. He teaches politics and governance at the African Leadership Academy and hosts a current affairs show on NBS TV. His expertise in policy analysis and regional diplomacy enriches the podcast’s discussions, grounding complex topics in informed, local perspectives.
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    37 mins
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