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Each episode of 'Here's Why' uses experts at Bloomberg to explain one news story in just a few minutes.

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Next Africa is a weekly podcast about where Africa is going and why it matters to everyone.
Each episode tells a story from the continent and follows it through real life, business, politics and culture. From electricity and climate to jobs, migration, technology, sport and music, the podcast looks at the forces shaping daily life and how those changes connect to the wider world.
The show covers challenges and breakthroughs side by side. It explains the impact of energy shortages and climate risk, but also the rise of new industries, creative economies and young entrepreneurs. Stories are reported on the ground and told with clarity, combining data, context and lived experience.
Hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja and built on original journalism from reporters on the ground, Next Africa puts local voices at the centre of the story, delivering clear, factual reporting without clich&eacute; or assumption.
Whether you live on the continent or want to better understand a region shaping the future, Next Africa offers insight, perspective and stories worth listening to.

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Introducing 'Here's Why' - Complex News Stories Explained

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Senegal’s prime minister said he expects to resolve a standoff over the country’s budget within days, as the authorities seek approval for a new International Monetary Fund program. 

On this week’s Next Africa Podcast, Bloomberg’s West Africa reporter Katarina Höije discusses her interview with Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Lo, and explains how Senegal ended up in this impasse. Plus, Bloomberg correspondent Matthew Hill explains how Senegal has become a test case for the Group of 20's updated Common Framework for supporting countries in debt distress.

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Senegal&rsquo;s prime minister said he expects to resolve a standoff over the country&rsquo;s budget within days, as the authorities seek approval for a new International Monetary Fund program.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s Next Africa Podcast, Bloomberg&rsquo;s West Africa reporter Katarina H&ouml;ije discusses her interview with Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Lo, and explains how Senegal ended up in this impasse. Plus, Bloomberg correspondent Matthew Hill explains how Senegal has become a test case for the Group of 20's updated Common Framework for supporting countries in debt distress.
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Senegal’s Debt Crisis: Who Will Pay the Bill?

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Nigeria’s film industry is big business - second only to India in the number of films produced annually. The films generate huge audiences in Nigeria - and many believe there’s an untapped market overseas. But after streamers like Netflix and Amazon Prime moved away from funding films upfront - producers are having to find new ways to get in front of international audiences. 

On this week’s episode, Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to one of the giants of the Nigerian media industry, Mo Abudu, who’s just opened Ebony Life  Place in London, the  UK's first cultural and creative hub dedicated to Black and African cinema. Plus, Bloomberg’s Lagos Bureau Chief Anthony Osae-Brown gives an update on how the industry has fared since the streamers changed how they fund Nigerian films. 

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Nigeria&rsquo;s film industry is big business - second only to India in the number of films produced annually. The films generate huge audiences in Nigeria - and many believe there&rsquo;s an untapped market overseas. But after streamers like Netflix and Amazon Prime moved away from funding films upfront - producers are having to find new ways to get in front of international audiences.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s episode, Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to one of the giants of the Nigerian media industry, Mo Abudu, who&rsquo;s just opened Ebony Life &nbsp;Place in London, the &nbsp;UK's first cultural and creative hub dedicated to Black and African cinema. Plus, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Lagos Bureau Chief Anthony Osae-Brown gives an update on how the industry has fared since the streamers changed how they fund Nigerian films.&nbsp;
For more stories from the region, subscribe to the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/next-africa">Next Africa newsletter</a>

How Nigeria’s Top Film Producers Are Branching Out Worldwide

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Formula 1 will return to Africa, with a first race set to take place in Rwanda in the early 2030s. The East African nation will host the F1 African Grand Prix under a 10-year agreement, Formula 1 said in a statement on Tuesday.  Rwanda beat out competition from South Africa and Morocco to win the right to hold the first Grand Prix on the continent since 1993.  

On this week’s episode of the Next Africa podcast, Jennifer Zabasajja is joined by Bloomberg Senior Africa Reporter Loni Prinsloo to find out how Rwanda won the bid, and what the country is building to make it happen. Then Bloomberg Africa’s Deputy Managing Editor Neil Munshi discusses why some have accused Rwanda and Formula 1 of Sportswashing. 

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Formula 1 will return to Africa, with a first race set to take place in Rwanda in the early 2030s. The East African nation will host the F1 African Grand Prix under a 10-year agreement, Formula 1 said in a statement on Tuesday.&nbsp; Rwanda beat out competition from South Africa and Morocco to win the right to hold the first Grand Prix on the continent since 1993.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s episode of the Next Africa podcast, Jennifer Zabasajja is joined by Bloomberg Senior Africa Reporter Loni Prinsloo to find out <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-13/formula-1-set-to-return-to-africa-with-rwanda-grand-prix">how Rwanda won the bid</a>, and what the country is building to make it happen. Then Bloomberg Africa&rsquo;s Deputy Managing Editor Neil Munshi discusses why some have accused Rwanda and Formula 1 of Sportswashing.&nbsp;
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How Rwanda Won The Race To Host Africa’s F1

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Introducing 'Here's Why' - Complex News Stories Explained

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