Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Thembisa Fakude, Senior Fellow at Africa Asia Dialogues

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thembisa Fakude, the senior researcher and director at Africa Asia Dialogues, as the United States marks 250 years of independence on 4 July. 

The celebrations are as grand as they are controversial, from record-breaking fireworks to political rallies. Is this a celebration of America's founding ideals or a reflection of a nation more divided than ever?

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The Global Briefing: The United States is expected to formally trigger the review process for the USMCA trade pact

The European Union and China are back at the negotiating table as Brussels pushes for a more balanced trading relationship

After Venezuela's devastating earthquakes, many residents say their biggest frustration is not only the scale of the disaster, but what they describe as years of government neglect that left communities vulnerable in the first place.

Guest: Thembisa Fakude - Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues 

 Thembisa Fakude - senior research fellow and director at Afrasid (Africa Asia Dialogues)