Podcast Episodes

On the Field: Turning Minerals Diplomacy into West African Leverage

Episode 29

Zach and Emily Martin analyze whether West African nations can convert Washington's critical minerals framework into long-term domestic value through…

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West Africa’s Critical Minerals Moment

Episode 28

This episode explores how West Africa fits into the global scramble for critical minerals, rare earths, and battery supply chains, with a close look …

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West Africa News Desk — October 4, 2026 PM

Episode 27

Sunday evening KMKT IR Hub Radio West Africa News Desk. Imo NYSC abduction updates, Wike-Amaechi political crossfire, Ghana NPP national election res…

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West Africa News Desk — October 4, 2026 AM

Episode 26

Sunday morning West Africa News Desk for October 4, 2026. Zach Martin and Emily Martin cover Ghana's NPP national officer elections, the NYSC abducti…

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West Africa News Desk — October 3, 2026 PM

Episode 25

Saturday evening West Africa News Desk. Kumasi stampede at the NPP delegates conference; Manhyia South MP granted GH¢10 million bail; Black Stars sea…

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West Africa News Desk — October 3, 2026 PM

Episode 24

Evening KMKT IR Hub Radio West Africa News Desk for Saturday, October 3, 2026. Zach Martin and Emily Martin cover Ghana's weekend court and NPP confe…

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Nigeria’s Half-Empty Strike and the Fight Over Wages

Episode 23

A look inside Nigeria’s warning strike that began with mixed turnout, open federal offices in Abuja, and big questions about labour’s leverage. We br…

4 days, 7 hours ago

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West Africa News Desk — October 3, 2026 AM

Episode 22

Saturday morning KMKT IR Hub Radio West Africa News Desk for October 3, 2026. Zach Martin and Emily Martin cover Nigeria gas and oil updates, Senegal…

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West Africa News Desk — October 2, 2026 PM

Episode 21

Evening West Africa News Desk for October 2, 2026. Guinea’s 68th independence anniversary and mining pledge, Guinea-Bissau bars Embaló’s return, EU a…

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West Africa News Desk — October 2, 2026 AM

Episode 20

Friday, October 2, 2026 morning edition of KMKT IR Hub Radio West Africa News Desk with Zach Martin and Emily Martin. Nigeria's three-day public-serv…

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