Join Abdul Qayyum Rashid, Ahmed Danayal Zia and Imam Raza for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: Fire ‘‘Critical Minerals: the true cost’ and ‘Nations’ Critical Minerals: the true cost The global demand for critical minerals has positioned Africa at the heart of a new economic revolution, yet this opportunity comes shadowed by exploitation and human suffering. From cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of Congo to lithium mining across the continent, the materials powering our clean energy transition often carry the hidden cost of forced labour and violence. Join us as we explore the moral complexities of critical minerals extraction, examining whether Africa's mineral wealth can truly benefit its people while meeting global demand for sustainable technologies. Fire Nations The Holy Quran as well as the Bible mention Yajuj Majuj, or Gog & Magog. They are usually mentioned in the context of a prophecy about the end times, which coincides with the expected arrival of the Messiah. According to Arabic etymology, Gog & Magog are closely related to fire - what are these two nations that are mentioned by these holy scriptures? And are we living amongst these? Join us as we look deeper into this concept. Guests: Dr Claude Kabemba: - Executive Director at the Southern Africa Resource Watch. He has spent years working alongside mining-affected communities to expose the human cost of mineral extraction across Africa. Zaynab El Bernoussi - a scholar of postcolonial ethics and international relations, whose work explores global justice and the legacy of colonial power in today’s resource systems. Joanne Lebert - Executive Director at IMPACT, an organisation working to transform mineral supply chains by promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical sourcing. Rabeeb Mirza - Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK Producers: Aisha Aullybux and Fezia Haq

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