Podcast Episodes

Can Mali's Junta withstand a jihadist blockade?

Can Mali's military junta maintain its hold on power despite a jihadist blockade?   What role are mercenaries playing in Africa's  current conflicts.   And the genesis of a new type of Algerian rai p…

Published on 12 hours ago

Can Johannesburg reclaim 'hijacked' buildings?

The South African city of Johannesburg has well over 100 abandoned and derelict buildings plagued by rubbish and open sewage and some have been taken over by criminal gangs. Many are also home to som…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago

What will COP30 change for Africa?

What can Africa expect from the COP 30 climate conference? Sudan's paramilitary RSF agrees to a humanitarian ceasefire, but the government wants guarantees from the international community And wh…

Published on 4 days, 11 hours ago

Nigeria pushes back on 'Christian genocide' claims

Nigeria rejects claims of a “Christian genocide,” saying violence stems from terrorism and land disputes, not religion, and that both Christians and Muslims have suffered attacks. Some Christian lead…

Published on 5 days, 12 hours ago

Nigeria : Was there an alleged coup plot?

The arrest of senior Nigerian military officers and the sacking of security officials fuels speculation of an alleged coup

Ugandan born Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election

Plus the AI au…

Published on 6 days, 12 hours ago

After the oath, can Tanzania heal its divisions?

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in after the deadly protests that followed her election victory. Can she use her second term to unite the country?   At least 40 people have di…

Published on 1 week ago

South Africa’s expropriation test case

South Africa's municipality of Ekurhuleni's attempt to expropriate land without compensation is under mediation after the private owners of the land sought compensation. The outcome of this landmark…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Women in Kenya are facing increasing online abuse, says new report

New research reveals how digital platforms are being weaponised to abuse and exploit women in Kenya. We hear from a victim of online sexual abuse who gives a harrowing account of her experience, and …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

The Gambia: Can ex-President Jammeh return home?

Why has the Gambian government issued a strong warning to ex -President Yahya Jammeh following his announcing plans to return from 9 years in exile?.   Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina …

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Kenyan authorities seize a tonne of methamphetamine

Authorities in Kenya intercept more than a tonne of methamphetamine in the Indian Ocean as part of the country's ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking and addiction

Thousands of Tunisians prote…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago