Podcast Episodes

Can South Africa's national dialogue help solve its problems?

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a national dialogue called “uniting voices, shaping the nation". It's an ambitious plan to confront its most pressing challenges and unite a na…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigeria negotiates $346m arms deal with US

The US government has approved a $346m arms deal with Nigeria which would include munitions, precision bombs and precision rockets. What is behind the change in a decade-long US policy about selling …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Gambia: Why was a baby girl cut?

There's been outrage in The Gambia following the death of a one-month-old baby girl. Reports suggest she was a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM). Although FGM is outlawed in the country, it's…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudan's conflict: The impact on children

The ongoing war in Sudan and limited access to humanitarian aid has led to starvation amongst those left behind. The United Nations says children are being "reduced to skin and bones."  We'll hear fr…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mali: Another alleged attempted coup

Dozens of soldiers have been arrested in Mali accused of plotting to topple the country's military leaders, sources say. The wave of arrests reflect tension within the military government. The auth…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Activists block foreigners from South African hospitals

Doctors Without Borders and other NGOs have raised concerns about anti-migrant groups preventing non-South Africans from accessing healthcare services. The South African government has called on all …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?

The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US issued a health alert, or…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly clash at Uganda- South Sudan border

What's behind deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?

Why are heatwaves happening more often on the African continent

And plans by Somalia to revive its airline after three decades

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rwanda agrees migrant deal with the US

Rwanda has confirmed it will accept up to 250 migrants from the US, in a deal agreed with President Donald Trump's administration. Under the scheme the deportees would be given "workforce training, …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghana: resurgence of violence in Bawku

Ghana: Hundreds of soldiers deployed to Bawku town in the Upper East Region, after attacks on two schools killed several students. What is behind the resurgence of violence?

Why has Tanzania barred fo…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago