Podcast Episodes

How is Kenya marking the Saba Saba protests?

Two people have reportedly died of gunshot wounds after police opened fire during protests in Kenya. It's the latest in a wave of anti-government rallies that began last year. The demonstrations mar…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigeria's new opposition alliance to challenge Tinubu

Starting pistol fired ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. Two main opposition leaders form alliance in bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party.

We meet a Kenyan breastmilk champion -wh…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Militant attacks increase in Mali

Jihadist militants have launched a series of simultaneous attacks on military posts across numerous towns in Mali. It's the third major assault on Mali's army over the last month. Why is there an i…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

DRC children fathered by UN peacekeepers

Mothers in the DRC struggling to raise children fathered and abandoned by UN peacekeepers amid fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Also in the programme: we ask South Africa's minister of po…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why has polio re-emerged in Angola?

Angola was certified as polio-free in 2015, but is now combatting a new outbreak of the disease after several cases were reported in a Western province. What has caused the virus to come back?

A new r…

Published on 6 months ago

Deaths after anti-government protests in Togo

At least seven people reportedly killed, and many others wounded during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital Lome. The Togolese government denies the allegations.

Who is Victoire Ingabire…

Published on 6 months ago

A rise in child abductions in Mozambique

Civil organisations in Mozambique say at least 120 children have been kidnapped by insurgents in the north of the country. The Human Rights Watch group warn of a rise in abductions in the country's …

Published on 6 months ago

Youth-led protests erupt in Kenya

People from Kenya’s growing Gen Z movement hold protests demanding justice and police accountability. We ask whether the police is acting on behalf of the Kenyan government. The protests marked the a…

Published on 6 months ago

Chad: A rise in intercommunal violence

A new bout of intercommunal violence in Chad, has left more than 40 people dead, according to the Chadian Government. This includes women and children. What's behind the recent rise in violence?

Also,…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Jihadists strike military base in Niger

More than 200 gunmen on motorbikes recently attacked a Niger army base leaving at least 34 soldiers dead. Meanwhile dozens of civilians were reportedly killed in another attack in the region. Why is …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago