Podcast Episodes

Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali

Russia says the paramilitary group Wagner has accomplished its mission and has left Mali, although a Russian presence remains in the West African country, through the Africa Corps. So what did the W…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Uganda: World Bank lifts loan ban

In 2023, Uganda voted in some of the world's harshest anti-homosexual legislation meaning that anybody engaging in certain same-sex acts can be sentenced to death. The World Bank decided to ban Ugan…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

How is Africa affected by the US travel ban?

Is Trump's latest travel ban part of a US disengagement from Africa?

Why are many countries now shifting their views on Western Sahara in favour of Morocco?

And how can digital skills be made more avai…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lesotho: Why are mothers against 'bluetoothing'?

Mothers in Lesotho are campaigning against a needle sharing method which exposes drug users to the risks of HIV and other diseases, taking root in the country. What is 'bluetoothing' or 'hotspotting…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens killed in twin Mali attacks

Mali's army says it has repelled attacks by jihadists on two military bases. Why is the Al-Qaeda linked group stepping up attacks?

South Africa's continued hunt for an alleged illegal mining kingpin …

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Africa to benefit most from Bill Gates fortune

Microsoft founder, Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years. The 69-year-old said, "by unleashing human pote…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Nigerian flooding kills at least 200 people

Nigerian officials have warned there's little hope of finding alive around 500 people still missing after flash floods in Niger state. How are survivors coping?

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould-Tah elected as t…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Joshlin Smith: South Africa's human trafficking problem

A South African woman, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have been given life sentences after being convicted of trafficking her missing 6-year-…

Published on 7 months ago

US halts international student visa applications

US embassies globally have halted student visa appointments, as social media vetting expands. How is Africa affected?

Why is Zimbabwe's controversial radio tax now being implemented? 

And how AI can p…

Published on 7 months ago

African leaders attend Russia's Security Summit

Russia's 13th International Security Summit in Moscow attracts over forty African leaders. How significant is it and what does it mean for the continent, especially for the Sahel?

Also, Boeing seal…

Published on 7 months ago