Podcast Episodes

Uganda suspends German military co-operation

Uganda cuts military ties with Germany following diplomatic rift.

Somalia's government moves to control clan militias fighting al-Shabab - after allegations of serious atrocities.

And will Starlink's s…

Published on 7 months ago

Can the UN bridge the political divide in Libya?

The Libyan capital city, Tripoli, has been rocked by clashes between armed rival groups, and pressure is building up on the prime minister to resign as protests erupt in other parts of the country. C…

Published on 7 months ago

South Africa releases crime stats

As South Africa releases its latest crime statistics. Who are the main victims of violent crime and why does the country have such a reputation?

Is there "democratic backsliding" in East Africa? What …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

President Trump confronts President Ramaphosa

The US President Donald Trump, confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa with false claims of white genocide and land seizures during a tense White House meeting. It was reminiscent of the…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Djibouti launches a crackdown on migrants

Why is Djibouti reportedly targeting Somalis and Ethiopians in a major anti-immigration crackdown?

Can DR Congo's former President Joseph Kabila's immunity from prosecution be lifted by authorities?

An…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

South Sudan: A country constantly in crisis

There are concerns that South Sudan will relapse into an all-out civil war. But, why is peace in the world's youngest democracy so fragile?

Also, what some young Africans think about the UK's tighte…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Child sex abuse uncovered in South Africa's illegal mines

A BBC investigation has found evidence that children are being trafficked into illegal mines and sexually abused across South Africa.

Were assets of the Gambia's ex-leader Yahya Jammeh sold for a son…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Why is Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré 'popular'

Burkina Faso's military ruler, 37 year old Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has skilfully built a persona of a pan-Africanist leader, determined to free his nation from what he sees as, 'the clutches of Weste…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mali’s junta dissolves all political parties

Mali's military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country. Why are the youth dissenting?

Why are Nigerians being trafficked to Ivory Coast?

And plans by Ethiopia to allow foreigners and …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ethiopia: Why are health workers striking?

Medical professionals in various parts of Ethiopia are on strike. They say they are seeking adjustments in salaries, improved benefits and better working conditions. We hear from Ethiopian doctors.

A…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago