Podcast Episodes

Algeria and France in diplomatic row

French Prime Minister François Bayrou recently announced that his government will be "re-examining" a 1968 migration pact which has historically made it easier for Algerians to settle in France. The…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Why did Ecowas leave Guinea Bissau?

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has withdrawn its mediation team from Guinea Bissau. Its mission was to help reach a political consensus on the elections, which were postponed …

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Can South Africa be peacemaker in Ukraine?

South Africa voted for a UN General Assembly resolution calling for Ukraine’s territorial integrity to be respected last week, while the US abstained from the vote because it considered the resolutio…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in eastern DRC

How is Burundi coping with a refugee crisis caused by fighting in eastern DR Congo?

What dangerous substances are being added to the deadly drug Kush?

And why are some people adding detergent to the We…

Published on 10 months ago

The ship keeping Africa connected

A ship the size of a football field, crewed by more than 50 engineers and technicians, cruises the oceans around Africa to keep the continent online. It provides a vital service, repairing damaged i…

Published on 10 months ago

Why did fishermen clash on the Ethiopia-Kenya border?

A border clash between Ethiopia and Kenya has left several people dead or missing.

Germany elections: Why is the rise of right-wing parties worrying for African communities?

Somalia passes a " game cha…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

DR Congo proposes deal to the West

In a bold diplomatic move Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has reportedly proposed granting the United States and Europe access to the country’s vast mineral resources. What's…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Nigeria's ex-military leader regrets cancelling election

Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, publicly regrets annulling the Nigerian1993 presidential election. How does family of presumed winner, Moshood Abiola, respond?

We explore the afforda…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Sierra Leone: Who is Hawa Hunt and why was she arrested?

There is growing concern that a law introduced in 2021 is being used to muzzle freedom of expression in Sierra Leone. Hawa Hunt, a social media infleuncer with Siera Leonean and Canadian citizenship …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels

Sudan's military led government are upset by Kenya's decision to host a conference of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

Is there a regional power play behind Mauritania and Morocco's electricity e…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago