Podcast Episodes

USAID Suspension: Where next for Africa?

Experts say the health of millions of Africans is at stake following the suspension of much needed USAID funds. Programs that the US organisation funds on the continent are vast and crucial. What do…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Deadly collapse at Mali gold mine

The collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali at the weekend killed dozens of people

The world’s ‘first openly gay imam’ who was shot dead in South Africa, Muhsin Hendricks, is remem…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

African Union members elect new leader

African Union members have elected Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the next chair of the AU Commission. Mr Ali Youssouf defeated Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and fo…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why has Sierra Leone imposed a fishing ban?

A month-long fishing ban in Sierra Leone leaves families struggling to cope.

Who are AfriForum- the white Afrikaner minority group that's behind Donald Trump's intimidation of South Africa?

And we meet…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

The case against Rwanda

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding a public hearing in Tanzania, on a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda. The country accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty, orchestra…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?

Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in southern Nigeria?

Why residents of Cape Town’s brightly coloured Bo-Kaap neighbourhood are concerned about tourism numbers

And calls for AI to bridge the gender eq…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

DR Congo sentences over 100 to death

In January this year DR Congo's Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said 127 people, aged between the ages of 18 and 35, had received the death sentence. Rights groups said that number was higher. Th…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will DR Congo ceasefire calls be heeded ?

After a recent summit, leaders from east and southern Africa called for an immediate ceasefire to end the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Willing the warring parties listen?

After a fire kills 16 childr…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's response to US threats

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to defuse a row with the new US administration over a new land law by speaking to Elon Musk. However, President Ramaphosa has said his country "will…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Major data breach in Kenya

Kenya's Business Registration Service (BRS) reveals a major data breach has exposed sensitive information of numerous private companies

Will the killing of several key jihadist militants spell the end…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago