Podcast Episodes

Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists

Two prominent journalists in Ethiopia, Abdulsemed Mohammed and Yonas Amare, have been missing for more than a week after being abducted by what reports say, were men wearing masks and military unifor…

Published on 4 weeks ago

DRC M23 miss peace deal deadline

M23 rebels say they will not return to peace talks in Doha unless the DRC government agrees to its demands. Are the talks dead in the water?

Could climate change be creating child brides in Malawi?

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Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Can South Africa's national dialogue help solve its problems?

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a national dialogue called “uniting voices, shaping the nation". It's an ambitious plan to confront its most pressing challenges and unite a na…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Nigeria negotiates $346m arms deal with US

The US government has approved a $346m arms deal with Nigeria which would include munitions, precision bombs and precision rockets. What is behind the change in a decade-long US policy about selling …

Published on 1 month ago

The Gambia: Why was a baby girl cut?

There's been outrage in The Gambia following the death of a one-month-old baby girl. Reports suggest she was a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM). Although FGM is outlawed in the country, it's…

Published on 1 month ago

Sudan's conflict: The impact on children

The ongoing war in Sudan and limited access to humanitarian aid has led to starvation amongst those left behind. The United Nations says children are being "reduced to skin and bones."  We'll hear fr…

Published on 1 month ago

Mali: Another alleged attempted coup

Dozens of soldiers have been arrested in Mali accused of plotting to topple the country's military leaders, sources say. The wave of arrests reflect tension within the military government. The auth…

Published on 1 month ago

Activists block foreigners from South African hospitals

Doctors Without Borders and other NGOs have raised concerns about anti-migrant groups preventing non-South Africans from accessing healthcare services. The South African government has called on all …

Published on 1 month ago

How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?

The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US issued a health alert, or…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Deadly clash at Uganda- South Sudan border

What's behind deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?

Why are heatwaves happening more often on the African continent

And plans by Somalia to revive its airline after three decades

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago