Podcast Episodes

Senegal's government claims victory in elections

The Senegalese government has claimed victory in the recent parliamentary elections. It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a "large majority". What does the win mean for the country?

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Who are the miners trapped inside a closed mine in South Africa?

South African authorities try to force as many as 4,000 illegal miners - known as zama zamas - to return to the surface, by denying them food and water. The miners, who have been stuck underground, f…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal

The European Union has announced it will not renew its fishing agreement with Senegal, citing concerns over the country’s efforts to curb illegal fishing. European officials pointed to inadequate mo…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Africa's quest for money at COP

As COP 29- the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan focuses on finance. What is the status of the loss and damage fund? Meanwhile a UN panel in Sudan to investigate possible war crimes in Darfur And is…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Somaliland election: What do we need to know?

Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, will hold its general election tomorrow. The incumbent president, Muse Bihi Abdi, is seeking re-election. Somaliland says it would like to be recognised by…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory

The ECOWAS Court recently declared Sierra Leone’s loitering laws discriminatory and ordered their amendment or repeal

A BBC investigation sees evidence that devastating flood water in South Sudan is s…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Mauritians unsure of democracy ahead of elections

The Mauritian government has ended its recent suspension of social media, which threatened voters’ access to information ahead of the general elections on the 10th of November. Once a proud democrac…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Violent protests continue in Mozambique

Police in Maputo fire tear gas in a bid to stop opposition protests against the results of last month's disputed election. Mozambique has seen weeks of unrest since the victory by the Frelimo party. …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Is it legal to detain children in Nigeria?

Over 30 children in Nigeria, who were arrested in August after taking part in anti-government demonstrations were detained and charged with treason. Those charges have now been dropped, following ou…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

South Sudan's civil servants remain unpaid

After failure to pay civil servants and armed forces for a year-is South Sudan on the verge of becoming a failed state?

What do Nigerians make of their former compatriot Kemi Badenoch, who has become …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago