Podcast Episodes

African leaders attend Russia's Security Summit

Russia's 13th International Security Summit in Moscow attracts over forty African leaders. How significant is it and what does it mean for the conti…

1 year, 4 months ago

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 alleg…

1 year, 4 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 …

1 year, 4 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 th…

1 year, 4 months 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 ten…

1 year, 4 months 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 imm…

1 year, 5 months 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, wh…

1 year, 5 months 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 …

1 year, 5 months 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 n…

1 year, 5 months 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 Co…

1 year, 5 months ago