Podcast Episodes

Nigeria pushes back on 'Christian genocide' claims

Nigeria rejects claims of a “Christian genocide,” saying violence stems from terrorism and land disputes, not religion, and that both Christians and Muslims have suffered attacks. Some Christian lead…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nigeria : Was there an alleged coup plot?

The arrest of senior Nigerian military officers and the sacking of security officials fuels speculation of an alleged coup

Ugandan born Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election

Plus the AI au…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

After the oath, can Tanzania heal its divisions?

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in after the deadly protests that followed her election victory. Can she use her second term to unite the country?   At least 40 people have di…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s expropriation test case

South Africa's municipality of Ekurhuleni's attempt to expropriate land without compensation is under mediation after the private owners of the land sought compensation. The outcome of this landmark…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Women in Kenya are facing increasing online abuse, says new report

New research reveals how digital platforms are being weaponised to abuse and exploit women in Kenya. We hear from a victim of online sexual abuse who gives a harrowing account of her experience, and …

Published on 2 months ago

The Gambia: Can ex-President Jammeh return home?

Why has the Gambian government issued a strong warning to ex -President Yahya Jammeh following his announcing plans to return from 9 years in exile?.   Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina …

Published on 2 months ago

Kenyan authorities seize a tonne of methamphetamine

Authorities in Kenya intercept more than a tonne of methamphetamine in the Indian Ocean as part of the country's ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking and addiction

Thousands of Tunisians prote…

Published on 2 months ago

Will el-Fasher's fall change Sudan?

As the strategic city of el-Fasher finally falls to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, we analyse what it means in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. How the world’s oldest president, Paul Biya o…

Published on 2 months ago

Tanzanian elections: What issues are young people concerned about?

As Tanzania gears up for elections on 29 October, we hear from two young people about the issues that matter to them and whether youth concerns have been featured in the electoral campaigns.

How a you…

Published on 2 months ago

The landmark event in Manchester that changed Africa

We mark the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress- a landmark event in Manchester, England that changed Africa

Why people with albinism in Tanzania face rising fear ahead of elections

The…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago