Podcast Episodes

Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?

Racheal Kundananji becomes the most expensive women's footballer after a record transfer fee of $860,000 is paid. Will this pave the way for better p…

2 years, 1 month ago

What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?

Senegal’s President Macky Sall is coming under increasing pressure from West African leaders and the international community to reverse a decision to…

2 years, 1 month ago

What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?

There has been a resurgence of fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo involving rebels from the ethnic Tutsi-led M23 movement. Thousands o…

2 years, 1 month ago

Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?

The just concluded Africa Cup of Nations has been hailed as a huge success but what will be the lasting legacy for the host nation, Ivory Coast.

Is ch…

2 years, 1 month ago

Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?

The Ugandan government says it's involved in rescue efforts to secure the release of at least 30 citizens still caught in scam compounds in Myanmar. …

2 years, 1 month ago

Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty

Zimbabwe's government has moved to abolish the death penalty, nearly two decades after the country's last execution. Last year, Ghana become the 29…

2 years, 1 month ago

Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?

The African Mining Indaba 2024 on how to invest in the African mining sector, is taking place in Cape Town, South Africa.  Who benefits the most from…

2 years, 1 month ago

Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?

Senegelese President Mackay Sall, shocked the country over the weekend by announcing that the upcoming February 26th election would be delayed.  This…

2 years, 1 month ago

Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire

After the huge gas explosion and fire that engulfed buildings and cars, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others, we hear from Nairo…

2 years, 1 month ago

Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?

As Facebook looks to celebrate its 20th birthday on Sunday, we look at its appeal on the continent. What do Africans think about the social media pl…

2 years, 2 months ago