Podcast Episodes

Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?

Could Africa's leaders be too old to lead the world's youngest population? The continent's newest democratically elected president Liberia's Joseph B…

2 years, 8 months ago

What does the United States want from Africa?

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting four countries in Africa. What does the US want from its relationship with the continent and who…

2 years, 8 months ago

Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president

Joseph Boakai has started a six-year term as president of Liberia. He is the third democratically elected head of state. Tackling corruption and the …

2 years, 8 months ago

Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?

Violent crime is soaring in South Africa, with the murder rate at a 20-year high. Getting away with murder has become normal. What's going on?

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2 years, 9 months ago

Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges

A Sierra Leone high court has allowed ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma, charged with treason, to travel abroad on medical grounds. Mr. Koroma was charg…

2 years, 9 months ago

Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray

More than 200 people have starved to death since July in Ethiopia's drought-hit and war-scarred Tigray region, local authorities say. Officials warn…

2 years, 9 months ago

Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?

Zambia is battling one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years. More than 300 people have died and nearly 6,000 active cases have been registe…

2 years, 9 months ago

Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?

Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks. Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies the charge, b…

2 years, 9 months ago

WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

Cape Verde becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly malaria disease in 50 years

Why is South Africa aiming to legislate for prop…

2 years, 9 months ago

Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election

Voters in Comoros head to the polls on Sunday to elect the next president. The incumbent Azali Assoumani is seeking a fourth term, but who are his ma…

2 years, 9 months ago