Podcast Episodes

Uganda's Medical Association issues guidance

In today's podcast:  Uganda's Medical Association tells members not to treat ebola patients without PPE, and asks the Government to quarantine hotspot areas after doctors and interns are exposed to t…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Seleka leader stands trial at the ICC

Mahamat Abdel Said, leader from the Seleka rebel movement in the Central African Republic, has appeared before the International Criminal Court for the first day of his war crimes trial.

Also, Ugandan…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Regional concerns in the spotlight at UN General Assembly

Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Buhari of Nigeria raise regional concerns and global fears at the United Nations General Assembly.

Also, massive floods across most of Nigeria.  In one town at lea…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

UN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocities

A UN Commission on human rights reports on major atrocities being perpetrated by both the TPLF and Ethiopian Government forces particularly in Tigray... We hear how civilians have suffered.

Also, Ugan…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest after a service in London attended by over 500 heads of state and government

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has been laid to rest after a funeral service at Westminster Abbey in London. African leaders were among those in attendance. Tens of thousands lined the st…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Eritrea amasses reservists on border with Ethiopia

Eritrea has mobilised thousands of army reservists and massed them along the border with Ethiopia.

Also, the Egyptian authorities have released 46 people - most of them activists in detention without …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

School reopening suspended in Sudan

In Sudan floods force the government to push back the reopening of schools by two weeks.

Also, the war goes on in the north of Ethiopia - currently, Tigrayan forces say they have ceded control of a co…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ethiopia's TPLF says it's willing to stop fighting

Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia say they are ready for a ceasefire after a five month truce broke down. They also pledged willingness to participate in African Union-led talks. Will the Government in Add…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Landslide kills several in Uganda

A landslide after heavy rains claims at least fifteen lives in Uganda.

Also, the latest on a grain shipment from Ukraine to the Horn of Africa. Will it reach the people who need it most?

And Cameroonia…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

UN: Millions at risk of famine in the Horn of Africa

The UN say millions are at risk of famine in the Horn of Africa following the worst drought in 70 years. We hear from Somalia where the Islamic relief fund describe what they are doing for 7 million …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago