Podcast Episodes

What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?

As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, we look back at the week that's been and look ahead to the next few days. Has Sudan's conflict b…

2 years, 9 months ago

How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?

How are Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea affecting Africa?

Kenya and the EU sign an historic economic partnership agreement to boost trade…

2 years, 9 months ago

Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?

Vote counting in Chad is still underway after polls closed on Sunday in what was seen as a controversial referendum, on a new constitution. Provision…

2 years, 9 months ago

Guinea oil terminal blast kills at least 8

Guinea’s main oil terminal in the capital Conakry has exploded, killing 8, injuring dozens. What now for the country’s fuel security?

Why is Ethiopia …

2 years, 9 months ago

DR Congo elections: What's at stake?

Nearly 40 million voters go to the polls for the next presidential election on the 20th of December in the DR Congo. Incumbent President Félix Tshis…

2 years, 10 months ago

Have 22 Ugandans been trafficked to Myanmar?

Uganda's Ministry of Internal Affairs says that at least 22 Ugandans are currently being held captive in Myanmar. The deputy national coordinator for…

2 years, 10 months ago

Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?

A largely unobserved truce in DR Congo, results in heightened tensions between Rwanda and the DRC. There's a presidential election just round the co…

2 years, 10 months ago

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit in Dubai. Is it all talk and no implementation?

Kenya's ambitious plan to provide employment in ot…

2 years, 10 months ago

A personal objection to the Rwanda asylum plan

In November, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, was unlawful. The court said it was concerned about Rwanda's…

2 years, 10 months ago

Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?

Egypt election: Despite a crumbling economy, why is President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi seeking a consecutive third term? Is a high voter turnout expecte…

2 years, 10 months ago