Podcast Episodes

Polls close in Kenya's general elections

Voting has ended in Kenya's elections where 22 million have cast ballots to vote for their next President, MPs and Governors... Did delays due to a biometric system cause major problems?

Plus, African…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Chaos in Kenya ahead of polls

Hundreds of Kenyans rush to collect national identification cards necessary to cast their vote, while many others experience travel woes on the eve of the country's general elections.  Observers high…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Has Senegal finally resolved the Casamance question?

The Senegalese government has signed a peace deal with rebels from the southern region of Casamance. Will it hold this time?

Also, warnings of a hike in the price of rice. Can African countries step u…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Outrage in South Africa over gang rapes of women

Angry mobs on the rampage in a South African township, following the vicious gang rape of a group of women in the town of Krugersdorp last week.

And it's fifty years since Asians were forced to flee U…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

DRC reviews MONUSCO peacekeepers' presence

President Etienne Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo is reassessing when MONUSCO peacekeepers should leave the country. We hear from his spokesman.

Also, with news of the killing of Al Qa…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

North Kivu governor on attacks on UN peacekeepers

Following attacks on UN peacekeeping bases this week in the DRC, the governor of  North Kivu province, attempts to address the issue.

And, Ethiopia's government calls for talks without any pre-conditi…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Allegations agains UN peacekeepers in DRC

Did UN peacekeepers open fire on civilians during recent protests against its mission in DR Congo?

Also, in Kenya as elections loom, Deputy President William Ruto's running mate is ordered to surrende…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Protests against the UN continue apace in the DRC

Day three of protests against the UN Peacekeeping presence in the East of the DR-Congo.

Also, Russia's foreign minister wraps up his tour of Africa.

And a rare pink diamond found and in Angola - we hea…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Deaths in the DRC after anti-MONUSCO protests

Five protestors and three peacekeepers have been killed after hundreds protest in the east of the DRC over the presence of MONUSCO forces who they say are ineffective.

Also, Uganda's president, Yoweri…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Russia on a charm offensive to Africa amid war with Ukraine

In  the shadow of the war in Ukraine, Russia's foreign minister is on a  charm offensive in Africa.

Also in today's podcast:  We'll hear from marginalised women contenders vying for office in Kenya's …

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago