Podcast Episodes

Rwandan former combatants resettle in the country

More than 700 people made up of Rwandan former combatants and their families are resettling in the country. Most used to be FDLR ethnic Hutu fighters who have undergone rehabilitation and training.

Al…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Hopes are fading fast for trapped miners in Burkina Faso

Hopes of finding eight miners trapped more than 700 metres underground in Burkina Faso are fading after rescuers today  found a second  safety chamber empty. We hear the frustrations and despair of …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Africa in the grip of a fuel crisis

The fuel prices emergency is hitting households across the continent, from Egypt to Tanzania, Uganda to Nigeria and South Africa. The airline industry has also been affected. So what can governments …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

A major attack on ATMIS forces in Somalia

There's been a major attack on an ATMIS forces base in Somalia. Al Shabab militants have claimed responsibility, and there are fears about the death toll.

The UN Secretary General speaks after visiti…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Report alleges Zuma put self-interest over country

A  damning report alleges that ex South African President Jacob Zuma put interests of his corrupt associates ahead of those of his country.

Also, why have a group of Turkish nationals who've been runn…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Concerns over police-enforced brutality and disappearances in Kenya

Today: Mounting concerns about the rise in police brutality and disappearances in Kenya.

Also, a BBC investigation uncovers the ugly and dangerous side of Egypt's beauty industry.

(Image: Kenyan activ…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Angola suspends salaries of striking doctors

Angola's government has suspended the salaries of more than 5,000 doctors, describing their strike action as illegal.

Malawians no longer have to pay tax on sanitary pads – as a 16.5% levy has been ax…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

'Historic' day as DR Congo joins East Africa trade bloc

In a move which has been described as "historic", the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially been admitted to the East African Community (EAC) trade bloc. Seven passengers have died after gunmen…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Malawi ramps up polio vaccination after outbreak

Malawi kicked off a polio vaccination campaign targeting up to three million children under the age of five.

To mark the International Day of Forests, we find out about the health of the second large…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Is Ethiopia to blame for deaths of MSF staff in Tigray?

Did Ethiopian government forces kill MSF charity workers in the Tigray region last year?

Also, the American Ambassador to the United Nations on why African countries cannot remain neutral in the war i…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago