Podcast Episodes

Who is Malawi's old next President?

Malawi re-elects former President Peter Mutharika. At 85. How did he beat other contenders?

What's life like in Bunagana town along Uganda's recently reopened border with rebel held eastern DR Congo

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Published on 3 months ago

A landmark deal for HIV jab

A new HIV prevention drug will be made available at a lower cost in over 100 low-income countries within two years, including across Africa. It's a move expected to give millions access to the break…

Published on 3 months ago

The two African countries which don’t recognise Palestine

UNGA: More than 150 member states recognise the State of Palestine-Cameroon and Eritrea will not.

South Africa's police discover illicit drugs worth $20 million on a farm.

Plus, we discover the nutriti…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

US deportees to sue Ghana's government

A group of deportees from the US have sued the Ghanaian government, alleging they've been detained illegally. We talk to the lawyer representing these deportees and ask what legal framework underpins…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Togo: Ex Defence Minister arrested

Togolese Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbe’s sister-in-law, who’s also the ex Defence Minister, has been arrested after calling for end to family rule.

How aid cuts and crocodile attacks are contributin…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Guinea: Why the constitutional referendum matters

Guineans will vote in a referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, that would permit junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president, despite his promise not to do so when he seized power four ye…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

UN accuses South Sudanese leaders of 'systematic looting'

South Sudan: UN report accuses leaders of "systematic looting" The government denies the allegations

Why was the Gambia’s auditor general forcibly removed by police from office?

Plus, why domestic wor…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Mali: Fuel tankers set ablaze

Several fuel tankers were destroyed in Mali after al Qaeda-linked insurgents, who had declared a blockade on fuel imports to the country, attacked a convoy of more than 100 vehicles. That's according…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Are treason charges being weaponized in Africa?

Why is the treason charge being used against several key opposition figures in some African countries ?

We meet Elsa Owusu-Sarpong - aka Bikergirl El’- the tireless road safety campaigner from Ghana. …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dubai: BBC investigates deaths of Ugandan women

A Ugandan woman, Monic Karungi, known online as Mona Kizz, tragically fell to her death from a Dubai high-rise in 2022. Within hours her name was trending. A grainy video of a woman jumping from a b…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago