Podcast Episodes

Burkina Faso: Compaore to be tried over Sankara assassination

Burkina Faso’s former president Blaise Compaore faces a military trial, accused of involvement in the killing of his predecessor Thomas Sankara.

Plus, more than 40 people have died after their boat go…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Millions face hunger in Somalia

Millions of Somalis face severe food shortages and hunger by the end of the year due to low rainfall and destructive locusts. Eritrean authorities release dozens of prisoners jailed for practisin…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Tanzania’s new president charts new Covid-19 course for the country

Tanzania’s new President Samia Suluhu Hassan has outlined a shift in government policy in the areas of media freedom, Covid-19 response and foreign policy.

Sudan has declared a state of emergency in w…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

2020 Review: How has Africa handled the big challenges?

The Covid-19 crisis has been the big story of 2020 but how has Africa handled the pandemic, and amid the serious set backs have there also been some digital and technical gains?

What opportunities wi…

Published on 5 years ago

Africa Today: Highlights from 2020

From a prestigious award for standing up for science, to breaking barriers to become the highest ranking woman in the Nigerian police force, and the ultra-viral internet dance challenge, Jerusalema –…

Published on 5 years ago

Kenyan officials accused of Covid-19 corruption

At least 15 top Kenyan government officials and businesspeople face prosecution in connection for alleged theft of tens of millions of dollars meant for Covid-19 supplies.

Zambia’s credit rating has …

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

US sanction former Gambia first lady

The United States has imposed sanctions on the country's former First Lady Zineb Jammeh accusing her of corruption during her husband Yahya Jammeh's rule. The US treasury suspects her of helping the …

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Cameroon army launches operation in North-West Region

Cameroon army launch operation dubbed "Bamenda Clean." It aims to restore order to the capital of the Northwest Region which the army claims has been the target of attacks by what it calls "terrori…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Ugandan Minister charged of attempted murder

Uganda’s Deputy Labour Minister, Mwesigwa Rukutana was today charged of attempted murder following a shooting incident during NRM party primary elections at the weekend.

Protesters in South Africa for…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Global leaders call for free coronavirus vaccine

African presidents are among world leaders calling for a free Covid-19 vaccine that should be made available worldwide. The European Union pledges 480 million Euros to help revive Sudan's strugglin…

Published on 5 years, 7 months ago