Podcast Episodes

Why "biopiracy" was a big talking point at COP 16

COP 16 — the United Nations Biodiversity Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity — recently concluded in Colombia. One of the major issues was "biopiracy". That’s when …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Is Africa the next big player in esports and pro gaming?

Gaming is growing in Africa. As the continent’s booming youthful population get better access to smart phones and internet connectivity improves, so does its gaming scene.

Esports events are gaining t…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Why some young people are fed up with the “black tax”

The practice of sending money to family in other countries - known as remittances - is widespread. The World Bank estimates that over $650 billion was sent to low- and middle-income countries in 2023…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa: Chris Brown gig shines light on violence against women

Chris Brown is performing in South Africa for the first time since 2015 this December. Tickets for his concerts sold out Johannesburg's FNB Stadium in just a few hours. But not everyone is happy abou…

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Could abortion rights swing the U.S election?

Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, abortion remains a central issue in U.S. politics. The backlash from the ruling that allows states to ban abortion shook up the 2022 midterms,…

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Why young people are leaving France for Senegal

A growing number of young people born in France are choosing to leave the country. Many of them are moving to their parents’ countries of origin in Africa.

We chat with BBC reporter and producer Nat…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Why women footballers are taking on an oil company

More than 100 professional women's footballers have signed an open letter urging Fifa to drop the Saudi oil giant Aramco as a sponsor over humanitarian and environmental concerns. It follows Fifa’s a…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Why is labiaplasty on the rise in Brazil?

A quick warning before listening: in this episode we’re talking about female genitals, in quite a lot of detail.

Brazil has the highest number of plastic surgery operations in the world and it’s where…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Are the Yazidis any closer to justice?

Ten years ago, in 2014, militants belonging to the Islamic State group in Iraq killed and captured thousands of Yazidi people in what would later be called a genocide. It’s understood that hundreds o…

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Why has Ivory Coast banned student unions?

The Ivorian government has announced the dissolution of all student unions following the killing of two students, a crime attributed to the powerful Student and School Federation (Fesci).

The group ha…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago