Podcast Episodes

Is guinea worm about to be eradicated?

Guinea worm could soon be the second human disease to be eradicated.

In the 1980s millions of cases were recorded annually in 21 countries in Africa …

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What’s behind the civil war in Myanmar?

It’s been three years since Myanmar’s military coup when the army took control of the country, a decade after agreeing to hand power to a civilian go…

2 years, 2 months ago

What’s the new proposed security law in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong’s government has said it wants to pass a new national security law. It comes four years after China imposed sweeping legislation in the wak…

2 years, 2 months ago

How do the US Presidential elections actually work?

This is our simple(ish) guide to how America picks its president.

In November 2024, America will go to the polls to pick the next President of the Un…

2 years, 2 months ago

Who is Imran Khan and why is he in prison?

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 14 years after being convicted of illegally profiting from state gifts. It’s the second sent…

2 years, 2 months ago

How is plastic pollution affecting marine animals?

More than 171 trillion pieces of plastic are estimated to be floating in the world's oceans. We’ve touched on the extent of the plastic problem befor…

2 years, 2 months ago

Why is femicide on the rise in Kenya?

Demonstrations have been taking place across Kenya to protest femicide and violence against women. The demonstrations follow the murder of socialite …

2 years, 2 months ago

How do African athletes train for the Winter Olympics without ice?

Nigeria’s youth curling team, the Broomzillas, are Africa’s first curling team to reach a Winter Youth Olympics. Their journey to the 2024 Gangwon Ga…

2 years, 2 months ago

Have influencers changed perceptions of ADHD?

366 million adults worldwide have ADHD as of 2020 - that’s over 6% of the whole population. And more young adults are being diagnosed with the condit…

2 years, 2 months ago

What’s going on with Pakistan and Iran?

Last week Iran carried out an airstrike on Pakistan’s territory in Balochistan. Pakistan responded with an attack of its own. Both sides say they wer…

2 years, 2 months ago