Who is "in charge" of Africa's AI?
A new report by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change says that most countries, including those in Africa, will find it difficult to have full autonomy over AI systems. According to the Institute...
21 Tammi 22min
Global Initiative flags West Africa for cocaine trade
A recent report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime reveals that a third of cocaine consumed in Europe is transported via West Africa. Since 2019, the region has become a ke...
20 Tammi 22min
AFCON's Over - what’s the main takeaway?
In this episode, we look back at the Africa Cup of Nations, where Senegal edged hosts Morocco in extra-time in a dramatic final. We explore the key moments and what they reveal about African football’...
19 Tammi 22min
"TikToking my way to millions"
Think back to when you were younger, what did you want to do when you grew up? A recent study in Kenya found that many young people would choose to be a TikToker or a YouTuber over a more conventional...
16 Tammi 22min
US, Russia, China influence in Africa?
Focus on Africa’s Charles Gitonga joined The Global Story podcast hosts Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman to explain why the United States, Russia and China are so interested in Africa. The US recently m...
15 Tammi 22min
Somalia cancels UAE agreements over sovereignty
Somalia has accused the United Arab Emirates of undermining its sovereignty, including allegedly facilitating Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, which Somalia considers part of its territory. In resp...
14 Tammi 22min
Uganda's Museveni seeks seventh Presidential term
Uganda’s election campaign enters its final days ahead of voting on January 15th, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his four decades in power. His main challenger, opposition figure Bob...
13 Tammi 22min
UN refugee chief responds to criticism
In his first interview since taking office on 1 Jan, the new head of the UN refugee agency, Dr Barham Salih, speaks to the BBC about US concerns over the organisation’s effectiveness and his push for ...
12 Tammi 22min
