Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?
Malawi's influential Catholic Bishops have written a letter criticising President Lazarus Chakwera's government. They say the country is worse off now. than it was four years ago. The government has ...
27 Helmi 202432min
Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?
There's been a rise in the number of people attempting the dangerous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Europe. Migrants are once again returning to Mauritania, which is struggling to cope with th...
26 Helmi 202428min
Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?
More than 100 mothers in Uganda have been given community service for allowing their children to beg on the streets of Kampala. We hear more about why street-begging is a huge issue in the country and...
23 Helmi 202430min
South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs
South Africa's finance minister Enoch Godongwana, acknowledged that the country's economy is facing 'a tipping point'. There's massive youth unemployment in South Africa and this recent forecast won'...
22 Helmi 202439min
Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?
The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package
21 Helmi 202422min
As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?
There's anger in Nigeria as food prices continue to rise. Some people have taken to the streets in protest. Inflation is at its highest the country has seen for a generation, at almost 30%. How is th...
20 Helmi 202431min
How relevant is the African Union?
The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent
19 Helmi 202428min
Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?
Despite being an energy-rich country, Nigeria has been experiencing widespread blackouts and power cuts. We hear from the former boss of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on what needs to...
16 Helmi 202432min
