Why are more Francophone countries cutting ties with France?
Ivory Coast has confirmed, French troops stationed in the region for decades, will begin withdrawing from Ivorian soil this month. This marks another shift in the growing trend across West Africa, whe...
2 Jan 202535min
What can Africa expect from President Trump’s second term?
During his first term as US president, Donald Trump had a very limited engagement with Africa, so what will his return to the White House mean for the continent? We hear from a political analyst on th...
1 Jan 202534min
How South Africa’s drug trade is rooted in apartheid rule
South Africa has become a key player in the International drugs trade, that's according to the global crime index. The country has a growing domestic market and now shares trade connections with Sout...
31 Des 202434min
Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?
More than 80 people have been abducted over recent weeks in Kenya, sparking a rise in public anger and more protests on the streets. But why are the kidnappings happening and who is being targeted? We...
30 Des 202426min
Ivory Coast : What is “ Ivoirité ” ?
What is “ Ivoirité ” ? We explore this controversial concept and its effects as Ivory Coast prepares for general election in 2025. Also, why women in Morocco are welcoming a review of child custody, d...
27 Des 202432min
Why has Air Tanzania been banned from EU Airspace?
Air Tanzania, has been added to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) list of airlines that have been restricted from operating within the European Union. So what are the shortcomings? We...
26 Des 202431min
How Sudanese Christians celebrate Christmas in exile
Thousands of Sudanese Christians face Christmas away from home as the Sudan war continues. We hear from one woman who was born into a Muslim family but converted to Christianity, on how her community ...
25 Des 202431min
What is behind recent stampedes in Nigeria?
Dozens of people have died in stampedes to collect Christmas hampers in Nigeria raising concerns about safety at these events. Also in the programme, why South Sudanese civil servants have not been p...
24 Des 202433min
