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News and Current Affairs show that gives insight into political events on the continent and internationally.
Reparatory justice is a legal, economic and moral imperative for Africa : Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley
Reparatory justice is not charity or aid, it is a legal, economic, and moral imperative to correct centuries of systemic exploitation and address the structural development deficit across our continent. Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley has more
Senegal secures 2.2 billion dollar IMF deal to tackle debt and restore economic stability
Senegal and the International Monetary Fund have reached a new 2.2 billion dollar loan agreement, aimed at helping the West African nation address its mounting debt and restore economic stability. The deal comes after a major revision of Senegal's public finances revealed previously undisclosed debt. It is also expected to support reforms aimed at strengthening public finances while creating a path towards sustainable economic growth. Innocent Semosa has more …
Kenya’s maize shortage raises food security concerns as GMO restrictions limit import options
Kenya is facing a looming maize shortage, with drought severely affecting domestic production and the country potentially needing to import around two million tonnes of maize. South Africa has a significant surplus, but restrictions on genetically modified maize could prevent it from supplying the Kenyan market. In a recent article, agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo argues that Kenya's GMO restrictions could worsen food insecurity and calls for a more science-based approach to agricultural trade. He now joins us on the line to discuss Kenya's maize situation and the broader implications for food security in the region.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa urges continent's governments to view health spending as an investment in economic growth
Across Africa, governments are facing difficult choices over where to spend limited public money, with rising debt and pressure on national budgets. But the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says health spending should not simply be seen as a cost - but as an investment that can strengthen economies, create jobs and improve productivity. This week, the ECA is holding a five-day workshop in Addis Ababa, bringing together officials from Botswana, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Togo. They are being trained to use economic data to better demonstrate the wider impact of investment in health. Well, joining us to unpack this is Aboubakri Diaw, Chief of Staff of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and project lead for its Sustainable Health Financing Initiative.
Africa Roundup: Key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours
Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...
Media summit explores stronger regional integration and social cohesion between Nigeria and South Africa
Regional intergration in media came under the spotlight on the last day of the MTN Media Innovation Summit that took place at the University of Johannesburg, in Gauteng, South Africa. The two-day meeting gathered journalists from Nigeria and South Africa for to discuss ways to foster social cohesion between these two largest economies in Africa. Thuto Ngobeni has the report...
Human Rights Watch accuses Tunisia of intensifying crackdown on civil society groups
The Tunisian government has systematically cracked down on civil society groups and their members since 2024, all but shutting down the vibrant civic space that emerged after the 2011 revolution. This is according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Wednesday. The rights group says authorities should immediately end their crackdown on civil society and allow space for civic groups to operate fully and freely. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.
Human Rights Watch warns Tunisia crackdown is shrinking space for civil society and freedoms
Tunisia is facing growing concerns over the shrinking space for civil society, with Human Rights Watch accusing the government of systematically targeting organisations and their members since 2024. In a new report, the rights group documents what it describes as escalating repression, including prosecutions, arrests, preventive detention, financial investigations and the suspension of civil society organisations. Human Rights Watch says the crackdown is threatening freedoms of association and expression, and undermining organisations that provide essential services and hold those in power to account. So, what is happening to civil society in Tunisia, and what does this mean for the country's democratic future? Ahmed Benchemsi is Advocacy and Communications Director for Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa division.
Central Africa Wrap: Geopolitical analyst Aaron Nga'mbi examines key stories in the region
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Geopolitical Analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi.
Kenyan activists plan protests demanding release and medical evacuation of Kizza Besigye
Kenyan activists are expected to launch nationwide demonstrations this morning, to protest the alleged illegal cross-border rendition and 22-month military detention of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. The protest is sparked by reports that Dr Besigye's health is critically deteriorating after four hospitalizations, protesters are demanding his immediate release, urgent medical evacuation, state reparations, and an independent inquiry into the case. Demonstrators will gather at Aga Khan Walk in Nairobi's CBD and march toward the National Assembly, targeting the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, with secondary demonstrations planned at the Ugandan High Commission in Kileleshwa. To discuss this further we are joined by Mwanase Ahmed, Coordinator for the Pan African Solidarity Network (They are one of the human rights group that organised the march).
DRC schools reopen amid concerns over Ebola transmission in classrooms and communities
Children are returning to classrooms in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country continues to battle a deadly Ebola outbreak. The close contact in classrooms and communal spaces is raising concerns about the risk of further transmission, particularly in Ituri province in the east of the country. The International Rescue Committee is working with schools and communities to strengthen prevention measures, support children and build trust around the response. For more on the situation, we're now joined by Hannah Gibbin, Ebola Response Team Lead for the International Rescue Committee, speaking to us from Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Guinea-Bissau backs constitutional changes that would give the president greater powers
Provisional results in Guinea-Bissau show that voters have approved a new constitution, with around 70 percent backing the changes. The referendum, held on Sunday, proposes moving the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system, giving the head of state greater powers, including the authority to appoint the prime minister, oversee the cabinet and dissolve parliament during political crises. The new charter would also reduce the number of parliamentary seats from 102 to 65, and cut the number of electoral districts from 29 to 12. But critics say the reforms could further concentrate power in the presidency. To discuss what the changes could mean for Guinea-Bissau, we're joined by Yussef Gomes, a member and coordinator of Firkidja di Pubis, an organisation whose name means Pillar of Strength. It is part of a united front bringing together political parties, trade unions and social movements
West Africa Wrap: Political analyst examines the region’s key stories and developments
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region and we speak to Political scientist and conflict resolution analyst, Dr David Matsanga
ADHD experts call for more personalised care for adults, including support in the workplace
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects millions of people worldwide - including an estimated four percent of adults in South Africa. The condition can affect concentration, organisation, relationships and performance at work, but experts say treatment should go beyond managing symptoms and medication. That is the focus of the 7th Southern African Multidisciplinary ADHD Congress, which gets underway today, bringing together specialists, researchers and patient advocates from across Africa to discuss more personalised and practical approaches to ADHD care. Professor Renata Schoeman is the conference convenor and Head of the MBA Programme in Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School. She joins us to discuss what precision care could mean for adults with ADHD, particularly in the workplace
Ethiopia moves toward executive presidency amid concerns over concentration of political power
Ethiopia's national dialogue has overwhelmingly endorsed constitutional changes to merge the roles of prime minister and president into an executive presidency. The structural shift will be presented in parliament next month. The proposal eliminates the current parliamentary system, allowing a parliament heavily dominated by the ruling Prosperity Party to select a single leader following their June 2026 landslide election victory. Supporters argue this model builds a unified national structure capable of overcoming ethnic divides, critics and opposition figures heavily condemn the move. To discuss this further we are joined by Human Rights Activist in Ethiopia, Befeqadu Hailu.
WFP to assist 600,000 people as Malawi faces severe hunger during the lean season
The World Food Programme (WFP) says it will feed about 600 000 food-insecure people in four districts in the Southern Region of Malawi during the 2026/27 lean season when acute hunger is projected to affect 2.6 million people. In its August 2026 Malawi Country Brief, the United Nations agency says its emergency lean season response will target people in Nsanje, Chikwawa, Phalombe and Zomba districts between October 2026 and March 2027 when the next harvest is expected. To discuss this further we have Dr Hyoung Joon Lim country director for WFP in Malawi.
Mary-Yvonne Ododah on empowering communities and building a more inclusive Africa
It's now time for our profile interview here on The Discourse, and this morning we're meeting a Kenyan development specialist and social impact practitioner whose work focuses on some of the issues shaping communities across Africa - from youth empowerment and women's economic participation to peacebuilding, governance and social innovation. For more than a decade, she has worked with communities and organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting young people and women and promoting locally led solutions to development challenges. She is the Executive Director of Nuru Trust Network and the Founder and Managing Director of Jarumi Ventures Africa. She is passionate about connecting people, ideas and resources to build more inclusive and resilient societies across Africa. Mary-Yvonne Ododah joins us now on The Discourse.
Africa Roundup: Key stories and developments shaping the continent and world over the past 24 hours
Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...
East Africa Roundup: Key stories making headlines across the region
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. We speak to Dennis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya
Zambia boosts security ahead of Hichilema's presidential inauguration
The Zambia Police Service has put security measures in place ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema and Vice-President-elect Mutale Nalumango at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, this morning. Government has declared today a public holiday. Hichilema was announced winner of the in the August 13 presidential vote. The opposition parties rejected the results. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu were arrested and have been charged with treason
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