<p>Last week, Malwi’s president – Lazarus Chakwera – fired his entire cabinet.
He cited concerns about corruption and vowed to “confront all forms of lawless conduct in public office”.
The words echo a pledge to tackle corruption he made when elected in 2020.
President Chakwera has now appointed a new ministers…although some of them are familiar faces from ... Show More
Aug 20
Focus on Africa: Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists
Two prominent journalists in Ethiopia, Abdulsemed Mohammed and Yonas Amare, have been missing for more than a week after being abducted by what reports say, were men wearing masks and military uniforms. There has been no news about their whereabouts but their disappearances have ... Show More
27m 44s
Nov 2023
In Guatemala, will a new presidency be ended before it begins?
Guatemalans have elected Bernardo Arévalo as their next president. His promise is to fight poverty, corruption and to improve governance in the country. But now, his supporters say Guatemala’s ruling class is trying to prevent Arévalo from taking office in January. So, why has th ... Show More
19m 19s
Aug 2023
What's next for Thailand after its latest political changes?
Thaksin Shinawatra returns home... Thailand’s former leader, back from exile, was immediately detained. He supports the new government - which is backed by the military that ousted him. The winners of the election are out in the cold. So, what's next for Thailand? And how will it ... Show More
25m 58s
Mar 2023
Netanyahu removes defence minister
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has transferred Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant from his post. On Saturday, Mr Gallant called on the prime minister to halt legislation on his proposed changes to the judiciary. The controversial bill has divided the country with many ... Show More
49m 9s
Jan 2023
Lula sworn in as president of Brazil
The Socialist leader promises to transform Brazil, rebuild democracy, and he made an impassioned attack on his right-wing predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, saying he had left Brazil in ruins.
Also on the programme we hear from the Ethiopian journalist forced out of the country because ... Show More
49m 50s
May 2024
South African elections: Why Nelson Mandela's party could lose its dominance
It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to power, ending apartheid in South Africa.
But as voters head to the polls, the party is on the verge of losing dominance, after coming under fire over corruption, high levels of crime and econ ... Show More
20m 56s