Mvemba is joined by His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The newly elected President came into office for the second time in May 2022 promising a more inclusive government and greater stability. They discuss the challenges his government faces, including countering Al-Shabaab, food scarcity during one of the wor ... Show More
Jan 29
Horn of Africa: Conflict, Power, and New Alliances
The Horn of Africa is experiencing a profound, and dangerous geopolitical restructuring. From the war in Sudan, to renewed tension between Ethiopia and Eritrea, to rising security challenges in South Sudan, and Somalia’s governance struggles alongside ripple effects from Somalila ... Show More
43m 53s
Jan 15
Connecting the Dots: Africa’s Year Ahead
In the first episode of this season, Oge is joined by Fonteh Akum, Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), and Raymond Gilpin, Chief Economist and Head of Strategy at UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Africa, to reflect on the defining moments of 2025 and explore ... Show More
51m 5s
Sep 2025
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia : Somalia has a serious security challenge
Somalia has a serious security challengePaul Njie speaks to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, about ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability in his country. While he says much progress has been made in tackling terror, he acknowledges that the insurgent groups ... Show More
22m 59s
Jun 2025
Muhammad Yunus: We dream of creating a new Bangladesh
<p>Rajini Vaidyanathan, BBC News presenter and correspondent, speaks to Muhammad Yunus, interim leader of Bangladesh.</p><p>The 84-year-old is perhaps one of the world’s best-known Bangladeshis. Described as the banker to the world’s poor, he gained international recognition as a ... Show More
22m 59s
Dec 2024
South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol apologises amid martial law controversy
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued an apology following his attempt to declare martial law earlier this week, which sparked widespread political unrest. Calls for his resignation are growing, even within his own party, as an impeachment vote looms.Syria is on the br ... Show More
49m 29s
Dec 2024
François Bayrou, Premier ministre : Et maintenant ?
Cette semaine, Laurent Neumann reçoit le Professeur, ancien Garde des Sceaux et ancien Président de la Commission des lois, Jean-Jacques Urvoas, pour analyser les enjeux politiques et institutionnels actuels.Après la nomination de François Bayrou à Matignon, quels sont désormais ... Show More
34m 46s
Dec 2023
Egypt: What are al-Sisi’s priorities after his re-election?
On Monday, Egypt’s incumbent president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi won a third term in office with just under 90 % of the vote.This is despite ongoing economic turmoil in the country, caused by high inflation. A former army chief, Mr Sisi has ruled Egypt since overthrowing the democrati ... Show More
18m 28s
Dec 2024
French prime minister faces no-confidence vote
<p>The French government will face a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, South Korea’s president said he will lift his martial law order, and cryptocurrency ‘memecoins’ are having a moment. Plus, deaths in Africa’s Sahel region have risen since military juntas took over pledging to ... Show More
12m 34s