The Africa Report

Africa Wednesdays with Crystal Orderson, EWN Contributor.

Latest episodes in this series

The Africa Report - President Paul Kagame Seeks Reelection In 2024

27 September 2023 | 6 Minute Listen

Staying on the election theme our neighbour the Kingdom of Eswatini heads to the polls on Friday - it’s Africa’s last absolute monarchy and it’s not exactly viewed as a fair one.

The Africa Report - African leaders in New York for the annual UN General Assembly

20 September 2023 | 4 Minute Listen

DR Congo: crackdown on opposition ahead of elections; authorities severely restrict fundamental liberties, arrest party officials.

The Africa Report - Ethiopia completes filling of the Nile Renaissance mega-dam

13 September 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

Why energy experts say Sierra Leone Karpowership cuts should be a warning to other African nations.

The Africa Report - Sudan’s military leader visits Egypt meeting Pres El Sisi

30 August 2023 | 4 Minute Listen

What lies ahead after yet another disputed election in Zimbabwe?

The Africa Report - African union suspends Niger over July 26 coup

23 August 2023 | 6 Minute Listen

It has been a long wait, ...but finally, Nigeria's Bola Tinubu swears in 45 ministers amid concerns over growth, and insecurity. Who is the new dream team for Africa's largest economy...?

The Africa Report - A week to go before Zimbabweans head to the polls

16 August 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

The World Bank says they won’t be approving any new loans for Uganda amid the recent passing of draconian anti- gay laws. Are aid Donors finally waking up to reality of human rights in Africa?

The Africa Report - ECOWAS mulls military intervention and Niger appoints a new leader

09 August 2023 | 4 Minute Listen

This morning we turn to East Africa and in particular Ethiopia - as president Abiy Ahmed declares a 'state of emergency' over Amhara violence, what does this mean for the region and the country?

The Africa Report - Niger coup

02 August 2023 | 6 Minute Listen

Ecowas has imposed sanctions on the Niger military coup Leaders - Last week the military said they overthrew the Gov over poor governance … what now for the uranium rich country and US/ French ally? Staying in West Africa - another country that also experiences a copy 2 years ago is Mali- they’ve now dropped French as the official language.

The Africa Report - 49 African leaders to take part in 2nd Russia-Africa Summit

26 July 2023 | 6 Minute Listen

Fuel subsidy removal: TUC gives FG 2 weeks ultimatum over negotiation.

The Africa Report - East Africa bloc suggests military deployment to Sudan amid ongoing fighting

12 July 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

Yet another protest being planned for today by Raila Odinga’s coalition in Kenya today - this week’s protest is against the high cost of living - however some group are questioning Odinga’s motives.

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