Episodes

  • Why Biya's victory damages Cameroon's electoral integrity

    Why Biya's victory damages Cameroon's electoral integrity
    Dec 12 2025
    Cameroon looks calm — but the disputed election has shaken citizen's faith in the electoral system. Tomaino Ndam Njoya, the only female presidential candidate, joins us Under the Baobab, explains why there were no winners in Cameroon's election, and reveals surprising ways Cameroon's political elite can try to rebuild trust with the electorate.
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    30 mins
  • Africa's urgent call for climate finance

    Africa's urgent call for climate finance
    Nov 28 2025
    In this special edition of Under the Baobab, we uncover why African nations suffer most while contributing least, and ask: where is the money?
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    30 mins
  • South Africa's boycotted G20 summit

    South Africa's boycotted G20 summit
    Nov 21 2025
    South Africa is hosting the continent’s first G20 summit, with debt justice high on the agenda. But what does the US risk by potentiall skipping this historic meeting? Zane Dangor, South Africa’s G20 chief negotiator, joins Under The Baobab to unpack the stakes.
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    30 mins
  • Feed Salone Explained: Sierra Leone’s food security initiative under President Bio

    Feed Salone Explained: Sierra Leone’s food security initiative under President Bio
    Nov 14 2025
    President Julius Maada Bio's government is celebrating the second anniversary of Feed Salone — a multi-million-dollar initiative — aimed at making Sierra Leone food secure. On the other hand, some Sierra Leoneans argue that the project is only benefiting a few. Economic and Planning Minister, Kenyeh Barlay, sits down Under The Baobab to explain the disparities.
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    30 mins
  • Did Talib Bensouda betray The Gambia's opposition UDP party?

    Did Talib Bensouda betray The Gambia's opposition UDP party?
    Nov 7 2025
    His exit from the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the launch of a new political movement raise questions about his loyalty, transparency, and leadership. But what do Gambians really think of Talib Bensouda—can he deliver solutions to the country’s pressing problems?
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    30 mins
  • Is COMESA fit for Africa's next trade revolution?

    Is COMESA fit for Africa's next trade revolution?
    Oct 31 2025
    As Africa pushes toward deeper economic integration, the role of regional blocs like COMESA is under renewed scrutiny. Once hailed as a cornerstone for trade and investment across Eastern and Southern Africa, COMESA now faces the challenge of staying relevant in a rapidly digitizing and competitive global economy.
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    30 mins
  • Is Omoyele Sowore fighting for Nigerians or his political ambitions?

    Is Omoyele Sowore fighting for Nigerians or his political ambitions?
    Oct 20 2025
    Nigeria’s human rights activist Omoyele Sowore remains a relentless thorn in the side of the authorities. He’s faced multiple arrests and harsh crackdowns but still vows to confront Nigeria’s political elite, especially the current President Bola Tinubu. But is his crusade truly for the people, or his political ambition?
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    30 mins
  • Uganda: Bobi Wine's strategy to win the presidency

    Uganda: Bobi Wine's strategy to win the presidency
    Oct 17 2025
    Bobi Wine's 2021 presidential run shook Uganda's political landscape. Though long-time leader Yoweri Museveni retained power, Wine's campaign sparked massive youth engagement and online mobilization. But can he do it again? And will Ugandans rally behind him this time?
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    30 mins