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Under the Baobab
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Is Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa eyeing a third term?A controversial constitutional amendment is shaking Zimbabwe to its core. Tensions are rising and turning dangerous. Critics like Prof. Madhuku narrowly survived an attack at a pol…
AfCFTA at six — is free trade in Africa out of reach?AfCFTA was hailed as Africa's 'economic independence moment,' meant to unite 1.3 billion people, boost industry, create jobs, and reduce reliance on external powers. Six years on,…
Why are more Nigerians going hungry?Nigeria is racing against a growing hunger emergency as flooding and other natural disasters damage crops and disrupt food supplies. In this episode of Under the Baobab, we speak t…
Could President Maada Bio become the new power broker for Sahel junta leaders?Military takeovers in West Africa have shaken the region. Sierra Leone's Maada Bio is stepping into a diplomatic role, but rising influence abroad raises tough questions at home.
Ghana's role in the new US deportation frameworkUnder a controversial third-country arrangement, non-Ghanaians have arrived in Accra — sparking legal battles and constitutional questions. Is Ghana defending sovereignty, or resha…
Have some elections become an empty ritual?Africa has witnessed a troubling pattern: elections overshadowed by allegations of fraud, rising post-electoral violence, crackdowns on dissent, and leaders clinging to power for d…
Uganda's Museveni election victory: Democracy or deception?President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the presidential election again, but many Ugandans are asking this was a true democratic choice, or a tightly controlled proces…
Tinubu's tax gamble: Progress or pain for Nigerians?Nigeria is home to 7,200 millionaires and three billionaires — yet tens of millions live below the poverty line. Schools are underfunded, hospitals are overcrowded, and infrastruct…
Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, economic growt…
Can the EU's new Sahel strategy win back trust?Europe says it's ready to listen again. But after years of broken partnerships and growing anti-Western sentiment, can the EU's new approach to the Sahel truly protect civilians an…
Why Biya's victory damages Cameroon's electoral integrityCameroon 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 B…
Africa's urgent call for climate financeIn this special edition of Under the Baobab, we uncover why African nations suffer most while contributing least, and ask: where is the money?
South Africa's boycotted G20 summitSouth 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,…
Feed Salone Explained: Sierra Leone’s food security initiative under President BioPresident 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…
Did Talib Bensouda betray The Gambia's opposition UDP party?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 rea…
Is COMESA fit for Africa's next trade revolution?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…
Is Omoyele Sowore fighting for Nigerians or his political ambitions?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 confron…
Uganda: Bobi Wine's strategy to win the presidencyBobi 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 o…
End of an era? Cameroon’s Paul Biya faces unprecedented challengeAfter 43 years in power, President Paul Biya faces his greatest challenge yet: two former ministers breaking ranks to contest what could be Cameroon's most pivotal election. As one…
Issa Tchiroma: Can he unseat Cameroon's President Biya?"I am the one capable of leading Cameroonians successfully in this unprecedented fight" - a bold claim from Issa Tchiroma Bakari, a former ally-turned-opponent of Cameroon's Presid…
