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Under The Baobab: Protecting South Africans or targeting Africans?Once a grassroots movement, Operation Dudula is now a political party on the rise in South Africa — promising to “fish out undocumented migrants.” But their reality is raids on mig…
After 2023, Can Nigeria's Labour deliver in 2027?Nigeria's 2023 election outcome left many disappointed, but will 2027 be any different? In this episode of The Baobab, Senator Nenadi Usman joins us to talk rigged votes, rising ho…
Eight years after Mugabe, has anything really changed in Zimbabwe?Eight years after Mugabe’s fall, Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe is haunted by repression, fear, and division. Is the opposition failing, or is the ruling party too ruthless to be challenged?
Museveni's rule: Visionary leadership or monarchy in the making?With Uganda's 2026 elections approaching, President Museveni is confident of securing another term. He promises stability and a strong vision for the East African country. But are…
Nigeria: Fighting terror and separatismThe Nigerian army claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northern and southern states, and civilians caught in the c…
Is Africa's oil helping anyone but the powerful?Africa is abundant in resources — but who is truly benefiting from them? In this episode of Under the Baobab, NJ Ayuk doesn't hold back. From oil politics to private power, we ask:…
Is accountability in Ghana reserved for the opposition?Ghana's president John Mahama says his government is fighting corruption, but critics say it's a witch hunt targeting rivals. Is this real reform — or political spin?
Reform or rhetoric? Tracking Barrow's record in The GambiaOnce seen as a reformer, President Adama Barrow now faces public backlash over corruption, unfulfilled promises, and the controversial sale of former President Yahya Jammeh's asset…
Tanzania: Who is responsible for CHADEMA's woes?The future of Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, is in crisis after being barred from the October 2025 election — and from all by-elections until 2030. Is this a calculated…
'Tinubu is fitter than most world leaders' — Presidential Spokesperson Dr. Daniel BwalaDr. Daniel Bwala, once the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during Nigeria’s 2023 presidential race, now serves as a key spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu. In this episode of U…
Why is Cameroon's Kah Walla absent from the elections?She once ran for president, defied the political establishment, and became a rare female voice on Cameroon’s national stage. But today, Kah Walla is unusually quiet. Is she walking…
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