Sudan stands on the edge of collapse as rebels, foreign powers, and famine tear the nation apart. Can a country shattered by conflict still find a path to unity? Joining us to discuss the unfolding situation in Sudan and the growing risk of fragmentation are two distinguished guests. Mekki El-Mograbi, an African Affairs journalist and former diplomat. He brings valuable insight to the conversation. Also with us is Abdulateef Ahmed, a journalist, research lead, and digital news editor, who offers an informed perspective on the developments.

When Trump treats Africa not as a sovereign continent but as a dumping ground for his failed immigration policies, Africa should take a stand. How long will African leaders allow themselves to be co-opted into silence while their nations become holding cells for America's unwanted, or will they finally draw the line and defend their freedom with action, not just words? This episode of the program analyzes Trump’s controversial policy of dumping migrants and convicted criminals into African countries and unpacks the implications of this policy for the African continent, particularly for nations like Eswatini.

The scramble for minerals has been the main source of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. That resulted in an estimated six million deaths since 1996. Now, the US president has hurriedly negotiated what he claims is a peace deal to end the conflict. Now, is this so-called peace agreement a rebranded scramble for Africa's resources pulled by the billionaires in the Trump administration?

On June 13th, 2025, the Israeli regime launched an unprovoked assault on Iran, striking nuclear facilities, civilian infrastructure, and sovereign defenses. The 12-day war that followed claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, including women, children, nuclear scientists, and military commanders. While Western imperial powers offered silence, or support, Africa raised its voice.

The recent Israeli and US aggression on Iran has negatively impacted the economies of many African countries while challenging the continent's legacy of anti-colonial solidarity. Can Africa break free from economic dependence and reclaim its historic role in fighting imperialism, or is silence its new reality? To discuss how the Israeli aggression on Iran impacted Africa, we have contacted Zizwe Tchiguka. He is the organizer for the All-African People's Revolutionary Party and the African Party of the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde. We are also joined by Professor Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad, the Chief Executive Officer of the Afro-Asia Institute for Strategic Studies.

This edition of the program is about a brutal trade, where impoverished Kenyans lose their kidneys so wealthy patients in places like Israel and Germany can buy a second chance at life.

According to reports, the UAE has deployed Israeli military equipment inside a semi-autonomous region of Somalia. Is the Israeli regime turning Africa into its next frontier of occupation and colonization? The downing of a Malian drone by Algerian forces in early April has dramatically escalated tensions between the two neighbors. Can these African countries afford the price of discord at a time of growing meddling by Western neo-colonial powers, particularly France? For more on how the Israeli regime is infiltrating Somalia, we have contacted Dr. William Jethro Mpofu. He is an Expert in Liberation Philosophy, Geopolitics, and World Affairs. We are also joined by Mohammed Hassan Dable. Hassan is an independent Political Analyst. To discuss the simmering diplomatic conflict between Algeria and Mali, we are joined by Smail Debeche. He is Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Political Sciences and International Relations, University of Algiers. In this discussion, we also have David Hundeyin. He is the Founder of the West Africa Weekly, Journalist and Author.

The third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference was held in Tehran from April 27-29 and in Isfahan from April 29-30. The conference focuses on four main areas: "Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals", "Mining and Mineral Industries", "Agriculture", and "Energy".

The third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference was held in Tehran from April 27-29 and in Isfahan from April 29-30. The conference focuses on four main areas: "Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals", "Mining and Mineral Industries", "Agriculture", and "Energy".

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently traveled to Algiers, engaging in discussions with President Abdel Majid Tebboune. Could this deepening alliance between Iran and Algeria transform global power dynamics, reshaping leadership and fostering new avenues for stability?

As Africa pursues sustainable development and Iran expands its global partnerships, a pressing question emerges: What concrete strategies can strengthen this collaboration and ensure shared prosperity in the years ahead?

The Sudan conflict continues to devastate the nation, drawing global attention. With the Sudanese government accusing the United Arab Emirates of supporting RSF rebels, the stakes have never been higher. As we approach the third year of this brutal conflict, we ask: what lies ahead for Sudan? The military intervention of the United States in Somalia began in 1992. Fast forward to today, and we see ongoing involvement, including recent airstrikes from the Trump administration. While the US asserts it is battling terrorism, the reality is that terrorists still roam the country unchecked. So what is the true objective of the US military intervention in Somalia?

In a recent turn of events, the Algerian Council of the Nation, the upper house of parliament, suspended its relations with the French Senate. This incident has further strained the already tense relations between the two nations. Is French neo-colonialism and arrogance fueling the ongoing tensions with Algeria? The younger generation in Algeria is increasingly pushing back against France's neo-colonial influence and calling for acknowledgment of its colonial history. Could this rising anti-imperialist sentiment lead to meaningful change in France, prompting Paris to confront and address its historical wrongs?

This year's Africa Union Summit was held under the theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations. African leaders at the summit also resolved to move the continent toward economic progress, unity, and self-determination. With such a strong push for justice, accountability, and sustainable progress by the African Union, can the world afford to ignore Africa’s rightful demands any longer?

There are concerns that US-owned biolabs in Africa are conducting research on dangerous viruses without the knowledge or consent of the host countries. What steps should be taken to put an end to these biological crimes by the US in Africa? Multinational companies based in the United States and France, operating within Malawi, have intentionally avoided paying taxes and royalties totaling over 300 billion dollars. Is this the continuation of colonial era looting and exploitation of Africa?

Iran's Islamic Revolution of 1979 inspired various freedom movements worldwide, including in Africa—a continent that endured centuries of colonialism and continues to grapple with neocolonialism. This revolution, led by Imam Khomeini, symbolized resistance to Western dominance, particularly against the US and Britain. Its message of self-determination and independence resonated with African nations' struggles against colonial and neocolonial oppression. At the time of the victory of Iran's Islamic Revolution, southern African countries such as South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe were still fighting for liberation from colonial rule. The Islamic Republic of Iran played a significant role in supporting the eventual liberation of these nations. The Islamic Revolution continues to influence the broader anti-colonial movement in Africa.

Towards the end of 2023, Burkina Faso opened its Embassy in Tehran and appointed Mohammadi Kaboureh as the new ambassador. High-ranking officials of the two countries have discussed enhancing bilateral economic, political, cultural, technical, and commercial collaboration between their nations. Recently, Burkina Faso was one of the three countries that opposed the anti-Iran resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors. This action wasa testament to the brotherly ties between Tehran and Ouagadougou.

The ongoing conflict in mineral-rich regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, characterized by targeted and indiscriminate violence, has resulted in over six million deaths since 1998. Why are Western multinationals such as Apple involved in the smuggling of minerals from Congo amid the genocide in this country? In the second part, attention shifts to Algeria, where President Tebboune demands that France acknowledge the crimes committed during the colonial period in the country. Will France acknowledge that it killed 5.6 million Algerians during its brutal colonial rule over the country?

The President of Senegal has ordered France to close its military bases in the West African state. What is the significance of Senegal's historic decision? Chad's government suddenly terminated a military partnership deal with its former colonial ruler, France. What led to the breakdown of defense ties between these two countries?

The enduring impact of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani is undeniable, and he continues to inspire many people involved in the battle against terrorism, particularly in Africa. Despite considerable Western and Zionist propaganda, what really motivates people across Africa to find inspiration in the courageous struggle of Martyr Soleimani? Martyr Soleimani rescued Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria from attacks and slaughter by Daesh terrorists. How can the valiant action by Martyr Soleimani serve as an example of co-existence between Christians and Muslims in Africa?

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Sudan have resumed their diplomatic relations following contacts between their high-ranking officials in recent months that align with their national interests. The two countries have agreed to expand their friendly ties based on mutual respect for their sovereignty, equality, mutual interest, and peaceful coexistence. Iran and Sudan have also agreed to deepen their ties in different areas that would serve the interests of both nations and be conducive to regional peace and stability. Sudan’s ambassador to Iran, His Excellency Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh Taha, joins us in the studio to discuss the expanding friendly ties between the two countries.

Different powers have different interests in Sudan, but why have some Western powers adopted a hostile stance towards the legitimate government of Sudan? At the same time, the people suffer from genocidal violence perpetrated by RSF rebels in the country. China is said to be working to establish a new mediation path between the Sudanese government and the RSF. Can China’s potential role in the mediation process end the conflict in Sudan? There is concern that Sudan is headed toward state collapse. What can be done to prevent it from disintegrating further?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli Regime's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former military affairs minister Yoav Gallant.

Africa is losing billions of dollars due to biased coverage by mainstream Western media outlets that are obsessive about portraying the continent negatively. What are African countries doing to counter this toxic Western agenda?

Sudan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis amid a brutal war waged by the RSF rebels. The government in Khartoum has accused the United Arab Emirates of backing this rebel group. Why is the UAE backing a rebel group committing genocidal atrocities in Sudan? A new book has been published about the brutal colonial rule by Germany in parts of Africa. Did you know the first genocide in the 20th century was committed by Germany in Africa?

The International Monetary Fund is under fire for humiliating African countries seeking loans from this US-based institution. What can African leaders do to avoid those embarrassing trips to Washington? Many natural landmarks in Africa still have colonial names and now there are increasing calls for change. Why has it taken so long for African countries to dump European names imposed on the continent?

The evil agenda of the expansionist Israeli regime is now spreading into Africa. This usurper regime plans to occupy and militarize a region of Somalia known as Somaliland. Will African countries take action to stop the regime's move to Balkanize Somalia? Martinique, an island in the Caribbean, is recognized as an overseas department of France but is administered like a colony. Now, the people are rising and resisting French colonialism. Is freedom on the horizon for the oppressed people of Martinique?

The US-Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza has regretfully entered its second year by spreading into Lebanon despite global calls for peace. Over the past year, the people of Africa have expressed their support for the heroic anti-Israeli resistance by the oppressed people of Palestine and Lebanon. From Pretoria to Rabat, Africans are participating in large protests to denounce the Israeli apartheid regime for its genocidal crimes in West Asia. This support is not just in the streets. In spite of the limitations imposed by Western pro-Israeli social media sites, people across the continent have been actively expressing online solidarity for the oppressed nations of Palestine and Lebanon. Amid the suppression of pro-resistance voices in certain Arab countries, Africans have stepped up to highlight US-Israeli atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon on an international level. What is the key message behind Africa's backing of the anti-Israel resistance in West Asia?

What lessons can the world learn from the heroic armed resistance by the heroic people of South Africa that brought an end to the evil apartheid regime? As Mali marks the 64th anniversary of its independence from France, how will it overcome challenges in its quest for true independence from neocolonial powers? To discuss Mali's Path to True Independence, we have contacted Nyasha McBride Mpani, the Project Leader for the Data for Governance Alliance at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation. To discuss the successful armed resistance against the deposed apartheid regime in South Africa, we have contacted Seth Mazibuko, a South African Anti-Apartheid Veteran and the Leader of the 16 June 1976 Students' March in South Africa.

The Horn of Africa Region is on edge. A controversial agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland has raised tensions between the two countries. Is the region on the brink of a military conflict? Mali has accused Ukraine of backing terrorists in the country after a deadly attack on its soldiers and Russian military advisers. Is the war between Russia and NATO-backed Ukraine spilling over into Africa?

As the world honors people of African descent, will Western powers pay reparations for the millions of African people sold into slavery and for other colonial-era injustices inflicted on Africa? Despite all the adversities, the people of African Descent are rising with their brethren in Africa. With all the available potential, will Africans take their rightful place in global affairs? For more information on honoring people of African descent, we have contacted Lena Platt, the co-author of Ants Will Come and Tell Me: A Chronicle of the Benn Family in Guyana's History. Veteran journalist Earl Bousquet, a Former Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of St. Lucia and Chairman of the country's National Reparations Committee, will also join us in this discussion today.

Why did Sudan reject the US-led talks in Geneva aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the country?

The Kingdom of Morocco and the Israeli apartheid regime agreed on December 10, 2020, to normalize relations in a deal brokered with the help of the administration of former US President Donald Trump. This deal was a betrayal of Morocco's historical commitment to the Palestinian cause. Despite stiff opposition by Moroccans, the monarchy is entrenching this betrayal by signing military and security deals with the Israeli regime. In the most recent move, this North African kingdom plans to acquire a spy satellite from the Israeli genocidal regime in a shameful one-billion-dollar deal. Elsewhere in Sudan, the RSF militia continues to commit unprecedented atrocities in several parts of the country amid a mounting humanitarian crisis. Tensions in the country have increased after an assassination attempt on the commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who is also the chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council. Who was behind the attempt to eliminate al-Burhan, and how will it impact on the ongoing war of attrition and peace talks?

This year Burkina Faso is marking the 64th anniversary since its independence. For many years this West African country was a client state of its former colonial power, France. However, since coming to power in a September 2022 coup, Burkina Faso's revolutionary government has pulled away from France. The government led by President Ibrahim Traore has kicked out French troops, suspended several French media outlets, and established stronger ties with Russia. This West African country is clearly on a path towards true independence. Elsewhere, Nigeria has fined US tech giant Meta 220 million dollars for violating its local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws in relation to its social media networks, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The penalty was slammed on the companies after three years of intensive investigations. Is the abuse of market dominance by firms such as Meta a new form for Africa?

Welcome to this week's edition of Africa Today. We are focusing on Kenya, where for weeks, Kenyans have been rallying across the country against the government. What began as protests against proposals imposed by the International Monetary Fund on a sharp increase in taxes on essential goods and rampant corruption has now escalated into calls for the president to step down. Is this East African Economic powerhouse in peril of descending into anarchy? The second part of our show will be on the 30th anniversary of the April 1994 Rwandan genocide. France continues to face accusations of playing a role in the genocide of at least genocide of nearly one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus.

In this episode, we are focusing on the challenges facing the African Union, particularly relating to the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 and neo-colonialism that continues to plague the continent.

Welcome to this week's edition of Africa Today. In the program's first segment, we are focusing on the ongoing civil war in Sudan that has triggered one of the world's largest and most challenging humanitarian crises. In the second part of our show, we shall look into a thwarted coup against the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Hundreds of academics in Morocco have called for severance of ties with the Israeli regime's University of Haifa. This comes as the apartheid regime presses ahead with its US-backed genocide against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. The academics noted in the petition that their actions and initiatives are in solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians amid the Israeli crimes against humanity. Moroccans have also held countless demonstrations to reject the move by the country's monarchy to normalize ties with the Israeli regime, a decision seen as a betrayal of Palestinians.

The African National Congress (ANC), the party of Nelson Mandela, which was elected amid jubilation and hope in 1994, has lost its majority in South Africa's parliament after 30 years at the helm. ANC secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections. More than 27 million South Africans participated in national and provincial elections on May 29 to elect a new National Assembly and provincial legislatures. Ultimately, no party won an outright majority in the National Assembly. The ANC needed 200 seats to maintain its 30-year-old unchallenged dominance in the parliament. In this episode of the show, we will look into the factors behind this loss and what the future holds.

Every year, on May 5, African World Heritage Day is marked to honor Africa's natural wonders and cultural legacies. Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO in November 2015, African World Heritage Day is an opportunity for people around the world, and particularly Africans, to celebrate the Continent's unique cultural and natural heritage. African heritage is the history, cultural practices, and beliefs of the people of Africa. Preserving African heritage is important because it helps African people understand their past and where they came from. It also helps African nations understand their culture and how they relate to each other. Preserving African heritage is important because it is part of the continent's identity and culture and the only thing left by the ancestors of African people. It is a way to preserve the history of Africa for future generations. However, the preservation of African heritages is facing challenges in the face of globalization. So, what steps should be taken to preserve African culture amid the onslaught by decadent Western culture?

Libya recently announced its decision to file an intervention before the International Court of Justice in the genocide case against the Israeli apartheid regime. The Libyan Presidential Council announced that Libya had joined the state of South Africa in the genocide lawsuit as a result of the ongoing genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip filed against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The move by Libya is a pointer to the continued isolation of the Israeli apartheid regime across the world over its brutal crimes against the people of Palestine. This decision is also a blow to the so-called normalization efforts by the Israeli regime. Last year, the Israeli regime failed miserably in its attempt to establish diplomatic ties with Libya. Elsewhere, Britain is facing strong criticisms over its controversial deal with Rwanda, under which refugees and asylum seekers would be sent to the East African country to have their claims processed there. So why is Britain disregarding its international commitments and obligations on human rights and refugee protection?

African leaders, governments, and people received with shock the news of the martyrdom of Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi and his entourage, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a helicopter crash in East Azarbaijan Province. This tragedy was followed by an outpouring of grief from across Africa, with countries and people expressing their sincere condolences to the government and the nation of Iran. The late President Raiesi was known for his determination to restore Iran's presence and positive influence in Africa. In July last year, Raeisi embarked on his first tour of Africa to expand political and economic relations across the continent. It was the first trip by an Iranian president to Africa in 11 years. His visit to Africa left a legacy that will forever be cherished by the people of Africa. Martyr Amir-Abdollahian was also a great friend of Africa. Before he became Iran's foreign minister, he served for many years as the deputy foreign minister for Arab and African Affairs. He led Iran's diplomatic efforts to expand comprehensive relations with African countries.