Africanalysis

What's going on Madagascar?

How much do you know about the 4th largest island on the planet? JJ Cornish zeroes in on the island of Madagascar this week, helping Gareth understand why it's so poor, what problems do the people face, political strife since independence in 1960 and a lot more as we find…

4 Sep 15 min

Outbreaks and Plastic Roofs

The latest mpox outbreak, with 17000 cases and 500 deaths weighed heavily on the SADC summit in Harare at the weekend. Europeans are racing to get vaccines, Countries are issuing warning to travellers. The WHO urges rich countries not to hoard the vaccine. That summit showed SADC to be the…

23 Aug 17 min

Politics or Transaction?

When do political decisions have business consequences? JJ Cornish and Gareth talk about recent developments, including French President Emmanuel Macron recognising Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara, skipping all the normal steps in such a momentous move because he does not have a government to go to. The move comes as…

6 Aug 13 min

Africa's New Alliances

Turkiye pushes ahead with involvement in Africa. This time signing agreements with Niger that has recently kicked out Western military advisors. What should we know about Turkiye in Africa?i Aliiko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is in talks with Libya to get more oil to his undersupplied refinery in Nigeria. He'll…

23 Jul 14 min

Shifting Sands

In this week's episode, Gareth and JJ Cornish delve into the significant impact of the British and French elections on Africa. Will Africa's growing economic significance continue to be recognized, or will migration remain the dominant issue on the agenda? We also explore the recent political shifts in West Africa,…

9 Jul 16 min

Military Manoeuvres and Cultural Controversies

This week Gareth and JJ take a look at the strategic shifts in Africa as the US hosts a major military conference in Botswana. They then discuss the intriguing case of a Ugandan tailor who dressed the legendary Lucky Dube, who is now behind bars! Lastly, we journey to Rwanda…

24 Jun 16 min

From UN Security Council to Sahara Rail

Somailia gets a UN Security Council seat. Rather unusual for a country that has a UN political assistance mission in place and an AU peacekeeping mission on the ground. Al Shabaab still able to do terrible damage. Led by local showbiz personalities, Ghanaians take to the streets of the capital…

11 Jun 14 min

Africa's Hot Spots

Who is behind the abductions in Nigeria? On Sunday 160 school pupils were taken in northern central Niger state. And the Burkina Faso junta which promised a return of constitutionality by July has now extended its use for another five years. Also, Kenya's rescue mission in Haiti delayed. This and…

28 May 18 min

Election Special: Democracy 101 in Africa

With the landmark 2024 election around the corner in South Africa, Gareth Cliff chats to JJ Cornish who has officially observed elections in no less than 14 African countries – from the Comores to the Congo. We find out what makes elections free and fair, hear some hair-raising stories of…

22 May 30 min

Happiness Quotient

In this episode of Africanalysis, brought to you by the Johannesburg Business School, JJ Cornish takes us to the unhappiest country in Africa, we look at Chad’s fractious elections and get an update on the real horror of Darfur’s grinding, destructive genocide.

14 May 13 min

Donor Fatigue

JJ Cornish joins the team to chat about the anniversary of the civil war in Sudan, Nigeria’s fight for its people against an international corporate, and a bizarre moment from the Beijing half-marathon.

16 Apr 16 min

Power to the People

JJ Cornish joins Gareth and Jack for an analysis on the events happening in Sudan and what it means for the country. The team also chat about the power shift happening in Senegal.

2 Apr 15 min

The Rescuers

An Indian navy rescues a ship pirated in Somalia, the AU talks tough on military takeovers, and a WhatsApp group rescues Malawian women trafficked in Oman.

19 Mar 14 min

Africans in Mexico

JJ Cornish details the difficulty for African's to migrate abroad. And, Gareth and JJ debate the importance of getting the right leaders for the right future on the African continent.

19 Feb 18 min

The COP Con

JJ Cornish lists the continent’s richest nations - which include Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt. He also rants about the COP conferences, the fossil fuels debate, and non-binding agreements.

18 Dec 2023 22 min

Return of the Coups

JJ Cornish tells us about the newly formed 'Alliance of Sahel States', which is what the putschist three call themselves. A former Rwandan Prime Minister who fell out with Paul Kagame dies in exile, and the UN political mission quits Sudan.

4 Dec 2023 18 min

The Democracy Dance

Liberia's smooth power handover after a tense election is a good sign for democracy. JJ Cornish also delves into the DRC's uncertain election climate. President William Ruto is on a mission to secure 200,000 jobs for Kenyans in Germany. And Gareth wants to know more about South Sudan.

20 Nov 2023 19 min

Clothing of the Dead

President Yoweri Museveni bans the sale of second-hand clothing in Uganda, and is outraged that the country has been kicked out the duty-free, all-access programme called AGOA. Sudanese paramilitaries seize control of a third military base in Darfur, and a record number of migrants head over to Spain’s Canary Islands…

6 Nov 2023 16 min

Historical Ties

This week, JJ Cornish addresses the impact of the Israel/Hamas conflict on the African continent - delving into the countries bordering the region, troops being called up to help, and more.

17 Oct 2023 14 min

L'assassin de la Plume

Kenyan police lead an international team to Haiti to control the gangs that have been running riot in the capital, Gabon is wracked by a scandal involving sexual exploitation of its football stars, and Libya’s reconstruction conference has been postponed.

3 Oct 2023 12 min