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Over the past few years, the continent has seen a sharp rise in military takeovers—from the Sahel to West and Central Africa—reshaping governments, disrupting regional stability, and raising challenging questions about the future of democracy.

What once seemed like isolated power struggles has become a broader pattern fueled by governance failures, economic pressures, insecurity, and major geopolitical shifts.

To help us unpack this moment, we’re joined by Melvin P. Foote, founder of the Constituency for Africa and one of the most seasoned voices in U.S.–Africa policy. Veteran journalist Abdu Shakur Abudu, who has been following these developments closely, offers valuable insight into what these developments mean for Africa and the global community watching closely.

After years of devastating conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a new chapter may finally be within reach. This week’s Washington Peace Accords, signed by President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, mark the most promising diplomatic breakthrough in decades. The agreement—brokered with heavy U.S. involvement—aims to end hostilities, withdraw fighters, open humanitarian corridors, and lay the groundwork for regional economic integration. Joining me tonight is Geselle Basiima, a Congolese businesswoman whose community has lived through the trauma of this conflict and who understands better than most what peace—or the absence of it—truly means. And Claude Gatebuke, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. He is the Executive Director of the African Great Lakes Action Network.

Uganda has launched one of the most ambitious mobility missions on the continent: a 13,000 km electric bus expedition from Kampala to Cape Town. The Kayoola E-Coach 13M is crossing borders, mountains, and national highways — proving that Africa can design, build, and deploy long-distance electric transport at scale.

Tonight, we bring you the people behind this groundbreaking journey across Africa:

Fred Matovu, Senior Manager, Powertrain & Information Systems at Kiira Motors; Shaban Senyange, Corporate Affairs Manager at Kiira Motors; and Paul Luyima, Senior Manager, Large Enterprise at MTN Uganda. This is the story of African engineering, African innovation, and a Pan-African vision in motion.

Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand after a dramatic competition marked by a public confrontation with a pageant executive, a contestant walkout, and judge resignations over alleged bias. Bosch, who said she came to the stage “to be a voice, not a doll,” has become a symbol of women pushing back against mistreatment in the pageant industry.

This year also featured strong representation from African contestants—leaders in filmmaking, activism, entrepreneurship, social work, and tourism—reflecting a growing shift from pageantry as beauty-centered to purpose-driven advocacy on the global stage.

By Paul Ndiho

The United States is calling on the international community to halt the flow of weapons to Sudan amid increasing evidence of atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, Darfur. At the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the RSF for “systematic atrocities,” including murder and sexual violence against civilians, marking a notable condemnation from the Trump administration since the war began in April 2023.

Sudan’s army has accused the United Arab Emirates of supplying arms and mercenaries to the RSF, although both parties deny these allegations. The U.N. and human rights groups claim to have credible evidence linking foreign-made weapons from various countries to ongoing violence.

Satellite images reveal mass graves in El-Fasher, where thousands may have died from the RSF’s siege. The RSF controls all five Darfur states, while the Sudanese army retains control of Khartoum, and the foreign minister of East Sudan supports Rubio’s call to designate the RSF as a terrorist group. As the civil war enters its third year, over 150,000 have died and 12 million are displaced, resulting in a major humanitarian crisis.

Joining me from Sudan is Shakoor Nyaketo, a journalist and human rights activist offering a stark firsthand update from the ground—on what’s really happening in El-Fasher, who’s fueling the conflict, and whether global powers will act before it’s too late.

This week, Angola marks 50 years of independence — a milestone that comes with both celebration and introspection. On November 11, 1975, Angola broke free from nearly five centuries of Portuguese colonial rule, ushering in a new era of sovereignty, pride, and hope. But independence came at a heavy cost — a 27-year civil war between rival liberation movements, the MPLA and UNITA, that devastated the country’s infrastructure and generations of lives.
Half a century later, Angola stands as one of Africa’s most resource-rich nations, blessed with oil, diamonds, and fertile land. Its capital, Luanda, gleams with glass towers and luxury skyscrapers. Yet behind this modern façade, millions of ordinary Angolans still live in poverty. More than half the population survives on less than $3.65 a day, and youth unemployment remains stubbornly high.
Today, Angola stands at a crossroads — caught between peace and prosperity, wealth and inequality, and the past and the future. As the country reflects on its past and looks toward the future, questions remain: what does independence truly mean for a generation born long after it was won?
Joining me to unpack Angola’s past, present, and future is Rafael Marques de Morais, a veteran Angolan journalist, political activist, and Executive Director of the Ufolo Good Governance Center. Rafael has been working closely with the private sector to build much-needed schools across Angola — a crucial step toward giving young people the tools to shape their country’s next 50 years.

Tensions are rising between the U.S. and Nigeria after President Donald Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from Islamist militant attacks and ordered the U.S. military to prepare for possible action. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected the claims, defending the country’s commitment to religious freedom and calling the accusations politically driven. Joining us to break this down is Dr. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, and he is also the official spokesperson for the president. We’ll unpack the facts behind the accusations, the government’s response, and what this could mean for democracy, security, and diplomacy across West Africa and beyond.

The United Nations Human Rights Office raised fresh alarms about mounting atrocities in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. According to UN spokesperson Seif Magango, shocking new details are emerging following the Rapid Support Forces’ takeover of the city.

Survivors describe summary executions, mass killings, rape, looting, and attacks on aid workers—all committed in the aftermath of the RSF’s offensive. The UN estimates that hundreds of civilians and defenseless fighters may have been killed. Humanitarian responders, including doctors and volunteers, are also being targeted and detained. To shed light on this escalating humanitarian disaster, we’re joined by Ibrahim Aldama, a Sudanese analyst based in the United States, who has firsthand information and deep connections on the ground.

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in Tanzania for a second straight day, following a disputed election that has plunged the nation into unrest. Amnesty International reports that at least two people have died as demonstrations spread across Dar es Salaam and other cities.

The government has responded by shutting down the internet, imposing a curfew, and deploying the military to restore order. Wednesday’s vote saw the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) — in power since independence in 1961 — move to extend its dominance. Joining me live is a seasoned journalist, Abdu Shakur Abudu, a veteran journalist and former colleague at the Voice of America, who is following these developments closely

Ballot counting is underway in the Ivory Coast after voters went to the polls Saturday in a tense and disputed presidential election. President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a controversial fourth term—despite widespread backlash, opposition disqualifications, and a muted turnout in key urban areas. To unpack what’s at stake, I’m joined by a returning guest and friend of this program, Dr. Gnaka Lagoke, an Associate Professor of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Lincoln University and a respected voice on Ivorian and African politics.

Dr. Lagoke has been sounding the alarm for years about what he calls “constitutional coups” and the erosion of democratic norms in West Africa.