To The Point

Just how bad is Africa's unemployment problem, and what - if anything, can be done about it?

Following recent military coups in Guinea and Mali, there is growing anxiety about democratic backsliding in Africa. Is this justified?

Twenty years after the BRICS acronym was first used, what has been their impact on the global economy, and what is their significance to Africa?

This week we take a look at Chinese foreign direct investment into Africa, and explore why what you think you know about it is probably off the mark.

Regulating Social media is tricky business. We look at how government's are trying to do so, why it's not working, and how they might go about it differently.

Nigeria's president is appealing for help to tackle insecurity in Africa. Why? And will anyone listen?

This week we look at healthcare and prospects for the sector in the time of covid, demographic transitions and the question of how Africa can cash in on a demographic 'dividend', and the booming fintech space.

This week we look at Political turmoil in Tunisia, plans to revamp the US's Africa policy, and UK investment into Kenya.

We take a look at some of the interesting and important stories doing the rounds. We also speak to Patricia Rodrigues, East Africa Analyst at Control Risks, about recent events in Ethiopia.

In our first episode we look at the challenge of driving Africa's renewable energy transition. The continent is home to vast potential, but harnessing this is easier said than done. Our guests for the show are:Maximillian Jarrett - Africa Programme Manager at the International Energy AgencySanjeev Gupta - Executive Director for Financial Services at the Africa Finance CorporationRaymond Carlsen - CEO of Scatec