Send us a text Ugandan woman Monic Karungi’s fatal fall in Dubai, labelled suicide, reveals a grim reality of sex trafficking, degrading “Porta Potty” parties, and systemic cover-ups, exposing how promises of glamour ensnare vulnerable African women in exploitation and danger.
Send us a text From fuel riots in Angola targeting Chinese businesses, to Malawi’s contested ballots exposing cracks in democracy, to the jailing of Somali TikTok and YouTube creators — Africa is once again at the intersection of power, culture, and survival. But it’s not all crisis: at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025, African athletes brought home happy tears and global glory, proving the continent’s resilience on the world stage. In this episode of Bad Natives Express, we div...
Send us a text TikTok teens in Cairo are facing jail for dancing and posting online — a stark reminder of how Africa’s digital generation collides with old regimes. Meanwhile, Africa is quietly rewriting the rules of global trade, deepening ties with India and Brazil as new South–South alliances emerge that could challenge China, the US, and Europe. And in Equatorial Guinea, all eyes are on Teodoro Obiang — the world’s longest-serving president — and his son, Vice President Teodoro Nguema Ob...
Send us a text Africa’s aesthetic beauty industry, led by South Africa’s $1.7BN market, thrives on social media and AI-driven beauty standards, threatening health but also fueling women’s digital commerce. Meanwhile, Trump’s 2025 talks with several African nations focus on deportation deals, contrasting Japan’s Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) 9 $5.5BN economic pledges and countries like Kenya clinching $169M Samurai bonds. These divergent paths highlight Africa’s...
Send us a text Cameroon’s Paul Biya, at 92 years old, is once again seeking re-election; extraordinary in a country where most citizens have never known another leader. Across the continent, strongmen remain firmly in power: Yoweri Museveni in Uganda, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Equatorial Guinea, and Alassane Ouattara in Ivory Coast are just a few of the long-serving rulers who have shaped politics for entire generations. In much of Africa, children are born, grow up, and even raise fam...
Send us a text Africa’s biggest football stages — AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations), CHAN (African Nations Championship), and WAFCON (Women’s Africa Cup of Nations) — are more than sporting tournaments. They are windows into Africa’s future. From Nigeria’s Super Falcons dominating WAFCON, to the unique homegrown focus of CHAN, and the economic boom around AFCON, football is now one of Africa’s greatest tools of unity, cultural diplomacy, and soft power. These tournaments bring cities to life, sho...
Send us a text As China tightens its grip on Africa’s trade and infrastructure, the continent’s oil-rich nations — from Nigeria to Angola — grapple with political instability, economic crises, and public unrest. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s administration turns up the heat on Cyril Ramaphosa’s South Africa, pushing diplomatic and trade tensions to new heights. In this episode, we ask: Are Africa’s leaders walking into a 21st-century scramble for resources — with Beijing, Washington, and even Gu...
Send us a text Saudi Arabia and the UAE are making a $53 billion power move into Africa’s mining sector, targeting critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths—resources vital to the global energy transition. This push pits Gulf power Tinubu established presence and the West’s renewed scramble for influence on the continent. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa are navigating a complex relationship marked by both rivalry and coo...
Send us a text In this episode, we explore how water scarcity is fuelling extremist violence across the continent. From Djibo in Burkina Faso, where militants are cutting off towns from access to drinking water, to Lake Chad and the Nile basin, where climate stress meets state fragility, water is emerging as both a pressure point and a tool of control. As France completes its military exit from the Sahel, a power vacuum is shifting alliances, emboldening insurgents, and exposing Africa's new...
Send us a text Is Africa finally finding its footing or are we watching history repeat itself with different headlines? This week on The Bad Natives Podcast, we unpack the layers behind Trump’s unexpected DRC-Rwanda peace deal signed in Washington but with M23 missing from the table, is it already falling apart? We dive into the fragile state of peace and power across the continent where ECOWAS is struggling to fund its standby force against rising terrorism, AfCFTA’s open skies promise more ...
Send us a text As the world watches tensions rise between Israel, Iran, and the United States, Africa is already feeling the heat: from surging oil prices to disrupted trade routes along the Red Sea. In this episode of The Bad Natives Podcast, we unpack how a war that began far from African soil is threatening the continent’s economic and political stability. We break down what Benjamin Netanyahu’s retaliation tactics, Iran’s airstrikes near Natanz, and the muted role of the United Nations c...
Send us a text In this episode of The Bad Natives Podcast, we unpack the generational rupture unfolding in Kenya; where young people, mobilized through platforms like TikTok and X, are confronting state power with sharp, tech-savvy defiance. We’re joined by Christine Mungai, acclaimed journalist and News Editor at The Continent, to make sense of this historic moment: from the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024 to the online backlash against political elites like President William Ruto, Ndindi...
Send us a text Will Africa weather the Israel-Iran war’s economic shock, navigate U.S. visa restrictions, survive UN aid cuts, and seize China’s trade boon, or succumb to chaos? Connect with us: X: https://x.com/Bad_Natives_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnativespodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badnativespodcast Website: www.badnatives.africa
Send us a text South Africa’s legendary Comrades honours Black pioneers, while jihadists ravage West Africa. As Musk-Trump chaos shakes America, will Africa find its backbone—or surrender its future to China’s charm and Russia’s guns? Connect with us: X: https://x.com/Bad_Natives_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnativespodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badnativespodcast Website: www.badnatives.africa
Send us a text A Continent UnderTest: Nigeria’s floods, worsened by climate change, kill hundreds, displace thousands. African Development Bank new chief faces funding cuts, jobless youth. Poverty fuels child trafficking, with kids sold for labor, drugs, or migration. See you on the next one! Connect with us on socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BadNativesPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnativespodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badnativespodcast?lang=en ...
Send us a text King Mwanga swung at his shadow, Emperor Menelik faced drunk Italian soldiers—now rebels build banks and roads while leaders mumble in suits. Who’s really in charge? Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnativespodcast/ X: https://x.com/Bad_Natives_Pod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badnativespodcast
Send us a text As authoritarianism tightens its grip across Africa—silencing opposition leaders through arrests, abductions, and trumped-up charges—and millions of children languish without education, the continent’s democratic aspirations hang in the balance. From barred candidates to jailed activists and a staggering 98 million out-of-school youth, can Africa overcome these crises, or is the future of its states at risk? See you on the next one!
Send us a text As BRICS stumbles under the weight of rivalries and Egypt and Ethiopia clash over South Africa’s UN ambitions, Africa’s “familiocracies” tighten their grip—can the continent’s looted billions be transformed into a force for development? Before we dive into the next topic, let’s hear from you. Share your thoughts and join the conversation! Connect with us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BadNativesPodcast X: https://x.com/Bad_Natives_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Send us a text As SADC bickers over bananas and Ethiopia’s dating reality show shakes patriarchy, Trump torpedoes trade, eyes the Suez Canal —while Congo juggles shaky ceasefires, the Sahel bleeds, and West Africa’s terror tide rises. Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnativespodcast Twitter (X): https://x.com/Bad_Natives_Pod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badnativespodcast See you on the next episode!
Send us a text Africa Grieves ‘Friendliest’ Pope: Francis’ Legacy Shines, Trump Abandons Africa in Policy Shakeup, Kabila’s Return Sparks DR Congo Turmoil and much more in this week's episode. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnativespodcast Twitter: https://x.com/Bad_Natives_Pod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badnativespodcast See you on the next episode!