Talkabout Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Democratic Elections In Africa
Are democratic elections the best way forward for conflict-stricken African countries?
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Africa and the Law
What are the roles of lawyers and judges in Africa?
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Angola's Future Under Fire
Deteriorating prospects for Angola after the civil war
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Marriage in Africa's Changing Society
Why more young people are staying single and childless in Africa
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Africa's Television Revolution
Political issues facing African television broadcasters
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Zambia's 'Deadly Profession'
Zambia's new organisation helping vulnerable prostitutes get off the streets
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Liberia's Election Delay
Why 12 of the 13 parties taking part in Liberia's election are demanding a delay
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Africa's Colonial Legacy
The legacy of colonialism in Africa as Britain hands Hong Kong back to China
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African Americans' Relationship with Africa
African Americans discuss their African roots
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The Plight of Brazzaville
The violent consequences of political instability in Brazzaville
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What to Wear in Nigeria
The people of Lagos discuss whether Nigerian women should wear what they want
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The Fate of Sierra Leone
Africa condemns the military coup in Sierra Leone
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Nigeria's Biafran War
Marking 30 years since Nigera's Biafran civil war which cost the lives of 3 million people
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Crunch Time for Cameroon
Cameroon elections marred by thuggery, deaths, curfews and human rights complaints
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Cannabis Crops in Africa
Why more and more farmers are growing cannabis across Africa
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How to Run an Election
The campaigns, controversies, joys and heartbreak of a general election.
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Stopping Domestic Abuse
The social and cultural causes of Africa's widespread domestic abuse
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Official Languages in Africa
Why many African countries still use European languages in parliament
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A Step Towards Peace in Somalia
A chance for a reconciliation between the warring factions in Somalia
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Africa's New Faiths
What should the African response be to new faiths?
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Sudan at War
Sudanese rebels threaten to start an uprising in Khartoum
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Democracy in Malawi
How democracy has changed Malawi
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State Control of Religion in Egypt
As the Egyptian Government cracks dowm on extremist Islamic clerics, Talk About Africa discusses whether the state should be allowed to control religion or should it be allowed absolute freedom? Presented by Elizabeth Ohene.
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African Aviation in Crisis
There have been 57 near-accidents in African aviation over a period of three months
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Police Mutiny in Lesotho
Why the stable country of Lesotho has faced repeated police mutinies
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Returning Britain's Colonial Plunder
A look at the issues behind the headlines. Is it time for the looted artifacts by the British be returned to Nigeria? Presented by Elizabeth Ohene.
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Algeria's Civil War
How a bastion of political stability like Algeria descended into civil war
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Female Circumcision
A look at the issues behind the headlines, female circumcision - should it be banned? Presented by Hassan Arouni.
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French Intervention in Africa
The implications of French intervention in the politics of former colonies
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Can Tourism Save Africa?
While tourism benefits Africa, the negative side of the industry must also be addressed