Quite often and misleadingly, Liberia is referred to as one of the only two African countries that were not colonised. Whilst Liberia was not carved up by Europeans in the Scramble for Africa, the c

On 1st December 1944, the French army opened fire on West African soldiers in Thiaroye, a suburb in Dakar, Senegal. These African soldiers previously fought for France during World War II, some even becoming prisoners of war in the process. Their crime? A

In this episode, we delve into the world of cobalt, a critical material in the production of rechargeable batteries, especially Lithium-ion batteries that power our everyday devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles. We explore

We're joined by Dr Estrella Sendra: scholar, teacher, filmmaker, journalist and festival organiser based at King's College London. We bring marginalised African film into the spotlight as we learn abo

Meet Albert Luthuli, the first African to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent fight against apartheid. As the leader of the African National Congress, he became well-known in South Africa's a

Chocolate is something we all know and love to consume. However, its no secret that cocoa as a commodity has its roots in something a lot more sinister. Human rights campaigners continue calling on g

The CFA franc is one of Africas most baffling and misunderstood currencies. Introduced in 1945 to keep Frances African colonies under control, it has withstood decolonisation. Today, the CFA franc o

Andre Blouin fought ardently for her belief in independence from imperial power. We look at her life, legacy and how colonial law impacted her experiences: from growing up in an orphanage, to losing

Calls for reparations have come at a time where weve seen the Head of State be removed in Barbados and the returning of looted items like Benin Bronzes, Patrice Lumumbas tooth and skulls stolen duri

In this episode, we explore Lusophone Africa, that is, Portuguese-speaking Africa, through the lens of the revolutionist and Pan-Africanist Amlcar Cabral. Cabral played a critical role in ending colo