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In today's climate of violence across Nigeria, where communities often lack adequate government protection, one organisation stands out in its relief efforts: the Neem Foundation. A non-governmental organisation whose mission is to achieve ‘global peace through social and psychological well-being’ within communities in Nigeria, Neem Foundation works to protect people and communities affected by violence and insurgence by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, especially girls.

Sudan is not just at war—it is unraveling in the face of non-responsive global leadership. The country has descended into a brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that has plunged the country into a spiraling state of desolation and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.As of late April 2025, over 12.7 million people have been forcibly displaced, including a staggering 4 million children - an unprecedented humanitarian disaster, the largest displacement crisis the world is witnessing.. Geoffrey Lou Duke, a fellow at the Africa Leadership Centre looks at how the international community’s failure to stem weapons flows is fueling war crimes and imperiling regional security and stability:

Over the past decade, Africa has seen 11 successful military coups across eight countries — a resurgence that’s reignited tough questions. Are these coups a rejection of democracy, a call for sovereignty, or something more complex? To help us unpack this, ALC fellow Esther Wadzanai Mano takes us to Zimbabwe — the setting of one of the most overlooked but revealing contested changes of government of recent times.

Since Siad Barre overthrew Somalia’s civilian government in 1969, the country has struggled to find its footing and deal with ongoing political instability. Amal Mohamed, a fellow at the African Leadership Centre, reflects on how Barre’s leadership initially promised unity and reform, but ultimately deepened the country’s divisions, and what lessons his legacy holds for leadership today.

This discussion programme explores how the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has become more than a football tournament, serving as a symbol of national unity, regional solidarity, and a platform for peace messaging. The episode examines the tensions and political reactions that emerge after the final whistle, revealing deeper dynamics of power, peace, and development across the continent. Through social media debates and public discourse, it interrogates questions of identity and belonging, highlighting how AFCON can unite, but also divide and stereotype in Africa.

Tanzania Elections and its Regional implications by ALC Pan-African Radio

Since independence in 2011, South Sudan has only experienced one year of peace before descending into repeated transitional governments and conflict. Civil society voices blame political leaders, particularly President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, for derailing progress and fostering division. The population continues to suffer under the grip of a small elite maintaining the status quo. There is widespread disillusionment as hopes for democracy fade. Calls grow louder for genuine leadership and structural change to avoid yet another cycle of violence.

Dr Mmatshilo Motsei by ALC Pan-African Radio

Coumba Toure by ALC Pan-African Radio

Stella Mystica Sabiiti by ALC Pan-African Radio

Zeedah Meierhofer-Mangeli by ALC Pan-African Radio

Dr Bev Palesa Ditsie by ALC Pan-African Radio

Botswana's growing Crisis of Gender-Based Violence by ALC Pan-African Radio

Femicide in Kenya as A Gendered Injustice and Leadership Challenge by ALC Pan-African Radio

Nigeria's Struggle for National Unity: Navigating Ethno-Nationalism and Security Challenges by ALC Pan-African Radio