African Perspective Episodes Episode guide
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Civil War in Kabala
Kabala was relatively untouched by war until rebels arrived on 7 November 1994
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The History of Robben Island
How has Robben Island shaped South Africa?
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A Look at Africa in December 1936 - Part Three
Third and final part pf Fiona Ledger's look at Africa in December 1936 through the continents newspapers.
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A Look at Africa in December 1936 - Part Two
How African newspapers reported anti-colonialism and events in Europe in the 1930s
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A Look at Africa in December 1936 - Part One
How African newspapers reported anti-colonialism and events in Europe in the 1930s
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Ruth Perry, Head of Liberia's Interim Government
Profile of Africa's first female head of state, head of Liberia's interim government
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African Teenagers
Issues facing African teenagers as they move towards adulthood
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Namibian Children Return from East Germany
What happened to the children fostered by the GDR upon return to Namibia?
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Chief Sinqobile Mabhena Succeeds her Father
First female chief of the Nswazi people of Matabeleland in Zimbabwe is installed
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Nigerian Foster Children
Problems experienced by Nigerians using unofficial foster parents in the UK
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MV Vipya Lake Malawi Disaster
Why does the tragedy evoke such strong memories 50 years on?
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Chinua Achebe
Profile of Nigerian writer of modern African fiction classic Things Fall Apart
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Professor Eldred Jones
Interview with African literature critic and editor Professor Eldred Jones
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Down to Earth - South African Land Reform
South Africa's revolutionary land reform programme
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Down to Earth - Pressure on the Land in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's rising population is putting pressure on land
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Down to Earth - Tanzanian Land Privatisation
The livelihoods of Maasai pastoral farmers are under threat from land privatisation
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Returning to Rwanda
How Rwanda is coping with problems posed by millions returnees and refugees
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Lagos Brazilian Community
Cultural heritage of the Brazilian community in Lagos, Nigeria
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Cameroon Education System
English and French speaking people talk about the divided education system in Cameroon
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Giving Birth to Twins in Africa
Caring for twins in countries like Zambia and Ethiopia
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The Popularity of Country Music in Africa
Why is country music so popular in Africa? Country music fans share their thoughts
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Domestic Workers in Zambia
The changing role of domestic workers in Zambia - and the challenges they face
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Chief Onyeama - Ruler of Enugu in 1900s
The Nigerian British-backed ruler of Enugu - Chief Onyeama - who ruled in the 1900s
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City Futures - Nairobi, Kenya
The affect mass migration is having on slum areas such as Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya
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City Futures - Abidjan, Ivory Coast
How can Abidjan withstand - and plan - for new migrants?
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City Futures - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
How does Dar es Salaam handle all the waste it produces?
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City Futures - Gaborone, Botswana
The impact of urbanisation in Africa. Ruth Evans visits the Botswana capital, Gaborone, one of the fastest growing cities in Africa.
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Kilimanjaro - Part Two
Adam Lusekelo is on a mission to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of diplomats
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Mount Kilimanjaro - Part One
Adam Lusekelo is on a mission to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of diplomats
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African Stockmarket
The potential for growth and opportunity is causing a scramble for investment in Africa
