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Baillor Jalloh brings you a special interview recorded on location in Beijing, as China and Africa mark 70 years of diplomatic relations. In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Baillor sits down with Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, the African Union Ambassador to China, to reflect on seven decades of Africa-China engagement — and to ask what this relationship must become if it is to deliver real value for the continent.

On the 70th anniversary of China–Africa diplomatic relations, Inside the Continent travels to Beijing — reporting from the heart of Africa Day 2026 celebrations and the African Diaspora Conference in China. In this 26-minute documentary feature, correspondent Baillor Jalloh moves between Chaoyang Park and the conference floor to capture something rarely seen on screen: the lives, ambitions and voices of the African community building a future in China

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South Africa is facing a wave of anti-migrant sentiment that is sending shockwaves across the African continent. But what is really driving these tensions — and who is bearing the cost? In this episode of Inside the Continent on African Voices Radio and TV, host Baillor Jalloh is joined by two leading voices to unpack one of South Africa's most pressing issues: 🎙️ Simba Chikanza — Zimbabwe's renowned investigative journalist, founder of @zimbabweeye and lead investigator on Al Jazeera’s ‘Gold Mafia’ series 🎙️ Ferdinand Ntani — Tanzanian international criminal and human rights lawyer, currently completing his PhD in international law at the University of International Business and Economics, Beijing

In Sunday’s broadcast of Inside the Continent on 12 April, host Baillor Jalloh and guest co-host Tchiyiwe Thandiwe Chihana explored the high-stakes debate surrounding Zimbabwe’s proposed constitutional amendments. Joining them was investigative journalist Simba Chikanza, founder of ZimEye and a lead figure in Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia investigation, who offered a searing critique of the country’s current political path.

President John Dramani Mahama presents the motion placing the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade within formal international recognition as historic injustice.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria today, sustaining minor injuries while two others were killed, according to local police and unverified social media footage.

Guinea is set to hold a presidential election on 28 December 2025, marking the country’s first national vote since the September 2021 military coup that brought Colonel Mamady Doumbouya to power

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) got under way on Sunday in emphatic fashion, with hosts Morocco beginning their campaign in style by securing a 2–0 victory over Comoros during the opening ceremony. The result set the tone for Africa’s premier football competition, once again bringing the continent’s finest talent, fierce rivalries and rich footballing heritage to the fore.

The Ugandan Community in the United Kingdom, together with Alpha & Omega Church Sheffield, successfully delivered the 63rd Uganda Independence Celebration at Arbourthorne Social Centre in Sheffield. The event united Ugandans, friends of Uganda, and members of the wider Sheffield and UK diaspora community for a day of cultural appreciation, engagement, and community strengthening. ‪

In a highly contentious election marked by political strife and violence, President Alhassan Ouattara has been declared the winner of Ivory Coast's recent presidential elections, securing 89.77% of the vote. Former Commerce Minister Jean-Louis Billon and former First Lady Simone Gbagbo were the next closest candidates, securing approximately 3% and 2.4% of the vote, respectively.

Incumbent President Paul Biya has been officially declared the winner of Cameroon's latest presidential elections, extending his long-standing grip on power. The Constitutional Council announced on Monday that Biya secured 53.66% of the vote, marking his eighth term in office. However, the announcement has been met with widespread protests and reports of violence, further intensifying the already fraught political climate in the nation.

Likeness of the US Embassy in Ouagadougou

In less than 24 hours, Guineans at home and abroad will head to the polls for the second time in five years for another yes-or-no referendum to change the constitution, scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025. The nation finds itself at another critical crossroads. Presented by the military junta as a step toward democratic reform, the referendum is instead widely viewed with suspicion and has been met with significant political unrest and criticism from both domestic and international observers.

The Third China International Supply Chain Expo has concluded, showcasing a vibrant platform for innovation and opportunity in global trade and logistics. Under the theme “Connecting the World for a Shared Future,” the four-day event, which started on 16th and ended on 20th July, attracted significant interest from global businesses, particularly African nations eager to strengthen their ties with China.

The Africa Leadership Summit 2025, hosted by African Leadership Magazine, brought together trailblazers, heads of state, global investors, and changemakers under one unifying theme: Africa Forward – Powering Leadership, Investment, and Competitiveness.

The 10th edition of the Africa Leadership Summit London 2025 takes place 9-10 July

Mamadi Doumbouya, interim President of Guinea