LOCAL NEWS
Africa Day 2026: Beijing Special | Inside 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
South Africa's Anti-Migrant Tensions Explained | Rights, Politics & Regional Fallout
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
What does meaningful mental health support look like when systems do not fully understand the communities they serve?
In this episode of AfriWoman Chats, we are in conversation with Salma Mohamed, an Integrative Psychotherapist and founder of the Somali Mental Health Network. Salma’s work sits at the intersection of clinical practice, lived experience, and community leadership.
Peace for Sudan fundraiser at SADACCA | Sheffield shows up for Sudan
On 14 February 2026, community members from across Sheffield came together at SADACCA in solidarity with people affected by the crisis in Sudan. Organised by local groups led by Peace for Sudan and supported by Sheffield for Sudan among others, this event combined performance, conversation and cultural exchange to raise essential funds and amplify unheard stories.
ASPIRE: Black Doctoral Pathways and Legacy | Closing Event & Book Launch 2026
On 9 February 2026, we joined the ASPIRE community for the programme’s closing celebration and book launch. The day marked the conclusion of a body of work focused on widening access to doctoral education and strengthening the conditions in which Black scholars can thrive, progress, and lead within academia.
UK-Based Farmers Forum | Zimbabwean & African Farmers Connecting the UK and Zimbabwe
Hosted at South Yorkshire’s Moyo Farms and organised in collaboration with Farm Life Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Farmers Forum, this event convened Zimbabwean and African farmers based in the UK and Zimbabwe to exchange knowledge, experience, and practical insights connected to farming back home and in the UK.
Smart Banda | Through the Lens: Storytelling, Film & Community
In this compelling episode Tchiyiwe Chihana sits down with Smart Banda, a Zambian-born, Sheffield-based digital storyteller whose photography, filmmaking, and cultural work have become integral to the visual identity of some of the city’s most powerful creative platforms, including SBC Theatre, Migration Matters Festival, and Roots Mbili Theatre.

