Sunday, 30 August 2026

The episode paired African musical performances with reflections on history, democracy, education and the challenges facing smaller African nations.

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A spoken segment traced South Africa’s transition from apartheid and states of emergency through Nelson Mandela’s release, democracy and the emergence of a new SAFM in 1995.
05:39
São Tomé and Príncipe was presented as evidence that small nations can shine, while climate change, rising seas and reliance on tourism remain serious challenges.
05:39
A reflection on education highlighted that access is no longer the same struggle, but making education free remains an important unfinished demand.