Welcome to Africa PolitiCast, the African podcast where we delve into the intricate world of African politics. Join us as we explore the diverse political landscapes across the continent, from the bustling cities to the remote corners of Africa. Hosted by Etietop Akpabio, founder of The Sahel Post, Africa PolitiCast offers insightful analysis, engaging interviews, and thought-provoking discussions on the pressing issues shaping the future of Africa.
Etietop Akpabio reacts to the re-election of Yoweri Museveni to the Ugandan Presidency, the conduct of the election, the arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine, and the reaction of the African Union.
He discusses the rise of authoritarianism and the embrace of strongman figures such as Ibrahim Traoré and the role the African Union (AU) plays in legitimising authoritarianism regimes around Africa
Read more at the sahelpost.com
Article mentioned: The African Union Operates Exactly as Designed
Link: https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/12/30/the-african-union-operates-exactly-as-designed/ (https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/12/30/the-african-union-operates-exactly-as-designed/)
17 Aug 2025
Civilian government not Democracy Across Africa
A growing trend online has been asserting that democracy has failed Africa. The flaw in this rationale is the conflating of civilian government with democracy. Written by Etietop Akpabio.
Read full article here (https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/07/24/we-have-civilian-government-not-democracy-across-africa/)
4 Jun 2025
Social media will never replace actual journalism
This episode analyzes how social media spreads propaganda, using Ibrahim Traoré's rise in Burkina Faso as an example, and argues it cannot replace traditional journalism.
29 May 2025
The False Portrayal of Ibrahim Traoré on Social Media
This episode examines the inaccurate depiction of Ibrahim Traoré on social media, focusing on the implications for African politics.
11 Jun 2024
Kenya’s Plan to Send 1000 Police Officers to Haiti
The Kenyan Government has agreed to lead a UN backed mission aimed at restoring order to Haiti. In this episode of the podcast, a brief rundown of the current crisis gripping Haiti is explained. Likewise, the budding relationship between Kenya and the United States is explored.
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The Sahel Post is an African Blog, centred around providing a platform for open discussion around the biggest issues facing the African continent. Read up more on African politics at sahelpost.com.
9 May 2024
Is Ibrahim Traoré Improving Burkina Faso?
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has been president of Burkina Faso for around one year at this point after taking over in a coup. The military leader, who has often been compared to Burkina Faso’s former revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara. He has managed to gain popularity online around the African continent in his speeches, where he speaks against what he calls French and Western Imperialism and exploitation of Africa.
In this episode, we will be discussing the events leading up to the coup that saw Traoré rise to power. The events that have taken place so far under the rule of Ibrahim Traoré. Finally, we will examine the accusation of a massacre committed by the Burkinabé military by Human Rights Watch.
Also watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBTm3kmRz30) for the breakdown of the coup in Niger.
Read more about Burkina Faso and African politics more generally at the sahelpost.com (https://sahelpost.com/ ).
1 May 2024
Is This South Africa's Most Important Election?
South Africa's general election is shaping up to be a major battle between the county's biggest parties. The ANC faces a major challenge from the Democratic Alliance, the EFF and Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. 30 years after South Africa's Independence, this election may serve as a major inflection point in South African politics.
Also see: Ramaphosa Phala Phala Scandal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oub6dKpqolQ)
Check Out the Sahel Post (https://sahelpost.com/ ) for more African politics content
21 Apr 2024
Senegal's New President
In this episode, we delve into the election of Senegal's newly elected president, Diomaye Faye. Join us as we explore the implications of this historic event and what it means for the future of Senegalese politic.
Welcome to the debut episode of Africa PolitiCast, from the Sahel Post, hosted and produced by Etietop Akpabio.
The Sahel Post is an African Blog, centred around providing a platform for open discussion around the biggest issues facing the African continent.
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