12 Best African Politics Podcasts

1. The Horn

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The Horn of Africa is in turmoil. From revolution in Sudan to civil war in Ethiopia, from Somalia's political stalemate and the regional spread of jihadism to troubled East African democracies, the region's pace and scale of change are difficult to keep up with. The Horn, a podcast series from the International Crisis Group, helps make sense of it all. Host Alan Boswell and guests dive deep behind the headlines as they analyse events, debate diplomacy and discuss avenues toward peace. Hosted by Alan Boswell and produced by Maeve Frances Hosted on Acast...more Host Alan Boswell
Producer/Network International Crisis Group
Email ****@mcclatchydc.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 172 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. SMWX

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A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
Host Dr. Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Producer/Network Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Lt Gen Khumalo, Kyle Cowan +2 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 175Facebook 10.6KTwitter 183.3KInstagram 67.1K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Sunday Times Politics Weekly

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The weekly political show by top journalists of the Sunday Times discussing the week's biggest stories, toughest topics in a tight and guided conversation.An Arena Holdings Production.Keywords: podcast, analysis, politics, social justice, news commentary, economy, opinions, accountabilitymore Host Mike Siluma
Producer/Network TimesLIVE Podcasts
Email ****@arena.africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Helen Zille, Herman Mashaba +4 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 297.9KTwitter 911.7KInstagram 5.6K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

4. Africa Aware

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Africa Aware is a podcast from the Chatham House Africa Programme bringing together the best international experts to provide original analysis on issues affecting the individual states of Africa, their international relations, and the continent as a whole.more Host Lisa Musumba
Producer/Network Chatham House
Email ****@chathamhouse.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Alaa Hassan Taris, Khalid Gurashi +11 more
Apple Reviews 11Facebook 27.5KTwitter 31.9K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. This Is Politics SA Podcast

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This Is Politics SA Podcast is the home of unfiltered conversations about power, people, and the country we're all trying to build.Hosted by Justice malala and veteran political commentator Mondli Makhanya, the show cuts through the noise with insight, honesty, and the kind of chemistry you only get when hosts actually love the conversation.No scripts. No spin. Just two voices breaking down South Africa's political reality in a way that's sharp, accessible, and unexpectedly entertaining...more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Ufahamu Africa

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Ufahamu Africa is a podcast about life and politics on the African continent, co-hosted by Kim Yi Dionne, professor of political science at the University of California, Riverside, and Rachel Beatty Riedl, professor of government at Cornell University. Each Saturday, a new episode highlights what is happening in the news, followed by an interview with a diverse thinker or innovator who is deeply ingrained in the life, culture, and politics of the continent.more Hosts Kim Yi Dionne, Rachel Beatty Riedl
Producer/Network Kim Yi Dionne and Rachel Beatty Riedl
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 127Twitter 2.6KInstagram 373 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Into Africa

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Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. With the world's youngest population, the decisions made across Africa today—good or bad—will shape the world's future. Featuring in-depth interviews, the CSIS Africa Program sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics, and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the people and stories shaping cultural, political, and economic trends across the continent today and for decades to come.more Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele
Email ****@jhu.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Noam Unger, Catherine Nzuki +7 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 230Facebook 552.2KTwitter 436.7KInstagram 145.2K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Grab A Coffee

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'Grab a coffee' is the premier political, social and economic podcast of the East African region. It delves into analysis of contemporary news stories from the region and provides interviews of leaders across business, politics, industry and society. more Producer/Network AIIJ
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Polity Podcast

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Polity.org.za posts daily news reports covering the major issues of the day on our website, as well as weekly video interviews with some of South Africa's most respected thinkers in the political and economic environment.more Producer/Network Polity.org.za
Email ****@polity.org.za
Twitter 8.7KInstagram 3.6K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. Democracy Unplugged

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After a decade run as South Africa's first and longest-running online current affairs show, The Burning Platform, launched alongside CliffCentral.com in 2014 with Gareth Cliff and Justice Malala, is levelling up Level Up with Phumi Mashigo. Phumi a founder host of CliffCentral and current Burning Platform co-anchor, will continue to bring insightful perspectives and questioning with thought leaders, politicians and social commentators on the critical issues that affect our lives. Podcasts available on Podcast Party app, website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.more Hosts Gareth Cliff, Justice Malala, Phumi Mashigo
Producer/Network Podcast Party
Email ****@oneononesa.co.za
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Mametlwe Sebei, Onwabile Lubhelwana +40 more
Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. SABC News Politics

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Latest news from the SABC Parliament team. Join in now and have a listen to the podcast.
Email ****@sabc.co.za
Facebook 3.7MTwitter 2.7M Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2015 Get Email Contact

12. Nigeria Politics Weekly

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Weekly discussion between @Nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda. Follow @NgrPoliticsWkly on Twitter.
Hosts Phoenix Agenda, Gege
Producer/Network @Nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 101Twitter 2.5K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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