We are joined by Dr Asiimwe Solomon Muchwa for a very frank conversation on intelligence agencies and oversight mechanisms in Uganda. In the aftermath of elections in Uganda, the Intelligence services have been under intense public scrutiny following reports of abuse. - *Intro & Outro Music by JOAKIM KARUD (www.joakimkarud.com)

This Featurette is a round-table discussion on "Intelligence Tradecraft in Africa", focusing on political issues, professionalism and privatization, with Dr. Dalene Duvenage as our Guest Expert.

This episode features the African Association of Political Science (AAPS) as represented by Prof. Siphamandla Zondi, who is a member of its Steering Committee. He discusses the history of the Association, it's collapse in 2014 and 5 year hiatus, but also sheds light on the ongoing efforts to resuscitate the prestigious academic community. Hosted by Philani Dhlamini. Intro Music by JOAKIM KARUD (www.joakimkarud.com)

A conversation on private sector security intelligence and the national security domain in Nigeria with Tanwa Ashiru, who is the Founder  and Chief Executive Officer  of Bulwark Intelligence. Hosted by Bukie Olokun - an analyst with the private sector. Intro Music by JOAKIM KARUD (www.joakimkarud.com)

We discuss “The case for an African Journal of Intelligence Studies” with Dr. Lawrence Mhandara from the Department of Governance and Public Management at the University of Zimbabwe. Hosted by Philani Dhlamini - coordinator of the African Intelligence Studies Collective. Intro Music by JOAKIM KARUD (www.joakimkarud.com)

A conversation on “Theoretical & Historical Perspectives on Intelligence - The Importance of an African Contribution” with Dr. Giangiuseppe Pili who is a Research Fellow at Università della Calabria and is also a sits on the editorial board of the Italian Society of Intelligence. Hosted by Philani Dhlamini - the coordinator of the African Intelligence Studies Collective. Intro Music by JOAKIM KARUD (www.joakimkarud.com)

A conversation on “Intelligence Affairs and Democratic Governance in Africa” with Dr. Niagalé Bagayoko who is a renowned expert on Security Sector Reform and currently chairs the African Security Sector Network (ASSN). Hosted by Philani Dhlamini - the coordinator for the African Intelligence Studies Collective. Intro Music by JOAKIM KARUD (www.joakimkarud.com)

The Coordinator of the African Intelligence Studies Collective and the host for this interactive platform officially introduces the podcast and its intended audience. Music by JOAKIM KARUD (www.joakimkarud.com)