Bar Afrique Podcast

It’s a wrap! 🎬

In our season finale, we look back at the stories, people and moments that defined this season of Bar Afrique. We crown our hero and villain of the season, debate our most underrated episode, revisit the moment that surprised us most, and choose the most unhinged thing that happened in the studio.

Who would you pick as your hero and villain of the season? Let us know — and catch up on any episodes you missed!

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In 2016, African leaders moved to do the unprecedented: put one of their own leaders on trial for crimes against humanity. This the story of a the trial of Chadian leader, Hissène Habré, and the fight for justice against his crimes.

Story told by Line Talla, co-hosted by Sarah Masiyiwa

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Meet John Okello, a man who claims that God spoke to him in a dream, telling him to free the people of Zanzibar from Arab rule. We debate this holy mission and its revolutionary consequences.

After gaining its independence in 1975, Angola was finally a free nation. But that freedom and peace was to be short lived, as two of Angola’s anti-colonial guerrilla movements fought for power for over 27 years. This is the story of the Angolan Civil War, in three acts.

The dream: a nation in Africa founded as a refuge for formerly enslaved African-Americans and their descendants, where black people could live freely. The reality: accusations of slavery and forced labour against the native Africans. This is the story of the Fernando Po Crisis.

Centuries after the fall of Timbuktu, a legend persists: that prized ancient manuscripts are hidden in secret locations throughout the city. But a wave of terror in Mali puts the manuscripts in danger. To save them, a group of librarians must steal them first. It's time for a book heist!

For more info, read "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu" by Joshua Hammer

Buckle up: we're re-releasing the very first episode of Bar Afrique from 2023. In 1958, the nations of Francophone Africa were given a choice. Join the “French Community”, where you receive aid and support, but no sovereignty. Or vote for total independence... and get nothing. Every country voted to remain with France… except for Guinea. Here’s what happened next.

In 1918, Britain published "The Blue Book," exposing a genocide against the Herero and Nama people of Namibia. 8 years later, they ordered the book's total destruction. What was so shocking about the revelations that they need to be destroyed? We got our hands on a copy of the book to find out.

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You may know the story of the Belgian-led assassination of Independence leader Patrice Lumumba. What you probably don’t know, is that America tried to do it first. We explore the C.I.A’s bizarre mission to poison Patrice Lumumba.

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In 1947, the people of Madagascar launched surprise attacks on military bases and French-owned plantations. Without missing a beat, France began a violent counterattack. This is the story of the Malagasy Uprising.

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