South Africa's ruling ANC has called the US attack on Venezuela an assault on democracy and a serious violation of international law. Opposition parties accuse Pretoria of hypocrisy and inconsistency. What do these divisions mean for South Africa and its place on the global stage?

Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, economic growth, and the potential for a transfer of power, remains bigger than ever. Lawyer and rights advocate Miria Matembe joins us Under the Baobab to dissect why the 2026 Ugandan general election matters more than ever.

It started with a scoop of soil from an Arctic dump. Inside was a microbe scientists call a game-changer - able to live on air and pull methane, one of the planet’s most dangerous greenhouse gases, straight out of the atmosphere. Could this lucky find help reshape our fight against climate change?

How is Europe handling Trump's renewed threats against Greenland and who is behind Berlin's five-day power outage? Then: A preview of Oulu's 2026 Capital of Culture program, the work of a young Ukrainian and member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, a visit to the new Byron museum in Italy, and the strange case of the Greek monks illegally occupying a mountain monastery.

It's an interesting question. Even more intriguing is why you believe what you do — and whether you live near a city.

As Uganda's 2026 elections near, activists and lawyers fight to defend human rights amid growing pressure. How are civil society groups holding the line?

A new Sahel alliance takes on insurgent violence. Will Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso's joint force change the game or fall short?

Nigeria is gearing up for a major economic shift — one built on innovation, investment, and opportunity. Will Nigeria's 2026 agenda reshape industries, empower youth, and spark new growth?

Uganda has approved a controversial loan of UGX 9 trillion ($2.5 billion), sparking concerns over the country's soaring public debt. Analysts fear citizens may bear the brunt through cuts in essential services and mounting economic pressure.

Time to ring in the New Year with something a little different, and fun! Host Neil King is joined by producers Jennifer Collins, Kathleen Schuster and Charli Shield for Living Planet’s first ever quiz. How closely were you listening in 2025? Listen along and find out!