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Gambia's National Human Rights Commission has recommended marital rape be criminalized to effectively address the country's high prevalence of sexual violence. But many African men don't even accept the concept that a woman can be raped by her husband.

Have you ever stopped swiping and wondered how the platforms you use are affecting the way you see yourself? We’ll hear from some of the youth in Uganda and Nigeria on the impact social media is having on them. Tune in and join the debate!

Conversations around mental health are hard in Ghana. Being vulnerable is frowned upon but more and more young people are confronting their struggles. This week's show delves into the minds of young Ghanaians.

We are looking at government expenditure this week. Do we have a say on how our governments spend money? We'll hear from some of the youth in Kenya who were not happy with their government spending lots of money during the inauguration of their new President, William Ruto. We'll also hear from Malawi, where some youth talk about available legal channels to question their government's spending.

Sports coach and aspiring model Patience Ramavhale battled depression and anxiety throughout a troubled childhood. But her love of sports and passion for coaching not only developed her young athletes, but also helped Patience improve her mental health. Don’t Hold Back’s Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba catches up with Patience over the customary snack on how using sports can improve your mental health.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has reignited the conversation about Britain's colonial past. Some people are talking about the countless atrocities committed under her watch and others say she missed the opportunity to apologize during her lifetime. In Kenya, Mau Mau fighters who were brutally targeted by British forces before independence are still demanding justice.

Nigerian students have missed out on nearly seven months of classes due to ongoing protests by lecturers. But protests like these are quite common in the country. Lecturers have striked 16 times since 1999, according to a local newspaper. But only 11 of Nigeria’s 59 state universities are not taking part in the current strike action. What do students think of these protests?

Many African countries recognize polygamy under customary law or religious traditions, but not under civil law. Some church leaders have criticized the legalization of polygamy, saying it's disrespectful to women as it goes against the idea that spouses should be treated equally. But are people simply trying to run away from reality when it comes to polygamy? Or do church leaders have a point?

How do you know when drinking has become a problem rather than just a "good time"? South African host Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba quizzes motivational speaker and author Clive Vanderwagen on everything from binge drinking to mindfulness to hangover cures, and how a healthy relationship with alcohol helped Clive optimize his life.

Social inequality is on the rise in Africa. While the wealthiest Africans get richer, extreme poverty in the continent is rising. Africa is the second-most unequal continent in the world and home to seven of its most unequal countries. This week’s show explores the factors that lead to inequality and what needs to change.