This week: Africa remembers Pope Francis - but what lies ahead? The continent wades in on the tariff game. Ivory Coast gets tough on Thiam. And Africa reaches for the stars. 

Episode 49: References/further reading:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/23/how-pope-francis-redefined-the-churchs-ties-with-africa

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/24/drc-government-and-m23-make-surprise-truce-to-end-fighting-in-east-of-country

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g75825r94o

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-marginally-stronger-after-vat-hike-withdrawn-2025-04-24/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg7jkx04d0o

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/tanzania-bans-agriculture-imports-south-africa-malawi-2025-04-24/

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ivory-coast-opposition-leader-thiam-says-he-wont-drop-presidential-bid-2025-04-23/

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/african-space-agency-celebrates-official-inauguration-joining-global-push-for-space-innovation

topcastmedia.co.uk