The Rescuers

It is with great sadness that we bring you the news of the passing of JJ Cornish – the voice of Africanalysis - the man who’s deep knowledge of Africa brought clarity to complex issues and shed light on the stories that mattered across the continent. JJ was an award-winning…

Does it feel like someone is watching you? Gareth Cliff is joined by JJ Cornish for another edition of Africanalysis as they unpack the latest news gripping the continent. From the UN’s renewed mission in Western Sahara and France’s complex stance on Moroccan sovereignty to Morocco's alleged espionage targeting President…

Does Africa have any safe spaces? JJ and Gareth explore Russia’s covert campaign to undermine US health initiatives in Africa, especially targeting anti-malaria programs, through fear and distrust. Egypt's success in eradicating malaria, why African nations are racing to launch satellites, and Nigeria’s bold strategy of resettling Boko Haram victims…

How does the African continent deal with external forces? Gareth and JJ Cornish dissect the pivotal debates in international diplomacy, from the UN's push to end Western Sahara's occupation to Britain's final colonial handover in Africa. They also take a look at Morocco’s defiance of European legal rulings. Tunisia’s slide…

What does JJ Cornish have to say about Yoweri Museveni's son withdrawing from the 2026 Ugandan Presidential race, citing divine guidance to support his father's quest for a seventh term? Watch to find out. He then, along with Gareth Cliff, discusses Egypt's urgent warning to its citizens to evacuate Somaliland…