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The Bad Natives Podcast.

The Bad Natives
Africa
Uganda
Donald Trump
China
Iran
Nigeria
Tanzania
Boko Haram
G-20
Raila Odinga
Somalia
United Nations
Solar Power
African Union
Rwanda
Guinea-Bissau
Nairobi
Somaliland
Kenya
Israel

Where Africa meets the world.

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Uganda’s unveiling of a Yoni Netanyahu statue exposes a nation playing a dangerous game with memory. By honoring an Israeli combatant over murdered hostage Dora Bloch and Tanzania’s liberators, could an aging NRM regime be using sel... more

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The race for the next UN Secretary-General intensifies as Olara Otunnu joins top contenders like Michelle Bachelet and Macky Sall amid global political shifts. Meanwhile, Netflix’s hit Zulu drama The Polygamist has captivated millio... more

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From the spillover of the US-Israel conflict with Iran to shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa, we unpack a region at a pivotal crossroads. We explore Sudan’s existential threat; Djibouti’s strategic gamble; Eritrea’s fate; and ... more

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Uganda finds itself at a geopolitical crossroads. Despite historic military and diplomatic sacrifices, from aiding South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement to securing Salva Kiir’s regime in South Sudan-Kampala receives little diploma... more

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Recent Guests

Agatha Atuheire
Journalist, activist
Journalist/Activist
Episode: BNP Express: Cash for Laws: Uganda’s Corrupt Parliament as a POLITICAL STOCK EXCHANGE!!!
Charles Onyango-Obbo
Commentator and analyst featured in the Nairobi discussion
Summit Drinks to Nairobi
Episode: Inside Senegal’s Rocky Bromance & The Macron-Ruto Nairobi Bonanza
Adeisaki Osage
Host/analyst contributing regional perspective from Lagos
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Episode: Inside Senegal’s Rocky Bromance & The Macron-Ruto Nairobi Bonanza
Adesua Giyosage
Lagos-based correspondent discussed in Lagos segment
Episode: CAF’s Corrupt Coup: From Senegal’s Stolen Trophy to a Mouse Sharing a Blanket with Nigerian Elephant
Lizzo Lowe-Vordren
International Crisis Group Senior Advisor on the African Union
International Crisis Group
Episode: BNP 046: Talk-Shop in Dangerous Times?: African Union Faces Its Moment of Truth
Ambassador Fred Ngoga
Burundian Diplomat, Senior Advisor on International Partnership, AU Border Program, Regional Security Mechanisms
Office of the Commissioner for Political Affairs and Peace and Security, African Union
Episode: BNP 046: Talk-Shop in Dangerous Times?: African Union Faces Its Moment of Truth
Omar Mahmoud
Senior analyst with the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: EP 042: Somaliland, Israel, and the Red Sea: Have We Reached the End of Greater Somalia Dream?
Wafula Okumu
Director of the Borders Institute
Borders Institute
Episode: EP 042: Somaliland, Israel, and the Red Sea: Have We Reached the End of Greater Somalia Dream?
Andrew Mwenda
Guest, Ugandan journalist and commentator
Independent Uganda media figure
Episode: EP: 041 Stability, Stagnation, Blood and Ballots: Uganda’s Museveni Seeks 45 Years on Jan. 15, 2026

Hosts

Charles Onyango-Obbo
Host with broad regional analysis on East Africa and continental politics
Feriel Hafeji
Co-host providing regional insights from multiple African markets
Adesua Gyualsage
Host/guest contributing Lagos perspective and West African context

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Ground breaking!

    Fantastic fantastic show! Great perspective on african politics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charlenneo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just what I needed

    This is exactly the way I want to stay up on all African politics. A strong rich diversity of voices and energies. A noticeably conscientious balance of intellects and perspectives. So glad I tapped in ✨🙏🏿

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeptumPapiBells
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ferial

    I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the inaugural podcast here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferial Haffajee
    South Africaa year ago

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Shows depth and breadth in African politics with strong regional voices.
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BNP XTRA: Gen Z and The Fight For Kenya, Echoes Of Rage One Year In
Q: What does the future of Gen Z influence look like in politics—will they push into public office or catalyze leadership from elsewhere?
There is speculation that Gen Z could enter public office or catalyze new, unconventional leaders who align with their values, suggesting a fundamental shift in Kenyan political dynamics beyond traditional party lines.
BNP XTRA: Gen Z and The Fight For Kenya, Echoes Of Rage One Year In
Q: As a movement, as a political process, is there an end in sight for this leadership dynamics, or is it still evolving?
The movement is described as being in flux and still shaping itself, with leadership emerging from within or from media-savvy young people rather than formal appointments; the trajectory may involve more organized political activity or even a shift toward candidates trusted by Gen Z.
BNP XTRA: Death in a Glittering Mirage & Porta Potty Horrors: How Perilous Is Dubai for African Women?
Q: What was Monica Karungi like as a person, and why did her story become such a focal point?
Selena describes Monica as a hopeful young woman whose death sparked a broader conversation about migrant treatment and systemic failures, explaining that Monica's case became a symbol of risks faced by many Africa's migrants abroad.
BNP XTRA: Death in a Glittering Mirage & Porta Potty Horrors: How Perilous Is Dubai for African Women?
Q: How intense were those emotions, and were there things we didn't see that drove your emotions to the level where you cried?
Selena explains that the emotional intensity came from years of building relationships with Monica's family and survivors, and from witnessing the injustice and the human cost of these deaths, which made the process deeply personal and emotionally draining.
From the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda to Kampala’s Kindergarten Killings: Tracking Africa’s Violent Cycles
Q: What happened that triggered the bloodletting in Rwanda in 1994?
The Arusha Accords failed to hold, the headliner government's concessions were seen as unacceptable by hardliners, and the plane carrying Habyarimana was shot down, which unleashed the mass violence.

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The program concentrates on African politics, governance, and continental development, often blending regional geopolitics with on-the-ground reporting and cultural commentary. Episodes frequently feature expert analysis from regional analysts, journalists, and policymakers, with a focus on governance, corruption, elections, security, and the role of Africa in world affairs. A standout quality is the cross-city, pan-African framing, pairing local perspectives with broader international dynamics, and a willingness to critique institutions with humor and candor. Listeners likely value timely, opinionated discourse that connects domestic political events to regional and global currents, and they may appreciate diverse voices from multiple Afri... more

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