Sami Awami

Zia Sharir, a journalist with the BBC Afghan Service, shares insights from his year-long investigation into the Taliban's internal rift, revealing a power struggle between hardliners and those advocating for international engagement and women's education. Jiragol, an anonymous BBC Persian reporter, sheds light on the violent crackdown on protests in Iran, detailing eyewitness accounts and shocking government actions. Sami Awami discusses the logistical chaos surrounding Uganda's elections, highlighting concerns over voter suppression and accusations against the ruling party.

Wyre Davies, reporting from Ukraine, shares on-the-ground nuclear safety fears and blackout hardships. Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor in Moscow, decodes Kremlin media reactions to Western moves. Carolyn Lamberley, feature reporter, recounts her personal experience with France’s egg-freezing law. Sami Awami, Kampala correspondent, explores youth voting under Museveni. Tim Hartley, football reporter, examines Morocco’s AFCON spending and youth protests.

Sami Awami, BBC correspondent in Kampala, gives on-the-ground reporting of Uganda’s charged election mood and voter interviews. Emery Patrick Efibole, art history professor from the University of Abomey-Calavi, explains Vodun Days, its rituals, diaspora return and cultural revival in Ouidah. They discuss security, youth perspectives, ritual practices and efforts to reframe Vodun as cultural pride.