Today on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor delivers a critical analysis of the unfolding situation in Mali. He examines the alliance between the Malian transitional government and Russian forces, exploring how local troops and their new partners are jointly engaged in holding off a relentless insurgent onslaught. Tune in as Professor Lumumba dissects the geopolitical chess game, the sovereignty implications, and what this uneasy marriage means for the future of the Sahel.

Lumumba’s Africa focuses on the past and current issues affecting the African continent; Filmed amidst the beautiful landscapes of Kenya and hosted by Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, the show looks at the many dichotomies of Africa: why are some of the economies thriving while others stall; why conflicts emerge and refuse to die down, and why despite colonialism being ‘gone’, it still ruins the prosperity of nations.