Join us for our explosive year-ender special, bringing together the most powerful, controversial and uncensored interviews from across the continent. This is the truth about African power - who's fighting for it, who's paying the price and who refuses to be silenced. In this landmark episode, rounding off 2025, we dive deep into the struggles for democracy. justice and dignity featuring:

Nigeria's DELE FAROTIMI, The Lawyer who Went to Jail: Hear from the revered lawyer and pro-democracy activist immediately following his release from jail. Dele details his relentless criticism of his country's justice system and government, and why he believes he has no choice but to fight for change.

Uganda's BOBI WINE: His Dangerous Race to the Top; We sit down with Uganda's main opposition leader as he gears up to challenge a decades-old regime under incredibly oppressive conditions. His message of defiance is consistent and resolute.

Nigeria's PETER OBI: The Man Who Would Be President: 'The President in Waiting' addresses the core issues crippling the current government, how he sees his path to victory and his candid answer to the critical question: Can an Igbo candidate truly win the presidency in Nigeria?

Zambia's DORA SILIYA: The Minister Who Fought a Tide of Slurs: the former six-time minister reveals the painful, sexist smear campaign alleging she slept her way to the top. This is her powerful, emotional account of battling political slander and paving the way for more women to enter African politics.

The tide of social media content on BURKINA FASO'S Captain IBRAHIM TRAORE is ther subject of our conversation with journalist DAVID HUNDEYIN. How much of it is true? And how much is false?

Zambia's President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Africa Here and Now, tells of his wrangle with the family of his deceased predecessor, Edgar Lungu, over where the remains of the former president should be buried. He addresses the controversial allegations of WITCHCRAFT being involved. President Hichilema also answers a question that many have thought, but not dared to ask: Why does he often wear WHITE GLOVES?

THE CALL FOR AFRICA FIRST: Former AU Ambassador, Dr ARIKANA CHIHOMBORI delivers her sharp, compelling answer to global politics in the Trump era: if the west says America first, then Africa's response must be a definitive ' AFRICA FIRST'.

A ROYAL TRAGEDY: An Ethiopian Prince reveals the true saga surrounding the overthrow of his grandfather, EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE, Ethiopia's last Emperor. Prince Be'ede Mariam gives us a detailed and moving account of life in the palace with his grandfather and what happened when the soldiers came for him.