Just two days before Uganda’s elections, the internet was shut down—cutting off millions from access to information, digital participation, and real-time reporting.

In this episode of Spark It Podcast, we unpack what this internet shutdown means for Uganda’s democracy, transparency, and accountability, with a special focus on youth voices, civic participation, and digital rights. We explore how the loss of internet access affects voters, journalists, civil society, and election observers, and what this moment signals about the future of democratic processes in Uganda and across Africa.

From government justifications around security to the real-life impact on citizens, this conversation asks critical questions: Who benefits when digital spaces are silenced? What happens to trust in elections? And how can young people continue to demand accountability in the face of shrinking civic space?

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in African politics, digital rights, election integrity, youth activism, and the future of democracy.

In this episode of the Spark It Podcast, we unpack South Sudan’s long transitional period, the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, and the repeated extensions that have delayed the country’s path to stability. We explain the purpose of the pre-transitional and transitional phases, the challenges of forming security arrangements, and why elections without key reforms, such as a permanent constitution, a census, and functional institutions, risk deepening insecurity. We also reflect on what ordinary South Sudanese need most: fairness, stability, and meaningful participation in shaping the country’s future. Tune in.

In this episode of the Spark It Podcast, we break down South Sudan’s most dramatic political shake-up in years. We analyze President Salva Kiir’s nine decrees issued in a single night, following the removal of Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. We examine why Kiir acted now, and what these changes reveal about Kiir's strategy, loyalty politics, governance challenges, and the future of the Riek Machar trial. We discuss institutional instability, corruption risks, the growing normalization of reshuffles, and the recycling of loyal politicians like Dr. James Wani Igga, and how these moves signal the effective death of the 2018 peace agreement. A deep, honest, and timely political analysis for anyone following South Sudan politics.