Podcasts: election

In this week's podcast, we focus on South Africa's new president, Jacob Zuma. Radio journalist Romie Singh in Johannesburg looks at the man and at the situation in the country.

In the first section of Replay, our news programme on Spotlight Audio, Romie Singh explains how recent local elections in Iraq may give clues to the country's future.

Later this month, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. He has already chosen many members of his team. We take a look at some of the choices he has made.

Many political analysts have been presenting their personal opinions on the upcoming US election. One such analyst is Rachel Marsden from Canada. Find out about the controversial new pin-up girl of America's far right.

Until recently, Kenya was considered a model African nation. The economy appeared stable, and there were few reports of tribal or other conflict. All that changed after the disputed national election last December, when angry protests quickly turned violent.