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In tonight's edition, nearly three weeks on from their seizure of Goma, M23 rebels continue their advance to the city of Bukavu.
Also, the conflict is high on the agenda for the Africa Union summit this weekend as the heads of the 55 member states from across the continent gather in Addis Ababa.
And from invasive bugs to toxic pesticides, Kenya's roses are facing some thorny issues this Valentine's Day.
In tonight's edition: Thousands of protesters in Nigeria and dozens in the UK turn out to protest against energy giant Shell at the start of a landmark case in London brought by communities whose livelihoods have been devastated by decades of oil spills.
In tonight's edition: Regional tensions continue to rise as M23 rebels continue their advance through eastern DR Congo. Thousands of people have been killed since the Rwandan-backed rebels stepped up their offensive by capturing Goma in North Kivu. Kinshasa has called for another emergency meeting of the Southern and East African regional blocs over the crisis. Meanwhile, South Africa says at least 14 of its troops in DR Congo have been killed in the conflict.
Fighting erupts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a brief lull in the conflict and a call for a ceasefire by African leaders. Also, as the AI Action Summit wraps up Tuesday in Paris, we head to Sierra Leone in West Africa, where they've already started testing ways to use the technology to shore up a strained education system. Finally, in Kenya, an ice hockey team hopes to shine a spotlight on a sport that remains largely unknown in East Africa.
As Sudan's army makes gains around the capital, the country's military chief says he has plans to form a wartime government in areas controlled by RSF paramilitaries but the prospect splits the country's largest civilian coalition. And, a lobby group for South Africa’s Afrikaner minority is hit with a treason complaint by the MK party over its alleged role in getting US aid pulled out. Also, African ambitions lead the charge in creating a roadmap for AI on the continent.
Diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in DR Congo are getting underway this weekend in Tanzania. As the United Nations warned of regional escalation, the Congolese President is hoping for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional withdrawal of M23 group and its Rwandan allies, but it is unclear whether Kigali is willing to make those concessions. Also in this edition, a grain known as fonio has reemerged in Senegal. Known for its nutritional value, fonio is returning to recipes as an alternative to wheat and rice.
Thousands of people have gathered in Goma to hear from the leader of the M23 rebels, the group behind the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Corneille Nangaa called for a minute's silence for victims of his fighters' takeover of the city, before warning of more unrest and vowing to drive out the government.
In tonight's edition: The M23 launches a new offensive in DR Congo's South Kivu, days before the Rwandan and Congolese presidents are due to attend a crisis summit. Meanwhile, the Rwandan foreign minister speaks to FRANCE 24 and contests UN reports of a Rwandan presence in DR Congo. Plus the future of Kenya's police mission in Haiti is in jeopardy due to Donald Trump's US aid freeze policies.
In tonight's edition: International protests spring up in South Africa and Brussels as demonstrators call for the EU and the global community to do more to sanction those accused of enflaming the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Also this week, 42 mostly Chinese nationals appeared in court in Lagos, accused of being the ringleaders of a cybercrime network. Plus Mali holds its masked dance Dogon festival for the tenth year.
In tonight's edition: As tensions continue to spiral over the rebel conflict in eastern DR Congo, the country's leader and his Rwandan counterpart, who's accused of pulling the strings of the M23 insurgents, agree to attend an emergency regional summit over the deadly fighting. Also, a South African minister accuses Donald Trump of bullying after the US threatens to cut funding to the country over alleged land confiscations.
In tonight's edition: Calm returns to DR Congo's eastern city of Goma as M23 rebels advance south. Also, the Southern African Development Community holds a special meeting in Zimbabwe to discuss the situation in DR Congo. And in Kenya, it's time to fight back after a surge in violence against women.
In tonight's edition: Rwandan President Paul Kagame strongly rejects criticism of his country's involvement in eastern DR Congo, where M23 rebels backed by Kigali appear to have taken control of much of the provincial capital Goma. Hospitals there are struggling to cope with the influx of casualties as fighting continues. Plus, we speak to Joseph Nganga from the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet about easing access to electricity and producing cleaner energy on the continent.
In tonight's edition: The M23 militia has advanced on a new front in eastern DR Congo, seizing two districts in South Kivu province. The Rwandan-backed rebel group reportedly faces little resistance. Meanwhile, East African leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
In tonight's edition: The Congolese city of Goma is a canvas of violence and chaos since M23 rebels have entered the city. As Congolese forces struggle to hold out against the M23 and the Rwandan forces backing them, some of the civilians fleeing are heading over the border into Rwanda, the very country accused of enflaming the conflict.
In tonight's edition: The Congolese army fights to hold off M23 forces from the besieged city of Goma as fierce battling kills scores and sends thousands fleeing to safety. Also, the African Union's peace and security council calls an emergency meeting about the crisis. Plus, host nation Morocco will face Comoros in Rabat for the opening match of the men's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In tonight's edition: The UN says its peacekeepers are engaged in '"intense" fighting with M23 rebels on the outskirts of Goma. Also, at least 242 million children had their schooling disrupted last year due to conflict and extreme climate events, half of them in Africa. Finally, the sperm whale is one of the most social creatures. We take you for a dive off the beautiful coast of Mauritius.
In tonight's edition: M23 rebels are on the edge of Goma in eastern Congo and thousands of people have been displaced. We speak to MSF Operations Coordinator for Central Africa Emmanuel Lampaert. And, access to social media is now blocked in South Sudan for at least 30 days after videos of attacks against South Sudanese nationals in Sudan emerge. Also, we head to Mozambique where recent protests are hitting businesses hard.
M23 rebels continue to make significant advances in eastern DR Congo. They have seized the strategic town of Minova, a key supply route to the provincial capital Goma. Also, what will US involvement in the conflict look like with Donald Trump back in power? This as the new US president once again takes his country out of the Paris climate agreement. We discuss what this means for Africa, which emits only a fraction of the world's CO2.
In tonight's edition: South Sudan declared a nighttime curfew on Friday, a day after anti-Sudan protests degenerated into looting and violence. Also, Rwanda denies reports by UN experts that it is directly supporting the M23, as the conflict between the Congolese army and M23 fighters heats up. Plus we talk to film director Angela Wanjiku Wamai as her movie "Shimoni" is about to be released in France.
Dozens of bodies have been rescued from a disused South African gold mine at Stilfontein where hundreds of illegal miners had been trapped for months. Also, Senegalese employees working for the French army fear losing their jobs after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the French army must leave. Plus, as the African Nations Championship tournament is postponed, we look into why the Confederation of African Football deemed the host countries "not ready".
Mozambique's new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in in the capital Maputo. In his first presidential address, he pledged to promote unity in a nation scarred by post-election violence. Venancio Mondlane, the candidate who came second in October's election, continues to contest the results and called for a national strike in protest. Demonstrations left at least seven people dead this Wednesday.
In eastern DR Congo, fierce fighting is still raging between the army and M23 rebels. They have been clashing particularly in the Masisi and Lubero areas of North Kivu. The Congolese army says it has launched a counteroffensive after the M23 captured the strategic town of Masisi.
In Sudan, there's been jubilation in the capital of Al-Jazirah state after it was recaptured by the army. People in Wad Madani are hailing the takeover as a possible turning point in what has been a devastating civil war.
For the second year in a row, the city of Ouidah in Benin is playing host to Vodun Days – a celebration of the region's long spiritual traditions. FRANCE 24's correspondent Lilaafa Amouzou visited the festival and found out about efforts to dismantle myths about Vodun.
Black children often don't see themselves reflected in mass-market toys. We meet a UK-based Cameroonian entrepreneur who decided to act. She created a line of dolls celebrating African beauty, with the mission of empowering the next generation.
In tonight's edition, Senegal is on the home stretch of Sunday's parliamentary elections, a decisive moment for the ruling party PASTEF, in its quest for a majority in the National Assembly.
Also, an Amnesty International report discloses that French-manufactured military technology was found in Sudan.
And economists say developing countries need at least 1 trillion dollars per year by the end of the decade to cope with climate change.
In tonight's edition, voters in Somaliland turned out Wednesday to choose their next president.
Also, In Uganda, two young influencers were arrested this week for insulting President Museveni on Tiktok.
And Gabonese will cast their vote this Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution.
In tonight's edition: Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Issak, who has been imprisoned without charge for over 23 years, is awarded the Swedish Edelstam Prize for his fight for freedom of expression. Also, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko urges revenge for attacks on his supporters. Plus we report on how Cynthia Stimpel, the woman who exposed corruption at South African Airways during the years of state capture, is embarking on a 700 kilometre hike to highlight the need for greater whistleblower protection in the country.
In tonight's edition: COP29 kicks off in Baku as African nations call for more funds to fight the impact of climate change. Also, in Mauritania, a corruption scandal is threatening to put the country’s anti-migration partnership with the European Union at risk. Finally, people in Ivory Coast and France are marking 20 years since one of the bloodiest chapters in contemporary Franco-Ivorian relations, in which France opened fire on civilians.
In tonight's edition; Botswana's new president Duma Boko is sworn in after his landslide election victory ousted the party that had ruled for nearly 60 years. Also, tensions are still running high in Mozambique after the October 9 election. Finally, urban cycling has gained momentum in Senegal's capital Dakar, offering the chance to boost green transportation.
Violent protests have escalated in Mozambique, with authorities reportedly using live rounds on citizens to quash dissent following a challenged election. Demonstrations began when opposition leader Venancio Mondlane’s lawyer was assassinated in his car, leading to outcries of government repression and election fraud. Now, with a rising death toll, some are desperately trying to flee the country.
In Uganda, Donald Trump's victory in the United States brings joy to even the top levels of the state and military. The Biden administration had imposed numerous sanctions on officials, military personnel and police officers over the past few years for corruption and human rights violations. Meanwhile, an anti-LGBTQ law slowed down US development aid to the country. Some high-ranking Ugandan officials are hoping for a change.
Healthcare professionals in Kenya are keenly watching the results of the US presidential election. The US and Kenya have strong partnerships in the military, economic and health sectors. In fact, Kenya’s healthcare system relies heavily on funding from Washington, which is crucial for US diplomatic influence in the region.
As attention turns to the United States ahead of the presidential election, we examine what's at stake for African nations. The vote could have large implications for the continent, given the huge economic and political influence that Washington holds. So which outcome will be better for Africa? A continuation of a Democratic White House with Kamala Harris or another Republican administration under Donald Trump? Political analyst Asanda Ngoasheng gives us her take.
After nearly 6 decades in power, the Botswana Democratic Party won only four parliamentary seat as voters rejected the party that has governed the country since the 1966 independence. Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change will replace President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who conceded defeat.
Kenya's high court on Thursday lifted orders barring the swearing-in of the newly appointed deputy president Kithure Kindiki, whose predecessor has launched legal challenges over his removal from office by impeachment.
October 30, 1974, is a legendary date in Congolese history. On that day, Muhammad Ali faced off against George Foreman in a world heavyweight championship boxing match in Kinshasa. Fifty years on, young boxers continue to draw inspiration from the event. Meanwhile, former Rwandan doctor Eugène Rwamucyo is handed a 27-year jail sentence after being found guilty of complicity in the country's 1994 genocide. Finally, diamond-rich Botswana voted in general elections this Wednesday, with the ruling party vying to extend its 58 years in power.
Northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks. Engineers have been unable to carry out repairs due to insecurity. The Transmission Company of Nigeria says gunmen are occupying the area where the line is damaged. The power supply is crippled in 19 of Nigeria's 36 states, depriving millions of electricity and paralysing economic activity. There are now plans to deploy troops to the affected areas.
The UN Security Council met in New York on Monday to discuss the violence in Sudan, where civilians are increasingly caught in the crossfire. This is particularly the case since Friday in the state of al-Jazira, which had until now been relatively spared from the violence. RSF paramilitaries ran riot there, killing more than 120 people in one town alone, according to Sudan's health minister.
Protests quickly erupted across Mozambique on Thursday as the ruling Frelimo party was announced to have held onto power in this month's disputed election. It means Daniel Chapo will suceed President Filipe Nyusi, following a poll that both the opposition and EU observers suspect was neither free not fair.
Ghana's ruling NPP party has accused the speaker of parliament of undermining democracy, a day after he indefinitely suspended it following a walkout by MPs. The NPP claims Alban Bagbin is biased towards the opposition NDC amidst a high-stakes standoff over who can claim a razor-slim majority in parliament. It comes just a few months before national elections. FRANCE 24's Justice Baidoo gives us his analysis in this edition of Eye on Africa.
Have you heard of the Kenyan Ice Lions? They are Kenya's ice hockey team. Aside from South Africa, Kenya is the only sub-Saharan African country with an ice rink. Recently, the team achieved a significant milestone: they are now members of the International Ice Hockey Federation and they're dreaming of competing on the international stage. Our correspondents report.
It's been a day of unrest in Maputo, Mozambique, in the wake of the killing of two members of the political opposition on Saturday. This Monday, police fired tear gas at protesters, who were demonstrating against the killings and what they say is electoral fraud. Meanwhile, it's been six weeks since the Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was killed by her former boyfriend in Kenya. The attack underscores a troubling trend of male violence against female athletes. Finally, it’s been a week without new cases of the Marburg virus in Rwanda, marking a tentative sign of optimism in fighting the Ebola-like disease.
In tonight's edition: Kenyan President William Ruto names his new deputy, but the previous vice president is fighting his impeachment. Also, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits the country's eastern region amid devastation caused by floods. Finally, we speak to South African fine artist Reggie Khumalo about his exhibit at the “Also Known As Africa” art fair here in Paris.
In tonight's edition: Kenya’s Senate votes to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an impeachment trial over alleged corruption. Also, the UN's climate chief says that richer countries must do more to fund poorer nations' races to combat global warming. Plus, we report on increased demand for childcare options in the Ivory Coast as more women take their careers to the next level.
More than 140 people died overnight in northern Nigeria when an overturned tanker truck exploded as crowds gathered around it to collect fuel, according to the latest figures released by emergency services on Wednesday.
The Rwandan authorities are committing serious human rights violations in detention centres, notably by torturing detainees, the NGO Human Rights Watch warned on Tuesday, denouncing the impunity enjoyed by those responsible. Rwanda, which has been ruled for three decades by President Paul Kagame, is regularly accused by NGOs of repressing freedom of expression, criticism and political opposition.
The army continues to advance on the Sudanese capital, days after dozens are killed in air strikes on Khartoum. The devastating 18-month war has created the world's biggest humanitarian crisis and rolled back regional economic growth.
In tonight's edition: An additional 600 Kenyan officers are to be sent to Haiti, a pledge following the Haitian PM's visit to Kenya. Also, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa survives the so-called 'Farmgate' scandal after criminal charges against him are dropped. And solar power could be the solution to fill the energy gap in Africa, but now some say this can be achieved by 2030, in just over 5 years’ time.
In tonight's edition: An indefinite strike is voted in Ghana by a major union whose members want to force the government to ban gold mining in forest reserves, farmlands and rivers. Also, we bring you an exclusive interview with Abdulwahid al-Nur, the leader of the Sudan Liberation Army Al-Nur, which is not involved in the conflict in Sudan but says it wants to help displaced civilians. And in Kenya, artificial intelligence is transforming the fight against the mental health crisis.
Mauritius says the UK's handing over of the long-contested Chagos Islands draws an important line under the archipelago's colonial history. The remote Indian Ocean islands were Britain's last African colony. The UK severed the Chagos Islands from Mauritius in 1965 and up to 2,000 Chagossians were expelled to make way for a military base. Mauritius says it's high time the colonial bullying was addressed. Now some Chagos islanders want to return to their ancestral home.
A skeleton billed as being the oldest complete human remains ever found are at the heart of Kenya's latest tourism campaign. "Turkana Boy" is a symbol of the country's positioning as the cradle of humanity. But people living near the site where the archaeological treasure was found say that they feel sidelined.
In tonight's edition, a former Rwandan doctor is on trial in Paris for allegedly helping destroy evidence of some of the killings.
Also, Kenyan lawmakers have started the process of removing the country's deputy president from office.
And Maracana has its own World Cup happening right now in Ivory Coast.
In tonight's edition, Rwanda raises the alarm as eight people died after getting the Marburg disease, a highly contagious virus with Ebola-like symptoms.
Also, the UAE is to file an official complaint with the African Union over what it calls a heinous attack on its mission in Khartoum.
And our focus is on the Pinnacle Point site in South Africa: it's part of the World Heritage Site thanks to its caves, which are more than a hundred thousand years old.
Forty-two South African freedom fighters have been honoured in their homeland after their bodies were repatriated from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The activists died there in exile decades ago during the struggle against Apartheid. Their return is part of a government programme to bring closure to their families, who have long wished to bury their loved ones on home soil.
Fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo is the man behind one of South Africa's most influential labels, MaXhosa. His designs have been showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and he's a regular highlight of fashion weeks. Currently in town for the Paris edition, he joined Georja Calvin-Smith in the Eye on Africa studio to talk about weaving Xhosa tradition with the avant garde and how African designers are shaking up the fashion world.
The civil war in Sudan is amongst the world's worst, yet it attracts fatally little diplomatic action. As international leaders meet in New York for the UN General Assembly, the body's secretary general raised the alarm about the escalation in the conflict, and a ministerial meeting tried to ramp up more support. But humanitarian leaders want to see more being tangibly done at the diplomatic level.
After 17 months of a devastating conflict in Sudan, US President Joe Biden calls on the world to stop arming the warring generals. Also, the government in DR Congo frees over 1,500 prisoners detained in the notorious Makala prison, weeks after an deadly attempted jailbreak from the facility. Plus, residents in Brazzaville hold their noses as rubbish piles up in the streets, due to a strike by waste collectors that has lasted more than a week.
Police in Tanzania release three opposition leaders on bail, hours after they were arrested for planning anti-government protests in Dar es Salaam. Also, a court in Zimbabwe denies bail to over 60 opposition figures and activists. And dozens of couples say "I do" during Morocco's Moussem of Imilchil festival. The event is one of the most highly anticipated in the country's cultural calendar.
In tonight's edition, Rwanda kicks off a vaccination campaign against Mpox with one thousand doses donated by Nigeria. Also, Guinea's most wanted fugitive has been extradited from neighbouring Liberia, along with his son. And, Nigeria is hoping to ban plastic water sachets, one of the largest sources of single-use plastic waste in the country.
In South Africa, the government considers how to absorb the impact of around 400 million euros worth of electricity bills still unpaid by some districts. Also, NGOs say that French energy giant TotalEnergies' controversial oil project in northern Uganda, is having devastating effects on biodiversity. And after decades at the forefront of research that has saved or improved countless lives, a South African power couple is awarded a top science prize.
A series of death sentences in a coup trial in DRC is causing a stir both inside the country and abroad. Also, Zimbabwe has followed Namibia in announcing plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals in a bid to tackle the fallout from severe regional drought. And Health experts warn that the intense flooding West Africa's seen this year has ratcheted up the risk of snake bites in the region.
JNIM insurgents claim responsibility for a dawn raid in Bamako that targeted a military training school and airport. It is still unclear if there were any casualties. Meanwhile, DR Congo has inaugurated its first-ever data centre. The banks of servers will store government and commercial data. Finally, in a bid to spotlight the beauty and value of traditional and diverse African aesthetics, a "decolonising beauty" campaign has been launched by the pan-African company Zikora Productions. We speak to its founder, Chika Oduah.
A new musical has opened to audiences in Benin. "The Throne of Béhanzin" tells the story of a king's journey to power, battle for his country and eventual exile to Martinique by colonial ruler France. Meanwhile, a year has passed since Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso formed their own defense pact. The AES confederation has since moved to launch new biometric passports and its own media platform. Finally, an oil refinery in Nigeria that could be a game changer for the country has finally started supplying fuel to local, petrol-starved markets.
In tonight's edition: A death sentence is issued for 37 Congolese and foreign nationals who were found guilty of terrorism after an attempt to overthrow the president of DR Congo. Also, the WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against Mpox. And what protection do you get if you're unemployed or a mother with a newborn on the continent? Not much, according to the latest International Labour Organization report.
Evacuations are being ramped up in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, which is experiencing the worst flooding seen in Borno state in decades. This comes after the Alau Dam gave way on Tuesday, following prolonged strain from intense rain. Hundreds of thousands of people are in danger.
The UN Security Council has unanimously agreed to renew sanctions on Sudan over the devastating toll 18 months of war have taken on civilians. But some human rights activists remain concerned the measures do not go far enough, as violations, abuse and possible war crimes continue.
In tonight's edition: The man accused of setting Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei on fire and snuffing her promising life out has died. Also, a group of women with Congolese mothers and Belgian fathers take on the Belgian state: they've appealed an earlier ruling against their case, which accused the Belgian colonial power of persecution by having forcibly removed thousands of mixed-race children from their parents. Plus, Tunisian media are feeling pressure from the authorities in the run-up to the October presidential elections, as journalists say they've lost their accreditation and faced intimidation.
In tonight's edition, a fuel tanker collides head on with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria, killing at least 48 people. Also, at least four people died off the coast of Senegal after their boat sank as they tried to get to Europe. And eight thousand churches across Rwanda are ordered to close their doors as the government says the places of worship failed to comply with health and safety regulations.
A horrific and devastating fire: these are the words of Kenyan President William Ruto following the tragedy that struck a school in Nyeri County. The blaze broke out in a boarding school late on Thursday night. By Friday, 18 children were confirmed dead and dozens were still unaccounted for. The incident has sparked grief and anger over the widespread flouting of fire safety regulations in the country.
The world of athletics loses one of its own to gender-based violence. Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being set on fire by a former boyfriend, shocking the world of sport and beyond. The Ugandan distance runner lived and trained in Kenya, where activists say women face an epidemic of femicide.
Nigeria continues to raise the bar for the continent's powerlifters. We speak to Ester Nworgu, who claimed silver at the Paralympic Games in Paris – despite dislocating her shoulder just days before her event. Also in this edition, we go to Beijing, where African leaders have gathered for a high-stakes summit. China is the continent's largest lender and has pumped billions into its infrastructure. African nations are now seeking a more balanced trade.
Ugandan distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei is in intensive care in Kenya after her boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her on fire. She reportedly sustained 80% burns in the attack. Our analyst says it's part of an epidemic of gender-based violence in Africa.
Several people have reportedly been killed during an attempted jailbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. Gunshots rang out overnight at Makala prison in Kinshasa. It's the country's largest incarceration facility - and has long been dangerously overcrowded.
Gabon's Transitional President Brice Oligui Nguema leads events to mark one year since a military coup ended more than half a century of iron-fisted rule by the Bongo dynasty. In an address to the Gabonese people, Nguema said the nation was rebuilding itself around republican values. Our expert guest Douglas Yates explores what's next for Gabon.
In DR Congo, it’s been one year since soldiers cracked down on a religious sect that had been planning an anti-UN protest, shooting 56 people dead. But survivors say justice has not been done. Our correspondent reports.
Africa's Paralympic journey is taken up a notch here in Paris as the Games kick off in style. With every cycle, the continent's athletes rise to greater heights and prominence in adaptive sports. We take a closer look.
Prosecutors seek the death penalty for 50 of the 51 men on trial over May's coup attempt in DR Congo. About half a dozen of the defendants are foreign nationals, including three Americans.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 3.4% of the 16,700 recorded mpox cases have died. The government has announced a response and hopes to receive the first vaccine doses this week. But in the meantime, medical teams are tending to more and more infected people, particularly in the east of the country, the epicentre of the outbreak. Our correspondents report.
For the first time in months a trickle of aid makes it through from Chad into the Sudanese region of Darfur. The border crossing has been temporarily reopened for humanitarian deliveries desperately needed after 16 months of war.
Dangote refinery has been struggling to secure enough to meet its 650,000 barrel per day capacity, that's despite Nigeria being the continent's top oil producer and the Dangote site being one of africa's largest.
Red-faced Kenyan police on Tuesday arrested eight of their own officers and launched a manhunt after a man accused of murdering and dismembering 42 women escaped from a Nairobi police cell along with a dozen other people.
For World Humanitarian day, the UN released its annual stats for the number of humanitarian workers killed on the job. 2023 has broken all records, with 280 having lost their lives worldwide. Most of them, 163, were killed in Gaza, but the African nations of South Sudan and Sudan a also appear on this grim podium.
A court in Zimbabwe has denied bail to three prominent activists after they protested for the release of detained opposition leader Jameson Timba. Rights groups say it's part of a crackdown on dissent ahead of the Southern African Development Community summit, opening in Harare on Saturday.
Meanwhile in Tunisia, at least seven women politicians, activists and journalists languish behind bars. Supporters say their prosecutions are politically motivated.
World's Health organization Director-General has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). The current strain is more virulent than that which caused the 2022 10 month global Mpox outbreak. Africa has a tougher time responding because of a scarcity of vaccines. Until that gap is filled, which may take months, health NGOs have been emphasing the importance of sanitation basics in the push back against the spread of the virus.
Africa's main public health body has declared a continental emergency over an agressive strain of the mpox virus. Tens of thousands of people have been infected in an outbreak that began in Democratic Republic of Congo last September and has since spread to neighbouring countries. The head of CDC has made a "clarion call" for action to quash the outbreak.
In Sudan, aid fails to get through but weapons are in ample supply. We hear from Sudanese campaigner Kholood Khair as she heads to New York to brief the UN Security Council on the crisis consuming her homeland.
It's the end of an era for Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei. The athlete who was crowned Olympic champion in the 10,000m at the Stade de France on Saturday announced on Tuesday that he would not be taking part in the 5,000m at the Paris Games, where he is the defending champion.
Hardship protests continue in Nigeria even though the size of rallies shrinks. Meanwhile, the Kremlin denies having anything to do with demonstrators arrested in northern states for carrying Russian flags. Also, a mutated mpox strain that health officials warn is the most dangerous yet is behind the spread of cases from DR Congo to neighboring countries. Finally, boxer Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first refugee to secure an Olympic medal. She will be leaving with at least a bronze. Originally from Cameroon, she now lives in the UK and cannot go back to her homeland because of her sexuality.
Hundreds of Mogadishu residents gathered at Lido Beach on Monday to denounce the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Somali capital over the weekend. Authorities say 37 people were killed and over 200 injured in an attack claimed by the al Qaeda-affiliated group Al Shabaab. Meanwhile, Ukraine argues Mali's junta leaders acted too quickly in cutting diplomatic ties. Bamako accused Kyiv of backing Tuareg rebels, who killed several Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner fighters earlier in July. Finally, Nigeria has unveiled a 2.5-ton elephant sculpture made of the fragments of confiscated tusks, as the country seeks to shed light on poaching.
Nationwide protests against Nigeria's rising cost of living enter their second day. Demonstrators have clashed with police, prompting authorities to enforce curfews across several northern states. Also in this edition, a pipeline carrying oil from Niger to Benin is under continued threat of attacks by armed rebels. The assaults risk hampering growth in Niger, where oil exports are crucial to the economy. Finally, the Kigali Cine Junction Festival turns the streets of Rwanda's capital into one giant cinema.
Ibrahima Diaw is representing Senegal at the 2024 Olympics in table tennis. He easily beat Nepal's Santoo Shrestha (4-0) in the first round, but fell to Hong Kong's Chun Ting Wong (4-3) in the round of 32 on July 29. This brings the 32-year-old player's Olympic tournament to a close. He shares with us his experience of the competition.
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan struck a defiant tone on Wednesday after a drone hit an army base he was visiting in eastern Sudan, casting doubt on recent efforts to bring an end to the country's 15-month civil war. The attack took place at a graduation ceremony at the Gibeit army base, killing five people.
Algeria pulls its ambassador to France after paris throws is support behind Morocco's stalled plan to establish limited autonomy for Western Sahara. The move puts France at odds with Algiers which backs Polisario front separatists demanding full independence.
Tatjana Smith took South Africa's first gold of the Paris Olympics on Monday and added the 100 metres breaststroke title to the 200 metres she won at Tokyo 2021 under her maiden name of Schoenmaker.
African sporting fans are holding their breath on the eve of the official kick off of the Paris olympics. Some of the action has already kicked off with the rugby sevens and football having started on Wednesday. Two sports that are particulalry close to the heart of many South African followers of the games. Sports, Arts and Culture minister Gayton Mckenzie told Georja Calvin-smith about the squad's excitement about going for gold in the French capital.
Four opposition ministers are amongst Kenya's newly reformed cabinet. President William Ruto has invited them to be part of his national unity government as he scrambles to ease a crisis that forced him to sack almost his entire cabinet earlier this month. All four are leading figures in Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the main party in the Azimio opposition coalition. Their inclusion is in response to weeks of youth-led, nationwide anti-government protests.
The desperate search for survivors of a landslide in southern Ethiopia continued on Tuesday. At least 229 people have been killed, swept away in its path on Monday. Also, in the wake of over six weeks of anti-government protests in Kenya, scores of people are arrested in neighbouring Uganda as police cracked down on young people who defied a ban and marched against state corruption. Finally, we hear from Sudanese analyst Omar Digna about why a multitude of mediation attempts in the conflict have failed so far.
Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world's largest drawing by an individual. His massive artwork, spanning an impressive 1,050 square metres, surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square metres held by Ravi Soni from India. David is now waiting for his achievement to be certified by Guinness World Record officials.
In tonight's edition: Kenya's president unveils his new cabinet following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. William Ruto says his country is in urgent need of transformation. Also, airports, banking and healthcare are all hit by a massive tech failure. When Microsoft sneezes, the world catches a cold – including in South Africa, where customers struggled to get access to their bank accounts. Finally, Ghana's cocoa output is only half its average, with harvest almost complete. The world's second-largest grower has been hit by swollen shoot disease.
Cameroon's capital Yaoundé recently held a photographic exhibition paying tribute to famous saxophonist Manu Dibango, who died of Covid in 2020The exhibition “Soul Makossa Man”, was bought to life by journalist and photographer Samuel Nja'kwa, who moved around with the late artist for about 20 years.
Africa's creative sectors have gone from strength to strength over the years, with the rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano and names like Burna boy, Davido and Tyla becoming household names around the world, the continent's widespread cultural influence is undeniable. Challenges, however, still remain. Kayode Adebayo, founder and one of the directors of the Arts Connect Africa organisation which helps professionalise the promotion of African culture and music, speaks to FRANCE 24.
A suspected Kenyan serial killer claims to have mutilated and murdered dozens of women over just a couple of years. Collins Khalusa was arrested while watching the Euro finals, after the bodies of nine women were found dumped in a quarry in Nairobi.
In Rwanda, incumbent President Paul Kagame, who has been in power for 24 years, is seeking a fourth term in the presidential elections on July 15. After launching a major national tour 3 weeks ago, visiting more than 30 cities and villages, on Friday he gathered tens of thousands of supporters on the hills of Kigali, the capital. Re-elected with 99% in 2017, Kagame faces only 2 candidates, with only one being a real opponent, who garnered just 1% of the vote in the last election.
A large percentage of the world's workforce will be African by 2050, but the continent needs more jobs and more strategic investment to match the potential and expectations of its greatest asset: its people. We get a breakdown on a way forward from Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir, director of the OECD Development Centre. Meanwhile, Kenyan President William Ruto sacks almost all his ministers as he scrambles to contain the fallout from weeks of anti-government rallies. Finally, a new contender on the Central African Republic's beer market uses hot tactics to go after drinkers.
It sounds like a you problem... Kigali says that a refund is not on the table now that the UK's new PM, Keir Starmer, has scrapped the controversial deportation plan. Hundreds of millions of pounds have already been spent building homes as planned. Meanwhile, a deal signed between Benin and Nigeria in May allowing goods from the port of Cotonou to be transported to Niger through northern Nigeria has come as a lifesaver to those who rely on the free flow of trade between the countries. Finally, despite only becoming a nation in 2011, South Sudan has already turned out an impressive array of athletes who have taken the international basketball scene by storm.
In tonight's edition, Ethiopia's prime minister becomes the first foreign leader to visit Sudan since its descent into brutal conflict as trapped residents from the besieged city of Al Fashir speak of drones hunting down civilians in the streets.
Also, neighbouring South Sudan is facing more economic turbulence as the value of its currency, continues to plummet. Civil servants now earn a monthly salary of just €14.
And women continue to be on the front lines of the fallout of war. I speak to a leading voice in women's rights in conflict settings about what can be done to shore up protections in Niger.
In tonight's edition, the man accused of orchestrating the deaths in the notorious Shakahola forest massacres appears in court on terror charges. The bodies of hundreds of followers of self appointed religious leader Paul Mackenzie have been dug up from the wilderness.
Also, US troops pull out from their base in Niger's capital, completing a key phase in their total withdrawal from the country that was ordered by the military junta.
And hundreds of thousands of families in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado region continue to struggle daily with the aftermath of an underreported conflict. I hear from one of the UN chiefs trying to improve the conditions of the millions of displaced.
In tonight's edition: Kenyan President William Ruto proposes new economic measures and goes on social media to apologise for police brutality during anti-tax protests. Also, a decade after Ebola, Sierra Leone is now battling another outbreak: Lassa fever. The mortality rate has skyrocketed in recent years. And in Morocco, where the country's wine industry is thriving, less well-known but crucial to the sector is the activity of cork harvesting.
Kenya's presidency says it has ordered a review of salary increases for public servants in an apparent move to defuse tensions after a wave of sometimes deadly anti-government protests. We take a closer look.
Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago.
Nigeria is reeling from a string of suicide bombings that killed at least 32 people in the northeastern town of Gwoza. Saturday's blasts targeted a wedding, a hospital and a funeral. Meanwhile, opposition parties take more than a third of ministries in South Africa's painfully haggled out new cabinet. Finally, South African scientists are doing what they can to put poachers off from hunting rhinos, including by introducing radioactive material into the animals' horns.
In tonight's edition, Kenya mourns the dead after days of violence against tax hikes while some are calling for fresh protests and for President Ruto to resign, despite his u-turn on the financial bill.
In Kenya, police clash with protesters who continued to gather in Kenya, a day after president Ruto withdrew his unpopular tax bill. Two people were killed.
Kenya's President William Ruto has announced that the government’s controversial tax bill will be withdrawn. It comes after at least 22 people were killed in protests against the bill on Tuesday, according to Kenya’s Human Rights Commission. The organisation has said that the death toll is likely to rise as more information becomes available.
At least five people have been killed during huge protests in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Police and demonstrators clashed over planned tax increases.
Kenyan police officers assigned to a mission to tackle rampant gang violence in Haiti are leaving Kenya imminently, four officers on the mission and a former police officer said. The country volunteered to lead an international force to tackle violence in the Caribbean nation, where gangs control most of the capital Port-au-Prince and have carried out widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
A top court in Namibia has ruled colonial-era laws banning same-sex relationships were unconstitutional, in a case brought by a local LGBTQ+ activist. Also in the programme, Kenyan protesters call for a national shutdown to oppose new tax hikes. We also visit Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, where a chimpanzee refuge is trying to save the threatened apes from the brink. And we meet the man who immortalised Ghana: legendary photographer James Barnor.
In tonight's edition, young Kenyans take to the streets protesting tax plans to hike the cost of essentials.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term. The reelection of the head of the ANC came with the help of coalition parties. It's the first time the ANC has needed to form a government of national unity, or GNU, in 30 years. South Africans are hoping that this new political setup will be able to deliver.
In tonight's edition : Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year's controversial finance bill, including a 16% levy on bread, after a public outcry.
South Africa's political landscape is still settling after the African National Congress's rush to form a government of national unity after failing to win a parliamentary majority in last month's election. Party leader Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected as the country's president, but the ANC is still announcing new partners. The collective that it's cobbled together so far represents 273 seats in the National Assembly. However, Jacob Zuma's MK party has said it will join an alliance with the opposition.
South Africa holds its first parliamentary session after its historic seventh election in which the ANC lost its majority in parliament. The coalition government as it stands has the ANC joining forces with the opposition DA and the smaller IFP, as well as relative newcomers the Patriotic Alliance.
The UN Security Council has called for an end to the RSF paramilitary's brutal siege of the Darfuri city of El Fasher. We hear rare testimony from one resident who managed to escape but whose family is still stuck in the gunfire and bombings. Also, it has been two years since M23 rebels captured DR Congo's major town of Bunagana, with no end in sight to the fighting. Plus we head to Elmina in Ghana, where the Edina Bakatue Festival is celebrating 500 years of history.
In tonight's edition: As the World Health Organization warns of the prospect of mass starvation in war-stricken Sudan, we speak to the former director of Médecins Sans Frontières about the devastation being wrought on the Darfuri city of El Fasher. Also, as Ghana moves a step closer to unlocking millions in support from the International Monetary Fund by settling a deal to restructure debt owed to creditor nations, we hear from business leaders who are pitching for investment. Plus, Kenyan and Nigerian content producers who use Facebook and Instagram will be paid by Meta from this month.
Saulos Chilima, the vice president of Malawi, and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared from airport radars. Roughly 24 hours later, the wreck of a plane has been found with no survivors on board.
Three Americans appear in court over last month's botched coup attempt in DR Congo. The defendants could be facing the death penalty after being accused of terrorism, murder and criminal association. Also, pro-democracy activists in Sudan say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed around 40 people in the city of Omdurman. Meanwhile, the African Union condemns the RSF for an attack on village in Al-Jazira state, which left 150 people dead, including 35 children. Finally, we see how on the Tunisian island of Djerba, one man is using AI to preserve his Muslim community's cultural heritage.
In tonight's edition: Russia's foreign minister arrives in Chad on the last leg of his Africa tour, which has been marked by strong anti-Western sentiment. Also, at the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, South Korea announces plans to ramp up rice production in Africa. And we head to Cameroon, where Penja white pepper is now a protected label.
South Africa prepares for complicated coalition talks after the ANC lost its historic majority over the weekend. Dozens of African heads of State head to Seoul for a summit aimed at deepening ties with South Korea. And we head to Ethiopia where Tigray is slowly trying to emerge from the shadow of the war.
Nigeria unions launched an indefinite general strike in a bid to raise the minimum wage. The government's current offer is 60,000 naira a month.. which is about 37 euro.. The country's grappling with the fallout from the worst cost of living crisis in a generation and strikers kicked off the standoff in Lagos and Abuja by shutting down power, disrupting flights and shutting schools..
With vote counting almost complete, it's clear that the ruling ANC party cannot win an overall majority in South Africa's parliament. That means coalition talks are ahead. Also in this edition, Kenyans who say they've suffered from abuses by British soldiers seek justice. Plus, we meet young environmental activists who are trying to make a difference in the political sphere and on the ground.
The ANC is on course to drop below 50% of seats in parliament meaning that the ruling party would have to form a coalition to be reelected to form a new government. Around 100,000 Gazans may have crossed over into Egypt since Israel began its retaliatory bombardment of the Palestinian territory over Hamas's brutal crossborder attack last October. Members of the Maqam folk band are helping each other soothe the suffering through music.
In tonight's edition: Vote counting is underway in South Africa as millions of people turn out to this landmark election three decades after the end of apartheid in a poll that could see the ruling ANC party fighting to protect its grip on power.
One day ahead of general elections in South Africa, we look ahead at what's at stake for the ruling African National Congress - in danger of losing their majority for the first time since the birth of democracy. In a country where youth make up the majority of the population, a bleak outlook is keeping them from the polls/ And we meet the Senegalese rifleman who will carry the Olympic flame.
‘Gunshots morning and night we are struggling’, in a rare testimony from the besieged Sudanese city of El-Fasher. One resident speaks of fear and frustration of civilians trying to survive a merciless conflict. Cameroon's Rose Leke is a pioneering Professor who is in town to be honoured for her work against malaria at the L'Oreal Women in Science awards here in Paris. And Benin is planning on allowing citizenship to Afrodescendents.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a president of the national assembly has finally been elected after months of political infighting. The winner, Vital Kamerhe, was subject to an assassination attempt in an attempted coup d’état over the weekend.
In tonight's edition: With one week to go before South Africa heads to the polls, we head to Cape Town where our correspondent tells us what is at stake before the crucial day. And an investigation by Lighthouse Reports accuses the EU of funding serious human rights abuses in Tunisia, Morocco and Mauritania where migrants are dumped in the desert. And we head to VivaTech 2024 where African Agrotech is open for business.
In tonight's edition: Sudan is on the brink of famine and after more than a year of conflict, people struggle to get access to medical facilities. Every child should go to school. That's the Gambia's ambition to make education accessible to all. And we'll go to Senegal where the new government is trying to save the capital's coastline, by suspending a wave of development projects.
In tonight's edition: Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been barred from standing in next week's elections - after the country's top court disqualified him over a previous criminal conviction. Reactions flow in after Sunday's attempted coup in the DRC - which saw three people killed close to the presidential palace. And we follow the first professional female kora player, Sona Jobarteh who's shaking up old traditions.
In tonight's edition: Ousmane Sonko slams the French military presence in Senegal, saying that the foreign military bases are incompatible with the country's sovereignty. Also, South Sudan’s government and rebel groups sign a peace deal to end the war. Finally we talk to the star Nigerian singer Yemi Alade as the Afro pop Femua festival kicks off in Ivory Coast.
In tonight's edition: RSF paramilitary fighters ramp up attacks on the flashpoint Sudanese city of al-Fashir, which is already reeling from war casualties. Meanwhile, South Africa is reopening inquests into the deaths of three prominent anti- apartheid activists. And Tunisian Boxer Khouloud Al-Halimi is training hard for her second Olympics and has big dreams for Paris 2024.
In tonight's edition: Lawyers take to the streets of Tunisia's capital, protesting the arrest of lawyer and TV pundit Sonia Dahmani, a known critic of President Kais Saied. Also, thousands of families have been displaced in Burundi after recent flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Finally we look at the upcoming South African elections where the uncompromising Patriotic Alliance party is looking to make a dent as it gains ground in Western Cape.
Mahamat Idriss Deby says he will serve all Chadians after winning this week's presidential election, but top rival Succès Masra is contesting the result and says he's the winner. Meanwhile in Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo's return is confirmed with his nomination his PPA-CI party as a candidate for the 2025 presidential election. And breakdance will make its Olympic Games debut and a South African dancer is chasing her dream to compete in Paris.
In tonight's edition: In a harrowing investigation, Human Rights Watch has collected stories of survivors in Darfur who faced systematic execution, persecution and abuse by the RSF paramilitary.
In tonight's edition: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signs a party funding bill into law, but opposition parties say the changes are unconstitutional, with some political critics even planning on mounting a legal challenge.
In tonight's edition, rescue teams racing to reach dozens of construction workers trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed multistory apartment building say they've made contact with around a dozen people buried alive in the wreckage.
Monday was voting day in Chad, where nearly 8 million voters were eligible to choose their next president, after three years of military rule under Mahamat Idriss Déby. Analysts widely expect the incumbent to win.
In tonight's edition: Schools will stay closed until further notice in Kenya, as heavy rains that have killed hundreds of people continue. Also, as the world marks Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders says the biggest threats facing journalists are political authorities, including on the African continent. Finally, the Nigerian film industry arrives on the French red carpet. The Nollywood Week film festival opens in Paris, with this year all about the best of African storytelling and cutting-edge technology.
In tonight's edition: Kenya and Tanzania brace for Cyclone Hidaya as heavy rains persist. Also, with millions on the brink of famine in Sudan, we speak to an activist monitoring the crisis who shares his concerns about an imminent attack on the city of El Fasher. Finally, royal treasures looted from Ghana during British colonial rule go on display back home.
The devaluation of the Naira against the dollar has plunged Nigerians into a deep socio-economic crisis. The price of basic foodstuffs can double or even triple in the same day. While 98 million Nigerians were already living in extreme poverty in recent years, this figure could explode by 2024 if the crisis continues. For tens of millions of Nigerians, the reforms designed to attract foreign investors have, above all, caused the cost of living to soar.
In tonight's edition: Striking doctors in Kenya hold out as talks with the government lead nowhere after more than six weeks of industrial action. Also, former South African president Jacob Zuma may not yet have a completely clear run to the May 29 election, as his new party is forced to deny allegations it forged signatures to be on the ballot. And we head to the International Xylophone Festival in Cameroon, where artists celebrate the instrument to prevent it disappearing.
In tonight's edition: Dozens are killed in Kenya after a dam collapsed near the town of Mai Maihu, triggering an emergency order for all reservoirs to be inspected within a day. Also, Darfuri activist Niemat Ahmadi urges the UN Security Council to act on the “worst humanitarian crisis in our lifetime” in Sudan. And we meet Dennis Ombachi, a Kenyan rugby player-turned-Tik Tok sensation thanks to his cooking skills.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened Apple with legal action. Its lawyers accuse the tech giant of buying minerals smuggled from eastern Congo – from mines where human rights are violated by rebels – into neighbouring Rwanda. DR Congo's government is questioning Apple about its knowledge of what it's calling "blood minerals".
Human Rights Watch says 223 civilians were summarily executed by soldiers in a single day in Burkina Faso. Also, heavy rain continues to bring devastation in Kenya's capital Nairobi, with roads turned into rivers. And it's been a year since Ghana started using a new malaria vaccine. Children have received more than two million doses.
In tonight's show: Eye on Africa tours the Hope Hostel in Kigali. It's one of the lodgings prepared by Rwanda to take in migrants deported from Britain, the first of whom could arrive in a few months' time under a controversial policy. Also, black market money traders are rounded up in Zimbabwe as authorities desperately try to stop the slide of the newly introduced Zig currency. And we report on how women are raising their voices ever louder in the growing Egyptian rap scene.
In tonight's edition: Rwanda may be just a few months away from taking in migrants flown over from the UK under a controversial deal. Also, as trade picks up at the border between Niger and Nigeria, importers are happy to resume business after difficult losses of revenue. And we meet Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge, who has his sights set on gold at the Paris Olympics this summer.
In tonight's edition: A high court judge has dismissed the case brought by South Africa's ruling ANC party accusing the MK party of copyright infringement. Flooding hits many parts of Kenya, sweeping away vehicles, submerging key highways and sending some communities scrambling to find higher ground. And staying in Kenya, a nation known for its marathon and long distance running gold medals is now hoping to shine in sprint.
In tonight's edition: Kenya is in mourning and launches an investigation into the helicopter crash that killed its defence chief and nine other senior officers. Also, from tens of kilos of cocaine found in the Sahel in 2020 to more than a ton seized two years later, the UN warns that drug trafficking is undermining security and development across the region. And political satire is thriving ahead of elections in South Africa, with famous cartoonists like Nathi Ngubane and Zapiro.
Three French diplomats were given 48 hours to leave Burkina Faso on Thursday after being declared persona non grata by the ruling junta. The trio have been accused of "subversive activities", allegations that Paris denies. Relations between the two countries have been unravelling since 2022, when Burkina Faso saw its second coup in less than nine months.
In tonight's edition: More than two dozen people are reported killed in El Fasher, the last major city in Dafur not controlled by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The fighting sends hundreds fleeing for safety. Also, Kenyan doctors push into their fifth week of strikes. A court orders medics and the government to reach an agreement within 48 hours, as the pickets cripple public health services. And we hear from some of the Ethiopians who testified to human rights investigators that Saudi border guards indiscriminately killed hundreds of migrants.
In tonight's edition: Senegal announces a record seizure of cocaine; the most ever intercepted on land by authorities. Over a ton of the illicit drug was confiscated from a truck near the border with Mali.
This Monday marks 12 months since war broke out in Sudan, caused by a power struggle between rival generals: on one hand, the army headed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan; on the other, the RSF paramilitary commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti.
Niger's ruling junta is stepping up cooperation with Moscow, after expelling French troops last year. Also in the programme: at least three people have been killed in a shootout between militiamen and police in the Ethiopian capital. Among the dead are fighters from a rebel militia known as Fano. Plus, the art of remembering: painters in Rwanda are keeping the memory of genocide victims alive by drawing their inspiration from photographs.
In tonight's edition: There's no turning back, says army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, as Sudan approaches the first anniversary of its brutal civil war. Also, Senegal's new leader has sparked hopes for big change and impactful progress, but few women have been given key posts in his government. And it's been a good month for some restaurateurs in Tunisia, as the faithful have enjoyed Ramadan celebrations.
In tonight's edition: South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma wins a court bid to run in May's general election, as judges overturn an earlier decision to ban him over a contempt of court conviction. Also, three Tanzanian troops are killed in mortar attacks in DR Congo as Kinshasa struggles to rein in violence in the east of the country. And ahead of the final stretch of the holy month of Ramadan, we head to the only African Islamic holy city: Harar, in Ethiopia.
In tonight's edition: As Kigali gears up to mark a painful anniversary, France's president acknowledges that his country could have stopped the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, but lacked the will to do so. Also, the former South African parliamentary speaker is arrested after being charged with corruption. Staying in South Africa, we report on how access to clean water in some cities is becoming an increasingly big problem.
In tonight's edition: Senegal's youngest-ever president takes the reigns, vowing to usher in systemic change. Also, as Rwanda gears up to mark the painful 30 years since the genocide in which 800,000 people were killed, human rights campaigners call for no let-up in the international pursuit of the orchestrators of the slaughter. Plus we report on how women farmers in Senegal are fighting for land ownership.
In tonight's edition: Dozens of political, civilian and human rights groups call on Mali's ruling military junta to arrange democratic elections as soon as possible. Also, Tunisians are one of the biggest groups of migrants risking the dangerous sea journey to Italy to try to escape the country's economic troubles. But those who try to relocate to Europe using legal channels also face potentially devastating risks. Finally, we head to Kenya, where young people in some poorer areas are turning to fencing.
In tonight's edition: Senegal's top court confirms opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory. This comes after he was hosted by outgoing leader Macky Sall, marking a swift transfer of power following weeks of political crisis.
In tonight's edition: Former South African president Jacob Zuma is barred from the May 29 election because of his past convictions. We take a closer look at the implications.
In tonight's edition: The family of slain Tunisian opposition politician Chokri Belaid say they feel some relief after his convicted killers were handed capital sentences. Belaid's assassination in 2013 sparked widespread unrest at a politically and socially turbulent time in Tunisia's history.
In tonight's edition: The leader of a breakaway Darfur faction says his fighters will stand with the Sudanese army as it battles the Rapid Support Forces, which is accused of atrocities in Darfur. Also: bank customers in Ethiopia thought they had a windfall after a glitch boosted their balances, but the bank has retrieved most of the mistakenly lodged money. Plus we look at efforts to keep Guinean girls in school, in a country where only a fraction of female pupils make it to secondary education.
Senegal's President Macky Sall hails his country's democracy as being in good health as he and his ruling coalition concede defeat to the anti-establishment opposition candidate. Just 10 days after being released from jail, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Senegal's youngest president.
In tonight's edition: Seventeen candidates vie for the top job as Senegal gears up for make-or-break presidential elections on Sunday. Youth unemployment is a key issue, with three quarters of the population under 35 and graduate jobs scarce. Also, health services are paralysed in Kenya amidst a nationwide doctors' strike over pay and reforms. And women of Kenya's Maasai community confront the limitations of traditional gender roles and illegal hunting.
In tonight's edition: Gambian MPs debate a bill to end a ban on FGM. If reversed, The Gambia would become the first country ever to do so. Also, a Congolese court sentences a top journalist to six months in prison. Stanis Bujakera was arrested last year after an article suggesting that the army had killed an opposition politician. And we see how young Congolese slam poets are using the French spoken word as a tool of advocacy and self-expression.
tonight's edition: Kenya's president delays the country's controversial commitment to send a police force to tackle violent gangs in Haiti. Also, Rwanda upholds an election ban on opposition leader and government critic Victoire Ingabire. And more kidnappings in Kaduna state in northern Nigeria this week ramp up fears. The president has announced that the country will not be paying a ransom for the latest school students' kidnappings.
The leaders of embattled neighbours Rwanda and DR Congo may be poised to meet to discuss fighting in Eastern Congolese regions that Kigali has been accused of enflaming. Fighting between Tutsi M23 rebels and Congolese soldiers has forced more than 100,000 people to flee. There had earlier been rumours that Congolese leader Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's Paul Kagame might be amenable to a face to face and on Monday Angola's foreign minister suggested that there may be progress on that front.
Reactions continue a day after Ghana's parliament passed a harsh anti-gay bill. Concerns are growing about the possible impact on the LGBT community. But first: a leading Chadian opposition leader is among dozens of people killed in Wednesday's gunfights in N'djamena. Yaya Dillo was set to be the main rival to his cousin, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, at the next election. Plus we head to Ethiopia, where over 30,000 Sudanese have taken refuge after fleeing the fighting back home.
In tonight's edition: Several people are killed in Chad in an attack on the national security agency’s office. The government blames an opposition party. Also, the ICC orders more than €52 million in reparations for tens of thousands of victims of Ugandan commander Dominic Ongwen, who's serving 25 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity. And Ghana's parliament passes a bill to restrict LGBT rights.
Nigeria tries to calm rising inflation and people's anger by hiking up the interest rate as thousands of Nigerians take to the streets. But first: a new date for the Senegalese presidential election, June 2, is put forward by the national dialogue commission, although the talks are boycotted by much of the opposition. Plus the documentary "Dahomey", which was awarded a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, makes its home country Benin proud.
In tonight's edition: As dozens of civilians are killed in an air strike on a market in Darfur in Sudan, we speak to a campaigner who's headed to the UN general assembly in New York to push for a stronginternational response to the deadly conflict. The mayor of the Libyan city hit hardest by devastating floods at the start of the week says that the up to 20 thousand people may have been killed in Derna. And in Morrocco anger is growing over the slow pace of the government's response.
In Libya, poor coordination between rival governments and flooded roads are delaying aid to the East of the country which has been devastated by storm floods. More than 5,300 people have been killed and around 10, 000 are missing.
In tonight's edition: And as the death toll from Morroco's devastating earthquake continues to mount, surpassing 2860, the psychological impact of the destruction weighs heavily on individuals and the nation. Libya calls for international help after authorities say that extreme flooding around the city of Derna has cost at least 2000 lives. And the African Union finally starts the week as a member of the G20.
Since the start of the fighting in Sudan in mid-April, some areas have been completely cut off. As a result, people have been sending handwritten messages to loved ones delivered by taxi drivers. But first, Mali has been hit by a series of attacks: a military camp has been attacked a day after more than 60 people were killed in two separate assaults. Plus, following the coup in Niger, sanctions are also impacting neighbouring Nigeria. We hear from some traders in Kano.
Rwandan authorities made a gruesome discovery this week at the house of an alleged serial killer in the suburbs of Kigali. They uncovered the remains of at least 10 victims who had gone missing. Investigators have revealed that the suspect lured most of his victims, primarily sex workers, to his home before robbing and subsequently killing them. The shocking revelation has triggered numerous reactions, with local newspapers closely following the developments, and the community left in a state of shock.
In tonight's edition: A Nigerian court has dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Tinubu's victory in February's election. Also, the first ever Africa climate change conference comes to an end with a declaration from African leaders calling for new global taxes to help the continent combat climate change. And in Benin, students in the capital Cotonou are preparing for the mid-September back-to-school season.
In tonight's edition: The US acknowledges the acute and unfair debt borne by Africa as dozens of African heads of state attend day two of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit. Also, Eritrean troops are accused of war crimes and possible crimes against humanity in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray. Finally, we speak to Ghanaian-German artist Zohra Opoku about the rising support for creatives from the continent.
In tonight's edition: Hundreds of millions of dollars are pledged to boost African carbon credit production at the opening day of a landmark climate summit for the continent, despite protesters in Nairobi warning the approach is flawed. Also, Gabon's new leader promises elections to restore civilian rule as he is sworn in as president less than a week after toppling his predecessor. And there's a special reason to celebrate in Senegal as millions of pilgrims from the Mouride branch of Islam come together in the city of Touba.
Regional bloc ECCAS and Gabon's opposition coalition have urged international partners to push for a rapid return to civilian rule following this week's coup. Also in this edition: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 48 anti-UN protesters are reported to have been killed in the eastern city of Goma. And in South Africa, the death toll rises to 76 after the devastating Johannesburg fire at an abandoned apartment block that housed dozens of homeless people and squatters.
In tonight's Eye on Africa: In South Africa, scores of people die in Johannesburg after a fire at an abandoned apartment block that housed dozens of homeless people. Also, the African Union suspends Gabon after Wednesday's coup d'état, in which the elite Republican Guard placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest, shortly after he was declared the winner of last weekend's contested elections. The junta plans to swear in a transitional leader on Monday.
In tonight's edition: Gabon's president pleads for help in a video after soldiers depose him, just hours after widely criticised election results hand him a third term. Also, to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, the African Union and Red Cross consider ways to reduce the sometimes fatal risks faced by African migrants.
In tonight's edition: Sudan's military ruler General Abdel Fattah-al-Burhan visits Egypt on his first trip abroad since Sudan spiralled into war. Also, our reporters meet Sudanese escaping war by fleeing into Tunisia. Many face desperate conditions in the Tunisian city of Zarzis. Plus the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for the pullout of 13,000 peacekeepers from Mali.
In tonight's edition: France says it will not budge in its refusal to engage with Niger's coup leaders. A month after their takeover, they issued a Monday deadline to the French ambassador to leave their country, but Paris has insisted its envoy will stay put. Also, Africa sets its own stage in Kenya for conversations about its experience of the ravages of climate change. With the first ever Africa climate summit now a week away, we speak to its CEO about the existential stakes faced by the continent. Plus, we see how poor and tourism-dependent communities in Ivory Coast are the worst hit by accelerating coastal erosion.
In tonight's edition: Niger's military junta expels France's ambassador to the country as it digs in its heels, insisting on a three-year transition of power. And regional observers say Zimbabwe's elections did not meet democratic standards as voting ran into a second day amid reports of delays, banned rallies and polling irregularities. Finally, Gabon heads to the polls in elections that could see the president extend his family's 55-year political dynasty.
In tonight's edition: Ethiopia and Egypt are among the six developing nations that have been invited to join the BRICS bloc. And Algeria sends an envoy to Niger for diplomatic talks with the military junta as the regional ECOWAS bloc grows increasingly frustrated with negotiations. Finally, despite an economic crisis in Tunisia, tourism finally seems to be picking up.
In tonight's edition: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian mercenary Wagner group, has been reported killed in a plane crash. The group has a large presence in Africa where it has courted nations that have turned away from their traditional colonial allies. Also on the show: A chaotic day at the polls in Zimbabwe leads opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to cry foul. And BRICS leaders agree to expand the bloc.
In tonight's edition: Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meet in Johannesburg as divisions between the founding members about the bloc's future appear to emerge. Thirty-eight Senegalese nationals are repatriated after a migrant boat drifts off Cape Verde. And Zimbabwe gears up for presidential elections amid economic hardship.
In tonight's edition: Saudia Arabia is accused of systematic and widespread killings of Ethiopian migrants. Security forces allegedly killed at least 430 last year as they tried to cross over from Yemen. In Sudan the escalating fighting between the army and RSF militia has also reportedly lead to ethnically motivated killings. And Johannesburg hosts emerging BRICS economies this week and top of the agenda will be expansion and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
ECOWAS is 'ready to go anytime the order is given’ for a military intervention in Niger. That's what the bloc’s commissioner for peace and security said on the second day of a military meeting in Ghana. West African defence chiefs discussed strategy for a possible intervention and came up with a plan to restore democracy in Niger, although no specific date was given. A diplomatic effort is not excluded as the bloc could send a delegation to Niger on Saturday.
West African defence chiefs met in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible military intervention in Niger after coup leaders there ignored their deadline to step down. Nigeria has emerged as the strongest voice pushing for military action but all the ECOWAS leaders at the summit said diplomacy remains their preferred route out of the crisis.
West African military chiefs are set to meet Thursday in Ghana to co-ordinate a possible intervention aimed at reversing last month's coup d'état in Niger. The meeting comes as the US confirmed that Washington's new ambassador to Niger will arrive in Niamey later this week despite the crisis. FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin-Smith tells us more.
Niger's military junta said on Wednesday evening that it was open to a negotiated resolution to the regional crisis sparked by last month's coup d'état. West African military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss a possible intervention. FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin-Smith tells us more.
On tonight's show we bring you an exclusive interview with Niger's exiled Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massaoudou, who maintained that the situation following the July 26 coup d'état was "reversible". Massaoudou condemned the putschists' announcement on Monday that they would prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for treason, saying the junta had "no legitimacy to try anyone".
The African Union, EU and US are amongst those expressing growing international concern for the wellbeing of Niger's detained president Mohamed Bazoum. Also, reporters from France 24's info migrants desk speak to family members of Africans who say they've been arbitrarily detained. Finally, conservationists in Guinea dig deep to try to save the Kakimbo forest in Conakry.
Niger's junta announces a new government and reportedly threatens to kill ousted president Mohamed Bazoum if foreign military pressure is used against them, as regional leaders order the deployment of a standby force. Also, Tunisia and Libya split responsibility for hundreds of black African migrants stranded at their shared border. Finally Gambian musician Maryama Cham is a rare female voice in a male-dominated industry and has been gaining fans at home and abroad.
Nigeria ramps up unofficial mediation efforts in Niger ahead of a regional summit to weigh up response options to the coup leaders who took over two weeks ago. Meanwhile France rejects accusations from the junta that it's released jihadists jailed in Niger. Also in this edition: Kenya's government and opposition restart negotiations over a bitter political feud that's sparked a spate of protests over the high cost of living. And finally: we speak to some of the traumatised relatives of of the 73 children in the Gambia whose deaths were linked to toxic cough syrups made in India.
Breakthroughs have already begun at a Global Finance Summit here in France aimed at easing the debt burden on some of the world's most vulnerable countries whilst freeing up billions of dollars in new funds for climate finance. We will be talking to Jorge Moreira da Silva the Executive Director of UNOPS the UN's office for project services which works across Africa and elsewhere
In tonight's edition: With four African countries at the bottom of the ranking of progress towards key development indicators, we speak to South Africa's International affairs Minister about her hopes for a crucial Paris summit aimed at ushering in a new financial world order. Ghanaians tell us about daily life amidst an economic crisis and Sierra Leone is days away from electing its next president.
In tonight's edition: In Uganda, parents of children still missing since a school dorm was set on fire and another attacked with machetes, offer up their DNA in search for their missing loved ones. In Burundi, hundreds of thousands of people who fled their country in 2015 amidst poltical turmoil have started returning from Rwanda and Tanzania. And we learn more of the rags to riches story of one Ghanaian designer.
In tonight's edition: Twenty people are arrested in Uganda, suspected of collaborating with the notorious militia group blamed for last week's tragic and deadly school attack. Also, a phone application is saving lives in Gabon by linking potential blood donors to those who need an urgent transfusion. And as Senegalese Muslims prepare for the religious feast of Tabaski, sheep farmers who provide the traditional sacrifice are set to lose out as fearful customers stay away from celebrations.
In tonight's edition, African leaders meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv aiming to share an Afrocentric perspective on finding peace. Also, In Senegal, free speech activists are fearing the worst, as Walf TV is ordered to stop its broadcasts.
In tonight's edition: The UN warns that Sudan's war risks enflaming instability in Darfur and says that the world can't allow the region to become a humanitarian calamity again. African talent is on display here in Paris at the VivaTech trade fair. And in Tunisia, beekeeping is causing quite a buzz amongst young people.
Tonight, as the war in Sudan enters its third month, the country's health system has all but collapsed. We'll hear from the Red Cross. We also have a report from our correspondent in Niger where the fate of a mining company's operations is in question. We'll also meet the Beninese start-up implementing cutting-edge tech into everyday items.
In this edition: Dozens are killed in the capsizing of a boat in northern Nigeria. Also, international frustration mounts as Khartoum's warring sides fail to cooperate as clashes continue. Finally, Uganda bans charcoal production in the north of the country as it struggles to protect its forests.
In tonight's edition: As clashes resume in Sudan after a fragile and brief ceasefire, we take a closer look at the plight of refugees in neighbouring Chad. Also, President Bola Tinubu urges patience amid anger at soaring fuel prices in Nigeria. And Malians gear up to vote in a referendum that could result in French being removed as the country's official language.
In tonight's edition, as Sudan's warrning sides agree to yet another tenuous ceasefore, the UN rejects Khartoum declaration of the organisation's envoy as persona non grata. Also, the World Food Programme joins the US in suspending food aid to Ethiopia after massive theft of previous donations.
In tonight's edition: Hundreds of children, some with special needs are rescued from a Khartoum orphanage after having spent weeks stuck amidst the shelling and shooting of Sudan's war. Millions have been forced from their homes in Burkina Faso and over 15,000 killed since an extremist insurgency began to hit the country in 2015. And for World Ocean Day we head to Kenya where some industrial fishing techniques have been banned to stop damaging coastal communities.
In tonight's edition: Ukraine's Foreign Minister has wrapped up a tour of Africa by saying that he welcomes plans for an African peace delegation to head out to Ukraine and Russia but that, it will take more than a ceasefire to resolve the war. UN judges decide Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga who has dementia is unfit to stand trial. And Human Rights Watch investigators call upon Nigeria to use more care in carrying out drone strikes after authorities admitted to killing 39 civilians.
Tensions boil up in Kenya during a protest against tax hikes.Police tear gas crowds and arrest almost a dozen people during rallies. Some repoductive health campaigners in southern Africa are hoping for a change in Namibia's abortion ban which they say has forced many women to risk dangerous back room procedures. And a mysterious desert fortress has stood the test of time in Niger's deserts...
Violence erupts in Senegal as Ousmane Sonko is sentenced to two-years in prison. His fate as a presidential candidate in 2024 remains uncertain. A controversial bill gets the greenlight in Zimbabwe. Parliament approves a plan to outlaw criticisim of the government ahead of elections in August. And as the US imposes sanctions on both parties to the conflict in Sudan we head to Cairo to meet a family displaced by the violence.
In tonight's edition: Clashes between the RSF paramilitary and the Sudanese army increase in intensity as the military pulls out of truce talks. Also there's anger and confusion in Nigeria as drivers rush to the pump upon an apparent rollback of fuel subsidies by the new president Bola Tinubu. And we speak African energy goals with NJ Ayuk from the African Energy Chamber, the continent needs to power up despite its abundant resources it is the most energy poor continent in the world.
A 11pm to 5 am curfew's been brought in in Sudan's second city of Port Sudan. The extension of an often violated humanitarian truce delivers lulls in the fighing but only a trickle of aid.
In tonight's edition: Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigeria's president. There is still fierce discontent from those who question the transparency of the election. He takes over a battered economy, rampant secuity challenges and a disenchanted nation. There's international outcry condemning a draconian anti-gay law in Uganda that has just been signed into law and a much violated truce in Sudan is extended for 5 days.
In tonight's edition: Just days away from the inauguration of Nigeria's next president there are still tensions from some quarters over Bola Tinubu's controversial victory. There are more calls in Kenya for tighter regulation of churches after the Shakahola cult killings. And we talk supporting women in business with Efe Ukala, founder of ImpactHer
In tonight's edition: Fulgence Kayishema, a former police officer who is suspected of orchestrating the murder of thousands at a church massacre in 1994 in Rwanda, is arrested in a South African vineyard. Also, May 25 marks both the 60th anniversary of the African Union and Africa Day, a double reason to celebrate and contemplate how to overcome the challenges facing the continent. And in Tunisia, we see how flower distillation is an extra source of spring income for many families in the coastal region of Cap Bon.
In tonight's edition: It's day two of a tense truce in Sudan and war-torn communities are still waiting for increased humanitarian aid. Also, Senegal is in for a tense wait for the verdict in the rape trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, as prosecutors push for a ten-year prison term. And decades of conflict and shoddy infrastructure have left Central African Republic with a thoroughly unreliable power grid, as only 10 percent of the population has access to electricity.
In tonight's edition: Battle-scarred Khartoum is relatively quiet amidst the latest truce, but there are still reports of limited air strikes. Also, a Senegal court rejects calls for another adjournment in the rape trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. He denies the charges and says they are politically motivated. Finally, we discover the movie "Measures of Men". Directed by a German filmmaker, it focuses on the first genocide of the 20th century, in which tens of thousands of indigenous Nama and Herero were slaughtered by German soldiers. The film is a bid to confront viewers with the harsh realities of colonial violence.
A ceasefire comes into effect in conflict-torn Sudan after almost 1,000 people are killed in fighting. Also, South Africa joins with other African nations to try to broker peace in Ukraine. Finally, we meet the Beninese social media star who's gone viral across French-speaking Africa.
Tonight: in a symbolic move, the head of Sudan's army fires his deputy, better known as Hemedti, the man leading the paramilitary RSF forces. Also, the Central African Republic remembers those killed during the country's civil war and political instability. We also talk about how Africa could develop its gaming industry, which could become one of the world's biggest markets.
In tonight's edition: In Tunisia, journalists protest against anti-terror laws used to jail journalists. Also, gay rights activists in Namibia welcome a ruling recognising foreign same-sex marriages, although such unions are still forbidden in the country. And Morocco celebrates its ancestral sport of "sand hockey", known locally as "mokhacha".
In tonight's edition: The French army has been accused of trying to piggy-back onto former hostage Olivier Dubois's arrangements to interview a jihadist commander in Mali, but doing little to stop the reporter's eventual abduction. Also, a scientifically-backed report finds that big oil extraction in Nigeria's Bayelsa State has come at a devastating long-term cost. Plus, Washington says it will hold attackers in Nigeria accountable after four people are killed in a raid on a US convoy in the southeast.
In tonight's edition: South Africa plans to head up a peace mission with African nations set on mediating the war in Ukraine. Also, African and European innovators meet in Marseille to talk sustainability and the importance of re-imagining Africa's cities of the future. Finally, we celebrate African films at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Movies from Senegal and Tunisia are in the running for the prestigious Palme d'Or award.
On tonight's show: there's a new development in the South Africa-Russia arms accusations, we take a look at the situation in Sudan one month after the conflict started and we bring you the latest on the flooding in Somalia which has killed at least 22 people.
The UN accuses the Malian army and foreign armed forces, of killing over 500 villagers last year in the town of Moura. The report says rape and torture was widespread in what could amount to crimes against humanity.
In tonight's edition: South Africa rejects accusations by the United States that it's providing weapons to Russia. Also, the search for missing people continues in eastern DR Congo after last week's devastating floods. And Tunisia's Jewish community is still in shock, two days after an attack at the Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba, in which five people were killed.
In tonight's edition: At least five people are killed in Tunisia in a shooting at a synagogue on the island of Djerba. A national guard member opened fire on colleagues and worshippers before being shot dead himself. Also, in northwestern Nigeria, divers in the Shagari river have been desperately searching for survivors since over a dozen children drowned there on Tuesday. And we spotlight African and specifically Nigerian cinema here in Paris as the Nollywood film Festival returns for its 10th anniversary.
In tonight's edition: The number of Sudanese uprooted by war has doubled over the last week. Some 30,000 people have arrived in Chad. Also, in an exclusive investigation, our correspondents take a look inside of one of Guinea Bissau's only rehab centres. And in DR Congo, after an earthquake shook the city of Kisany 20 years ago, three Belgian women created a small company where 200 women have since been trained in luxury embroidery to turn their lives around.
In tonight’s editionJudges in Nigeria hear crucial petition seeking to annul the results of the presidential election. Sudanese pin their hopes on peace talks in Saudi Arabia delivering a humanitarian truce. And Guinea looks into an outbreak of chemical burns amongst fishermen.
The famed Cullinan Diamond will adorn the King and Queen's jewels for the coronation. South Africans are enraged, demanding the Royal Family return the diamond. Also, Mali's ruling Junta sets June 18th as the date for a referendum on a new constitution. And after years of service with the French military, Senegalese veterans return to their families with military pension.
In tonight's edition: The US clears the way for sanctions over Sudan's conflict as the latest ceasefire fails. Japan offers help to Mozambique in battling insurgents in the country's north. And we head to Senegal and tune in to the first pan African festival celebrating the TV series produced on the continent.
In tonight's edition: 'Sudan cannot afford a struggle for power between two people', a warning from the UN's humanitarian chief and the world body's Secretary General. Over 120 lives are lost in the most deadly floods and landslides to hit Rwanda over the last couple of years. And the world's longest heated pipeline continues to attract warning of climate disaster. The EACOP project will span from Uganda to Tanzania but the huge investment in fossil fuels raises criticism.
In tonight's edition: A new week long truce is agreed in Sudan as the African Union holds an emergency meeting in Ethiopia on how to de-escalate the conflict that's already cost at least 500 lives in under 3 weeks. Ugandan lawmakers pass a new version of an already harsh anti-LGBT bill. And dozens of Beninese craftsmen brush up on the skills needed to restore the royal palaces of the former Dahomey Kingdom.
In tonight's edition: The UN's World Food Programme resumes its operations in Sudan, but the conflict continues amid a little-respected truce extension and warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe. Also, Senegal registers the first death from a closely watched outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Plus, extremist fighters from the CODECO militia attack several villages in DR Congo's north-eastern Ituri province.
In Kenya, over 10.000 people die from malaria each year, but the prevalence rate is on a steady downward trend, and a new vaccine looks set to be approved soon. Meanwhile, fighting continues in Sudan despite warring factions agreeing to extend a truce. Those unable to escape are suffering severe shortages of basic goods, water and electricity. Finally we take you to Ivory Coast for the FEMUA music festival, one of West Africa's biggest Afropop events.
In tonight's edition: Sudan's rival generals agree to extend a fragile truce for another 72 hours. Meanwhile, citizens continue to flock to the country's borders to escape the violence. We're joined by a Franco-Sudanese evacuee, who's just arrived in France. Also, the US postpones its meeting over HIV and AIDS in Uganda over Yoweri Museveni's looming anti-LGBT bill, this as the president asks parliament to tone down the legislation. Plus, residents of DR Congo's eastern village of Bunagana fear going home after escaping violence between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.
In tonight's edition:There is hope for Nigerians whohave been stuck in limbo amidst Sudan's fighting. Dozens of buses are sent to take nationals to Egypt. Death toll from Kenya's starvation cult rises to 95. The pastor who encouraged his followers to fast to find salvation is still in custody. And Eskom refuses to reveal the names of politicians involved in corruption, that are partly to blame for the country's worsening blackouts.
In tonight's edition: The desperate rush to leave Khartoum continues. Sudanese and foreigners take advantage of openings left by a delicate ceasefire to try to get out of the capital. An african child is killed by malaria every 60 seconds, the region suffers, the W.H.O aims to wipe out the disease by 2030. And Conakry celebrates africa, literature and identity and its 72 hour literary festival.
In tonight's edition: The scramble to safety continues in Sudan, foreign governments have airlifted hundreds of people out of the country. In the UK several asylum seekers and refugee groups headed to court to challenge the government's 'Rwandan migrant plan'. And ahead of World Malaria Day, a global health chief for the deadly disease warns that, beyond celebrating progress we should also be aware of the effects of climate change.
In tonight's edition, air strikes and firing continue in Sudan's capital, even after the army declares a three-day truce as residents hoping to celebrate Eid al-Fitr are fleeing Khartoum instead. Also, five humanitarian workers have now been killed in a nation highly dependent on food aid.
In tonight's edition: Khartoum residents are desperate for respite after six days of warfare between rival armed forces. Sudan's military has ruled out negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group as the humanitarian crisis deepens. Also, two years after the town of Palma in northern Mozambique was captured by extremists, the situation has improved but remains fragile. Finally, Eid celebrations in Mali are overshadowed by rising prices.
In tonight's edition: Faced with deadly clashes between rival armed forces, Sudanese flee their homes as another attempted ceasefire fails. Over in Somaliland, conflict has raged in the town of Las Anod since February. The Dhulbahante clan wants it to leave Somaliland and rejoin Somalia. Finally, TikTok is being sued in Senegal. Tech firms are worried the Chinese giant is violating data protection laws and failing to protect children.
In tonight's edition: In Sudan, fighting continues despite an agreed 24 hour truce. Civilians are caught in the crossfire. Offices of Islamist opposition party Ennahda are shut and meetings banned in Tunisia a day after its leader Rached Ghannouchi is arrested. And in Kenya, LGBTQ+ campaigners have been fielding a surge in hate speech since rights.
In tonight's edition, the death toll from battles being fought in Khartoum's streets between the army and the RSF paramilitary force has cost at least 180 Sudanese civilians their lives over three days of urban warfare. Also, regional allies of sudan and the Uninted Nations make diplomatic moves to try and stem the clashes, with little impact for now.
There's a looming battle against election flyposters in the DRC. Also in this edition: Burkina Faso's military leaders have declared a general mobilisation, allowing the junta rulers to requisition people, goods and services to fight jihadists. And finally: women in Guinea decry the workload of the Iftar feast, the daily evening meal during Ramadan.
In tonight's edition: In Morocco, an appeal court is packed for the appeal hearing in the case of the rape of an 11 year old girl. The lenient sentences handed down to her attackers last month sparked outrage across the country. For over a decade, thousands of Ugandan women have been flying out to the Middle East to find jobs as domestic workers but there are multiple complaints of assault and abuse. Finally, here in Paris, the 193 Gallery shines the spotlight on contemporary African artists.
In tonight's edition: Fresh clashes erupt near the Eastern Congolese city of Goma as an armed group attack M23 rebel positions. African migrants in Tunisia say that they don't know where to turn, months after widespread discrimination and attacks against them. And we meet Ghanaian artist Joseph Kojo Hoggar as he continues to wow international collectors with his interpretations of Old Masters.
In tonight's edition: Kenya's cash crunch won't see it default on its debt repayments says the government. And locals speak of the toll of the brutality visited upon the community of Kishishe in eastern DR Congo by M23 militants. And we hear from some of the young visionaries in the seychelles coming up with ways to keep the ways of life relied on by island states.And we hear from some of the young visionaries in the seychelles coming up with ways to save their seas.
In tonight's edition: At least two people have been killed in Ethiopia's Amhara region amidst protests against the govnermnt's efforts to disband regional special forces. Rome says that more than 28,000 migrants have arrived in Italy since the start of the year and The UN reckons the number of boats trying to make it over from Tunisia is up by 226%. And the countdown starts for Kenya's firts operational satellite launch. satellite Taifa-1 will help the country collect data to fight drought.
800 000 Tsutsis were killed in the 1994 massacre, leaving widespread trauma which still persists to this day. Also inis edition: we speak to Rinu Oduala, one of Nigeria's most prominent young activists. And finally: in Kenya, it's a chance at a new life for a community that's been stateless for 90 years.
In tonight's edition: South Afrcia rolls back a state of disaster over a national power crisis even though rolling blackouts are still crippling the coutnry's economy. The World Trade outlook says goods exports decline in Africa although the continent has absorbed the shocks from covid and the war in Ukraine better than expected. And Tunisia takes pride in its varied use of orange blossom.
In tonight's edition: In Nigeria, Gunmen kidnap at least eight secondary schoold students. The pupils were from Awon Government Secondary School in Kaduna state. In DR Congo Doctors Without Borders warn that many of the million people forced from North Kivu by M23 rebel attacks are living in appalling conditions and in desperate need of humanitarian support. And in Cape Town , a record number of residents are registering forsolar installations.
In tonight's edition: Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga suspends demonstrations against the ruling administration, saying he's ready for talks with President William Ruto. Also, in a country where stigmas run high, one group of doctors in Ivory Coast is trying to change perceptions of autistic patients. And we unwrap the mystery of Egypt's longest-serving pharaoh, Ramses II, as his sarcophagus makes a stop here in Paris on its world tour.
In tonight's edition: South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. A policeman has died in Kenya, becoming the latest victim of violent anti-government protests. Then sellers and small business owners are becoming increasingly frustrated in Niger, as a new system designed to collect more tax has reversley affected the informal sector.
In tonight's edition: Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is given a two month suspended sentence in his libel trial. Kenya sees a third day of opposition and anti-inflation protests; And finally Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina is in the United States after being released from prison.
In tonight's edition: Senegal’s state prosecutor claimed on Tuesday that a small but organized cell of opposition supporters have plotted to use violence to stop the trial of the country’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, And a UN backed fact-finding mission in Libya released it's final report on Human rights in the country. The report finds war crimes and crimes against humanity, particularly against migrants. And one musician in Nigeria teaches young people Yoruba music so it lives on.
In tonight's edition: One person's shot dead as anti-government protests in Kenya grow increasingly violent. US Vice-president Kamala Harris announces an aid-package and development coorperation with Ghana as she kicks of an Africa tour that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia until April 2nd. And a Rwandan refugee excites the African fashion circuit with his collection that draws on trauma and tradition. Nyambo Masa mara wows at South Africa's fashion week.
Tonight, the Rwandan government says key opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina will be released this week. DR Congo's President Felix Tshisikedi reshuffles his cabinet ahead of December elections. As Ramadan starts across the Muslim world, Tunisians are struggling to make ends meet as soaring prices threaten their night-time feasts.
Tonight, Ethiopia takes Tigray's TPLF party off its terrorism list, there's international backlash against Uganda's recent passing of a severe anti-LGBTQ+ bill and Libya enjoys a resurgence of boxing.
In tonight's edition: Uganda passes a strict anti-LGBT law, the military junta ruling Burkina Faso brings in a new bill to protect detainees' rights, and we visit the eco-friendly golf course trading in its greens for browns.
In tonight's edition: An American aid worker held by Islamist extremists for more than six years and France's last hostage, a journalist abducted almost two years ago, have both been freed. The unexpected release of Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois came on Monday as the men arrived in Niger's capital. Meanwhile in Kenya, a student is killed in opposition protests against inflation as police face off with demonstrators. And in Nigeria, the ruling party keeps control of Lagos after tense local elections.
The trip is being described as a bid to speed up the UK's controversial deal with Kigali to deport asylum seekers. Also in this edition: ten million children in West Africa's central Sahel region are in "extreme jeopardy" due to worsening violence, warns Unicef. And finally: Ghana mourns football hero Christian Atsu after he was killed in the earthquake in Turkey last month.
In tonight's edition: Protests break out in Dakar as Senegal's main opposition leader faces trial. Goma struggles economically as roads are closed due to continued fighting between the congolese army and M23 rebels. And racism in sport, workers rights and slots for countries at the World Cup are discussed at the FIFA Congress in Kigali as Gianni Infantino is re-elected.
In tonight's edition: Malawi launches an international appeal to help with the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy. Fourteen days of mourning have been declared after 225 people have died. And we speak to the W.H.O as the organization calls on rich countries attracting health workers from the continent to manage the brain drain more responsibly as the continent faces a severe shortfallin healthworkers. And Rwanda hosts the 73rd FIFA Congress. Delegations from 211 countries have arrived in Kigali.
In tonight's edition: In Malawi, the death toll rises to 200 since cyclone Freddy struck over the weekend for the second time in a matter of weeks. Hundreds more are injured and still missing. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Ethiopia to support the peace process after a brutal two-year civil war. A celebration of the diversity of Cameroonian cuisine gives local and US Chefs a chance to get to grips with traditional dishes and swap know-how and expertise.
In tonight's edition: Vigils continue for the dozens missing in a ferry accident off the coast of Gabon's capital. Delegates for the UN Security Council meet some of the thousands displaced by ongoing clashes in eastern DR Congo. And a new exhibition is set up in Senegal to bear witness to the trauma and abuse suffered by Gambians who lived through Yaya Jammeh's rule. Many of the victims were forced to flee the country.
Mali's military rulers have moved to postpone a constitutional referendum, which they themselves had scheduled for the 19th of March. However authorities say they'll maintain the previously agreed timeline to return to civilian rule. Also in this edition: Then Senegal's former prime minister Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré was taken into police custody on Thursday, after being accused of libel. And finally: an airplane carrying tonnes of European aid has arrived in the beleagured East Congolese city of Goma; this as M23 rebels and government troops continue to trade fire in the region.
In tonight's edition: Lagos launches an emergency blood drive after 6 people are killed and dozens are injured after a train crashed into a passenger bus. There are concerns that life could get even more restrictive for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda as its parliament takes up a bill that would criminalise even identifying as LGBTQ +. And finally in Morocco the 21st edition of the international animation film festival has wrapped up. A chance to spotlight animation talents from across the country.
In tonight's edition: In South Sudan, UN experts say violence against civilians persists with impunity. And March 8th marks international women's day. A chance to take stock and celebrate women's achievements but also acknowledge persistant obstacles to gender equality and equal opportunity. Across Africa women are increasingly taking up more space in sectors traditionally dominated by men. In Zimbabwe that now includes cultivation of one of the country's biggest, agricultural exports.
The World Bank suspends work with Tunisia over a spike in racist attacks fuelled by an inflammatory speech by President Kais Saied. In Nigeria, the opposition party leads peaceful protests in condemnation of the electoral commission's handling of last month's flawed Presidential election. And a few hours after Michelin Guide's ceremony, we hear from a South African top chef about her appreciation of the continent's finest foodie offerings.
Tonight, at least 12 people are killed by a pipeline explosion in Nigeria, Macron continues his tour of Africa, and we take you to a rare francophone bookfair in Rwanda.
In tonight's edition, as hundreds of Sub-Saharan African migrants have been attacked in Tunisia after a racist presidential speech last week, Guinea sends a plane to repatriate some of its nationals and other countries are set to follow suit. Also, France's president pledges 50 million euros in Gabon to help protect forests but Emmanuelle Macron's trip sparks protests and accusations of hypocrisy in DR Congo.
In tonight's edition, Nigeria's ruling APC Party stays in control after Bola Tinubu is named winner of the presidential election. Also, France's President touches down in Gabon at the start of a central African tour.
Nigeria's ruling party's candidate appears to have an unassailable lead in Nigeria's elections, but calls for a rerun continue to mount amidst concerns of vote rigging. Also in this edition: we speak to the UN about how to improve maternal death rates. And finally: Gabon prepares to host the One Forest Summit.
The results from Nigeria's presidential elections are trickling in, along with reports of delays, voter intimidation and violence. Also in this edition: French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new approach to Africa ahead of his four-nation tour of the continent. Finally, Burkina Faso prepares for its biannual FESPACO film festival. Organisers say it's a sign of defiance and a call for peace amid ongoing violence.
In this special episode of Eye on Africa we take look at how life has changed in Africa on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Across the continent, countries have suffered from inflation, and shortage. We also unpick the diplomatic wrangling between Africa and the West, in search of support and allies.
We bring you a special edition of Eye on Africa from Lagos, ahead of Nigeria’s crunch presidential election on Saturday. Some 93.5 million voters are eligible to cast ballots to choose a new president, Muhammadu Buhari having already served two terms. Shortages of cash and fuel, as well as power cuts and rising inflation are among the key issues on voters’ minds. FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin-Smith reports from Africa's most populous nation.
In tonight's edition: South Africa plant seeds for a greener energy sector by announcing tax breaks for investors in clean power. Also, Nambia welcomes the US first lady as she arrives in Africa for a five day tour.
As Nigeria deals with economic woes and worsening insecurity, Fraser Jackson speaks to a representative of the main opposition, the People's Democratic Party, ahead of this weekend's Presidential elections. Also in this editon: cyclone Freddy makes landfall in Madagascar, and an unusual school bus in Liberia teaches school children IT skills.
Presidential elections are usually a two horse race between Nigeria's two main poltical parties. Ahead of this Saturday's polls, our Africa Editor, Georja Calvin-Smith caught up with the third party cadidate Peter Obi, who's threatening to upset the political landscape of Africa's most populous country. Also in this edition: the African Union maintains sanctions on junta-led countries. And finally: the Tour of Rwanda has got underway.
South Africa has begun military exercises with both China and Russia as part of a routine army drill. The joint training has drawn immense criticism from the West, coming nearly one year on from the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
French non-profit Forbidden Stories has released a report claiming that an Israeli firm in 2020 sought to discredit the ICRC in Burkina Faso. "Team Jorge" has been shown to influence more than 30 elections around the world with over two thirds of those claimed to be in Africa. Also, as tension grows over a cash shortage in Nigeria, the President has defended a decision to conduct a currency swap. And we take a look at the joined military exercises involving the US and 20 other nations in Kenya.
Relentless rains in South Africa have claimed at least a dozen victims with the bad weather forcing government to declare a national state of disaster. It comes less than a year after the deadliest floods ever seen in the country. Then as the civilian death toll rises from rebel fighting in Eastern Congo, more people are seeking refuge in the North Kivu town of Goma. And we'll take you to the African country supplying Europe with much of Valentine's Day roses but it's not all romance and love.
Tonight, Ugandan opposition leaders voice their anger at the government's move to effectively close the UN's human rights office in the country. In Togo, our team reports on an initiative that looks to curb the soaring number of teenage pregnancies. We'll also look at the World's toughest boat race, as it pulls into Cape Town.
In tonight's edition: With little more than two weeks to go before Nigeria's presidential election the tensions caused by a chaotic change in currency has soured the mood. As daily rolling power cuts across South Africa continue to hit the economy hard president Cyril Ramaphosa declares a state of emergency over the crisis. And Kigali's roads in Rwanda are turned into open air tennis courts once a week in a bid to get more people moving.
In tonight's edition: We speak to Achim Steiner, the UNDP's administrator, about the urgent need for international focus on the drivers that lead to violent extremism. In Ghana, there are fears of a spillover in violence from Burkina Faso. Meanwhile in the Malian capital Bamako, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pledges assistance to West African states battling jihadists, as Moscow seeks to expand its influence on the continent.
In tonight's edition: Rights investigators have accused M23 militants operating in the eastern DR Congo of terrorizing communities with executions. The UN slams Mali's expulsion of the MINUSMA's human rights chief in the country. And even though Female Genital Mutilation has been banned in Ivory Coast since 1998, over a third of women there still undergo the illegal practice. One activist is trying to bring about its end for good.
On the first ever papal visit to South Sudan since the country gained independence, Pope Francis urged leaders to make a new start for peace. In South Africa, hour-long power cuts are already a part of daily life. Citizens are now hit with water shortages. And then it's time to look ahead to the final for one of African football's biggest competitions - It's Algeria versus Senegal in the African Nations Championship on Saturday.
In tonight's edition over 11,000 Nigerians sue oil giant Shell over pollution, damage caused by oil spills and loss of livelihood. We speak to Logically's Head of US investigation about Russia's social media campaign to push pro-Kremlin messages on the continent and South Sudan gears up for the arrival of Pope Francis.
In tonight's edition: The pope denounces the poison of greed driving conflicts and exploitation of the African continent. That message goes down well with the tens of thousands cheering his arrival in DR Congo. Also, Liberian President George Weah rejects criticism that he's out of touch and sets his sights on a second mandate in October's election. Finally, a deadline for Nigerians to deposit old currency is extended, but the swap to new denominations and push for more cashless transactions causes frustration and long queues at banks.
The arms corruption trial of former South African leader Jacob Zuma could be in for further delays, two decades after the murky dealings that sparked the charges, the presiding judge steps aside. As Germany expresses uncertainty about its troops in the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, we hear from the Minusma Chief about his take on the prospects of the mission. And we meet the breathtaking Guinean acrobatic group Amoukanama.
Pentagon deputy press secretary Ms Sabrina Singh, talks to France 24 about the operation and the role of IS in Somalia. Also in this edition: the UN discusses the future of its peacekeeping mission in Mali. And finally, Ethiopia and Sudan look set to strengthen ties, despite the years-long acrimony over the Renaissance Dam.
In tonight's edition: The death toll from the bombing of herders in central Nigeria has risen to 40. Africa is less secure than it was a decade ago, with a marked deterioration in the rule of law. but there is progress in the empowering of women. We hear from some of those behind a top report on the state of African governance. And several people lose their lives and over a dozen are missing in Madagascar in the wake of tropical cyclone Cheneso.
In tonight's edition: Thousands turn out to opposition organised protests in South Africa to express deepening frustration over the country's power crisis. In a rare trial of a former president. Former Mauritanian leader Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz appears in court on corruption charges. And faced with about 15,000 tons of “e-waste” dumped in landfills every year, Rwanda is focusing more resources on recycling old smartphones.
In tonight's edition: Despite pressure from the EU and from environmental campaigners, Uganda cracks open its plans to cash in on commercial crude. On International Day of Education we hear from the a leading education chief recently back from a tour of Ethiopian classrooms about what the country can do to restore its learning landscape despite the impact of years of conflict. And Cape Verde signs a pioneering debt for nature swap deal with Portugal.
In tonight's edition: Opposition voices in South Africa and interntaional critics of the Kremlin slam Pretoria's welcoming of the Russian Foreign Ministe. The United Nations, Amnesty International and the European Union call for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killing of an assasinated Human Rights lawyer in Eswatini. Thulani Maseko was a prominent critic of the government. And Burkina Faso wants French troops to leave the country.
In tonight's edition: More attacks are blamed on the CODECO militia group in eastern DR Congo, as mass graves are found by UN peacekeepers in Ituri province. Also, we see how a groundbreaking study in Niger that has more than halved the number of women bleeding to death in childbirth could be a game changer. Finally, Cape Town tourists and residents are warned of an increasing risk of attacks by seals on the beach. Polluted waters and climate change are making the mammals more aggressive.
In tonight's edition: Frustration about a regional taskforce deepens in eastern DR Congo. Protesters who accuse it of having little impact on the M23 militia operating around Goma, are teargassed by police. And we hear from the Principles for Peace Executive Director, Hiba Qasas, as a new international peacemaking covenant hopes to offer tools and know-how for countries trying to find a way out of conflict. And in Nigeria, residents get used to new banknotes before the old ones run out.
In tonight's edition: South Africa's energy crisis could land the government in court, opposition groups and trade unions threaten to sue over a decade of crippling blackouts. And as Davos' annual meeting kicks off for the World Economic Forum, the head of the International Finance Corporation tells France 24 that now's the time to ramp up private investment as Africa braces for a global slowdown. And lastly, we hear from the Cameroonian students studying medecine in Madagascar.
In tonight's edition: Dozens of women are abducted by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso over two days. South Africas high court sides with president Cyrl Ramaphosa aginst his predecessor. And Burna Boy, Davido win big at All Africa Music Awards. Ivorian singer DiDi B wins best song of the year with 'Tala'.
In tonight's edition: The foreign ministers of France and Germany head to Ethiopia to show support for the deal upon which rest hopes of peace after two years of conflict with Tigray rebels. Also, record temperatures are making life harder for millions around the world. We hear from those in Kenya struggling through unprecedented drought. Finally, we see why a Guinean hairdresser called Hakime has become one of the most followed TikTokers in West Africa.
Tigrayan rebels star handing over thier heavy weapons. It's a key condition of a deal signed in November to end a deadly conflict that raved Ethiopia for two years. Rwanda says it does not have any intention of banning Congolese refugees accusing the media of misrepresenting President Paul Kagame's words when he said that it was not his country's problem. Church of England says it would spend around 105 million euro in communities affected by historic slavery.
In tonight's edition : A Senegalese judge orders the release of a journalist who has spent more than 2 months behind bars and several weeks on hunger strike. Pape Ale Niang's arrest sparked protests and widespread calls for his release. Rwanda's Kagame says he no longer wants DRC refugees in the country. And women defend their right to do martial arts in Khartoum.
One of "the world's most wanted" human traffickers is arrested in Sudan. Eritrean-national Kidane Zekarias Habtemariam is accused of leading a criminal organisation that abducts, extorts and murders migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean. UN intelligence reports suggest M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have not pulled back from key areas around Lake Kivu. And a good year for African startups - they raised a record 5 billion euros last year... but the future might not be all rosy.
In tonight's edition, 46 Ivorian troops appear at a court of appeal in Bamako on Thursday as West African leaders decide not to sanction Mali following the arrest of the soldiers back in July. Also, in Benin a youthful electorate is looking to keep elected officials in check and fresh faces have emerged on the political scene.
In tonight's edition: France's African World War era soldiers win a final battle known as the Senegalese tirailleurs the surviving fighters will be able to end their days back in Africa after a pension U-turn by Paris. Tunisia's central bank chief says 2023 will be a “complicated” year unless the country strikes a deal with the IMF. And Benin gears up for this weekend's legislative elections
In tonight's edition: Burkinabé authourities say they're looking into a massacre committed over the weekend. At least 28 bodies were found in the region of Nouna. In Rutshuru DR Congolese families have been fleeing clashes between M23 rebels and soldiers. And a grammy award winning Kenyan musician has created a one stop shop for artists to make it easier to get exposure and track and make money.
In tonight's edition: France's African World War era soldiers win a final battle known as the Senegalese 'tirailleurs' the surviving fighters will be able to end their days back in Africa after a pension U-turn by Paris. Tunisia's Central Bank chief says 2023 will be a “complicated” year unless the country strikes a deal with the IMF. And Benin gears up for this weekend's legislative elections.
In tonight's edition, police arrest a party promoter and try to track down other organisers of a New Years eve event in Kampala where 10 people were killed in a stampede. Also, a pair of Senegalese Mps are sentenced to 6 month jail terms for slapping and kicking a pregnant fellow lawmaker during a chaotic parliamentary session.
In today's edition, witnesses say that they have seen Eritrean soldiers leaving several towns in northern Ethiopia where they fought alongside Ethiopian forces during the civil war against Tigray rebels. Also, tensions mount once again between neighbours as the DRC dismantles an alleged network of Rwandan spies in Kinshasa.
After over a decade of legal battles, Nigerian farmers and their communities will be given compensation from the oil giant over damage caused by pipeline leaks. Also in this edition: the UN coordinator in Burkina Faso is declared persona non grata after warning about security issues, which the government says is an unfounded claim that could hurt investment in the country. But tradespeople and economists are also warning of growing instability in the country that is putting off investors. And lastly, rediscover the ancient Egyptian tradition of foie gras.
A leaked report from UN experts accuses Rwanda's army of running military operations against DR Congo. Rwanda has long denied Kinshasa's accusations that it supports the M23 rebels. Also in this edition: Somalia begins bringing home troops it claims were training in Eritrea. Some of the soldiers' families have said the men were recruited under false promises of paid, civilian work in Qatar – only to find they'd been unwittingly and unwillingly enrolled into the army. Finally, we report on how Sudan's education system is in crisis, with most 10-year-olds unable to read.
Several soldiers are arrested in Gambia over a foiled alleged coup plot. Authourities say they're in pursuit of three other suspected accomplices. Also in Gambia, a parliamentary committee recommends that the government ban and prosecute an Indian pharmaceutical company accused of causing the deaths of at least 70 children. And in Kenya a new 'Hustler fund' has meant more than 15 million people have been able to access micro loans.
In tonight's edition: In a landmark ruling, Kenya's high court recognises that the forced sterilisation of women living with HIV is a violation of their human rights. The ceasefire struck in November between TPLF leaders and the Ethiopian government has seen aid start to trickle back in to the millions displaced by year of conflict in Tigray. An historic day.. a repatriation ceremony is held in Abuja as Germany's foreign minister officially hands over stolen Benin bronzes to their homeland.
As some hail the COP15 biodiversity summit's deal to protect nature, DR Congo argues that it does not go far enough in supporting conservation efforts in developing countries. We speak to one senegalese doctor who's also concerned about the agreement's limited protection for indigenous rights.
Cyril Ramaphosa is tipped to retain his role but he faces a wave of backlash from factions loyal to former President Jacob Zuma. Also in this edition: we speak to the head of the International Organisation for Migration in Chad, where 27 people recently lost their lives in the Sahara. And finally: there's still plenty to cheer for supporters of the Atlas Lions, as Morocco prepare for their final World Cup clash against Croatia.
It's the end of the road for Morocco's World Cup campaign, after France beats them 2-0. The Atlas Lions made it further than any African team in the history of the tournament. The US-Africa Summit continues in Washington, $55 billion dollars has been pledged as the US seeks to boost its influence. And in Ghana, a 50% inflation is standing at a 21-year high, one day after it announced a $3 billion loan deal with the International Monetary Fund.
In this edition: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dodges an impeachment vote as his ruling ANC party backs him; flooding in DR Congo kills scores of people; and the US opens its wallet as it looks to boost its influence on the African continent.
With South Africa facing a growing wave of sexual violence against women, one survivor is seeking to change the legal definition for "consent". We hear from her in an exclusive interview as takes her case to the Constitutional Court. Also in this edition: cholera has broken out in camps for internally displaced Congolese people fleeing M23 violence. And finally, Accra Fashion week gets underway.
On tonight's show: Uganda takes delivery of 1,200 trial Ebola vaccines. The jab aims to tackle a strain of the virus that has so far claimed 56 lives and infected hundreds. Also, Nigeria's defence chief rubbishes Reuters' claims about a secretive military abortion programme. Plus COP15 gets underway in Canada, with the summit hoping to put a spotlight on protecting biodiversity.
In tonight's edition: Reuters journalists find evidence of a systematic, illegal abortion programme run by the Nigerian army. It says thousands of terminations have been carried out, often without women's consent. Also, could Uganda be turning the corner in its battle against Ebola? No new cases have been detected for a week. Finally, French energy giant TotalEnergies is in court facing allegations of environmental damage in Tanzania and Uganda, where the company has major oil drilling projects.
Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta says progress has been made after peace talks between the DRC & armed rebel groups.Those talks hosted by Nairobi, have just wrapped up. Also, in a fashion first Chanel holds a fashion show in Dakkar, its first ever catwalk in sub-saharan Africa. We meet some of Senegal's up and coming design talent.
Military leaders and the main pro-democracy group in Sudan have signed a deal this Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government. But, already the deal has been heavily criticized by democracy activists. Also, the ANC says it will vote against any attempts to impeach president in relation to allegations of money laundering and fraud. And as vigils are held in DR Congo following an alleged massacre last week, ceasefire talks between rebels and the government grind to a halt.
A female MP in Senegal slapped, kicked and knocked to the ground in the country’s National Assembly, this after allegedly insulting a pro-opposition religious leader. South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fight for his position, after a preliminary investigation found he may have committed serious crimes. And we also bring you all of the football news from the world cup in Qatar.
In tonight's edition: The trial opens in Ivory Coast over the 2016 jihadist attack at the Grand Bassam beach resort, outside Abidjan. Hundreds protest in South Africa against the upcoming release of Janusz Walus, the man who murdered anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, in 1993. And heartbreak for Tunisia at the World Cup in Qatar, the Carthage Eagles took a hugely symbolic win over world champions France but were denied a spot in the knockout stages.
Senegal are through to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after a sensational 2-1 victory over Ecuador. Also, lawyers are striking in Chad over a mass trial of detained anti-government protesters following deadly demonstrations in late October. And the convicted murderer of anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani has been stabbed. Just days after South Africa's top court ordered his release from jail, Janusz Walus was attacked at a correctional centre in Pretoria.
There's hope for peace in the DRC as high-profile talks kick off in Nairobi. Leaders of the East African Community are meeting to plot a path towards the end of a decade-long conflict between rebel groups and Congolese government forces.
Fighting continues in eastern DR Congo despite a deadline for M23 rebels to end hostilities. The rebels say they were not consulted over the ceasefire, which was agreed between regional leaders including from DR Congo and Rwanda.
Fighting continues in eastern DR Congo despite a deadline for M23 rebels to end hostilities. The rebels say they were not consulted over the ceasefire, which was agreed between regional leaders including from DR Congo and Rwanda.
Demonstrators march in eastern DR Congo, a day after regional leaders agreed a deal to end months of attacks by rebels. Protesters say the agreement does not address Rwanda's alleged backing of the M23 rebels -- with the rebels themselves, just a short while ago saying the deal does not concern them.
DR Congo and Rwanda have struck a deal to end months of fighting between Congolese troops and rebels in eastern DRC. The agreement was reached with the mediation of the East African community, but it hinges on the withdrawal of M23 rebels from occupied areas.
Humanitarian groups have warned that the situation in Mali risks deteriorating rapidly after Bamako announced a ban on NGOs financed by France. The move came in response to France's decision to cut off public funding to Mali because of its alleged involvement with the Russian paramilitary group Wagner. Also in this edition: our correspondents talk to victims of police violence in Kenya as President William Ruto pledges reform. And lastly: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa gets the full royal treatment in London on his first state visit to the UK under King Charles III.
The region has been in the grip of an offensive by the M23 armed group and 900 Kenyan soldiers were recently sent to the area. Also in this edition: South Africa's disgraced ex-president Jacob Zuma could go back to prison, and we talk to Nigerian climate expert Chukwumerije Okereke, who is the Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development. And lastly, guest Karim Baldé breaks down the Senegal's loss against the Netherlands in the World Cup.
In today's show we cross to Kenya, as former president Uhuru Kenyatta and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame have agreed on the need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from captured territories in east Congo.
M23 rebels have waged several offensives in east Congo this year, their first major come-back since 2012, prompting clashes with the army that have displaced thousands of civilians since March.
As COP27 draws to a close, many African nations have been left less than satisfied. It comes as countries of the Global North continue to push back against a deal endorsing the creation of a financing facility for the countries hardest hit by climate change. Also, Sadio Mané has been ruled out of the World Cup. The Bayern Munich striker will not be flying to Qatar as he is unable to recover from a recent leg injury on time. It's a devastating blow for the Lions of Teranga.
In tonight's edition: The UN food agency says that 15 trucks carrying food aid have entered Ethiopia's Tigray region. It comes as humanitarian groups gain access to the area for the first time since a ceasefire deal was signed two weeks ago. We speak to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee, about the latest developments. Plus the family of prominent South African anti-apartheid hero Dulcie September are seeking justice in a Paris court.
In tonight's edition: As jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah breaks his seven-month-long hunger strike, Egypt's human rights record comes into the spotlight as the COP27 climate summit continues. Also, Senegal recently imposed a price cap on various items from food to rent, as inflation continues to bite, but not everyone has welcomed the move. Plus the world has officially surpassed 8 billion inhabitants. As the global population grows, the majority of that growth is projected to come from five countries on the African continent. We take a closer look.
In tonight's show: as the COP27 climate summit holds its Gender Day, we ask why women in the Global South are disproportionately affected by climate change. We also speak to our regional correspondent about the millions of people waiting for international aid in Ethiopia's northern Tigray province. Finally, we take a look at the African teams heading to this year's World Cup in Qatar.
In tonight's edition: South Africa approves a funding plan for phasing out coal-based power. However, the hundreds of millions in loans have some citizens worried about supersizing the nation's debt. African leaders at the COP27 summit look to hold wealthier nations accountable for their emissions, but some are courting fossil fuel exploration themselves. We ask Greenpeace Africa if they are trying to have it both ways, and we also visit the premises of West Africa's largest future biomass power plant.
In tonight's edition: As African countries at the COP27 climate summit say wealthy nations haven't done enough to stop them from having to develop their oil industries, we ask how renewable sources can be used to lift people out of poverty on the African continent. Also, thousands of public workers across South Africa strike to secure a pay increase. And we head to Senegalese football star Sadio Mané's home village, where fans are praising his skills as well as his community work.
France announces the end of Operation Barkhane. A decade of fighting in Africa's troubled Sahel region has seen over 2,000 jihadist fighters killed, but despite the French military intervention, violence continues. Also, protesters voice their opposition to Uganda's pipeline project that will see drilling take place within the country's largest national park. Finally, Burundi reopens its border with neighbouring Rwanda after seven years of closure.
Tuesday was Africa day at the COP27 talks in Egypt, with the future of the continent under the microscope. In this special edition, we report from Sharm el-Sheikh on the fate of more than 1.2 billion people disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change.
The COP27 UN climate summit began on Monday in the Red Sea town of Sharm el-Sheikh, in the hope of averting the worst impacts of climate change. World leaders, policymakers and delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered to discuss the future of the planet. Food resources for the African continent are set to be a key point of discussions. To unpack the importance of what extra resources could mean for Africa, we're joined by the new head of the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development, Alvaro Lario.
Following the truce deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray forces, the country looks ahead to peace and reconciliation. But as Amnesty International researcher Donatella Rovera warns, many women were subject to horrific attacks and not enough is being done to make sure they get justice. Ahead of COP 27 on Sunday, we also take a look at how Africa is faring in the emerging climate emergency. In Rwanda, tea growing has had to move to the mountains while hundreds of wildlife in Kenya have died due to a historic drought.
In tonight's edition: one day after Ethiopia's historic truce agreement, we bring you reactions as Addis Ababa and Tigray look ahead to a renewed path of understanding and cooperation. World powers are now voicing cautious optimism for the country's future, but a long road to recovery lies ahead.
In tonight's edition: After two years of fighting, the warring Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces have agreed to a truce. The critical breakthrough comes just over a week into peace talks in South Africa and marks a turning point in a conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions. We take a closer look.
Intense fighting in DR Congo's North Kivu province is leading to major population displacement. We take a closer look. But first, Algeria hosts its first Arab League summit since the Covid-19 pandemic. Food security, political turmoil in Libya and Sudan and the Nile dam dispute are on the agenda. Finally, at the second Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence in South Africa, activists call out President Cyril Ramaphosa by asking what he's done to combat violence against women since his first summit in 2018.
Intense fighting in DR Congo's North Kivu province is leading to major population displacement. We take a closer look. But first, Algeria hosts its first Arab League summit since the Covid-19 pandemic. Food security, political turmoil in Libya and Sudan and the Nile dam dispute are on the agenda. Finally, at the second Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence in South Africa, activists call out President Cyril Ramaphosa by asking what he's done to combat violence against women since his first summit in 2018.
In tonight's edition: The clean-up continues in Somalia's capital Mogadishu as the death toll from the weekend's bombing claimed by Al Shabaab rises to at least 116. The government is appealing for international help. Also, thousands join an anti-Rwanda march in DR Congo after Kinshasa expels a diplomat from Kigali. Tensions between the two neighbours are high. Finally, Nigeria's president holds an emergency meeting with his security chiefs in response to warnings from the US embassy of potential attacks on the capital Abuja.
In tonight's edition: The clean-up continues in Somalia's capital Mogadishu as the death toll from the weekend's bombing claimed by Al Shabaab rises to at least 116. The government is appealing for international help. Also, thousands join an anti-Rwanda march in DR Congo after Kinshasa expels a diplomat from Kigali. Tensions between the two neighbours are high. Finally, Nigeria's president holds an emergency meeting with his security chiefs in response to warnings from the US embassy of potential attacks on the capital Abuja.
Diamond tycoon Sam Matekane has taken the oath as Lesotho's new prime minister. The 64-year-old businessman formed his political party just six months before winning October's elections.
Diamond tycoon Sam Matekane has taken the oath as Lesotho's new prime minister. The 64-year-old businessman formed his political party just six months before winning October's elections.
In tonight's edition: The world's two largest cocoa producers boycott a major industry meeting in Europe over a price dispute. Also, South Africa says its government will take the lead in informing the public about any imminent threat to its territory after the US embassy issued a terror alert in Johannesburg for this weekend. Finally, our team speaks to an NGO that offers a friendly ear to overwhelmed breast cancer patients in South Africa.
In tonight's edition: The world's two largest cocoa producers boycott a major industry meeting in Europe over a price dispute. Also, South Africa says its government will take the lead in informing the public about any imminent threat to its territory after the US embassy issued a terror alert in Johannesburg for this weekend. Finally, our team speaks to an NGO that offers a friendly ear to overwhelmed breast cancer patients in South Africa.
In tonight's edition: As peace talks over Ethiopia's war continue in South Africa, Amnesty International accuses all parties in the conflict of abuses and human rights violations. Also, security is top of the agenda for Burkina Faso as its new government gets going with plans to tackle the jihadist insurgency. Finally, fans of Tunisia's blossoming wine industry call for the sector to be opened up to make it more competitive.
In tonight's edition: As peace talks over Ethiopia's war continue in South Africa, Amnesty International accuses all parties in the conflict of abuses and human rights violations. Also, security is top of the agenda for Burkina Faso as its new government gets going with plans to tackle the jihadist insurgency. Finally, fans of Tunisia's blossoming wine industry call for the sector to be opened up to make it more competitive.
In tonight's edition: On the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule, at least one protester is killed and thousands take to the streets against the power grab. Also, key peace talks open in South Africa between Ethiopia's federal government and Tigrayan rebels. Finally, part of the world's largest telescope SKA is hosted by South Africa to study the birth of the universe.
In tonight's edition: On the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule, at least one protester is killed and thousands take to the streets against the power grab. Also, key peace talks open in South Africa between Ethiopia's federal government and Tigrayan rebels. Finally, part of the world's largest telescope SKA is hosted by South Africa to study the birth of the universe.
In tonight's edition: The warring sides in Ethiopia's two-year-long brutal conflict head to South Africa for peace negotiations, although the talks are pushed back to Tuesday. Staying in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa submits his "action plan" in response to the Zondo Commission's report into graft and fraud in the public sector under his predecessor Jacob Zuma. Finally, Burundi's borders are finally open again after nearly seven years.
In tonight's edition: The warring sides in Ethiopia's two-year-long brutal conflict head to South Africa for peace negotiations, although the talks are pushed back to Tuesday. Staying in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa submits his "action plan" in response to the Zondo Commission's report into graft and fraud in the public sector under his predecessor Jacob Zuma. Finally, Burundi's borders are finally open again after nearly seven years.
A curfew is in place in Chad as the government suspends seven opposition parties. On Thursday, at least 50 protesters were killed during clashes with police as people demonstrated against interim leader Déby extending his term by two years. Also, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take you to Nigeria, where many women see a cancer diagnosis as a death sentence. Finally, the work of artist Nnenna Okore, who uses bioplastics and waste to send a message of ecology, is showcased in Paris. She tells us more about her background.
A curfew is in place in Chad as the government suspends seven opposition parties. On Thursday, at least 50 protesters were killed during clashes with police as people demonstrated against interim leader Déby extending his term by two years. Also, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take you to Nigeria, where many women see a cancer diagnosis as a death sentence. Finally, the work of artist Nnenna Okore, who uses bioplastics and waste to send a message of ecology, is showcased in Paris. She tells us more about her background.
In tonight's edition: Security forces in Chad open fire on protesters demanding an end to military rule. At least 50 people are reported to have been killed. Also in Chad, flooding triggers a state of emergency while across the border in Niger, the extreme weather claims 200 lives. We report from one of the worst-hit areas.
In tonight's edition: Security forces in Chad open fire on protesters demanding an end to military rule. At least 50 people are reported to have been killed. Also in Chad, flooding triggers a state of emergency while across the border in Niger, the extreme weather claims 200 lives. We report from one of the worst-hit areas.
In tonight's edition: We look at the financial hardship facing women with breast cancer in Togo. The treatment falls outside the public healthcare system and many cannot afford to pay privately. But first, Zimbabwe becomes the first country in Africa to approve an injectable drug to prevent HIV transmission. Authorities say it will provide vital protection for at-risk groups, including teenage girls. Finally, we bring you an extract from an award-winning documentary by FRANCE 24's Clement Di Roma and RFI's Carol Valade. Their report looks at Russia's growing influence in the Central African Republic.
In tonight's edition: We look at the financial hardship facing women with breast cancer in Togo. The treatment falls outside the public healthcare system and many cannot afford to pay privately. But first, Zimbabwe becomes the first country in Africa to approve an injectable drug to prevent HIV transmission. Authorities say it will provide vital protection for at-risk groups, including teenage girls. Finally, we bring you an extract from an award-winning documentary by FRANCE 24's Clement Di Roma and RFI's Carol Valade. Their report looks at Russia's growing influence in the Central African Republic.
In tonight's edition: France warns that the UN mission in Mali is "in danger", a day after four peacekeepers were killed in an IED attack. Also, a powerful union in Tunisia throws its weight behind families demanding justice for relatives who died at sea. Finally, fears grow that dissenting voices will be silenced in Uganda as a controversial new internet law takes effect.
In tonight's edition: France warns that the UN mission in Mali is "in danger", a day after four peacekeepers were killed in an IED attack. Also, a powerful union in Tunisia throws its weight behind families demanding justice for relatives who died at sea. Finally, fears grow that dissenting voices will be silenced in Uganda as a controversial new internet law takes effect.
The United Nations sounds the alarm about the situation in Tigray, Ethiopia.Calls for a ceasefire go unheeded as government forces seize control of a key city. Also, a lockdown comes into force in two districts of Uganda as Ebola cases rise. We report from neighbouring Rwanda on the attempts to keep the virus out the country. Finally, we head to Sierra Leone, where women's football is entering the mainstream with the sport's first-ever professional league.
The United Nations sounds the alarm about the situation in Tigray, Ethiopia.Calls for a ceasefire go unheeded as government forces seize control of a key city. Also, a lockdown comes into force in two districts of Uganda as Ebola cases rise. We report from neighbouring Rwanda on the attempts to keep the virus out the country. Finally, we head to Sierra Leone, where women's football is entering the mainstream with the sport's first-ever professional league.
The International Monetary Fund has released its economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, warning the continent is facing massive food insecurity compounded by rising inflation.
The International Monetary Fund has released its economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, warning the continent is facing massive food insecurity compounded by rising inflation.
In tonight's edition: Families of over 20 migrants drowned at sea call on Tunisian authorities to do more to recover the bodies of their loved ones. And on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the UN's weather and climate agency is sounding the alarm over disaster readiness, saying half of the world's countries are not prepared should disaster strike. And after years of Islamic insurgency, a fragile calm has returned to northern Mozambique as Rwandan forces secure the area.
In tonight's edition: Families of over 20 migrants drowned at sea call on Tunisian authorities to do more to recover the bodies of their loved ones. And on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the UN's weather and climate agency is sounding the alarm over disaster readiness, saying half of the world's countries are not prepared should disaster strike. And after years of Islamic insurgency, a fragile calm has returned to northern Mozambique as Rwandan forces secure the area.
In tonight's edition: The deaths of dozens of children in Gambia from suspected contaminated medicinal syrups sees Indian authorities shut down production at a pharmaceuticals company in Delhi. And the WHO hopes to start clinical trials for the strain of Ebola behind a deadly outbreak in Uganda. Finally, violent child gangs in Ivory Coast live off the fringes of society but we meet an NGO getting these young men off the streets.
In tonight's edition: The deaths of dozens of children in Gambia from suspected contaminated medicinal syrups sees Indian authorities shut down production at a pharmaceuticals company in Delhi. And the WHO hopes to start clinical trials for the strain of Ebola behind a deadly outbreak in Uganda. Finally, violent child gangs in Ivory Coast live off the fringes of society but we meet an NGO getting these young men off the streets.
For days, drivers in Tunisia have faced long queues at petrol stations due to fuel shortages. And Lesotho's election winner Sam Matekane has announced a new coalition government. Finally, developing countries call for more funding for the programme that allows crucial grain and food to be safely exported out ofports in Ukraine's war zone.
For days, drivers in Tunisia have faced long queues at petrol stations due to fuel shortages. And Lesotho's election winner Sam Matekane has announced a new coalition government. Finally, developing countries call for more funding for the programme that allows crucial grain and food to be safely exported out ofports in Ukraine's war zone.
In tonight's edition: Africa faces several challenges in offering support to those suffering from mental health disorders. However, many countries are starting to invest more in the issue. Also, General Mahamat Idriss Déby has been sworn in as president of Chad's second transitional government. And our reporters meet those who fell, and those who survived Burkina Faso's Gaskinde attack which killed at least 37 people, including 27 soldiers.
In tonight's edition: Africa faces several challenges in offering support to those suffering from mental health disorders. However, many countries are starting to invest more in the issue. Also, General Mahamat Idriss Déby has been sworn in as president of Chad's second transitional government. And our reporters meet those who fell, and those who survived Burkina Faso's Gaskinde attack which killed at least 37 people, including 27 soldiers.
One week after another coup d'état, our correspondents take stock of years of political instability and terrorism in Burkina Faso. International organisations say there are now two million internally displaced people inside the country, and many of them are children. Also in this edition: Lesotho goes to the polls. And finally: Algeria introduces the English language for elementary school students nationwide.
A Belgian court agrees to admit the findings of a 22-year-old parliamentary commission into its investigation. The court is looking into the 1961 assassination of DR Congo's Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, seen by many as one of the country's founding fathers. Also on the show: the Ebola outbreak in Uganda is growing, with almost 30 confirmed deaths, including four health workers. The country is set to discuss the situation with the World Health Organization and the African Centres for Disease Control.
In tonight's edition: Several cough and cold syrups made in India are subject to a product alert after the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. The WHO alert warns that the substances are toxic and is worried about global exposure. Also, anti-French and pro-Russian sentiment are present in Ouagadougou, days after a second coup this year. And Morocco issues its first permits for cannabis production.
In tonight's edition: Several cough and cold syrups made in India are subject to a product alert after the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. The WHO alert warns that the substances are toxic and is worried about global exposure. Also, anti-French and pro-Russian sentiment are present in Ouagadougou, days after a second coup this year. And Morocco issues its first permits for cannabis production.
In tonight's edition: Days after the latest coup, Burkina Faso's new military leaders finally meet with a delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS at the airport in Ouagadougou, after anti-ECOWAS protesters gathered outside the designated conference venue. Also, Ukraine's foreign minister promises to send boats full of grain to Africa as he continues a tour of the continent. And as informal climate talks wrap up in DR Congo, Kenyan President William Ruto publishes an open letter calling for a more multilateral approach to helping Africa fight climate change.
In tonight's edition: Days after the latest coup, Burkina Faso's new military leaders finally meet with a delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS at the airport in Ouagadougou, after anti-ECOWAS protesters gathered outside the designated conference venue. Also, Ukraine's foreign minister promises to send boats full of grain to Africa as he continues a tour of the continent. And as informal climate talks wrap up in DR Congo, Kenyan President William Ruto publishes an open letter calling for a more multilateral approach to helping Africa fight climate change.
In tonight's edition: One of the men accused of funding and supporting the genocide in Rwanda goes on trial in The Hague. Prosecutors say Félicien Kabuga played a crucial role in the mass killings, in which 800,000 people were killed over just three months in 1994. Also, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denies money-laundering allegations in the "farmgate" scandal. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen from his farm two years ago. And we look at the annual Global Innovation Index, with some of the world's overperformers located in Africa.
In tonight's edition: One of the men accused of funding and supporting the genocide in Rwanda goes on trial in The Hague. Prosecutors say Félicien Kabuga played a crucial role in the mass killings, in which 800,000 people were killed over just three months in 1994. Also, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denies money-laundering allegations in the "farmgate" scandal. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen from his farm two years ago. And we look at the annual Global Innovation Index, with some of the world's overperformers located in Africa.
In tonight's edition: Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara is finally in court for a long-awaited trial, 13 years after more than 150 people were killed by security forces at a Conakry stadium. Also, authorities in Kenya are trying to prevent the Ebola virus from crossing into the country from Uganda. And the latest Hollywood blockbuster "The Woman King" tells the story of the Dahomey Amazons: an all-female army sworn to protect their kingdom in modern-day Benin.
In tonight's edition: Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara is finally in court for a long-awaited trial, 13 years after more than 150 people were killed by security forces at a Conakry stadium. Also, authorities in Kenya are trying to prevent the Ebola virus from crossing into the country from Uganda. And the latest Hollywood blockbuster "The Woman King" tells the story of the Dahomey Amazons: an all-female army sworn to protect their kingdom in modern-day Benin.
In tonight’s edition: the ex-leader of Guinea’s military junta is jailed on the eve of his trial. He and 10 others stand accused after more than 150 people were murdered and over 100 women raped at an opposition rally in 2009. Elsewhere, Nigeria continues to deal with the worst flooding it's seen in a decade. Plus, a panel in Nigeria recommends that dozens of police be dismissed or prosecuted for their role in torture and extra-judicial killings.
In tonight’s edition: the ex-leader of Guinea’s military junta is jailed on the eve of his trial. He and 10 others stand accused after more than 150 people were murdered and over 100 women raped at an opposition rally in 2009. Elsewhere, Nigeria continues to deal with the worst flooding it's seen in a decade. Plus, a panel in Nigeria recommends that dozens of police be dismissed or prosecuted for their role in torture and extra-judicial killings.
In tonight's edition: It's been 20 years since an overloaded Senegalese passenger ferry sank off the coast of The Gambia, killing almost 1,900 people. Our correspondent reports on the disaster dubbed "Africa's Titanic". Also, a free-falling economy and years of political unrest have taken their toll on Sudanese youth, with thousands leaving the country every day. Finally, we meet the Tunisians wanting to put the country's olive oil industry on the map.
In tonight's edition: It's been 20 years since an overloaded Senegalese passenger ferry sank off the coast of The Gambia, killing almost 1,900 people. Our correspondent reports on the disaster dubbed "Africa's Titanic". Also, a free-falling economy and years of political unrest have taken their toll on Sudanese youth, with thousands leaving the country every day. Finally, we meet the Tunisians wanting to put the country's olive oil industry on the map.
In this edition: West African political bloc ECOWAS slaps sanctions on the military junta ruling Guinea. Failure to provide a plan for a return to civilian rule has resulted in the junta's assets being frozen, with the threat of more severe sanctions also being laid on the table. Meanwhile, ECOWAS also condemns the military junta in Mali. Bamako has been in a stand-off with neighbouring Ivory Coast over 46 soldiers who have been held in Mali since July. Finally, an Ivorian-born man runs for office in Italy. Ahead of Sunday's parliamentary vote, our team meets the man dubbed the "Italian Bernie Sanders".
In this edition: West African political bloc ECOWAS slaps sanctions on the military junta ruling Guinea. Failure to provide a plan for a return to civilian rule has resulted in the junta's assets being frozen, with the threat of more severe sanctions also being laid on the table. Meanwhile, ECOWAS also condemns the military junta in Mali. Bamako has been in a stand-off with neighbouring Ivory Coast over 46 soldiers who have been held in Mali since July. Finally, an Ivorian-born man runs for office in Italy. Ahead of Sunday's parliamentary vote, our team meets the man dubbed the "Italian Bernie Sanders".
In tonight's edition: University lecturers in Nigeria refuse to go back to class after being ordered to do so by court order. Disputes over pay are common in the country. Also, Zimbabwe is battling a measles outbreak. More than 700 children have died in recent months because of low vaccination rates. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has had a rocky relationship with the UK but with King Charles III now on the throne, some hope the country may soon be allowed back into the Commonwealth of Nations.
In tonight's edition: University lecturers in Nigeria refuse to go back to class after being ordered to do so by court order. Disputes over pay are common in the country. Also, Zimbabwe is battling a measles outbreak. More than 700 children have died in recent months because of low vaccination rates. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has had a rocky relationship with the UK but with King Charles III now on the throne, some hope the country may soon be allowed back into the Commonwealth of Nations.
In tonight's edition: A warning alarm is being sounded at the United Nations General Assembly in New York as NGOs tell of a devastating humanitarian crisis. Some estimates say 140 million people in Africa are facing acute food insecurity, with tens of millions on the brink of starvation. Also, flooding in Nigeria has killed over 300 people so far this year as the nation faces its worst flooding in a decade. And protesters take to the streets of Abidjan in solidarity with 46 soldiers being detained in neighbouring Mali.
In tonight's edition: A warning alarm is being sounded at the United Nations General Assembly in New York as NGOs tell of a devastating humanitarian crisis. Some estimates say 140 million people in Africa are facing acute food insecurity, with tens of millions on the brink of starvation. Also, flooding in Nigeria has killed over 300 people so far this year as the nation faces its worst flooding in a decade. And protesters take to the streets of Abidjan in solidarity with 46 soldiers being detained in neighbouring Mali.
In tonight's edition: Senegal's Macky Sall takes to the stage at the UN General Assembly in New York and tells the world there are other crises to address besides the war in Ukraine. Also, authorities in Uganda declare an Ebola outbreak after a 24-year-old man dies of the disease, the first since 2019. And Ethiopia rejects UN claims that the country is probably responsible for war crimes in the Tigray region, as more fighting erupts due to the apparent presence of troops from Eritrea.
In tonight's edition: Senegal's Macky Sall takes to the stage at the UN General Assembly in New York and tells the world there are other crises to address besides the war in Ukraine. Also, authorities in Uganda declare an Ebola outbreak after a 24-year-old man dies of the disease, the first since 2019. And Ethiopia rejects UN claims that the country is probably responsible for war crimes in the Tigray region, as more fighting erupts due to the apparent presence of troops from Eritrea.
As Queen Elizabeth II is buried, some are not mourning the late monarch. Our reporters talk to survivors of the 1950s Mau Mau uprising, when some one million people in Kenya were sent to concentration camps by British colonial forces. Also, Senegal gets a new prime minister as part of a government reshuffle. And the leader of Tunisia's opposition party, Rached Ghannouchi, is to be questioned by police, a move that has sparked protests.
As Queen Elizabeth II is buried, some are not mourning the late monarch. Our reporters talk to survivors of the 1950s Mau Mau uprising, when some one million people in Kenya were sent to concentration camps by British colonial forces. Also, Senegal gets a new prime minister as part of a government reshuffle. And the leader of Tunisia's opposition party, Rached Ghannouchi, is to be questioned by police, a move that has sparked protests.
Nigeria and Morocco sign a deal to build the world's longest offshore gas pipeline. When it’s completed in over 20 years’ time, it will connect 15 West African nations and eventually lead on to Europe's shores.
Nigeria and Morocco sign a deal to build the world's longest offshore gas pipeline. When it’s completed in over 20 years’ time, it will connect 15 West African nations and eventually lead on to Europe's shores.
The EU raises serious questions about the actions of French energy giant TotalEnergies in Uganda, with MEPs saying the group's oil pipeline project has led to evictions and arrests. Also in this edition: the United Nations publishes a report shedding light on increased human rights violations in Burkina Faso. Finally, the tourism industry in Tunisia says goodbye to a better summer season than last year, but still far from what the country was used to before the pandemic.
The EU raises serious questions about the actions of French energy giant TotalEnergies in Uganda, with MEPs saying the group's oil pipeline project has led to evictions and arrests. Also in this edition: the United Nations publishes a report shedding light on increased human rights violations in Burkina Faso. Finally, the tourism industry in Tunisia says goodbye to a better summer season than last year, but still far from what the country was used to before the pandemic.
Our headlines across the continent: William Ruto spends his first day in charge of Kenya. The new president is putting a focus on climate policies and reversing some of his predecessor's actions. In Burkina Faso, the director of a mining company has been found guilty of manslaughter after eight people were killed when a mine they were working in flooded back in April. And with fish stocks dwindling, we see how local fishermen in DR Congo are adapting traditional techniques.
Our headlines across the continent: William Ruto spends his first day in charge of Kenya. The new president is putting a focus on climate policies and reversing some of his predecessor's actions. In Burkina Faso, the director of a mining company has been found guilty of manslaughter after eight people were killed when a mine they were working in flooded back in April. And with fish stocks dwindling, we see how local fishermen in DR Congo are adapting traditional techniques.
In tonight's edition: A village boy becomes Kenya's president, as former vice president William Ruto takes the oath for the country's top job before cheering crowds. Also, Ethiopia's embattled northern Tigray region is reportedly hit by drone strikes, a day after talk of a ceasefire. And we see how fishmongers in Ivory Coast are trying to push the industry towards more self-sufficiency.
In tonight's edition: A village boy becomes Kenya's president, as former vice president William Ruto takes the oath for the country's top job before cheering crowds. Also, Ethiopia's embattled northern Tigray region is reportedly hit by drone strikes, a day after talk of a ceasefire. And we see how fishmongers in Ivory Coast are trying to push the industry towards more self-sufficiency.
Diplomatic tensions between Mali and Ivory Coast deepen after Bamako sets conditions for the return of dozens of Ivorian soldiers arrested two months ago. Also, Ethiopia's New Year celebrations are overshadowed by an economic crisis. And anti-smoking campaigners in Senegal warn against the damage caused to young bodies when they start lighting up.
Diplomatic tensions between Mali and Ivory Coast deepen after Bamako sets conditions for the return of dozens of Ivorian soldiers arrested two months ago. Also, Ethiopia's New Year celebrations are overshadowed by an economic crisis. And anti-smoking campaigners in Senegal warn against the damage caused to young bodies when they start lighting up.
We bring you a special edition on Queen Elizabeth II's legacy in Africa. With high praise from some and criticism from others, from brutal repression in Kenya to open support for the end of apartheid, across the continent Elizabeth II leaves mixed feelings behind her.
We bring you a special edition on Queen Elizabeth II's legacy in Africa. With high praise from some and criticism from others, from brutal repression in Kenya to open support for the end of apartheid, across the continent Elizabeth II leaves mixed feelings behind her.
In tonight's edition: We speak to the Ethiopian ambassador to France, Henok Teferra Shawl, after ongoing fighting shatters hopes for peace in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict. Also, the UN plans on launching a special investigation into allegations of abuse by Malian troops and Russian mercenaries in Mali. And ahead of the COP27 climate conference in November, we see how scientists are fighting to protect DR Congo's rainforest.
In tonight's edition: We speak to the Ethiopian ambassador to France, Henok Teferra Shawl, after ongoing fighting shatters hopes for peace in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict. Also, the UN plans on launching a special investigation into allegations of abuse by Malian troops and Russian mercenaries in Mali. And ahead of the COP27 climate conference in November, we see how scientists are fighting to protect DR Congo's rainforest.
In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso's leader vows a crackdown on armed extremists, a day after dozens are killed in the north. Also, the UN warns that Somalia is on the brink of famine and that time is running out to save lives. And we see how a skateboarding crew in Ethiopia's capital brings together young girls from all backgrounds.
In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso's leader vows a crackdown on armed extremists, a day after dozens are killed in the north. Also, the UN warns that Somalia is on the brink of famine and that time is running out to save lives. And we see how a skateboarding crew in Ethiopia's capital brings together young girls from all backgrounds.
In tonight's edition: Kenya's Supreme Court unanimously upholds William Ruto's victory in last month's presidential election, paving the way for him to take power. His unsuccessful rival Raila Odinga says he will accept the decision. Also, three Ivorian soldiers are back home after having spent almost two months in detention in Mali. And the African Adaptation Acceleration Programme pledges $25 billion for the continent's climate battle at a Rotterdam summit.
In tonight's edition: Kenya's Supreme Court unanimously upholds William Ruto's victory in last month's presidential election, paving the way for him to take power. His unsuccessful rival Raila Odinga says he will accept the decision. Also, three Ivorian soldiers are back home after having spent almost two months in detention in Mali. And the African Adaptation Acceleration Programme pledges $25 billion for the continent's climate battle at a Rotterdam summit.
In this edition: Kenyans await the Supreme Court’s verdict on last month's presidential election, slated for Monday. Defeated candidate Raila Odinga claims electoral fraud after losing by a razor-thin margin. Also: South Africa's ruling ANC party suggests chemical castration as a punishment for convicted rapists. And finally, founder of sustainability non-profit Yayra Agbofah talks about what can be done to tackle Ghana’s massive textile waste problem.
In tonight's edition: Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia intensifies further, both federal forces and Tigrayan rebels accuse each other of opening up new fronts. In South Africa, parents of the 21 young people who died in June at a tavern in the Eastern Cape are told their children died of suffocation and gas price hikes in Togo boosts the demand for coal.
In tonight's edition: A political spat between Morocco and Tunisia continues after being sparked over the weekend by Tunis's hosting of the head of the Polisario Front. But first, a report released by a crisis monitoring organisation suggests that Russian mercenaries in Mali target civilians in well over half of their operations. The report also accuses Wagner fighters of also attacking non-military targets in Central African Republic. Finally, we take a closer look at Egypt's centuries-long tradition of wine making.
In tonight's edition: Kenya's Supreme Court starts working on the petition challenging the result of this month's presidential election. The UN warns the humanitarian situation in northern Ethiopia is alarming. A ship loaded with 23,000 tons of Ukrainian grain finally arrives in Djibouti on its way to Ethiopia. And former Rwandan lawyer turned designer Lambert Shumbusho wows clients from around the world with his skillfully crafted furniture.
Angola's president is declared as the winner of last week's election, but that win is tarnished by accusations of fraud. Also in this edition: After months of mounting tensions, people in Tripoli fear a return of violence after dozens are killed over the weekend as rival militia clashed violently in the Libyan capital. And finally: we bid farewell to the summer with a look back on some of the highlights of the Tunis festival season.
The French President has kicked off a three day visit with economic ties on the agenda, and a bid to reset often tense relations between Paris and Algiers. Also in this edition: Angola's ruling party edges closer to an election win after the tightest presidential race in decades. And finally: in Senegal, hundreds of plastic recycling plants are to be built to crack down on pollution.
Vote-counting begins after millions of Angolans cast ballots in the most competitive election the country has had since 1992. The opposition political bloc UNITA hopes to unseat the MPLA, which has ruled for nearly five decades. Also in this edition: the euro's slump against the dollar had consequences for the many African countries that use the CFA franc, which is pegged to the European currency. We take a closer look.
In tonight's edition: Angola's on the eve of the most competitive elections in it's history. Also, Kenyans forced off their land by British settlers during colonial rule take the UK to the European Court of Human Rights. And scientists have recently discovered a crater off the coast of Guinea. While it was not as impactful as the asteroid that definitively killed off the dinosaurs, its regional impact would have been huge.
In tonight's edition: former kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga is cheered on by his supporters as he hoists boxes of material for his Supreme court challenge of last week's election result. Also, in Angola, at the final day of campaigning the opposition's electoral coalition calls for change are met with excitement but the ruling MPLA are still going strong. And the community at the heart of mango production in Egypt holds a festival in honour of the fruit on which their livelihoods rely.
On World Humanitarian Day, we talk to the UN's coordinator for aid work in South Sudan about the perils of humanitarian work there. Five aid workers have been killed in the country since the beginning of the year.
At least 38 people have died in devastating wildfires that have ripped through Algeria's eastern mountains. More than 800 hectares of forest and almost 2,000 hectares of woodland have been destroyed in blazes this month alone. Algeria's prime minister has defended the government's response to the blazes.
Mali calls for an emergency UN security Council Meeting over alleged French “acts of aggression”. Bamako accuses Paris of espionage and supporting jihadists as French troops, who'd been in the country on an anti-terror mission, pulled out. Also a week ahead of the tightest general election Angola has faced since 1992, voters able to cast their ballot from outside the country for the first time. And the Open smartphone responds to voice commands delivered in dozens of African languages.
In tonight’s edition: On what's likely to be his last shot at the top job, Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga legally challenges tight presidential election results that hand victory to Ruto. Also, a decade after South African police shot dead 34 miners in the Marikana massacre, thousands demand justice and better pay and conditions for workers in the sector. And a tech researcher in Niger is hoping that his innovation in automatic irrigation could be a game changer for rural communities.
The outgoing Deputy President won a narrow victory over his rival Raila Odinga. However, four of the seven candidates including Raila Odinga have contested the results.Also, soldiers from Cote d'Ivoire have been charged as mercenaries in Mali; Cote d'Ivoire contests the claim saying the troops were sent as reinforcements to a UN peacekeeping mission in the country.Finally in Sudan, flooding has killed more than 50 people and affected at least eight thousand homes.
Presidents and ministers from global powers have been crisscrossing Africa over the past few weeks - we get some analysis on the geopolitical chess game taking place on the continent from Eric Olander, Editor-in-Chief of The China-Global South Project.
In Senegal, a recent election saw Macky Sall lose control of parliament, but a recent defection of an independent MP to the presidential coalition has dramatically changed the picture. In Cameroon, a skin-whitening drink product has been removed from the market following a report broadcast on France 24.
Kenya is still waiting for official news of who its next President will be, this as speculation has run rife online about the outcome of last Tuesday's vote. Also in this edition: in Guinea, the main opposition group FNDC has accused the transitional government of operating like a mafia, after the coalition was disbanded by the authorities. And finally: the vodun religion, sometimes referred as voodoo, is being celebrated at a festival in the town of Ouidah.
Kenya awaits the results of Tuesday's election, and it's still too close to call for the two fronts runners Raila Odinga and William Ruto. Also in this edition: Anthony Blinken has arrived in Rwanda after having visited DR Congo. He is expected to address tensions between the two countries over accusations Rwanda has supported the M23 rebel group active in eastern DR Congo. And lastly, Amnesty International has denounced arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force in Guinea.
In tonight's edition: Kenyans are just hours away from heading to the polls for a general election. They will choose governors, MPs, and a new president, marking the end of Uhuru Kenyatta's 9 years in office. Also, as grain exports from Ukraine slowly resume, we take a closer look at another product from that part of the world that Africa depends on: fertilizer. Finally Chad's military government and more than 40 opposition groups sign a deal to launch national peace talks this month.
After three years of talks, a peace deal has been signed between separatists and the national government in Senegal's southern Casamance region. It is hoped that this could bring an end to one of the longest running conflicts on the continent, one in which thousands of people have been killed and displaced since 1982.
Elsewhere, the Rwandan government says it has not supported the revived M23 rebel movement in eastern DR Congo, this despite UN experts asserting Kigali provided weapons and uniforms to the group.
The Congolese government says it would like the so-called MONUSCO peacekeeping mission to leave the country before the end of 2024. They say their efforts to quell conflicts with the M23 and other armed groups in eastern DR Congo have failed.
On Friday, more than 5,000 people attended a mass burial for 10 protesters killed during recent anti-UN demonstrations in the city of Goma.
Macky Sall's hopes for a controversial third term as Senegalese president were dealt a blow on Thursday as the opposition deprived him of a parliamentary majority. Cost-of-living concerns lead voters to support Sall’s detractors in last Sunday's vote.
In tonight's edition: Displaced people in Ethiopia's Afar region plead for food assistance as aid heads to the neighbouring Tigray region. Also, as worldwide investment in startups stagnates or drops off, African innovation continues to excite. Funding for African startups has doubled in the first half of this year. Finally, Togolese soprano Clémentine Ayéfouni mixes Western classical opera and traditional African rhythms in unique performances to share her passion for classical music. Our correspondents went to meet her.
In tonight's edition: After dozens of deaths during last week's violent demonstrations against the United Nations, DR Congo's government reexamines the withdrawal plan for the UN's MONUSCO mission. Also, the head of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, was killed in a US drone strike on Sunday. He helped mastermind terror attacks on American embassies in Tanzania and Kenya in the late 1990s. Finally, Kenyans hope fresh elections will hope find a way out of an inflation crisis.
In tonight's edition: Both Senegal's opposition and the ruling coalition claim victory in Sunday's legislative elections. Kenya is heading to presidential polls next week. The electoral body says lessons have been learned . And a project in Benin lays bare the mysteries of the vodoo culture.
The African National Congress gathers this weekend to decide on its policies for the next five years, and top of the list: how to deal with corruption. Meanwhile ANC workers were out protesting as some have not been paid in two months. Also in this edition: we take a closer look at the conflict between M23 militants and DR Congo. And finally: kick off the weekend with South Africa's trendy export, Amapiano music.
Despite warnings from enviromental groups that drilling in peatlands and forests could amplify global warming, on Thursday DR Congo opened an auction of exploration licences for 30 oil and gas blocks. And elsewhere in the country, an uneasy calm returned to the streets after violent protests on Wednesday. Also in this edition: Senegal gears up for elections and Zimbabwe launches a real gold coin as currency.
In tonight's edition: Millions of people in Somalia are on the brink of starvation. We speak to Rein Paulsen from the FAO, who is in Somalia meeting with drought-affected communities. Meanwhile, campaigning for Kenya's presidential elections picked up again on Wednesday after a deeply underwhelming presidential debate. And Senegal heads to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections in which 165 seats are up for grabs.
In tonight's edition: At least three UN peacekeepers and at least 12 demonstrators are killed in escalating anti-UN protests in eastern DR Congo. French President Emmanuel Macron says that his country will open colonial archives on Cameroon to shed light upon the painful era. He's in Yaounde at the start of a tour of Central Africa aimed at further resetting relations with the continent.
In tonight's edition: The French president has kicked off a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau at a time when French influence in Africa is being called into question in several countries.
Mali's army repels a terrorist attack on its largest military base, located on the outskirts of Bamako. Seven attackers were killed and eight arrested in the assault.
In tonight's edition: Tunisia is gearing up for a referendum that would consolidate powers in the presidency, with critics calling it a power grab. Meanwhile, Kenya’s presidential campaign has been hit by misinformation and fake news on social media. Finally, we enter into the last days of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the host nation taking on South Africa on Saturday for the title. The run-off for third place takes place on Friday between Nigeria and Zambia.
In tonight's edition: Mali is expelling the spokesman of the UN's peacekeeping force in the country, in the latest sign of tensions between the military junta in Bamako and the international community. In Kenya, the four main running mates in the upcoming presidential election took part in a debate on Tuesday night. And Tunisia is grappling with wheat shortages due to Ukrainian imports being impacted by the war.
As Kenya prepares to vote in a new president next month, we take a closer look at the role of women in the country’s politics. In Uganda, we bring you a report on efforts to respond to a major hunger crisis in the country’s northeast. And the Ivorian artist Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is being remembered in New York and in Paris with different retrospective exhibitions.
In tonight's edition: Thousands of Sudan's Hausa people have set up barricades and attacked government buildings in several cities following a week of deadly tribal clashes in the country's south. Meanwhile, Italy’s PM Mario Draghi is in Algeria where an energy deal is being signed between the two countries. Finally, for Mandela Day in South Africa, we take a look at a record-breaking art project in honour of Nelson Mandela.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreed to extend their troop deployment inMozambique for another month to help it fight an Islamic State-linked insurgency. Meanwhile, the border between Algeria and Tunisia has been reopened after more than two years of closure due to the pandemic. And in Somalia, the crew at Bilan Media is on a mission to break the silence around gender-based violence in the country.
In tonight's edition: Mali puts a stop to rotations of UN peacekeepers from the organisation's MINUSMA mission. Five former members of the Gambia's Intelligence Agency have been sentenced to death for the 2016 killing of a political activist called Solo Sandeng. And three years after the launch of a groundbreaking pilot programme for the world's first malaria vaccine, there is frustration from Africa that more shots aren't yet available.
In tonight's edition: The cost of climate adaptation for some African nations could be more than five times the amount they currently spend on healthcare. A report by the development agency Tearfund looked at 11 countries on the continent as poorer nations struggle to respond to the climate emergency. Meanwhile, young people in Kenya are feeling little motivation to vote ahead of elections in August, and tennis star Ons Jabeur returns home to Tunisia to a cheering crowd.
In tonight's edition: Olympic champion Mo Farah has revealed he was trafficked to Britain as a child from Djibouti. The war in Ukraine has deepened a food emergency that is affecting a staggering 346 million people in parts of Africa. And communities in Niger are ramping up training in farming and food production, hoping to take more of a lead in the response to the country's food crisis.
In tonight's edition: People in Soweto accuse authorities of not doing enough to protect them after 15 people are gunned down in an attack on a bar in the South African township. In Nigeria, the presidential candidate for the ruling party picks a Muslim senator as his running mate. Lastly, faced with surging global energy prices because of the war in Ukraine, more Tunisian entrepreneurs are looking for green energy alternatives.
The ex-leader was credited with overseeing Angola’s recovery from a civil war, but leaves behind a bitter legacy of nepotism and rampant corruption. Meanwhile, voters in Congo-Brazzaville head to the polls this weekend to elect the country's national assembly. The Congo Republic is ruled by strongman Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been in power for nearly thirty years. Finally, families in East Africa struggle to afford the traditional sheep for this weekend's Eid al-Adha festival.
Blaise Compaoré had been in exile since 2014 when he was ousted from power by a military coup. He's set to attend a summit on Burkina Faso's future with a number of other former leaders. And also in this programme: legal experts in Tunisia assess the impact the new constitution would have if it is given the greenlight at polls later this month. Finally, Tanzania celebrates its linguistic heritage.
As Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France, we take a closer look at the deep diplomatic and social tensions that exist between the two countries. From the enduring pain over atrocities committed during colonial rule to calls for reform from within Algeria, the country has had a bumpy six decades. Yet July 5, the official date of independence, still sparks a deep, if complex, sense of pride for many Algerians.
Days after one of the bloodiest crackdowns on protests against Sudan's military coup, the head of the army has announced the dissolution of the governing sovereign council to make way for a civilian leadership. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says the military will not participate in talks brokered by the UN and regional blocs, aimed at breaking the stalemate with the civilian opposition. However, Burhan has not specifed any dates, nor mentioned who would replace the army at the negotiating table.
Thousands of people march in the streets of Khartoum, after nine people are killed in protests yesterday. This as the government once again tries to cut down on internet access to prevent gatherings. Also in this edition: the EU special Takuba task force has left Mali after a steady deterioriation of diplomatic relations between the ruling junta and Western nations. And finally, critics hit out at Tunisia's new draft constitution ahead of a controversial referendum.
The remains of Congolese icon Patrice Lumumba, the country's first prime minister, are laid to rest in Kinshasa. Belgium returned a tooth belonging to the murdered independence hero earlier this month. Also, African ministers of education were in Paris on Thursday for a UNESCO summit on tackling the devastating effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on education.
The UN Security Council has votes to renew the mandate of its peacekeeping force in Mali despite the loss of air support from France. Healthcare workers in Zimbabwe headed out on strike at the end of June demanding a tenfold increase of their wages threatening to strike again if their demands are not met. And the Egyptian government ordered the inhabitants of around thirty houseboats along the Nile to evacuate their homes by this week.
In tonight's edition: Authorities in South Africa are seeking clues after 21 teenagers died in a packed bar. Also, the G7 is to mobilise $600 billion of investment in global infrastructure projects in the next five years, including in Africa, in a bid to counter China's initiatives. Finally, we speak to DJ and curator Mo Laudi about the "Globalisto" exhibition by African artists in the French city of Saint-Etienne.
An oil supertanker that has been moored in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen since 1976 could break apart and unleash part or all of its 1.1 million barrels of oil on the Horn of Africa. Also in this edition: Prince Charles expresses regret for the legacy of slavery, and Rwanda is set to produce its own mRNA vaccines in a first for the continent.
In tonight's edition: In Kigali, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends his controversial deal to expel migrants to Rwanda, telling critics to "keep an open mind". Also, while most members of the Commonwealth are former British colonies, Gabon and Togo are expected to become the latest nations to join the bloc despite few historic links to the UK. Plus we take a closer look at some of the major shifts needed to finance Africa's essential transition to reliable and cleaner energy sources.
In tonight's edition: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the fifth and final chapter of an investigation into corruption under his predecessor Jacob Zuma. Also, the African Union has denounced "dishonest" negotiations with Sudan military leaders aimed at getting a transition back on track following the army's takeover last October. And the UK's Prince Charles pays tribute to victims of the 1994 genocide during the first ever trip by a British royal to Rwanda.
In tonight's edition: A new deal paves the way for the development of the first African-owned Covid-19 vaccines. Cape Town-based Afrigen is working with a Belgian biotech company to develop mRNA shots. Also, Kenya has no reproductive health legislation but the public is going to give its input on a regional bill that could make a big difference to sexual health services. Finally, in football news, Senegal's Sadio Mané is moving from Liverpool to Bayern Munich.
In tonight's edition: Relatives of murdered Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba attend a moving ceremony in Brussels as Belgium returns his tooth. It's all that remains of him after his assassination in 1961. The former colonial power was found to be morally responsible for Lumumba's shocking death. Also, to mark World Refugee Day, we report on how one NGO in South Africa is trying to make sure that refugees don't fall behind at school more than necessary.
Scuffles broke out this Friday near the home of Senegalese opposition leader Osman Sonko in the capital Dakar. Sonko had called for his supporters to gather to demonstrate against the government's decision to bar him from elections next month. Also in this edition: Rwandan police kill a Congolese soldier who had crossed the border and fired on security forces. Finally, the Congolese diaspora in Brussels hail the return of a tooth belonging to slain anti-imperialist icon Patrice Lumumba.
Tunisia has ground to a halt under strike action, with skyrocketing inflation and unpopular reforms sending tens of thousands into the streets. We hear more from our correspondent in Tunis. Also, many Nigerians who fled to neighbouring Niger under the tyranny of Boko Haram are being called on to return home. And we see how a Paris tech show is honouring startups in Africa with the Africa Tech Award.
In tonight's edition: France says it has captured Oumeya Ould Albakaye, a top extremist figure in Mali. Also, Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala has been putting his country on the map as fastest man on the continent in the 100 metres. And as the world animation elite meets in the French mountain town of Annecy, the African industry is taking up more and more space. We speak to the founder of Lagos Comic Con and studio founder Ayodele Elegba.
In tonight's edition: A desperate lack of funding has forced the World Food Programme to suspend some food aid in South Sudan just as the country needs it most. We speak to the WFP's acting country director, Adeyinka Badejo. Also, survivors of one of the most brutal extremist attacks in Burkina Faso say that government forces left them helpless. At least 79 people were killed in the massacre in Seytenga on Saturday. And there are calls for an extension of MINUSMA's mission in Mali after this week's UN Security Council briefing.
M23 rebels have reportedly captured the eastern town of Bunagana on the Ugandan border. The violence has forced at least 30,000 people to flee the area. DR Congo's military blames Rwanda for the takeover. Also, the first flight deporting asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda is due to go ahead on Tuesday with less than a dozen people on board. And more than 1,000 people in Cameroonian city of Douala are still homeless after their homes were destroyed in May to make way for the construction of a five-star hotel.
A court in London rejects an emergency bid to block the deportation of asylum-seekers to Rwanda. The first refugees will be flown to the east African country next week despite public outcry over its human rights record. Also in this edition: Disappointment in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo as Pope Francis postpones a much-anticipated visit due to a knee injury. And finally, presenter Julia Kim speaks with Federico Bonaglia, the deputy director of the OECD development centre.
South Africa's oldest private airline faces liquidation after a tough couple of years. Comair is going out of business after a rescue plan failed to raise funding, leaving some customers out of pocket. Also in this edition: Anglophone insurgents claim responsibility after five military police are killed in Cameroon. Finally, the healing power of art is on display at the Dakar Biennale as patients showcase paintings that they've created during therapy.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's ruling APC party has picked former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2023 presidential elections. Buhari cannot run again, as he will already have served two presidential terms. Also, Belgium's King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo during a landmark trip, telling the country that Belgian colonial rule was unjustifiable and racist. And to mark World Oceans Day, we head to Kenya, where conservationists are replanting coral reefs.
In tonight's edition: South Africa calls for the UAE to quickly extradite two arrested brothers accused of using their poltical influence to corruptly win state contracts. The Guptas fled in 2018 and were subject to an Interpol red notice. King Philippe of Belgium has begun a historic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. And Sudanese musician Noureddine Jaber gives voices to long marginalised eastern communities with his band 'Dorpa'.
Nigeria is in shock after at least 21 people are gunned down at a Catholic church in a rare attack in south-western Ondo State. As the vice president visits some of the dozens wounded, more questions are raised about the country's worsening insecurity. Also, West African leaders say they'll keep ECOWAS sanctions on Mali. And Ryanair sparks a backlash by forcing South African passengers to take a test in afrikaans if they want to fly to the UK. Only 12 percent of South Africans use the language.
Senegal's President Macky Sall appeals to the West to ease sanctions on Russia to facilitate the export grain to Africa. Millions on the continent face hunger amid a global food crisis sparked by the Ukraine war. We talk to David Laborde, Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute about the crisis.
Also in this edition: Sudan marks the three-year anniversary of the June 3rd massacre, and in Cameroon, refugees prepare to go back home to the Central African Republic.
In tonight's edition: Tunisian President Kais Saied sacks 57 judges accused of corruption. He has also passed a new law strengthening his grip on the judiciary. Also, at least 10 African countries have major displacement crises. The Norwegian Refugee Council, an NGO, is sounding the alarm in its annual report. Finally, Vladimir Putin will host Senegalese President Macky Sall at his Black Sea residence in Sochi this Friday. Sall currently chairs the African Union and the talks are expected to focus on the food crisis sparked by the invasion of Ukraine.
In tonight's edition: Relations between DR Congo and Rwanda continue to be tense this week. Two Rwandan soldiers have been released however in peace talks mediated by Angola. Hundreds of Sudanese protesters have demanded the dismissal of the United Nations mission chief, who is working to resolve a political crisis sparked by last year's military coup. And Pritzker Prize winner Diebedo Francis Kéré is given a hero's welcome on a trip back to Ouagadougou.
In tonight's edition: Senior officials of state companies in Cameroon are accused of accepting bribes from Swiss-based mining giant Glencore. In Egypt, two months after opposition figure Alaa Abdel Fattah started a hunger strike, his supporters are demanding his release from captivity. And in Libya, traditional ceramics are not finding markets like they used to, but some potters are taking to social media in the hope of connecting their creations with new customers.
Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped the prelate of the Methodist Church in the country. It's the latest in a spate of kidnappings of religious figures. Also, Israel is seeking closer and warmer relations with Africa. The Israeli embassy in Paris is organising a large conference on Israel-Africa relations on Tuesday. We hear more from top Israeli diplomat Sharon Bar-Li. And in Tunisia, tour operators are hoping for a revival of their businesses, with internal tourism as a new focus.
With nine out of the 10 countries in the world most vulnerable to climate change coming from the continent, Africa faces a particularly stark existential threat. But in the race to make Africa’s development climate resistant, there is also determination, innovation and cooperation. Our team went to Ghana’s capital Accra, where the African Development Bank is demanding that essential changes be made not only to ensure that the continent survives but also that it thrives.
A fire has left 11 babies dead in a hospital in the west of Senegal. The tragedy has been blamed on an electrical short circuit, as our correspondent reports. We also take a look at ongoing fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 militia near the Rwandan border. It's the biggest surge in violence related to the group since a 2013 insurrection. Finally, we talk to Sonia Kabanda, the founder of the African Zuri Festival in Kinshasa. The festival is a celebration of life with dancing, performance, cooking and much more from all corners of the continent.
Clashes between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 militia group have sent thousands of people over the border to Rwanda seeking shelter. Meanwhile, the UK and Rwanda are to settle 50 undocumented migrants who arrived on British shores in the Rwandan capital Kigali; we take a closer look. And Zimbabwe wants to sidestep international conventions to sell its $600 million stockpile in black market ivory – not without controversy.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Niger, continuing a three-country tour of Africa. One of the main motivations is that Germany is interested in new sources of energy. We get analysis from Dr. Douglas Yates of the American Graduate School in Paris. Also, as Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is sworn in as president of Somalia, we take a look at the challenges ahead for him. Elsewhere, it's been a year since the explosion of Mount Nyiragongo near Goma in eastern DR Congo, with many still homeless as a result.
After 10 days of discussions about how to tackle worsening desertification around the globe, countries fail to agree on a binding protocol to restore degraded soil. Also, we speak to the founder of charity Care4Calais Clare Moseley about the UK government's plan to deport asylum seekers and undocumented migrants to Rwanda. Finally, we escape to a beautiful little fishing village in Liberia that's known for its big waves.
Nearly 60 million people are internally displaced worldwide. The war in Ukraine is one reason for the spike but other conflicts, severe food insecurity and drought in sub-Saharan Africa are also factors. Also, as healthcare workers in Zimbabwe leave in droves for better paid jobs overseas, our reporters look at the how the healthcare service is coping with major personnel shortages. And the Senegalese capital Dakar opens the city's Art Biennale, which showcases more than 80 artists from Africa and its diaspora.
In tonight's edition: There's been a spike in homophobic rhetoric online from Senegalese supporters of Paris Saint-Germain Senegalese footballer Idrissa Gueye. He refused to play a match after being asked to wear kit in support of LGBT rights. Also, one Senegalese musician is raising his voice to maintain his native vanishing language of Menik through music. And we discuss the Nigerian film industry with executive Ijeoma Onah, who's working with the French ministry of culture.
In tonight's edition: Hope is all but lost that eight miners trapped in a flooded mine in Burkina Faso for a month may have survived. Also, suspects are arrested in Mali after authorities say they foiled a coup attempt earlier this month. And advocates calling for tax reform on the continent say that lawmakers should be on the sharp end of pushing for changes that will tackle an unequal system.
In tonight's edition: There are celebrations in the Somali capital after long-delayed elections return former leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as president. Also, a tanker carrying Russian oil docks in a South African port. Pretoria has refused to take sides over the war in Ukraine as global sanctions on Russia mount. And amid weekly protests and deteriorating economic conditions, young Sudanese are increasingly turning to art and music to express themselves.
There's political upheaval in Nigeria after ten government officials step down, signalling their interest in the 2023 elections. And Somalia prepares for a presidential poll this weekend, after months of delays. Sunday's winner will have no shortages of challenges, as the country faces an Islamist insurgency, famine, and drought. Finally, in Niger, anti-corruption NGOs file a legal complaint over the government's accounting. They allege that over 95 million euros of state funds are missing.
In tonight's edition: After struggling through the early years of the pandemic to get enough Covid-19 vaccinations, Africa's first factory to produce the doses says it may have to stop because it hasn't had enough orders. Also, a former Congolese policemen gets a death sentence for murdering human rights activist Floribert Chebeya in 2010. And sanctions on Mali have hit neighbouring towns in Senegal. Within one month of the embargo, exports to Mali have fallen by close to a quarter.
In tonight's edition: As the COP15 conference in Ivory Coast continues to discuss the threat of desertification, researchers warn that human behaviour has left billions around the world facing water scarcity. Also, Nigeria's national petroleum companies agree to supply jet fuel to the country's airlines. Operators had been prepared to stop all domestic flights due to rising fuel prices. And we speak to Nigerian director Abba Makama, who's just wrapped up Nollywood Week here in Paris.
In tonight's edition: An annual ceremony is held in France to mark the national day of the abolition of slavery. The commemoration has been going since 2006, but many still feel frustration over how little has tangibly been done to address inequalities rooted in the legacy of the slave trade. Also, researchers from Amnesty International release a report warning that a year-long state of siege in DR Congo's Ituri province has exacerbated injustice and instability.
DR Congo marks one year since President Tshi-shékédi placed the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri under martial law. We take stock of the long-lasting security measures in the country's east. Also on the programme: a Senegalese court decides on the fate of six midwives after the death of a pregnant woman. Finally, we interview Kenyan sporting legend Kip Keino.
In tonight's edition: Guinea's ousted former president Alpha Condé is no longer allowed to leave the country after authorities moved to prosecute him for violence that broke out over his bid for a third term. After not having a health centre for almost 20 years, a community in Darfur is finally able to access medical care due to the opening of a new clinic. And film lovers in Paris can enjoy NollywoodWeek Film Festival, a curated selection of Nigerian films challenging the status quo.
In tonight's edition: The African Union pays its respects to Burundi for the loss of 10 peacekeepers killed in an extremist attack in Somalia. The raid is the deadliest to have targeted AU forces there since 2015. One of Kenya's hottest artists has turned his beats to drumming up ballots. Rapper Octopizzo is getting more young people to vote in elections later this year. And we meet some of the women in Benin who say they have more opportunities in business.
In tonight's edition: Human Rights Watch accuses Russian private security forces invited into Central African Republic of killing civilians. We speak to the daughter of Rwandan opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina. The “Hotel Rwanda” hero's family has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Kigali over alleged kidnapping and torture. And our reporters look into the mixed press freedom rankings for Africa.
In tonight's edition, an abducted Cameroonian ruling party senator appears in a video announcing her resignation and calling for anglophone independence. Regina Mundi may have been forced to read this statement by English-speaking separatist militia. Meanwhile, in Congo-Brazzaville, there are calls for the government to do more to identify and support those suffering from mental illness. And as Muslims across Africa prepare to celebrate Eid, preparations have been tainted by soaring prices.
The latest instalment in a scathing report into the presidency of former South African leader Jacob Zuma says that he played a critical role in the plunder of state entities. About 880 million euros worth of contracts for the Eskom power utility are thought to have been shadily awarded.
Coal producers in South Africa try to recover some of the market share lost by Russia following Europe's sanctions. Some of them last traded with the continent more than a decade ago. Also, the Central African Republic makes Bitcoin its official currency alongside the CFA franc, but the move is raising eyebrows in a country with little internet access. And we take you to the Paris Saint-Germain football academy in Rwanda, six months after it opened.
In tonight's edition: We take a look back at the life of Ghana's independence figure Kwame Nkrumah, who died half a century ago today. But first, Mali accuses France of violating parts of its controlled airspace after drone footage shot by the French military showed soldiers covering corpses with sand. And as South Africa marks its own Freedom Day, we take a closer look at how an NFT of Nelson Mandela's arrest warrant could help save the country's Liliesleaf Museum.
In tonight's edition: More troops are sent to the turbulent region of Darfur in Sudan, after days of clashes between Arab and Masalit communities that cost more than 175 lives. Also, as South Africa pledges more money to flood-stricken communities, President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be real-time audits on the funds allocated, in order to avoid corruption. And a local NGO in Madagascar pushes for the use of pigeon peas as a drought-resistant crop.
A man accused of working for a notorious Gambian death squad run by former president Yahya Jammeh goes on trial in Germany on the principle of universal jurisdiction. Bai Lowe is accused of murdering renowned journalist Deyda Hydara in 2004. Also in this edition, African leaders congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron on his reelection. And Nigerian authorities say they have no choice but to bury the remains of more than 100 victims of an explosion in a mass grave.
In this edition we focus on Mali, as the French military releases drone videos showing Russian mercenaries burying bodies near a Malian military base. According to Paris, the mercenaries aimed to falsely accuse France's departing forces of leaving behind mass graves.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa about the war in Ukraine, but Pretoria has still stopped short of condemning the Russian invasion. Also, Nairobi says it will host talks between the Congolese government and rebels that have been terrorising parts of eastern DR Congo. The announcement comes after leaders from across East Africa met in Kenya to discuss the crisis. Plus, our correspondents report on how park rangers in Burkina Faso are facing the twin threat of poachers and jihadists.
In a major step towards the exit of France's Barkhane anti-jihadist force from Mali, the French army has officially handed over the keys of the Gossi military base to the Malian military.
On tonight's show, our reporters bring you the latest from South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national state of disaster over the deadly floods on the east coast, warning that rebuilding even basic services will take time. Around the city of Durban, at least 443 people have died, with 48 still missing. Some 10,000 troops have been deployed to help restore power and water and search for the missing.
The death toll from South Africa's unprecedented floods has risen to nearly 400. Police, army and volunteers have widened the search for the dozens of people still missing after the storm that devastated Durban over the weekend. In Senegal, citizens express their anger at the failures of the healthcare system after a pregnant woman died in hospital. And in South Sudan, the World Food Programme warns that millions are on the brink of hunger.
Rwanda has struck a £120 million deal with the UK to take in some asylum seekers who arrive in Britain illegally. Tens of thousands of people could be resettled under the agreement over the years. Refugee groups have slammed the move as unethical and expensive. Human Rights Watch tells us the plan is cynical and unsafe.
At least 306 people have been killed in flooding around Durban in South Africa. On a visit to the stricken city, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the devastation as a "catastrophe of enormous proportions". Also, Amnesty International accuses Mali of stalling war crimes and abuse investigations. And after the French city of Bordeaux, the international tour of an exhibition highlighting the African experience heads to Abidjan in Ivory Coast.
In tonight's edition: The EU turns to Nigeria as it looks for alternative suppliers of oil and gas. The bloc is trying to strengthen its ties to Africa's top petroleum producer as Europe tries to wean itself off Russian resources. Also, dozens have died as extreme floods hit KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. And Ethiopian researchers are hoping that a local staple known as the false banana could offer a way to tackle food shortages.
In tonight's edition: Dozens of people have been killed and dozens more abducted by armed attackers in central Nigeria. Although organised mass raids are unusual in Plateau state, it shares a border with Kaduna state, which has seen an uptick in robberies and kidnappings. Also, Tunisia's political crisis intensifies with hundreds of protesters taking to the streets over the weekend. And we speak to in-demand Nigerian industrial designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello about growing global demand for African contemporary design.
In this edition of Eye on Africa, we go to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where six people have died following an explosion in a military camp in Goma. Meanwhile, the DRC's president travels to Nairobi to sign his country’s treaty of accession to the East Africa Community. And we see how items illegally excavated and shipped from Libya to the United States have been returned to Tripoli.
In tonight's edition: We speak to Burkinabé architect Diébédo Francis Kéré, who is the first African to be awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize. But first, at least two Cameroonians have died in Ukraine since the war began. Hundreds of others remain trapped in the country. And in Ethiopia, hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by fighting in the region of Afar, east of Tigray. Local fighters facing Tigrayan forces say they've been abandoned by federal troops.
In tonight's edition: Human Rights Watch says that Mali's military has killed dozens of people in its crackdown on extremists. Jihadist groups are also accused of ramping up violence since December. Abuses on both sides may amount to war crimes. Plus, women from sub-Saharan Africa who live in Tunisia often struggle to be accepted and many migrants face racism. And we take a look at Uganda's only licensed cannabis farm, which grows only for export as use of the crop is still illegal in the country.
First we take you to Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has accused security forces of carrying out summary killings of Tigrayan men suspected of involvement in a fatal attack in the region of Benishangul-Gumuz. At least 53 people died after an unidentified armed group attacked a civilian convoy. The previously unreported attack occurred in March. A video appearing to show men in military uniform burning victims alive prompted the government to say it would find those responsible.
Ethnic clashes leave at least 17 people dead in Sudan's Darfur region. Observers blame Arab militias for launching the attacks to settle land and livestock disputes. And the cost of living for Ghanaians is at its highest in almost six years. The increasing price of basic goods such as water and oil leave families and businesses struggling. Finally, Congolese authorities vow to clamp down on shoddy construction after a tragic accident in Kinshasa. Experts blame corruption and poor urban planning.
In tonight's show: Some 250 Ukrainian peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo prepare to return home to face Russian forces. Also, Egypt bans exports of staples such as wheat and flour in an effort to secure food reserves. The country depends heavily on wheat imports from Ukraine and Russia. And Nigeria sees long queues at the petrol pump, grounded flights and electricity cuts due to fuel shortages. Prices are surging, partly because of the war in Ukraine.
In tonight's edition: As commodity prices spike because of the war in Ukraine, South Africa's finance minister warns that the country might face fallout from inflation of food and oil prices, but that the conflict could also lead to a boost in the country's export revenue. Plus, there are warnings of a humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso's northern city of Djibo. Hundreds of thousands of people there are struggling to get food or water as jihadists besiege the city.
In tonight's edition: African citizens are amongst the thousands of people evacuated from the besieged Ukrainian city of Sumy. Hundreds of students from the continent had been stuck in the city since Russian forces invaded. Also, as the world celebrates International Women's Day, we hear from some of the Kenyan women living in informal settlements about their struggles. And we head into the deep blue with South Africa's first Black freediving instructor, Zandi Ndhlovu.
In tonight's edition: In a historic call to action, a dozen international organisations urge countries to do more to support the thousands of vulnerable people who head out on migration routes every year. Also, Nigeria is hit hard by a fuel crisis, despite being Africa's biggest oil producer. Finally, oyster farmers in Senegal race against time to preserve their mangroves from climate change.
In tonight's edition: Around 600 Nigerian students return home after being evacuated from Romania and Poland. They had been studying in Ukraine until the Russian invasion. Many recount the struggles they faced to leave the country due to discrimination at the border. Also, Cape Town's City Hall lights up in blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag, despite the South African government's efforts to stay neutral in the conflict.
Ukraine's government sets up a special hotline for Africans and other foreign students trying to make it out of the country amid Russia's invasion. Meanwhile, an international coalition of activists file an appeal to the United Nations over racism at the country's borders. We hear from the UN's Special Rapporteur on racism and xenophobia, E. Tendayi Achiume.
In tonight's edition: We speak to award-winning exiled Ugandan writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija. The author has filed a case against Uganda at the East African Court of Justice. He says he was tortured over tweets in which he called the president's son obese and a curmudgeon. But first: nationals from Tunisia and Ghana who have fled Ukraine have finally made it home, with others set to follow. Tens of thousands of Africans have been stranded in war-torn Ukraine since Russia's invasion last week.
In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso's junta chief orders a three-year transition period before elections. Also, a fourth witness testifies before the ICC against Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru in a bribery case. And Africa's largest innovation event returns to Lagos. The city hosts tech enthusiasts from around the world to reimagine innovation and renew a collective commitment to bring ideas and prosperity to the continent.
In tonight's edition: There are calls for empathy and the end of mistreatment of Africans stuck on the border of Ukraine as they try to flee the war that's followed Russia's invasion. Thousands of Africans study in Ukraine and many have been sharing their suffering and fear after having been sidelined, attacked and discriminated against as they try to flee.
In tonight's edition: Kenya's incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta is backing his long-time rival Raila Odinga in the upcoming election. And opposition parties in South Africa protest the budget and World Bank loans. Finally, we head to Kinshasa, where Congolese rumba, which emerged in the 1940's, is still being celebrated today.
In tonight's edition: In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and its sister station Radio France Internationale (RFI), Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga says that since 2012, French authorities have tried to divide his country by fueling autonomy claims in the north. And African countries weigh in on Russia's decision to send troops to Ukraine. Kenya, Gabon and Ghana have condemned Moscow's actions at the UN security council. Finally, Madagascar prepares for a new cyclone to hit its coast.
On tonight's show we focus on Sudan, where demonstrators once again have taken to the streets to call for the release of prisoners incarcerated for taking part in the recurring protests since last October's military coup. The latest demonstrations come just a day after the UN human rights expert Adama Dieng arrived on his first official visit to Sudan.
In this edition, we start out in Benin, where 26 artefacts - looted by France during its colonial rule - will finally be exhibited where they belong; at home in Cotonou. The treasures were stolen 129 years ago and were recently returned by Paris's Quai Branly Museum. We talk to our guests about the significance of this restitution.
We explain why France and its European allies have decided to withdraw troops from Mali after almost a decade. France sent soldiers to its former colony in 2013 to beat back advancing Islamist extremists, but its initial battlefield success was followed by a grinding insurgency and rising hostility from Malians. This Thursday, France and its allies vowed to remain engaged in fighting terror in the Sahel. Of the 2,400 soldiers deployed, some will join other bases in the region.
We focus on the situation in Mali, where a full withdrawal of French troops fighting Islamist extremists is thought to be imminent. French President Emmanuel Macron has been meeting with African and European counterparts during a dinner in Paris. He is expected to confirm the decision to leave Mali later this week.
In tonight's edition: Ethiopia lifts its wartime state of emergency, which was imposed when Tigrayan rebels threatened to advance on the capital last November. Also, Liberia celebrates 200 years since the country's birth with a mass rally. And we take you to Central African Republic, where peanut farming is essential to the residents of Paoua.
European foreign ministers discuss the security situation in Mali ahead of this week's AU-EU summit. Also, one month after the re-opening of schools in Uganda, our correspondent takes a look at how children are faring after the world's longest Covid-related class closure. Students' access to education had been crippled for almost two years. Finally, we take a look at how climate change is devastating the land and livestock of Kenyan herders.
We focus on political instability in Libya as the eastern House of Representatives names a rival to the Tripoli-based unity government's chief Abdulhamid Dbeibah, hours after his convoy was targeted in a drive-by shooting. The appointment of a second prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, threatens to spark a new power struggle in the war-torn nation.
In tonight's edition: More than 100 Tunisian judges demonstrate after President Kais Saied vows to scrap a key judicial watchdog. But first, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa promises concrete steps to stem corruption in his State of Nation address. And Zimbabwe orders absentee teachers to be suspended without pay following a strike over a row between the education ministry and unions.
In tonight's edition: The International Court of Justice orders Uganda to pay millions in reparations to Uganda over its role in the conflict in the eastern Congolese province of Ituri in the late 1990s. Also, relief workers struggle to help those caught up in the aftermath of Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar. And key scientific, political and entrepreneurial voices head to the French city of Brest for the One Ocean Summit event, which is spotlighting the urgent need to protect international waters and marine life.
In tonight's edition: More than 100 ISWAP jihadists surrender to the Nigerian army. Also, as the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations winds down in Cameroon, Gabon is left with abandoned stadiums from its own tournament in 2017, as our correspondents report. And a 92-year-old Malawian singer becomes a TikTok sensation, which leads to him celebrating his birthday with the president.
In tonight's edition: The Lions of Teranga make a triumphant homecoming as Senegal's national squad returns from its victory over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations. Also, there are fears of a humanitarian crisis in Madagascar after Cyclone Batsirai leaves devastation in its wake. Plus, a panel concludes that South African police were not prepared to deal with last year's deadly pro-Zuma riots. It finds significant intelligence lapses in tackling violence that left hundreds dead.
On tonight’s show we head to Morocco, where rescuers are racing against the clock to save a young boy trapped in a well for almost three days. Five-year-old Rayan fell down a 32-metre deep well on Tuesday. Search crews have begun excavating a horizontal tunnel to reach him, but shaky soil is threatening the rescue operation.
In tonight's edition: ECOWAS leaders hold an emergency summit in Ghana after a series of coups on the continent. Also, Mali's cotton sector is hit hard by ECOWAS measures after its military coup. In Nigeria, an explosion on an oil vessel off the coast sparks fears of environmental damage; the fate of 10 crew members is also still unclear. And Egypt beat Cameroon on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final.
In tonight's edition: At least 11 people are killed in a failed coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau. An investigation is launched into the armed attack. Meanwhile in DR Congo, dozens of displaced people are killed in a machete attack on a refugee camp in Ituri province. Plus, US sanctions are still hitting Guinea Conakry's artisans hard after last September's coup. Finally, Senegal beat Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
In tonight's edition: Guinea-Bissau's president says the situation is back under control after an attempted coup in the country. Earlier in the day, gunfire was heard at the presidential palace. Also, South Africa is coming out of its fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with schools set to reopen. And we hear from the first woman referee at the Africa Cup of Nations. Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga says she is honoured, excited and wants to encourage more women and girls to do the same.
In tonight's edition: Relations between France and Mali take a dramatic turn for the worse as Bamako gives the French ambassador to the country just 72 hours to leave. Also, after a three-year freeze, Rwanda finally opens its border with Uganda. And we end in South Africa, where Kommetdieding or the "people's horse" is winning Cape Town's prestigious races.
The ECOWAS regional bloc suspends Burkina Faso after this week's coup, but will not impose other sanctions pending the outcome of talks with the junta. Meanwhile, Mali's Foreign Minister says it rules nothing out when it comes to the country’s relationship with France, calling comments made by his French counterpart "full of contempt". Finally, a new study has for the first time determined how hippopotamuses interact with each other depending on which sounds they make!
In tonight's edition: Tensions continue between Mali and Europe. Denmark has now announced it will withdraw a contingent of 100 troops from Mali against the backdrop of growing tensions between Bamako and Paris. Also, we see how refugees fleeing violence in Burkina Faso have been coping as they try to start new lives in Ivory Coast. And in South Africa, a High Court recently granted a rural community an order to stop the energy giant Shell from drilling off the country's east coast. Our correspondents take a closer look.
In tonight's edition: Mozambique, Madagascar and Malawi take stock of the fatalities and destruction caused by tropical storm Ana. Meanwhile in Cameroon, Mo Salah helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout at the Africa Cup of Nations. And in the Cameroonian city of Garoua, craftspeople hope the tournament will give a boost to their business. Our team on the ground reports.
In tonight's edition: Pro-junta protesters rally in Ouagadougou a day after a military takeover in Burkina Faso. Also, the head of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, blames Monday's fatal crush at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on an inexplicably closed gate. And Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa changes the name of his party ahead of elections. Our correspondents bring us the latest on all these stories and more.
A military coup has taken place in Burkina Faso. Soldiers took to the airwaves of the state broadcaster to announce that President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré had been deposed. The constitution has been suspended, the government and parliament dissolved. Land and air borders have been shut. We take a closer look at the day's events.
On tonight's show we bring you the latest from Ghana. Authorities have sent aid to Apiate, the town that was devastated by a massive blast on Thursday. At least 13 people were killed in that explosion when a truck carrying dynamite for a nearby mine blew up after a collision with a motorcycle. We also head to Bamako, where former Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has been laid to rest. Finally, we take a closer look at what's at stake in upcoming local elections in Senegal.