South African former police chief accused of sex trafficking denied bail↗
South Africa's former deputy national commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has been denied bail. He is facing charges of rape, trafficking and is accused of sexually grooming a child. Investigators had argued that his accusers would be in danger…
Nigeria records its first Ebola case amid rapid regional spread↗
After Kenya and Uganda, Nigeria has now announced its first Ebola case – a woman who was admitted to a private hospital in Abuja and travelled from Uganda. The outbreak, which originated in DR Congo in May, has been described by health…
US sanctions on ICC are 'a shock' and 'unacceptable', Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay says↗
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay described the US sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) hours after her award as "a shock" and "unacceptable". The South African judge also…
Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa↗
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat”…
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case↗
In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May. Also, a former top South African police officer facing sexual grooming and rape charges is denied bail. Finally,…
More than 150 killed in Sudan drone strike on disputed Abyei border region↗
At least 153 people have been killed in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, where a fire at a nearby fuel depot continued to burn on Tuesday. Local officials blamed Sudan’s military for Monday’s attack, which also left…
Ivorian DJ digs forgotten tracks, on the hunt for great classics↗
Cédric Kouamé travels across Ivory Coast to collect old vinyl records before restoring them. The Ivorian DJ hopes to bring national attention to his passion through an official centre dedicated to the country's historical archives, as…
Exiled critic of Rwandan President Kagame found beheaded in Uganda↗
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier living in Uganda, where he had become a vocal critic of his government back home, was found decapitated near Kampala. Rwandan authorities have been accused of assassinating opponents of President…
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso resume dialogue with ECOWAS regional bloc↗
Three junta-ruled Sahel states – Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso – on Saturday resumed dialogue with the ECOWAS regional bloc, which they withdrew from more than 18 months ago. They agreed to work towards a “framework agreement” on…
Kenyan cult leader found guilty of murder↗
In tonight's programme: Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie is convicted of 191 murders, 190 of which were of children. Also, a former Rwandan soldier and outspoken government critic, Robert Kabera, is found decapitated in Uganda. Plus we…
Drone attack near southern Sudan market kills scores↗
At least 80 people were killed in a drone strike near a market in Sudan’s southern West Kordofan state, a medical source and a witness said Monday. The strike in the town of Al-Dibab on Sunday evening is among the deadliest single attacks…
KENYA CONFIRMS THIRD EBOLA CASE↗
In tonight's programme, Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also,Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs…
Kinshasa braces for potential conflict as Kabila joins M23↗
In tonight's edition, as Joseph Kabila returns to centre stage with a new alliance with the M23 rebels, political leaders in Congo are having to choose sides. Also, the US is calling for restraint in Ethiopia as a rights group warns that…
Kenya reports second Ebola case↗
In tonight's edition, Kenya confirms a second case of Ebola. Also, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay warns that international justice is facing growing pressure. And millions of people in Nigeria have been without Tiktok for about a…
Kabila launches new coalition with M23↗
In tonight's edition, Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new rebel coalition, vowing to topple the government. Also, Africa's largest ever IPO has been extended. And Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, once a new…
In Kenya, recycled plastic gets a second life as chess pieces↗
In Nairobi, a project is helping children develop focus, patience and critical thinking through chess, using pieces made from recycled plastic waste.
South Africa suspends asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests↗
Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status. Despite applications remaining subject to approval, anti-immigrant…
Tunisian duo Jathb blends Sufi traditions with electronic music↗
Tunisian musical duo Jathb is reviving traditional Sufi chants by blending them with electronic beats and therapeutic sounds. After four years of gaining recognition both in Tunisia and internationally, the duo is also working to preserve…
DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels↗
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group. The move comes as debate grows…
Airstrikes kill dozens of gold miners on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says↗
At least 72 workers were killed in airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border on Saturday, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers organisation accused Egypt’s air force of the attack. AFP could not…
South African judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize↗
In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from…
Sierra Leone: From 'blood diamonds' to stones of hope?↗
"Blood diamonds" became infamous for funding the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. Beginning 25 years ago, the Kimberley Process aimed to put an end to this illegal trade. Accused of complicity in the conflict, the diamond industry has…
Foreign aid to Africa falls by over 25%: How women and children are bearing the brunt↗
As international aid to Africa dries up, what does it mean for women and children on the ground? We report from Kenya on the impact of cuts to US-aid backed health programmes for women. Annette Young also talks to Nana Zulu from the…
Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal's appeal over AFCON title↗
Ten months after the explosive AFCON final, Senegal and Morocco are still fighting over the title, this time at sport's highest court. A verdict on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory by default is expected within days. Also, it's a…
Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court↗
Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African…
Africa joins the data center backlash↗
In tonight's edition, witnesses say Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia's Tigray region, but Asmara rejects the reports. Also, the African Union launches the Africa Credit Rating Agency, aiming to assess the financial health of…
Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death↗
In tonight's edition, Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled from the DRC via Uganda. Also, Comoros is tightening the rules on who can do business. In South Africa, concerns are growing that xenophobia and hostility…
Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death after patient returns from DR Congo↗
Kenya on Tuesday reported its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan national who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) died after returning to the country. Kenya is the fourth country to record an Ebola case in the…
Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72↗
For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide. She died in Reims on Saturday after dedicating her life to bringing to…
On the run for 20 years, Ugandan warlord Kony still 'active' within the Lord's Resistance Army↗
In recent months, the eastern Central African Republic has been hit by several attacks attributed to the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a Ugandan militia infamous for its massacres and mass abductions of children in the 1990s and 2000s. The…