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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

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    East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?

    East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?

    Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa. Kenya and Tanzania escaped major damage from cyclone Hidaya, over the weekend, but they remain at risk of further flooding and landslides. Have governments done enough?
    Also why has the place of birth been removed from the passports of a group of people born in the Chagos Islands?
    And what's going on between Wizkid and Davido?
    Presenter: Daniel Dadzie
    Producers: Audrey Brown, Bella Hassan and Charles Gitonga
    Technical Producer: Phillip Bull
    Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
    Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 29 min
    Why are US soldiers  leaving Chad?

    Why are US soldiers  leaving Chad?

    The U.S. has withdrawn its troops from Chad, this follows a similar move in neighbouring Niger. The head of the US Africa Command says it was "temporary repositioning" of troops.  What does he mean and how damaging is this to global security interests?
    Also why is there growing concern for the safety of children in South Africa?
    And cyclone Hidaya is expected to make landfall on the East African Coast, affecting mainly the already flooded countries of Tanzania and Kenya.  How prepared are they?
    Presenter: Richard Kagoe
    Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Richard Kagoe and Paul Bakibinga
    Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
    Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

    • 26 min
    Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?

    Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?

    A UN-backed special court has issued an international arrest warrant for the former president of the Central African Republic, François Bozizé. This is in connection with an investigation into his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed by soldiers in a prison between 2009 and 2013. We'll get the details.
    Also why are gunmen guarding cocoa crops in Uganda?
    And a big victory for a small indigenous community in South Africa, who won a Goldman Environmental Prize for standing up to a multinational company.
    Presenter: Audrey Brown
    Producers: Rob Wilson, Charles Gitonga, Paul Bakibinga.
    Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
    Technical Producer: Nick Randell
    Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 30 min
    Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?

    Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?

    The U.S. has warned of a looming potential "large scale massacre" in Al-Fashir, a city in Sudan. The United Nations says it's also concerned about a possible imminent attack. What's going on?
    Also state TV in Mali says the senior IS commander, Abu Huzeifa, who had a 5 million dollar bounty on his head has been killed by troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Who was he and why is his death being seen as significant?
    And we meet the award winning Cameroonian conservationist saving manatees.
    Presenter: Audrey Brown
    Producers: Victor Sylver, Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Paul Bakibinga
    Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 30 min
    Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?

    Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?

    More than 160 people are now known to have been killed by weeks of flooding in Kenya following torrential rain, that's according to officials.  We'll hear from the Kenyan President, William Ruto.
    Also former UK diplomat, Tim Cole, says it's time to reset London's relationship with Africa.  What would that new relationship look like?
    And we meet young Africans pushing the boundaries of representation in the gaming industry!
    Presenter: Audrey Brown
    Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Patricia Whitehorn, Nyasha Michelle and Rob Wilson
    Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
    Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
    Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 36 min
    How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?

    How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?

    It is 30 years since South Africa held its first democratic elections. Three decades on, is it hope or gloom for the 'rainbow nation'?
    Also did a national emergency against sexual violence set up 5 years ago, make any difference in Sierra Leone?
    And we meet the Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, using cloth to wrap up the brutalist Barbican centre in London and revealing a hidden history.
    Presenter: Audrey Brown
    Producers: Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Paul Bakibinga
    Editors :Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 37 min

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