Eye on Africa

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Join Georja Calvin-Smith for news, voices and stories from across Africa and the Maghreb, with FRANCE 24’s correspondents and our guests on set. From Monday to Friday at 9:45pm Paris time.

1D AGO · VIDEO

SUDAN: Interview with Darfur's governor

In tonight's programme, tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Tigray. Also, Dafur's Governor Minni Arko Minawi discusses the latest developments in Sudan. And finally, after 110 years in French hands, the legendary talking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwê of the Atchan people, is finally being restituted to Ivory Coast.

12 min
3D AGO · VIDEO

UN probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in Sudan's El-Fasher

In tonight’s edition: a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie has lost a child during medical care in a hospital – a tragedy that echoes the experiences of many families across Nigeria and is now drawing renewed attention to the country’s healthcare crisis.

15 min
4D AGO · VIDEO

Gabon suspends access to social media amid teachers' strike

In tonight's edition: Gabon suspends major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, amid an anti-government teachers' strike. Also, Brent Bozell, Trump's controversial pick for US ambassador, arrives in South Africa. Plus we head to the Sambadrome, where Rio's Carnival comes to a dazzling close, celebrating African roots in a pulsating festival of culture and joy.

14 min
5D AGO · VIDEO

At least 28 people killed in drone strikes on Sudan market

In tonight's edition: At least 28 people are killed in drone strikes on a market in central Sudan's Kordofan region. Also, our correspondent Tom Canetti sits down with Sanda Ojiambo, the Assistant Secretary General and CEO of the UN's Global Compact initiative. And as Muslims around the world gear up for the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month is already inspiring many to give back to their communities.

12 min
6D AGO · VIDEO

African skiers at Olympics call for more inclusion and support

In tonight's edition: The 39th African Union summit came to an end on Sunday, after two days dominated by the crises affecting the continent. Also, student action continues in Senegal, following the deadly protest against unpaid financial aid last week. Plus the African continent sees increasing representation with each edition of the Winter Olympics.

15 min
FEB 13 · VIDEO

African leaders gather in Ethiopia for 39th African Union summit

Water scarcity, sanitation gaps, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa: African leaders are gathering in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union. Also, after 15 years of closure, Kenya is set to reopen parts of its border with Somalia. And with Valentine’s Day approaching, love is going digital in northern Nigeria. In Kano, professional matchmakers are blending tradition with artificial intelligence to help singles find the perfect partner, proving romance can be both high-tech and deeply rooted in custom.

13 min
FEB 13 · VIDEO

Nigerian court jails two Chinese nationals for cybercrime ring

In Nigeria, Chinese directors have been jailed for running a cybercrime ring that exploited hundreds of workers. But first, in Ghana, cocoa farmers are feeling the pressure as the country cuts payments amid a sharp decline in global demand and prices. And in Tunisia, Amazigh communities are intensifying efforts to preserve their cultural heritage, cultivating ancient traditions and carrying the Berber flame forward.

12 min
FEB 11 · VIDEO

South Africa and China sign trade deal amid tariff row with the US

In South Africa, while tensions with the US over tariffs persist, trade relations with China are improving, and exporters are preparing to seize new opportunities in the Chinese market. But first: the Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportation deal with the US, with human rights groups calling the agreement both unclear and immoral. Meanwhile in Kenya, the family of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last leader of the Mau Mau movement, is pushing for a national funeral to honour his legacy in the fight for independence.

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Short and nice

04/29/2023

Sarita7981

I go to this podcast for my quick Africa news updates. The artsy stuff at the end is less useful but the first parts are helpful.

Join Georja Calvin-Smith for news, voices and stories from across Africa and the Maghreb, with FRANCE 24’s correspondents and our guests on set. From Monday to Friday at 9:45pm Paris time.