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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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?

    Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?

    Kenyan government doctors have signed an agreement to return to work in a bid to end a strike that started nearly 2 months ago. However, not all the doctors' demands have been met.
    Thousands of Sudanese refugees flee two UN camps in Ethiopia due to security concerns.
    And South Africa initiates plans to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence.
    Presenter: Audrey Brown
    Producers: Charles Gitonga, Richard Kagoe, Susan Gachuhi, Rob Wilson and Paul Bakibinga
    Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
    Editors : Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 26 min
    West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?

    West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?

    As the defence partnership between countries in the Sahel and the US and France ends, there's curiosity about which West African country will offer a base for French and US troops. Why is it important for these forces to have a base in West Africa?
    Also we revist the plight of migrants in Libya, after 107 people, including women and children are freed from captivity.
    And Audrey chats to ‘The Queen of Afrobeat'....singer-songwriter and actress, Tiwa Savage!
    Presenter: Audrey Brown
    Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Rob Wilson and Yvette Twagiramariya
    Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
    Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
    Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 35 min
    Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?

    Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?

    Two time Olympic champion marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge has been speaking to the BBC about the impact of social media abuse on him and his family.
    Togo's ruling party wins a parliamentary majority in legislative elections, is President Faure Gnassingbé set to extend his time in power?
    And can the tropical modernism architectural style help face the challenge of climate change?
    Presenter:Audrey Brown
    Producers:Patricia Whitehorne, Rob Wilson,Bella Hassan, Victor Sylver and Paul Bakibinga
    Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
    Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    • 31 min
    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

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