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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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EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal

The European Union has announced it will not renew its fishing agreement with Senegal, citing concerns over the country’s efforts to curb illegal fishing. European officials pointed to inadequate monitoring and surveillance systems in Dakar. Without a renewed agreement European vessels will be required to exit Senegalese waters when the deal expires on Sunday. What are the reasons behind this decision? Also, did you know that two in three children endure violent punishment or discipline at home and at school? And making the case for tourism in Africa...it's not only about the fauna and the flora! Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Sunita Nahar, Joseph Keen and Nyasha Michelle in London Technical Producer: Nick Randell Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

35 min
1 DAY AGO

Africa's quest for money at COP

As COP 29- the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan focuses on finance. What is the status of the loss and damage fund? Meanwhile a UN panel in Sudan to investigate possible war crimes in Darfur And is Lakurawa really a new jihadist group in Nigeria? How does it operate? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Charles Gitonga, Susan Gachuhi and Bella Hassan Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editor: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

33 min
2 DAYS AGO

Somaliland election: What do we need to know?

Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, will hold its general election tomorrow. The incumbent president, Muse Bihi Abdi, is seeking re-election. Somaliland says it would like to be recognised by the international community. Why isn't it recognised and what will the elections mean for the region? Also we'll get reaction as Nigeria allows women free access to c-sections. And we'll meet one of the world's smartest mathematicians, from Cameroon! Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Sunita Nahar and Victor Sylver in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

34 min
3 DAYS AGO

Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory

The ECOWAS Court recently declared Sierra Leone’s loitering laws discriminatory and ordered their amendment or repeal A BBC investigation sees evidence that devastating flood water in South Sudan is spreading pollution from the oil industry. And why is there a dispute over uranium production in Niger ? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan, Joseph Keen and Paul Bakibinga. Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

27 min
6 DAYS AGO

Mauritians unsure of democracy ahead of elections

The Mauritian government has ended its recent suspension of social media, which threatened voters’ access to information ahead of the general elections on the 10th of November. Once a proud democracy, how are Mauritians feeling about the upcoming election? Also are more African domestic workers escaping Lebanon, as the war continues? And how did some African migrants vote in the recent US elections? Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Bella Hassan and Joseph Keen in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard.

36 min
7 NOV

Violent protests continue in Mozambique

Police in Maputo fire tear gas in a bid to stop opposition protests against the results of last month's disputed election. Mozambique has seen weeks of unrest since the victory by the Frelimo party. The ICC says there has been no payment into a fund for victims of Uganda warlord Dominic Ongwen And why are so many African countries facing foreign currency and fuel shortages? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Victor Sylver, Bella Hassan and Daniel Dadzie in London. Charles Gitonga and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Editors : Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

30 min
6 NOV

Is it legal to detain children in Nigeria?

Over 30 children in Nigeria, who were arrested in August after taking part in anti-government demonstrations were detained and charged with treason. Those charges have now been dropped, following outrage in the country. The country's President Bola Tinubu also called for the release of the minors. But why were children detained in the first place? Also a warning from Equatorial Guinea's vice president Teodoro Obiang Mangue, who has said, civil servants caught having sex in their offices will face "severe measures" And the town that's slowly coming to life after war in the Central African Republic. What's life like now for the residents of Bossangoa? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Sunita Nahar in London. Frenny Jowi in Nairobi and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalists: Joseph Keen Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

30 min
5 NOV

South Sudan's civil servants remain unpaid

After failure to pay civil servants and armed forces for a year-is South Sudan on the verge of becoming a failed state? What do Nigerians make of their former compatriot Kemi Badenoch, who has become the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK And why are Nigeria and South Africa able to export power but can't meet domestic demand? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Amie Liebowitz in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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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.