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Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
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- African students and bullying abroad · 23 minThe tragic murder of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the US has sparked renewed conversation about the challenges African children face in foreign schools. While Javits's father…
- Ghana probes alleged sale of diplomatic passports · 23 minOpposition MPs in Ghana are demanding a parliamentary inquiry into the alleged sale and irregular issuance of diplomatic and service passports to unqualified individuals. The…
- DRC controversial referendum law passed by Parliament · 23 minThe Democratic Republic of Congo has enacted a new law setting out the conditions for organising national referendums, a move that is intensifying political debate over possible…
- South Africa's ANC battered in local elections · 23 minSouth Africa's liberation party, African National Congress (ANC) has suffered its worst result in municipal elections since the end of apartheid, securing 31% of the national…
- Life and Death of a Sex Worker · 23 minA BBC Africa Eye investigation follows the journey and tragic end of a Sierra Leonan commercial sex worker battling substance addiction, kidnapped into sexual slavery twice…
- Are dress codes restricting women's freedom? · 23 minThere’s been a growing debate on social media about women’s clothing, personal freedom and cultural values, following incidents in Rwanda and Tanzania where women faced…
- What do US midterm elections mean for Africa? · 23 minDemocrats have won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, securing a congressional majority for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. Six…
- Fighting in Ethiopia forces thousands into Kenya · 23 minOver 50,000 Ethiopians have crossed over into Kenya, fleeing renewed fighting in Somali and Oromia regions of Ethiopia. Thousands of these are under temporary international…
- Senegal hosts 2026 Youth Olympics · 23 minThe Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are underway in Senegal with nearly 3,000 young athletes from more than 200 countries gathered to compete across a wide range of sports…
- Nigeria, DRC deteriorate in governance ranking · 23 minThe 2026 Ibrahim Index of African governance has found broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also excessive decline in security…
- Do women in South Africa feel safe? · 23 minThe killing of at least ten women in Johannesburg since July once again put the spotlight on violence against women in South Africa. In response, President Cyril Ramaphosa…
- Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to expand ties · 23 minRussia's President Vladimir Putin has called his country 'Africa's best partner' as he sought to woo African leaders attending a two-day summit in Moscow this week. While…
- Israel election: Why Africa is watching closely · 23 minIsrael is having its elections and the country's longest serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for a come back and his main challenger is of Morrocan descent…
- Algeria approves troops deployment to Niger · 23 minAlgeria is to send troops to Niger in its first foreign deployment since sending forces to Egypt during the Arab-Israeli war in 1973.The deployment follows a visit to Algiers by…
- Senegal unions strike over rising costs · 23 minA three-day workers’ union strike in Senegal over the rising cost of living disrupts livelihoods and fuels concerns about preparations for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games, The…
- The cost of alcohol addiction · 23 minThe World Health Organization says that while most Africans do not drink alcohol, those who do can drink heavily. So are some young people turning to alcohol to cope with stress…
- Mozambique rehabilitates militants in peace effort · 23 minMozambique has reintegrated more than 100 former Islamist militants into civilian life as part of an amnesty programme launched five years ago to help restore stability in Cabo…
- What you need to know as Ebola reaches Nigeria · 23 minNigeria's Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate has confirmed their first Ebola case, which also marks the Bundibugyo strain's entry into West Africa. The patient is reported to have…
- Kenyan cult leader guilty of 191 murders · 23 minKenyan high court finds cult leader Paul MacKenzie guilty over the death of 190 children and one adult. Mackenzie ordered members of his cult to starve their children to death so…
- Fuel prices increase across Africa · 23 minAcross the continent, the increasing price of fuel is being felt by households and businesses alike, as governments grapple with the economic impact of rising costs. South…
- The cost of a toxic workplace · 23 minAcross Africa, more young workers are questioning what they should have to tolerate at work. From bullying and excessive workloads to poor leadership and low pay, some are…
- Can Africa's drivers afford Formula 1 dreams? · 23 minRwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host Formula 1, potentially bringing the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993. But the cost of developing young talent remains…
- How Kabila's rebel coalition impacts DRC peace efforts · 23 minFormer Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has been named the head of a new political and military alliance that includes M23 rebels, who control vast swathes of…
- Djibouti shipwreck survivors recount ordeal · 23 minSurvivors of the boat accident where 139 migrants died off the coast of Djibouti have recounted their ordeals to the BBC. The International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
- Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay speaks to the BBC · 23 minNobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay has defended international justice institutions and responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump, saying the true measure of justice…
- Is remote working really the dream? · 23 minFor many young Africans, working remotely for an international company sounds like the dream: no daily commute, greater flexibility and, in some cases, the chance to earn in…
- Search operations continue after Nigeria plane crash · 23 minThursday marks the end of the three-day national mourning period in Nigeria after a military aircraft crashed in Southwest Ondo state, killing all 25 people on board. Analysts…
- Ebola reaches Kenya. What's the response? · 23 minKenya has allocated $538 million to its Ebola response after confirming the country’s first case, linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The money…
- Burkina Faso opens landmark gold refinery · 23 minBurkina Faso's military-led government has opened a gold refinery in a bid to tighten its grip on one of the country's most important industries. The $19 million facility known…
- Ethiopia conflict stirs regional tensions · 23 minForces aligned to Ethiopia's national army have taken control of Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region. This came after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)…
- Where are Eritrea’s missing political prisoners? · 23 minTwenty-five years ago, a group of senior Eritrean politicians known as the G-15 called for democratic reform. Eleven were arrested and accused of treason. They have never been…
- Who is Morocco's first woman prime minister? · 23 minFatima Zahra El Mansouri has been named Morocco's first female prime minister, after her Authenticity and Modernity Party (Pam) won the most seats in last week's parliamentary…
- Nigeria's Dangote Kenya refinery breaks ground · 23 minKenya has broken the ground for a new oil refinery backed by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The 700,000 barrels per day refinery is believed to…
- South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings · 23 minSouth Africa is reeling from a series of mass shootings that have left dozens of people dead in less than a week near three of South Africa's biggest cities. One attack happened…
- Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea of backing armed groups · 23 minAs heavy fighting resumes between a coalition of armed opposition forces and Ethiopia's federal government, the country's army commander has accused Sudan and Eritrea of backing…
- JAPA: Does migrating pay off? · 23 minFor millions of young Africans, leaving home in search of better opportunities has become an increasingly attractive option. A recent Afrobarometer survey across 38 African…
- Ethiopia Tigray fighting sparks fears of new war · 23 minRenewed fighting in northern Ethiopia between Tigrayan forces and the national army is threatening a return to civil war after four years of peace. On Thursday, The Ethiopian…
- Chad faces growing Sudan refugee burden · 23 minThe UN refugee agency, UNHCR says Chad is now hosting around 1.5 million refugees and asylum-seekers from Sudan. And despite the war entering its fourth year, the flow of people…
- Nigeria probes the deaths of miners in custody · 23 minBBC reporter Madina Maishanu takes us inside the cells where 37 artisanal miners died last week. Nigeria’s Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says a panel investigating the…
- Gambia in crisis as blackouts persist · 23 minFor months now, power blackouts have been disrupting life and business for thousands of people in Gambia. The crisis has recently sparked protests in the capital Banjul and…
- Is Nigeria ready for a female leader? · 23 minIn January 2027, Nigeria will be heading to the polls. But there’s one thing still largely missing from the ballot, women. According to Nigerian civil society organisation…
- South Africa probes discovery of women bodies · 23 minSouth Africa has been shaken by a string of unexplained deaths, with nine women found dead in and around Kempton Park, northeast of Johannesburg, over the past two months. South…
- Thousands flee to Djibouti amid Yemeni fighting · 23 minMore than 2,000 people have fled across the Red Sea into neighbouring Djibouti as fighting in Yemen escalates. The renewed conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi movement and…
- What does Dangote's IPO mean for young investors? · 23 minNigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa's largest-ever share sale, offering a stake in his oil refinery to the general public. The initial public offering (IPO)…
- IMF talks amid Senegal debt crisis · 23 minSenegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to hold talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington this week as Senegal seeks a new IMF programme…
- Was my university degree worth it? · 23 minEarlier this year, a young Nigerian went viral after saying he would rather be a donkey in Malawi than a graduate in Nigeria. And he wasn't alone. Another young man made…
- Controversy Over Ugandan Kingdom's Royal Succession · 23 minA succession battle is intensifying in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom ahead of the late king’s burial. Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been named the next monarch, but the decision…
- Is Cameroon doing enough on femicide? · 23 minThe recent killing of eight women across Cameroon in a single week has sparked outrage and renewed calls for specific legislation to tackle gender-based violence. The country has…
- Kenya gives foreign traders 90-day ultimatum · 23 minUndocumented foreign traders in Kenya have 90 days to legalise their status. This follows a directive from President William Ruto that they should not compete with Kenyans in…
- Why maps make Africa smaller · 23 minThe United Nations has endorsed a new map projection that more accurately represents Africa’s true size. The "Correct the Map" resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African…
