Eye on Africa

Episodios

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  Search continues after deadly mine collapse on Cameroon-Central African Republic border 21.08.2026 13m

  In tonight’s edition: a deadly landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic leaves dozens dead, with victims from Cameroon and Chad. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is turning to Bordeaux expertise and grapevines in a bid to become East Africa’s next wine destination. Finally, Belgium continues to confront its colonial past, more than a century after Congolese people were displayed at the 1894 Antwerp World’s Fair.
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  Major Nigerian coke bust leads to arrests 20.08.2026 12m

  Nigeria's drug enforcement agency has broken up an international cocaine trafficking ring that used the continent's most populous country as a transit point for internationally bound shipments of life-devastating narcotics. Also, opponents of Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed rally in the latest in a series of pro-democracy demonstrations sparked by growing political and economic discontent. Plus we turn to Senegal for a look at the city of Saint-Louis, which sees traces of its role in the transatlantic slave trade slowly disappearing as buildings linked to the grim era are lost to neglect and urban changes.
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  Angélique Kidjo makes Hollywood history as first Black African on Walk of Fame 19.08.2026 12m

  Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo celebrates her global legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first dedicated to a Black African. Also, in Nigeria, the town of Ogijo has more lead-recycling factories than anywhere else in Africa, supplying the American auto industry at a heavy cost to nearby communities. Finally, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Ivory Coast is the world's largest church. Beneath its immense dome, temperatures can fall to just 22°C; a breath of fresh air for worshippers.
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  Jailed South African businessman appears before corruption inquiry 18.08.2026 13m

  In South Africa, the Madlanga Commission set up last year to unpick allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system continues its investigations. The revelations from evidence presented during proceedings have been dramatic. Businessman Vusimuzi Matlala, who is accused of bribing his way to political and police clout, appeared before the commission on Monday.
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  Anti-migrant protesters gather outside SADC summit in South Africa 17.08.2026 13m

  Anti-migrant protesters in South Africa gather outside a meeting of regional leaders, demanding that they "fetch their people". Frustration continues to fester on all sides as Pretoria tries to repair fractured relationships with its neighbours while placating the powerful anti-migrant movement.
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  DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province 14.08.2026 13m

  The Ebola outbreak in the DR of Congo is spreading, with the virus now confirmed in a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about new infections and the challenges facing health teams. Meanwhile, the migration crisis between Morocco and Spain continues, as Moroccan authorities step up security around the border following the recent crossing of tens of thousands of people into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. And in Ivory Coast, a new dance craze called biama is taking over the streets and social media, with the high-energy mix of coupé-décalé and Ivorian rap getting young people across the country on their feet.
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  Ceremony held in Zimbabwe to pay tribute to capsized ferry victims 13.08.2026 13m

  In tonight's programme: Mourners gather in memory of the 44 people killed in Tuesday's ferry accident on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. Also, ballot counting has started in Zambia, where President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to win a second term. Finally, researchers believe that the rising cost of living and changing societal expectations is behind a marked drop in birthrates across North African countries.
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  Partial eclipse seen from North and West Africa 12.08.2026 11m

  Across parts of Africa, millions lifted their eyes skywards this Wednesday to observe a rare celestial event: a partial solar eclipse. Also, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema hopes for a second term in Thursday’s elections. Hs main rival says it's been a tough campaign, in part because of deliberate obstruction from the government. Finally, Nigerian drivers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as the country grapples with a decades-long fuel crisis, but challenges remain.
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  Nigerian returnees try to re-adapt after trauma in South Africa 11.08.2026 10m

  In tonight's programme: Nigerian returnees are trying to forget the trauma they experienced during months of xenophobic protests in South Africa that have frayed diplomatic ties between the two African powerhouses. Also, Chad says teaming up with General Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army has made the country's shared border safer. Finally, Liberia has got a new drug enforcement tsar as the country levels up its crackdown on drugs, weeks after two record-breaking cocaine busts.
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  Ebola outbreak started three months before official declaration, WHO says 10.08.2026 11m

  The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three months before the emergency was officially declared in May. Also, it's crunch week for Zambia as voters gear up for presidential elections. Plus a Rwandan mine has become one of the US's main suppliers of tungsten, a metal critical to the defence industry.
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  Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 4,000 cases 07.08.2026 12m

  In tonight's programme: A grim new milestone is marked in the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases surpass 4,000. Also, low rainfall and failing pipes leave taps dry in Gabon's capital Libreville. Finally, rising water levels at Lake Baringo in Kenya push communities into closer contact with crocodiles, leading to increased attacks.
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  308 abductees freed from separate attacks in northern Nigeria 06.08.2026 12m

  Nigerian security forces say they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. And in Lagos, a Nigerian artist is turning ordinary clay into vibrant portraits, blending science, tradition and creativity in a technique he hopes will redefine the canvas.
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  UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan 05.08.2026 10m

  More than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were due to drone attacks, according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported.
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  Up to 20 years in jail for cocoa land repurposing in Ghana 04.08.2026 10m

  In tonight's edition: Ghana's parliament cracks down on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow the country's most important crop, cocoa. Also, DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility. Plus a deeply moving Rwandan movie ramps up action across the country's cinema scene. 
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  Hundreds flee Ethiopia's Tigray after fighting flares near border with Sudan 03.08.2026 11m

  In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people run from the most serious fighting to break out in Tigray since 2022, with many heading to Sudan despite the conflict there. Also, Nigeria is still probing links that Mexican drug cartels may have to Africa's top economy. Plus Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper ⁠Vozinha arrives in Chile ​to join first division club Colo-Colo. 
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  Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye rushed to hospital after court collapse 31.07.2026 12m

  In tonight's edition: Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in hospital after collapsing in court, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents. Also, Ghana proposes sweeping constitutional reforms that could reshape its political landscape. Meanwhile, Benin steps up its campaign to recover looted cultural treasures and colonial archives from France.
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  Netflix drama 'The Polygamist' ignites global debate on marriage and betrayal 30.07.2026 11m

  In tonight's edition: The new South African Netflix drama "The Polygamist" is winning over global audiences; we speak to its lead screenwriter. But first: Cameroon's President Paul Biya has not been seen in public for more than 50 days, his longest absence from public view. Also, the impact of weeks of power cuts in Tunisia is coming into sharp focus, with hundreds believed to have died during a recent heatwave.
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  Survey reveals rising optimism among African youth 29.07.2026 13m

  In tonight's edition: DR Congo's constitutional court approves a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. Also, as the El Niño weather pattern looms, millions across Africa could face worsening droughts and floods. Plus a new survey suggests Africa's youth are becoming more pragmatic in how they view global powers. 
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  Chad to withdraw from International Criminal Court 28.07.2026 11m

  In tonight's edition: Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. Finally, centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have gained UNESCO World Heritage status.
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  2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Morocco 27.07.2026 12m

  In tonight's edition: Sudan's army says it has broken the siege of El-Obeid after regaining control of a key supply route following intense fighting with RSF paramilitaries. Also, Chad is carrying out its first national census in nearly two decades. Plus the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is now underway, with early matches already delivering excitement and surprises.