Eye on Africa

Episoade

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  Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal's appeal over AFCON title 09.10.2026 12min

  Ten months after the explosive AFCON final, Senegal and Morocco are still fighting over the title, this time at sport's highest court. A verdict on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory by default is expected within days. Also, it's a race against time in Kenya. Health officials are tracing dozens of contacts after an Ebola patient died following a journey from DR Congo. Plus Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza wins the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story "The Blue Fighter".
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  Africa joins the data centre backlash 07.10.2026 15min

  In tonight's edition: Witnesses say Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia's Tigray region, but Asmara rejects the reports. Also, the African Union launches the Africa Credit Rating Agency, aiming to assess the financial health of African states and companies. Plus South African civil society is pushing back against the expansion of data centres that require vast amounts of electricity, water and land. 
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  Kenya reports its first-ever Ebola death 06.10.2026 11min

  In tonight's edition: Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled there from the DR Congo via Uganda. Also, Comoros is tightening its rules on who can do business. And in South Africa, concerns are growing that xenophobia and hostility toward foreign nationals could be driving African tourists away.
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  Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea 05.10.2026 14min

  In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's leader Abiy Ahmed secures another term in office, but his country is sliding back into conflict. Also, several major cities across Senegal are battered by torrential rains. Plus some of the migrants being deported from the US fear being sent to African countries criminalising homosexuality. 
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  Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebels 02.10.2026 15min

  Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties and with tensions spreading across the region, the African Union is urging all sides to show restraint. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's army is advancing toward the Tigrayan capital as fighting intensifies and new explosions rock Addis Ababa.
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  Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict 01.10.2026 14min

  In tonight's edition: Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts. Also, Nigeria rolls out a digital postcode system for every building. Plus we speak to one of the co-founders of the Rural Women's Assembly as it is recognised for its work challenging power systems.
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  Ethiopian AI expert, Timnit Gebru, wins 'alternative Nobel' 30.09.2026 13min

  In tonight's edition: Africa's richest man breaks ground on a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya. Also, at universities across Cameroon, programming is overshadowed with uncertainty amidst an indefinite strike by lecturers. Plus we speak to Ethiopian-born computer scientist and pioneering AI ethicist Timnit Gebru as she is honoured with the Swedish Right Livelihood Award for her work on how AI is influenced by biases.
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  Ugandan coronation comes under social media scrutiny 29.09.2026 16min

  In tonight's edition: Uganda's new king of Tooro is crowned before thousands of people. Also, Africa's richest man cautions the continent against losing control of its major projects. And dozens of civilians are killed as Ethiopian government forces bombard towns in the northern region of Tigray.
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  Ethiopian forces claim to have retaken key Tigray town 28.09.2026 12min

  In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. Plus Ugandan activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje is facing court after she turned up following days of uncertainty about her whereabouts. 
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  Telecoms disruption raises fears as heavy fighting strikes Ethiopia 25.09.2026 13min

  First, fighting continues between Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front as fears of a regional spillover continue to mount. Next, in DR Congo, both the opposition and the ruling UDPS party continue to blame each other for the violence at a mass protest 10 days ago. Plus the Authenticity and Modernity Party looks to form a coalition in Morocco to address top voter issues, including the cost-of-living crisis.
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  Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with government 24.09.2026 14min

  In tonight's edition: Tigrayans in northern Ethiopia start panic-buying supplies in the rush to stock up amid fears that months of tensions have finally tipped over into full-blown conflict. Also, power cuts return to Senegal. Plus Yemi Alade, the Nigerian superstar, is out with a new album and speaks to FRANCE 24. 
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  Tigray rebels seize airports 23.09.2026 14min

  In tonight's edition: TPLF fighters take over the airport in Tigray amid escalating conflict with federal troops. But first, concerns about South Africa's high rates of crimes are brought even more into focus as 11 people are killed at a party. And in eastern DR Congo, residents of Bukavu are once again searching through the ruins of their homes after another deadly fire.
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  US refusing to give Sudan's de facto leader visa for UN 22.09.2026 12min

  In tonight's edition: The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his scheduled UN appearance. Also, Ghana is beefing up its drugs authority in the wake of major drug busts in France, Belgium and South Africa. Plus it’s back-to-school season in Ivory Coast.
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  Ethiopia's main armed groups form anti-government alliance 21.09.2026 12min

  In tonight's edition: A coalition of opposition groups band together in the hope of ousting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Also, we speak to the deputy chief of the UN's peacekeeping mission in DR Congo. And with just a few days to go before legislative elections, young Moroccans are torn between hope and scepticism ahead of the crucial vote. 
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  Uproar in Nigeria’s Niger state after 37 people die in custody 18.09.2026 13min

  In tonight’s programme: An investigation is underway into the death in custody of 37 people accused of illegal mining in Nigeria. Also, Tunisia is emerging as a major boat-building hub, serving both local buyers and international markets. And finally, we speak to the author of “The moon will not burn us” by Ricci Shryock.
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  Serial killer suspicions in South Africa 17.09.2026 12min

  In tonight's edition: the body of a ninth woman is found in Johannesburg as South African police start investigating a potential femicidal serial killer. Also, Africans are excited about what good use of the technology could mean to growth, but many are also worried about what an AI free-for-all could mean for their lives and livelihoods. And Chad’s first music school officially opened its doors on Wednesday night in N’Djamena. 
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  Encouraging signs in DR Congo Ebola fight 16.09.2026 13min

  In tonight's edition: there are signs of a welcome slowdown in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak. Also, about 20,000 Ethiopian university students in the northern region of Tigray will be relocated to other campuses across the country. And in northern Senegal, scientists are using fish to keep their food stocks and communtites healthy.
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  Russian war, African recruits 16.09.2026 12min

  In this edition: thousands of Africans have found themselves in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin. We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine. Also, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held a demonstration in the capital Kinshasa. And finally, Kenya's celebrating a stellar athletics victory as the country beats London in the race to host the 2029 World Championships.
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  Nigerian oil refinery Dangote aims to raise 1.6 billion dollars 14.09.2026 12min

  In tonight's edition: Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise $1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent. Also, DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi calls on the National Service to clean up the streets of Kinshasa. And with a month and a half to go until the Youth Olympic Games begin in Senegal, the Olympic flame begins its tour of the host country.
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  Children die in a school fire in Bukavu 11.09.2026 12min

  In this edition: children have died after a school fire broke out in the M23 rebel occupied city of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, Senegal looks to the skies as it seeks to develop its home-grown satellite industry. And finally, we wonder about the future of African cities. How will they cope with the population boom and climate crisis? Some at the Kenya architecture biennale in Nairobi tried to answer these questions.