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BBC World Service


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.


Focus on Africa

At least 20 schoolgirls are still missing in Nigeria's north-western Kebbi State after they were kidnapped at dawn from their dormitories at a secondary school. How can mass abductions in Nigeria be stopped?

South Africa fears a "cleansing agenda" after the controversial arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza in the country.

And how Ethiopia plans to tackle its housing crisis, which has been fuelled by rapid urbanisation.

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya and Joseph Keen in London
Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Search continues for schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria's Kebbi State

The DR Congo and the M23 rebels sign a framework agreement in Qatar for a peace deal to end fighting
 
Will Nigeria's seemingly endless academic staff strikes end?
 
And Nigeria's Eagles to miss the World Cup after defeat by DR Congo's Leopards
 
Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Sunita Nahar and Joseph Keen in London with Madina Maishanu in Abuja.
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark 
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Are DR Congo and M23 rebels nearing a peace deal?

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked his Second Vice-President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who was seen as a possible successor. So with First Vice-President Riek Machar under house arrest charged with treason, how will this latest move by the president affect political stability in the country?

Africa finally has its own drug-regulation body following the launch of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). Will it help to transform healthcare systems on the continent?

And how much is it costing Angola to have Argentine international football star, Lionel Messi, take part in a friendly match celebrating the country's 50 years of independence?

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Piers Edwards and Elphas Lagat
Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne
Technical Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

South Sudan: Why was a powerful vice-president fired?

Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader get 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial.

Mauritania's president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani, recently sacked some senior government officials. Can he win the fight against corruption?

And Zambia's ambitious plans to diversify from minerals to agriculture and livestock by 2030

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Joseph Keen , Saleck Zeid and Elphas Lagat.
Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne
Technical Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Gabon's ex first lady and son get sentenced

Can new tougher measures announced by Sierra Leone's President Bio really be effective in combating kush, the illegal psychoactive blend of addictive substances that is devastating the country.

What caused the fatal helicopter crash in Ghana that killed eight people, including two high profile government ministers?

And why has Senegal dismissed the IMF’s debt restructure plan as "a disgrace"?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Joseph Keen and Stefania Okereke
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editor: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Sierra Leone steps up fight against kush

Can Mali's military junta maintain its hold on power despite a jihadist blockade?
 
What role are mercenaries playing in Africa's current conflicts.
 
And the genesis of a new type of Algerian rai protest music known as "Way Way"
 
 
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Mark Wilberforce in London with, Madina Maishanu in Abuja.
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editor: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Can Mali's Junta withstand a jihadist blockade?

The South African city of Johannesburg has well over 100 abandoned and derelict buildings plagued by rubbish and open sewage and some have been taken over by criminal gangs. Many are also home to some of the city's most vulnerable residents. As Johannesburg gears up to host leaders from the world's major economies for the G20 summit, what is being done to address the issue of 'hijacked' buildings? BBC Africa Eye has been there to investigate, and we hear more from their reporter. 

For nearly five years, Burundians have endured crippling shortages of fuel, electricity, and clean water. What is behind the triple crisis that is paralysing most of the country?

And why have protesters targeted the new multi-million dollar Museum of West African Art in Nigeria, forcing organisers to cancel preview events ahead of its grand opening.

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Todah Opeyemi in Lagos. Mark Wilberforce, Sunita Nahar, and Alfonso Daniels in London
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Can Johannesburg reclaim 'hijacked' buildings?

What can Africa expect from the COP 30 climate conference?
 
Sudan's paramilitary RSF agrees to a humanitarian ceasefire, but the government wants guarantees from the international community
 
And why are marginalised cultures being celebrated during Fashion Week in Namibia?
 
Presenter: Audrey Brown
 
Producers: Tanya Hines and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Todah Opeyemi is in Lagos and Madina Maisanu in Abuja
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

What will COP30 change for Africa?

Nigeria rejects claims of a “Christian genocide,” saying violence stems from terrorism and land disputes, not religion, and that both Christians and Muslims have suffered attacks. Some Christian leaders however say there have been instances of Christians being specifically targeted.

Also in the programme: Malaria elimination is stalling in southern Africa as cases rise due to climate change, resistance, and reduced funding.
 
And Ghana is sending relief packages to Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. It's more than relief, it's reinforcing historical and cultural connections between the two countries.

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Mark Wilberforce in London
Senior Producer: Yvette Twagiramariya
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Editors Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Nigeria pushes back on 'Christian genocide' claims

The arrest of senior Nigerian military officers and the sacking of security officials fuels speculation of an alleged coup

Ugandan born Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election

Plus the AI aunty helping to fight gender based violence.

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Todah Opeyemi in Lagos. Yvette Twagiramariya, Sunita Nahar, Bella Hassan and Mark Wilberforce in London. 
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga 
Technical Producer Craig Kingham . 
Editors Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

Nigeria : Was there an alleged coup plot?

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to bring an end to the wave of killings in Benue state. It's believed that more than 200 people were killed in attacks across various communities. What's behind the increase in violence?

Also, a young man from the DRC is on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church. Who was he and what did he do to achieve this?

And we discuss the state of the book industry on the continent, following the first ever UNESCO report on the issue, with one of the authors of the report, Elitha van der Sandt and the internationally acclaimed Nigerian author, Lola Shoneyin.

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Sunita Nahar and Wedaeli Chibelushi
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Nigeria: What's behind Benue state attacks?

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