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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

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?

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in after the deadly protests that followed her election victory. Can she use her second term to unite the country?
 
At least 40 people have died in multiple landslides that struck Kenya and Uganda's mountainous border region in the Great Rift Valley. What makes that belt susceptible to such calamitous events and are they happening more frequently?
 
And after two decades and an estimated cost of nearly $1bn, Egypt’s Grand Museum has opened its doors. One of the most anticipated exhibits is the tomb of Tutankhamun which is displayed in full for first time. But who was the young pharaoh, often referred to as the ‘boy king’?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Sunita Nahar, Mark Wilberforce, and Stefania Okereke
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

After the oath, can Tanzania heal its divisions?

Authorities in Kenya intercept more than a tonne of methamphetamine in the Indian Ocean as part of the country's ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking and addiction 

Thousands of Tunisians protest in the southern city of Gabes, calling for a chemical plant to be shut down because they say it's ruining their children's health

And three Sudanese football clubs are hoping to find refuge in Rwanda from the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Fierce rivals Al-Hilal and Al-Merrikh, as well as Al-Ahli Wad Madani have been welcomed into the Rwandan league this season, a move that the Sudanese clubs say will keep their players active and their fans hopeful

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Alex Lathbridge, and Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons 
Senior Producer: Sunita Nahar 
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

Kenyan authorities seize a tonne of methamphetamine

As the strategic city of el-Fasher finally falls to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, we analyse what it means in Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
 
How the world’s oldest president, Paul Biya of Cameroon, is set to change things as he wins a disputed eighth term that could keep him in power until the age of 99.
 
And why are South Africans trying to save an ancient language, which has just one speaker? 

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons 
Senior Producer: Piers Edwards
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

Will el-Fasher's fall change Sudan?

South Africa's municipality of Ekurhuleni's attempt to expropriate land without compensation is under mediation after the private owners of the land sought compensation. The outcome of this landmark case will shape the future of land ownership and property rights across South Africa.
 
Why illegal mining is a public health concern in Ghana.

 Are young Africans really among the most lonely on the planet?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Elphas Lagat ,Mark Wilberforce, Bella Hassan and Makouchi Okafor in Lagos.
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

South Africa’s expropriation test case

New research reveals how digital platforms are being weaponised to abuse and exploit women in Kenya. We hear from a victim of online sexual abuse who gives a harrowing account of her experience, and also speak to a Digital Rights adviser on what needs to be done to protect women. 

Plastic waste is not only bad for the environment but can also be harmful to human beings. We hear about the risks, and also how one project in Lagos is turning discarded plastic into fashion.

And we hear more about the Seychelles' Kreol Festival, which celebrates the nation's creole heritage and is now in its 40th year.

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya, and Tanya Hines
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Alice Muthengi, Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

Women in Kenya are facing increasing online abuse, says new report

Why has the Gambian government issued a strong warning to ex -President Yahya Jammeh following his announcing plans to return from 9 years in exile?.
 
Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso removed from a global money-laundering watchlist. How can they benefit?
 
And how years of drought is decimating wealth, and thousands of lives in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland. 
 
 
Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Mark Wilberforce in London.
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard.

The Gambia: Can ex-President Jammeh return home?

As Tanzania gears up for elections on 29 October, we hear from two young people about the issues that matter to them and whether youth concerns have been featured in the electoral campaigns.

How a young Senegalese footballer's dream of joining a professional club ended in tragedy after he was tricked and lured to Ghana by fake football agents.

And how Africa is rapidly becoming a compelling destination for outsourcing services.

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

Tanzanian elections: What issues are young people concerned about?

We mark the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress- a landmark event in Manchester, England that changed Africa 

Why people with albinism in Tanzania face rising fear ahead of elections

The plight of Cameroon's female gold miners 

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya in London.
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham 
Editors: Sam Murunga and Maryam Abdalla.

The landmark event in Manchester that changed Africa

A BBC investigation uncovers dozens of social accounts using stolen identities of Somali and Muslim influencers and posting political propaganda content. We hear more about what was uncovered and who might be behind this widespread operation.

Chad’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved a controversial constitutional amendment removing presidential term limits. What will this mean for 41-year-old President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s hold on power?

And why the Kenyan Catholic Church took the decision to introduce a new brand of altar wine.

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Elphas Lagat
Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

Hundreds of stolen social media identities used to spread propaganda

Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in southern Nigeria?

Why residents of Cape Town’s brightly coloured Bo-Kaap neighbourhood are concerned about tourism numbers

And calls for AI to bridge the gender equality gap in Africa

Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Patricia Whitehorne and Nyasha Michelle in London.
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Francesca Dunn
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?

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