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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

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?

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?

Early findings into why a school building in Nigeria's Plateau state collapsed killing more than 20 children, have revealed many shortcomings. But the tragedy was one of more than 20 reported cases in the past few months. How can rules and regulations be tightened to prevent building collapses?

Sierra Leone is considering dropping jury trials. What are the arguments for and against the proposed change to the justice system?

And we meet Cindy Ngamba, one of the first people to compete for an Olympic medal in boxing as part of the refugee team. How did she become interested in the sport?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Sunita Nahar, Victor Sylver and Claudia Efemini in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. 
Technical Producer: Ricardo McCarthy
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

How can building collapses in Nigeria be prevented?

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