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Eye on Africa

FRANCE 24 English

Join Georja Calvin-Smith for news, voices and stories from across Africa and the Maghreb, with FRANCE 24’s correspondents and our guests on set. From Monday to Friday at 9:45pm Paris time.

news & politics

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00:10:54

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce withdrawal from...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/23

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are turning their backs on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The three countries, which are members of the Alliance of Sahel States, accuse the ICC of being an instrument of neo-colonial repression and foreign domination that ignores their rights and realities. Also, people are fleeing war and facing disease as cholera spreads throughout Sudan's 18 states. Half a million people have fled the city of El Fasher with no shelter, prompting the Red Cross to sound the

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00:12:47

South Sudan: Machar's defence challenges legality of...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/22

The trial of First Vice President Riek Machar began this Monday in South Sudan. He is accused by the government of treason, terrorism and even murder. The trial carries major political implications, as Machar led opposition forces during the civil war that devastated the country between 2013 and 2018, before signing a peace agreement with President Salva Kiir.

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00:13:57

S. Africa reopens inquest into death of...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/12

In tonight's edition, a South African court has reopened an inquest into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko 48 years after he died of brain injuries in police custody. Also, South Sudan’s opposition rejects treason and murder charges against Vice-President Riek Machar, calling them fabricated. And a group of young Togolese are reinventing African storytelling by moving away from clichés and creating illustrations that resonate with children.

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00:13:06

At least 89 killed in ADF attacks in eastern DR Congo

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/10

In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) — who are linked to the Islamic State — have been increasing their attacks in recent weeks. The North Kivu region has seen multiple attacks this week, leaving at least 89 civilians dead.

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00:12:54

Ethiopia launches Africa's largest hydroelectric dam,...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/09

Standing 170 metres high and stretching nearly 2 km across the Blue Nile, Ethiopia has officially unveiled the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa. While it is expected to supply electricity to millions of Ethiopians, it also risks exacerbating tensions with neighbouring Egypt and Sudan, who are concerned about their water reserves.

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00:12:19

Leaders call 'to design the world's next climate...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/08

Some 53 African heads of state gathered in Addis Ababa for the launch of the second continental climate summit this Monday. Many called for increased cooperation, more funds and a focus on climate justice for Africa, which suffers disproportionately from the climate crisis, but attracts less than 2 percent of global green investments.

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00:11:53

UN probe suggests war crimes committed by all sides...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/05

In tonight's edition: The UN accuses M23 rebels, the Congolese army and other armed groups of committing serious rights violations, including torture and executions, in eastern DR Congo. Also, the fifteenth edition of the African Diaspora International Film Festival is underway in Paris: we take a look at the documentary "Father's Day" with director Ayana O'Shun. And the newly reconstructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium is officially inaugurated in Rabat.

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00:14:43

DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/04

In tonight's edition, a new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also, we take a look at the youth's role in Malawi's upcoming elections, as with half the country's population aged under 35, their vote could be a potential game-changer. And we follow the story of one Sudanese journalist who returned home after 2 years in exile to find the once-flourishing media landscape driven to a standstill.

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00:12:41

Sudan recovers 270 bodies after Darfur landslide

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/03

In tonight's edition, Sudan has recovered 270 bodies from under the mud after a landslide buried a remote mountain village in the Darfur region. Also, in the Sahel, jihadist violence is spiraling. Al-Qaeda’s JNIM now dominates Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger but Islamic State is also fighting back, fueling a deadly new wave of attacks. And in Mogadishu, a sweeping clean-up campaign is now gaining momentum as authorities and residents work to reclaim its former beauty and civic pride.

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00:15:27

Landslide wipes out Sudan village, killing over 1,000...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/02

In tonight's edition: Sudan is reeling after a devastating landslide in the Marra Mountains killed over 1,000 people. Also, the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime releases a report highlighting the growing presence of Western Balkan drug traders in West Africa. And Madagascar marks the return of three skulls believed to be that of King Toera of the Sakalava people and two of his warriors.

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00:14:50

DR Congo: Children return to school in M23-controlled...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/01

The new school year has begun in DR Congo, with millions of pupils returning to class after the summer break. In the conflict-torn east, this is the first new school year since the M23 rebels seized large parts of North and South Kivu. Despite fears that classrooms might remain closed, pupils are attending school.

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00:13:43

France hands back human remains to Madagascar 127...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/08/26

France has formally returned 3 colonial-era skulls to Madagscar -- one of which is believed to belong to a Malagasy king who was beheaded by French troops during a massacre in 1897.His skull then taken back to Paris as a trophy, and placed in the archives of the Natural History Museum. It's the first restitution of human remains since France passed a law to facilitate their return two years ago.

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00:12:59

Aid workers in the crosshairs

Eye on Africa ·

2025/08/19

The world is becoming more dangerous for humanitarian workers. New data from the Aid Worker Security Report shows that a record 383 were killed in the line of duty last year. On World Humanitarian Day, we ask the author of the report why we're seeing a spike in attacks against NGO personnel - and what can be done to protect them.

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00:12:35

Kenya's growing gambling problem

Eye on Africa ·

2025/08/19

In Kenya, gambling is now considered a public health issue. More and more people drawn to games of chance or sports betting in the hopes of hitting the jackpot. But many punters are becoming trapped in addiction - and financial ruin.

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00:11:25

US cracks down on mineral trafficking in DR Congo...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/08/14

The United States has imposed sanctions on an armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing it of profiting from mineral trafficking. Congolese and Chinese companies linked to this illegal trade have also been sanctioned. This decision comes as Washington seeks to end the conflict in this mineral-rich region and attract US investment.

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00:13:57

Colombians mercenaries seen in Sudan

Eye on Africa ·

2025/08/05

Colombian mercenaries join the Rapid Support Forces in the war in Sudan. Fighters from the South American nation reportedly spotted inside Darfur’s famine-stricken Zam zam refugee camp now the epicentre of the hunger crisis.

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00:12:50

Dozens dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen coast

Eye on Africa ·

2025/08/04

At least 76 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of Yemen. This incident is the latest in a series of migrant journeys through this dangerous route, as people desperately attempt to reach wealthier Gulf states.

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00:11:38

South Africa in 'intensive negotiations' with the US...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/08/01

South Africa says it will work hard to support its exporters affected by the new 30 percent tariffs imposed by the United States. Also, rising sea levels pose a growing threat to Egypt’s historic coastal city of Alexandria, with climate change threatening to erase one of the world’s oldest cities. And, in Abidjan, the Women's AfroBasket 2025 tournament is underway.

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00:13:43

Trump's tariffs deadline looms

Eye on Africa ·

2025/07/31

The African nation of Lesotho - the small, mountainous kingdom surrounded entirely by South Africa - once punched above its weight as the “denim capital of Africa.” But that reputation is unraveling fast. In April, Donald Trump slapped the country with shock 50% tariffs, sending factories into freefall. Though those tariffs were paused, the uncertainty has been devastating.

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00:13:31

Violent protests at Kenya refugee camp over aid cuts

Eye on Africa ·

2025/07/30

In tonight's edition, violent protests erupt at one of Kenya's largest refugee camps, as displaced residents in Kakuma protest steep cuts in rations and slashed aid from the US and other donors. Wes peak to a refugee living in the camp and to the author of a study on the fallouts of reduced assistance to people in Kakuma.

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