Eye on Africa

00:12:30

Angélique Kidjo makes Hollywood history as first...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/19

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo celebrates her global legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first dedicated to a Black African. In Nigeria, the town of Ogijo has more lead-recycling factories than anywhere else in Africa, supplying the American auto industry at a heavy cost to nearby communities. Meanwhile, in Ivory Coast, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the world’s largest basilica and beneath its immense dome, temperatures can fall to just 22°C.

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00:13:32

Jailed businessman appears accused of bribes and...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/18

In South Africa, the Madlanga Commission set up last year to unpick allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system continues its investigations.

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00:13:21

Anti-migrant protesters gather outside SADC summit in...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/17

Anti-migrant protesters in South Africa gather outside a meeting of regional leaders, demanding that they "fetch their people". Frustration continues to fester on all sides as Pretoria tries to repair fractured relationships with its neighbours while placating the powerful anti-migrant movement.

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00:13:00

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/14

In tonight's edition: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading, with the virus now confirmed in a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about new infections and the challenges facing health teams. Meanwhile, the migration crisis between Morocco and Spain continues, as Moroccan authorities step up security around the border following the recent crossing of tens of thousands of people into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. And in Ivory Coast, a new dance craze called

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00:11:04

Partial eclipse seen from North and West Africa

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/12

In tonight's program, across parts of Africa millions lifted their eyes skywards for a rare celestial event, a partial solar eclipse. Also, in Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema hopes for a second term his main rival, says that it's been a tough campaign in part because of deliberate obstruction from the government. And finally, Nigerian driver are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, as the country grapples with a decade long fuel crisis but challenges remain.

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00:10:48

Nigerian returnees try to re-adapt after trauma in...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/11

In tonight's programme: Nigerian returnees are trying to forget the trauma they experienced during months of xenophobic protests in South Africa that have frayed diplomatic ties between the two African powerhouses. Also, Chad says teaming up with General Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army has made the country's shared border safer. Finally, Liberia has got a new drug enforcement tsar as the country levels up its crackdown on drugs, weeks after two record-breaking cocaine busts.

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00:11:54

Ebola outbreak started three months before official...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/10

The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three months before the emergency was officially declared in May. Also, it's crunch week for Zambia as voters gear up for presidential elections. Plus a Rwandan mine has become one of the US's main suppliers of tungsten, a metal critical to the defence industry.

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00:12:01

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 4,000 cases

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/07

In tonight's programme: A grim new milestone is marked in the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases surpass 4,000. Also, low rainfall and failing pipes leave taps dry in Gabon's capital Libreville. Finally, rising water levels at Lake Baringo in Kenya push communities into closer contact with crocodiles, leading to increased attacks.

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00:12:48

308 abductees freed from separate attacks in Northern...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/06

First, Nigerian security forces say that they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. And, in Lagos, a Nigerian artist is turning ordinary clay into vibrant portraits, blending science, tradition and creativity in a technique he hopes will redefine the

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00:10:43

Up to 20 years in jail for cocoa land repurpose in Ghana

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/04

In tonight's edition, Ghana's parliament cracks down on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow the country's most important crop. Also, DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility. And a deeply moving Rwandan movie ramps up action across the country's cinema scene.

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00:11:16

Hundreds flee Ethiopia's Tigray after fighting flares...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/08/03

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people run from the most serious fighting to break out in Tigray since 2022, with many heading to Sudan despite the conflict there. Also, Nigeria is still probing links that Mexican drug cartels may have to Africa's top economy. Plus Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper ⁠Vozinha arrives in Chile to join first division club Colo-Colo.

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00:12:07

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye rushed to...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/31

In tonight's edition: Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in hospital after collapsing in court, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents. Ghana proposes sweeping constitutional reforms that could reshape its political landscape. Meanwhile, Benin steps up its campaign to recover looted cultural treasures and colonial archives from France.

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00:11:53

Netflix drama The Polygamist ignites global debate on...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/30

In tonight's edition, Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, has not been seen in public for more than 50 days, his longest absence from public view. Also, in Tunisia, the impact of weeks of power cuts is coming into sharp focus, with hundreds believed to have died during a recent heatwave. And the new South African drama The Polygamist delivers more twists and turns than a rollercoaster on overdrive.

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00:13:37

Survey reveals rising optimism among African youth

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/29

In tonight's edition, the DRC's constitutional court approved a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. Also, as the El Niño weather pattern looms, millions across Africa could face worsening droughts and floods. And a new survey suggests Africa's youth are becoming more pragmatic in how they view global powers.

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00:11:37

Chad to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/28

In tonight's edition, Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. And centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have joined UNESCO World Heritage status.

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00:12:33

2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/27

In tonight's edition: Sudan's army says it has broken the siege of El-Obeid after regaining control of a key supply route following intense fighting with RSF paramilitaries. Also, Chad is carrying out its first national census in nearly two decades. Plus the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is now underway, with early matches already delivering excitement and surprises.

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00:10:57

Ghana activists call for laws to protect people...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/23

In tonight's edition, North Africa is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 49 degrees Celsius. Also, six years after the brutal killing of a 90-year-old woman accused of witchcraft shocked Ghana and the world, activists say the fight for justice remains far from over. And, the Kigali Cine Junction is bringing five days of screenings, workshops and industry discussions to audiences across Rwanda.

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00:12:07

Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DR Congo

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/22

In tonight's edition, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has crossed a devastating threshold, with more than 1,000 lives lost. Also, in Kenya, human rights groups warn that political “goons” are increasingly being used to disrupt rallies ahead of elections next year. And, in Senegal, four years after devastating floods threatened the famous Pink Lake’s unique ecosystem, the lake is slowly regaining its iconic colour.

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00:11:32

Senegal makes U-turn to back ex-president Sall for UN...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/21

In tonight's edition, a deadly ambush in northern Mali leaves at least 50 soldiers dead. Also, Nigeria is facing a new challenge in its fight against jihadist insurgents as foreign fighters join armed groups. And Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is backing former president Macky Sall's bid to become UN Secretary-General.

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00:15:19

Senegalese president becomes chairman of West African...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/07/20

In tonight's edition: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes the helm of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Also, nearly 19 million Nigerian children are out of school, as the threat of kidnapping is keeping many classrooms empty. Also, Tangier is celebrating the art of visual storytelling with the International Photography Festival.

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