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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.

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00:14:30

Trump hosts African leaders as aid cuts threaten...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/07/09

In tonight's edition, President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade. Also, Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs and aid cuts. And Egypt's deepening economic crisis makes marriage a luxury some simply can’t afford.

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00:14:36

Ghana launches 24-hour economy policy

Eye on Africa ·

2025/07/02

In tonight's edition, Ghana launches a new policy that extends economic activity beyond conventional hours in various industries. Also, with aid cuts and rising debt, how can Africa fund its own future? We talk about solutions, investments, and the end of dependency. And still seeking justice for Hawa in Mauritania, after the 18-year-old girl was raped and killed.

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00:12:42

Algeria court upholds writer Sansal's five-year jail...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/07/01

In tonight's edition, a court in Algiers upholds French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal's five-year prison sentence. Also, police in Ghana rescue 76 people trafficked to Nigeria under a fake recruitment scam. And a new wave of cinema is emerging in Benin.

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00:13:28

Peace deal with Rwanda opens way to 'new era', DR...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/30

In tonight's edition: DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi says the peace deal with Rwanda paves the way for a new era of stability. Also, at least seven people have died in anti-government protests in Togo's capital Lomé, amid reports of brutal crackdowns. And new US sanctions against Sudan's government have taken effect, a response to allegations that Khartoum’s military used chemical weapons.

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00:15:09

The "hell" awaiting migrants in Tunisia

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/26

Hunted down and dumped in the middle of the desert without food or water. A new documentary shines a harsh light on the brutal conditions and abuses faced by sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia. One of the filmmakers is our guest on Eye on Africa.

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00:14:58

Crackdown on Kenya's Gen Z revolt

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/25

The Gen Z uprising against police brutality in Kenya has already resulted in numerous fatalities. As protests erupted across the country on Wednesday, police responded to the marches with teargas and live fire. The latest demonstrations marked the first anniversary of last year's protests against tax hikes, which left dozens of people dead.

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00:12:00

Uganda's long-time leader Museveni seeks a seventh term

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/24

Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni has officially declared his intention to run for a seventh term, in polls due early next year. The 80-year-old has been in power since 1986, making him Africa's fourth longest-ruling leader. As presidential and legislative elections draw near, growing repression of the opposition is raising serious concerns.

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00:13:46

African civil society unconvinced by Meloni, Von Der...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/21

Italy and the European Union announced €1.2 billion in investment for Africa as part of an ambitious development plan. Italy's Giorgia Meloni also promoted her government's "Mattei Plan". Critics are questioning Italy's priorities, with some saying it clearly favours Italy's interests – notably on curbing immigration and securing energy supplies.

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00:14:53

DR Congo, Rwanda to sign peace accord on June 27

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/19

In tonight's edition, representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialled a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC. Also, foreign investment skyrocketed by 75% in 2024, hitting a record 97 billion dollars in Africa. And Nigeria has received over a hundred Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands, one of the largest returns of colonial artifacts since 1897.

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00:13:12

HRW: 'The M23 armed group has deported over 1,500...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/18

A new report by Human Rights Watch says that the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo has forcibly deported over 1,500 people to Rwanda. This act, which is allegedly backed by Rwanda, could constitute a war crime and has raised international alarm.

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00:12:54

Four million people have fled Sudan since start of...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/03

In tonight's edition, more than four million people have fled Sudan since the start of the conflict in 2023, the United Nations said.Also, Amnesty International says Tanzania needs to be held accountable after two activists from Uganda and Kenya detailed torture and sexual abuse after being detained in Dar es Salaam.And local elections in Burundi are set for June 5th. But fears of a repeat of the 2015 political crisis persist, especially among journalists.

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00:12:11

Thousands displaced in Nigeria after floods

Eye on Africa ·

2025/06/02

The death toll from the flash floods that have devastated parts of Niger State in north-central Nigeria has risen to 200. Rescuers are tirelessly sifting through mud and debris, searching for survivors and victims, while hundreds of people remain missing.

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00:15:37

Former DRC president Joseph Kabila hits back as...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/05/23

Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has spoken out a day after senators stripped him of immunity. He called the justice system "an instrument of oppression for a dictatorship". Meanwhile he now risks prosecution for his alleged backing of M23 rebels in the east of the country.

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00:13:57

Lights, camera, Africa: Acclaimed actress Aïssa Maïga...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/05/02

Lagos meets Paris. From May 7 to 11, The NollywoodWeek Film Festival is back in the French capital for its 2025 edition. This year, the festival is under the patronage of acclaimed actress and activist Aïssa Maïga. She joins our programme to talk about the festival's programme and the ongoing development of the African film industry. She also talks about her next film, "Promised Sky", which will open the "Un Certain regard" section at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

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00:16:08

Rwanda showcases reintegration camp for former FDLR...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/05/01

In tonight's edition, the UN estimates that 542 people have been killed in North Darfur in just 10 days.Also, a Kenyan MP, Charles Ong'ondo Were, was shot dead in the streets of Nairobi.And our correspondent takes a rare look around a Rwandan militiamen rehabilitation site.

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00:14:25

Kenyan Court declares protest ban in Nairobi illegal

Eye on Africa ·

2025/04/30

In tonight's edition, a Kenyan court has ruled that a police ban on anti-government protests in Nairobi last year was unconstitutional.Also, a national political conference in Mali's recommends naming the junta leader as president for five years and scrapping political parties.And a Togolese comedian is turning to TikTok to reel in followers with a pretty simple stick: his love for spaghetti.

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00:14:28

Will the next Pope be from Africa?

Eye on Africa ·

2025/04/25

On the eve of the Pope's funeral, the question of who will replace the Pope is already on everyone's lips. Can it be an African? Of the 135 cardinal electors, 18 are from Africa. That's a growing significance as the continent accounts for around 20% of the world's Catholic population. Some names have been mentioned, such as Peter Turkson from Ghana, a progressive voice, or the conservatives Robert Sarah from Guinea and Fridolin Ambongo Besungu from DR Congo.

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00:13:21

South Africa's Ramaphosa backs unconditional...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/04/24

Pretoria says it is ready to cultivate peace efforts over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As well as welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been busy talking to key players in the conflict, including US President Donald Trump.

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00:14:26

Kenya's president visits China amid tariff pressure

Eye on Africa ·

2025/04/23

In tonight's edition: Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in Beijing for a five-day state visit at the invitation of China's Xi Jinping. Also, in a bold move, Uganda's army chief meets DR Congo's CODECO militia near Kampala, urging peace after deadly clashes. Plus opposition leader Tidjane Thiam vows to stay in the Ivorian presidential race after a court moves to bar him over his former French nationality.

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00:10:51

Africans remember Pope Francis' message of peace

Eye on Africa ·

2025/04/22

In tonight's edition: Worshippers across the continent are paying their respects to Pope Francis, who died on Monday. Also, Ghana's chief justice has been suspended – a first since the country returned to democratic rule in 1992. Plus the FEMUA music festival wraps up in Ivory Coast.

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