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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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00:14:23

DR Congo: peace process stalls between government and...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/24

The peace process in the DR Congo is stalling. The M23 rebels and the Congolese government are accusing each other of breaking the ceasefire, and the threats are mounting.

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00:12:11

UNESCO releases three new volumes of its "General...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/23

In tonight’s edition: UNESCO has released three new volumes of its General History of Africa. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Madlanga Commission continues its investigation into damning allegations of corruption involving some of the country’s top figures. And TikTok is helping Kenyan creators find more time to showcase local music.

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00:15:13

Fuel truck explodes in Nigeria and kills dozens

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/22

In tonight’s edition, dozens are killed in northern Nigeria following a gasoline tanker explosion. Also, Ivorian authorities say their pre-election tightening of security is aimed at ensuring Saturday’s vote runs smoothly, while opposition voices claim the dozens of convictions amount to a deliberate crackdown. And in Nigeria, soaring inflation has led many property owners to hike the rents they charge tenants.

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00:11:48

Drone attack hits Khartoum airport area ahead of...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/21

In tonight's edition, Khartoum’s International airport's vicinity suffers a drone strike just one day before domestic flights were set to resume. Also, the crisis at the phosphate processing plant in the Tunisian city of Gabes deepens as workers walk off the job. And hundreds of Ivorians flee to Ghana, fearing potential unrest just days ahead of a critical election.

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00:09:54

Nigerian police clash with protesters demanding...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/20

In Lagos, tensions have been boiling over as protesters demand the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. Police used tear gas on demonstrators while there were also reports of gunshots being fired, with dozens arrested. Kanu, who is the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra group, is currently on trial on terrorism charges. His case has caused tension in southeastern Nigeria, where the Igbo ethnic group allege marginalisation by the Nigerian government.

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00:14:13

Cameroon's Biya vies for eighth term

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/10

In tonight's edition, voters in Cameroon are getting ready to head to the polls. President Paul Biya, at 92, is seeking an eighth term amid criticism over his long rule, the exclusion of key opposition figures, security concerns, and growing frustration among the youth, while parts of the country’s English-speaking regions are under a near-total lockdown.

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00:12:32

US blames Nigeria for 'mass murder' of Christians

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/09

In tonight's edition: Nigeria slams recent accusations from the US's political right that a "Christian genocide" in Africa's most populous country has escaped global attention. Also, Kigali says the ball is in DR Congo's court over efforts to end the M23 insurgency that has devastated the country's east after the Congolese leader urged Rwanda's president to pull support for the militia group. Plus London's Tate Modern museum is spotlighting Nigerian modernist art in its latest exhibition.

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00:14:19

In Morocco, public figures urge king to act after...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/08

In tonight's edition: In Morocco, dozens of top voices from across society back an open appeal to the king calling for change and backing Gen Z protesters. Also, campaigning is in full swing in Cameroon ahead of the October 12 presidential elections. Plus Kenyan exporters worry about the fading of the flower export market to Europe, this as business chiefs meet in Nairobi to thrash out how best to make the COMESA regional common market cultivate fresh blossoms for the horticultural sector.

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00:14:55

Lawyers and activists in Eswatini challenge...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/07

In Eswatini, human rights groups and lawyers are calling for transparency regarding the latest group of US deportees to arrive under a deal between the kingdom and Washington. Critics say the deal is both unconstitutional and morally problematic. Also, the AGOA agreement that granted certain African exporters tariff-free access to US markets expired a week ago, leaving the future uncertain. However, some business leaders believe its expiration could boost the effectiveness of the AfCFTA, the

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00:14:16

ICC convicts first Darfur militia leader for war crimes

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/06

In tonight's edition: The International Criminal Court has convicted the first Janjaweed militia leader for atrocities committed in Sudan's Darfur region more than 20 years ago. Also, Senegal's Pink Lake is increasingly drawing the attention of property developers. Plus Africa Week UK has its inaugural gathering amidst Britain's Black History Month.

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00:13:35

Madagascar president claims "attempted coup"

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/03

The President of Madagascar took to Facebook on Friday to make an address to the nation, in an effort to quell nine days of rolling anti-corruption protests. Andry Rajoelina claimed the Gen Z movement, which is demanding his resignation, has been exploited to provoke a coup. He alleged outside influences have paid for the movement to oust him.

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00:12:45

Hundreds arrested and injured in Morocco protests

Eye on Africa ·

2025/10/01

In tonight's edition: Anti-government protesters in Morocco head out onto the streets for a fifth night of demonstrations. Also, export-reliant businesses across Africa start October under a cloud of uncertainty after the US's AGOA trade agreement is allowed to lapse. And the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are supposed to begin applying measures to de-escalate the conflict in eastern DR Congo as of this week.

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00:14:44

Madagascar's president sacks government amid youth...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/29

There were more protests in Madagascar on Monday, even as President Andry Rajoelina tried to quell popular outrage by firing the government. There have been days of unrest across the country over its crumbling infrastructure. On Monday, the UN estimated that at least 22 people had died in crackdowns on youth-led marches that first erupted last Thursday. The UN's human rights chief said he was shocked by the extent to which security officers responded with force. However, some of the deaths have been

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00:12:22

Uganda's Bobi Wine cleared to run for president as...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/25

Ugandan voters now have the line-up of candidates for next year's elections, including firebrand opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wine is one of incumbent long-time leader Yoweri Museveni's fiercest critics and has been cleared to stand against him for a second time. He first tried in 2021, and his supporters took to the streets in celebration despite clashes with security forces.

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00:14:19

Nigerian women push for 'Special Seats Bill' to boost...

Eye on Africa ·

2025/09/24

Hundreds of women from across the country gathered in the Nigerian capital this week in support of those leading a push to introduce a quota for female legislators. Currently, only four out of 109 senators and 16 out of 360 House of Representatives members are women. The "Special Seats Bill" would allocate one additional seat for a woman in both the House and Senate in each of the country's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. However, this ambitious push has encountered obstacles before. We

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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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