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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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00:12:30

Senegal PM vows to double penalty for same-sex relations

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/25

In tonight's edition, Washington is set to cut health aid to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a US-proposed funding deal break down. Also, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces revamped legislation set to double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison. And on a rare visit to Kyiv, Ghana’s foreign minister calls for the release of two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

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00:13:19

South Africa secures release of more nationals lured...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/24

In tonight's edition: President Cyril Ramaphosa thanks his counterpart Vladimir Putin for helping to secure the return of 11 South Africans tricked into joining the Russia-Ukraine war. Also, the military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group is reportedly killed in an army drone strike in eastern DR Congo. And more than 6 million people are on the brink of famine in Somalia as the country is facing widespread drought.

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00:12:09

DR Congo-Burundi border reopens

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/23

In tonight's edition: A key border crossing between the DR Congo and Burundi officially reopens. Also, Ghana halts tomato imports from neighbouring Burkina Faso following a jihadist attack in the town of Titao that killed eight vendors. And in Benin, a new generation is breathing fresh life into FonGbè and other national languages.

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00:14:57

UN's probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/19

In tonight's edition, a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Also, Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie lost a child during medical care in a hospital, a tragedy that echoes cases faced by many families across Nigeria and is now drawing renewed attention to the country’s healthcare crisis.

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00:13:29

African leaders to gather in Ethiopia for the 39th...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/13

Water scarcity, sanitation gaps, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa. African leaders will gather in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union. After 15 years of closure, Kenya is set to reopen parts of its border with Somalia. Also, for families separated for more than a decade. And, with Valentine’s Day approaching, love is going digital in northern Nigeria. In Kano, professional matchmakers are blending tradition with artificial intelligence to help singles find the perfect

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00:11:38

Nigerian court jails two Chinese nationals for...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/13

In Nigeria, Chinese directors have been jailed for running a cybercrime ring that exploited hundreds of workers. But first, in Ghana, cocoa farmers are feeling the pressure as the country cuts payments amid a sharp decline in global demand and prices. And in Tunisia, Amazigh communities are intensifying efforts to preserve their cultural heritage, cultivating ancient traditions and carrying the Berber flame forward.

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00:14:11

South Africa and China sign trade deal amid tariff...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/11

The Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportation deal with the US, with rights groups calling the agreement both unclear and immoral. In South Africa, while tensions with the US over tariffs persist, trade relations with China are improving, and exporters are preparing to seize new opportunities in the Chinese market. Meanwhile, in Kenya, the family of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last leader of the Mau Mau movement, is pushing for a national

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00:15:12

Senegal orders university closure following student...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/10

In tonight's edition: There's anger, grief and unanswered questions in Senegal a day after a student protest turns deadly in Dakar. Also, in Sudan, deadly drone strikes are intensifying. And childbirth can be a matter of survival in some parts of Uganda: as hospitals fail and fees rise, expectant mothers are forced to seek care wherever they can find it.

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00:12:35

UN warns of ongoing fatal drone strikes on civilians...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/02/09

In tonight's edition: The UN human rights chief warns ⁠that fatal drone strikes on civilians are persisting in Sudan. Also, a week after the latest batch of documents was released from the Epstein Files, the names of several high-profile African figures are included in them. And a cultural debate has been whipped up between Ghana and Zambia over the outfit worn by Ghana's president on a visit: the traditional fugu.

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00:16:25

Islamic State group claims responsibilty for a deadly...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/30

In tonight's edition: the Islamic State group claims responsibilty for a deadly attack on Niger's airport in the capital. The ruling military accuses Benin, France and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the assailants. Also, to Ethiopia, where there are fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region. Clashes this week raise questions about the future of a fragile peace deal. And for the second year in a row, the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance is up for grab with many nigerian artists in the

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00:14:21

Climate change fuelled southern Africa's catastrophic...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/29

In tonight's edition, extreme flooding in Southern Africa has submerged towns and killed at least 200 people as scientists say climate change will make supercharged rainfall more likely in the years to come. Also, healthcare fraud undermines Kenya's already fragile system. And it is a first in the history of Beninese cycling: at just 18, Georgette Vignonfodo is heading off the roads of Benin to take her journey up a gear with training in Switzerland.

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00:13:52

Nigerian police fire tear gas, protester injured in...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/28

In tonight's edition, Nigerian police clash with crowds angry about the way that hundreds of homes have been demolished in the Makoko floating village. Also, Kigali is suing the UK for the 100 million pounds due as part of an agreement with the former British government for the African nation to take in people deported from the United Kingdom. And US YouTuber IShowSpeed is the latest member of the diaspora to be granted Ghanaian citizenship.

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00:14:56

US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/21

In tonight's edition, the US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials, NOW confirming that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in northern Kaduna over the weekend. And in Kenya, a team of trained female motorcycle riders and nurses are helping expectant mothers reach clinics and hospitals faster.

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00:13:45

Uganda: preliminary results begin to emerge

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/16

In tonight's edition, in Uganda, the preliminary results of the presidential election are beginning to emerge, indicating that President Museveni holds a substantial lead. Also in South Africa, a major multinational naval exercise has wrapped up in Cape Town. And finally, the Africa Cup of Nations is down to its final showdown.

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00:14:32

Sadio Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/14

In tonight's edition, Sadio Mane thrashed home a dramatic ⁠winner to send Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations final after they edged Egypt 1-0. And the shutdown of the internet in Uganda ahead of the country's elections is "deeply worrying", the United Nations said, stressing the need for open access to information.

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00:15:42

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/13

In tonight's edition, a week after Ugandan authorities denied plans to shut down internet access during this week's presidential elections, public online access is blocked for millions of voters. Also, Ghana gains over 500 new citizens as the latest eager cohort of diasporic visitors celebrate their heritage in a naturalization ceremony in Accra. And, in Senegal, fans of the Lions of Teranga are ramping up for the semi-final match against Egypt, not least when it comes to selling merch.

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00:15:10

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/12

In tonight's edition: Iconic Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses the Lagos Euracare hospital of negligence over the death of her infant son. Also, Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says that he will call for protests if there are any signs of corruption in Thursday's presidential vote. Plus kids in Nigeria's Kaduna state struggle with their return to school as students are excited to see their friends, but worries about safety remain.

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00:13:22

Russia joins Chinese and Iranian warships in South...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/09

In tonight's edition: Russian,Chinese, and Iranian warships arrive at South Africa's ports for a week of naval exercises. Also, just one month after being rocked by a coup attempt, people head to polls in Benin this sunday for legislative elections. And Senegal become the first team to book their spot in semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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00:14:24

US detains Ghana's fugitive former finance minister

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/08

In tonight's edition, Ghana fugitive ex-finance minister is held by ICE in the US. Also, ahead of election, Uganda's security forces are accused of using violence against the opposition. And as AFCON ramps up for the quarter-finals, we take the temperature of the story so far and thumb ahead to what's still in store.

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00:12:44

Burkina Faso' junta claims to have foiled 'yet...

Eye on Africa ·

2026/01/07

In tonight's edition, Burkina Faso points the finger at Ivory Coast claiming funds from its neighbour were channelled into an allegedly foiled plan to assassinate Burkina's junta leader Ibrahim Traoré. Also, the United States has added Nigeria and over twenty other African countries to its visa bond list. And films made in Muslim-majority northern Nigeria are growing in popularity well beyond the region.

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