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Experts say the health of millions of Africans is at stake following the suspension of much needed USAID funds. Programs that the US organisation funds on the continent are vast and crucial. What do African governments need to do to fill the gap?
Also, a new report says that the recruitment of children as soldiers on the continent remains a challenge. We hear from a former child soldier.
And a proposal for a fresh approaching in saving the African rhino, but this time, everyone is included in the conversation for conservation!
Presenter: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Philip BullProducers: Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Stefania OkerekeSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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The collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali at the weekend killed dozens of people
The world’s ‘first openly gay imam’ who was shot dead in South Africa, Muhsin Hendricks, is remembered
What can be done about overcrowding in prisons in Africa?
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Sunita Nahar and Stefania Okereke in London.Senior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical producer: Gabriel O'ReganEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
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African Union members have elected Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the next chair of the AU Commission. Mr Ali Youssouf defeated Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former Foreign Minister of Madagascar Richard Randriamandrato. What are some of the challenges he faces?
Also, why is Gambia running short on medicines?
And are tech-savvy Gen Z's really more vulnerable to cyber attacks?
Presenter: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Philip BullProducers: Patricia Whitehorne, Sunita Nahar, Nyasha Michelle and Stefania Okereke in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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A month-long fishing ban in Sierra Leone leaves families struggling to cope.
Who are AfriForum- the white Afrikaner minority group that's behind Donald Trump's intimidation of South Africa?
And we meet Nada Hafez -The Egyptian fencer whose Olympic pregnancy stunned the world.
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle, Frenny Jowi and Paul Bakibinga. Technical Producer: Jack GraysmarkEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
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The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding a public hearing in Tanzania, on a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda. The country accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty, orchestrating violence, and destabilizing the DRC. Rwanda denies the accusations. How significant is this?
Also, a look at the growing economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe. What difference does it make to ordinary Zimbabweans?
And why a separatist fighter in Cameroon handed over his weapons to become a teacher..
Presenter: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Phillip BullProducers: Sunita Nahar, Stefania Okereke, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella HassanSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in southern Nigeria?
Why residents of Cape Town’s brightly coloured Bo-Kaap neighbourhood are concerned about tourism numbers
And calls for AI to bridge the gender equality gap in Africa
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Patricia Whitehorne and Nyasha Michelle in London.Senior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer: Francesca DunnEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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In January this year DR Congo's Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said 127 people, aged between the ages of 18 and 35, had received the death sentence. Rights groups said that number was higher. The DRC government had announced it would resume executions in 2024 following a two-decade hiatus. Who are these men and why have they been sentenced to death?
Also, why are global powers interested in the Seychelles, the smallest country in Africa?
And we hear why, it really does take a village to raise a child!
Presenter: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Frank McWeenyProducers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella HassanSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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After a recent summit, leaders from east and southern Africa called for an immediate ceasefire to end the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Willing the warring parties listen?
After a fire kills 16 children in Zamfara state, north western Nigeria, how can schools there be made safer?
How will Sam Nujoma the first president of Namibia be remembered?
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Victor Sylver, Patricia Whitehorne, and Nyasha Michelle in London with Frenny Jowi in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Frank McWeenySenior Producer: Paul BakibingaEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to defuse a row with the new US administration over a new land law by speaking to Elon Musk. However, President Ramaphosa has said his country "will not be bullied". What's at stake for the country?
Also why have Moroccans decided to call a general strike? It's the first one in almost a decade
And Rwanda faces allegations of sports washing, a claim the country denies. What's going on?
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Nysaha MichelleTechnical Producer: Jonathan GreerSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Kenya's Business Registration Service (BRS) reveals a major data breach has exposed sensitive information of numerous private companies
Will the killing of several key jihadist militants spell the end of IS in Somalia?
And how will the late Aga Khan, leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims, be remembered?
Presenter: Blessing Aderogba
Producers: Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Bella Hassan and Amie Liebowitz in London.Senior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer:Editors : Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
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Gabon's military government recently announced that the presidential elections will be held on the 12th of April. It's a key step to re-establish civilian rule following a coup in August 2023. How significant is this?
Also Dutch authorities say one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives has been living in Sierra Leone. Who is he and what do we know so far?
And what does the new passport issued by the Alliance of Sahel States mean?
Presenter: Blessing Aderogba in LagosTechnical Producer: Jonathan GreerProducers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in LondonSenior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
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Uganda’s Supreme Court recently ruled that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. Human rights groups welcomed the decision as a major step in protecting the right to a fair trial, but the government criticized the move. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said his government would continue to prosecute civilians in military tribunals, despite the ruling. We hear analysis of this.
Also the government in Botswana has struck a new deal with the diamond mining giant De Beers. What's the deal and how does Botswana benefit?
And Langa, the old game from Nigeria, gets a new lease of life!
Presenter: Blessing Aderogba Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in LondonTechnical Producer: Francesca DunneSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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President Donald Trump has said he will cut all future funding to South Africa over allegations that it was confiscating land. South Africa's President Ramaphosa says that is not true.
Concerns that the conflict in eastern DR Congo could spread deadly diseases.
And what is are the reasons behind Namibia's high unemployment.
Presenter: Blessing AderogbaProducers: Frenny Jowi and Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Victor Sylver and Nyasha Michelle in London. Senior Producer :Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer: Francesca Dunne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Who is Osama Najim, the Libyan suspect wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes?
What is the reason behind the high-level diplomatic spat between Rwanda and South Africa over the fighting in DR Congo?
Plus, why Kenya is putting its nuclear program on hold
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Bella Hassan, Amie Liebowitz and Yvette Twagiramariya in London with Frenny Jowi in Nairobi. Senior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer: Jack Graysmark Editors. Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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A Chinese-made artificial intelligence (AI) model called DeepSeek is stunning investors and sinking some tech stocks. It's also quickly impressing AI experts and has the attention of the entire tech industry and the world. How does it work and has it inspired Africa or not?
Also, why does Namibia have some of the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world?
And the race to host Formula One on the continent. Who will win?
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan Technical Producer: Jack GraysmarkSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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There are concerns that an international US foreign aid cut will reverse gains, especially in the fight against HIV
Who are the M23 - the group operating in eastern DR Congo?
And how a non-alcoholic bar in Ghana is challenging the drinking culture
Presenter Charles GitongaProducers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in London.Senior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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A group of prominent Zimbabwean war veterans, including a senior figure from the ruling Zanu PF party, have issued a rare rebuke against the country's president Emerson Mnangagwa. They've accused him of seeking to violate the country's constitution by pushing for a third term in office. What does this mean and how significant is this?
Also, we return to the story of the Malawian women facing abuse as domestic workers in Oman.
And who are the Lukurawa and why have they been designated a terrorist group?
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Nyasha Michelle in London and Frenny Jowi in NairobiTechnical Producer: Frank McWeenySenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Rwandan-backed rebels have taken over most of the city of Goma in eastern DR Congo. There are reports of Congolese and Rwandan troops exchanging fire across the border.Calls for European Union member countries to respect the human rights of migrants in North Africa.
Plus, we remember one of the forgotten black victims of the Holocaust.
Presenter : Audrey BrownProducers : Yvette Twagiramariya , Bella Hassan and Amie Liebowitz in London. Senior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical producer: Jack GraysmarkEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
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The UN refugee agency says more than 200,000 Sudanese have arrived in Libya since the start of the war. Women are amongst those hoping to find a better life there. Instead, the women say they have faced abuse and raped. Five women have told the BBC they were tortured and sexually abused in "rape rooms", and worse, children have not been spared.
Also, why are children not going to school in Nigeria? The country has some of the largest numbers of children out of school in the world. Why is that?
And is smoking tobacco really in decline in South Africa? It was amongst the first countries in the world to heavily tax tobacco and introduce controls to rein in smoking in the early 90s.
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Nyasha Michella and Yvette TwagiramariyaTechnical Producer: Craig KinghamSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Nigeria's telecoms regulator has approved a tariff hike by operators-customers are groaning. A year after ground-breaking malaria vaccination campaigns were launched in Africa-we assess the progress. And why is Benin granting citizenship to descendants of the victims of the transatlantic slave trade? Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Blessing Aderogba. Yvette Twagiramariya and Blessing HassanSenior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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