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Eye on Africa

FRANCE 24 English 24 Épisodes juin 29, 2026

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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South Africa's anti-migrant deadline looms juin 29, 2026 00:12:52 In tonight's edition, worry builds amongst African migrants in South Africa ahead of the June 30th deadline set by protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country. Also, at least three are killed in Ghana as floods paralyze the capital. And Cape Verde offers greener pastures for LGBTQ+ people on the continent.

Togo parliamentary reforms deemed unconstitutional by court juin 26, 2026 00:14:33 In tonight's programme: Togo’s switch to a parliamentary system is under scrutiny, after a regional court ruled the reforms unconstitutional. Also, once a highlight of Ethiopia’s tourism scene, Lake Tana is now under the shadow of conflict. Finally, archaeologists in Libya are racing to preserve the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia, as conflict and natural disaster put these UNESCO world heri

Kenyans mark second anniversary of bloody protests juin 25, 2026 00:14:51 In tonight's edition: hundreds of people are arrested and crowds are teargassed as Kenyans march on the anniversary of the 2024 violence. Also, Bafana Bafana shuts down its detractors with its big win over South Korea that takes the team to the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time. Plus: Highlife, the music that was born in Ghana's port cities, is entering its second century.

Fears of violence in Kenya as protests set to return juin 24, 2026 00:14:43 In tonight's edition: it's the eve of Kenya's two-year anniversary of the landmark youth protests that cost dozens of lives. Also, fans of the Black Stars are shimmering with excitement after Ghana held tournament favourites England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match. Finally, as Tunisia plays its last group stage match on Thursday, sports photographer Hosni Manoubi will be amongst those

More protests over Makoko evictions in Lagos juin 23, 2026 00:14:46 In tonight's edition: Many waterfront communities in Lagos have lived through rounds of eviction, only to see their land sold off to the highest bidder. Also, Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors, stirring anger. And we speak to Ghanaian lifestyle and creative pioneer Nuel Bans about how he keeps up-and-coming talent from the continent as his template.

Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election juin 22, 2026 00:14:01 In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party takes roughly 90 percent of seats in elections that hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another half decade in power. Also, inflation topped 5 percent last month in Tunisia, causing price hikes in food and essentials across the board. Plus Cape Verde keep on coming after their 2-2 draw against two-time World Cup champions Uruguay.

Ebola: Health workers in DR Congo fear for their lives juin 19, 2026 00:15:43 In tonight's programme: The WHO warns that despite efforts, the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is accelerating rapidly. Also, in Sudan, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes since the beginning of the year. And "Africa Now" pops up at the Galeries Lafayette department store as it showcases African designers.

Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations juin 18, 2026 00:14:56 In today's edition: Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials who were meant to take part in an international oceans forum that wrapped up in Mombasa. And at the Busuma camp in Burundi, refugees from DR Congo are fully behind their national team co

Ghana's Partey denied entry into Canada over rape allegations juin 17, 2026 00:12:15 A Canadian court has dismissed Ghanaian star midfielder Thomas Partey's appeal against the government's refusal of his visa last week, meaning he won't be able to play at the World Cup. Partey is facing seven charges of rape in the UK; he denies the allegations.

World Cup 2026: Senegal lose to France in second-half smasher juin 16, 2026 00:12:46 In tonight's edition: Senegal lose to two-time champions France at the World Cup as Les Bleus win 3-1 in their group stage clash. Also, Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in DR Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. Plus it's been 50 years since thousands of young South Africans from Soweto protested against apartheid's stranglehold on their education and the imposition of Af

Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods juin 16, 2026 00:16:19 In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious first World Cup appearance in 12 years on Sunday.

What are the African teams' chances in the 2026 World Cup? juin 12, 2026 00:12:13 A record number of African nations are playing at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa's opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent's chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally win football's biggest prize? We take a closer look in this edition.

World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match juin 11, 2026 00:12:22 In tonight's edition: The World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in front of 80,000 fans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Also, as Africa sends the most teams that it ever has to the tournament, we revisit the legacy of the first team from the continent to head to the World Cup. Plus hundreds of Nigerians are repatriated from escalating anti-immigrant unrest in South

HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo juin 10, 2026 00:14:35 In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped outside the Department of Home Affairs. And finally, he's back on home soil to a hero's welcome. But Somali referee Omar A

Kenya: One dead in protest against US Ebola quarantine centre juin 9, 2026 00:12:36 In tonight's programme: Violence flares in Kenya, leaving at least one person dead, as police confront protesters over an Ebola quarantine centre planned for US citizens. Also, there's outrage over the US ban on referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup. Plus, Cape Town is feeling the strain of overtourism with a growing share of homes reserved

Ebola cases reach more than 500 juin 8, 2026 00:10:05 In tonight's programme: The number of Ebola cases hits 550 in DR Congo as the WHO chief praises neighbouring Uganda for its response to the outbreak. Also, in Nigeria, the military says it has rescued over 400 women and children from Boko Haram extremists after they were abducted in May. And the countdown to the World Cup begins, but some Africans are facing visa problems, including an award-winni

Misinformation complicates Ebola efforts juin 5, 2026 00:13:44 In tonight's programme: Efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak are hampered by mistrust and rumours. President William Ruto defends Kenya's preparedness measures, including a US-supported Ebola quarantine facility. Plus Africans themselves are driving the growth of tourism on the continent.

Somalia's capital rocked by gunfire juin 4, 2026 00:12:31 In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them during a meeting at the home of the former prime minister. Also, critics of an African family values conference say that, despite its stated aim of helping the continent define its own moral principles and priorities, the gathering in Ghana could roll back LGBT rights. And in Nigeria, the National Museum i

Kinshasa shuts down in protest against plan to reform constitution juin 3, 2026 00:14:24 In tonight's edition: many people in Kinshasa stay home in protest against the possibility of their leader seeking a third term. Also, hundreds of Malawians and other foreign nationals flee their homes in South Africa as groups of xenophobic residents reportedly go door to door in the Western Cape issuing threats. And Senegalese football fans fear they may miss out on the World Cup after visa appl

Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre juin 2, 2026 00:14:33 In tonight's edition: Two people reportedly die in Kenya during protests over a planned quarantine centre for US nationals. Also, Kenyans march under banners bearing the names of hundreds of murdered women. Plus Beninese creators are turning to digital games to help young people explore their cultural heritage in new ways.

Protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens juin 1, 2026 00:13:06 In tonight's edition: Hundreds protest in Kenya over plans to build an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens in the town of Nanyuki. Also, despite almost 300 suspected deaths from the outbreak, there have still been signs of progress in supplying rural Congolese health centres and millions are invested in speeding up vaccine research. Plus Ethiopia's leader is all but guaranteed a landslide vict

WHO chief in DR Congo as efforts intensify to contain Ebola outbreak mai 29, 2026 00:12:30 WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa ahead of a planned visit to the eastern province of Ituri, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak. We also speak to an investor who returned to DR Congo to grow chillis. Finally, the Caen Memorial in France is presenting an exhibition dedicated to sub-Saharan Africa, its history and its artists.

Fire rips through dormitory at girls' school in Kenya mai 28, 2026 00:13:56 In tonight's edition, 16 students have lost their lives after a fire tore through a boarding school in central Kenya. Also, May 28 is World Hunger Day, and it comes as many farmers and families across the continent are grappling with the fallout from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. And finally, it has been 10 years since Chadian dictator Hissène Habré was found guilty of horrific human rights

Senegal's ousted PM Sonko elected parliament speaker mai 28, 2026 00:13:31 In tonight's edition: Senegal's parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, three days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as the country’s prime minister. Also, communities affected by the spread of Ebola in DR Congo are trying to navigate the economic effects of the crisis. Plus, in the run-up to the major Islamic festival Tabaski, livestock markets in Abidjan have slowed down.