Eye on Africa
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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Ebola spreads to more provinces
In tonight's show, the Ebola outbreak spreads to two more provinces. A Sudanese court sentences paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia. Residents of the Niger Delta town of Billé take to the streets to demand government action over catastrophic pollution.
European Parliament calls for listing of Sudan's RSF as terrorist organisation
First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate Sudan's Rapid Support Forces as a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community awaits a High Court ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And finally, Morocco is still reeling from its 2–0 defeat to France, bringing the Atlas Lions' historic World Cup run to an end.
UN 'deeply concerned' by ongoing drone attack in Sudan
In tonight's edition, the ICC is laying the groundwork for investigations into some of the atrocities committed during Sudan's brutal war. Also, rights activists, politicians, developers and business leaders are in Geneva for the AI for Good Summit. And, South African artist Credo V. Daniels has had his music removed from Apple Music after a performance divided fans, with some accusing him of rely
Nigeria probes fictitious 'presidential' agency
In tonight's edition, Nigeria is investigating how a fictitious agency wielding forged appointment letters from the president accessed government funds. Meanwhile the country’s 36 states are about to ratify a major police reform that would allow them to set up their own forces. And in Mauritania, climate change and overfishing are threatening traditional fishing communities.
Egypt's World Cup dream fades after losing to Argentina
In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Ghana claim the government has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph has reignited one of South Africa's biggest political scandals.
Love, deception and the real lives of Nigeria's romance fraudsters
In this edition: France pulls all its diplomats out of Burkina Faso in a tit-for-tat move after Ougadougou cut ties with Paris last month. Also, in Tanzania, young people are planning on taking to the streets for an anti-government protest on Tuesday. And Lagos's Yahoo Boys are behind a lucrative but heartbreaking industry of online love scams. After his mother was sucked in, journalist Carlos Bar
More than 400 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
In tonight's edition: Ebola is spreading beyond its original hotspot in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a new case has been detected nearly 600 kilometres away. Also, another humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of El-Obeid, the UN says.
Algerians vote in parliamentary elections
In this edition, Algerians headed out to the polls for parliamentary elections in an exercise that was overshadowed by the sidelining of hundreds of would-be candidates. Also, dozens have died in severe flooding in Ivory Coast. And in Cameroon, a waterfront community once surrounded by black volcanic sands sees their environmental heritage swamped by tons of rubbish.
Congolese Leopards lose to England's Three Lions in World Cup
It's a bittersweet day for Congolese football. The Leopards had a 1-0 lead up until half time in their World Cup game in Atlanta on Wednesday, but England's Harry Kane scored twice in a second-half rally, making it 2-1 and ending DR Congo's dreams of reaching the last 16.
Thousands march in South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreign nationals
In tonight's edition: South Africa's day of anti-immigration marches set as a deadline by organisers is thankfully a far calmer affair than many had feared. Also, rescue services in Ghana are still racing to manage severe flooding that has cost at least a dozen lives. Finally, at Kenya's largest mental health hospital, patients encounter a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session pro
South Africa's anti-migrant deadline looms
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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