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In a stark warning, the head of the UN's food aid agency in Ethiopia said millions in the country are "one shock away from falling into a catastrophe".Zlatan Milišić's statement came as he announced that because of a lack of funding the World Food Programme was "being forced to halt treatment" for more than half a million malnourished women and children, starting from next month. How did Ethiopia get here?
Also, French President Emmanuel Macron brings new promises to cyclone-battered Mayotte. Is it enough?
And a prestigious award for Tunisian environmental campaigner, Semia Gharbi, who dared to challenge authorities over illegal waste dumping!
Presenter: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Gabriel O'ReganProducers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Tom Kavanagh, Patricia Whitehorne and Yvette Twagiramariya in London.Senior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Why were Tunisian opposition figures jailed on terror and conspiracy charges ?
Are new cybersecurity laws in Zambia really aimed at quashing political dissent ?
And Pope Francis remembered by someone who knew him
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Tom Kavanagh, Victor Sylver, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in London Technical Producer: Philip BullSenior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Haiti is facing a ‘point of no return’, says the UN's special envoy to the country, María Isabel Salvador. She also said that Member States must increase support to Haiti’s security forces, particularly the Multinational Security Support Mission, "not as a matter of choice but of necessity”. What does this mean for Kenyan officers on the ground?
Also, Amnesty International says Ethiopia's so-called “corridor development” project is sparking fear and uncertainity amongst residents
And what are Ponzi schemes and why do so many people fall victim to it?
Presenter: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Philip BullProducers: Richard Kagoe in Nairobi. Tom Kavanagh and Yvette Twagiramariya in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Pope Francis visited Africa multiple times and the continent has one of the fastest growing Catholic populations in the world. As tributes pour in after the announcement of his death, we hear from our Global Religion reporter on what his legacy will be in Africa.
What's behind the deadly clashes between nomads and farmers in Nigeria's Benue and Plateau states?
And why hearing loss is becoming a silent epidemic on the continent.
Presenter: Charles GitongaProducers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Richard Kagoe and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi, and Blessing Aderogba in LagosTechnical Producer: Jack GraysmarkSenior Producer: Patricia WhitehorneEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Sudan is facing the largest humanitarian crisis globally. As the country’s civil war enters its third year, the United Nations and Non-Governmental organisations say it civilians are continuing to pay the price, due to inaction. Humanitarians, some in the country, share their experiences.
Also, what is the International Parliamentary group known as IPAC, and is China pressurising foreign politicians in Africa to withdraw from it?
And, is there freedom of worship for Christians in a majority muslim Somalia? Find out from a Christian leader.
Presenter: Audrey BrownTechnical Producer: Francesca DunneProducers: Bella Hassan and Amie LiebowitzSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have declared the formation of a rival government in areas under their control, will that change the course of the civil war that is now entering its third year?
Will former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila who is planning to return to country, help to find a solution to the conflict with M23 rebels?
Why are Kenyan ants of interest to smugglers?
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Tom Kavanagh in London, and Blessing Aderogba in LagosSenior Producer: Patricia WhitehorneTechnical Producer: Francesca DunneEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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An American pastor who was kidnapped by armed men during a church service in South Africa last week has been rescued following a "high-intensity shoot-out". Police say three people were killed. Josh Sullivan was found unharmed in the township in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province. Why is South Africa facing a rise in kidnappings?
Also, why are women still dying during pregnancy and childbirth in West Africa?
And why is India carrying out naval exercises along the East African coast?
Presenter: Audrey BrownTechnical Producer: Nick RandellProducers: Bella Hassan and Sunita NaharSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Will African gold producers benefit from a surge in prices this year? There's been a price hike after the start of a global trade war
An inquest into the apartheid-era death of Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli reopens nearly 60 years later
People displaced by the Uganda oil pipeline complain that they ‘received inadequate compensation’
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers:Focus on Africa Frenny Jowi, Charles Gitonga and Richard Kagoe in Nairobi, Tom Kavanagh and Victor Sylver in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Gabriel O'ReganSenior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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The UN says more than 100 civilians, among them at least 20 children and a medical team, have been killed in a series of attacks in Sudan's western Darfur region. The attacks, on the city of el-Fasher and two nearby camps, Zamzam and Abu Shouk, have been blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They say they've taken control of Zamzam, but denied reports of atrocities.
Also, what's it like working in the uninhabited continent of Antartica?
And what everyone should know about menopause.
Presenter: Audrey BrownTechnical Producer: Pat SissonsProducers: Patricia Whitehorne and Bella HassanSenior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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More than 30 years after the genocide in Rwanda, the country has asked Britain to extradite six suspects on UK soil. Can the suspects face trial in UK for the alleged crimes?
As Gabon seeks to transition to a democratic system, could the coup’s mastermind General Brice Oligui Nguema win a presidential election?
And why migratory birds that flock to Uganda maybe endangered.
Presenter : Audrey BrownProducers : Charles Gitonga and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Victor Sylver and Tom Kavanagh in LondonTechnical Producer: Pat SissonsSenior Producer: Paul BakibingaEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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A former Gambian soldier, Michael Sang Correa, is standing trial in a US federal court in Denver, Colorado. Correa faces charges of torture and conspiracy to commit torture. Who is he and why is he being trialled in a US court?
Also, what to do about the widespread use of artificial intelligence among university students in South Africa?
And as Ghana's Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey steps into her role as Commonwealth Secretary-General, we explore the legacy of the past leader and the role of the organisation
Presenter: Audrey BrownTechnical Producer: Francesca DunneProducers: Tom Kavanagh, Bella Hassan, Daniel Dadzie and Patricia WhitehorneSenior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
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With US-China tariff wars escalating- how could Tanzania benefit?
Is South Sudan on the verge of a return to civil war?
And why a TV dating show in Ethiopia is causing controversy.
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi, Tom Kavanagh, Nyasha Michelle and Patricia Whitehorne in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Pat SissonsSenior Producer: Paul BakibingaEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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The US this week announced that it would revoke the visas of all South Sudanese passport holders. This was in reaction, to the refusal by immigration authorities at Juba international airport to accept a deported individual. Who is the man at the heart of the dispute and what options does South Sudan have?
Also, why campaigners in South Africa are concerned over the use of hazardous pesticides and worker safety on farms
And the Ivorian beauty pageant that has banned wigs and hair extensions. Is this a good idea or not?
Presenter: Audrey BrownTechnical Producer: Philip BullProducers: Patricia Whitehorn and Bella Hassan in London. Daniel Dadzie in Ghana.Senior Journalist: Karnie SharpEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Who is Massad Boulos the man steering the US and the DR Congo towards a mineral deal?
What's Uganda's role in the DR Congo crisis?
And are African youth more resilient than their western peers?
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Frenny Jowi and Charles Gitonga in Nairobi, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos with Tom Kavanagh and Amie Leibowitz in London.Technical Producer: Philip BullSenior Producer: Paul BakibingaEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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We take a closer look at the impact of the newly imposed US tariffs and hear from Lesotho - at 50% it is one of the hardest hit countries. Does the small landlocked country have a backup plan for its industries?
Algeria says it shot down a military drone near the border with Mali, while Mali says one of its unmanned aircraft crashed. The incident comes amid escalating tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbour. So why have the two countries grown apart?
And why are so few wildlife safaris owned and run by black people on the continent? We hear from one Ugandan man who went from being a tour guide, to setting up his own successful safari business.
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Sunita Nahar, Amie Liebowitz and Yvette TwagiramariyaSenior Producer: Patricia WhitehorneTechnical Producer: Pat SissonsEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Are benefits from the African Growth and Opportunities Act (Agoa) dead in the water after steep US tariffs on Africa are announced?Senegal's parliament approves revisions to a controversial amnesty lawAnd raising awareness of autism in Somali culture
Presenter : Audrey BrownProducers: Daniel Dadzie, Bella Hassan, Ash Mohamed and Yvette TwagiramariyaTechnical Producer: Chris KouzarisSenior Producer : Paul BakibingaEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
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The president of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will soon be stepping down from the role after serving the maximum two terms. In an interview with podcast host Audrey Brown, he reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years in office.
A new study reveals the pitfalls and barriers limiting women entrepreneurs from growing their businesses online - so how can these issues be addressed?
And some of Britain's prestigious boarding schools are setting up campuses in Nigeria. Who will benefit?
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Sunita Nahar, Tom Kavanagh and Amie Liebowitz here in London. Frenny Jowie in NairobiSenior Producer: Patricia WhitehorneTechnical Producer: Jonny HallEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Somalia offers the US full control over the airbase and port of Berbera in Somaliland
The juntas in West Africa impose tariffs on imported goods from Ecowas countries - what effect will this have.
Can music cheer up Sierra Leone - reportedly one of the most unhappy places on the globe? Rapper Drizilik thinks so.
Presenter: Wahiga MwauraProducers: Bella Hassan, Daniel Dadzie and Yvette TwagiramariyaSenior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer: Jack GraysmarkEditors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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A BBC investigation has found the UK visa system is being undermined by scammers who are swindling migrants out of thousands of pounds, by promising them jobs in Britain which often do not exist. We hear more from the BBC Africa Eye reporter.
Why is Kenya risking the wrath of Serbia, considered to be an ally, by recognising Kosovo and its claim to independence from Serbia?
And why is Ghana's Chief Justice facing renewed efforts to remove her from office?
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Sunita Nahar, Amie Liebowitz and Nyasha Michelle in London. Daniel Dadzie in Accra, and Frenny Jowi in NairobiTechnical Producer: Gabriel O'ReganSenior Journalist: Patricia WhitehorneEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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The UN warns that tensions and use of forbidden weapons are pushing South Sudan to the brink of another civil war
Why is the army in the DR Congo unable to defend its citizens and territory?
As Uganda's high court rules that names of landmarks and roads in the capital should be 'decolonised'- one lawyer begs to disagree
Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Sunita Nahar, Patricia Whitehorne and Bella Hassan Senior Producer: Paul BakibingaTechnical Producer: Jonathan GreerEditors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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