Amnesty International alleges that the Kenyan government used digital tools to suppress Gen Z organised demonstrations
Has the rift between Senegalese President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko widened?
Also, Nigeria has Nigeria canceled mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reinstated English- why?
Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Joseph Keen, Saleck Zeid, Stefania Okereke and Elphas Lagat in London with Madina Maishanu in Abuja
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Folge vom 19.11.2025Did Kenyan authorities use technology to silence Gen Z protestors?
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Folge vom 18.11.2025Search continues for schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria's Kebbi StateAt least 20 schoolgirls are still missing in Nigeria's north-western Kebbi State after they were kidnapped at dawn from their dormitories at a secondary school. How can mass abductions in Nigeria be stopped?South Africa fears a "cleansing agenda" after the controversial arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza in the country.And how Ethiopia plans to tackle its housing crisis, which has been fuelled by rapid urbanisation.Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya and Joseph Keen in London Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Folge vom 17.11.2025Are DR Congo and M23 rebels nearing a peace deal?The DR Congo and the M23 rebels sign a framework agreement in Qatar for a peace deal to end fighting Will Nigeria's seemingly endless academic staff strikes end? And Nigeria's Eagles to miss the World Cup after defeat by DR Congo's Leopards Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Sunita Nahar and Joseph Keen in London with Madina Maishanu in Abuja. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Folge vom 14.11.2025South Sudan: Why was a powerful vice-president fired?South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked his Second Vice-President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who was seen as a possible successor. So with First Vice-President Riek Machar under house arrest charged with treason, how will this latest move by the president affect political stability in the country?Africa finally has its own drug-regulation body following the launch of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). Will it help to transform healthcare systems on the continent?And how much is it costing Angola to have Argentine international football star, Lionel Messi, take part in a friendly match celebrating the country's 50 years of independence?Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Piers Edwards and Elphas Lagat Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Technical Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi