West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?
As the defence partnership between countries in the Sahel and the US and France ends, there's curiosity about which West African country will offer a base for French and US troops. Why is it important...
8 Touko 202435min
Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?
Two time Olympic champion marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge has been speaking to the BBC about the impact of social media abuse on him and his family.Togo's ruling party wins a parliamentary majority in ...
7 Touko 202431min
East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa. Kenya and Tanzania escaped major damage from cyclone Hidaya, over the weekend, but they remain at risk of furthe...
6 Touko 202429min
Why are US soldiers leaving Chad?
The U.S. has withdrawn its troops from Chad, this follows a similar move in neighbouring Niger. The head of the US Africa Command says it was "temporary repositioning" of troops. What does he mean an...
3 Touko 202426min
Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?
A UN-backed special court has issued an international arrest warrant for the former president of the Central African Republic, François Bozizé. This is in connection with an investigation into his all...
2 Touko 202430min
Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?
The U.S. has warned of a looming potential "large scale massacre" in Al-Fashir, a city in Sudan. The United Nations says it's also concerned about a possible imminent attack. What's going on? Also s...
1 Touko 202430min
Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?
More than 160 people are now known to have been killed by weeks of flooding in Kenya following torrential rain, that's according to officials. We'll hear from the Kenyan President, William Ruto.Also ...
30 Huhti 202436min
How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?
It is 30 years since South Africa held its first democratic elections. Three decades on, is it hope or gloom for the 'rainbow nation'?Also did a national emergency against sexual violence set up 5 yea...
29 Huhti 202437min
