Seychelles opposition leader denies witchcraft charges
The main opposition leader in Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, is one of eight people charged with witchcraft, following the exhumation of two bodies. They deny the charges, with Mr Herminie calling the ...
4 Okt 202330min
Inside Sierra Leone's justice system
Focus on Africa takes you inside Sierra Leone's overcrowded prisons and looks closely at the country's justice system. Our reporter Umaru Fofana looks into a much needed review on how prisoners are ...
3 Okt 202333min
One year since Burkina Faso’s latest coup
One year on from the most recent coup in Burkina Faso, we look at the current state of play regarding security, the economy and the ruling junta.We examine the political tensions in Mozambique ahead o...
2 Okt 202325min
Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict
Thousands of people in Sudan remain displaced with many seeking shelter in schools. The impact of the war has had a devastating effect on the country's youth who now have no formal schools to attend....
29 Sep 202330min
The silent killer: hypertension in Africa
The World Health Organization says the African continent has the highest prevalence of the "silent killer" hypertension. What are the signs and what can be done?Why is the DR Congo government now cal...
28 Sep 202331min
Kenya ready to face Haiti gangs
Kenya says it's confident the deployment of hundreds of its police to Haiti by January will end gang warfare in the country. Last year Haiti's government appealed for help because of spiralling gang v...
27 Sep 202329min
Who is fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region?
Fighting has reportedly erupted in Ethiopia’s turbulent Amhara region. Reports say local militia fighters clashed with the military, over government plans to disarm local forces. What's behind this es...
26 Sep 202324min
French troops pulling out of Niger: What does it mean?
France says it will withdraw its troops and ambassador from Niger. The military junta which seized power in July has welcomed the move. But what impact will this have on Niger’s ability to deal with i...
25 Sep 202331min
