DR Congo and Madagascar mark six decades of independence from former colonial powers. The legacy of the damaging years of European colonialism continues to weigh heavily on the development of the African nations. Also, Benin commemorates those in its history who passed through its cities as they were sold into slavery. And Somalia celebrates its 60th year of independence from Italy by reopening long-closed cultural sites like its national theatre in Mogadishu.

While the murder of George Floyd in the United States has revived anti-racism movements around the world, it has also stirred up the painful history of colonialism. In this special edition, FRANCE 24 takes a look at the history behind the tumultuous relationship between Europe and Africa. Reports from South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon and DR Congo explore the complicated collective memory of former colonial powers and the nations they controlled.

In this edition of Across Africa, we take you to eastern Ethiopia where refugees from Kenya's Kakuma camp are finally coming home, motivated in part by recent political and economic reforms. We also head to Angola, where the country is tempting more fans of its romantic Kizomba dance. Finally, we speak to Thebe Magugu, South African designer and 2019 LVMH prize winner, as he exhibits his creations for the first time at Paris Fashion Week.

Beijing is currently Africa's biggest trading partner and the relationship is set to deepen if Kenya moves forward with a possible contract for China's Huawei to roll out its 5G network. Also, we hear from some of the Nigerian businesspeople whose enterprises are going from strength to strength with a bit of online savoir-faire. And many members of the French Caribbean diaspora have headed to Ivory Coast to start new lives, a move that has led to celebration and the creation of a Caribbean-style carnival.

In DR Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi's promised "sheep jump" overpasses in Kinshasa get off to an underwhelming start. Their construction is making traffic even worse in the capital. Also, we head to the seventh edition of the Kinshasa Book Festival. Organisers are hoping to encourage more people to love literature, in a country where access to books remains difficult. And plastic not so fantastic: some South African surfers are ditching the fibreglass and foam for wooden surfboards that are better for the environment.

Kenya has gone into mourning after the death of its longest-serving president. Daniel arap Moi led the country for over two decades from 1978. The 95-year-old left behind a complicated legacy. Also, the teachers of an Ivorian 13-year-old who died after stowing away on a plane last month warn his classmates against taking similar risks. And miners in northwestern Nigeria trying to sidestep a ban are targeted by criminal gangs.

Musical all-rounder Salatiel is in Paris on his first European tour and joins us in the studio. The Cameroonian crooner has long been a hit with fans at home, but was catapulted onto the international stage after he collaborated with Beyoncé and Pharrell last year. He tells us about his plans going forward. Also, a French appeals court fines Teodorin Obiang, Equatorial Guinea's vice president, 30 million euros for plundering state coffers to pay for fast cars and mansions in France.

With fewer than 10 months to go until Ivory Coast's presidential election, voters are hoping that this time around, the exercise will go smoothly. Recent elections have led to crises and even civil war. Also, Senegal finally criminalises rape, meaning that abusers will face tougher penalties. And the Seychelles struggles to balance the health of its tourism industry with looking after its lush but delicate ecosystem.

In this edition we report on Burkina Faso, where escalating violence is fuelling a worsening humanitarian crisis. We also speak to Nigerian powerhouse Chioma Ude, who has been running the African Film Festival for nine years and has just ventured into the creation of a TV streaming platform. Finally, our reporters meet South African cartoonist Zapiro, who has been awarded one of France's highest honours.

The descendants of victims of the first genocide of the 20th century are back in a New York court in a bid to sue Germany. Herero and Nama plaintiffs from Namibia are seeking reparations from the former coloniser, more than a century after the massacre. Also, Nigeria's ban on importing food from other countries in the region is causing headaches for traders on both sides of its borders. And Ivorian designer Lafalaise Dion is the queen of the cowries. Her pieces are in global demand after Beyoncé wore one of her headpieces in a music video from "The Lion King".