In tonight's edition, 32 more bodies unearthed in Kenya reportedly linked to a doomsday cult that left over 400 followers dead two years ago.

Also, Human Rights Watch accuses Mauritanian security forces of committing abuses against migrants, including torture and rape, in a new report.

And a new wave of comedians in Burundi take on the government and the tightly controlled media with punchlines.

In tonight's edition: Africa says it's time the world sees it at the right size. The African Union has backed a campaign to replace the centuries-old Mercator map, which shrinks the continent, with the more accurate Equal Earth projection. Also, Tanzania's election campaign officially begins. Plus, Nigeria bans the export of raw shea nuts for six months, aiming to become a global supplier of refined shea butter and skincare products. 

In tonight's edition: Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysée Palace. Also, Russia courts Niger with offers to build a nuclear power plant in a bid to displace France's decades-long dominance in the uranium sector. And the final battle has been decided for the African Nations Championship: two-time champions Morocco will take on first-time finalists Madagascar in Nairobi on Saturday. 

France has formally returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar, one of which is believed to belong to a Malagasy king who was beheaded by French troops during a massacre in 1897. His skull was then taken back to Paris as a trophy and placed in the archives of the Natural History Museum. It's the first restitution of human remains since France passed a law to facilitate their return two years ago.

In the Atlantic islands of Cape Verde, off the coast of West Africa, recovery efforts are ongoing after Tropical Storm Erin brought torrential downpours. At least nine people were killed and hundreds more were displaced when the rainfall turned streets into raging rivers, triggering landslides and destroying vital infrastructure. Hundreds of families have lost their homes and livelihoods and are now wondering how they will get by.

Two separate investigations by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have revealed devastating human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in areas controlled by the M23 rebels. The reported atrocities include executions and gang rapes of civilians. While M23 has been accused of perpetrating many of these crimes, Congolese state forces have also been implicated. The United Nations has described the decades-long conflict in eastern DR Congo as “one of the most protracted, complex, and serious humanitarian crises on Earth.” 

The world is becoming increasingly dangerous for humanitarian workers. New data from the Aid Worker Security Report reveals that a record 383 aid workers were killed in the line of duty last year. On World Humanitarian Day, we speak with the report’s author to understand the surge in attacks on NGO personnel – and explore what can be done to better protect them.

In Kenya, gambling is increasingly being recognised as a public health issue. More and more people are being drawn to games of chance and sports betting in the hopes of hitting the jackpot. However, many punters are finding themselves trapped in addiction – and financial ruin.

Negotiators in Geneva are scrambling to salvage a global treaty aimed at curbing plastic pollution, as talks enter their final day. Nearly 100 countries are pushing for an agreement, but opposition from oil-producing nations threatens to derail progress.

The United States has imposed sanctions on an armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing it of profiting from mineral trafficking. Congolese and Chinese companies linked to this illegal trade have also been sanctioned. This decision comes as Washington seeks to end the conflict in this mineral-rich region and attract US investment.