Eye on Africa

In tonight's edition: Mali's ruling junta appoints Abdoulaye Maiga as the country's new prime minister. Also, Kenyan President William Ruto cancels controversial deals with India's Adani Group. Plus, Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in conflict-torn eastern DR Congo for another year.

In DR Congo, parties from the political opposition have announced that they consider President Felix Tshisekedi’s plan to change the constitution as tantamount to a coup d’etat, and vowed to fight the move.

The tickets for next year's Africa Cup of Nations have been booked. Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania will be flying to Morocco when the competition begins at the end of next year. Meanwhile, the standoff continues between hundreds of illegal miners and police in South Africa. After wanting to "to smoke them out", the government says it's now planning a professional rescue operation. Finally, a mausoleum containing a tooth of DR Congo's independence hero Patrice Lumumba has been ransacked. That tooth is all that remains of the murdered politician, and it was returned to DR Congo from Belgium in 2022. But now, its current whereabouts are unknown. 

The governing Pastef party is projected to secure a landslide victory in Senegal’s legislative elections. A win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko would bolster their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and tackle the country’s economic and social challenges. Our correspondent reports from Dakar.

Black children often struggle to see themselves reflected in mass-market toys. In this episode, we meet a UK-based Cameroonian entrepreneur who decided to take action. She created a line of dolls that celebrate African beauty, with the mission of empowering the next generation.

In tonight's edition: Senegal is on the home stretch of Sunday's parliamentary elections. It's a decisive moment for the ruling party PASTEF in its quest for a majority at the National Assembly. Also, an Amnesty International report discloses that French-manufactured military technology has been found in Sudan. Plus, economists say developing countries need at least $1 trillion per year by the end of the decade to cope with climate change.

In tonight's edition: Voters in Somaliland turned out on Wednesday to choose their next president. Also, In Uganda, two young influencers were arrested this week for insulting President Museveni on TikTok. Plus, Gabonese will cast their vote this Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution.

In tonight's edition: Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Issak, who has been imprisoned without charge for over 23 years, is awarded the Swedish Edelstam Prize for his fight for freedom of expression. Also, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko urges revenge for attacks on his supporters. Plus we report on how Cynthia Stimpel, the woman who exposed corruption at South African Airways during the years of state capture, is embarking on a 700 kilometre hike to highlight the need for greater whistleblower protection in the country.

In tonight's edition: COP29 kicks off in Baku as African nations call for more funds to fight the impact of climate change. Also, in Mauritania, a corruption scandal is threatening to put the country’s anti-migration partnership with the European Union at risk. Finally, people in Ivory Coast and France are marking 20 years since one of the bloodiest chapters in contemporary Franco-Ivorian relations, in which France opened fire on civilians.

In tonight's edition; Botswana's new president Duma Boko is sworn in after his landslide election victory ousted the party that had ruled for nearly 60 years. Also, tensions are still running high in Mozambique after the October 9 election. Finally, urban cycling has gained momentum in Senegal's capital Dakar, offering the chance to boost green transportation.