Eye on Africa

In tonight's programme: Dafur's Governor Minni Arko Minawi discusses the latest developments in Sudan. But first, tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Tigray. Finally, after 110 years in French hands, the legendary talking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwê of the Atchan people, is finally being returned to Ivory Coast.

In tonight’s edition: a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie has lost a child during medical care in a hospital – a tragedy that echoes the experiences of many families across Nigeria and is now drawing renewed attention to the country’s healthcare crisis.

In tonight's edition: Gabon suspends major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, amid an anti-government teachers' strike. Also, Brent Bozell, Trump's controversial pick for US ambassador, arrives in South Africa. Plus we head to the Sambadrome, where Rio's Carnival comes to a dazzling close, celebrating African roots in a pulsating festival of culture and joy.

In tonight's edition: At least 28 people are killed in drone strikes on a market in central Sudan's Kordofan region. Also, our correspondent Tom Canetti sits down with Sanda Ojiambo, the Assistant Secretary General and CEO of the UN's Global Compact initiative. And as Muslims around the world gear up for the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month is already inspiring many to give back to their communities.

In tonight's edition: The 39th African Union summit came to an end on Sunday, after two days dominated by the crises affecting the continent. Also, student action continues in Senegal, following the deadly protest against unpaid financial aid last week. Plus the African continent sees increasing representation with each edition of the Winter Olympics.

Water scarcity, sanitation gaps, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa: African leaders are gathering in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union. Also, after 15 years of closure, Kenya is set to reopen parts of its border with Somalia. And with Valentine’s Day approaching, love is going digital in northern Nigeria. In Kano, professional matchmakers are blending tradition with artificial intelligence to help singles find the perfect partner, proving romance can be both high-tech and deeply rooted in custom.

In Nigeria, Chinese directors have been jailed for running a cybercrime ring that exploited hundreds of workers. But first, in Ghana, cocoa farmers are feeling the pressure as the country cuts payments amid a sharp decline in global demand and prices. And in Tunisia, Amazigh communities are intensifying efforts to preserve their cultural heritage, cultivating ancient traditions and carrying the Berber flame forward.

In South Africa, while tensions with the US over tariffs persist, trade relations with China are improving, and exporters are preparing to seize new opportunities in the Chinese market. But first: the Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportation deal with the US, with human rights groups calling the agreement both unclear and immoral. Meanwhile in Kenya, the family of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last leader of the Mau Mau movement, is pushing for a national funeral to honour his legacy in the fight for independence.

In tonight's edition: There's anger, grief and unanswered questions in Senegal a day after a student protest turns deadly in Dakar. Also, in Sudan, deadly drone strikes are intensifying. And childbirth can be a matter of survival in some parts of Uganda: as hospitals fail and fees rise, expectant mothers are forced to seek care wherever they can find it.

In tonight's edition: The UN human rights chief warns ⁠that fatal drone strikes on civilians are persisting in Sudan. Also, a week after the latest batch of documents was released from the Epstein Files, the names of several high-profile African figures are included in them. And a cultural debate has been whipped up between Ghana and Zambia over the outfit worn by Ghana's president on a visit: the traditional fugu.