Eye on Africa

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been at war with the regular army for more than two years, have announced that they have agreed to a proposal for a humanitarian truce put forward by mediators. Meanwhile, Yale researchers released a report on Thursday stating that new satellite imagery had detected activity "consistent with mass graves" in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, more than a week after mass killings were reported in the area.

At least 40 civilians have been killed in El-Obeid after Sudan’s paramilitary RSF attacked the North Kordofan capital, according to local media. The assault comes as the two-year war intensifies, with Kordofan and Darfur now the conflict's epicentre. Last week, the RSF seized El-Fasher and advanced into Kordofan. Both El-Fasher and Kadugli are now facing famine, according to global hunger monitors.

In Tanzania, authorities face mounting concern over killings during the crackdown on protests following last week's election. The opposition claims that security forces are now secretly dumping bodies. Also, the US says it's "very engaged" in Sudan ceasefire talks as fears grow of a humanitarian collapse across Darfur. Plus a community of artists in Kenya aim to help young people discover a creative future. The Wajukuu Art Project focuses on the intersection of art and community empowerment.

Nigerians across the religious spectrum hit back at US President Donald Trump's threats of US strikes in the country over the killing of Christians. Experts claim the ongoing violence is based on poor management and policing, with all groups affected. Also, the International Criminal Court warns that atrocities committed in Sudan's El-Fasher could constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Plus we head to Senegal, where beach wrestling is about to make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Youth Games in Dakar.

Sudanese fleeing the RSF paramilitary's takeover of the city of El-Fasher on Sunday continue to bring accounts of mass atrocities with them. Hundreds were killed in the fighters' wresting of the north Darfuri capital from the army, with many of the abuses likely ethnically motivated. Sudan has been locked in a power struggle between rival generals since 2023. More than 40,000 people have been killed and more than 14 million displaced. Prior to El-Fasher's fall, it had been besieged for at least 18 months.

In tonight's edition: Tanzanian police order a curfew in the economic capital Dar es Salaam after violent protests mar the parliamentary and presidential election. Also, the WHO says that at least 460 people have been killed in the RSF paramilitary's seizure of the Darfuri city of El-Fasher. Plus the Paris Salon du Chocolat would not be possible without Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer. We meet one chocolatier from the country.

In tonight's edition: Fears are mounting in Sudan after paramilitaries seized the key city of El-Fasher, amid reports of mass atrocities. Also, French media giant Canal Plus recently finalised its takeover of Africa's top entertainment platform Multichoice. And as grieving families in the Central African Republic struggle to find somewhere to lay their loved ones to rest, the lack of public cemeteries has led to a rise in the number of illegal burials.

In tonight's edition: The paramilitary force RSF has ousted the Sudanese army from El-Fasher, its last stronghold in Darfur, after months of fighting. Also: Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secures an eighth term in office, after days of protesters' clashes with security forces as opposition supporters demanded credible results. Plus Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth term in power.

The peace process in the DR Congo is stalling. The M23 rebels and the Congolese government are accusing each other of breaking the ceasefire, and the threats are mounting. Our correspondent tells us more.

In tonight’s edition: UNESCO has released three new volumes of its General History of Africa.

Meanwhile, South Africa’s Madlanga Commission continues its investigation into damning allegations of corruption involving some of the country’s top figures.

And TikTok is helping Kenyan creators find more time to showcase local music.