Piracy off the coast in Somalia, had cost the global economy around 7 billion US dollars just over a decade ago. Since then, international security patrols in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean shipping lane all but eliminated piracy. But in recent months, there’s been a resurgence off the coast of the autonomous region of Puntland. Why is that?

Also, what's behind the fire at the parliamentary buildings in Liberia?

And why Nigerians are not all that happy about "Detty December"?

Presenter: Charles Gitonga

An underfunded and undermanned contingent of 400 Kenyan police are on a mission to quell gangs in Haiti. How are they coping?

More Somali migrants stranded in Libya return home.

And Algerian Kamel Daoud was recently awarded a top French prize for his novel Houris- why is it banned in Algeria?

Presenter: Charles Gitonga

Over a thousand Sierra Leoneans were recently arrested on the streets of Conakry in Guinea and deported. Sierra Leoneans reciprocated with their own deportation of Guineans. This all resulted in a diplomatic spat between the two countries. We'll get the details.

Also is Kenya really increasing state surveillance of its citizens? We'll hear government response to these claims

And a fresh start for Mali as production begins at the largest non-exploited lithium mine in the world!

Presenter: Charles Gitonga

The World Health Organization recently published its first-ever report on drowning prevention. The rates are highest in Africa-with Uganda one of the highest

And a Ghanaian shares his close encounter with jihadists in Burkina Faso

Are there academies in Nigeria where people are taught online scamming?

Presenter : Charles Gitonga

Residents of Mayotte have spoken of "apocalyptic scenes" caused by the worst storm in 90 years to hit the French Indian Ocean territory. Twenty people have been confirmed dead, but local authorities say that number could rise into thousands. We'll look at the impact.

Also a look at the painful legacy of landmines in Africa and why campaigns to end their use is always welcome

And the life and times of a political cartoonist. We'll hear from South Africa's Zapiro and Kenya's Maddo!

Presenter: Charles Gitonga

Ethiopian authorities have reportedly deported hundreds of Eritreans. Many Eritreans there are refugees who fled forced military conscription and government oppression

Presenter Charles Gitonga

Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to end their bitter dispute over Addis Ababa's plans to build a port in the breakaway republic of Somaliland following talks in Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the "historic agreement", which he said would eventually ensure landlocked Ethiopia's access to the sea. How significant is this?

Also what's keeping protestors on the streets of Mozambique?

And a look at the complicated relationship between South Africa and Nigeria.

Presenter: Charles Gitonga

Zambia's constitutional court says former President Lungu is ineligible for re-election.  He alleges political interference

We'll look at Operation Serengeti, a multinational attempt to stamp out cybercrime

Plus, a BBC investigation into how influencers are spreading disinformation on women's health on TikTok

Presenter: Audrey Brown

Congo's President Denis Sassou Nguesso, is visiting Libya, in his capacity as chairman of the African Union's committee on the Libyan crisis. His aim is to get the country's rival governments, led by Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah in the west and Marshal Khalifa Haftar in the east, to the reconciliation table. Does the AU have any influence in Libya?

Also why are young women in Kenya opting for irreversible surgery as a means of contraception?

And a new regulation in Spain giving migrant workers a chance to get their papers in order. Is it good news for all migrants?

Presenter: Audrey Brown

After two previous attempts, John Mahama is set to make comeback as Ghana's president. He was the country’s leader from 2012-2016. Ghana’s economy is struggling and corruption endemic. Political  analyst  Nansata Yakubu explains the huge expectations on a Mahama presidency  over the next four years.

The menstrual health taboos facing African women athletes

And the flaw with Africa’s big infrastructure finance models.

Presenter: Audrey Brown