Burkina Faso's military ruler, 37 year old Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has skilfully built a persona of a pan-Africanist leader, determined to free his nation from what he sees as, 'the clutches of Western imperialism and neo-colonialism'. This message has resonated across Africa and beyond on social media. But what's fact and what's fiction?

Why has Ethiopia's government banned the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) from taking part in elections?

And Benin's bid to become Africa's cycling superpower.

Presenter: Audrey Brown

Mali's military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country. Why are the youth dissenting?

Why are Nigerians being trafficked to Ivory Coast?

And plans by Ethiopia to allow foreigners and companies to buy property in the country

Presenter: Blessing Aderogba

Medical professionals in various parts of Ethiopia are on strike. They say they are seeking adjustments in salaries, improved benefits and better working conditions. We hear from Ethiopian doctors.

Also, as the movie industry expands in Africa, so do concerns about the safety of actors.

And we'll meet 19 year old Makhosazana "Khosi" Dlomo, who is breaking barriers as the first black female competitor in tent pegging.

Presenter: Audrey Brown

The UN says "a double crisis" is facing the DR Congo, as it suffers flooding and mass displacement caused by ongoing conflict.

Why is Sierra Leone’s largest diamond miner laying off more than 1,000 workers?

And we visit churches in South Africa where polygamy is allowed.

Presenter: Audrey Brown

The United States said it was pulling the plug on millions of dollars' worth of aid to Zambia's health sector after the country failed to tackle 'systematic' theft of much needed medicines. The US Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gozales' said that the "difficult" decision was made after repeated warnings to the Zambian government, to safeguard vital drugs meant for the country's most vulnerable patients. We'll hear analysis.

Also, why did the International Court of Justice dismiss Sudan's case of genocide against the United Arab Emirates?

And the history behind one of South Africa's official languages, Afrikaans, which celebrates 100 years this year!

Presenter: Audrey Brown

The Roman Catholic Church has a new leader, Pope Leo XIV. What do youth from the world's youngest Catholic population want?

Why did billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates decide to close his foundation in 2045?

And how are parts of Zimbabwe's capital tackling an infestation of bed bugs

Presenter: Audrey Brown

Sister Ngalula is the only African woman to be appointed to the Vatican’s International Theological Commission. She previously spoke to the late Pope Francis about the need for more female leadership in the church. She says, although many roles in the Catholic clergy are technically open to women, fear among cardinals and bishops is blocking their participation. We hear from Sister Josée Ngalula.

Also, why has the EU declared Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt safe for asylum seekers?

And the campaign to add sunscreen onto the list of essential medicines, especially for those with albinism.

Presenter: Audrey Brown

An investigation into a new dangerous people smuggling route through Northern Kenya.

Why are large and ongoing protests continuing in Morocco? 

And food fraud: what is it? And why is it dangerous?

Presenter: Audrey Brown

Multiple explosions have been heard in Sudan's de facto capital, Port Sudan, for a third day in a row. Prior to the attacks the city had avoided bombardment and was regarded as one of the safest places in the war-ravaged nation. We hear analysis.

Also, how and why Togo remains Africa's longest ruling political dynasties.

And what is financial abuse and how to spot it?

Presenter: Audrey Brown

Seychelles has long featured high in world press freedom rankings, but has the expulsion of a newspaper editor dented that image? We have a response from the government

As a Ugandan UN judge is jailed for forcing her maid to work as a slave-does she have support back home?

And we meet Princess Oluwayemisi Oki - the woman behind a movement of female tricycle riders in Nigeria's Ondo state

Presenter: Charles Gitonga