Cryptocurrency platorms are very popular in Nigeria, so why have Nigerian authoraties clamped down on cryptocurrency firms? And what's going on between the firm Binance and the Nigerian government?  Also Mauritians once enjoyed a healthy economy but the Mauritian rupee has taken a hit. Why is that and what's been the impact?  And how the London based play 'For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy' is opening up conversations considered taboo, within black communities.

What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?

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The U.S. has warned of a looming potential "large scale massacre" in Al-Fashir, a city in Sudan.  The United Nations says it's also concerned about a possible imminent attack.  What's going on?  Also state TV in Mali says the senior IS commander, Abu Huzeifa,  who had a 5 million dollar bounty on his head has been killed by troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.  Who was he and why is his death being seen as significant?   And we meet the award winning Cameroonian conservationist saving manatees. Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Victor Sylver, Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?

More than 160 people are now known to have been killed by weeks of flooding in Kenya following torrential rain, that's according to officials.  We'll hear from the Kenyan President, William Ruto. Also former UK diplomat, Tim Cole, says it's time to reset London's relationship with Africa.  What would that new relationship look like?  And we meet young Africans pushing the boundaries of representation in the gaming industry! Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Patricia Whitehorn, Nyasha Michelle and Rob Wilson
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?

It is 30 years since South Africa held its first democratic elections. Three decades on, is it hope or gloom for the 'rainbow nation'? Also did a national emergency against sexual violence set up 5 years ago, make any difference in Sierra Leone? And we meet the Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, using cloth to wrap up the brutalist Barbican centre in London and revealing a hidden history.   Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Paul Bakibinga
Editors :Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?

More than 220 civilians, including at least 56 children, were massacred by Burkina Faso's military in a single day this year. That's the allegation by Human Rights Watch.  So, how did HRW reach this conclusion and what's the response from the Burkina Faso government? Also why is the DR Congo warning big tech companies, like Apple, to not use minerals from the eastern part of the country?   And we meet Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Ayra Starr! Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Stefania Okereke and Bella Hassan 
Technical Producer: Danny Cox
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?

The World Bank has suspended a multi million dollar fund to expand Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, after it received allegations of serious abuse, which the Tanzanian government denies.  We'll get the details.    What is cloud seeding, how does it work and can drought stricken parts of Africa benefit from it or not?  And a personal testimony from someone living with disability in a South Sudan refugee camp.

What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?

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