Eye on Africa

Nov 01 2024 24 ep. 13 mins 184
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Join Georja Calvin-Smith for all the news from Africa and the Maghreb, with FRANCE 24’s correspondents and our guests on set. From Monday to Friday at 9:45pm Paris time.

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Seismic change in Botswana after ruling party loses power after 58 years

Nov 01 2024 12 mins  
After nearly 6 decades in power, the Botswana Democratic Party won only four parliamentary seat as voters rejected the party that has governed the country since the 1966 independence. Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change will replace President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who conceded defeat.

Kenya's high court clears way for new deputy president

Oct 31 2024 11 mins  
Kenya's high court on Thursday lifted orders barring the swearing-in of the newly appointed deputy president Kithure Kindiki, whose predecessor has launched legal challenges over his removal from office by impeachment.

The Rumble in the Jungle, 50 years on: DR Congo remembers fight of the century

Oct 30 2024 12 mins  
October 30, 1974, is a legendary date in Congolese history. On that day, Muhammad Ali faced off against George Foreman in a world heavyweight championship boxing match in Kinshasa. Fifty years on, young boxers continue to draw inspiration from the event. Meanwhile, former Rwandan doctor Eugène Rwamucyo is handed a 27-year jail sentence after being found guilty of complicity in the

Nigeria's northern states face blackout after jihadist vandalism

Oct 29 2024 14 mins  
Northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks. Engineers have been unable to carry out repairs due to insecurity. The Transmission Company of Nigeria says gunmen are occupying the area where the line is damaged. The power supply is crippled in 19 of Nigeria's 36 states, depriving millions of electricity and paralysing economic activity. There are now plans to

More than 120 killed in RSF attack in Sudanese state of al-Jazira

Oct 28 2024 13 mins  
The UN Security Council met in New York on Monday to discuss the violence in Sudan, where civilians are increasingly caught in the crossfire. This is particularly the case since Friday in the state of al-Jazira, which had until now been relatively spared from the violence. RSF paramilitaries ran riot there, killing more than 120 people in one town alone, according to Sudan's health

Anger on the streets as ruling party candidate declared president-elect in Mozambique

Oct 24 2024 11 mins  
Protests quickly erupted across Mozambique on Thursday as the ruling Frelimo party was announced to have held onto power in this month's disputed election. It means Daniel Chapo will suceed President Filipe Nyusi, following a poll that both the opposition and EU observers suspect was neither free not fair.

Explaining a dramatic week in Ghanaian politics

Oct 23 2024 13 mins  
Ghana's ruling NPP party has accused the speaker of parliament of undermining democracy, a day after he indefinitely suspended it following a walkout by MPs. The NPP claims Alban Bagbin is biased towards the opposition NDC amidst a high-stakes standoff over who can claim a razor-slim majority in parliament. It comes just a few months before national elections. FRANCE 24's Justice B

Kenya's ice hockey Lions join international federation

Oct 23 2024 13 mins  
Have you heard of the Kenyan Ice Lions? They are Kenya's ice hockey team. Aside from South Africa, Kenya is the only sub-Saharan African country with an ice rink. Recently, the team achieved a significant milestone: they are now members of the International Ice Hockey Federation and they're dreaming of competing on the international stage. Our correspondents report.

Mozambique: Police and protesters clash in Maputo after disputed election

Oct 21 2024 12 mins  
It's been a day of unrest in Maputo, Mozambique, in the wake of the killing of two members of the political opposition on Saturday. This Monday, police fired tear gas at protesters, who were demonstrating against the killings and what they say is electoral fraud. Meanwhile, it's been six weeks since the Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was killed by her former boyfriend in Kenya.

Kenyan court blocks deputy president's appointment

Oct 18 2024 14 mins  
In tonight's edition: Kenyan President William Ruto names his new deputy, but the previous vice president is fighting his impeachment. Also, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits the country's eastern region amid devastation caused by floods. Finally, we speak to South African fine artist Reggie Khumalo about his exhibit at the “Also Known As Africa” art fair here