Eye on Africa

In tonight's edition, a new report accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of destroying farms around El Fasher before alleged mass killings in October 2025. Also, Congo-Brazzaville prepares to vote, but many young voters say they've lost faith in politics as veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend his four-decade-long rule. And, inflation in Libya is impacting local Ramadan celebrations.

First, 51 people have been killed in the past 24 hours in Sudan’s Kordofan region during clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Also, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, has appointed former US diplomat James Swan as the new head of United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And we’ll take a look at the “WOMANAKWA” photo exhibition launched here in Paris.

In tonight's edition: At least 200 people have been killed in a coltan mine collapse in eastern DR Congo. Also, unhappy with the appointment of a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Nigerian Conservative Anglican bishop group announces the creation of its own body to lead the Anglican faith. And just 12 days before kickoff, the Confederation of African Football postpones the Women's Africa Cup of Nations until the summer.

In tonight's edition: ECOWAS eyes up forming a regional force to combat rising jihadist violence. Also, Ghanaian authorities are set to begin issuing licenses for the cultivation of cannabis. Plus South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announces the army will be deployed to support police in the fight against rampant gang violence and crime.

In tonight's edition: The Global South widely condemns the war in Iran, with many countries accusing the US and Israel of violating international law and acting unilaterally. Also, the United States imposes sanctions on the Rwandan army and several top military officials over their role in the fighting in eastern DR Congo.

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed on the battlefields of Ukraine, as Ghana's foreign minister makes a direct appeal to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also, a new sleeping sickness pill receives the green light from European regulators, paving the way for Africa to protect over 60 million people at risk from the deadly tsetse fly. Finally, the Paris Agriculture Fair celebrates African culture with producers from the continent showcasing their products. Ivory Coast shines as guest of honour, with shea butter stealing the spotlight.