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FRANCE 24’s coverage of events, politics and social issues across Africa, including North Africa (the Maghreb) and the Sahel, aided by our network of correspondents and experts across the continent.
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African leaders call for dialogue amid escalating Iran crisis
https://www.france24.com/en/african-leaders-call-for-dialogue-amid-escalating-iran-crisis
Published: March 3, 2026 21:37
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. And the United States imposes sanctions on the Rwandan army and several top…
55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine
Published: February 27, 2026 21:27
First, dozens of Ghanaians have been killed on the battlefields of Ukraine, as Ghana's Foreign Minister makes a direct appeal to President Zelensky. Also, a new sleeping sickness pill receives the green light from European regulators, paving its way to…
Kenya declares war on snakebites
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/reporters/20260227-kenya-declares-war-on-snakebites
Published: February 27, 2026 12:50
Some 2 million people worldwide are poisoned by snakebites every year, resulting in the deaths of around 130,000 of them. Yet these deaths are avoidable through preventive measures, first aid and public policies to make antivenom available. The World…
Migrants in Tunisia face growing pressure to leave 'voluntarily'
Published: February 27, 2026 10:13
As Tunisian authorities intensify their crackdown on migrant camps in El Amra and Jebeniana, a WhatsApp group is offering sub-Saharan migrants fast-track repatriation to their home countries.
Kenya administers HIV prevention drug
https://www.france24.com/en/kenya-administers-hiv-prevention-drug-1
Published: February 26, 2026 21:54
In tonight's programme, DR Congo forces launched drone strikes on M23 rebels near Rubaya, a key coltan mine, as militias capture Kazinga. Also, Kenya begins administering its first doses of LENACAPAVIR, a groundbreaking, long-acting HIV prevention drug.…
Kenyan police arrest man accused of trafficking fighters for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Published: February 26, 2026 11:07
Kenyan authorities on Thursday arrested and charged a man for trafficking 25 Kenyans to Russia last year to fight in Moscow's war in Ukraine. More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, the government revealed last week,…
Zimbabwe pulls out of US health aid talks
https://www.france24.com/en/zimbabwe-pulls-out-of-us-health-aid-talks
Published: February 26, 2026 10:18
Washington is moving to wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a US-proposed funding deal broke down. A requirement for Zimbabwe to share sensitive health data triggered the collapse. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo tells us more.
Ghana FM urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaian POWs
https://www.france24.com/en/ghana-fm-urges-ukraine-to-release-two-ghanaian-pows
Published: February 26, 2026 10:14
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on a rare visit to Ukraine on Wednesday (February 25) urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia.
Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko submits tougher anti-LGBT law
https://www.france24.com/en/senegalese-pm-ousmane-sonko-submits-tougher-anti-lgbt-law
Published: February 26, 2026 10:10
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled legislation on Tuesday (February 24) that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Senegal PM vows to double penalty for same-sex relations
https://www.france24.com/en/zimbabwe-ends-health-funding-talks-with-us
Published: February 25, 2026 21:44
In tonight's edition, Washington is set to cut health aid to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a US-proposed funding deal break down. Also, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces revamped legislation set to double the maximum penalty for same-sex…
DR Congo govt forces launch attacks on multiple fronts against AFC/M23 troops
Published: February 25, 2026 17:20
Kinshasa's forces launched attacks on several fronts against AFC/M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on Wednesday, with drones striking the armed group near a strategic mining site, local and security sources told AFP on…
Pope Leo to visit Algeria, a first in papal history, on packed Africa tour
Published: February 25, 2026 13:07
Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria in April in the first ever papal visit to the North African nation and the birthplace of St Augustine, the patron saint of Leo's religious order, the Vatican announced Thursday. The pope's packed travel plan includes visits…
South Africa secures release of more nationals lured to Ukraine war
https://www.france24.com/en/south-africa-secures-release-of-more-nationals-lured-to-ukraine-war
Published: February 24, 2026 21:42
In tonight's edition, President Cyril Ramaphosa thanks his counterpart Vladimir Putin for helping to secure the return of 11 South Africans tricked into joining the Russia-Ukraine war. Also, the military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group is reportedly…
Senegal's PM introduces bill doubling prison terms for same-sex relations
Published: February 24, 2026 14:39
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that he had introduced a bill toughening penalties for same-sex relations and making them punishable by five to 10 years in prison amid a wave of homophobia and arrests in the West African country.
How do US tariffs impact South African economy?
https://www.france24.com/en/how-do-us-tariffs-impact-south-african-economy
Published: February 24, 2026 12:02
Business leaders in South Africa are breathing cautious sighs of relief after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional.
DR Congo-Burundi border reopens
https://www.france24.com/en/dr-congo-burundi-border-reopens
Published: February 23, 2026 21:45
In tonight's edition, a key border crossing between the DRC and Burundi officially reopens. Also, Ghana halts tomato imports from neighboring Burkina Faso following a jihadist attack in the town of Titao that killed eight vendors. And in Benin, a new…
DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive
Published: February 23, 2026 12:17
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23. The Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and…
Somaliland willing to give US access to minerals and military bases, says minister
Published: February 22, 2026 15:07
Somaliland – a breakaway region of Somalia seeking international recognition – is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister told AFP on Saturday. Israel became the only country in the world to recognise…
SUDAN: Interview with Darfur's governor
https://www.france24.com/en/tension-rises-in-tigray-and-interview-with-darfur-s-governor
Published: February 20, 2026 23:15
In tonight's programme, tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Tigray. Also, Dafur's Governor Minni Arko Minawi discusses the latest developments in Sudan. And finally, after 110 years in French hands, the legendary talking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwê of the…
Kenyans tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Published: February 20, 2026 11:54
Hundreds of Kenyans have been recruited and sent to the front line in Ukraine as expendable troops for the Russian army. Some were unaware they were being deployed to war, believing instead that they had been offered legitimate employment abroad. After…
UN's probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher
https://www.france24.com/en/un-s-probe-finds-hallmarks-of-genocide-in-el-fasher
Published: February 19, 2026 21:23
In tonight's edition, a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Also, Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning…
Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in Sudan's El-Fasher point to 'genocide', UN report says
Published: February 19, 2026 16:07
Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in El-Fasher after its capture by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) show signs consistent with genocide, according to a new report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan.
Gabon suspends access to social media amid teachers' strike
https://www.france24.com/en/gabon-suspends-access-to-social-media-amid-teachers-strike
Published: February 18, 2026 21:57
In tonight's edition: Gabon suspends major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, amid an anti-government teachers' strike. Also, Brent Bozell, Trump's controversial pick for US ambassador, arrives in South Africa. Plus we head to the…
'If we can get a Coca-Cola to the most remote parts of the world, we can get cooking gas, as well'
Published: February 18, 2026 21:01
In Africa clean cooking is an issue of major concern, and with a billion people relying on wood and charcoal to cook their food each day there is a disproportionate number of deaths due to fine particle air pollution. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Andy…
Sudanese people face 'generations of trauma', head of UN OCHA tells France 24
Published: February 18, 2026 20:29
Discussing the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in war-torn Sudan, Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, explains that the Sudanese people face "generations of trauma" and "they're crying out for peace", stressing that "the…
At least 28 people killed in drone strikes on Sudan market
https://www.france24.com/en/drone-strikes-in-the-kordofan-s-region
Published: February 17, 2026 22:53
In tonight's edition: At least 28 people are killed in drone strikes on a market in central Sudan's Kordofan region. Also, our correspondent Tom Canetti sits down with Sanda Ojiambo, the Assistant Secretary General and CEO of the UN's Global Compact…
Security takes centre stage at African Union summit
https://www.france24.com/en/security-takes-centre-stage-at-african-union-summit
Published: February 17, 2026 10:50
The 39th edition of Africa’s top regional body ended Monday in Ethiopia with leaders of member nations focusing talks on security and regional stability. FRANCE 24's Tom Canetti reports from Addis Ababa.
African skiers at Olympics call for more inclusion and support
https://www.france24.com/en/african-skiers-unite-at-olympics-call-for-more-inclusion-and-support
Published: February 16, 2026 21:24
In tonight's edition: The 39th African Union summit came to an end on Sunday, after two days dominated by the crises affecting the continent. Also, student action continues in Senegal, following the deadly protest against unpaid financial aid last week.…
'M23 and Rwanda' to blame for latest violence in DR Congo: US senior adviser for Africa
Published: February 16, 2026 13:59
In an interview with FRANCE 24, US Senior Adviser for Africa Massad Boulos blamed "the M23 and Rwanda" for the latest violence in DR Congo, calling it a "serious breach" of the Washington accord signed in 2025. The US was "extremely disappointed" by the…
AU Summit: Guterres and Youssouf urge action on Sudan, Palestine
https://www.france24.com/en/au-summit-guterres-and-youssouf-urge-action-on-sudan-palestine
Published: February 15, 2026 13:39
Sudan’s civil war has emerged as the most pressing issue at the African Union summit. After nearly three years of fighting, tens of thousands of people have been killed and more than 11 million forced from their homes, prompting the United Nations to…
African Union Summit confronts worsening conflicts
https://www.france24.com/en/african-union-summit-confronts-worsening-conflicts
Published: February 15, 2026 09:56
Sudan’s civil war has emerged as the most pressing issue at the African Union summit. After nearly three years of fighting, tens of thousands of people have been killed and more than 11 million forced from their homes, prompting the United Nations to…
39th Arican Union Summit in Ethiopia: Water, Security and AI on the agenda
https://www.france24.com/en/39th-arican-union-summit-in-ethiopia-water-security-and-ai-on-the-agenda
Published: February 14, 2026 09:27
As the 39th summit of the African Union opened in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, the chair of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, used his opening address to denounce what he described as the “extermination” of the Palestinian…
African leaders gather in Ethiopia for 39th African Union summit
Published: February 13, 2026 23:00
Water scarcity, sanitation gaps, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa: African leaders are gathering in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union. Also, after 15 years of closure, Kenya is set to reopen parts of its border with Somalia.…
Nigerian court jails two Chinese nationals for cybercrime ring
Published: February 13, 2026 09:19
In Nigeria, Chinese directors have been jailed for running a cybercrime ring that exploited hundreds of workers. But first, in Ghana, cocoa farmers are feeling the pressure as the country cuts payments amid a sharp decline in global demand and prices. And…
Across Africa: Wined Up - A continent uncorked
https://www.france24.com/en/across-africa-wined-up-a-continent-uncorked-1
Published: February 12, 2026 22:39
As one of the biggest events in the global wine scene wraps up in Paris, Georja is joined by Nigerian vine virtuoso, Chinedu Rita Rosa. The French industry is struggling but Africa's growing young, cosmopolitan middle class is the perfect terroir for…
South Africa and China sign trade deal amid tariff row with the US
Published: February 11, 2026 21:50
In South Africa, while tensions with the US over tariffs persist, trade relations with China are improving, and exporters are preparing to seize new opportunities in the Chinese market. But first: the Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to…
Cyclone Gezani ravages Madagascar, leaving dozens dead and much of second city in ruins
Published: February 11, 2026 15:51
More than 30 people have died after Cyclone Gezani crashed into Madagascar with devastating speeds on Tuesday, leaving at least two-thirds of the island nation’s second-biggest city Toamasina in ruins, officials said.
UN declaration on Al-Fasher atrocities 'ridiculous: World knew how it would end, didn’t do anything'
Published: February 11, 2026 08:33
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Renaud Douci, Field Coordinator for Solidarité Internationale in Tawila in Sudan, on the edges of Al-Fasher. It was “impossible to reach” during the brutal 500-day siege. Mr. Douci argues that Al-Fasher was not an…
Senegal orders university closure following student's death during protests
Published: February 10, 2026 21:52
In tonight's edition: There's anger, grief and unanswered questions in Senegal a day after a student protest turns deadly in Dakar. Also, in Sudan, deadly drone strikes are intensifying. And childbirth can be a matter of survival in some parts of Uganda:…
Kenya FM slams Russia's use of its citizens as 'cannon fodder', announces visit to Moscow
Published: February 10, 2026 15:57
Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced Tuesday that he would visit Moscow in March following the deaths of Kenyans who had fallen victim to recruitment networks and were promised lucrative jobs before being sent to Ukraine's front lines.
Sudan has seen 'more than a thousand days of starvation': Norwegian Refugee Council
Published: February 10, 2026 14:11
Charities and NGOs are urging the world to do more to prevent a looming catastrophe in Sudan. With the country in an almost three-year-long civil war, the Norwegian Refugee Council is amongst those saying the people of South Kordofan region are now at the…
UN warns of ongoing fatal drone strikes on civilians in Sudan's Kordofan
https://www.france24.com/en/un-warns-of-ongoing-fatal-drone-strikes-on-civilians-in-sudan-s-kordofan
Published: February 9, 2026 21:43
In tonight's edition: The UN human rights chief warns that fatal drone strikes on civilians are persisting in Sudan. Also, a week after the latest batch of documents was released from the Epstein Files, the names of several high-profile African figures…
Flash floods sweep northern Morocco, killing at least four including toddler
Published: February 8, 2026 21:58
Four people, including a two-year-old child, were killed after their car was swept away by sudden flooding in northern Morocco, authorities said on Sunday, adding that a fifth person remained missing as heavy rain continued to batter the region.
Thousands attend Gaddafi son’s funeral, highlighting Libya’s divided loyalties
https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260206-thousands-attend-burial-of-slain-son-of-libya-s-gaddafi
Published: February 6, 2026 15:59
Thousands of mourners gathered in the western Libyan town of Bani Walid on Friday for the funeral of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who was killed this week. The turnout in a town that has long been a Gaddafi stronghold…
US sends group troops to Nigeria to address terrorism threat
https://www.france24.com/en/us-sends-group-troops-to-nigeria-to-address-terrorism-threat
Published: February 6, 2026 12:06
Suspected jihadist gunmen killed dozens in Woro Village, leaving the community devastated. While Amnesty International called the attack a 'stunning security failure,' President Bola Tinubu has ordered a Nigerian army battalion to the area to restore…
Operation Savannah Shield launched as US troops confirmed in Nigeria
https://www.france24.com/en/us-military-dispatches-troops-to-nigeria
Published: February 5, 2026 21:17
In tonight's edition: A new military operation is launched in Nigeria to stand between communities and extremist attacks after 162 people from a Muslim village were killed in an armed raid. Also, at the funeral of a Kenyan man killed in Russia's invasion…
Armed Islamist extremists kill at least 162 in western Nigeria villages
Published: February 5, 2026 01:19
At least 162 people were killed on Tuesday in attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, Nigeria, a lawmaker said. The assaults, carried out by Islamic State group-linked Lakurawa militants, come amid a worsening security crisis across the…
Dozens die in Nigeria's deadliest attack in months
https://www.france24.com/en/gunmen-kill-over-160-in-new-nigeria-attack
Published: February 4, 2026 21:23
In tonight's edition: Gunmen set fire to shops and homes in a suspected extremist attack on two villages in Nigeria's Kwara State. Also, a Doctors Without Borders hospital is hit in an air strike by government forces in South Sudan. And Quidditch takes off…
'Proud to speak up for them': New photography project shows young migrants' experiences
Published: February 4, 2026 16:15
Understanding the experience of young people as they cross borders is the aim of a new project. The GRABS project, funded by the European Research Council, is documenting the lives of migrants, but instead of just talking in an interview with the…
'It's not if there will be another pandemic, but when': Dr Christian Happi
Published: February 4, 2026 15:48
"It's not if there will be another pandemic, but when it will happen." Dr Christian Happi and his team have just won a $100 million grant that enables them to expand their vital work to try to identify threats to provide the world with an early warning…