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- Today12 min
Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada and sidelined for sexual abuse allegation
First, a Canadian court dismissed his appeal aghast the government's refusal of his visa last week. Then, Kenyan president William Ruto was among the world leaders attending the G7 summit. And, men in Northern Benin are being forced to confront uncomfortable realitites aabotu the lives of the women who live and love them. A training programme is raising awareness about how men can make a huge difference in alleviating the health risks and social pressures placed on women in some conservative communities.
- Yesterday12 min
World Cup 2026: Senegal lose to France in second-half smasher
In tonight's edition: Senegal lose to two-time champions France at the World Cup as Les Bleus win 3-1 in their group stage clash. Also, Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in DR Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. Plus it's been 50 years since thousands of young South Africans from Soweto protested against apartheid's stranglehold on their education and the imposition of Afrikaans as a language of instruction.
- Yesterday16 min
Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods
In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious first World Cup appearance in 12 years on Sunday.
- 5 days ago12 min
What are the African teams' chances?
A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa’s opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent’s chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally challenge for football’s biggest prize?
- 6 days ago12 min
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
In tonight's edition: The World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in front of 80,000 fans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Also, as Africa sends the most teams that it ever has to the tournament, we revisit the legacy of the first team from the continent to head to the World Cup. Plus hundreds of Nigerians are repatriated from escalating anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo
In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped outside the Department of Home Affairs. And finally, he's back on home soil to a hero's welcome. But Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan's World Cup dream has been cut short after he was denied entry to the United States.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Kenya: One dead in protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
In tonight's programme: Violence flares in Kenya, leaving at least one person dead, as police confront protesters over an Ebola quarantine centre planned for US citizens. Also, there's outrage over the US ban on referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup. Plus, Cape Town is feeling the strain of overtourism with a growing share of homes reserved for visitors.
- 1 weeks ago10 min
Ebola cases reach more than 500
In tonight's programme: The number of Ebola cases hits 550 in DR Congo as the WHO chief praises neighbouring Uganda for its response to the outbreak. Also, in Nigeria, the military says it has rescued over 400 women and children from Boko Haram extremists after they were abducted in May. And the countdown to the World Cup begins, but some Africans are facing visa problems, including an award-winning Somali referee.
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