Can new tougher measures announced by Sierra Leone's President Bio really be effective in combating kush, the illegal psychoactive blend of addictive substances that is devastating the country.What caused the fatal helicopter crash in Ghana that killed eight people, including two high profile government ministers?And why has Senegal dismissed the IMF’s debt restructure plan as "a disgrace"?Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Joseph Keen and Stefania Okereke
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editor: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Can Mali's Junta withstand a jihadist blockade?
Can Mali's military junta maintain its hold on power despite a jihadist blockade?
What role are mercenaries playing in Africa's current conflicts.
And the genesis of a new type of Algerian rai protest music known as "Way Way"
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Mark Wilberforce in London with, Madina Maishanu in Abuja.
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editor: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Can Johannesburg reclaim 'hijacked' buildings?
The South African city of Johannesburg has well over 100 abandoned and derelict buildings plagued by rubbish and open sewage and some have been taken over by criminal gangs. Many are also home to some of the city's most vulnerable residents. As Johannesburg gears up to host leaders from the world's major economies for the G20 summit, what is being done to address the issue of 'hijacked' buildings? BBC Africa Eye has been there to investigate, and we hear more from their reporter. For nearly five years, Burundians have endured crippling shortages of fuel, electricity, and clean water. What is behind the triple crisis that is paralysing most of the country?And why have protesters targeted the new multi-million dollar Museum of West African Art in Nigeria, forcing organisers to cancel preview events ahead of its grand opening.Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Todah Opeyemi in Lagos. Mark Wilberforce, Sunita Nahar, and Alfonso Daniels in London
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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What will COP30 change for Africa?
What can Africa expect from the COP 30 climate conference?
Sudan's paramilitary RSF agrees to a humanitarian ceasefire, but the government wants guarantees from the international community
And why are marginalised cultures being celebrated during Fashion Week in Namibia?
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Tanya Hines and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Todah Opeyemi is in Lagos and Madina Maisanu in Abuja
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Nigeria pushes back on 'Christian genocide' claims
Nigeria rejects claims of a “Christian genocide,” saying violence stems from terrorism and land disputes, not religion, and that both Christians and Muslims have suffered attacks. Some Christian leaders however say there have been instances of Christians being specifically targeted.Also in the programme: Malaria elimination is stalling in southern Africa as cases rise due to climate change, resistance, and reduced funding.
And Ghana is sending relief packages to Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. It's more than relief, it's reinforcing historical and cultural connections between the two countries.Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Mark Wilberforce in London
Senior Producer: Yvette Twagiramariya
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Editors Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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