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Now playing Next Zimbabwe Euroviews. In Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF are trying to steal the election again It is imperative that the EU, UK, US and other democratic voices help Zimbabwe stand tall and show the rest of Africa that the retreat of democracy is not inevitable, Lord Oates writes. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next South Africa Putin was supposed to be in South Africa this week. Why won't he be? Vladimir Putin will be the odd one out when leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week. 21/08/2023
Now playing Next South Africa Ukraine and Russia tussle for attention and influence at BRICS summit The Ukrainian government has spotted an opportunity to strengthen its diplomatic ties in Africa as Russia tries to cling on to major allies there. 21/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Niger junta vows transition to civilian rule within three years General Abdourahmane Tchiani gave no details on the plan, saying on state television only that the principles for the transition would be decided within 30 days at a dialogue to be hosted by the junta. 20/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niger for last-ditch diplomatic push On Friday, the ECOWAS commissioner for peace and security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said 11 of its 15 member states agreed to commit troops to a military deployment, saying they were “ready to go” whenever the order was given. 19/08/2023
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Now playing Next Senegal Fishing town prays for those who died on treacherous journey to Europe There's sadness and anger after dozens of people who set out in a boat searching for a new life are believed dead. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Angola Angola takes over presidency of SADC On taking over the rotating presidency of the Southern African Development Community, Angola's President João Lourenço pledges to diversify sources of funding for industry and to rely less on international partners. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Ecowas military leaders to discuss Niger coup at Ghana summit The meeting comes a week after ECOWAS said a standby force could be used to resolve the crisis in Niger. 15/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Niger: President Bazoum to be tried for high treason, says junta The announcement was made just hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the crisis. 14/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Niger coup leaders say that the "door is open" to diplomacy After ignoring sanctions and deadlines by the west and ECOWAS, the military junta now says they are willing to find a path to peace. 13/08/2023
Now playing Next South Africa South Africa's former president granted remission, avoiding jail time The main opposition party has described the remission granted to former president Jacob Zuma as a disgrace to the country’s criminal justice system. 11/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'FIFA 23' adds player wearing a hijab for the first time FIFA 23 has updated the player model for Morocco defender Nouhaïla Benzina to include a hijab, after she wore the Islamic headscarf in the Women’s World Cup. But why does the hijab remain such a contentious topic in football? 11/08/2023
Now playing Next Tunisia Tunisia and Libya agree to share responsibility for stranded migrants A spokesperson for Tunisia's interior ministry said migrants were transferred to reception centres and provided with health and psychological care, with the help of the Tunisian Red Crescent. 11/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Ecowas orders 'standby force' to restore constitutional order in Niger West Africa leaders have directed the deployment of a ‘standby force’ to restore democracy in Niger after the coup. 10/08/2023
Now playing Next Uganda Euroviews. This is why the Serbia-Uganda trade deal makes perfect sense The agreement signed between the two countries in Belgrade last week has breathed new life into a little-known but in fact, long-standing and increasingly fruitful partnership, Odrek Rwabwogo and Bratislav Stoiljković write. 08/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Brussels says there is still room for mediation efforts in Niger The European Union has suspended all activities with Niger, including financial assistance, and civilian and security cooperation. 08/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger ECOWAS to meet Thursday after Niger junta defies key deadline Mali said it and Burkina Faso, both neighbours of Niger run by military juntas, were sending delegations to Niger to show support. Both countries have said they would consider any intervention in Niger as a declaration of war against them. 07/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Niger airspace closed as coup supporters defy critical deadline Supporters of Niger's military junta have gathered in the capital to show defiance of an ultimatum to restore democracy. 07/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Tension in Niger as deadline to restore democracy expires Niger's new military leaders have said they will not cave in to external pressure to stand down. 06/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Niger deadline expires Sunday risking military intervention A deadline to restore civilian government after the recent military coup in Niger expires on Sunday but the bloc of West African nations known as ECOWAS says it still prefers a diplomatic solution. 06/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Niger's coup leaders ask Russian mercenary group, Wagner, for help Niger's military leaders have reportedly asked Russian mercenary group for help against a potential ECOWAS intervention. 05/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger International pressure mounts on coup leaders in Niger International pressure mounted Thursday against leaders of the coup in Niger as the American secretary of state said the United States “stands very much” in support of West African leaders who have threatened to use force to restore the nation's democracy, and Senegal offered troops to help. 04/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Hundreds rally in Niger as country's new junta seeks to justify coup Hundreds demonstrated in support of the new regime in Niamey, as Niger's coup leaders and their supporters remain defiant as a deadline set by neighbouring regional countries to reinstate ousted President Mahomed Bazoum looms. 03/08/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Mass rally in Niger in support of the recent coup WATCH: Hundreds of people gather for a mass rally in the Niger capital Niamey in a show of support for the recent military coup with some brandishing giant Russian flags. 03/08/2023