Former Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has died at 82. He was a two-time leader who first led Africa's most populous country as a military ruler, then later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023. What will be his legacy and how will he be remembered?What's the truth behind recent coup rumours in Ivory Coast?And we remember Arthur Ashe, so far the only black male Wimbledon tennis champion, who defied apartheid in South AfricaPresenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Stefania Okereke ,Nyasha Michelle, Yvette Twagiramariya and Patricia Whitehorne in London.
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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DRC: Inside a mine controlled by M23
A recent US-brokered peace deal may have raised hopes of stability in eastern DRC. However, miners have told the BBC that M23’s control of mineral-rich areas could keep the conflict going.US aid cuts are forcing HIV clinics across Africa to shut down, with South Africa hit hardest. Experts are also warning that this could stall vaccine research and reverse years of progress.And Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia as Africa’s top coffee exporter, shipping 47,000 tonnes in just one month. How did they do it?Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan, Stefania Okereke and Nyasha Michelle
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons
Senior Journalist: Yvette Twagiramariya
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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US slaps 30% tariff on South Africa
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan in London. Charles Gitonga in Nairobi.
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons
Senior Producer Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Ghanaians lured into football job scam
Ghanaian authorities have rescued more than 70 young men from a trafficking ring in Nigeria. The men thought they were heading for football contracts or overseas opportunities. Why has football become a gateway for trafficking?Leaders from five African countries - Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal - have been invited to a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. What will they discuss?And we hear how women in Morocco are keeping the art of rug-weaving alive, and how traditional rugs are a symbol of cultural identity.Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Yvette Twagiramariya, Alfonso Daniels and Sunita Nahar in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons
Senior Journalists: Karnie Sharp and Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Karnie Sharp
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First malaria drug for infants approved
The first malaria medicine suitable for babies and very young children is approved for use.How increased taxes on remittances from USA could hurt Africa.Plus, a new tool to help children with communication impairments.Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Tom Kavanagh and Stefania Okereke in London, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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