FALLEN AND FORGOTTEN – BBC Africa Eye documentary
Since January 2012, Mali has been facing a violent insurgency in the north of the country. But the soldiers on the front line have been growing bitter accusing their commanders…
What do athletes eat to train for a marathon? – BBC Africa
The marathon is almost synonymous with the Olympics and has been part of the modern Games since their beginnings in 1896. Running kilometres at speed is one of the ultimate…
South African mum on throwing baby from burning building – BBC Africa #shorts
Naledi was forced to throw her baby from a burning building in Durban, South Africa. It happened as riots and lootings erupted across South Africa, following the jailing of former…
South Africa deploys military to tackle Zuma protests – BBC Africa
South Africa is deploying the military to tackle riots that have broken out since the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. Shops were looted and buildings set on fire on…
The athletes whose testosterone is ‘too high’ – BBC Africa
According to the World Athletics rules published in 2018, female athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) cannot run any event between 400m and one mile - unless they lower…
Why are Somalia’s elections so important for Africa? BBC Africa
Somalia is set to hold elections after delays that heightened political tensions Political leaders agreed in May on a framework for parliamentary elections to be held within 60 days which,…
Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s first president, dies at 97 – BBC Africa
Former president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, has died aged 97 after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia. He was one of the pioneer leaders of a new Africa, as countries…
Why what’s happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa – BBC Africa
Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country, is about to hold its first election since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018. This, despite a bloody conflict and looming…
We Make It Or We Die – BBC Africa Eye documentary
Every year tens of thousands of Ethiopians begin the perilous 2,000 kilometre trek from their home country to Saudi Arabia, attempting to cross mountains, deserts, the Red Sea and even…
You can run 5 businesses from this one cart – BBC Africa
This Multi Business Cart allows you to run not one, not two, but five different businesses out of it. Its inventor Olorunishola Aje tells us exactly how it works. He…
The system helping you grow your own food from your balcony – BBC Africa
Cousins Kimani and Mwithiga are farmers from Nairobi, Kenya. They know people want to grow their own food in the city, and came up with the Vertical Gardens idea to…
Three Killings in Kampala – BBC Africa Eye documentary
In November last year, more than 50 people were shot and killed during a government crackdown on the streets of Uganda’s capital, Kampala. Officials defended the use of live fire,…
A dignified funeral for Senegal’s unknown – BBC Africa
An association of Muslim volunteers in Senegal organises funerals for the unidentified dead according to Islamic tradition. Perfection and Mercy association says it has buried more than a thousand people…
“The door closed and then I heard the shots” – BBC Africa
Last year, a black man called George was killed by a police officer, not in Minneapolis but in Dublin. George Nkencho was shot outside his family’s home. He had assaulted…
What’s Nigeria’s Social Media Bill all about? – BBC Africa
Especially in light of the #EndSARS movement, a lot of politicians in Nigeria have expressed their belief in a need for social media regulation, with one man going as far…
Farhana Oberson makes pilau with a Mombasa twist | Aroma – BBC Africa
To mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, @Farhana Oberson shows us how she makes pilau, a rice dish famous all over the world - but with a…
Nigeria’s Ordinary President – BBC Africa Eye documentary
Africa Eye explores how Nigeria’s 'Ordinary President' Ahmed Isah delivers populist justice. Every day, human rights campaigner Ahmed Isah captivates Nigeria, administering his own brand of populist justice on his…
Ancient African hair care lessons from a ‘Hairologist’ – BBC Africa
Nsibentum, a Congolese 'hairologist', travels around the world to share his knowledge on ancient African hair and skincare techniques. Subscribe: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram:
Retirement Hell – BBC Africa Eye documentary
BBC Africa Eye goes undercover to expose an ineffective and corrupt pension system in Nigeria, which leaves some elderly people sick and penniless, yet grants some politicians inflated retirement packages.…
The African students stuck in India’s Covid-19 crisis – BBC Africa
India has registered over 18 million Covid-19 cases and at least 200,000 deaths, amid an unfolding humanitarian disaster. The BBC's Aaron Akinyemi spoke to three African students from Zambia, South…