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Nigerian security forces say they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. And in Lagos, a Nigerian artist is turning ordinary clay into vibrant portraits, blending science, tradition and creativity in a technique he hopes will redefine the canvas.

More than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were due to drone attacks, according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported.

In tonight's edition: Ghana's parliament cracks down on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow the country's most important crop, cocoa. Also, DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility. Plus a deeply moving Rwandan movie ramps up action across the country's cinema scene.

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people run from the most serious fighting to break out in Tigray since 2022, with many heading to Sudan despite the conflict there. Also, Nigeria is still probing links that Mexican drug cartels may have to Africa's top economy. Plus Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper ⁠Vozinha arrives in Chile ​to join first division club Colo-Colo.

In tonight's edition: Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in hospital after collapsing in court, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents. Also, Ghana proposes sweeping constitutional reforms that could reshape its political landscape. Meanwhile, Benin steps up its campaign to recover looted cultural treasures and colonial archives from France.

In tonight's edition: The new South African Netflix drama "The Polygamist" is winning over global audiences; we speak to its lead screenwriter. But first: Cameroon's President Paul Biya has not been seen in public for more than 50 days, his longest absence from public view. Also, the impact of weeks of power cuts in Tunisia is coming into sharp focus, with hundreds believed to have died during a recent heatwave.

In tonight's edition: DR Congo's constitutional court approves a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. Also, as the El Niño weather pattern looms, millions across Africa could face worsening droughts and floods. Plus a new survey suggests Africa's youth are becoming more pragmatic in how they view global powers.

In tonight's edition: Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. Finally, centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have gained UNESCO World Heritage status.

In tonight's edition: Sudan's army says it has broken the siege of El-Obeid after regaining control of a key supply route following intense fighting with RSF paramilitaries. Also, Chad is carrying out its first national census in nearly two decades. Plus the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is now underway, with early matches already delivering excitement and surprises.

In tonight's show, Ghanaian nationals submit request to the ICC calling for an investigation into months of Xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa. Also, around 20 people die in AFD attack in Eastern DRC as the Islamic state affiliated group steps up attacks. And Coconut trees, once a common site on Ivory coasts coastlines, are slowly disappearing under renewed waves of deforestation and rapid urbanisation; and it threatens an entire sector and local ecosystem.

In tonight's edition, North Africa is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 49 degrees Celsius. Also, six years after the brutal killing of a 90-year-old woman accused of witchcraft shocked Ghana and the world, activists say the fight for justice remains far from over. And, the Kigali Cine Junction is bringing five days of screenings, workshops and industry discussions to audiences across Rwanda.

In tonight's edition, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has crossed a devastating threshold, with more than 1,000 lives lost. Also, in Kenya, human rights groups warn that political “goons” are increasingly being used to disrupt rallies ahead of elections next year. And, in Senegal, four years after devastating floods threatened the famous Pink Lake’s unique ecosystem, the lake is slowly regaining its iconic colour.

In tonight's edition, a deadly ambush in northern Mali leaves at least 50 soldiers dead. Also, Nigeria is facing a new challenge in its fight against jihadist insurgents as foreign fighters join armed groups. And Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is backing former president Macky Sall's bid to become UN Secretary-General.

In tonight's edition: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes the helm of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Also, nearly 19 million Nigerian children are out of school, as the threat of kidnapping is keeping many classrooms empty. Also, Tangier is celebrating the art of visual storytelling with the International Photography Festival.

In tonight's edition, Ebola is spreading faster in the DRC than in any previous outbreak, the WHO says. Also, new data has identified nearly 3,000 Africans recruited to fight on the Ukrainian front, with around one in six already killed. And Algeria is battling a wave of devastating wildfires.

In this edition, Kenya's Rastafarians lose a landmark court battle over the religious use of cannabis. Also, the continent's top cocoa producers join forces to process more of the seeds at home instead of exporting it raw. And on the beaches of Dakar, an environmental activist is turning heads in a colourful outfit made entirely from discarded plastic waste.

In this edition: a murder case makes the headlines and a man is sought in the UK over the death of his wife and two daughters. Also, the WHO warns the numbers for the Ebola crisis in DRC may be four times higher than previously estimated. Finally, we look at the DR Congo's national team's jackets – a success story made in Kinshasa.

In tonight's show, the Ebola outbreak spreads to two more provinces. A Sudanese court sentences paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia. Residents of the Niger Delta town of Billé take to the streets to demand government action over catastrophic pollution.

First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate Sudan's Rapid Support Forces as a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community awaits a High Court ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And finally, Morocco is still reeling from its 2–0 defeat to France, bringing the Atlas Lions' historic World Cup run to an end.