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The Rwandan spokesperson asserted that the country's troops were securing their borders in response to "repeated violations", including 15 deaths, from cross-border shelling. "The DRC needs to do a better job of getting their territory in order. That is their responsibility," she said. Ms Makolo added that Rwanda was placing "heavily defensive mechanisms, and offensive mechanisms" along the border to safeguard its investment. She also said that Rwanda was concerned about the presence in DR Congo of militias responsible for the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and which wanted to return to Rwanda to "finish the job". She accused the Congolese authorities of working with these groups. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, DR Congo’s foreign minister, told the BBC's Newsday programme that Rwanda was illegally occupying her country and attempting to orchestrate regime change. #rwandanews #drcongo #drc Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

On Thursday night, a violent confrontation between lawmakers on the vetting committee of Ghana’s parliament left property destroyed. Conference room tables, microphones and other installations were destroyed as opposition lawmakers protested the continued vetting of president John Mahama’s ministerial nominees late Thursday night. Members of the committee had disagreed particularly over the draggy nature of the vetting process. #ghanaparliament #scuffleparliament #BBCAfrica Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

The biggest music award show is this Sunday, and for the second time, the Grammy Awards will feature an African Music Performance category. However, this year, the nominee list has sparked debate about the category’s diversity. Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jnr admits the academy lacks judges with sufficient knowledge of other African genres. #Grammys #afrobeats Producer: Buki Bakare Reporter: DJ Edu Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army have left many bodies in the streets and hospitals are overwhelmed with patients. UN aid agencies warn of a severe humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands lack food, electricity and water. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Civilians and Romanian mercenaries cross border into Rwanda as M23 tighten their grip on Goma. Rwanda's military said the mercenaries were being transported to Rwanda's capital, Kigali, after they had "surrendered to M23." #africashorts #Rwanda #DRC Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Three countries under military rule have officially left West African regional bloc Ecowas, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is a huge blow to Ecowas, which at 50 years old is considered Africa's most important regional group. The split was sparked after the three departing countries refused Ecowas demands to restore diplomatic rule. #ecowas #malinews #burkinafasomilitary Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

The crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying - with the AFP News agency reporting that more than 100 people have been killed in the city of Goma as fighting between the M23 rebel group and government forces escalates. The news agency says nearly one thousand others are wounded, based on a tally drawn from city hospitals. The UN says that dead bodies have been found lying in the streets as M23 fighters push further into Goma - a city of two million people. The UN says hospitals in Goma are struggling to handle the numbers of people injured. #goma #m23 #rwandanews Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Gunshots have been heard in eastern DRC as M23 rebels advanced across the city of Goma. Dozens have died, around 400 were injured and embassies were attacked, amid what the UN has called an impending major humanitarian disaster. #Goma #DRC #africashorts Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Fierce fighting rages on in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma, as rebels and the army exchange fire. Rebels from the Congolese M23 movement say they have entered the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma and taken control. Sitting on the border with Rwanda and the shores of Lake Kivu, Goma is a vital trading and transport hub, home to more than a million people and within reach of mining towns supplying metals and minerals in high demand such as gold, tin and coltan. The rebels say they now control the city, but the Congolese government says its troops still hold some key locations. #goma #m23 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Rwanda backed M23 rebels say they have seized control of parts of the city of Goma, home to over 1 million people. The rebel group has been advancing rapidly since the start of January. The UN has condemned Rwanda's alleged support for M23, which Kigali denies. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Oxlade is one of Nigeria's most successful afrobeats artists, with one of its sweetest voices. He's racked up more than 500 million streams with his colossal hit Ku La Sa. Here, @OxladeOfficial performs four of the tracks from his most recent album 'Oxlade From Africa' in stripped down versions, with a simple guitar accompaniment. #oxlade #afrobeats Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

In the first two months of 2025, stargazers around the world can see Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn just by looking up at night sky (weather permitting), and Uranus and Neptune with the help of a telescope. This astronomical event that planets appear to be lining up is called "alignments". Nasa says it happens all the time but it's less common that so many of the Earth's neighbours are visible at once. #planetparade #planetallignment Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Description: As the M23 fighters continue to gain territory in Eastern DRC, the town of Goma is holding by a thread. The regional capital city is home to around two million people and there is growing fears that the city might fall back to M23 control. More than 230,000 people have already fled violence in eastern DRC since the start of the year according to the United Nations who is calling it one of the world's "most alarming" humanitarian crises. #goma #drcongo #drc Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Can Mozambique’s newly sworn in President Daniel Chapo and the main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, put their differences aside for the benefit of the country’s future? The United Nations estimates that more than 50m children globally do not have birth certificates – and most of those children live in Africa. Why does having a birth certificate matter? And a special memorial has been unveiled in South Africa to remember the black soldiers who took part in the first World War. 00:01 Intro 01:18 Can Mozambique’s political leaders unite the country? 09:19 Why does having a birth certificate matter? 19:00 Why are some African countries moving towards banning wigs in court? #focusonafricapodcast #focusonafricathepodcast Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Mozambique's main opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has told the BBC he is prepared to serve in the government if President Daniel Chapo meets his demands to end the political crisis that has hit the country following disputed elections. Chapo said he had set up a team that was "considering" whether his rival should be invited to join a new "inclusive" government. #mozambique #mozambiquehere #venanciomondlane Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Nigeria approves Shell's watershed exit from oil-rich Niger Delta-but activists are not pleased. Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan receives an early nomination for being the ruling party's presidential candidate. And why are some African countries moving towards banning wigs in court? 00:01 Intro 01:04 Nigeria approves Shell's exit from Niger Delta 09:01 Presiden Samia gets nomination to be ruling party's presidential candidate. 16:08 Why are some African countries moving towards banning wigs in court? #focusonafricapodcast #focusonafricathepodcast Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

The US President Donald Trump has criticised a service held at the Washington National Cathedral after he was called out during a sermon. Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked Trump for "mercy", citing feelings of fear among LGBT and immigrant communities. Trump later accused Right Rev. Budde of bringing her church into politics and called her “a radical left hard line Trump heater” in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. #africashorts #Mariann Edgar Budde #Trumpsermon Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

In an interview with the BBC's Ian Wafula, Mozambique President Daniel Chapo said he wanted to "govern in an inclusive way", and to introduce reforms to address concerns about the electoral law, human rights and freedom of expression. He said talks were currently taking place with opposition parties represented in the new parliament, and they would later be widened to include "all segments of society". Chapo added that he wanted to form a government that was "open to all Mozambicans", but he wanted to stress that "the profile of the people is very important". 🎤 Interview: Ian Wafula 🎬 📞 Producer/VJ: Hassan Lali 🎥 Filmed by Amensisa Negera #mozambique #danielchapo #venanciomondlane Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Why has the case against the Kenyan police officers allegedly involved in the death of six-month old Samantha Pendo been delayed yet again? Seven years on, her parents are still seeking justice after a court hearing into the case was adjourned for the third time. What happens to stolen funds and assets when they are recovered and repatriated to the country where they were taken from? And as President Trump begins his second term in office, will he make it a mission to end wars in Africa? #focusonafricapodcast #focusonafricathepodcast Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

Elon Musk's appearance at a Donald Trump rally after the inauguration has generated online attention due to an one-armed gesture by the tech billionaire that several social media users said resembled the traditional Nazi salute. Musk made the gesture while thanking supporters for ''making it happen'', refering to Trump's victory. Then, he placed his right hand over his heart and thrusted the same arm out into air straight ahead of him with his palm down. Musk has since responded, posting on his social media site X: "Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired." #musksalute #muskan #africashorts Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

You are watching the inuaguration of Donald Trump as the 47th US president. #DonaldTrump #JDVance #Inauguration Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

During his inauguration speech as the 47th president of the US, Donald Trump says that his administration will mark the start of a 'golden era' for America. #donaldtrump #trumpinauguration Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

#BBCAfricaEye’s documentary, “Our Land, Our Life” is a powerful, personal journey which reveals the story of Kenya’s armed struggle for independence, and includes evidence of atrocities committed by the British while fighting the insurgency. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Wanjugu Kimathi, the daughter of the leader of the Mau Mau rebellion, Dedan Kimathi, searches for her father’s remains while fighting for land rights for forgotten veterans of the anti-colonial struggle. Through the eyes of Kimathi’s widow, Mukami Kimathi, and the voices of Mau Mau fighters, the film tells their stories of British colonial rule, and the ongoing trauma of those who believe justice is still denied. We see Wanjugu fight for land for the Mau Mau descendants and hear her plea for Dedan Kimathi’s remains to be returned and buried with honour. *** Africa Eye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever. 🎞️ Check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLajyiGz4JeyO2qgCvioQO-BzP1XCajJqt 🎥 Watch this film in SWAHILI here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAjzMD2Uavo&t=2033s and in HAUSA here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfXjeEyeddw and in FRENCH here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0dJpLZZBnc Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/ #Kenya #Documentary #Documentaries #MauMau #DedanKimathi #BBCAfrica #InvestigativeJournalism #Undercover