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In May 2023, the UK government has announced plans to scrap dependent visas for many foreign students. The new rule comes as migration to the UK hit a record high of 606,000 last year. BBC Africa explains why is Nigeria one of the main targets of the clampdown. Presented by Anita Nkonge Produced by Maureen Nyukuri Edited by Tom Heyden 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/

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When Nigeria passed some of the toughest anti-homosexuality laws in Africa, the internet became a place for the LGBT community to connect with others more safely – until criminal gangs went digital too. #BBCAfricaEye investigates how members of the LGBT community in Nigeria are targeted by criminal gangs who pose as potential dates on popular apps, only to extort, beat and even kidnap them. This crime is so prevalent it even has a name: Kito. Africa Eye speaks to dozens of victims who have been ‘kitoed’, and meets the activists, and even law enforcement officers, who are using the very tactics of the blackmailers to fight them back. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica *** #BBCAfricaEye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever. You can check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://bit.ly/bbcafricaeye #Nigeria #LGBT #Kito CREDITS: Reporter - Ian Wafula Director and Executive Producer - Peter Murimi Africa Eye Editor - Tom Watson Producer - Damilola Banjo Editor - João Nunes Edit Producer - Helen Spooner Production Coordinator - Sarah Clarke Production Manager - Simon Frost Reversioning Producer - Anna Payton Social Media Producer - Anusha Kumar Impact Producer - Blanca Muñoz Digital Producer - Tamasin Ford Camera - Paul Edogbanya Yusuf Drone Pilot - Osasere Fredrick Okuonghae Archive - The record media, Reuters Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer Colour Grade - Boyd Nagle Online Editor - Chris Stott *** 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 Wagner Group is an organisation of Russian mercenaries. Thousands of their soldiers have been fighting on the Russian side in the war in Ukraine. But they have also been active on the African continent in several countries - including the Central African Republic, Mali and now, allegedly, Burkina Faso. These Wagner soldiers are fighting in various African conflicts but they are thought to have close ties to the Russian state. The BBC's Daniel Dadzie and Olga Ivshina look into why Wagner is getting involved on the continent and why African governments are seeking their services. Produced and edited by Mark Sedgwick #bbcafrica #wagner #russia #mali #burkinafaso 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/

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This is the story of a country where the path to womanhood can bring pain, trauma, and even death. A country where children can be left motherless because of the ancient traditions of Bondo - a Sierra Leone secret society which cuts out female genitals as part of centuries old rite of passage ceremonies. FGM – female genital mutilation – is woven so deeply into the female fabric of Sierra Leone, most women there have had their genitalia cut. No-one really knows how many have died as a result. BBC Africa Eye reporter, Tyson Conteh, believes his former girlfriend, Fatmata, bled to death after undergoing FGM in 2016. He investigates whether her death was then covered up to protect Bondo. It is a journey driven by Fatmata, who, says Tyson, spoke to him in his dreams demanding justice. Subscribe here: bit.ly/subscribetoafrica You may also be interested in these Africa Eye investigations: https://youtu.be/H-gc022W3-8 https://youtu.be/8_fwvmKNCNo https://youtu.be/2IGYZFHzNjo https://youtu.be/u6MPV9zBXYg https://youtu.be/TYmXKVX4-Ws *** #BBCAfricaEye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever. You can check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://bit.ly/bbcafricaeye *** Credits: With thanks to PfefferminzGreen for additional archive Reporter and Director - Tyson Conteh Editor, Africa Eye - Tom Watson Edit Producers - Andy Bell, Chris Alcock, Sam Liebmann Producer - Banker White Film Editor - Simon Thorne BFE Additional Editing - Adam Richardson BFE, Gary Beelders BFE Re-versioning Producer - Anna Payton Social Media Producer - Anusha Kumar Digital Producer - Tamasin Ford Production Coordinator - Sarah Clarke, Max Murrain Production Manager - Simon Frost Sound Mix - Jez Spencer Colourist - Boyd Nagle Fixers - Franklin M’cormack, John F Conteh, Senesie Denson Amara Camera - Alhaji Barrie, Ibrahim J Kamara, Santigie Kargbo, Chernor M Thoronka, Karim Shah, Thomas Triebel Sound - Santos M A Conteh, Osman M Kargbo Translators - Karim Kargbo, Gibrilla S Conteh, Magaret Deen, Memunatu N Kamara *** 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/ #SierraLeone #FGM #bondo #Freetown

🇺🇬 #BBCAfricaEye investigates a shocking rise in child sexual abuse and incest in northern Uganda and discovers that justice often comes at a price. 🎥 Watch "Uganda's Stolen Innocence" here: https://youtu.be/PY7uc7O6iKY

#BBCAfricaEye investigates a shocking rise in child sexual abuse and incest in northern Uganda and discovers that justice often comes at a price. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/bbcafrica In the wake of the pandemic, reports emerged from Uganda of a 300% increase in girls aged 10 -14 becoming pregnant. Sexual violence has been further fuelled in the north by the traumatic legacy of a 20-year insurgency led by notorious warlord Joseph Kony. At Gulu Regional Hospital, a quarter of babies are born to girls below the age of consent, and cases of sexual abuse of girls as young as three are being reported. Scant resources and alleged police corruption means that justice often comes at a price. You may also be interested in these Africa Eye documentaries: https://youtu.be/OLO8HHL0n5k https://youtu.be/4Z5ZbYd6FkE https://youtu.be/wXyglsDO13o https://youtu.be/tI3AKMFgVKQ https://youtu.be/fJTh4Gdn_B8 https://youtu.be/r62xSGw3kcI *** 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. You can check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://bit.ly/bbcafricaeye You can also watch this film in Portuguese on the @BBCNewsBrasil channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVZPfiyNPQA Credits: Africa Eye Editor – Tom Watson Director, Executive Producer – Nicky Milne Film and Online Editor – Timothy Moss Cinematographer – Godfrey Badebye Executive Producers – Bilkisu Labaran, Vera Kwakofi Reporter – Paul Bakibinga Fixer – Benson Ongom Drone Camera – Arnold Ntwatwa Additional Research – Edris Kiggundu Translators – Tala Media Ltd, Emma Akwero Bongomin Archive – Sasimages, BBC Focus on Africa, Getty Images Actor’s Voice – Moreen Achan Reversioning Producer – Anna Payton Social Media Producer - Anusha Kumar Digital Producer – Tamasin Ford Impact Producer – Courtney Bembridge Production Manager – Caroline Hamilton Production Coordinator – Loredana Neagoe, Sameer Hussain Online Editor – Chris Stott Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer Colour grader - Boyd Nagle #Uganda #InvestigativeJournalism #Documentary #GBV #SGBV 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 Italian island of Lampedusa is the frontline of the deadliest migration route in the world. BBC reporter Thomas Naadi has been examining the traces left behind by some of the people undertaking this perilous journey. What can he learn about their stories? And what more will his own journey reveal? Producers: Thomas Naadi and Valeria Cardi Director and Editor: Valeria Cardi Executive Producer: Nicola Milne #lampedusa #migrant #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/

France and Africa share a long relationship that started during colonial times. French president Emmanuel Macron, like other predecessors in the past recently announced the Francafrique was over. But what does that mean? The sacrée Clarisse Fortuné explains. Producers: Clarisse Fortune and Ameer Ahmed Editor: Ameer Ahmed Executive producer: Leone Ouedraogo #francafrique #bbcafrica #niger 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's opposition leader Raila Odinga has been speaking to the BBC's Ferdinand Omondi following anti-government protests in the country. Raila Odinga called for the demonstrations to protest against the high cost of living and what he calls electoral justice after last year's election. #railaodinga #railaodingainterview #railaodingabbc Filmed by Eugene Osidiana Edited by Gloria Achieng 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/

Anthony Muigai has been a farmer in Kenya for the last five years. Using biogas, he powers his home, car and boiler in order to shower and refill his fish pond. He showed us how and why he doesn't just use his chickens for eggs. Produced by Sara Adam Filmed by Rashid Ibrahim Edited by Ameer Ahmed 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 Seychelles is known as a tropical paradise with a multi-million dollar tourist industry. But beyond the 5-star hotels and azure beaches is a country in turmoil. Based on population, Seychelles has the biggest heroin problem in the world with around 10% of Seychellois dependent on the drug. Joseph Fady Banane, who’s lived on the islands all his life, was one of them. Now free of heroin, Fady investigates the secret epidemic that lies behind the luxury. Meeting drug users, dealers, police, and the communities caught in the middle, Fady confronts a painful past and tries to reconnect with those he loves…and almost lost. Subscribe here: bit.ly/subscribetoafrica You may also be interested in these Africa Eye investigations: https://youtu.be/u6MPV9zBXYg https://youtu.be/3-4qI93FzFI https://youtu.be/ZbABHnXDiXE https://youtu.be/0ArcwczYUGo *** #BBCAfricaEye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever. You can check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://bit.ly/bbcafricaeye Credits: Africa Eye Editor – Tom Watson Produced and Directed by Louise Adamou, Chris Alcock Reporter – Joseph Fady Banane Camera – Chris Alcock Second Camera – Louise Adamou Film Editors – Domenico Favata, Carole Bertinet Local Producer – Rassin Vannier Reversioning Producer – Anna Payton Social Media Producer – Anusha Kumar Digital Producer – Tamasin Ford Impact Producer – Courtney Bembridge Production Manager – Simon Frost Online Editor – Chris Stott Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer Colour grader – Boyd Nagle Graphics – Aslan Livingstone RA Production Coordinator – Sarah Clarke *** 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/ #Seychelles #addiction #addictionrecovery #warondrugs #documentary #africa #investigativejournalism

Some African parents on moving to the UK discover that attitudes towards disciplining your children is very different. Using physical forms of punishment, such as spanking or caning, is more common in many African countries. However in the UK raising your child in this way can result in social services getting involved, and the children potentially being fostered away from their parents. Several BBC Africa journalists recount their experiences of childhood discipline to The Comb podcast. Produced by Kim Chakanetsa Edited by Mark Sedgwick #parenting #africanparents #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/

British-Zimbabwean Korrine Sky was studying medicine in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Now back in the UK with her family she has faced obstacles in trying to resume her studies. Korrine reached out and spoke to three medical students, who like her, have had their dreams and educational aspirations impacted by the war. Executive Producer: Léone Ouedraogo Producers: Patricia Whitehorne and Aaron Akinyemi Cameraman: James Willson Editors: Robert Miller and Ameer Ahmed 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/

Bina Jennifer Efidi was hit with a sharp object while she was waiting to vote in Lagos. Some areas in Nigeria experienced violence when the polls opened on 25 February. Bina told the BBC about her ordeal at a polling unit. Filmed by Anthony Irungu & Gift Ufuoma Produced by Azeezat Olaoluwa Edited by Ameer Ahmed #nigeriaelection2023 #nigeriaelection #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/

Rabiu Kwankwaso is one of Nigeria’s opposition candidates who will be contesting for president. As Nigerians prepare to vote in the coming weeks, the former governor of Kano has told BBC News that he is the best person to lead Nigeria next. He talks to the BBC's Azeezat Olaoluwa about his security, economic and education plans among other issues. Filmed by Hans Fanfon Edited by Joshua Akinyemi 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/

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A joint investigation between BBC Africa Eye and Panorama has uncovered widespread sexual abuse on farms which supply some of the UK’s most popular tea brands including PG Tips, Lipton and Sainsbury’s Red Label. Women in Kenya say they’ve been forced into sex by their managers while working on plantations which have been owned for decades by two British companies. Subscribe here: bit.ly/subscribetoafrica 🚨 UPDATE 19/02/26: Kericho High Court finds John Chebochok, featured in this documentary, unfit to hold public office in Kenya. You may also be interested in these Africa Eye investigations: https://youtu.be/fJTh4Gdn_B8 https://youtu.be/2IGYZFHzNjo https://youtu.be/9dl1k79uGFA https://youtu.be/pbrMjZQlN1c https://youtu.be/H-gc022W3-8 *** #BBCAfricaEye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever. You can check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://bit.ly/bbcafricaeye 📽 You can also watch this film in SWAHILI here ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3nlGefgm2o And FRENCH here ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLHmvQD7Gls Credits: Reporter and Producer - Tom Odula Executive Produced, Directed and Filmed by - Seamus Mirodan Film Editor - John Moratiel Assistant Producer and Second Camera - Edwin Miyoshi Undercover Back-Up Team - Bondo Rogers, Fred Ooko, Joseph Rop Undercover Producers - Kassim Mohammed, Frank Odwesso, Wanjiru Njuguna, Norma Achieng Production Manager - Simon Frost Production Coordinator - Izzy Fleming, Charlotte Fraser Social Media Producer - Anusha Kumar Digital Producer - Tamasin Ford Impact Producer - Courtney Bembridge Reversioning Producer - Izzy Fleming Digital Technician - David Smith Online Editor - Chris Stott Graphics - James Mobbs Colourist - Boyd Nagle Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer Field Producer - Cathy Muema Location Producers - George Sayagie, Nico Tanui Translators - Jeanne Mogusu, Wanjiru Gachau, Tina Robi Counsellor - Jane Awuor Special Thanks - Amua Mama Initiative Africa Eye Editor - Tom Watson *** 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 #KenyaNews #WorkersRights #SGBV #teafarming #teafarm #documentary #investigativejournalism #investigations #africa

In recent weeks, many Nigerians have been left without cash to pay for vital items, due to shortages of newly designed naira banknotes. As a result, violent protests broke out in several areas. In a bid to calm tensions, President Muhammadu Buhari announced that one of the three banknotes being phased out will be reintroduced into circulation. Nigeria’s Central Bank launched newly designed 200, 500 and 1000 naira bank notes last November, aimed at curbing soaring inflation, cash hoarding and counterfeiting. Why is there a shortage of naira banknotes and why are Nigerians protesting? The BBC’s Nkechi Ogbonna explains. #nairascarcity #nairadeliverystatus #nigeriaelection2023 Filmed by: Hans Fanfon Edited and produced by: Gloria Achieng Executive producer: Princess Irede Abumere Additional research by: Ifiokabasi Ettang 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/

Romance scams happen all around the world, but West Africa has been mastering the art for decades. Nowadays, Nigeria and Ghana have become synonymous with catfishing: pretending to be someone you're not online as part of a romantic or financial scam. Hannah Ajala, presenter of the podcast Love, Janessa, explores how West Africa became the birthplace of the romance scam. #catfishing #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/

Africa’s most populous nation is preparing to head to the polls in what is tipped to be one of the most hotly contested elections in a generation. But what does it take to win? The BBC’s Yemisi Adegoke highlights some of the factors that play a key role in getting a candidate elected. Produced by Yemisi Adegoke, Victor Ezeama, Chioma Nkemdilim Animation by Mayowa Alabi Filmed and edited by Ifiokabasi Ettang #nigeriaelection2023 #nigeriaelection 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/

Hiplife Rewind explores the story of Ghana’s influential music genre through personal accounts of key artists and creatives in the scene. Featuring pioneering icons such as Reggie Rockstone, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, and filmmaker Abraham Ohene–Djan, as well as rich historical archive of Highlife music and Ghanaian life, reporter Akwasi Sarpong leads us through the genre’s early musical and cultural influences. With intimate access to international artists such as M.anifest, KiDi and Kuami Eugene, and Eno Barony, the film explores the trajectory of the music genre and the industry’s playful, ongoing rivalry with Nigeria over who discovered Afrobeats; was it rooted in Ghana? Fused with music from the best of West Africa’s elite today, including multi-award winner Burna Boy, Hiplife Rewind is a visually striking inside story of Hiplife music. 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/