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Authorities in Nigeria’s Kwara state say an attack that killed dozens of people was driven by ideology, not criminal banditry, blaming Islamist extremist group Boko Haram. ⁣ ⁣ The state governor said residents of Kaiama community were attacked after they rejected a particular interpretation of Islam. ⁣ ⁣ He said 75 Muslims were among those killed. A warning that this video contains distressing images.⁣ #nigerianews #nigeria #kwarastate

Since 2016, people who can prove African ancestry - particularly descendants of victims of the transatlantic slave trade - have been eligible to apply for Ghana’s nationality. The process has now been suspended temporarily. The BBC's Jelilat Olawale explains why. 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/

It’s back to the drawing board for Valentine’s Day gift ideas in Kenya 💝⁣ ⁣ The Central Bank of Kenya is warning against the viral trend of gifting cash bouquets, saying it compromises the integrity of banknotes.⁣ ⁣ So… what will you be gifting your loved ones this Valentine’s Day?⁣ ⁣ Reporter: Anita Nkonge⁣ Produced and edited by Brian Khisa 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/

Demolitions in Makoko, a waterfront community in Lagos, have displaced thousands of residents, with families saying they were given little warning and no clear relocation plan. ⁣ ⁣ The centenary-old community has an estimated population of 80,000 to 200,000, but large parts of the settlement have been destroyed. Anger over the demolitions recently spilled onto the streets in Lagos city, with witnesses reporting the use of tear gas. Residents allege that three people, including a woman and two infants, died, though police say this has not been verified. ⁣ ⁣ The Lagos State Government says the demolitions were for safety reasons, citing buildings near high-tension power lines, and has promised support for those affected. The BBC’s Chiamaka Dike visited Makoko to speak to displaced residents and document the aftermath.⁣ ⁣ Filmed and edited by Gift Ufuoma Produced by Makuochi Okafor 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 investigates a wave of enforced disappearances spreading fear across Tanzania. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica When Samia Suluhu became Tanzania’s first female president in 2021, after the sudden death in office of her predecessor, there were hopes that her presidency would mark a break from authoritarian rule. She lifted a ban on opposition rallies, allowed the media to operate more freely, and called for greater political inclusivity. Expectations of lasting change, however, soon faded. From opposition figures and human rights activists, to artists and members of the ruling party itself, an unprecedented crackdown on government critics has shaken Tanzania. Through powerful testimonies from survivors of abduction and torture, and vivid reconstructions of their harrowing experiences, this film reveals the campaign of intimidation and fear that government critics endure in the country. 00:00 State of Fear: Inside Tanzania’s Enforced Disappearances 01:57 The dark reality behind a democratic image 03:49 'Hurt a few so many will be scared' 06:21 'The day I was abducted' 09:10 Abductions aren't new in Tanzania 10:10 Samia Suluhu Hassan: a presidency of hope? 13:03 'Shining a torch in your eyes, it feels like your eyes are popping out' 15:34 Prominent activists go to Tanzania to support a jailed opposition leader 17:03 'What offences have I committed?' 21:35 'I'd lost hope completely' 22:49 Served by people wearing police uniforms 24:19 Left in a den of wolves to be eaten 29:35 Unsolved politically motivated abductions 31:53 'It was so much pain, I had no tears, my body went into shock.' 38:16 'Their aim was to kill. I shouldn’t be here telling this story.' 40:05 'Enforced disappearances are very difficult to prove in Tanzania' 44:57 'You cannot get justice through silence' 📽️ Watch this film in SWAHILI here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZUZM8u8LYk and in FRENCH here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdXAM6JCms 🎥 Check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLajyiGz4JeyO2qgCvioQO-BzP1XCajJqt 🎞️ Watch more investigative journalism from our award-winning #BBCEye investigations team at this documentary playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fa8LK1lptsvoA_spfJhzda 📽️ You may also be interested in watching these #BBCEye documentaries: https://youtu.be/qz0f1yyf_eA https://youtu.be/g7d2AvLEPyA https://youtu.be/gYXaPTDatis https://youtu.be/sz8ZyCmV0N8 https://youtu.be/z4-koO916Gk https://youtu.be/lIDTDlbmS7M 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/ #Tanzania #Documentary #BBCDocumentary #TanzaniaElections #SamiaSuluhuHassan #InvestigativeJournalism #OSINT #AfricaNews

More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said. The mine, in the town of Rubaya, gave way on Wednesday due to heavy rains, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesman for the North Kivu region's rebel governor, told reporters. At the time, the death toll remained unclear.

Across Africa, the beauty and skincare market is booming. Scroll through social media and you’ll find no shortage of beauty tips and must-have products. Despite this, fake cosmetics are common on the market, while many global brands imported to the continent are not tailored towards black skin. So, what impact does this have? And are we starting to see change? In this episode of Focus on Africa: The Conversation, host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to Zithobe Macheli, a skincare influencer from South Africa and Jessica Molefe, a make-up artist from Botswana. They explain why more Africans are demanding better and safer beauty products. 00:00-00:44 Coming up 00:48-02:12 Meeting Jessica and Zithobe 02:15-03:07 How they got into beauty and skincare 03:25-05:05 How to identify the right skincare products 05:16-06:29 The struggle to find the right foundation 06:50-07:33 The impact of not finding the right products 07:50-09:45 Zithobe's journey with acne 10:03-12:20 Research on beauty products for black women 12:47-16:24 Is the beauty industry changing? 16:32-17:03 What's next for the beauty industry? 17:27-19:17 The impact of being able to find the right products 19:34-21:35 Tips for glowing skin and a good makeup look 🎤 Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna 🎬 Producers: Carolyne Kiambo, Fana Negash, Keikanste Shumba 🎬 Senior Producer: Priya Sippy 🎞️ Executive Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga #bbcafrica #skincareroutine #beautyproducts 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/

A new #BBCAfricaEye investigation from Tanzania, coming Monday. 📽️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for first access: bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Nothing stays hidden forever. 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/

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was targeted during a public meeting in Minneapolis after a man sprayed an unidentified liquid towards the stage. She was not injured and returned to the podium to continue speaking. Video producers: Fardawsa Hanshi & Abdinasir Ali Presenter: Abdinasir Ali 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/

Thirty years on from the trial and execution of Nigerian environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight of his colleagues – known as the Ogoni 9 – the Ogoni community is still bitterly split over who was to blame for the killings of four Ogoni chiefs that led to the trial in 1995. The families of the Ogoni 9 say the charges against the activists were an attempt to silence them over their stance on the environmental damage caused by oil giant Shell in the Niger Delta. As for the families of the four murdered chiefs, they say they still do not have closure over their deaths. 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/

Makarem and Ikram's lives changed a year ago when their school in Sudan was shelled. The twin sisters' classmates and teacher were killed in the attack, but they are determined to complete their studies. Makarem still has shrapnel in her head following the shelling in August 2024. Yet despite this, she's studying with the goal of being accepted onto a medicine degree while Ikram is at university learning English. 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/

Somalia has cancelled all defence, security and port agreements with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of undermining its sovereignty by working directly with the self-governing regions of Somaliland, Puntland and Jubaland. The BBC’s Bushra Mohamed asks: What's behind the diplomatic stand-off? Reporter: Bushra Mohamed Produced & Edited: Kathy Harcombe #bbcafrica #somalia #explainervideo 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/

Women in Zanzibar are being offered the chance to train up as solar power technicians in a programme which has already seen great success in other parts of the continent. The Solar Mamas initiative aims to provide jobs for local women who are often left out of education or employment – as well as bring light to rural communities, nearly half of which live off the archipelago’s electricity grid. 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 family of the internationally acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her young son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died earlier this month at a private hospital in Nigeria's main city, Lagos, following a short illness. Speaking to Newsday's Anne Soy, Nkanu's aunt Dr Anthea Nwandu has described the family's pain at their loss, and says they are calling for change in Nigeria's healthcare systems. The hospital extended its "deepest sympathies" but in a statement denied any wrongdoing, stating its treatment met international standards. The Lagos State Government has ordered an investigation into the death. #chimamandangoziadichie #newsday #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/

Now around the world, more women are choosing to delay motherhood. In countries like Italy, Spain and South Korea, the average age of first-time mothers has risen to 32. While many African countries still have some of the youngest ages of first-time mothers globally - a shift is also happening in certain parts of continent. So what’s behind this change? Focus on Africa: The Conversation host, Nkechi Ogbonna spoke with Vanessa Tloubatla, from South Africa, who became a mother at 46 and Barbara Mugeni from Uganda who had her third child at 45. #theconversation #focusonafrica #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/ Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Carolyne Kiambo and Fana Negash Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Nigeria's police have confirmed that a group of worshippers was kidnapped from three churches in a remote part of the northern Kaduna state, after previously denying it. A police spokesperson said security forces had been fully deployed to the area, and that search-and-rescue operations and patrols were under way. The BBC's Madina Maishanu gained access to one of the churches where worshippers were attending a service when the abductions took place. Reporter: Madina Maishanu Producer: Abayomi Adisa Video Journalist: 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/

Thousands of people flooded the street of Senegal’s capital Dakar to welcome home their beloved Afcon champions.

From Senegal to France, fans burst into celebration as Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in one of the most dramatic tournament finals in football history. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the team's victory. 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 gains exclusive access to Interpol and the Sierra Leone Police as they attempt to crack down on trafficking networks. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Thousands of young people across West Africa are being lured in by the promise of work opportunities abroad. Victims often spend large sums of money, only to be held captive and coerced into recruiting friends and family from back home. Traffickers have been using the name of a legitimate company - QNET - as a front for their activities. Saidu Bah reports on the police teams trying to clamp down and follows one father’s desperate search for his missing children. 00:00 Hunting the Traffickers: Scammers trading on the QNET brand 01:15 'Will I see my kids again?' 01:35 Can the police clamp down on these criminal gangs? 03:26 How does this labour trafficking scam work? 05:18 Police operation gets underway 06:29 One father searches for his missing children 08:15 Police raid the traffickers 13:14 How does it feel to be trafficked? One survivor's story 15:36 Have Foday's missing children been seen? 16:30 Father attacked by traffickers 19:22 A direct line: police phone the traffickers 22:16 Homeward bound 23:45 New tip-off: update on Foday's missing children 25:37 Back in the village: a father's plea 26:20 "I'm deeply concerned" 🎥 Check out all Africa Eye investigations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLajyiGz4JeyO2qgCvioQO-BzP1XCajJqt 🎞️ Watch more investigative journalism from our award-winning #BBCEye investigations team at this documentary playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fa8LK1lptsvoA_spfJhzda 📽️ You may also be interested in watching these Africa Eye documentaries: https://youtu.be/fJTh4Gdn_B8 https://youtu.be/JHINoFq8GvE https://youtu.be/ajX6NaVks3w https://youtu.be/OboT09uRw6M https://youtu.be/sz8ZyCmV0N8 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/ #Documentaries #SierraLeone #QNet #Interpol #Migration #Trafficking #InvestigativeJournalism

Think back to when you were younger, what did you want to do when you grew up? A recent study in Kenya found that many young people would choose to be a TikToker or a YouTuber over a more conventional career, like a doctor or a lawyer. Nowadays, content creators have become as influential as athletes and artists, but while Africa’s content creator ecosystem is growing rapidly, more than half of the continent’s creators earn less than $70 a month. Focus on Africa: The Conversation host Charles Gitonga sat down with @chefabbys a Ghanaian TikToker with millions of followers - to find out what it takes to make it big in the industry. Chapters 00:00-00:40 Coming up 00:44-01:50 Introduction 01:50-02:30 What is Chef Abbys cooking today? 02:30- 03:20 How did Chef Abbys get into content creation? 03:20-04:00 Getting support from family 04:00-06:00 A day in the life of a content creator 06:00-07:05 Abbys journey to going viral 07:05-07:34 Studying the algorithm 07:34-08:45 Working with a team 08:45-11:45 Hearing from content creators in Nigeria and Liberia 11:45-12:45 How many people are making a living from content creation in Africa? 12:45-13:50 Getting brand deals 13:50-16:00 How much money can you make? 16:00-16:48 What other opportunities has content creation brought? 16:48-17:40 Making content creation a lifetime career 17:40-19:00 Reflecting on Abby's first TikTok post 🎤 Presenter: Charles Gitonga 🎬 Producers: Carolyne Kiambo and Fana Negash 🎬 Senior Producer: Priya Sippy 🎬 Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla 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/

It’s the year 2976 in some North African countries.⁣ ⁣ Yennayer is the Amazigh New Year. ⁣ ⁣ Starting on January 12, families celebrate with traditional dishes and late-night dances. This year, even the Moroccan team hit the Afcon pitch wearing Amazigh jerseys, to kick off the year in style.⁣ ⁣ Here’s how the Amazigh New Year is celebrated. ⁣ ⁣ Assegas Ambarki ⵣ⁣ ⁣ Produced by: Marta Pausilli⁣ Presented and edited by: Basma El Atti Filmed by: Simon Mbai 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/

Who is 'Lumumba'?⁣ ⁣ Previous Afcons have become synonymous with memorable moments. Whether on or off the pitch, they live on long after the tournament ends.⁣ ⁣ This time around, one man has secured his place in history as the icon of Afcon 2025 in Morocco without uttering a single word.⁣ ⁣ Njoroge Muigai explains what he’s seen of the man who has become a meme. #afcon #afcon2025 #lumumba 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/

Despite a start-up boom happening in Africa, a recent study showed that many of Africa’s start-up founders say their jobs have negatively impacted their mental well-being. 60% of founders reported experiencing anxiety, 58% high stress, 52% exhaustion, and 20% depression. Key stressors include fundraising, inflation and economic instability. Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna had a discussion with Jihan Abass, founder of Lami Insurance Technology - a Kenya-based fintech - and Mawano Kambeu, founder of Zambia-based digital company, Dot Com Zambia, to discuss burnout, mental health and navigating Africa’s complex start-up scene. 🎤 Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna 🎬 Producers: Carolyne Kiambo and Fana Weldye 🎬 Senior Producer: Priya Sippy 🎬 Technical Producer: Terry Chege 🎬 Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla #theconversation #burnout #mentalhealth 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/

#BBCEye exposes a global scam network claiming to raise millions for children with cancer in war zones and deprived areas, but funds never reach them, leaving some without potentially lifesaving care. 🎞️ Watch the full investigation The Child Cancer Scam, here: https://youtu.be/EGj89n7SxOo 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/ Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #BBCEye #Shorts #Documentary #Cancer #InvestigativeJournalism