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Salif Keita: the comeback of an African superstar
13/11/2012 - CULTURE

Salif Keita: the comeback of an African superstar

Amobe tells us about the latest musical trends from Africa. Superstar Salif Keita is back with a new album "Tale". But first, we discover who is the godfather of Afrobeat. Next, we look at Spanish singer Luz Casal's latest album "Un Ramo de Rosas", a compilation of her greatest hits. Finally, we discover the catchy rhythms of Jey-Liba, the new Togolese musical sensation.
African leaders agree on troop deployment to Mali
11/11/2012 - MALI

African leaders agree on troop deployment to Mali

African leaders have agreed to send 3,300 troops to Mali to regain control of the country's north from al Qaeda-linked Islamist militants, the Economic Community of West African States announced Sunday after talks in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
War through a rose-tinted lens
08/11/2012 - CULTURE

War through a rose-tinted lens

We take a different look at the conflict in DR Congo: an infra-red one. Irish photographer Richard Mosse tells us about his otherworldly pictures from a war zone. They capture militias, child soldiers, and scenes of ordinary life carrying on despite the chaos. Also on the show, the "Godfather of Afrobeat", Fela Kuti, lives on with a new museum dedicated to him in Lagos; and we take a close-up look at Italian painter Canaletto.
Nigerian youths 'executed' in Boko Haram stronghold
02/11/2012 - Nigeria

Nigerian youths 'executed' in Boko Haram stronghold

At least 30 people were killed when Nigerian troops carried out raids targeting the militant Islamist sect Boko Haram, officials reported on Friday, as a prominent ex-general was gunned down in his home by suspected insurgents.
Nigeria 'committing human rights abuses' in fight against Islamists
01/11/2012 - Nigeria

Nigeria 'committing human rights abuses' in fight against Islamists

Amnesty International claimed on Thursday Nigerian security forces are committing brutal human rights abuses in the battle against Islamist insurgents Boko Haram. Amnesty said the abuses, including executions, are merely fuelling the conflict.
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Nigeria church attack prompts sectarian reprisals
28/10/2012 - NIGERIA

Nigeria church attack prompts sectarian reprisals

At least eight people were killed and more than 100 injured Sunday when a suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a Catholic church in northern Nigeria. At least two more people were killed in reprisal attacks against Muslims.
Bribes and business: How to stop the rot? (part 2)
25/10/2012 - THE DEBATE

Bribes and business: How to stop the rot? (part 2)

Nigeria has known other corruption scandals, but the latest one blows the whistle on a whopping $29 billion worth of siphoned gas revenues over ten years. François Picard’s panel looks at the foreign companies allegedly implicated and why France is being singled out for failing to crack down on corporate bribes to foreign officials.
Bribes and business: How to stop the rot?
25/10/2012 - THE DEBATE

Bribes and business: How to stop the rot?

Nigeria has known other corruption scandals, but the latest one blows the whistle on a whopping $29 billion worth of siphoned gas revenues over ten years. François Picard’s panel looks at the foreign companies allegedly implicated and why France is being singled out for failing to crack down on corporate bribes to foreign officials.
Nigeria student lynching, urban planning in Damascus amid civil war, and more…
21/10/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

Nigeria student lynching, urban planning in Damascus amid civil war, and more…

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
Ethnic violence leaves 30 dead in central Nigeria
17/10/2012 - Nigeria

Ethnic violence leaves 30 dead in central Nigeria

Violence linked to an ongoing ethnic dispute over access to land has flared up again in central Nigeria, claiming the lives of at least 30 people, a governor's spokesman said on Wednesday. No arrests have been made.
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