South Sudan
South Sudan peace deal attempt fails as Kiir rejects Machar
The latest attempt for peace in South Sudan breaks down after President Salva Kiir rejects allowing Riek Machar a place in the government. Plus: Nigeria’s win against Iceland…
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South Sudan rebels say more time needed to achieve peace
South Sudan's armed rebels warn that the first meeting between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar doesn't necessarily mean the road to peace will be much smoother. Also, we hear from the…
In The Papers
Burger King pulls ad offering burgers for women impregnated by World Cup stars
IN THE PAPERS - Thursday, June 21: We look at searing reactions to Donald Trump's "about-face" on immigration after he signs an executive order ending migrant family separations.…
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UN warns South Sudan humanitarian crisis severely deteriorating
Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo learn how to protect themselves from the deadly ebola virus. France 24 takes you inside one school where ebola prevention is an…
UN sees 'serious threat' in region disputed by Sudans
The United Nations Security Council warned Tuesday the lack of progress in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan was a grave threat to international security.
Madagascar opposition file petition against new electoral laws
In tonight's edition: Thousands call for the president of Madagascar to resign, and in Uganda, there isn't enough aid for the refugees. Finally, new tombs have been discovered in…
Eye On Africa
UN denies killing civilians in Central African Republic
In tonight's edition: the UN denies killing civilians in Central African Republic during clashes in Bangui on Tuesday; unexploded landmines continue to pose a threat in South…
Eye On Africa
Voting goes smoothly in Sierra Leone
In tonight's edition: voters head to the polls in Sierra Leone; the NGO Global Witness alleges South Sudan's national oil company is funnelling money to fund the civil war; and…
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Officials say missing Nigerian schoolgirls not rescued after all
There's anger in the north-eastern Nigerian village of Dapchi, where dozens of schoolgirls are still missing after a Boko Haram raid. The government has been giving contradictory…
Oxfam faces new sex abuse claims in South Sudan
Scandal-hit British charity Oxfam was reeling Tuesday after fresh claims of sexual assault and cover-up in South Sudan, as Haiti's president condemned the behaviour of some of…
Eye On Africa
Kenyan government restores transmission to two major TV stations
In tonight's edition: the Kenyan government restores transmission to two major TV stations; pressure mounts on warring sides to end the civil war in South Sudan; and a leading…
Eye On Africa
Opposition politician detained in Kenya as protests erupt in Kibera
In tonight's edition: tensions rise in Kenya as three TV stations are still off air and protests erupt in Nairobi; Emmanuel Macron is in Senegal where he is co-hosting the Global…