Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has urged regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. What are autonomous weapons and what sort of threat do they pose to West African countries?
Also how the remains of thousands of enslaved Africans on St Helena is reconnecting this island to the rest of the world.
And the Nigerian artist causing outrage with his depictions of black people. What's behind his depiction and why is he doing it?
Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Victor Sylver and Patricia Whitehorne Technical Producer: Jonny Hall Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?
South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?
Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country?
Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu’s term in office, how has he fared?
Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?
What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?
What does Kenya’s non-NATO ally status mean?
Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher?
How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?
How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa?
Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti?
Who are the men behind an attempted coup in DR Congo ?
Ethiopia: Why is the US calling for a ceasefire?
Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?
How can more Africans access clean cooking?
Chad: Why are the election results being challenged?
Does Somalia still need a UN mission?
Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?
Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?
West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?
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