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
Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
Sudan conflict: A year in review
The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?
What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?
How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?
Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?
Guinea oil terminal blast kills at least 8
DR Congo elections: What's at stake?
Have 22 Ugandans been trafficked to Myanmar?
Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?
COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit
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