As the defence partnership between countries in the Sahel and the US and France ends, there's curiosity about which West African country will offer a base for French and US troops. Why is it important for these forces to have a base in West Africa?
Also we revist the plight of migrants in Libya, after 107 people, including women and children are freed from captivity.
And Audrey chats to ‘The Queen of Afrobeat'....singer-songwriter and actress, Tiwa Savage!
Chad: What's going on and what next?
Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill
A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?
Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?
Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?
Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?
South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs
Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?
As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?
How relevant is the African Union?
Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?
Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?
What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?
What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?
Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?
Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?
Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty
Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?
Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?
Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire
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