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!
Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?
Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?
Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria
Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?
A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone
World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?
Why COP28 matters to Africa
Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu
How safe are South Africa's mines?
Was there an attempted coup in Sierra Leone?
Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?
What is President Weah's legacy in Liberia?
Why no plastic pollution deal was reached
Can African- led negotiations achieve peace for Sudan?
What reparations does Africa want?
Is Zimbabwe's political opposition in disarray?
Madagascar braces for controversial election
Why are Nigeria's labour unions striking again?
Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?
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