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Eye on Africa

FRANCE 24 English
Kenya
William Ruto
Democratic Republic Of Congo
United Nations
Boko Haram
Ethiopia
Sudan
South Sudan
Africa
Paul Kagame
Finance Bill
South Africa
Ivory Coast
Human Rights Commission
Gwoza
Paul Mackenzie
Mauritania
International Criminal Court
Nairobi
Haiti

Join Georja Calvin-Smith for news, voices and stories from across Africa and the Maghreb, with FRANCE 24’s correspondents and our guests on set. From Monday to Friday at 9:45pm Paris time.

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First, Uganda is in shock after 4 children were killed in a brutal attack at a kindergarden in Kampala. Then, Sudanese military leader and head of state, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, appoints Yasir al-Atta as the Armed forces new chief of staff. And, a we... more

In tonight’s edition: Human Rights Watch reports that Burkina Faso’s government forces and jihadist groups together killed more than 1,800 civilians between 2023 and 2025. In Accra, a collapsed and unfinished school has left four people dead and near... more

In tonight’s edition: South Africa ramps up its fight against crime with the deployment of soldiers in Cape Town. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo gets a chance at World Cup glory for the first time in over half a century. And top African leade... more

In tonight’s edition, Doctors Without Borders sounds the alarm over Sudan, warning that sexual violence against women and girls is being used as a weapon of war. Also, a Tunisian court has handed down a two-year prison sentence to news website editor... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Wine
Leader of Uganda's National Unity Platform
Uganda opposition
Episode: Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs
Faith Obafemi
Cyber Accessibility Officer at Fizant
Fizant
Episode: South Africa disinvited from G7 summit in France
Toyin Akinosho
Publisher at Africa Oil and Gas Report
Africa Oil and Gas Report
Episode: UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'
David Le Bord
Director for Agri-Food Economics
UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Episode: Ghana signs security partnership with EU
Justice Baidu
Ghana correspondent
Eye on Africa (FRANCE 24)
Episode: Ghana signs security partnership with EU
Yanko Matai
WaterAid, Zambia Country Director
WaterAid
Episode: Nigerian refinery begins fuel exports to Africa
Kaya Kalas
EU Foreign Commissioner
European Union
Episode: Nigerian refinery begins fuel exports to Africa
Sanusha Naidu
Political analyst
Independent/Consultant
Episode: Iran war jolts energy markets: What cost for South Africa?
Abdelai Foll
President of the Senegalese Football Association
Senegalese Football Federation
Episode: Senegal not losing AFCON title without a fight

Hosts

Georja Calvin-Smith
Host of the program on FRANCE 24, with deep experience reporting across Africa.
Clarisse Fortuné
Host of Eye on Africa with multiple affiliations reflected across FRANCE 24 networks.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Thank you France 24

    This podcast, with wonderful host Calvin Smith, is a wonderful addition to my daily news round up. Well balanced, fair, and with stories of hope and resilience. Thank you for telling stories from the continent in this way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redsilver Toronto
    Canada3 years ago
  • Short and nice

    I go to this podcast for my quick Africa news updates. The artsy stuff at the end is less useful but the first parts are helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarita7981
    United States3 years ago
  • Africa Debate

    Informative and in-depth analysis of sociopolitical and economic issues on Africa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yusufsho
    Canada7 years ago

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Gives helpful context beyond headlines, especially on governance and regional security.
Wide range of topics keeps the program engaging across episodes.
The host's accessibility and clarity make complex topics easier to follow.
High-quality guests and insightful analysis from experts and journalists.
Balanced coverage of Africa with strong on-ground reporting.

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Nigerian refinery begins fuel exports to Africa
Q: What are the main reasons for that gap in water, sanitation and hygiene in sub-Saharan Africa?
He cites inconsistent investment, insufficient maintenance of health facility water systems, and the need to translate global commitments into concrete, funded action on the ground, stressing that improved water supply can dramatically reduce sepsis and save thousands of lives annually.
Nigerian refinery begins fuel exports to Africa
Q: I want to start with a more general overview. Can you tell us why the statistics and the water sanitation gap in sub-Saharan Africa is so high?
Yanko Matai explains that despite political will, the root causes are underinvestment in water and sanitation infrastructure, weak service delivery in health facilities, and the broader systemic challenges that prevent reliable access to clean water, which in turn fuels high maternal sepsis and unsafe deliveries.
Senegal calls for inquiry after being stripped of AFCON title
Q: What does the decision mean for football governance in Africa?
Lamin Savan argues that the dispute centers on CAF governance and the handling of the final, suggesting that the governance issues are the core problem rather than Afcon itself, and he notes the delay in the ruling as part of the concern.
Fresh evidence of starvation crimes in Darfur emerges
Q: What is the RSF's intended objective at the start of the siege?
The RSF aimed to systematically prevent El Fasher from being able to feed itself, leaving fields fallow and increasing arson, thereby crippling local food production.
Fresh evidence of starvation crimes in Darfur emerges
Q: What are the key findings in this report?
The report finds that 41 communities were intentionally burned, depopulated, and that farming areas were systematically disrupted, leading to missed planting seasons and a measurable drop in agricultural activity, all indicating deliberate attempts to starve the population.

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A high-signal regional current affairs show that pairs on-the-ground reporting with expert commentary to cover politics, security, economics, sports governance, and culture across Africa and the Maghreb. Episodes frequently thread together breaking news with analysis from correspondents and guests, creating a multi-dimensional view of regional dynamics—from CAF governance and diplomatic tensions to security challenges, human rights topics, and sustainability in farming and culture. Noteworthy is the program's ability to blend fast-paced news with long-form context and a rotating roster of specialists and prominent journalists, making it useful for listeners who want both immediacy and deeper understanding of Africa-focused issues.

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