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Russia’s security presence in Africa may be entering a new chapter, with the Central African Republic at the heart of the story. Reports suggest Moscow is looking to replace private military operatives,Wagner Group with Africa Corps, a force overseen by Russia’s Defence Ministry. ...  Show more

Cape Verde's national football team, Blue Sharks, stunned 2010 champions Spain at their first ever World Cup match. From the stadium in Atlanta, to the streets of the archipelago's capital Praia, we hear what the tournament and the result means for fans. And BBC Africa Eye hears ...  Show more

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In the second part of the show, we cover a story of a 12-year old boy who was a victim of police violence in New Orleans. We then bring attention to how ...

After a week of unrest across dozens of towns and cities, police have arrested hundreds of those involved.   
  
The former head of counter-terrorism policing, Neil Basu, says some violence has "crossed the line into terrorism" - as courts sit for extended hours to spee ...  Show more

Anger is building on both sides after a Met police officer was found not guilty of the murder of an unarmed black man. Chris Kaba was shot dead in 2022, but The Times can now reveal Kaba’s alleged involvement in a gang shooting just days before he was killed. What does the ver ...

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine (real name Daniel Hernandez) was kidnapped, assaulted, and robbed in Brooklyn by members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, a gang with which he had been affiliated. The incident occurred shortly after 6ix9ine had filmed a music video for "FEFE" ...