Focus on Africa Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday. Controversy over US deportees in DR Congo More than a dozen deportees from the US, reportedly from South America, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the beginning of April, the DRC government announced a deal with the US under which Kinshasa would accept individuals known as “third-country” deportees. The arrival of these deportees has raised concerns and questions among Congolese people and opposition figures. We also explore a different kind of journey - discipline in the African diaspora, where some parents have gone as far as sending their children back home for schooling. What is it like to be sent back to Africa? Presenter : Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producers: Blessing Aderogba and Keikantse Shumba Editors: Priyanka Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

Kenyan children in search for British soldier dads Focus on Africa BBC Africa Eye follows Kenyans at the centre of a groundbreaking legal battle to track down their British soldier fathers using novel DNA methods. Nanyuki, Kenya, is home to one of Britain’s largest overseas military training areas, where thousands of British troops train each year. Over the years, nearly 100 children have been fathered by British soldiers here. Many of their dads disappeared, without a trace. Now, in a landmark case, UK-based scientists and lawyers are helping them find answers. And how the work of one conservationist to protect endangered bat species in Nigeria has been awarded the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

The Global Story: The AI model that’s ‘too powerful’ to be released to the public Global News Podcast Anthropic - one of Silicon Valley’s leading AI firms - recently announced that they have built a model which is too dangerous to be released to the public. Instead, they are only giving access to the model to a handful of big companies, to help them find security vulnerabilities.The company says the model has already found weak spots in “every major operating system and web browser”. Is this a genuine example of a company acting responsibly, or more of a carefully calibrated publicity move? We speak to the BBC’s North America tech correspondent, Lily Jamali, about whether this is a watershed moment. The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption. For more episodes, just search 'The Global Story' wherever you get your BBC Podcasts.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz a day after declaring it open Global News Podcast Iran says its forces are in full control of the Strait of Hormuz and passage through the vital oil waterway would remain restricted, unless the US removed its blockade of Iranian ports. President Trump has said the US will continue to stop ships going to or coming from Iran until a peace deal is agreed. Tehran warned any vessels approaching the shipping lane would be "targeted". Also: Hezbollah has denied being responsible for an attack that killed a French UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon. Pope Leo says he was not seeking to debate Donald Trump when the pontiff criticised "tyrants" for spending billions on wars. At least six people have been killed after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, shooting at people on the street and taking others hostage in a supermarket. We hear about the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Nigeria. One of France's most celebrated film stars, Nathalie Baye, has died aged 77 - we look back at her career. And how China fell in love with snooker. The Global News Podcast

Lebanon Ceasefire: An uneasy calm From Our Own Correspondent Kate Adie introduces stories on Lebanon's deadliest day, life in an Israeli under-siege border town, Hungary's victorious new leader, fuel protests in Ireland, and the secrets of a long life in Japan. President Trump’s announcement of a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes after Lebanon experienced its deadliest day of the conflict so far - what's become known as 'Black Wednesday'. More than 2,100 people have been killed since the conflict began, with more than a million displaced. Hugo Bachega reports from Beirut. The ceasefire has been cautiously welcomed by some Israeli citizens too - though many are in favour of the war continuing, to defeat Hezbollah which has mounted cross-border attacks against Israel for decades. Nick Beake travelled to Israel's northernmost town of Metula. The curtain fell last weekend on sixteen years of Viktor Orban’s rule as prime minister of Hungry after he lost the general election in a landslide victory to former ally Peter Magyar. The new leader has promised to repair frayed relations with the EU. Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest. Roads in and around Irish cities came to a standstill for days last week as farmers, truck-drivers and agricultural workers formed a blockade amid soaring fuel prices which they said were crippling businesses. Sara Girvin was in Dublin. There’s a seemingly endless interest in unlocking the secrets to living longer. Many people look to the world’s so-called ‘blue zones’ – areas that are home to a high percentage of centenarians. One of the most renowned is the Japanese island of Okinawa - Christine Finn went looking for clues. Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

The Happy Pod: Filling the empty chair left by my best friend Global News Podcast We meet the man helping to tackle loneliness by offering strangers somewhere to sit and chat. Dean Perryman started the Empty Chairs project, honouring the memory of his best friend. After he posted the concept online, it has been replicated around the world. Also: How technology has allowed a dancer with a muscle-wasting disease to see herself performing on stage again. A headset allowed Breanna Olson to control a digital avatar with her brainwaves in real time. Plus, we meet the 95-year-old swimmer still breaking records and showing no signs of slowing down. Brazil gets its own tartan. And we introduce you to Marcus, the black labrador too friendly to be a guide dog, but who's found his calling supporting cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world. Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson

Le couscous sénégalais « Thiéré » sacré meilleur couscous au monde en 2019 ! Photo de La Rédaction La Rédaction Suivre sur Twitter9 octobre 2019 Temps de lecture 1 minute Les richesses du continent africain ont une fois de plus fait l’unanimité. Le thiéré, le couscous sénégalais est le meilleur au monde. C’est ce qui ressort de la 22e édition du concours « Cous Cous Fest », organisé en Italie. Le thiéré a détrôné sans grande difficulté le Kousksi tunisien. Ce sacre a été possible grâce à l’ingéniosité de la cheffe sénégalaise originaire de Dakar, Marème Cissé, et de son fils Falilou Diouf. La famille tient un restaurant en Sicile, et a ébloui le jury avec une version au poulpe sur lit de mangue. « Les couleurs du couscous, du poulpe et des légumes battus, distinctes et juxtaposées sans être confondues (…) font que la petite ‘nature morte’ représentée dans le plat du chef Marème Cissé est élégant et en même temps attrayant pour le palais », ont laissé entendre les membres du jury rapporte francetvinfo. Pour réussir un bon thiéré renseigne RFI, la graine de mil doit être trempée, pilée, mélangée avec de l’eau, puis passée à la vapeur. Il faut ensuite la tamiser et ajouter une poudre à base de feuilles de baobab. La préparation du thiéré serait une tradition et un met prisé lors des mariages et des grandes cérémonies. A part le Thiep, le Sénégal a d’autres mets succulent dans sa gastronomie diront certains. « Cous Cous Fest » le festival du Couscous, il faut le souligner se tient chaque année en Sicile, à San Vito Lo Capo (nord-ouest). L’édition de cette année avait pour slogan « Faites du couscous, pas la guerre ».

Et le meilleur couscous du monde est… sénégalais Image : Traditional Moroccan homemade Couscous plate on a colorful table. Couscous is a semolina wheat dish with vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, turnip and meat with bones. It can be served with sauce. photo de profil Par Robin Panfili Publié le 08/10/2019 à 11h20 Le thiéré, le couscous sénégalais, vient de remporter le prix tant convoité du meilleur couscous du monde en Sicile. Chaque année, depuis vingt-deux ans désormais, la ville sicilienne de San Vito lo Capo organise un concours devenu une référence dans le monde de la gastronomie : le Cous Cous Fest. Une compétition qui décerne, à chaque édition, le titre de « meilleur couscous du monde ». Et cette année, c’est le Sénégal qui a remporté le gros lot. À voir aussi sur Konbini Au terme d’une âpre compétition qui a vu s’affronter des candidats venus de Tunisie, du Maroc, de Palestine, d’Italie, des États-Unis ou d’Israël, c’est le « Falilou Couscous » qui a séduit le jury, composé de journalistes, chefs, blogueurs et experts gastronomiques. De quoi s’agit-il ? Couscous au poulpe et tartare de légumes Tout simplement, « un couscous au poulpe mariné et poché selon la tradition sénégalaise, accompagné de tartare de légumes de potager du jardin et de mangue, servi sur une crème de carottes et de gingembre aux fines herbes et aux épices de Salamba ». Sur le même sujet...

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Des souliers pour la montagne et d’autres pour le tapis rouge : les coups de cœur mode de la semaine de la rédaction La Tunisie détrônée Il s’agit là d’une première pour le Sénégal qui succède à la Tunisie, tenant du titre et vainqueur à cinq reprises du concours depuis sa création en 1998. Marème Cissé, accompagnée pour l’occasion de son fils Falilou Diouf (qui a donné son nom au plat vainqueur), est originaire de Dakar et tient aujourd’hui Ginger People & Food, un restaurant dans la ville d’Agrigente en Sicile. Le Cous Cous Fest, qui a récemment posé ses valises le temps d’un week-end à Paris, est un événement incontournable en Sicile. Et pour cause, au fil des années, celui-ci s’est imposé comme une célébration des échanges entre les populations et une mise en valeur de la transmission culturelle, notamment autour de la cuisine… et du couscous. À lire aussi : Après la Sicile, Alger et Marseille, le festival Kouss-Kouss débarque à Paris

Tens of thousands of Lebanese return home after ceasefire Global News Podcast A 10-day pause in the fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah has led to tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families returning home. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has said it reserves the right to continue targeting the Iran-backed militant group. It also says civilians could be forced to move again. Also: finance ministers and central bankers express concern about a powerful new AI model that could undermine financial systems. Large crowds gather in Douala, ​Cameroon's biggest city, for a mass with the Pope. Harry and Meghan are in Australia. Is the trip about making money or for charity? And Japan unveils a new word for extremely hot summer days. The Global News Podcast

ADHD and me Focus on Africa Across the globe, diagnoses of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are on the rise, including in Africa. An estimated 7% of children and adolescents on the continent are living with the condition, and doctors in Nigeria and Kenya told the BBC that they have seen a notable increase in diagnoses in recent years. This surge is partly attributed to the rapid spread of information about ADHD on social media, which has helped raise awareness. However, clinicians also caution that misinformation online is contributing to a growing trend of self-diagnosis. So what does it really mean to live with ADHD in Africa, and what barriers exist when it comes to accessing proper medical care? We hear from 29-year-old Siham Azeroual from Morocco, who is living with both ADHD and autism. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Basma El Atti and Fana Negash Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Ceasefire in Lebanon begins Ceasefire in Lebanon begins A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect after it was brokered by the United States. Hezbollah have indicated they will observe the truce, though Israeli troops are to remain in Lebanese areas they have occupied. Iran has welcomed the development but wants a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. President Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, one of the key sticking points in negotiations to bring the war to an end. Fresh talks, he said, could resume as early as this weekend with Washington and Tehran "very close" to making a deal. Also: the British Prime Minister is facing calls to resign, after it emerged that his former ambassador to the US was appointed despite failing security vetting. Peter Mandelson was sacked last year over his friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The future of the Saudi-funded golf tour LIV hangs in the balance as cash appears to be running out. The four astronauts of Nasa's Artemis II say their Moon mission gave the world a sense of hope and unity at a time when both feel in short supply. After a row over tennis tech rules at the Australian Open, tennis stars will be allowed to use trackers and watches to monitor their performances at upcoming majors such as the French Open. And how the escaped wolf Neukgu captured headlines in South Korea, setting firefighters and police on a week-long chase. The Global News Podcast

Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants' Global News Podcast In unusually forceful political remarks, Pope Leo has said the world is "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants". Addressing a crowd during his visit to a region of Cameroon affected by a separatist insurgency, the head of the Roman Catholic Church condemned the people who -- he said -- manipulated "the very name of God" for their own gain. Also: a Lebanese official has told the BBC that President Joseph Aoun is not planning to speak to the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu - despite earlier suggestions from President Trump and Israeli officials. The outspoken South African opposition politician, Julius Malema, is sentenced to five years in prison for weapons offences. At least 17 people die in Ukraine following a massive Russian drone and missile attack. France looks to ban under-16s from using social media platforms, following Australia's lead. A study finds that communication between sperm whales closely parallels human language. And two rare paintings by the French Impressionist, Claude Monet, are sold at auction in Paris for a total of nearly $20m. The Global News Podcast

Electric vehicles - fixing Africa's fuel crisis? Focus on Africa Kenya is the latest African country to increase fuel prices citing the US-Israel war with Iran. While announcing one of the steepest pump price increments in recent times, the government reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products from 16% to 8%, as the country's political opposition threatens street demonstrations if measures to lower prices further are not taken. In this episode - we explore if electric vehicles are a viable transport alternative in African countries. Also, the global fashion industry produces 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year with much of it ending up in landfills or being burned, according to the United Nations. We hear a Nigerian fashion designer's journey to curb rising fashion waste through upcycling. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Sudan war three years on Focus on Africa It's three years today, April 15, since the war in Sudan erupted triggered by a power struggle between the army and paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces - RSF. The fighting has led to a partitioning of the country and created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The number of women and girls needing support in Sudan following gender-based violence has nearly quadrupled since the start of the war, according to a new UN gender alert. We hear from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.

China calls US blockade of Iranian ports 'dangerous' Global News Podcast China has described the US blockade of Iranian ports as "irresponsible and dangerous". The measure came into force on Monday, after peace talks failed over the weekend. Beijing's foreign ministry said Washington's actions would undermine the current ceasefire and further jeopardise the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said he ordered the blockade to force Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions. Analysts say the move is also designed to put pressure on China -- the biggest buyer of Iranian oil. Also: A Chinese court says the founder of collapsed property giant, Evergrande, has pleaded guilty to a series of fraud charges at his trial; a BBC investigation uncovers fresh, wide-ranging evidence that indicates Greek police have, for years, been recruiting migrants to force other migrants back across its river border with Turkey; an unusual way to combat southern Italy's 'brain drain'; and a successful Ugandan conservation project helping Africa's mountain gorillas. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Charmain and the Ghanaian prophet Focus on Africa A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain Spiers died. In 2015, Charmain's body was discovered in a hotel room, and her death was determined as “heroin poisoning”. Her husband and self-proclaimed prophet, Eric Adusah was seen at the hotel on the night of her death, and a test of her hair showed no long-term heroin use. The BBC Disclosure team has been to Ghana to hear from witnesses about what happened in the days leading up to and the night of her death. And the population of mountain Gorillas in Uganda may increase following conservation initiatives aimed at improving the lives of local communities to discourage poaching activities. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Chiamaka Dike, and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Pope: 'I will not debate war with Trump' Global News Podcast Pope Leo has said he has "no intention to debate" Donald Trump, after the US leader criticised the pontiff's comments about the war in the Middle East. The American born Pope said he had no fear of the Trump administration. He said his message remained one of peace. Also, the US military has reportedly sent a note to seafarers saying that it will enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that will apply to all vessels whatever flag they are sailing under. The note from the US Central Command says that any ship entering or leaving the blockaded area without authorisation will be subject to interception, diversion and capture. Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has promised to usher in a new era for the country which he said became the poorest and most corrupt in Europe under his predecessor, Viktor Orban. And, how a toy designed by an eight year old boy became part of Nasa's Artemis mission. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Pope Leo XIV begins Africa visit Focus on Africa Pope Leo XIV has started his 11-day visit of four African countries. The Pontiff arrived in Algeria on Monday, where he called for peace, forgiveness and justice at the Martyrs monument in the capital, Algiers. The Pope is expected to visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa" according to a senior Vatican official. More than a fifth of the world's Catholics are in Africa, making it one of the fastest-growing regions for the Church. Also - we hear from the Head of African Music at YouTube on how creators can earn more on the platform. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

The Happy Pod: From a small town, to the moon Global News Podcast The mayor of Ingersoll beams with pride at the Canadian town being represented on Artemis II. Ingersoll is home to 15,000 people, including the astronaut Jeremy Hansen - who is the mission specialist. Also, we speak to two former NASA astronauts about why the Artemis II mission has gripped people around the world. Plus, the garden designed to support people with Parkinson's disease. It will go on display in May at the British Chelsea Flower Show, and then find its roots at a specialist hospital. The woman who has a memorial bench in honour of her survival. The couple who held a sustainable wedding in Utrecht Central Station and, the rescue operation in New Zealand which reunited Molly the dog with her owner Jessica, one week after they were separated. Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson

Sudan war: 'Music saved my life' Focus on Africa 15 April marks three years since the Sudan war began, as the vicious power struggle between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues. More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Yet even in the darkest moments, music lives on. Sudanese musicians are using their voices to spread hope - and to heal. We hear from one of Sudan’s most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, on how music is helping them survive. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti and Bashar Osman Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Benin to elect new president Focus on Africa Voters in Benin will head to the elections on April 12 to choose a new president. The winner of the vote will take over from the current leader, Patrice Talon - who is stepping down after two terms and a decade in power. The two candidates in the poll are 49-year-old finance minister Romuald Wadagni, who will face off against opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè. We hear the priorities of young voters in the election. And we get up close with Ify Adenuga, mother to British-Nigerian Rapper, Skepta as she shares what it was like raising a child who wanted to be a rapper? Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

US-Iran ceasefire and Africa Focus on Africa The US and Iran have announced a two week ceasefire which will see the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - one of the largest transit routes for oil. The conflict in the Middle East has led to a shortage of fuel in many African countries, and cut off key exports from Africa to the Gulf. We ask if the stand off has triggered African countries to trade more with each other to offset the disruption brought about by the war. Also in Uganda, some refugees from neighbouring countries are finding it difficult to access land to bury their loved ones while others lay in unmarked graves. What's behind this? Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Chiamaka Dike and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Life on the Autism Spectrum Focus on Africa In Malawi where resources are scarce and support is limited, the challenges some parents face when caring for their children with autism are extreme. BBC Africa Eye’s Florence Phiri shares her experience documenting the lives of several parents and children in Malawi living with autism. And, DR Congo's national football team, The Leopards, are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup that is being hosted across North America in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The team received a hero's welcome in Kinshasa following their victory against Jamaica. This year's tournament will see the highest number of African countries represented. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Artemis II: Africa on the space frontier Focus on Africa Astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft have begun a four-day journey back towards the earth after completing a flyby of the far side of the moon. The mission began on April 1, when the rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in the United States, and has raised significant interest around the world. We heard from a representative of Africa2Moon - a project working towards Africa's first mission to the moon. Also, the African Union Development Agency says foreign aid won’t be enough to bridge Africa's trillion-dollar funding gap. What does this mean for the continent's young population? Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Daniel Dadzie, Keikantse Shumba, Chiamaka Dike and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Thiès : le camp GMI renommé « Camp des martyrs du 16 février 1994 » Article de Alioune Diouf Agence de Presse Senegalaise SENEGAL-SECURITE-INFRASTRUCTURES-DÉNOMINATION Thiès, 6 avr (APS) – Le Camp du Groupement mobile d’intervention (GMI) de Thiès, communément appelé Camp Tropical a été rebaptisé du nom de Camp des Martyrs du 16 février 1994, en souvenir des six policiers morts lors des violences intervenues à cette date à Dakar. ”Le site où nous nous trouvons aujourd’hui, connu jusqu’à présent sous l’appellation de Camp Tropical, portera désormais officiellement le nom de Camp des Martyrs du 16 fevier 1994”, a dit samedi le directeur de police Mame Seydou Ndour, directeur général de la Police nationale. Il prenait part à une cérémonie de rebaptisation de cette infrastructure et de remise de décorations à des agents de Police, après le défilé du 4 avril, marquant le 66-ème anniversaire de l’indépendance du Sénégal, délocalisé dans la cité du rail, en présence du président de la République. Le ministre de l’Intérieur et de la Sécurité publique Bamba Cissé était présent à cette cérémonie. ”La célébration de notre indépendance est indissociable de notre devoir de mémoire envers ceux qui ont consacré leur vie à la défense de nos institutions”, a dit le directeur général de la Police nationale. Mame Seydou Ndour a salué la ”décision hautement symbolique” de rebaptiser le Camp du GMI de la Police nationale, en mémoire aux policiers disparus le 16 février 1994, qui demeure une ”date marquante dans l’histoire de la Police nationale”. ”Ce jour-là, dans l’accomplissement de leur mission de maintien de l’ordre public, six de nos fonctionnaires de police ont perdu la vie, lors de violents affrontements”, a dit Mame Seydou Ndour. ”Ils sont tombés en défendant l’état de droit et la sécurité de nos concitoyens”, a-t-il poursuivi, ajoutant : ”ce geste témoigne de notre volonté de pérenniser la mémoire de nos collègues disparus”. ”Le Camp des martyrs du 16 février 1994 rappellera, de façon permanente à chaque fonctionnaire de police l’exigence de notre métier”, notamment le ”sens du sacrifice”, a-t-il déclaré. Aux membres des familles de policiers disparus, il a lancé : ”vous êtes les témoins du prix que notre pays a payé pour préserver l’ordre et la stabilité”. Le directeur général de la Police nationale leur a assuré que ”l’institution policière ne [les] oubliera jamais”. Cet acte est une ”reconnaissance solennelle” du sacrifice ultime de ces agents, a-t-il dit, invitant les agents en activité à maintenir un ”niveau élevé de professionnalisme, de cohésion et d’intégrité”, tout en les exhortant à consolider leur ”relation de confiance” avec les populations par leur ”exemplarité quotidienne”. Pour Mame Seydou Ndour, l’honneur fait au Sénégal d’accueillir les Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse, ”événement international de première importance”, témoigne de la reconnaissance de la ”stabilité politique et sécuritaire” que le Sénégal a ”su construire et maintenir”. ”A cette occasion, les forces de défense et de sécurité, dont la Police nationale, constituent un pilier essentiel”, a assuré le responsable, non sans rassurer quant à l’engagement de la Police nationale à ”garantir la sécurité de tous les participants, des spectateurs et du public, tout en projetant une image positive de notre pays sur la scène mondiale”. Ce sera, selon lui, ”une occasion de montrer au monde l’excellence de nos institutions sécuritaires et notre capacité à organiser des événements d’envergure internationale”. Mame Seydou Ndour a saisi l’occasion, pour adresser ses félicitations aux défilants issus de la police, pour leur ”prestation de grande qualité” alliant ”rigueur discipline et prestance”. Il y a eu au total 15 décorations, dont 12 médailles d’honneur de la Police décernées à des agents de police, à des sous-officiers et des officiers de police. Trois autres policiers ont été élevés au rang de chevalier. MKB/ADI/ADC Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc

The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup Global News Podcast We now know the 48 nations that will be competing in the summer's FIFA World Cup. The final two sides to qualify - Iraq and the DRC - have each waited decades to return to the competition. We hear from jubilant fans of both teams. Also, a small rural village in South Korea, which is at risk of extinction, is celebrating the birth of a baby for the first time 17 years. A community in Washington DC has come together to rebuild a bookshop that was destroyed in a fire. An ancient abbey in the north of England is experiencing a tourism boost thanks to a Taiwanese pop star. A British schoolgirl has invented a pair of glasses designed to help people with dyslexia. In Japan, people have been taking part in a Grand Prix like no other: an office chair race.

'My divorce glow-up' Focus on Africa Divorce rates are steadily rising in many African countries. For example, government data shows the divorce rate in South Africa rose by 8.9% between 2023 and 2024. It increased by 16% in Zambia from 2022 and 2023, according to media reports. But despite the stigma that still surrounds divorce, attitudes are changing. In Kenya, some high-profile figures have even celebrated separations with “divorce parties,” while the idea of a “divorce glow-up” is gaining traction online. Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 34-year-old Millicent Bundi from Kenya, who is sharing her post-divorce journey publicly, and Zambia’s Magnus Mando (Mag44) about the challenges of divorce as a gospel singer. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash and Carolyne Kiambo Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Five Nigerian novelists you should read By Emma Shercliff 08 December 2015 - 11:14 Share this 'You should read Lola Shoneyin for her humorous look at life in a polygamous family.' 'You should read Lola Shoneyin for her humorous look at life in a polygamous family.' Image © Habie Schwarz Which writers are making waves on Nigeria's literary scene at the moment? Publisher and academic Emma Shercliff, who specialises in African literature, gives us her top five recommendations. With the contemporary Nigerian literary landscape being so vibrant and productive, selecting only a handful of authors to profile is a challenge. Many of these writers are as yet unknown outside Nigeria, but some of those authors who we predict will make waves on the international literary stage in the next 12 months include Ayobami Adebayo, Diekoye Oyeyinka, Odafe Atogun, Jumoke Verissimo and Olumide Popoola. The following five writers, all based in Nigeria, feature in a BBC Radio 4 documentary Writing a New Nigeria, and are some of the hottest talent on the continent right now. Abubakar Adam Ibrahim Abubakar Adam Ibrahim is a writer and journalist. The titular story from his short story collection The Whispering Trees (Parresia Publishers, 2012) was shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2013. He is a Gabriel Garcia Marquez Fellow (2013), a Civitella Ranieri Fellow (2015) and was listed by Hay Festival Africa39 as one of the most promising Sub-Saharan African writers under the age of 40. His debut novel Season of Crimson Blossoms was published in Nigeria in November 2015 (Parresia Publishers) and will be published in the UK in June 2016 by Cassava Republic Press. What others say: ‘Elegantly, and with compassion for the powerless, Ibrahim gives us unique insight into contemporary Nigerian society.’ Zoe Wicomb, author and Chair of Judges, 2015 Caine Prize for African Writing. In one line (from Season of Crimson Blossoms): 'When Reza slipped his hand under her wrapper, he discovered, much to his surprise, that the clump of ancient hair he had encountered the first time was gone'. A. Igoni Barrett A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979, and lives in Lagos. He was the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center residency. His short story collection, Love is Power or Something Like That, was published in 2013, and, in 2014, he was named on the Hay Festival Africa39 list of Sub-Saharan African writers under the age of 40. His first novel, Blackass, was published in 2015 in Nigeria (Farafina Books) and the UK (Chatto & Windus). Why read him: For his satirical take on life in Lagos, and his analysis of identity and race. What others say: ‘The most exciting writer producing right now. He has an incredible range, a unique voice and has the power to move’. Binyavanga Wainaina, author, journalist and founding editor of one of Africa’s leading literary networks, Kwani. In one line (from Blackass): 'The bribe-sharing, the queue-jumping, the fact non-checking, and the customer-handling were as efficient as any system whose design was alimentary: in through the mouth and straight out the anus'. Lola Shoneyin Lola Shoneyin’s work includes three books of poems and two children’s books: Mayowa and the Masquerades (2010) and Iyaji, the Housegirl (2016). Her debut novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives (Cassava Republic Press, 2010; Serpent's Tail, 2011) was long-listed for the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction and won the PEN Oakland 2011 Josephine Miles Literary Award. After teaching in Nigeria and the UK for many years, Shoneyin now lives in Lagos. She is the director of the Ake Arts and Book Festival, and, in 2014, she was named on the Hay Festival Africa39 list of 39 Sub-Saharan African writers aged under 40 with potential and talent to define trends in African literature. Why read her: For her humorous look at life in a polygamous family. What others say: ‘Shoneyin's prose is by turns violent, evocative, witty, humane and gripping.’ Danuta Kean, journalist and publishing industry commentator. In one line (from The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives): 'They say the elder who soils the floor with shit immediately forgets; but the stench remains in the memory of the person who has to scrape it up'. Elnathan John Elnathan John is one of Nigeria's most well-known writers and satirists. He has twice been shortlisted for the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing. He is a 2015 Civitella Ranieri Fellow and lives in Abuja, Nigeria. His debut novel, Born on a Tuesday, was published by Cassava Republic Press in Nigeria in November 2015 and will be released in the UK (Cassava Republic) and the US (Grove Atlantic) in Spring 2016. Why read him: For his disarmingly sensitive portrayal of life behind the headlines of religious and political extremism, told through the eyes of a young boy. What others say: ‘A writer of prodigious talent.' Petina Gappah, author of ’ An Elegy for Easterly’ and winner of the Guardian First Book Award. In one line (from Born on a Tuesday): 'I did not say when Sheikh Jamal asked how my mother was, that when I held her hand and told her I was leaving she didn't even look at me; that she preferred to look up at the sky or to the ground than give me her blessings or advise me to be good in Sokoto.' Adoabi Tricia Nwaubani Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani is a novelist, journalist, essayist and humourist. Her debut novel I Do Not Come to You by Chance (Cassava Republic Press, 2009; Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2010) won the 2010 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book (Africa), a 2010 Betty Trask First Book award, and was named by the Washington Post as one of the Best Books of the Year. Her essays have been featured in the New York Times, CNN, The Guardian and The New Yorker. She writes a regular column for the BBC Letter from Africa section. Why read her: To be entertained by the ingenuity and creativity of the character 'Cash Daddy' and his 419 fraudsters, from the novel I Do Not Come to You by Chance. What others say: ‘Nwaubani's subversive skill lies in telling us a familiar story from an unfamiliar angle’. Chris Cleave. In one line (from I Do Not Come to You by Chance): 'At last, the Book of Remembrance had been opened and Fortune had called out my name'. Listen to Writing a New Nigeria, a two-part documentary programme produced by BBC Radio 4 as part of UK/Nigeria 2015-16, a major season of arts work in Nigeria.

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