<description>&lt;p&gt;As Tanzania gears up for elections on 29 October, we hear from two young people about the issues that matter to them and whether youth concerns have been featured in the electoral campaigns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How a young Senegalese footballer's dream of joining a professional club ended in tragedy after he was tricked and lured to Ghana by fake football agents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And how Africa is rapidly becoming a compelling destination for outsourcing services.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tanzanians head to the polls on 29 October to elect their next president

As Tanzania gears up for elections on 29 October, we hear from two young people about the issues that matter to them and whether youth concerns have been featured in the electoral campaigns.How a young Senegalese footballer's dream of joining a professional club ended in tragedy after he was tricked and lured to Ghana by fake football agents.And how Africa is rapidly becoming a compelling destination for outsourcing services.Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

Tanzanian elections: What issues are young people concerned about?

<description>&lt;p&gt;A BBC investigation uncovers dozens of social accounts using stolen identities of Somali and Muslim influencers and posting political propaganda content. We hear more about what was uncovered and who might be behind this widespread operation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chad’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved a controversial constitutional amendment removing presidential term limits. What will this mean for 41-year-old President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s hold on power?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And why the Kenyan Catholic Church took the decision to introduce a new brand of altar wine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Elphas Lagat
Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Stolen photos of Somali and Muslim influencers are used to push political propaganda

A BBC investigation uncovers dozens of social accounts using stolen identities of Somali and Muslim influencers and posting political propaganda content. We hear more about what was uncovered and who might be behind this widespread operation.Chad’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved a controversial constitutional amendment removing presidential term limits. What will this mean for 41-year-old President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s hold on power?And why the Kenyan Catholic Church took the decision to introduce a new brand of altar wine.Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Elphas Lagat
Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

Focus on Africa: Hundreds of stolen social media identities used to spread propaganda

<description>&lt;p&gt;The last ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been released from a treatment centre in Kasai province. Can the country now be declared free of this latest outbreak?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is behind the escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea over control of the Red Sea?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And we hear from the Nigerian scientist, who has been recognised with a global award from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, on how her pioneering work is protecting yam and cassava crops and making them more resilient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Alfonso Daniels
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The last ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is on the road to recovery

The last ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been released from a treatment centre in Kasai province. Can the country now be declared free of this latest outbreak?What is behind the escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea over control of the Red Sea?And we hear from the Nigerian scientist, who has been recognised with a global award from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, on how her pioneering work is protecting yam and cassava crops and making them more resilient.Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Alfonso Daniels
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Focus on Africa Can DRC be declared ebola free?

<description>&lt;p&gt;An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests. Where did it all go wrong for the entrepreneur and former DJ, who first became president in 2009 when he was just 34.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Being a park ranger in Africa can be one of the most dangerous professions in the world. We hear from a ranger at Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, who, with a group of others, has picked up an international award for his work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And Ghana’s iconic kente cloth has been officially recognised and granted protected status as a national heritage fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Alfonso Daniels and Ryan Johnson
Technical Producers: Chris Kouzaris and Sarah Kimberley 
Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The military seizes power in Madagascar after President Andry Rajoelina flees

An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests. Where did it all go wrong for the entrepreneur and former DJ, who first became president in 2009 when he was just 34.Being a park ranger in Africa can be one of the most dangerous professions in the world. We hear from a ranger at Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, who, with a group of others, has picked up an international award for his work.And Ghana’s iconic kente cloth has been officially recognised and granted protected status as a national heritage fabric.Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Alfonso Daniels and Ryan Johnson
Technical Producers: Chris Kouzaris and Sarah Kimberley 
Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Focus on Africa: What led to the downfall of Madagascar's president

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mali's military government is reportedly engaged in talks with the militant group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) amid an ongoing blockade which has paralysed a key trade route for fuel, food, and essential goods. Could the crisis also threaten Mali’s stability and governance?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A BBC Africa Eye investigation in Cape Town, South Africa, reveals how self-appointed healers and shamans are openly using psychedelic drugs as part of treatment for mental health issues.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you are in a relationship, do you have 'a swag gap'? We hear more about the new phrase that is going viral on social media and whether being more stylish and confident than your partner can be a deal breaker.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Mark Wilberforce and Joseph Keen
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The blockade by the JNIM group has sparked fuel shortages in Mali's capital city, Bamako

Mali's military government is reportedly engaged in talks with the militant group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) amid an ongoing blockade which has paralysed a key trade route for fuel, food, and essential goods. Could the crisis also threaten Mali’s stability and governance?A BBC Africa Eye investigation in Cape Town, South Africa, reveals how self-appointed healers and shamans are openly using psychedelic drugs as part of treatment for mental health issues.And if you are in a relationship, do you have 'a swag gap'? We hear more about the new phrase that is going viral on social media and whether being more stylish and confident than your partner can be a deal breaker.Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Mark Wilberforce and Joseph Keen
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Focus on Africa: Militants' blockade paralyses Mali-Senegal trade corridor

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