Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of the 2023 election back in March by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
It was an election marred by technical glitches in the electronic polling system, delays which saw some voters queuing through the night, some cases of armed men attacking polling stations and voter intimidation. But it’s ... Show More
Oct 3
Focus on Africa: Can Botswana continue to depend on its diamond industry?
In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Waihiga Mwaura, Botswana's President Duma Boko, outlines his plan to reduce his country's reliance on the diamond industry amid falling global demand, and how he is pushing for a 0% tariff deal with the US.Guinea is showing signs of econom ... Show More
27m 30s
Feb 2023
Nigeria awaits election results
Nigerians wait with baited breath following Saturday's general election, but some in Rivers state protest over inability to cast their ballots. There were technical hitches during the voting, and today, some parties object to INEC, the electoral commission not uploading results o ... Show More
26m 27s
Feb 2023
Is Nigeria ready for presidential elections?
A day before Nigeria's general election, the electoral commission says 87 million people are eligible to vote, but is everything ready?Also, one year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Is it all doom and gloom for Africa?Plus our Resident Presidents.More on those stories in th ... Show More
26m 25s
Feb 2023
Nigeria Is In Turmoil. Can A New President Fix It?
As Nigerians decide on a new president, the country’s economy is reeling. Nigeria’s public debt is growing, inflation is soaring, and half of adults can’t find steady work. People wait in line for hours at gas stations to fill their cars and light their homes with generators beca ... Show More
25m 6s