Yesterday

Gazans return to ruined homes after ceasefire

Tens of thousands of Gazans make the long walk back to where they once lived after a ceasefire comes into force. Meanwhile, families in Israel wait for the return of the last remaining hostages held by Hamas. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader, Marí ... Show More

30m 48s

Oct 9

Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed

A landmark agreement has been reached by Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages. The deal is expected to come into force later on Thursday, after being ratified by the Israeli government, and would include the release of around two ... Show More

28m 38s

Oct 9

Trump: Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace deal and that hostages could be released within days. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement "a great day for Israel". Hamas confirmed the deal, but said it's awaiting details ... Show More

30m 23s

Sep 2023

Why are buildings being hijacked in South Africa?

“What I saw was really traumatizing. It was traumatic to see people jumping out of a building” On the 31st of August, a fire destroyed a block of flats in the Johannesburg inner city, in South Africa. A total of 77 people died while dozens of others remain in hospital. The police ... Show More

14m 23s

Aug 2023

South Africa fire: president demands action

The South African president says he expects actions to be taken to prevent any recurrence of the fire in a derelict building that killed more than 70 people in the South African city of Johannesburg. It's thought 200 families were living in an abandoned five storey building when ... Show More

49m 23s

Aug 2023

Army officers say they've taken over in Gabon

Military officers in Gabon have appeared on on television to say they have seized power. They said they had placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest and were annulling the results of an election on Saturday, in which Mr Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end ... Show More

50m 20s

Sep 2023

A Tragic Fire and Broken Promises in South Africa

This episode contains descriptions of severe injuries. Last week, a devastating fire swept through a derelict building in Johannesburg that housed desperate families who had no place else to go. The authorities had been repeatedly warned that it was a potential firetrap. Nothing ... Show More

31m 43s

Apr 2023

Sudan: Gunfire heard in Khartoum, but uneasy ceasefire holds

A ceasefire in Sudan appears to be holding, although there have been reports of fresh gunfire and shelling. People on the ground confirm to us the situation is calmer, but they fear more violence will return to the streets. Also in the programme: As Joe Biden launches his bid for ... Show More

48m 35s

Jan 2022

How are South Africans reacting to the parliament fire?

On Sunday a fire quickly spread through South Africa’s parliament building. The blaze took dozens of firefighters to contain and destroyed most of the National Assembly. Thankfully nobody was hurt. The damage will cost millions of dollars and could disrupt the government’s operat ... Show More

13m 58s

Aug 2021

A Summer of Fires in Greece

Greece has been ravaged by almost six hundred wildfires in recent weeks. Thousands of firefighters have struggled to contain the raging flames which have destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of land; more than 60,000 people so far have had to flee their homes to safety. Th ... Show More

29m 2s

More than 70 dead in Johannesburg fire