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In Kenya, unlawful killings and forced disappearances by the police have slightly decreased, but the numbers are still alarming, as per the annual report released Wednesday by Missing Voices, a coalition of human rights organizations. In 2023, incidents of police brutality have dropped by approximately 15%.

In this episode, Eye on Africa explores the Hope Hostel in Kigali, where Rwanda is accommodating migrants deported from Britain. The first batch may arrive in a few months under a contentious policy. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe cracks down on black market money traders to stabilize the recently introduced Zig currency. Plus, we delve into the increasing presence of women in the Egyptian rap scene.

The global hunger crisis is worsening, as shown in the latest FAO report released on Wednesday, April 24. Last year, over 280 million people faced severe malnutrition, an increase of 24 million compared to 2022. Africa is particularly affected by conflicts, climate change, and economic shocks, which are exacerbating factors contributing to the deteriorating situation. The continent continues to suffer from serious conflicts that fuel major food insecurity.

Featured: Are we heading towards a tightly controlled election in Togo? Check out the image below. Is there a chance that the upcoming election in Togo will be manipulated?

Exciting developments on bringing justice for crimes in Gambia during Yahya Jammeh's reign from 1994 to 2017. The Gambian National Assembly passed laws creating a special prosecutor's office and outlining the judicial process.

Patrice Motsepe, the leader of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the brother-in-law of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, was interviewed by FRANCE 24. When asked about running for president, he responded that others could do a better job. Motsepe also highlighted corruption as a major issue in South Africa.

Behold the hotly-debated migration deal between the United Kingdom and Rwanda making headlines.

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe shared his vision for African football and addressed allegations made by Cameroon's football federation president Samuel Eto'o in an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24. Motsepe also responded to claims of sexual misconduct involving youth football coaches in Gabon, denying any wrongdoing.

The male volleyball team players from Cameroon have not received their full bonuses after playing in the African Nations Cup in Cairo last September. Tired of waiting, team leaders Steve Boyomo and Ivan Kodi expressed their dissatisfaction in the media and on social networks.

In Mali, some hostages taken on Tuesday, April 16 near Bandiagara were set free. Over 100 passengers from three buses traveling between Bankass and Bandiagara in the country's central region were stopped by armed men. Local sources report that the kidnappers are Jihadists from the JNIM (Group to Support Islam and Muslims), affiliated with al-Qaeda. Other hostages remain captive, and the selection process was not random.