The International Organisation for Migration - IOM says almost one million people have been displaced in the Middle East, as the region is facing a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis with escalating conflict in both Lebanon and Iran.  The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - UNFIL says the situation in south Lebanon has deteriorated since Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an attack on  Israel. With the current rapid and intense escalation of violence, UNIFIL says it's been deeply concerned that the situation would deteriorate further. Thuto Ngobeni reports.

The International Organisation for Migration - IOM says almost one million people have been displaced in the Middle East, as the region is facing a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis with escalating conflict in both Lebanon and Iran. &nbsp;The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - UNFIL says the situation in south Lebanon has deteriorated since Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an attack on &nbsp;Israel. With the current rapid and intense escalation of violence, UNIFIL says it's been deeply concerned that the situation would deteriorate further. Thuto Ngobeni reports.

International Organization for Migration Warns of Mass Displacement in Middle East

On the Round Up Wrap segment of the show resident analyst Mighti Jamie, joined Peter Ndoro to speak about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead..

On the Round Up Wrap segment of the show resident analyst Mighti Jamie, joined Peter Ndoro to speak about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead..

Round Up wrap with resident analyst Mighti Jamie

Liberia's electoral body is facing renewed uncertainty following the resignation of its chairperson, Davidetta Browne-Lansanah. Her departure comes just over two years after she oversaw Liberia's closely watched 2023 presidential election, which resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from former president George Weah to current president Joseph Boakai - a moment widely seen as a positive example of democratic change in West Africa.However, Browne-Lansanah's resignation follows months of reported internal tensions within the National Elections Commission and growing political pressure. The development has sparked debate about the independence and stability of electoral institutions in Liberia and across the region.To help us understand the implications, I'm joined from the United Kingdom by global affairs analyst Paul Ejime.?

Liberia's electoral body is facing renewed uncertainty following the resignation of its chairperson, Davidetta Browne-Lansanah. Her departure comes just over two years after she oversaw Liberia's closely watched 2023 presidential election, which resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from former president George Weah to current president Joseph Boakai - a moment widely seen as a positive example of democratic change in West Africa.However, Browne-Lansanah's resignation follows months of reported internal tensions within the National Elections Commission and growing political pressure. The development has sparked debate about the independence and stability of electoral institutions in Liberia and across the region.To help us understand the implications, I'm joined from the United Kingdom by global affairs analyst Paul Ejime.?

Liberia Elections Chief Resigns Amid Institutional Tensions

Uganda's political scene remains tense following the disputed January presidential election. Opposition leader Bobi Wine, who had been in hiding for two months after alleging electoral fraud, has reportedly left the country, vowing to return. His campaign, he says, was heavily constrained by security forces blocking rallies and arresting supporters. Joining Peter Ndoro to provide insight into what this means for Uganda's politics is veteran journalist turned political analyst, Timothy Kalyegira.

Uganda's political scene remains tense following the disputed January presidential election. Opposition leader Bobi Wine, who had been in hiding for two months after alleging electoral fraud, has reportedly left the country, vowing to return. His campaign, he says, was heavily constrained by security forces blocking rallies and arresting supporters. Joining Peter Ndoro to provide insight into what this means for Uganda's politics is veteran journalist turned political analyst, Timothy Kalyegira.

Uganda's Political Tensions Persist as Bobi Wine Departs Country

Nearly three decades after the end of apartheid, some families of victims of political killings and disappearances in South Africa say they are still waiting for justice. Many of the cases were identified by the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the late 1990s, but investigations and prosecutions were never completed. Now, a new Commission of Inquiry chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe is examining allegations that political interference may have blocked those cases from moving forward. Survivors and families of victims held a briefing this weekend, expressing concern about legal challenges that could halt the inquiry. To discuss what this means for the families who have waited decades for accountability, Kasia Zdunczyk, Programme Manager for the TRC Programme at the Foundation for Human Rights.

Nearly three decades after the end of apartheid, some families of victims of political killings and disappearances in South Africa say they are still waiting for justice. Many of the cases were identified by the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the late 1990s, but investigations and prosecutions were never completed. Now, a new Commission of Inquiry chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe is examining allegations that political interference may have blocked those cases from moving forward. Survivors and families of victims held a briefing this weekend, expressing concern about legal challenges that could halt the inquiry. To discuss what this means for the families who have waited decades for accountability, Kasia Zdunczyk, Programme Manager for the TRC Programme at the Foundation for Human Rights.

New Probe in SA Examines Why TRC Cases Were Never Prosecuted

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.

Arty Beat

Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands of people flee violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 100,000 refugees, mostly women and children, have crossed into Burundi since late 2025, putting immense pressure on health services and infrastructure. The World Health Organization is supporting the government to expand health services and strengthen preparedness. We now speak to Dr Marie-Roseline Belizaire, Emergencies Director at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, about the urgent health response on the ground.

Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands of people flee violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 100,000 refugees, mostly women and children, have crossed into Burundi since late 2025, putting immense pressure on health services and infrastructure. The World Health Organization is supporting the government to expand health services and strengthen preparedness. We now speak to Dr Marie-Roseline Belizaire, Emergencies Director at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, about the urgent health response on the ground.

Burundi faces humanitarian crisis as 100,000 refugees arrive from DRC

A group of 150 small and medium-sized enterprises from South Africa's Gauteng Province, have completed the Township Digital Market Access Programme, a year-long initiative run by the UK-South Africa Tech HUB - a startup campus and entrepreneurship hub, designed to help township businesses access e-commerce platforms and expand online. To tell us more about the programme, we are joined live by Vukani Mnyandu, spokesperson for the Wholesale and Retail SETA and Head of Communications, Marketing, and Stakeholder Management.

A group of 150 small and medium-sized enterprises from South Africa's Gauteng Province, have completed the Township Digital Market Access Programme, a year-long initiative run by the UK-South Africa Tech HUB - a startup campus and entrepreneurship hub, designed to help township businesses access e-commerce platforms and expand online. To tell us more about the programme, we are joined live by Vukani Mnyandu, spokesperson for the Wholesale and Retail SETA and Head of Communications, Marketing, and Stakeholder Management.

Township businesses in Gauteng gain online market access through year-long programme

Chinese brands accounted for 17 percent of total vehicle sales in South Africa's automotive market in the last quarter of 2025.This is according to the TransUnion South Africa Q4 2025 Mobility Insights Report, which states that the country's automotive market closed 2025 at its strongest level in more than a decade, supported by easing interest rates, improving vehicle pricing, and a decisive shift in how consumers evaluate vehicle affordability. Thuto Ngobeni reports

Chinese brands accounted for 17 percent of total vehicle sales in South Africa's automotive market in the last quarter of 2025.This is according to the TransUnion South Africa Q4 2025 Mobility Insights Report, which states that the country's automotive market closed 2025 at its strongest level in more than a decade, supported by easing interest rates, improving vehicle pricing, and a decisive shift in how consumers evaluate vehicle affordability. Thuto Ngobeni reports

Chinese car brands capture 17% of South Africa's vehicle market in late 2025

South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and climate-related shocks are increasing pressure on economies across Southern Africa. Lamola was speaking on Thursday at a two-day Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers, currently underway in the capital Pretoria. The meeting has brought together regional ministers to review progress on SADC programmes, assess the implementation of decisions taken at previous summits and council meetings, and discuss priorities aimed at strengthening regional integration and accelerating development across the bloc. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report..

South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and climate-related shocks are increasing pressure on economies across Southern Africa. Lamola was speaking on Thursday at a two-day Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers, currently underway in the capital Pretoria. The meeting has brought together regional ministers to review progress on SADC programmes, assess the implementation of decisions taken at previous summits and council meetings, and discuss priorities aimed at strengthening regional integration and accelerating development across the bloc. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report..

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