In tonight's edition: Anti-government protesters in Morocco head out onto the streets for a fifth night of demonstrations. Also, export-reliant businesses across Africa start October under a cloud of uncertainty after the US's AGOA trade agreement is allowed to lapse. And the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are supposed to begin applying measures to de-escalate the conflict in eastern DR Congo as of this week.

There were more protests in Madagascar on Monday, even as President Andry Rajoelina tried to quell popular outrage by firing the government. There have been days of unrest across the country over its crumbling infrastructure. On Monday, the UN estimated that at least 22 people had died in crackdowns on youth-led marches that first erupted last Thursday. The UN's human rights chief said he was shocked by the extent to which security officers responded with force. However, some of the deaths have been attributed to looting and violence by gangs taking advantage of the unrest.

Ugandan voters now have the line-up of candidates for next year's elections, including firebrand opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wine is one of incumbent long-time leader Yoweri Museveni's fiercest critics and has been cleared to stand against him for a second time. He first tried in 2021, and his supporters took to the streets in celebration despite clashes with security forces.

Hundreds of women from across the country gathered in the Nigerian capital this week in support of those leading a push to introduce a quota for female legislators. Currently, only four out of 109 senators and 16 out of 360 House of Representatives members are women. The "Special Seats Bill" would allocate one additional seat for a woman in both the House and Senate in each of the country's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. However, this ambitious push has encountered obstacles before. We speak to Brenda Anugwom, CEO of the Nigerian Women's Trust Fund.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are turning their backs on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The three countries, which are members of the Alliance of Sahel States, accuse the ICC of being an instrument of neo-colonial repression and foreign domination that ignores their rights and realities. Also, people are fleeing war and facing disease as cholera spreads throughout Sudan's 18 states. Half a million people have fled the city of El Fasher with no shelter, prompting the Red Cross to sound the alarm. And it's a big win for Ousmane Dembélé, who has made history by winning the Ballon d’Or. His triumph has sent waves of pride all the way to Senegal.

The trial of First Vice President Riek Machar began this Monday in South Sudan. He is accused by the government of treason, terrorism and even murder. The trial carries major political implications, as Machar led opposition forces during the civil war that devastated the country between 2013 and 2018, before signing a peace agreement with President Salva Kiir.

Elite cyclists are getting in gear for UCI World Road Cycling Championships in Rwanda. It’s the very first time the event is being staged on African soil. For many young African riders, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to test themselves against the world’s best. We meet some of the bright hopes flying the flag for the continent.

Free schooling, a key policy of President Félix Tshisekedi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is now under threat. The M23 rebels have introduced school fees in areas they control, raising concerns among the poorest parents.

Cameroon's presidential election is due to take place on October 12. More than eight million voters will go to the polls to elect their president for the next seven years. Incumbent Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is seeking an eighth term in office at the age of 92. But what are the hopes of the country's youth for this election?

On Tuesday, 7.2 million registered voters in Malawi will head to the ballot boxes for a day of voting in three elections: presidential, parliamentary and local. In the presidential election, incumbent Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term in office, while former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda are attempting political comebacks. All 17 candidates have pledged to address Malawi’s worsening economic hardship, which is the defining issue of this election. Soaring inflation, unaffordable fuel prices, mass unemployment and a lack of foreign exchange are all exacerbating the country's already dire situation.

In tonight's edition: a South African court has reopened an inquest into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko, 48 years after he died of brain injuries in police custody. Also, South Sudan's opposition rejects treason and murder charges against Vice-President Riek Machar, calling them fabricated. And a group of young Togolese are reinventing African storytelling by moving away from clichés and creating illustrations that resonate with children.

Fourteen West Africans who had been deported from the United States have been received in Ghana before being sent on to their home countries. President John Mahama said that Ghana had agreed to accept West African nationals due to a regional visa-free agreement. This makes Ghana the fifth African nation to accept US deportees, a decision which has been questioned by lawyers and activists. 

In the east of DR Congo, militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – who are linked to the Islamic State group – have been increasing their attacks in recent weeks. The North Kivu region has seen multiple attacks this week, leaving at least 89 civilians dead, according to officials.

Standing 170 metres high and stretching nearly 2 kilometres across the Blue Nile, Ethiopia has officially unveiled the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa. While it is expected to supply electricity to millions of Ethiopians, it also risks exacerbating tensions with neighbouring Egypt and Sudan, who are concerned about their water reserves. 

Some 53 African heads of state gathered in Addis Ababa for the launch of the second continental climate summit this Monday. Many called for increased cooperation, more funds and a focus on climate justice for Africa, which suffers disproportionately from the climate crisis, but attracts less than 2 percent of global green investments.

In tonight's edition: The UN accuses M23 rebels, the Congolese army and other armed groups of committing serious rights violations, including torture and executions, in eastern DR Congo. Also, the fifteenth edition of the African Diaspora International Film Festival is underway in Paris: we take a look at the documentary "Father's Day" with director Ayana O'Shun. And the newly reconstructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium is officially inaugurated in Rabat.

In tonight's edition, a new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also, we take a look at the youth's role in Malawi's upcoming elections, as with half the country's population aged under 35, their vote could be a potential game-changer. And we follow the story of one Sudanese journalist who returned home after 2 years in exile to find the once-flourishing media landscape driven to a standstill.

In tonight's edition, Sudan has recovered 270 bodies from under the mud after a landslide buried a remote mountain village in the Darfur region. Also, in the Sahel, jihadist violence is spiraling. Al-Qaeda’s JNIM now dominates Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger but Islamic State is also fighting back, fueling a deadly new wave of attacks. And in Mogadishu, a sweeping clean-up campaign is now gaining momentum as authorities and residents work to reclaim its former beauty and civic pride.

In tonight's edition: Sudan is reeling after a devastating landslide in the Marra Mountains killed over 1,000 people. Also, the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime releases a report highlighting the growing presence of Western Balkan drug traders in West Africa. And Madagascar marks the return of three skulls believed to be that of King Toera of the Sakalava people and two of his warriors.

The new school year has begun in DR Congo, with millions of pupils returning to class after the summer break. In the conflict-torn east, this is the first new school year since the M23 rebels seized large parts of North and South Kivu. Despite fears that classrooms might remain closed, pupils are attending school.