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Focus on Africa

Darfur: Militia leader convicted of war crimes

7 October 2025

37 minutes

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A Sudanese militia leader has been found guilty of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region more than 20 years ago. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, is the first person to be tried by the International Criminal Court for the atrocities in Darfur. We get analysis.

Also, what's Africa's reaction to the appointment of the Anglican church's first female Archbishop of Canterbury?

And why are Egyptian children being arrested for online gaming?

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle

Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Tanya Hines, Stefania Okereke, Mark Wilberforce and Saleck Zeid in London

Technical Producer: Pat Sissons

Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp

Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi