Five Fingers for Marseilles hits Toronto International Film Festival

"Modern-day South African western" Five Fingers for Marseilles premieres this week at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film's screenwriter and producer Sean Drummond told us why a fresh spin on this beloved genre was the perfect way to look at issues facing the country today.

Video journalist: Christian Parkinson

15 September 2017

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Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.

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The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

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People in Benin felt 'total fear' at attempted coup

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

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South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

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The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

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Tracking an executioner in Sudan across social media

Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

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The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

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Cameroon's opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary

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Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

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Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga's funeral

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

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The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

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Who was the man who shaped Kenyan politics?

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

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Crowds in Madagascar cheer as military unit seizes power

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

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A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.

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Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.

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Botswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

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Why Kordofan is key in Sudan's civil war

The battle for Kordofan, with a population of eight million, is the latest frontline in Sudan's civil war.

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Rescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

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Following the gold-rush in Lomera, the village population has increased from 1,500 to 12,000 in less than a year.

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BBC goes inside rebel-held city in DR Congo

The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.

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Watch: On the streets of Nairobi as Kenyans protest

The BBC's Ian Wafula is in central Nairobi amid the protests to honour those killed a year ago.

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