On 3 February 2026, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was shot dead by four unknown gunmen in Zintan, Libya. This documentary was produced in 2023 and has not been updated for this reupload. It traces the turbulent life of the second son of the former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi. In 2021, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi unexpectedly announced that he would run for the presidency in Libya.

Statements from relatives and political actors paint a portrait of an unpredictable and fiercely determined man. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s presidential bid is a major challenge for Libya. The second son of the Libyan dictator Muammar Al Gaddafi has been convicted several times in Libya and is being prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has had an unusual life: he grew up a clan that operated with a high degree of paranoia, suspecting conspiracies at work everwhere. Later, he led a playboy lifestyle in Europe, presenting himself to the world as a reformer. In the second phase of his life, which began with the Libyan revolution of 2011, he perpetuated the repressive style of his father’s regime. He was taken prisoner by anti-Gaddafi militias who made him stand trial -- but only allowed him to take part via videolink.

Everyone in Libya is talking about him, all kinds of rumors are doing the rounds, his life is under threat. People say he’s a crazy, sick mystic who’s absconded into the desert. What’s making him run for president, despite the death threats? Does he stand a chance of winning? What does he know about the secret machinations of his father’s regime? His eventful life mirrors the current chaos in Libya: a country divided, with one government in the east and another in the west, rival militias vying for power and foreign states influencing the conflict. With statements from relatives and political actors, the film paints a portrait of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi - an unpredictable and fiercely determined survivor who is trying to find his way.

The Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging, better known as the AWB, was once one of the most feared and controversial movements in South Africa.

Founded in the 1970s by Eugène Terre’Blanche, the group became known for its far right ideology, violent clashes, and opposition to the country’s transition to democracy. Many people believe the AWB disappeared years ago.

But in 2026, it still exists.

In this documentary, I travel to Ventersdorp, the small town where the AWB is based, to find out what the movement looks like today. How many members remain? What do they stand for now? And does the group still hold any real influence in modern South Africa?

After contacting the current leader, Steyn von Rönge, I was invited to attend a rare senior meeting at their headquarters. What followed was not what I expected.

From tense encounters in local bars to being interrogated inside their headquarters and ultimately being kicked out, this investigation explores the AWB’s past, its decline, and the fears and political tensions that continue to shape parts of South Africa today.

This is not just a story about a controversial organisation. It is a story about history, identity, fear, and the lasting impact of apartheid on a country still trying to define its future.

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The footage shown between 23:45 and 24:16 features a respected member of the community who was not affiliated with the AWB in any way. He was involved in a private farm security initiative focused on helping farmers and community members protect themselves against farm attacks.

He was widely regarded as a good man who cared deeply about the safety of his community. Any unintended implication that he was associated with the AWB was not our intention, and we sincerely regret any misunderstanding this may have caused.

We extend our respect to his family and to the work he did in service of his community.

In the heart of Central Africa lies one of the planet’s last great rainforests.
Gabon is home to forest elephants, gorillas, sacred rivers and communities who live with wildlife every day. This documentary explores the fragile balance between conservation, climate protection, and human survival.

From national parks to coastal villages, it reveals how nature, belief systems, and modern policies collide. A rare immersion into a rainforest that still shapes the future of our planet.

Thousands of people from Africa attempt to reach Europe via the Mediterranean. The EU is disrupting these migration routes and outsourcing its border control responsibilities to countries in the Sahara and Sahel regions.

Christian and David try not to fall off the back of the pick-up. The vehicle is being driven at breakneck speed through the desert by smugglers. Like hundreds of thousands of people before them, the two Nigerians are traveling from West Africa to the Libyan Mediterranean coast. They’re hoping to reach Europe and the promise of a better life.

In a bid to stem irregular migration, the European Union is ramping up spending on migration, asylum and border management to tens of billions of euros. Some of the money funds migration partnerships with African countries. The aim is to halt people well before they reach Europe’s external borders. Local security forces are under orders to stop migrants in the desert, effectively making the Sahara a key arena in Europe’s border policy. But many of these desert regions have limited governance. Smuggling networks, human traffickers and armed groups operate there with general impunity.

The documentary joins migrants on the most dangerous leg of their trip: traversing the Sahara. An investigative journey on a migration route that reveals the full reach of Europe’s border policies - and the price paid by those desperate to reach the continent.

Only those who’ve survived the traffickers and torturers, who haven’t been imprisoned and deported, reach the Mediterranean. And crossing the sea brings a whole set of new dangers.

After being crushed in Iraq and Syria, members of the Islamic State reinforced their presence on the African continent. In Somalia, the terrorist organisation has set up a fiefdom in the Puntland region. The local army of this semi-autonomous region has launched an offensive to eradicate them.

BBC Africa Eye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. A network of anti-migrant groups is emerging across South Africa, spreading anti-migrant rhetoric and even attacking migrant communities. The groups blame illegal migrants for the state of the country’s economy, lack of housing and an explosion of drug abuse. But their critics accuse them of being violent vigilantes, who target some of the country’s most vulnerable people.

#BBCAfricaEye reporter Ayanda Charlie gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa’s most notorious anti-migrant group. Dudula say they are standing up for ordinary South Africans who have been let down by the government and deny allegations that they are a vigilante group who preach a doctrine of violence. As she takes to the street with Dudula members, Charlie not only hears xenophobic rhetoric but also witnesses small business owners from neighbouring countries being physically threatened, forced to hand over their business, and hears how Dudula intend to establish a political party to contest South Africa’s upcoming general election.

BBC Africa Eye goes undercover to investigate Sierra Leone’s secretive “money ritual” network - exposing criminals exploiting belief for profit, and the communities living in fear.
Across parts of Africa, a long-held belief endures that using human body parts in magic ritual practices can grant power, wealth, or protection. This belief fuels a hidden criminal trade that leaves fear and grief in its wake.
The true scale of the practice remains difficult to quantify. Few African countries have laws that directly address ritual killings, and although hundreds of suspected cases were reported across local and social media in 2025, reliable statistics on its prevalence is scarce. 
Having witnessed the aftermath of a killing in 2021, Africa Eye reporter Tyson Conteh investigates the problem of ritual murders in his own country of Sierra Leone. Going undercover, he sets out to expose the networks and individuals who claim they can provide human body parts for use in magic rituals.
Through covert filming, the team meet men posing as healers who say they can source body parts on demand, exploiting fear, belief and poverty for profit.
The film also highlights the efforts of traditional healers who, determined to protect their reputation, are working alongside the police to identify rogue practitioners and confront the criminal activity hidden within their ranks.
During filming, the story takes a deeply personal turn when Tyson’s cousin is found dead. Though the motive is still unconfirmed, many in the community suspect it was a ritual killing, heightening the atmosphere of fear surrounding these crimes.

00:00 Money Rituals: Africa’s Deadliest Taboo
04:26 A mother's grief
08:10 Exploited cultural practice?
09:45 Traditionalist healers
12:31 Magic rituals and rogue witch doctors
13:51 Home of Secrets: Kanu boasts of his political connections
17:20 'When they want power, they come here.'
19:34 Tyson receives a worrying call
20:27 Her teeth were removed
23:11 A trade in body parts
28:14 Burying my granddaughter
29:14 Idara shares secrets of the trade
32:37 Council of Traditional Healers protect their mission
32:37 Bad herbalist, good herbalist.
34:00 Police raid as a deal is struck
37:00 The Chairman and the shrine
39:02 Search for evidence
40:52 Fatmata's funeral

The documentary is about the Gukurahundi genocide, a tragic chapter in Zimbabwe's history that unfolded two years after independence in January 1983. Join us as we uncover the truth behind this dark period, exploring the events that led to the violence, the impact on communities, and the ongoing quest for justice and reconciliation. Through interviews with survivors, expert analysis, and historical context, we aim to shed light on the atrocities committed and the lessons that must be learned to prevent such horrors from happening again.

In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a miner digs for his dreams hoping the “grey gold” of coltan, used in much of today’s electronics, can bring his family back together.

In the arid heart of Ethiopia, twelve-year-old Wario begins the journey that will turn him from boy to man. As a member of the Borana tribe, he must learn the ancient and demanding trade of salt — a path of courage, endurance, and tradition.

Guided by his father, Wario descends into the “Mouth of the Devil,” a volcanic crater where men risk their lives to harvest salt. From there, he follows the caravan to the singing wells, where Borana men form human chains, singing in rhythm as they draw water from the earth.

With camels laden with salt and water, father and son set off across the desert on the legendary salt route — a journey that is both physical and spiritual, carrying the weight of survival, heritage, and manhood.

French soldiers based in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide stand accused of raping the women who sought refuge with them.

Prisca, Marie-Jeanne and Concessa say they survived the Rwandan genocide and sought safety in refugee camps, only to be repeatedly raped and abused by the French soldiers sent there to protect them. All describe similar horrors: abduction from their tent, the gang rapes, and the photos of the assaults taken by the soldiers. “We naively thought that the white man was a saviour, that he would bring peace,” sighs one of the women. While the French army denies all accusations of rape, the three women filed a complaint with the French courts in 2004 and 2012. The investigation is now at a standstill.

As time goes by, the survivors are concerned with preserving the memory for themselves and their community. In this film, Concessa, Prisca and Jeanne return to the sites of their crimes and recount what happened.

A reflection on the unspeakable and the power of words, on the weight of silence.

This documentary was produced by Babel Press and directed by Michaël Sztanke & Gaël Faye. It was first released in 2022.

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has emerged as an internationally renowned figure particularly for building a prosperous and harmonious new country on the ruins of the old one.

But his is an unconventional life, that saw him being a poor refugee in Uganda, a top military official in the Ugandan army and now the President of Rwanda…

The story of Ethiopia is one of origins, empires, resistance, and reinvention. This video traces the entire arc of Ethiopian history—from the first upright hominins and the world's oldest tools to the rise of Aksum, medieval Christian dynasties, imperial conquests, and modern-day conflicts. Along the way, it reveals how one land became the cradle of humanity, a powerhouse of ancient trade, and a symbol of unbroken sovereignty in the face of colonialism.

From Lucy’s ancient footsteps to the Battle of Adwa, from rock-hewn churches to revolutions and modern war, this is the untold story of how Ethiopia shaped—and was shaped by—the global forces of religion, empire, and identity.

Synopsis in a nutshell: Somewhere in West Africa, in the southern region of Benin, lies a remarkable town unlike any other: Ganvié, often nicknamed the "Little Venice of Africa." This unique settlement is home to a community of resilient fisherfolk who have built their lives entirely around the water.

Synopsis: In Ganvié, there are no streets, pavements, or conventional paths. Instead, narrow wooden pirogues glide gracefully across the water, serving as the primary means of transportation. The houses here stand proudly above the surface, elevated on wooden stilts that protect them from the lake's ebb and flow. It’s a place where the ground beneath your feet is replaced by rippling waters, and every journey—whether to school, the market, or a neighbor's home—is made by boat.

With a population of approximately 35,000 inhabitants, Ganvié is a thriving town with a rich history and culture, built entirely on the tranquil waters of Lake Nokoué. Its existence is a testament to human ingenuity, born from the need for refuge centuries ago, when people sought to escape the reach of slave raiders. Today, the town remains a living, breathing example of a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature, offering a glimpse into a way of life both timeless and extraordinary.

The global race for the African continent‘s coveted raw materials is unscrupulous. The raw material interests of rich nations often trump the rights and needs of the local populations.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, people are being exploited in mines. Chinese traders are illegally buying cobalt, a material Europe needs for its green energy transition. Therefore, Europe buys the cobalt from these illegal traders. The EU now wants to free itself from its dependence on China for raw materials and expand its own local activities. They promise to act more fairly than China - though some say this is not a reasonable promise.
A huge hydrogen project involving Germany is being planned on the south-east coast of Namibia. The local population is also supposed to benefit from it. However, parts of a national park will be destroyed by the billions being spent in the name of green investment. "Why doesn't Germany sacrifice its own protected parks for green hydrogen?” asks Namibia's well-known environmental activist Chris Brown.
In the oil-contaminated mangrove forests of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, it becomes clear that Europe is not as climate-friendly as it likes to claim. After all, since the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, numerous European investors have been attempting to discreetly arrange lucrative natural gas deals in the country. Congolese activist Patricia Kashala also complains that Europe gives the impression of acting in an exemplary manner, but in practice often puts its own interests in raw materials above the rights of the local population.

Kings and queens continue to play an important role in modern-day Africa. Charged with preserving their society's cultures, they remain figureheads for many of Africa's 1.3 billion inhabitants. In this series, the Austrian art historian and photographer Alfred Weidinger journeys to Africa to explore the ancient customs of the African kingdoms. The three-part documentary introduces the viewer to a spectacular unknown world, a world that may soon become a thing of the past. In this episode, the team attends what may be the last-ever coronation of a Hogon, a spiritual leader, in Mali.
The fascinating three-parter is an attempt of an adventurer with a passion for people and art to explore the battle between traditional and modern ways of life, and to celebrate the similarities shared by people across the world.

From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history.

Namibia has the third highest levels of income inequality in the world. 6% of the population own 70% of the land and here, the wounds of German Colonisation run deep. Between 1904 -1908, the Germans established concentration camps where the indigenous Herero and Nama people were interned. Up to 80% of them died in what Germany later recognised as the first genocide of the 20th Century. While the descendants of these victims, like Karvita, live on illegal settlements in constant fear of eviction, the descendants of these colonists continue to own most of the land and have no problem justifying their inheritance.

Most of Namibia’s vast natural resources are owned or controlled by foreigners. The diamond industry is dominated by DeBeers and the ruling Swapo party, widely seen as corrupt, is propped up by its historic ally: China. The construction and uranium industries are controlled by the Chinese and documents leaked in 2021 revealed that North Korea was illegally subcontracted to build the country’s State House.

Most of the country is sparsely populated, enabling nature to flourish. It’s home to one to one of the greatest wildlife populations in the world, including the only free roaming black rhinos. But these animals are constantly threatened by Chinese mafia while global warming is increasing desertification, threatening indigenous communities.

BBC Africa Eye investigates what is fast becoming the world’s deadliest migration route: the perilous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands.
Father-of-two Mouhamed has never been to sea, but he is about to take what is fast becoming the deadliest migrant journey in the world: the Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands.

Facing days, even weeks, on the open ocean, this year more than 70,000 irregular migrants and refugees are expected to attempt this perilous journey, many of them in overcrowded wooden boats.

From Senegal, Mouhamed will have to survive the treacherous crossing with little more than a handful of biscuits and a few bottles of water, all to achieve his dream of making it to the southern border of Europe. For all those who make it to the Canaries, there will be thousands who die trying. It’s a tragedy unfolding in real time, buried under world headlines.

In this hard-hitting investigation, #BBCAfricaEye reporter Mame Cheikh Mbaye takes viewers into the secretive world of migrants hoping to escape conflict and extreme poverty in Senegal and neighbouring countries, and what they hope will be a brighter future in Europe.

Mame Cheikh follows Mouhamed as he prepares himself for a journey that, one way or another, will alter the trajectory of his life forever. Negotiating with the criminals organising the crossing, getting ready without alerting police suspicion, before finally receiving the call from his smuggler to head to a secret hideout in preparation for a midnight departure. Mouhamed’s story intimately captures his journey, the viewer is with him throughout, including when he is in an open boat en route to the Canary Islands.

Mame Cheikh also talks to the families who have lost loved ones while attempting the crossing, secures rare access to the smugglers organising the migrant boats and meets with the Spanish authorities who are on the front line disrupting the criminal networks involved in this deadly trade. Throughout the film, he explores some of the motivations which are driving tens of thousands onto the boats in search of what they think could be a better life… only for many to perish, turning the Atlantic Ocean into a mass grave.

In Guinea Conakry, known as the "water tower of Africa," clean water remains a rare and precious resource. Behind the wheel of their truck, Mamady and her sons battle torrential rains and treacherous tracks to deliver massive water tanks essential for the survival of local communities. Meanwhile, after the palm oil harvest, motorbikes overloaded with dozens of jerrycans embark on unpredictable routes, where every journey is a gamble. Between resilience and ingenuity, this documentary dives into a daily struggle where access to water is a race against the elements.

Director : Philippe LAFAIX; Frédéric ELHORGA

For centuries colonialists have bypassed the Sahara. The largest sand desert on the planet was too hot and too impenetrable. Now, Europe seems to have shifted its southern border to the Sahara in order to stop migration and combat terrorism. How do the inhabitants of the Sahara feel about this interference? In Sahara, a new three episode series, Bram Vermeulen crosses the desert from west to east, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. He experiences the heat, the dangers of advancing jihadism, the desperation of migrants, the hidden world of slavery, uncovers human trafficking networks and he meets with locals in one of the most inhospitable places on earth.