Gabonese president Brice Oligui Nguema led events to mark a year since a military coup ended more than half a century of iron-fisted rule by the Bongo dynasty. In an address to the Gabonese people, Nguema said the nation was rebuilding itself around republican values. Our expert guest explores what's next for Gabon.
Also in the programme, with the first mpox vaccines on route to Democratic Republic of Congo, the WHO chief says the outbreak can be stopped in six months.
And big cat business in South Africa. Animal welfare activists welcome the phasing out of captive wildlife breeding. But some game reserve owners say their business support essential research.