Focus on Africa - Life on the Autism Spectrum

In Malawi where resources are scarce and support is limited, the challenges some parents face when caring for their children with autism are extreme. BBC Africa Eye’s Florence Phiri shares her experience documenting the lives of several parents and children in Malawi living with autism.

And, DR Congo's national football team, The Leopards, are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup that is being hosted across North America in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The team received a hero's welcome in Kinshasa following their victory against Jamaica. This year's tournament will see the highest number of African countries represented.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine, Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba
Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Published on Monday, 6th April 2026.

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