Main content

Mauritius braces for tropical cyclone Batsirai
People are taking precautions and being told not to venture out to sea.
Tropical cyclone Batsirai has intensified slightly over the last few hours and the Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS) has issued a Class III warning - the second-highest weather alert level. Plus, we hear about the Nigerian teenagers who've become sci-fi movie making sensations.
(Photo: People are taking precautions and being told not to venture out to sea. Credit: Getty Images)
Last on
Tue 1 Feb 202215:06GMT
BBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Broadcast
- Tue 1 Feb 202215:06GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Podcast
![]()
Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.


