The Africa Channel
United States
The Africa Channel airs in the United States with a focus on content produced in and about African countries. Its schedule includes documentaries, dramas, and lifestyle programs that highlight contemporary life, business, and culture across the continent. News segments and music programming also appear, covering current events and genres such as Afrobeats and highlife. Some slots feature films from Nollywood and other African film industries, alongside religious and educational content aimed at diaspora audiences.
Viewers can find the channel through cable and satellite providers in several major U.S. markets. Select episodes and clips are also available through the channel’s website and on-demand platforms, though full live streaming may not be offered in all regions. TV guide listings for the channel are updated regularly by local service providers.
Schedule
00:00 - 00:30
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
00:30 - 01:00
Top
30 Min. Tour Zanzibar
Series, Travel
The perfect tour of Tanzania's spice island and its beautiful coastlines.
01:00 - 01:30
My Design Rules
Spare Room Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams face a strict deadline.
01:30 - 02:00
My Design Rules
Spare Room Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams face a strict deadline.
02:00 - 02:30
My Design Rules
Bathroom Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
Winner of the double bathroom challenge.
02:30 - 03:00
My Design Rules
Master Bedroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams scramble to finish decorating.
03:00 - 03:45
Eye Investigations
Behind Closed Doors
Series, Documentary
Beneath Sierra Leone's landscapes lies a deep-seated social crisis; for decades, the country has been plagued by incidents of gender-based violence, much of it steeped in the legacy of Sierra Leone's civil war.
03:45 - 05:00
Eye Investigations
State of Fear
Series, Documentary
Presenting high-impact investigations and in-depth reporting from the BBC World Service team across the globe.
05:00 - 05:30
My Design Rules
Spare Room Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams face a strict deadline.
05:30 - 06:00
My Design Rules
Spare Room Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams face a strict deadline.
06:00 - 06:30
My Design Rules
Bathroom Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
Winner of the double bathroom challenge.
06:30 - 07:00
My Design Rules
Master Bedroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams scramble to finish decorating.
07:00 - 07:45
Eye Investigations
Behind Closed Doors
Series, Documentary
Beneath Sierra Leone's landscapes lies a deep-seated social crisis; for decades, the country has been plagued by incidents of gender-based violence, much of it steeped in the legacy of Sierra Leone's civil war.
07:45 - 09:00
Eye Investigations
State of Fear
Series, Documentary
Presenting high-impact investigations and in-depth reporting from the BBC World Service team across the globe.
09:00 - 09:30
Top
30 Min. Tour Zanzibar
Series, Travel
The perfect tour of Tanzania's spice island and its beautiful coastlines.
09:30 - 10:00
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
10:00 - 10:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
10:30 - 11:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
11:00 - 11:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
11:30 - 12:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
12:00 - 12:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Lions
Series, Animals
We learn more about the 'King of the Jungle' and how lions came to hold that title as well as why they are in trouble and how we can help them.
12:30 - 13:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Parrots
Series, Animals
We have so many fun facts to share about these incredibly intelligent birds, and we get to meet Gandalf the Grey as Dr. Mark busts some myths about parrots.
13:00 - 13:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Lions
Series, Animals
We learn more about the 'King of the Jungle' and how lions came to hold that title as well as why they are in trouble and how we can help them.
13:30 - 14:00
My Design Rules
Spare Bedroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The design duos decorate spare bedrooms.
14:00 - 14:30
My Design Rules
Spare Bedroom Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The winners of the first challenge.
14:30 - 15:15
May's Kitchen
South Africa
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi highlights the melting pot of flavors found in South African cuisine starting with the country's national dish, bobotie, followed by the famous peri peri sauce; then for dessert, it's malva pudding.
15:15 - 16:00
May's Kitchen
The Arabian Gulf
Series, Cooking
Cuisine of the Arabian Gulf including Saudi jareesh, Kuwaiti mutabbaq and Bahrain's khanfaroosh.
16:00 - 16:30
Lavish
New Paths, Hidden Perils
Series, Reality
Zozi deceives Khulu's sister and a prophet, handling Shaka's school issues; Mpumi races against Detective Thobejane; Kat prepares for her mayoral inauguration amid challenges.
16:30 - 17:00
Lavish
Glamour and Betrayal
Series, Reality
In the richest part of Kyalami, Zozi hosts an anniversary party, showcasing her marriage to Khulu; tensions escalate until Zozi accidentally kills Khulu upon discovering his infidelity, shattering their facade of a perfect life.
17:00 - 17:30
Lavish
Ambitions and Upheaval
Series, Reality
Sechaba disrupts Zozi's investor meeting, going viral; Nomzamo clashes with Jabu over her ambitions; Kat ends things with Sechaba; Shaka deals with parental pressure and finds solace in Azania.
17:30 - 18:00
Lavish
Affairs and Alliances
Series, Reality
Nomzamo's affair with an associate intensifies as he suggests pitching to Jabu, risking exposure; Khulu rescues Zozi's business meeting with Madam Gachet; Kat faces mayoral opposition from Mayor Mduli; Azania leans on Shaka amid her parents' divorce.
18:00 - 18:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Snakes
Series, Animals
These slithering creatures have an unfair reputation so join us as Dr Mark introduces us to another one of his rescued friends while we learn about the important role snakes play in keeping us safe.
18:30 - 19:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Cheetahs and Leopards
Series, Animals
Do you know how to tell these two predators apart? Join us as Dr Mark tells us all about their similarities, differences, and the important roles they play in the environment.
19:00 - 19:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Chimps and Gorillas
Series, Animals
Did you know that these incredibly strong and intelligent animals are our closest relatives? Join us to learn more as we meet Baby Lisa, another one of Dr Mark's rescued friends.
19:30 - 20:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Rhinos
Series, Animals
Meet one of Africa's Big 5 animals, but did you know that there are 5 different species of rhino worldwide? Join us to learn more about these incredible animals and the important role they play in our environment.
20:00 - 20:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Elephants
Series, Animals
They say elephants never forget...because they have very big brains but did you know that elephants have about 150 muscles in their trunks alone? Join us to find out more interesting facts about the biggest land mammal.
20:30 - 21:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Snakes
Series, Animals
These slithering creatures have an unfair reputation so join us as Dr Mark introduces us to another one of his rescued friends while we learn about the important role snakes play in keeping us safe.
21:00 - 21:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Cheetahs and Leopards
Series, Animals
Do you know how to tell these two predators apart? Join us as Dr Mark tells us all about their similarities, differences, and the important roles they play in the environment.
21:30 - 22:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Chimps and Gorillas
Series, Animals
Did you know that these incredibly strong and intelligent animals are our closest relatives? Join us to learn more as we meet Baby Lisa, another one of Dr Mark's rescued friends.
22:00 - 22:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Rhinos
Series, Animals
Meet one of Africa's Big 5 animals, but did you know that there are 5 different species of rhino worldwide? Join us to learn more about these incredible animals and the important role they play in our environment.
22:30 - 23:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Elephants
Series, Animals
They say elephants never forget...because they have very big brains but did you know that elephants have about 150 muscles in their trunks alone? Join us to find out more interesting facts about the biggest land mammal.
23:00 - 23:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
23:30 - 00:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.