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.
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05:00 - 05:45
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.
05:45 - 07:00
Eye Investigations
Crime & Punishment in South Africa
Series, Documentary
Ayanda Charlie meets the frontline communities who step up to protect their people amid a surge in South Africa's murder rate and declining confidence in the police force.
07:00 - 07:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
LIVE 07:30 - 08:00
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
08:00 - 08:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
08:30 - 09:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
09:00 - 09:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
09:30 - 10:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
10:00 - 10:30
Minjiba Entertains
Swahili Movie Night Dinner
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba plans a menu for a film screening at the home of an award-winning Nairobi filmmaker; Minjiba creates a Swahili menu to complement the film about Lamu Island.
10:30 - 11:00
Africa on a Plate
Upliftment & Empowerment
Series, Cooking
Lentswe Bhengu is put to the test at his alma mater and inspired by the country's first black-owned winery.
11:00 - 11:30
Africa on a Plate
Jeffreys Bay
Series, Cooking
Chef Lentswe Bhengu explores the surf culture in JBay.
11:30 - 12:00
Amah Knows Best
Nanjing Day 2
Series, Cooking
iFani meets his new guide Lisa and informs her that it is his son's birthday; the two visit a famous noodle bar, as it is an ancient Chinese custom to eat noodles to celebrate birthdays; iFani ends the day with Karaoke and singing a song.
12:00 - 12:30
Amah Knows Best
Nanjing Day 3
Series, Cooking
Ifani and Lisa explore the area surrounding the Qinghai River; Ifani visits a Chinese supermarket; while Ifani must prepare for the next city on his adventure, he leaves a piece of his heart in Nanjing.
12:30 - 13:00
Top
Zambia
Series, Travel
The most exhilarating places to visit and things to do in Zambia.
13:00 - 13:30
My Design Rules
Bathroom Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
Winner of the double bathroom challenge.
13:30 - 14:00
My Design Rules
Bathroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams must decorate both bathrooms.
14:00 - 14:30
Care for Color
Afrodisia
Series, Documentary
The art of feeling, looking and being sexy; massage and the healing powers of aromatherapy; finding confidence through movement.
14:30 - 15:00
Shades of You
Intersections
Series, Documentary
Intersections create an amazing variety of shades.
15:00 - 15:30
African Royale
The History Lesson
Series, Reality
Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.
15:30 - 16:00
African Royale
Dating Herself
Series, Reality
Bim discusses her dating life with friends, which prompts her to explore the services of a professional matchmaker.
16:00 - 16:30
My Design Rules
Bathroom Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
Winner of the double bathroom challenge.
16:30 - 17:00
My Design Rules
Bathroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams must decorate both bathrooms.
17:00 - 17:30
Care for Color
Afrodisia
Series, Documentary
The art of feeling, looking and being sexy; massage and the healing powers of aromatherapy; finding confidence through movement.
17:30 - 18:00
Shades of You
Intersections
Series, Documentary
Intersections create an amazing variety of shades.
18:00 - 18:30
African Royale
The History Lesson
Series, Reality
Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.
18:30 - 19:00
African Royale
Dating Herself
Series, Reality
Bim discusses her dating life with friends, which prompts her to explore the services of a professional matchmaker.
19:00 - 19:30
First Time Africa
Martha's Vineyard to Uganda
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
Best friends Lila Fischer, a midwife, and Hannah Kahl, a community activist, adjust to local ways and come to feel at home as they work with maternity centers near the South Sudan border.
19:30 - 20:00
First Time Africa
Cuba
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.
20:00 - 20:30
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.
20:30 - 21:00
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.
21:00 - 21:30
Wild Africa
Nature, Documentary
Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.
21:30 - 22:00
Wild Africa
Nature, Documentary
Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.
22:00 - 22:30
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
22:30 - 23:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
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.