"I grew up in a family that struggled so much, that I’m terrified of being poor." In the Central African Republic, a local sand diver and a Chinese construction manager strive to improve their fortunes. Watch the #BBCAfricaEye film "Eat Bitter" here: https://bbc.in/3VMTpea

🇿🇦 "I hate foreigners and the government is doing nothing." Last year, #BBCAfricaEye investigated the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. 🎥 Watch the full film, "Fear and Loathing in South Africa" here: https://youtu.be/rogZ8BYg-kM

🇰🇪 "How do people get into crime? I can tell you I got into crime due to poverty." As Kenya’s cost of living rises, so does violent crime. #BBCAfricaEye reporter @ElijahKanyi investigates the devastating human impact of illegal firearms in Kenya’s slums. https://t.co/rlcDVca8wD

As Kenya struggles with rising violent crime, #BBCAfricaEye follows one former criminal as he tries to persuade men to turn in their illegal firearms, one gun at a time. https://t.co/igV2W8VGLK

🇿🇦 South Africa’s murder rate is now at a twenty year high – one of the highest in the world. There were more than 27,000 murders last year. With trust in the police falling, #BBCAfricaEye meets the frontline communities who are fighting back. Full film: https://youtu.be/Qk9HEzcFiZ4