Focus on Africa Podcast
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
Episodes to download
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Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dead
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead at 82. What was his legacy?
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DRC: Inside a mine controlled by M23
Fri 11 Jul 2025
The BBC's rare access to a mine controlled by M23 group in eastern Congo
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US slaps 30% tariff on South Africa
Thu 10 Jul 2025
US President Trump recently announced a new 30% tariff on imports from South Africa
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Ghanaians lured into football job scam
Wed 9 Jul 2025
Several young Ghanaians were trafficked to Nigeria under a fraudulent recruitment scheme
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First malaria drug for infants approved
Tue 8 Jul 2025
The first malaria treatment suitable for infants is approved for use
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How is Kenya marking the Saba Saba protests?
Mon 7 Jul 2025
Two people have reportedly died of gunshot wounds following protests in Kenya
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Nigeria's new opposition alliance to challenge Tinubu
Fri 4 Jul 2025
Nigeria's two main opposition leaders join new political party to challenge Bola Tinubu
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Militant attacks increase in Mali
Thu 3 Jul 2025
Jihadist fighters launch a series of attacks across numerous towns in Mali
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DRC children fathered by UN peacekeepers
Wed 2 Jul 2025
DRC mothers struggling to raise children fathered and abandoned by UN peacekeepers
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Why has polio re-emerged in Angola?
Tue 1 Jul 2025
Angola was certified polio-free in 2015 but is now facing a new outbreak of the disease
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Deaths after anti-government protests in Togo
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Activists say at least 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests in Togo
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A rise in child abductions in Mozambique
Fri 27 Jun 2025
At least 120 children have been captured by the Al-Shabaab group in Mozambique
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Youth-led protests erupt in Kenya
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Youth-led protests erupt again in Kenya over police brutality
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Chad: A rise in intercommunal violence
Wed 25 Jun 2025
There's been a new bout of intercommunal violence in Chad, according to the government
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Jihadists strike military base in Niger
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Soldiers and civilians reportedly killed after deadly jihadist attacks in western Niger
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Inside Cape Town's gang wars
Mon 23 Jun 2025
An investigation into how Cape Town has become South Africa's gang capital
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How different will the Rwanda-DRC peace deal be?
Fri 20 Jun 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a draft peace deal with Rwanda
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Nigeria: What's behind Benue state attacks?
Thu 19 Jun 2025
More than 200 people have been killed in a series of attacks across Benue state
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How Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis affects education
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis has severely affected the country’s education system
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Why did funeral plans for Zambia's ex-president Lungu cause a row?
Tue 17 Jun 2025
What caused funeral disagreements for Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu?
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South Africa’s township parents 'forced' to seek former white-only schools
Mon 16 Jun 2025
South Africa's education system forces children on long commutes for better education
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Are South African troops ‘stuck’ in DRC?
Fri 13 Jun 2025
The first group of South African troops deployed to DRC is returning home
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Why has Ghana’s nurse strike escalated?
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Ghanaian nurses escalate strike action after government fails to implement agreement
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Kenyan blogger dies in police custody
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Who was Albert Ojwang, the Kenyan blogger who died in police custody?
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Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Russia says the paramilitary group Wagner has accomplished its mission in Mali
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Uganda: World Bank lifts loan ban
Mon 9 Jun 2025
The World Bank says it's lifting a ban on loans to Uganda
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How is Africa affected by the US travel ban?
Fri 6 Jun 2025
Mixed reactions from seven African countries whose nationals are on USA travel ban list
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Lesotho: Why are mothers against 'bluetoothing'?
Thu 5 Jun 2025
Drug users in Lesotho are ingesting using a method with a high risk of spreading HIV
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Dozens killed in twin Mali attacks
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Twin attacks on an army base in Timbuktu and central Mali leave dozens of soldiers dead
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Africa to benefit most from Bill Gates fortune
Tue 3 Jun 2025
Bill Gates says he plans to give most of his billion dollar fortune to Africa
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
