Focus on Africa Podcast
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
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What can the breakaway confederation do without Ecowas?
Mon 8 Jul 2024
The military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso form a breakaway confederation.
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Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks?
Fri 5 Jul 2024
The Burkina Faso’s military’s ability to tackle jihadists attacks in the spotlight.
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Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year?
Thu 4 Jul 2024
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir had pledged to hold elections in December 2024
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Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa?
Wed 3 Jul 2024
Britain and France, who share major links with Africa are holding elections this week
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Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?
Tue 2 Jul 2024
Over 30 people killed in Nigeria, in attacks by suspected female suicide bombers
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South Africa has a new coalition government
Mon 1 Jul 2024
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government.
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Sierra Leone has banned child marriage
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Sierra Leone's parliament this week approved a law banning child marriage
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Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Ministers of Ecowas countries meet to discuss the formation of a new regional force
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Why tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are showing no signs of easing
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Somalia recently accused Ethiopian troops of “illegally” crossing into its territory.
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Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors?
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Young people in Kenya have once again taken to the streets to protest
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A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia
Mon 24 Jun 2024
A Namibian court rules that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional
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Kenya: Why are these protests different?
Fri 21 Jun 2024
A new generation of young Kenyans are protesting against unpopular tax proposals.
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How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Intense heat in Saudi Arabia leads to the deaths of hundreds of Muslim pilgrims.
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The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Amnesty International says Egypt is deporting fleeing refugees from Sudan.
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Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Kenya's government scraps some proposed taxes after a public outcry.
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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Female students at the University of Juba said they were beaten by police
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Is democracy working in Nigeria?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, marks 25 years of democracy
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What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
Thu 13 Jun 2024
The city of el-Fasher could imminently fall to rebel forces, warns the US envoy to Sudan.
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Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Tunisia: Several hundred people are in prison, just for failing to pay their debts
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Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Around two million children in northern Nigeria are severely malnourished, says MSF
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How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Somalia gets a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast
Fri 7 Jun 2024
It's one year since we launched the Focus on Africa Podcast.
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Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.
Thu 6 Jun 2024
Sudan reaffirms commitment to constructing a Russian naval base on the Red Sea.
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What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?
Wed 5 Jun 2024
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa. Mr Lavrov is seeking support.
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How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?
Tue 4 Jun 2024
South Korea and African nations meet at a cooperation summit in Seoul
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South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?
Mon 3 Jun 2024
Who will South Africa's African National Congress party choose as its coalition partner?
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Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country?
Fri 31 May 2024
The US has imposed sanctions on Uganda’s parliament speaker and others over corruption
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Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu’s term in office, how has he fared?
Thu 30 May 2024
We review a year of Bola Tinubu's tenure as Nigeria's President
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Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?
Wed 29 May 2024
Burkina Faso looks unlikely to return to democratic rule soon
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What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?
Tue 28 May 2024
The access to illegal arms is on the rise in Kenya
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
