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 does Kenya’s non-NATO ally status mean?
Mon 27 May 2024
What does the status of non-NATO ally mean for Kenya and Africa?
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Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher?
Fri 24 May 2024
A United Nations expert says a genocide could be occurring in El-Fasher
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How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?
Thu 23 May 2024
First set of genetically modified non-biting mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti.
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How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa?
Wed 22 May 2024
An investigative report says EU funds are enabling human rights abuses in North Africa
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Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti?
Tue 21 May 2024
The first group of 200 Kenyan police officers is expected to arrive in Haiti in May.
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Who are the men behind an attempted coup in DR Congo ?
Mon 20 May 2024
The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has quashed an attempted coup
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Ethiopia: Why is the US calling for a ceasefire?
Fri 17 May 2024
The US calls for a nationwide ceasefire in Ethiopia after fighting in various regions.
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Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?
Thu 16 May 2024
Ex-Gambian minister Ousman Sonko has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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How can more Africans access clean cooking?
Wed 15 May 2024
A third of the world cooks with fuels producing toxic smoke: International Energy Agency
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Chad: Why are the election results being challenged?
Tue 14 May 2024
Chad’s opposition leader challenges the preliminary results of the presidential election
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Does Somalia still need a UN mission?
Mon 13 May 2024
In an unexpected move Somalia's government requests an end to U.N. political mission.
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Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?
Fri 10 May 2024
Human Rights Watch says ethnic cleansing has taken place in the city of El Geneina.
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Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?
Thu 9 May 2024
Kenya's government doctors sign agreement to end national strike after nearly 2 months
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West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?
Wed 8 May 2024
What next for French and US troops as they move out of the Sahel region?
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Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?
Tue 7 May 2024
The Olympic marathon champion on why he feared for his family after online abuse
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East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Mon 6 May 2024
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa.
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Why are US soldiers leaving Chad?
Fri 3 May 2024
The U.S. has withdrawn most of its troops stationed in Chad.
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Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?
Thu 2 May 2024
A court in the Central African Republic issues an arrest warrant for the ex-president
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Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?
Wed 1 May 2024
There are International concerns about a crisis brewing in Al-Fashir in Darfur
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Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?
Tue 30 Apr 2024
More than one hundred and sixty people have died in Kenya following heavy flooding
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How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Reflections 30 years after South Africa's first democratic elections
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Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Human Rights Watch alleges the killing of more than 220 civilians by Burkina Faso's army
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Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?
Thu 25 Apr 2024
The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations
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Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
Wed 24 Apr 2024
African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent
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What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
Tue 23 Apr 2024
The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.
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What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.
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A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
Thu 18 Apr 2024
A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis
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Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.
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Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
