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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Why has Kenya become part of the trafficking route to South Africa?
Tue 5 Mar 2024
Kenya is becoming a transit route for illegal migrants heading to South Africa, says IOM
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Calls for a war crimes court in Liberia
Mon 4 Mar 2024
Two civil wars have taken place in Liberia and there is still no war crimes tribunal
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Chad: What's going on and what next?
Fri 1 Mar 2024
An opposition leader in Chad is killed. What next as the country prepares for elections?
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Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Ghana's parliament passes a bill that further restricts the rights of LGBTQ people.
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A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Armed groups have agreed to leave Libya's capital, Tripoli
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Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Malawi's influential Catholic church has criticised President Chakwera’s leadership.
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Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?
Mon 26 Feb 2024
The number of migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic from West Africa rises sharply
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Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?
Fri 23 Feb 2024
More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg
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South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs
Thu 22 Feb 2024
South Africa’s economy is facing 'a tipping point'. What will the impact be?
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Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?
Wed 21 Feb 2024
The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package
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As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.
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How relevant is the African Union?
Mon 19 Feb 2024
The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent
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Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts
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Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Zambian Racheal Kundananji has shattered the pay glass ceiling in women’s football
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What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election
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What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Thousands of civilians flee recent conflict between M23 rebels and government forces.
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Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Host Ivory Coast wins Afcon but what will be the lasting legacy for the country
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Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?
Fri 9 Feb 2024
The Ugandan government says it's trying to rescue tranationals still trapped in Myanmar
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Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty
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Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?
Wed 7 Feb 2024
Africa's mining Indaba is in Cape Town.Does Africa have a say about its mineral wealth?
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Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?
Tue 6 Feb 2024
Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy is on the line
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Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire
Mon 5 Feb 2024
The death toll from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has risen to six.
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Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
Facebook celebrates 20th years on Sunday. What do Africans think about the platform?
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What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
Sudan's ex prime minister believes,Tagadum a civilian initiative can help end conflict.
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Why Italy is interested in Africa
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Italy is seeking a closer partnership with Africa to boost economic ties
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More than half a million people enter South Sudan to escape Sudan war
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Humanitarian agencies raise concern as Sudan war displaces over 500,000 to South Sudan
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Military led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit Ecowas, what effect will it have?
Mon 29 Jan 2024
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, to leave Ecowas ,how will it affect these countries?
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Bobi Wine on what the nomination of a documentary about his life for an Oscar means
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Musician turned politician has pursued political change with run ins with government
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Why the Somali armed group Al Shabaab is still a threat
Thu 25 Jan 2024
There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters
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Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Why is Africa, the youngest continent in the world, governed by older leaders?
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
