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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What does the United States want from Africa?
Tue 23 Jan 2024
The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a four-nation tour of the continent
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Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Joseph Boakai sworn as Liberia's new president what will be his main challenges?
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Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Violent crime is soaring in South Africa with the murder rate at a 20-year high.
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Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Sierra Leonean high court allows ex-president,charged with treason, to leave country.
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Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray
Wed 17 Jan 2024
More than 200 people have starved to death in Tigray
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Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?
Tue 16 Jan 2024
Zambia is facing its worst cholera crisis for over forty years
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Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Mon 15 Jan 2024
Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks
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WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
Fri 12 Jan 2024
For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.
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Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Presidential elections are due to be held in the Comoros on 14 January
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Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
Wed 10 Jan 2024
What are the reasons behind South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ ?
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Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
Tue 9 Jan 2024
Kenya’s shift to a visa-free regime for visitors has come into force, but is it working?
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The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
Mon 8 Jan 2024
The BBC has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the late televangelist TB Joshua
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Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Fri 5 Jan 2024
Troops from the Southern African bloc will help fight the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC
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Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Thu 4 Jan 2024
Sierra Leone's former president charged with treason over alleged role in a coup plot
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Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Wed 3 Jan 2024
Somaliland’s decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia
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Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
Tue 2 Jan 2024
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power load -shedding crisis ?
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South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
New Year's Day 2024
2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa
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Sudan conflict: A year in review
Fri 29 Dec 2023
As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far
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The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
Thu 28 Dec 2023
We look at the legacy of the acclaimed South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema
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Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Nigerians given free train rides and a 50% discount on bus fares over the festive period
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What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Boxing Day 2023
Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State leaving over 140 dead
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Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?
Christmas Day 2023
Are cocoa farmers benefiting from a rise in Chocolate sales?
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What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?
Fri 22 Dec 2023
What next for the Sudanese people, as the RSF forces take key towns.
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How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?
Thu 21 Dec 2023
With Houthi rebel attacks affecting Red Sea shipping routes should Africa be concerned?
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Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution
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Guinea oil terminal blast kills at least 8
Tue 19 Dec 2023
An explosion at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry kills at least 8 people
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DR Congo elections: What's at stake?
Mon 18 Dec 2023
What's at stake in the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
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Have 22 Ugandans been trafficked to Myanmar?
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Ugandan government says at least 22 Ugandans are being held captive in Myanmar
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Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Tension once again flares in DR Congo, following a largely unobserved truce
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COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit
Wed 13 Dec 2023
COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit in Dubai. Did it go far enough?
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
