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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A personal objection to the Rwanda asylum plan
Tue 12 Dec 2023
A personal objection against the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
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Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Egypt’s President Sisi seeks a third consecutive term despite a crumbling economy
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Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?
Fri 8 Dec 2023
The UN Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo. Why now?
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Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Congestion at South Africa's Durban port causing costly delays for shipping companies
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Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria
Wed 6 Dec 2023
Nigeria says the drone attack in the north west, was "an accident". So what went wrong?
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Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?
Tue 5 Dec 2023
The US ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the government in Niamey
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A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone
Mon 4 Dec 2023
Six Sierra Leonean girls have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring.
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World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?
Fri 1 Dec 2023
World Aids Day: a landmark ruling for women forcefully sterilised for being HIV-Positive
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Why COP28 matters to Africa
Thu 30 Nov 2023
COP28 gets underway in Dubai. What is it and why does it matter?
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Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Nearly 74,000 children are reportedly under siege in Mali's historic city of Timbuktu
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How safe are South Africa's mines?
Tue 28 Nov 2023
Eleven miners have been killed in an accident at a platinum mine in South Africa
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Was there an attempted coup in Sierra Leone?
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Sierra Leone's President calls for unity after government says it repelled an attack
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Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
Fri 24 Nov 2023
What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei?
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Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?
Thu 23 Nov 2023
Why did talks between Ethiopia’s government and the Oromo rebel group end with no deal?
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What is President Weah's legacy in Liberia?
Wed 22 Nov 2023
As Liberians wait to swear in their President-elect we look back at George Weah's tenure
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Why no plastic pollution deal was reached
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Talks held in Kenya have failed to establish a global treaty on plastic pollution
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Can African- led negotiations achieve peace for Sudan?
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Peacebuilding experts have been meeting in Cairo to discuss ending the conflict in Sudan
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What reparations does Africa want?
Fri 17 Nov 2023
What reparations should be paid to Africa for the transatlantic slave trade?
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Is Zimbabwe's political opposition in disarray?
Thu 16 Nov 2023
What's going on within Zimbabwe's political landscape?
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Madagascar braces for controversial election
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Madagascar’s election follows months of protests, as most candidates call for boycott
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Why are Nigeria's labour unions striking again?
Tue 14 Nov 2023
Why are Nigeria's labour unions striking again?
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Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Thousands in the Horn of Africa and neighbouring countries have been uprooted by floods
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Liberia's runoff election: What to expect?
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Liberians return to the polls in a runoff election between George Weah and Joseph Boakai
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Sudan: What is happening in West Dafur?
Thu 9 Nov 2023
Witnesses have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of targeting non-Arabs
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Amhara: What's going on?
Wed 8 Nov 2023
The ongoing fighting in Amhara is leading to an escalation in violence
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Is Africa contributing to AI development
Tue 7 Nov 2023
AI is changing lives in Africa, is the continent contributing to systems being built?
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Somalia: Thousands trapped in severe flooding
Mon 6 Nov 2023
Thousands of people are trapped in flooded areas following heavy rains in Somalia
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Global concern over the spread of dengue fever
Fri 3 Nov 2023
What is dengue fever and why is it spreading around the world?
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DR Congo conflict: How children are impacted
Thu 2 Nov 2023
How the conflict in DR Congo is having a devastating impact on children
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Facebook accused of stoking Ethiopia's conflict
Wed 1 Nov 2023
Facebook accused of permitting hate speech during Ethiopia's two-year conflict
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
