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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UN: Record number of aid workers killed in 2024
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Sudan, South Sudan, and Nigeria among top 10 dangerous places for humanitarian workers
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Exploring Africa-Japan trade ties
Fri 22 Aug 2025
A Japan-Africa summit proposes stronger economic collaboration
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Uganda to take deported migrants from USA
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Uganda reaches an agreement with the US to take in some failed asylum seekers
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Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists
Wed 20 Aug 2025
At least two journalists disappear in Ethiopia raising concerns over media freedom
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DRC M23 miss peace deal deadline
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Why did M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo walk away from peace talks with the government?
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Can South Africa's national dialogue help solve its problems?
Mon 18 Aug 2025
South Africa launches a national dialogue to help shape the country’s next chapter
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Nigeria negotiates $346m arms deal with US
Fri 15 Aug 2025
The US weapons sale to Nigeria is likely to include precision bombs and rockets
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The Gambia: Why was a baby girl cut?
Thu 14 Aug 2025
The death of a one-month-old baby girl from FGM in The Gambia, has sparked outrage.
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Sudan's conflict: The impact on children
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Children in Sudan are "reduced to skin and bones", aid agency says
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Mali: Another alleged attempted coup
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Soldiers and generals have been arrested in Mali accused of an alleged attempted coup
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Activists block foreigners from South African hospitals
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Dozens of anti-migrant groups in South Africa have reportedly blocked healthcare services
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How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?
Fri 8 Aug 2025
The Zambian government has dismissed public risk concerns at a mining spillage site
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Deadly clash at Uganda- South Sudan border
Thu 7 Aug 2025
Several military clashes reported in the border region shared by South Sudan and Uganda
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Rwanda agrees migrant deal with the US
Wed 6 Aug 2025
Rwanda says it will accept up to 250 migrants from the US
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Ghana: resurgence of violence in Bawku
Tue 5 Aug 2025
Soldiers deployed to Bawku, in Ghana’s Upper East Region, after attacks on two schools
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The women luring girls into sex trade in Kenya
Mon 4 Aug 2025
How women in Kenya have involved children as young as 13 in the sex trade in Kenya
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DR Congo's football deal with FC Barcelona
Fri 1 Aug 2025
DR Congo's sports minister says deal with Barcelona is a partnership not a sponsorship
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What is fuelling Angola's fuel protests?
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Several people have died after widespread protests in Angola against fuel price rises
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Nigeria: Why kidnappers killed 35 hostages despite paid ransoms
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Kidnappers reportedly killed 35 people in Zamfara state, even after ransom was paid
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Who is behind a church attack in DR Congo?
Tue 29 Jul 2025
More than 40 people were attacked during a vigil in the town of Komanda, DRC
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Somalia: The “hole” at the heart of a seized arms ship
Mon 28 Jul 2025
There are tensions in the Horn between Somalia and Puntland over a seized arms cargo ship
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Who are the CAR commanders jailed for war crimes?
Fri 25 Jul 2025
The ICC jails two members of a militia in the Central African Republic for war crimes
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Ghana’s special clinic for cleft lip patients
Thu 24 Jul 2025
A new centre to treat cleft lip condition in West Africa
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How has Goma changed under M23 fighters?
Wed 23 Jul 2025
M23 took control of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, six months ago
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Can solar power fix South Africa's electricity problems?
Tue 22 Jul 2025
How are young people in South Africa overcoming electricity supply shortages?
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Why Burkina Faso discarded its Electoral Commission
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Burkina Faso's military rulers say the interior ministry will handle future elections
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Sudan: Why North Kordofan is being targeted?
Fri 18 Jul 2025
More than 450 civilians were reportedly killed by RSF in Sudan’s North Kordofan State
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Cameroon's president seeks re-election at age 92
Thu 17 Jul 2025
The world's oldest head of state, Paul Biya, is aiming to extend his 43 years in power
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Kenyan protests: Impact on mental health
Wed 16 Jul 2025
An activist shares her mental health journey after violent protests in Kenyan capital
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US deportees causing concern in South Sudan
Tue 15 Jul 2025
South Sudanese voice concern for safety following arrival of eight deportees from the US
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
