Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Mozambique: heavy rainfall makes conditions worse for those badly affected in Cabo Delgado province
Thirty eight people confirmed dead after cyclone Kenneth hits northern Mozambique
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28/04/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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27/04/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Senegalese separatist movement - MFDC holds a mass meeting this weekend
The group is fighting for independence from Senegal
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Sudan resistant leaders say they are close to reaching an agreement with the military
Three generals already offered their resignation
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Cyclone Kenneth: Fears of flooding as heavy rains hit Mozambique
With winds of 220km/h flattening thousands of homes in low-lying areas
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Sudan: Pro-democracy protesters aim for one million people to turn out
They hope to compel to compel the army generals to hand over to a civilian government
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UNICEF say that cases of measles around the world have nearly trebled
What does this mean for Africa?
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Cyclone Kenneth makes landfall in northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania
Catastrophic flooding is expected
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South Africa mudslides kill at least 60
Mudslides and torrential rains kill at least 60 people in the city of Durban
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Tanzania on high-alert weather alarm
Cyclone Kenneth could hit Tanzania and neighbouring countries this week
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South Africa floods kill 60
Mudslides and torrential rains kill at least 60 people in the city of Durban
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Malawi trials new anti-malaria vaccine
Malawi is the first country to trial a new anti-Malaria vaccine on a large scale
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A new era for Uganda Airlines?
Uganda Airlines may see a comeback as President Museveni welcomes two new jets in Entebbe
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New anti-Malaria vaccine rolled out in Malawi
Malawi is the first country to trial a new anti-Malaria vaccine on a large scale
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Ethiopia-Eritrea border is closed again
No official reason has yet been provided for the closure by either country
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Ghana's chief Imam celebrates 100th birthday at Catholic church mass
The centenarian's decision was made to help encourage interfaith dialogue
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Algeria protests: Police 'detain top businessmen'
Four billionaires are being held over a corruption investigation, according to state TV.
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21/04/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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20/04/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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South Sudan rebel group threaten to withdraw from peace agreement
Despite the gesture of Pope Francis who kissed the feet of both factions last week
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South Africa: Church collapse during Easter service
At least 13 people have died and many injured
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Prime Minister resigns over Mali violence
A vote of no confidence was submitted by MPs who blamed him for mishandling the unrest
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'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenyan museum drawer
The huge creature is thought to have roamed east Africa 20 million years ago
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Alarming malnutrition rates reported in Ethiopia's Gedeo region
Tens of thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) in southern Ethiopia are affected
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Nigeria's top judge found guilty
A tribunal finds that Nigeria's top judge failed to declare his assets
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What fate for Sudan's former president al-Bashir?
Sudan's ex-President Omar al-Bashir is taken into a maximum security jail.
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Is the Kenyan police using Facebook to target criminal?
A suspected death squad is using Facebook to target suspected gang members
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Sudan's al-Bashir is jailed
Sudan's ex-President Omar al-Bashir is taken into a maximum security jail.
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AU gives Sudan military 15 days to transfer power to civilians
The military overthrew long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir last week
