Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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18/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Eastleigh district of Nairobi shutdown in solidarity with Somali Kenyans
Somali Kenyans are often blamed for these kinds of attacks
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Fashion forward or fashion faux pas?
Photos of Zambia's customs officers in their new uniforms is trending on social media
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The latest from Kenya, with 21 dead and 8 militants under arrest.
The attackers were killed after a stand-off with the police, lasting almost twenty hours.
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The shocking killing of an investigative journalist in Ghana
Ahmed Hussein Suale was shot dead outside his house
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Ghanaian slam artist on corruption and the environment
Kwame recently released an album called Mud House combining spoken word and poetry
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Mnangagwa calls for calm in Zimbabwe
The President spoke for the first time since the unrest
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Kenya attack update
The day after Al Shabaab militants stormed a hotel and office complex in Nairobi
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Al Shabab claims attack on Nairobi hotel
Armed group attacked a luxury hotel complex in the suburbs of Kenya's capital
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Ivory Coast's former president aquitted
Former Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo is acquitted by the International Criminal Court
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Explosions Rock Kenya's Capital
Explosions and gunshots rock hotel in the suburbs of Nairobi
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Zimbabweans call further protests
Activity in Zimbabwe grinds to a halt following a mass strike over hiked fuel prices
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Nigeria Chief Justice no-show
He was expected to defend himself against allegations that he failed to declare assets
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Zimbabwe price hike triggers further strikes
Activity in Zimbabwe grinds to a halt following a mass strike over hiked fuel prices
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13/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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12/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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UN Discusses The Fallout Of The DRC Elections
Losing presidential candidate Martin Fayulu to contest results in court.
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UN Security Council Discuss The Outcome of The DRC Election
Presidential contender Martin Fayulu to challenge elections result in court.
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11/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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10/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Losing Congolese Presidential Candidate Fayulu to Contest Election Results In Court
The defeated candidate admitted his challenge had little chance of success.
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Tshisekedi declared provisional winner in DR Congo
DR Congo: Felix Tshisekedi scores a surprise election victory
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Sudan Police shoot at protesters
Sudan demonstrations asking President Bashir to step down enter fourth day
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DRC Election results due today
Anticipation heightens as CENI says it will reveal winner later on Wednesday
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Sudan enters fourth week of protest
Sudan’s Bashir warns demonstrators to be careful what they wish for
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Miss Algeria trolled online
Algeria picks black woman for the first time in national beauty pageant
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Egypt to host CAF 2019
Egypt beat South Africa in winning the challenge to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Egypt to host CAF 2019
Egypt has been picked over South Africa as the host for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
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Gabonese opposition party reacts to attempted coup
Gabon's government say they killed two of seven officers who attempted a coup on Monday
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Nigeria's ACPN launches new candidate
Oby Ezekwesili of the ACPN party launches new manifesto ahead of presidential elections.