Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Gabon coup foiled
Gabonese Government arrests five officials who stormed a radio station in coup attempt
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06/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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05/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Zimbabwe 'Asks For Applicants for Striking Doctors' Jobs'
Zimbabwe's government has advertised for candidates to replace striking doctors
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Bankers Arrested Over 'Mozambique fraud'
The fraud scheme allegedly involved loans to state-owned companies in Mozambique
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Outrage at Pregnancy Tests for Kenyan Schoolgirls
Teachers in Kenya's Narok County say pregnancy and FGM tests for pupils are demeaning
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03/01/2019 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Church Says DR Congo Polls Produced A 'Clear Winner'
Catholic bishops say that there was a clear winner among the 21 presidential candidates
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Boko Haram Militants Killed In Niger Raids
More than 280 militants have been killed near the border with Nigeria, according to Niger
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Mozambican Ex-Minister Held In South Africa
South Africa extends the detention of the former Mozambican finance minister
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Arrest Warrant Issued For Ethiopia's Ex-Spy Chief
Ethiopia issues a warrant for the arrest of the country's former head of Intelligence
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A Tense DRC Awaits Election Result
DR Congo is on tenterhooks awaiting the elections results
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President Omar al-Bashir Allies' Urge Him To Step Down
Twenty-two Sudanese parties in alliance with ruling NCP call fro transitional government.
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Sudan government defectors call for end to Bashir's rule
Umbrella alliance of 22 parties in ruling coalition call on President Bashir to step down.
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Sudan to investigate killing of protesters
Opposition parties pull out of ruling coalition and call on President Bashir to step down
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President Bashir ignores major demonstrations on the streets of Sudan
Police used tear gas and bullets to disperse anti-government protests in Khartoum.
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Sudan unrest continues as President Bashir prepares to address the nation
Thousands of protesters demonstrated in Khartoum to demand that President Al-Bashir.
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DRC Awaits Results After Contentious Vote
The DRC government responds to accusations of widespread irregularities in elections.
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30/12/2018 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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29/12/2018 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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28/12/2018 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Protestors show no sign of backing down in Sudan
Demonstrations have taken place in the capital, Khartoum, and other cities.
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Sudan demonstrations enter ninth day
Thousands are demonstrating calling for President Omar Bashir to step down
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27/12/2018 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Protests Continue In The East Of DRC Ahead Of Elections.
Tear gas has been fired at protesters angry who are angry about the delays
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Tear Gas Used To Disperse Election Protesters in DRC
Protestors continue to calls for the right to vote in the country's upcoming elections
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DRC Election: Protestors Unhappy With Delays.
Protestors are unhappy that several places have been left out of Sunday's vote.
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Anti-Government Protests Grow In Sudan
Anti-government protestors are calling for President Omar al-Bashir to step down.
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Elections Delayed In Parts Of DRC
Electoral Commission excludes three cities from upcoming presidential elections
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End Of Year Quiz
How well do you remember the events of 2018?