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Focus on Africa Episodes

  1. South Africa's Anti-Migrant March Turns Violent

    Hundreds have protested in the capital Pretoria today

  2. Angola's Newly Identified Primate

    The dwarf galago has a distinctive call

  3. MTN Offices in Nigeria 'Vandalised'

    South African-owned business targeted following attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

  4. Guinea Health Sector Still Reeling from Ebola

    Experts say mother and infant services have yet to recover

  5. 22/02/2017 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  6. 22/02/2017 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  7. 22/02/2017 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  8. Ghana's New President Laments State of Economy

    He says debt left by Mahama is greater than that of all previous governments together.

  9. Robert Mugabe Celebrates 93rd Birthday

    Zimbabwean president uses occasion to say the people still want him in power.

  10. South Africa Remembers WW1 Tragedy

    More than 600 black South Africans left to drown after SS Mendi accident.

  11. Nigerian Muslim Leader Links Polygamy to Terrorism

    Emir of Kano warns poor men against taking multiple wives.

  12. First African Winner of Young Scientist Prize

    Ghana's Dr Francis Hasford explains his cancer-scanning innovation.

  13. South Sudan Declares Famine in Unity State

    UN says 100,000 people face starvation in world's first famine in six years.

  14. 19/02/2017 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  15. 18/02/2017 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  16. Health Experts Blast Tanzania HIV Clinic Closures

    Forty services have been stopped because government believes they cater to gay people.

  17. Kenya to Tap Phone Networks

    Civil society organisations criticise move which comes ahead of national elections.

  18. Combatting the Armyworm Crop Threat

    Experts formulate plan on how to halt the spread of the pest.

  19. DRC Election Delay Prompts International Concern

    Congolese budget minister says country cannot afford presidential vote this year.

  20. Malawi's Fees Strike Ends

    Students return to school after a four-month dispute.

  21. Malawi Enacts Freedom of Information Bill

    Similar laws exist in Nigeria, South Africa and Sierra Leone.

  22. 2017 Komla Dumor Award Launches in Malawi

    The yearly BBC prize nurtures African journalism talent.

  23. Kenya: Doctors' Union Reps Released From Jail

    Patients suffer as doctors' strike continues.

  24. Ivory Coast Journalists Face 'False News' Charges

    State prosecutor claims news coverage undermined state security.

  25. Is Charles Taylor Meddling In Politics From Jail?

    Former Liberian president is serving a 50-year sentence for war crimes.

  26. Emergency Summit On Armyworm Crop Danger

    Thirteen African countries have gathered in Zimbabwe to discuss how to beat the pest.

  27. Cameroon Activists In Court For 'Treason'

    English-speakers contend they are marginalised by Francophone majority.

  28. Kenyan Doctors' Unions Undeterred by Jail Sentence

    High Court ruling finds officials in contempt of previous order to end strike.

  29. Kenya Jails Union Reps Over Doctors' Strike

    High Court sentences six officials sentenced to one month in prison.

  30. 12/02/2017 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

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