Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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23/09/2021 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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23/09/2021 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Tensions in Tunisia rise as President keeps extraordinary powers
Tunisia on an 'uncertain path' following the President's decision to dissolve Parliament
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Kenya removed from UK travel red list
Arrivals will be still required to isolate for 10 days and pay for tests
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South Sudan MP criticises lack of security in Tumbura
More than 250 people have been killed in deadly clashes in Western Equatoria
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Failed military takeover in Sudan
Authorities say a coup has been foiled and forty officers have been arrested
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A coup in Sudan thwarted
Authorities say a coup attempt has been foiled and forty officers arrested
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Attempted coup in Sudan
Government and military sources say the coup was foiled, and several arrested
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"Hotel Rwanda" hero convicted
Paul Rusesabagina is given 25 years for terrorism by Kigali court
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Rwandan government critic sentenced to 25 years
"Hotel Rwanda" hero, Paul Rusesabagina, is convicted of terrorism
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Paul Rusesabagina is convicted of terrorism
Former Rwandan hotelier, Paul Rusesabagina, found guilty of terrorism
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ECOWAS pushes for Guinea elections in six months
ECOWAS imposes sanctions and travel bans on Guinea coup leaders
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Ethiopia PM defends his Government against US sanctions
The statement comes as US President announced sanctions on those impeding aid in Tigray
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ECOWAS imposes sanctions on Guinea's junta
ECOWAS imposes travel ban on Guinea's coup leaders who ousted President Alpha Conde'
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Somali president cuts PM's power as rift widens
President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed's mandate expired in February
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West Africa leaders consider way out of Guinea crisis
There are indications the regional leaders could be considering sanctions
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West African leaders holding summit to discuss the coup in Guinea
Ghana is hosting the summit in Accra.
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Fuel price hikes in Kenya
Kenyans brace for highest ever fuel price rise
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Emir kidnapped in Nigeria
A prominent emir has been kidnapped in Nigeria
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Several killed in Mogadishu blast
A bomb in the Somali capital kills several people
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Mauritius battles surge in Covid-19 cases
Mauritius’ healthcare system comes under increased pressure after Covid infections rise
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Guinea’s coup leaders start cross-party talks
Guinea’s main opposition leader is among those in talks with the military junta
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Rwandan businessman gunned down in Mozambique
Revocant Karemangingo was shot on the outskirts of the Mozambican capital, Maputo
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Nigerian prisoners escape after raid by gunmen
About 240 inmates were freed after armed attackers stormed a jail in Nigeria's Kogi state
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Mass jailbreak in Nigeria after raid by gunmnen
More than 200 prisoners escaped after gunmen attacked the prison in Nigeria’s Kogi state
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ECOWAS envoys visited Guinea’s ousted president
The West African regional bloc delegation says ousted President Alpha Condé is well
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ECOWAS delegation arrives in Guinea to meet coup leaders
A delegation from the West African regional body, ECOWAS, has arrived in Conakry
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ECOWAS meets Guinea Generals
A delegation from the West African regional body, ECOWAS, arrives in Conakry
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Hundreds displaced from Kenya's Laikipia conservation area
Hundreds displaced from Kenya's Rift Valley
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09/09/2021 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.