Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Sudan protests enter ninth day
Thousands of demonstrators join the streets asking for President Bashir to step down
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Sudan protestors want one million strong turnout to demand civilian rule
The soldiers have been making concessions
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Sudan military leaders reach agreement with opposition alliance
The two sides have agreed to rotate control of the sovereign council
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Sudan landslide: Race to find survivors
The UN says at least 370 people have died after a landslide in Sudan’s Darfur region
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Sudan government forces and ex al-Bashir loyalist exchange gunfire
There has been heavy gunfire in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.
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Sudan Frees Opposition Activists
The latest from Khartoum on opposition figures released.
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Sudan fighting underway despite ceasefire
Outbreaks of violence continue in Sudan despite a ceasefire.
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Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave
Thousands have left Khartoum, but the situation is getting worse for those left behind
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Sudan conflict: US president Joe Biden orders sanctions
US president Joe Biden authorised sanctions against Sudan. What impact that could have?
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Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians
Sudan’s warring sides agree a deal to protect civilians and allow a safe passage for aid
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Sudan conflict: A year in review
As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far
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Sudan conflict causing food insecurity
We speak to a farmer who had to flee Sudan due to the ongoing conflict
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Sudan ceasefire in doubt as artillery heard
Ceasefire in Sudan appears to be in doubt as gunfire still heard across the capital
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Sudan bans female genital mutilation
Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen dies aged 79
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Sudan and rebel faction sign surprise deal
The Sudanese government and the SPLM-N agree on a pathway for future peace talks
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Sudan agrees al-Bashir must face ICC
Sudan agrees those wanted by the International Criminal Court should appear there
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Sudan activists accuse RSF of massacre
Pro democracy activists said more than 100 people have been killed in Sudan
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Students killed in Kenya classroom collapse
At least seven pupils died after a classroom collapsed on students at a primary school
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Striking Kenyan Doctors Sent To Prison
A Kenyan court sentences representatives of striking doctors to a month in prison.
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Street battles dash hopes of Sudan Eid ceasefire
More shelling in Khartoum as efforts to impose ceasefire before end of Eid al-Fitr, fail.
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Stranded: Exposing the UK’s immigration scammers
BBC investigates rogue 'relocation agents' who offer fake documents and promises of work
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Storm Ana hits southern Africa
Mozambique, Malawi and Madagascar launch rescue operations as dozens die in floods
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Steve Biko inquest reopens in South Africa
South Africa reopens an inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko
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Special Edition: The 2018 Komla Dumor Awards Discussion Panel
Waihiga Mwarua is joined by an expert panel as they explore politics in the digital age.
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Special edition: Isha Sesay on women's representation in the media
Join journalist Isha Sesay and BBC's Bola Mosuro for a special edition of Africa Today
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Spain Agrees To Take Migrant Ship Barred By Italy And Malta
Spain offers port for boat with 600 + migrants, many from sub-Saharan Africa
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Southern Africa braces itself for Cyclone Freddy
Madagascar is lashed by high winds and heavy rain as the cyclone makes landfall
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South Sudanese troops charged with rape and murder
But will there also be justice for South Sudanese civilians who have been brutalised?
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South Sudanese leaders participate in spiritual retreat at Vatican City
President Salva Kiir and vice president Riek Machar attend retreat hosted by Pope Francis
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South Sudanese Academic Detained For Weeks Without Charge
Wife of detained South Sudanese academic Peter Biar Ajack speaks of family ordeal in Juba