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Focus on Africa Episodes

  1. South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn In

    Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in during the first sitting of renewed National Assembly

  2. South Africa court rules lockdown restrictions 'irrational'

    South Africa has had some of the most restrictive lockdown measures in the world

  3. South Africa Court open to review Zuma's judgement

    Former president Jacob Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail for contempt of court

  4. South Africa considers importing Russian crude

    South Africa's energy minister says Russian oil is not on the sanctions list

  5. South Africa building fire: What happened to survivors?

    More than 70 people died in the Usindiso building in central Johannesburg in 2023

  6. South Africa awaits Ramaphosa future

    Uncertainty in South Africa over the President's future

  7. South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war - Ramaphosa

    Mr Ramaphosa did not say who had made the approach

  8. South Africa approves ground-breaking HIV prevention

    It is hoped the move will empower women and reduce infections

  9. South Africa and Nigeria leaders meet in solidarity against xenophobia

    Buhari meets Ramaphosa in South Africa weeks after condemning attacks on foreigners there

  10. Son of Equatorial Guinea's president on trial in France

    Teodorin Obiang denies all allegations including amassing a fortune from public funds.

  11. Son of Angola's president: It's competence not nepotism

    Son of Angola's President Jose Eduoardo Dos Santos talks nepotism, succession and wealth

  12. Somaliland pull out troops from disputed town

    The self-declared Somaliland republic withdraw troops from town after deadly violence

  13. Somaliland election: What do we need to know?

    Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension

  14. Somalians call for a boycott of French goods

    Somalia and Mali are among countries angered by remarks by the French president

  15. Somalia’s new president

    It’s a return to the country’s top job for Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

  16. Somalia's president urges citizens to fight against al-Shabab

    Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed a rally in the capital Mogadishu

  17. Somalia's new president invites Al Shabaab members to denounce violence and rebuild the country

    Somalia's new president invites Al Shabaab to denounce violence and rebuild the country

  18. Somalia's death toll rises following blast

    Somalia's death toll rises and Kenya's elections boss defends his decision not to quit

  19. Somalia: Thousands trapped in severe flooding

    Thousands of people are trapped in flooded areas following heavy rains in Somalia

  20. Somalia: The “hole” at the heart of a seized arms ship

    There are tensions in the Horn between Somalia and Puntland over a seized arms cargo ship

  21. Somalia: Red Cross share concerns about impact of coronavirus

    There are fears that the true numbers of cases in the country are being under-reported

  22. Somalia: President Farmajo reverses decision to extend term

    Heavy fighting in Mogadishu has forced 100,000 people to flee, the UN says

  23. Somalia: President appoints new prime minister

    President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed chose Mohamed Hussein Roble

  24. Somalia: al-Shabab hotel siege leaves several dead

    Somalia’s Environment Minister was one of those caught up in the attack

  25. Somalia says Al Shabab attacked military base

    Al Shabab claim they've killed several Somali forces

  26. Somalia reacts to criticism over presidential extension

    Somalia rebuffed partner countries who criticized extension of the presidential mandate

  27. Somalia President withdraws PM's executive powers

    Somalia President 'Farmajo' strips PM of the ability to hire or fire government officials

  28. Somalia offers US control of port

    Somaliland rejects attempt by Somalia to give the US  control of a port and airbase

  29. Somalia has a new President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo

    Somalia has a new President. S. Africa deploys army ahead of State of Nation address

  30. Somalia Grants Fishing Licences To China

    Tuna fishing licences granted to Chinese fishing boats off Somali coast

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