Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Hundreds Die of Cholera Outbreak in DRC, WHO Warns
World Heath Organization says cholera outbreak in DRC has reached 'worrying proportions'
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Humanitarians working in Sudan speak
Humanitarians providing help in Sudan speak on why it is the world's biggest crisis
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Human Rights Watch Says Cameroon's Military Forcefully Deported 100,000 Nigerian Asylum Seekers
Cameroonian army accused of human rights violations against refugees fleeing Boko Haram
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Huge New Free Trade Area Opens In Djibouti
The Chinese built facility is said to be the largest of its kind in Africa.
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Huge inflation ahead of Zimbabwe’s election
The country is holding presidential elections in August, with the economy a major issue
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Huge fire in Kenya park controlled
Tsavo, a popular tourist destination, has been hit hard by Covid-19
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How young people swung the UK election
What impact will the results have on African economies and politics?
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How will UK immigration rules affect African students?
Many students from Africa to lose right to bring their families to the UK
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How will new US tariffs affect Lesotho?
President Trump imposes a 50% tariff on Lesotho, one of the highest rates on a country
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How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?
South Korea and African nations meet at a cooperation summit in Seoul
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How the recruitment of a Ugandan national to Myanmar turned into a nightmare.
A Ugandan national shares his personal story with us after being trafficked to Myanmar
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How Sudanese Christians celebrate Christmas in exile
Thousands of Sudanese Christians face Christmas away from home as the Sudan war continues
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How Sudan's clans endanger Sahel security
Hemedti and al-Burhan's clan ties threaten to push Sudan's civil war beyond its borders
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How South Africa’s drug trade is rooted in apartheid rule
South Africa has become a key player in the global drugs trade
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How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings
South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries
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How Social media is fuelling the flames of ethnic violence in Ethiopia
Digital rights group says Facebook posts play a key role in stirring public anger
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How smuggled arms fuel Nigeria's communal clashes
Major study reveals sources of weapons
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How Senegal's capital turned into a 'battlefield'
Dakar ‘emptied’ after days of violent protests in support of Ousmane Sonko
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How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?
The Zambian government has dismissed public risk concerns at a mining spillage site
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How safe are South Africa's mines?
Eleven miners have been killed in an accident at a platinum mine in South Africa
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How relevant is the African Union?
The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent
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How Nigeria's fuel subsidy cut hit Benin
Benin's fuel prices spike as Nigeria drops subsidised petrol
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How Niger’s coup affects the Sahel
Burkina Faso and Mali warn ECOWAS not to use force to restore President Bazoum
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How is Sudan’s health system coping?
More than 3000 people have been wounded from the ongoing fighting
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How is Kenya marking the Saba Saba protests?
Two people have reportedly died of gunshot wounds following protests in Kenya
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How is Africa affected by the US travel ban?
Mixed reactions from seven African countries whose nationals are on USA travel ban list
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How has Goma changed under M23 fighters?
M23 took control of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, six months ago
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How fake medicines could be contributing to the deaths of over half a million Africans
The UN says around 500,000 Africans could be dying because of fake medicines
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How does Saudi Arabia intend to mediate the crisis in Sudan?
Both sides in Sudan's conflict look for a solution in talks chaired by Saudi Arabia
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How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Somalia gets a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.