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Focus on Africa Episodes

  1. As the AU welcomes the release of Cameroon's kidnapped children, we ask: should it be doing more?

    What else should the AU be doing about the crisis in Cameroon?

  2. As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?

    Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.

  3. As elections loom in DR Congo, the opposition say security forces have killed two of their supporters

    Congolese police deny allegations they've killed two opposition supporters in clashes

  4. Artemis II: Africa on the space frontier

    NASA's Artemis II mission reignites interest in Africa's own quest to explore space

  5. Arrests over Malawi's 'vampire' lynch mobs

    Malawi cracks down on mobs attacking people accused of sucking blood

  6. Arrests made in Nigeria over mummified bodies

    Police make arrests in Nigeria over several mummified bodies discovered in Benin City

  7. Arrests follow protests in Eritrea's capital

    Protests in the Eritrean capital Asmara lead to arrests and an internet shutdown

  8. Arrests ahead of Uganda presidential inauguration

    At least 41 people detained for "planning to disrupt the inauguration ceremony"

  9. Arrests ahead of Uganda presidential inauguration

    At least 41 people are detained for "planning to disrupt the inauguration ceremony"

  10. Armyworms attack crops across Southern Africa

    The pests have destroyed entire maize fields in Zambia.

  11. Are you addicted to your smartphone?

    How do you navigate excessive smartphone use?

  12. Are women under represented in Zimbabwe’s elections?

    Of the 22 candidates running for the presidential seat only four are women

  13. Are weight-loss drugs a magic bullet?

    Weight-loss jabs are gaining popularity in Africa. We follow one women's journey.

  14. Are treason charges being weaponized in Africa?

    Why are key opposition figures in some African countries facing allegations of treason ?

  15. Are South African troops ‘stuck’ in DRC?

    The first group of South African troops deployed to DRC is returning home

  16. Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?

    Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.

  17. Are more women delaying motherhood?

    Across the world the average age of mothers is rising. What’s behind the trend?

  18. Are Kenyan police managing the Haiti crisis?

    We get a report from Haiti's capital, which is almost entirely controlled by gangs

  19. Are Gen Z investing for vibes?

    Gen Z are turning to social media for financial advice

  20. Are Ethiopians backing the country's sweeping political changes?

    Ethiopia is going through sweeping political changes, so what do ordinary citizens think?

  21. Are DR Congo and M23 rebels nearing a peace deal?

    The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a framework agreement for a peace deal

  22. Are dating apps the answer to finding love?

    Around 350 million people worldwide are using dating apps to find love

  23. Are climate change pledges helping small farmers in Africa?

    Do those at the One Planet Summit, underway in Paris, articulate these farmers' needs?

  24. Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?

    More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg

  25. Are billionaires good for Africa?

    The number of billionaires on the continent is rising

  26. Are beauty products serving black women?

    A recent study found that many products marketed for black women contain health hazards.

  27. Archaeologists discover a forgotten city in Ethiopia

    An ancient city, a thousand years old, has been discovered by a team of archaeologists

  28. Arab militia and Masalit communities clash in Sudan

    Around 100 people have been killed in ethnic clashes in West Darfur

  29. Appeals Court allows Rwanda asylum flight to go ahead

    The UK government's first flight taking asylum seekers to Rwanda will go ahead

  30. Anticipated report on corruption in South Africa is out

    The Zondo Report  criticises the ANC for creating an environment that enabled corruption

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