Focus on Africa Podcast
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
Episodes to download
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Bodies retrieved from South African mine
Wed 15 Jan 2025
More than hundred emaciated people rescued from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa
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Kenyan court rules suicide criminalisation unconstitutional
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Attempted suicide is seen as a criminal act in Kenya, punishable by a jail term
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MSF suspends activities in Khartoum hospital.
Mon 13 Jan 2025
MSF suspends activities at Khartoum hospital due to attacks on patients and staff.
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Who is behind the border attack in Benin?
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Benin forces suffer heavy losses in an attack near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso
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Why is Johannesburg facing a water crisis?
Thu 9 Jan 2025
Residents of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg have been facing water shortages.
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Violence surges in eastern DRC
Wed 8 Jan 2025
M23 rebels have captured a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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South Africa plans higher alcohol tax
Tue 7 Jan 2025
South Africa plans a to raise alcohol prices in a bid to reduce excessive drinking.
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55 African airlines banned from Europe
Mon 6 Jan 2025
55 African airlines have been deemed too unsafe to fly in Europe's airspace
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How did Egypt win its battle against hepatitis C?
Fri 3 Jan 2025
Egypt had one of highest rates of hepatitis C but has now eradicated the disease
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Why are more Francophone countries cutting ties with France?
Thu 2 Jan 2025
French troops stationed in Ivory Coast will begin withdrawing from the country this month
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What can Africa expect from President Trump’s second term?
New Year's Day 2025
Will Africa's leaders enjoy cordial relations with incoming US President Donald Trump?
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How South Africa’s drug trade is rooted in apartheid rule
Tue 31 Dec 2024
South Africa has become a key player in the global drugs trade
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Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Kenyan President Ruto seems to acknowledge the abductions and promises government action
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Ivory Coast : What is “ Ivoirité ” ?
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Will the issue of national identity matter in next year's elections in Ivory Coast?
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Why has Air Tanzania been banned from EU Airspace?
Boxing Day 2024
The European Union has banned Tanzania’s national airline from its airspace
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How Sudanese Christians celebrate Christmas in exile
Christmas Day 2024
Thousands of Sudanese Christians face Christmas away from home as the Sudan war continues
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What is behind recent stampedes in Nigeria?
Christmas Eve 2024
Dozens of people have died at charitable events in Nigeria. What went wrong?
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Why Malawi seeks billions in unpaid taxes
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Malawi’s government demands billions of dollars in unpaid taxes for exported rubies
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Why is piracy on Somalia waters increasing?
Fri 20 Dec 2024
What’s behind the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia?
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Are Kenyan police managing the Haiti crisis?
Thu 19 Dec 2024
We get a report from Haiti's capital, which is almost entirely controlled by gangs
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Mass deportation of Sierra Leoneans from Guinea
Wed 18 Dec 2024
A diplomatic spat between Guinea and Sierra Leone after arrests and forced deportations
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Why are drowning rates worrying Uganda?
Tue 17 Dec 2024
A new report reveals that over 3,000 people die a year from drowning In Uganda
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The impact of Cyclone Chido on Mayotte
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Residents of Mayotte have spoken of "apocalyptic scenes" caused by Cyclone Chido
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Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans?
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription
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Ethiopia and Somalia to end dispute
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a bitter dispute
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Zambia's Lungu banned from presidential run
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Constitutional court bars Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu from running again
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Can the AU have influence in Libya?
Tue 10 Dec 2024
A high level African Union delegation is visiting Libya
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Ghana elections: How Mahama made a comeback
Mon 9 Dec 2024
Former president John Mahama will return to statehouse following poll victory
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People in war-torn Sudan need more help
Fri 6 Dec 2024
The BBC's Lyse Doucet says the situation in Sudan is worse than before
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What challenges for Namibia's first female president?
Thu 5 Dec 2024
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Namibia’s first female president,what awaits her administration?
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
