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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The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Amnesty International says Egypt is deporting fleeing refugees from Sudan.
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Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Kenya's government scraps some proposed taxes after a public outcry.
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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Female students at the University of Juba said they were beaten by police
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Is democracy working in Nigeria?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, marks 25 years of democracy
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What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
Thu 13 Jun 2024
The city of el-Fasher could imminently fall to rebel forces, warns the US envoy to Sudan.
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Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Tunisia: Several hundred people are in prison, just for failing to pay their debts
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Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Around two million children in northern Nigeria are severely malnourished, says MSF
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How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Somalia gets a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast
Fri 7 Jun 2024
It's one year since we launched the Focus on Africa Podcast.
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Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.
Thu 6 Jun 2024
Sudan reaffirms commitment to constructing a Russian naval base on the Red Sea.
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What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?
Wed 5 Jun 2024
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa. Mr Lavrov is seeking support.
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How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?
Tue 4 Jun 2024
South Korea and African nations meet at a cooperation summit in Seoul
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South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?
Mon 3 Jun 2024
Who will South Africa's African National Congress party choose as its coalition partner?
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Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country?
Fri 31 May 2024
The US has imposed sanctions on Uganda’s parliament speaker and others over corruption
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Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu’s term in office, how has he fared?
Thu 30 May 2024
We review a year of Bola Tinubu's tenure as Nigeria's President
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Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?
Wed 29 May 2024
Burkina Faso looks unlikely to return to democratic rule soon
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What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?
Tue 28 May 2024
The access to illegal arms is on the rise in Kenya
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What does Kenya’s non-NATO ally status mean?
Mon 27 May 2024
What does the status of non-NATO ally mean for Kenya and Africa?
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Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher?
Fri 24 May 2024
A United Nations expert says a genocide could be occurring in El-Fasher
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How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?
Thu 23 May 2024
First set of genetically modified non-biting mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti.
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How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa?
Wed 22 May 2024
An investigative report says EU funds are enabling human rights abuses in North Africa
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Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti?
Tue 21 May 2024
The first group of 200 Kenyan police officers is expected to arrive in Haiti in May.
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Who are the men behind an attempted coup in DR Congo ?
Mon 20 May 2024
The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has quashed an attempted coup
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Ethiopia: Why is the US calling for a ceasefire?
Fri 17 May 2024
The US calls for a nationwide ceasefire in Ethiopia after fighting in various regions.
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Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?
Thu 16 May 2024
Ex-Gambian minister Ousman Sonko has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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How can more Africans access clean cooking?
Wed 15 May 2024
A third of the world cooks with fuels producing toxic smoke: International Energy Agency
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Chad: Why are the election results being challenged?
Tue 14 May 2024
Chad’s opposition leader challenges the preliminary results of the presidential election
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Does Somalia still need a UN mission?
Mon 13 May 2024
In an unexpected move Somalia's government requests an end to U.N. political mission.
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Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?
Fri 10 May 2024
Human Rights Watch says ethnic cleansing has taken place in the city of El Geneina.
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Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?
Thu 9 May 2024
Kenya's government doctors sign agreement to end national strike after nearly 2 months
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
