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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‘More than my ovaries’: Redefining PCOS
Fri 5 Jun 2026
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
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South Africa: what realities face those fleeing xenophobia?
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Ghanaian speaks on fleeing South Africa for fear of attacks as nations plan evacuations
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Nigerian teachers protest school kidnappings
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Protesting teachers urge Nigerian government to rescue dozens of abducted learners
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What's in Ghana's new anti-LGBTQ+ bill?
Tue 2 Jun 2026
Ghana's president promises review of the controversial bill before it becomes law
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Kenyans protest proposed US Ebola facility
Mon 1 Jun 2026
Protests erupt in Central Kenya over US plan to construct an Ebola quarantine centre
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Gigantomastia: Living with my oversized breasts
Fri 29 May 2026
More women in Africa are seeking breast reduction procedures.
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Kenya's toxic masculinity influencers
Thu 28 May 2026
A generation of masculinity influencers are building massive online audiences
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Ethiopia votes amid press freedom concerns
Wed 27 May 2026
What's it like for journalists covering Ethiopia's June elections?
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Ebola and burial traditions in DRC
Tue 26 May 2026
In DRC, communities struggle to bury loved ones without increasing transmission risk
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What does it mean to be African?
Mon 25 May 2026
A conversation across generations on African identity, opportunities, and the future
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Are billionaires good for Africa?
Fri 22 May 2026
The number of billionaires on the continent is rising
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Who are the Azawad Liberation Front in Mali?
Thu 21 May 2026
Azawad separatists are behind recent attacks and takeover of several towns. Who are they?
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How Arsenal built a loyal African fan base
Wed 20 May 2026
We look at Arsenal’s massive fan base in Africa after team won the EPL after 22 years.
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Ebola: how does contact tracing work?
Tue 19 May 2026
Ebola virus claims over 130 lives in DRC. We explain how contact tracing is done
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Who is in charge in Somalia?
Mon 18 May 2026
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's four-year term ended on May 15. What next?
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Is African fashion redefining global style?
Fri 15 May 2026
Over the past few decades, the African fashion industry has been evolving
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Did Trump tarrifs shape China-Africa trade deal?
Thu 14 May 2026
As US increased tariffs to some African countries, China removed them
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Could President Ramaphosa be impeached?
Wed 13 May 2026
What's next for President Ramaphosa after an impeachment process has been revived
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What came out of the Africa–France summit?
Tue 12 May 2026
As the Africa-France summit comes to a close, a counter meeting was arranged in protest
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Botswana President backs Africa-France relations
Mon 11 May 2026
Botswana President, Duma Boko speaks to the BBC during the Africa-France Summit in Kenya
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'Why I can't stop bleaching my skin'
Fri 8 May 2026
The WHO says Africa has the highest rates of skin bleaching globally
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Is Ethiopia involved in Sudan war?
Thu 7 May 2026
Sudan’s military government accuses Ethiopia and UAE after Khartoum airport drone strike
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Hantavirus: what you should know
Wed 6 May 2026
A WHO representative in Cape Verde speaks about the virus-hit cruise ship
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What Eswatini risks by standing with Taiwan
Tue 5 May 2026
Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te visits Eswatini despite China’s objection
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Sudanese journalists win World Press Freedom Prize
Mon 4 May 2026
A UN award honours Sudanese journalists for courage despite threats to safety and rights
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'Is diaspora written on my forehead?'
Fri 1 May 2026
We hear from young Africans who moved to the countries their parents once left
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Uganda sovereignty bill: protection or policing?
Thu 30 Apr 2026
Uganda’s new bill could jail citizens for receiving foreign funding without approval
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South Africans debate the migrant question
Wed 29 Apr 2026
Two South Africans debate anti-immigration protests and xenophobic tensions
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What’s driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Mali faces coordinated attacks - what’s behind the growing security concerns?
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Tanzania’s report on election violence sparks debate
Mon 27 Apr 2026
Tanzania report says more than 500 people dead in election violence but who is to blame?
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
