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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West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?
Wed 8 May 2024
What next for French and US troops as they move out of the Sahel region?
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Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?
Tue 7 May 2024
The Olympic marathon champion on why he feared for his family after online abuse
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East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Mon 6 May 2024
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa.
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Why are US soldiers leaving Chad?
Fri 3 May 2024
The U.S. has withdrawn most of its troops stationed in Chad.
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Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?
Thu 2 May 2024
A court in the Central African Republic issues an arrest warrant for the ex-president
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Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?
Wed 1 May 2024
There are International concerns about a crisis brewing in Al-Fashir in Darfur
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Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?
Tue 30 Apr 2024
More than one hundred and sixty people have died in Kenya following heavy flooding
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How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Reflections 30 years after South Africa's first democratic elections
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Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Human Rights Watch alleges the killing of more than 220 civilians by Burkina Faso's army
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Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?
Thu 25 Apr 2024
The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations
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Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
Wed 24 Apr 2024
African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent
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What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
Tue 23 Apr 2024
The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.
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What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.
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A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
Thu 18 Apr 2024
A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis
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Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.
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Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election
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France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?
Mon 15 Apr 2024
An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.
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How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.
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Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election
Thu 11 Apr 2024
South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.
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The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians
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Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?
Tue 9 Apr 2024
Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.
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Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
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Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
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Is Ghana allowing child marriages?
Fri 5 Apr 2024
Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana
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Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'
Thu 4 Apr 2024
Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds
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How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings
Wed 3 Apr 2024
South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries
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Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?
Tue 2 Apr 2024
Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes
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Why has Togo changed its constitution?
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition
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The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
