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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Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Wed 3 Jan 2024
Somaliland’s decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia
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Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
Tue 2 Jan 2024
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power load -shedding crisis ?
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South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
New Year's Day 2024
2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa
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Sudan conflict: A year in review
Fri 29 Dec 2023
As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far
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The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
Thu 28 Dec 2023
We look at the legacy of the acclaimed South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema
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Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Nigerians given free train rides and a 50% discount on bus fares over the festive period
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What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Boxing Day 2023
Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State leaving over 140 dead
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Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?
Christmas Day 2023
Are cocoa farmers benefiting from a rise in Chocolate sales?
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What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?
Fri 22 Dec 2023
What next for the Sudanese people, as the RSF forces take key towns.
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How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?
Thu 21 Dec 2023
With Houthi rebel attacks affecting Red Sea shipping routes should Africa be concerned?
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Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution
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Guinea oil terminal blast kills at least 8
Tue 19 Dec 2023
An explosion at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry kills at least 8 people
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DR Congo elections: What's at stake?
Mon 18 Dec 2023
What's at stake in the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
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Have 22 Ugandans been trafficked to Myanmar?
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Ugandan government says at least 22 Ugandans are being held captive in Myanmar
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Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Tension once again flares in DR Congo, following a largely unobserved truce
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COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit
Wed 13 Dec 2023
COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit in Dubai. Did it go far enough?
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A personal objection to the Rwanda asylum plan
Tue 12 Dec 2023
A personal objection against the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
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Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Egypt’s President Sisi seeks a third consecutive term despite a crumbling economy
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Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?
Fri 8 Dec 2023
The UN Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo. Why now?
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Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Congestion at South Africa's Durban port causing costly delays for shipping companies
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Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria
Wed 6 Dec 2023
Nigeria says the drone attack in the north west, was "an accident". So what went wrong?
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Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?
Tue 5 Dec 2023
The US ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the government in Niamey
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A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone
Mon 4 Dec 2023
Six Sierra Leonean girls have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring.
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World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?
Fri 1 Dec 2023
World Aids Day: a landmark ruling for women forcefully sterilised for being HIV-Positive
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Why COP28 matters to Africa
Thu 30 Nov 2023
COP28 gets underway in Dubai. What is it and why does it matter?
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Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Nearly 74,000 children are reportedly under siege in Mali's historic city of Timbuktu
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How safe are South Africa's mines?
Tue 28 Nov 2023
Eleven miners have been killed in an accident at a platinum mine in South Africa
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Was there an attempted coup in Sierra Leone?
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Sierra Leone's President calls for unity after government says it repelled an attack
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Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
Fri 24 Nov 2023
What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei?
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Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?
Thu 23 Nov 2023
Why did talks between Ethiopia’s government and the Oromo rebel group end with no deal?
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
