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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African domestic workers stranded in Lebanon
Fri 13 Mar 2026
An estimated 250,000 migrant workers are based in Lebanon, majority of whom are Africans.
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Senegal doubles penalty for same-sex relationships
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Senegal MPs pass a law stiffening prison terms and fines for same-sex relationships
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Algeria revises law on French colonialism
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Algeria changes colonial law, drops reparations and keeps nuclear test compensation
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Africans caught up in Middle East war
Tue 10 Mar 2026
How are Africans stranded in the Middle East, and returnees, coping
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Women’s Month: Leadership and Africa’s Economy
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Women leadership and takeaways for Africa’s economy as the US‑Israel‑Iran war continues
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Afro-Iranian community grapples with new war
Fri 6 Mar 2026
We hear from the Afro-Iranian community as US-Israel war with Iran enters seventh day.
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US‑Israel war with Iran hits oil in Africa
Thu 5 Mar 2026
US‑Israel war with Iran impacts oil markets across Africa, driving price shocks
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US sanctions Rwandan army
Wed 4 Mar 2026
US sanctions Rwanda army over DR Congo conflict, what lies ahead for the peace deal?
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US health deal sparks debate in Africa
Tue 3 Mar 2026
Why are African countries raising concerns over the US health aid deal?
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What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa
Mon 2 Mar 2026
As US‑Israel war with Iran continues - what impact does it have on Africa?
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'Owning my infertility story'
Fri 27 Feb 2026
The World Health Organisation estimates one in six people will experience infertility.
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Israel's influence in the horn of Africa
Thu 26 Feb 2026
Israel's president Herzog visits Ethiopia. What are the ties between the two countries?
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Tunisia prominent critic released from prison
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Tunisian government frees Ahmed Souab, a lawyer who's been serving a five-year jail term
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Africans immigrating to Spain
Tue 24 Feb 2026
Spain's government plans to offer legal status to thousands of undocumented migrants
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Gabon social media suspension
Mon 23 Feb 2026
Gabon social media suspension enters second week amid concerns from political opposition
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‘I was tricked into fighting for Russia’
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Kenya says over 1,000 of its nationals are fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Nigeria Senate passes controversial electoral law
Thu 19 Feb 2026
The law allows for manual transmission of election results if electronic methods fail
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What prompted weeks-long students protests in Senegal?
Wed 18 Feb 2026
University students have been protesting over delays in allowances from government
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UN Women calls for ceasefire in Sudan
Tue 17 Feb 2026
UN warns that women and children continue to be worst affected in Sudan conflict
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Investigation links Ethiopia to a secret camp for Sudan’s RSF
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Reuters report exposes a secret RSF training camp in Ethiopia near the border with Sudan
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Are dating apps the answer to finding love?
Fri 13 Feb 2026
Around 350 million people worldwide are using dating apps to find love
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Senegal busts transnational child abuse network
Thu 12 Feb 2026
Fourteen people arrested and charged in a high profile child abuse case in Senegal
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Is the US deepening military cooperation with Africa?
Wed 11 Feb 2026
US Africa Command says most recruitment by Islamic State (IS) now happening in Africa
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Foot and Mouth Disease threatens South Africa's livestock
Tue 10 Feb 2026
Millions of livestock threatened by Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal
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US renews key trade pact with Africa
Mon 9 Feb 2026
US extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade deal for one year
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'I tied my tubes to stay child-free'
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Kenyan Naisula Sironka, 29, tells us about her decision to undergo tubal ligation.
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Why is Nigeria demolishing Lagos lagoon slum?
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Thousands stranded in Nigeria's largest floating slum as authorities demolish homes
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What is Russia's shadow fleet doing in African waters?
Wed 4 Feb 2026
Senegal probing a tanker carrying Russian oil after it was attacked off its coast
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What's fuelling renewed tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray?
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Tigray regional government accuses the Ethiopian army of killing civilians with drones
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BBC Africa Eye investigates Tanzania abductions
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Victims link a senior police officer to the abduction and torture of government critics
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
