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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Is Chad aiding Sudanese rebels?
Tue 25 Mar 2025
A Sudanese commander accuses Chad of aiding rebels in Sudan
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Why has a river in Zambia 'died'?
Mon 24 Mar 2025
An environmental disaster in Zambia after an acidic waste spill into Kafue River
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Why did Kenya exit IMF programme?
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Why has Kenya exited the IMF programme and what's next for the country?
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Jihadist attacks intensify near Somali capital
Thu 20 Mar 2025
The Islamist group al Shabab has recently intensified attacks close to Somali capital
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DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire
Wed 19 Mar 2025
President Félix Tshisekedi and President Paul Kagame call for an "immediate ceasefire"
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Angola refuses entry to African opposition leaders
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Angola criticised after it denied entry to several senior African political figures.
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Tigray: Why have fears of war emerged?
Mon 17 Mar 2025
What's behind the heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa?
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Why is far-right French leader Marine Le Pen in Chad?
Fri 14 Mar 2025
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is on a visit to Chad
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Nigeria: What's it like for female politicians?
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Suspended Nigerian senator calls for better treatment of women in politics
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What’s causing insecurity in South Sudan?
Wed 12 Mar 2025
The fragile power-sharing agreement in South Sudan is at risk of collapse
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What's Sudan's case against the UAE?
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Sudan takes UAE to the ICJ over 'complicity in genocide'
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Mozambique: New deal does not include main opposition
Mon 10 Mar 2025
President Chapo signs deal to end political crisis but opposition leader is excluded
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Sudan: "The war has destroyed the spirit of Ramadan"
Fri 7 Mar 2025
Calls for a ceasefire in Sudan, during the month of Ramadan, go unheeded
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Will a west African single currency work?
Thu 6 Mar 2025
The west Africa regional bloc, Ecowas, has set 2027 as the new launch year for the Eco
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Algeria and France in diplomatic row
Wed 5 Mar 2025
Algeria and France are once again embroiled in a diplomatic spat
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Why did Ecowas leave Guinea Bissau?
Tue 4 Mar 2025
The West African regional bloc was due to help mediate in a political elections dispute
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Can South Africa be peacemaker in Ukraine?
Mon 3 Mar 2025
South Africa and the US swap positions on Ukraine
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Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in eastern DRC
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in Bukavu as Burundi struggles with refugee influx
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The ship keeping Africa connected
Thu 27 Feb 2025
The ship that cruises the oceans around Africa to keep the continent online
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Why did fishermen clash on the Ethiopia-Kenya border?
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Several people reportedly killed in armed clashes along Ethiopia-Kenya border
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DR Congo proposes deal to the West
Tue 25 Feb 2025
DR Congo President, proposes granting the US and Europe access to mineral resources
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Nigeria's ex-military leader regrets cancelling election
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Nigeria's ex-military ruler Gen Babangida regrets annulling 1993 presidential election
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Sierra Leone: Who is Hawa Hunt and why was she arrested?
Fri 21 Feb 2025
A social media influencer is in jail in Freetown for allegdly making insults
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Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Sudan accuses Kenya of hostile action for hosting meeting of the rebel paramilitary RSF
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USAID Suspension: Where next for Africa?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Challenges faced in healthcare in Africa since the supension of USAid funds
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Deadly collapse at Mali gold mine
Tue 18 Feb 2025
More than 40 people, mostly women, killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in Mali
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African Union members elect new leader
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is elected chair of the AU Commission
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Why has Sierra Leone imposed a fishing ban?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Sierra Leone has banned fishing for a month in a bid to shore up depleted stock.
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The case against Rwanda
Thu 13 Feb 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo files a case against Rwanda
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Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Allegations that energy giant Shell ignored warnings about a clean-up operation.
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
