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 the church in Kenya too close to the government?
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Is closeness of Kenya's church to politicians affecting its ability to call them out?
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Can public hearings into Zimbabwe's 'genocide' of the 1980s bring healing and national unity?
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Thousands in opposition strongholds were killed by army forces in Operation Gukurahundi
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Does an Ecowas court ruling on police brutality on protestors in Nigeria go far enough?
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Ecowas court rules Nigeria violated rights during anti-police demonstrations.
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Unfarmed land leaves millions staring at hunger in Sudan
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Sudan's war has set back agricultural production leaving millions at risk of acute hunger
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Can Ghana afford to pay striking civil servants?
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Public services across Ghana have been disrupted due to a civil servant strike
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Why land routes through Africa are more dangerous for migrants than Mediterranean crossings
Tue 9 Jul 2024
More people trying to enter Europe die in the Sahara desert than in the Mediterranean: UN
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What can the breakaway confederation do without Ecowas?
Mon 8 Jul 2024
The military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso form a breakaway confederation.
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Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks?
Fri 5 Jul 2024
The Burkina Faso’s military’s ability to tackle jihadists attacks in the spotlight.
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Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year?
Thu 4 Jul 2024
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir had pledged to hold elections in December 2024
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Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa?
Wed 3 Jul 2024
Britain and France, who share major links with Africa are holding elections this week
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Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?
Tue 2 Jul 2024
Over 30 people killed in Nigeria, in attacks by suspected female suicide bombers
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South Africa has a new coalition government
Mon 1 Jul 2024
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government.
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Sierra Leone has banned child marriage
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Sierra Leone's parliament this week approved a law banning child marriage
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Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Ministers of Ecowas countries meet to discuss the formation of a new regional force
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Why tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are showing no signs of easing
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Somalia recently accused Ethiopian troops of “illegally” crossing into its territory.
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Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors?
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Young people in Kenya have once again taken to the streets to protest
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A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia
Mon 24 Jun 2024
A Namibian court rules that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional
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Kenya: Why are these protests different?
Fri 21 Jun 2024
A new generation of young Kenyans are protesting against unpopular tax proposals.
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How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Intense heat in Saudi Arabia leads to the deaths of hundreds of Muslim pilgrims.
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The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Amnesty International says Egypt is deporting fleeing refugees from Sudan.
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Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Kenya's government scraps some proposed taxes after a public outcry.
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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Female students at the University of Juba said they were beaten by police
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Is democracy working in Nigeria?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, marks 25 years of democracy
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What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
Thu 13 Jun 2024
The city of el-Fasher could imminently fall to rebel forces, warns the US envoy to Sudan.
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Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Tunisia: Several hundred people are in prison, just for failing to pay their debts
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Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Around two million children in northern Nigeria are severely malnourished, says MSF
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How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Somalia gets a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast
Fri 7 Jun 2024
It's one year since we launched the Focus on Africa Podcast.
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Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.
Thu 6 Jun 2024
Sudan reaffirms commitment to constructing a Russian naval base on the Red Sea.
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What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?
Wed 5 Jun 2024
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa. Mr Lavrov is seeking support.
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
