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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How the recruitment of a Ugandan national to Myanmar turned into a nightmare.
Tue 12 Mar 2024
A Ugandan national shares his personal story with us after being trafficked to Myanmar
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Why do child abductions keep happening in Nigeria?
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Almost three hundred school children have been kidnapped in Nigeria
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Can African women's pay gap be bridged?
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Can women in Africa achieve the same opportunities as men in the workforce?
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Will sanctions against Zimbabwe's leader work?
Thu 7 Mar 2024
The US accuses Zimbabwe's leader of corruption and imposes sanctions on him and his wife
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Will Kenyan police be deployed to Haiti?
Wed 6 Mar 2024
Violence and a legal challenge hold up Kenya's peacekeeping mission to Haiti
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Why has Kenya become part of the trafficking route to South Africa?
Tue 5 Mar 2024
Kenya is becoming a transit route for illegal migrants heading to South Africa, says IOM
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Calls for a war crimes court in Liberia
Mon 4 Mar 2024
Two civil wars have taken place in Liberia and there is still no war crimes tribunal
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Chad: What's going on and what next?
Fri 1 Mar 2024
An opposition leader in Chad is killed. What next as the country prepares for elections?
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Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Ghana's parliament passes a bill that further restricts the rights of LGBTQ people.
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A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Armed groups have agreed to leave Libya's capital, Tripoli
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Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Malawi's influential Catholic church has criticised President Chakwera’s leadership.
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Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?
Mon 26 Feb 2024
The number of migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic from West Africa rises sharply
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Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?
Fri 23 Feb 2024
More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg
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South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs
Thu 22 Feb 2024
South Africa’s economy is facing 'a tipping point'. What will the impact be?
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Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?
Wed 21 Feb 2024
The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package
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As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.
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How relevant is the African Union?
Mon 19 Feb 2024
The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent
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Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts
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Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Zambian Racheal Kundananji has shattered the pay glass ceiling in women’s football
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What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election
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What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Thousands of civilians flee recent conflict between M23 rebels and government forces.
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Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Host Ivory Coast wins Afcon but what will be the lasting legacy for the country
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Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?
Fri 9 Feb 2024
The Ugandan government says it's trying to rescue tranationals still trapped in Myanmar
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Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty
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Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?
Wed 7 Feb 2024
Africa's mining Indaba is in Cape Town.Does Africa have a say about its mineral wealth?
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Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?
Tue 6 Feb 2024
Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy is on the line
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Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire
Mon 5 Feb 2024
The death toll from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has risen to six.
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Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
Facebook celebrates 20th years on Sunday. What do Africans think about the platform?
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What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
Sudan's ex prime minister believes,Tagadum a civilian initiative can help end conflict.
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Why Italy is interested in Africa
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Italy is seeking a closer partnership with Africa to boost economic ties
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
