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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Are more women delaying motherhood?
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Across the world the average age of mothers is rising. What’s behind the trend?
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Jihadist attacks on the rise in the Sahel
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali tri border area grapples with deadly attacks
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Who is "in charge" of Africa's AI?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
New report argues that AI self-sufficiency will be impossible for most African countries
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Global Initiative flags West Africa for cocaine trade
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Report says West Africa is a key trafficking route for cocaine destined for Europe
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AFCON's Over - what’s the main takeaway?
Mon 19 Jan 2026
AFCON ends amid drama - a look back at the tournament and lessons for African football
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"TikToking my way to millions"
Fri 16 Jan 2026
What does it take to succeed as a content creator in Africa?
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US, Russia, China influence in Africa?
Thu 15 Jan 2026
What’s driving the US, Russia and China to expand their influence in Africa?
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Somalia cancels UAE agreements over sovereignty
Wed 14 Jan 2026
Somalia ends UAE deals, including ports and defence, citing sovereignty concerns
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Uganda's Museveni seeks seventh Presidential term
Tue 13 Jan 2026
Ugandans prepare to vote as Museveni seeks another term.
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UN refugee chief responds to criticism
Mon 12 Jan 2026
New UN refugee agency head speaks on reform and funding
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“I became a founder - then burnt out"
Fri 9 Jan 2026
Many of Africa’s founders say their job has impacted their mental well-being.
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Thousands flee fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan
Thu 8 Jan 2026
Civilians flee as fighting intensifies in Sudan’s Kordofan region
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Burkina Faso says foiled assassination plot
Wed 7 Jan 2026
Burkina Faso says thwarted attempted coup against Captain Traoré
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Africa reacts to Maduro’s capture
Tue 6 Jan 2026
African governments respond to US seizure of Venezuela’s president
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Nigeria’s new taxes spark public backlash
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Nigeria’s new tax laws trigger concern about incomes and prices
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January 1: birthday for the undocumented
New Year's Day 2026
Why does January 1 appear so often on African birth records?
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What happens after Israel recognises Somaliland as independent?
Tue 30 Dec 2025
Joy in Somaliland after Israel grants recognition, as demonstration erupts elsewhere.
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Inside Nigeria’s bombed border communities
Mon 29 Dec 2025
BBC team gains rare access to villages near US Nigeria airstrikes
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"My Surrogacy Baby"
Boxing Day 2025
Influencer, Nancy Umeh, shares her journey of welcoming her third child through surrogacy
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What's Christmas without a home?
Christmas Day 2025
How are homeless people in South Africa spending Christmas?
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Crowd crush tragedy at Asake concert
Christmas Eve 2025
20-year-old Karen Lojore dies after a crowd crush at a Nairobi concert.
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren are free
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Parents speak after kidnapped Nigerian children are freed amid fresh abduction reports.
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren are free
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Parents speak after kidnapped Nigerian children are freed amid fresh abduction reports.
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AFCON is back, and it's changing
Mon 22 Dec 2025
Africa's major football tournament kicks off amid calendar changes and ticketing concerns
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The difficulty of intra-African travel
Fri 19 Dec 2025
Find out why it’s still so hard and costly for Africans to travel within Africa
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Should more employers grant menstrual leave?
Thu 18 Dec 2025
Authorities in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to grant female city employees menstrual leave
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DRC rebels to retreat from seized town
Wed 17 Dec 2025
Rebel M23 group to withdraw from Uvira in eastern DR Congo following international outcry
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Deadly floods hit Moroccan city ahead of AFCON
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Search and rescue efforts for missing persons continue after weekend flash floods in Safi
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
