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Focus on Africa Episodes

  1. Nigeria demonstrations call out sexual violence

    There is widespread outrage following the rape and killing of several young women

  2. How Algerian rapper Rooofa challenges societal norms in his songs

    He talks about his music style

  3. London Mayor speaks out about police brutality

    He explains why people from ethnic minority are at a higher risk of dying from Covid-19

  4. Senegal: more than 200 people detained after curfew protest

    People were protesting against the curfew imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic

  5. Nigeria launches "Don't rape" campaign addressed to men

    The new campaign was launched by the Human Rights Commission of Nigeria

  6. Black Lives Matter protest kicks off in London

    Thousands demonstrated over the death of George Floyd and against police violence

  7. South Africa court rules lockdown restrictions 'irrational'

    South Africa has had some of the most restrictive lockdown measures in the world

  8. How a low budget Zimbabwean romcom made it to Netflix

    "Cook Off" is a film set around a cooking competition

  9. How a low budget Zimbabwean romcom made it to Netflix

    "Cook Off" is a film set around a cooking competition

  10. Nigerian reggae legend Majek Fashek dies at 57

    "He's done a lot for Nigeria and Africa," his manager said

  11. Shock and outrage following sexual assaults on young women in Nigeria

    The country has an extremely low conviction rate for rape and sexual abuse

  12. 01/06/2020 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  13. New cases of Ebola confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Health Minister said four people who died in Mbandaka were confirmed as Ebola cases

  14. A Congolese designer reshaping the fashion industry

    Anifa Mvuemba showcased her latest collection during a 3D online fashion show

  15. Uganda: many sex workers in Kampala are struggling to survive

    Ugandan sex workers are risking their lives in lockdown

  16. Minneapolis protests: what is the impact on the African diaspora?

    People are protesting the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man

  17. South Africa: could blood plasma help Covid-19 patients recover?

    It could prevent some patients from developing the very worst symptoms of the disease

  18. Tanzania doctors deny being overwhelmed by Covid-19

    The government is facing accusations it is mishandling the Coronavirus pandemic

  19. Gunmen kill dozens of Nigerians in broad daylight

    The authorities say, so far, 59 bodies have been recovered

  20. Nigeria to continue clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine

    The World Health Organisation said such trials should stop, citing safety concerns

  21. Universal Music Group launches Def Jam Africa label

    The label will sign up hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap artists

  22. Challenging the Burundi elections results

    Opposition candidates have until this afternoon to challenge the results

  23. How is Sudan coping with the Covid-19 crisis?

    The country has one of the highest rates of death from COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa

  24. Fifty trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

    They have been placed in quarantine as a precaution against coronavirus

  25. Will the coronavirus crisis have impact on Malaria response?

    The WHO has warned that the usual number of annual cases could double in 2020

  26. Africa Day online charity concert

    The event aims at raising money for people in need across the continent

  27. Former rebel leader Ndayishimiye wins Burundi presidential poll

    Evariste Ndayishimiye was a rebel leader alongside Pierre Nkurunziza

  28. Burundi election: ruling party's presidential candidate set to be declared winner

    Evariste Ndayishimiye won 68% of the vote

  29. Why is Coronavirus affecting so many of South Sudan's top politicians?

    Ten ministers in South Sudan reported to have contracted coronavirus

  30. Guinean music star Mory Kanté dies aged 70

    Mory Kanté was of one West Africa's best-known musicians

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