Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide

China's Ban On Ivory Trade Comes Into Force

It is now illegal for Chinese people to buy any ivory product
Hundreds Escape From Boko Haram Captivity

Nigerian army says 700 Boko Haram captives have escaped
UN Urges DR Congo’s Leader to Keep Promise to Step Down

Under a deal reached a year ago, President Kabila was due to step down by the end of 2017
31/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
30/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
29/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
29/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
29/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
28/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
28/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Liberia election run-off: The votes are counted

Electoral commission say provisional results are set to be released
27/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Former army chief Constantino Chiwenga appointed as one of Zimbabwe's new vice-presidents.

Mr Chiwenga led the military takeover that resulted in the overthrow of President Mugabe.
Vote counting continues in the Liberia election run-off

The contest between Mr Boakai and former footballer Mr Weah has been beset by delays.
Egypt executes 15 militants convicted of 2013 Sinai attacks

The executions took place at two prisons in the north, where the men were being held.
Capturing an iconic moment in Zimbabwean history.

Photographer Mike Hutchings was in Harare when President Robert Mugabe resigned
Liberians choose president in run-off vote.

Both Vice-President Joseph Boaki and former footballer George Weah have strong support
Focus on Africa's End of Year Quiz

Host Veronique Edwards keeps order as her guests pit their wits against each other
Focus on Africa's End of Year Quiz

Host Veronique Edwards keeps order as her guests pit their wits against each other
24/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
23/12/2017 GMT

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Facing the Financial Pressures of the Christmas Season

Worrying about finances can be particularly acute at this time of the year
Liberia Run-Off Vote To Go Ahead

Liberia will hold presidential run-off vote on December 26, electoral officials have said
Ugandan Army Strikes Rebel Camps in DR Congo

The Ugandan army says it attacked rebel camps in eastern DR Congo
Zimbabwean President Woos Investors In South Africa

Emmerson Mnangagwa is on his first foreign visit - what can he hope to achieve?
US Threatens To Cut Funding To Countries That Oppose Recognising Jerusalem As Israel's Capital

At the UN, members receive a warning that the US would 'take names' of those against
President Mnangagwa's First Foreign Visit

Mnangagwa goes to South Africa, one of Zimbabwe's most important trading partners
Nigerian Police Crackdown On Fake Drugs

Police in Nigeria raid a market in Lagos in the hunt for fake prescription drugs
Uganda Age-Limit Bill Passes First Hurdle

Uganda's parliament approves second reading of bill to remove the presidential age limit
Kenyan Police Detain Children in Islamic School Raid

Kenyan police raid an Islamic school, arresting preachers and holding several children