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Focus on Africa Episodes

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    Zambia: US cuts aid over 'thefts'

    The US threatens to cut supplies of crucial medicines to Zambia over systemic theft

  2. Zambia: Court rejects attempts to drop treason charge against Hichilema

    Court refuses after he was arrested for allegedly blocking president's car.

  3. Zambia President Faces Backlash Over Constitution Amendments

    Civil society groups have concerns about a controversial constitutional review process

  4. Zambia opposition leader claims Police shot at his convoy

    The Zambian police deny firing at a convoy carrying opposition leader Hakainde

  5. Zambia first president Kenneth Kaunda dies at 97

    One of Africa's post-colonial leaders, Kenneth Kaunda led Zambia after its independence

  6. Zambia elections: Preliminary results delayed

    Internet access in some parts of Zambia remains restricted as election votes are counted.

  7. Zambia elections boycott

    Kenneth Kaunda boycotts next months election in Zambia

  8. Zambia deploys the army ‘to prevent election violence’

    The opposition say the move is intended to cause ‘fear and intimidation’

  9. Zambia defaults on its debt

    Zambia becomes the first African economy to default on its debt since COVID-19 started

  10. Zambia defaults on its debt

    Zambia becomes the first African economy to default on its debt since COVID-19 started

  11. Zambia closes Tanzania border as COVID-19 cases surge

    Over 80 new coronavirus cases have been discovered in Nakonde

  12. Youth-led protests erupt in Kenya

    Youth-led protests erupt again in Kenya over police brutality

  13. Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict

    How young people are affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan

  14. Your year - Africa in 2003

    A special edition of the programme looking over the last 12 months

  15. Yoruba separatist leader Sunday Igboho arrested

    Sunday Igboho wants self-determination for Yoruba people in the South West of Nigeria

  16. World Pneumonia Day 2019: How can pneumonia be prevented?

    The disease is the biggest killer of children under five across the world

  17. World Cup: How hate-watching reflects social tensions

    World Cup hate-watching grows amid xenophobia concerns in South Africa

  18. World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?

    World Aids Day: a landmark ruling for women forcefully sterilised for being HIV-Positive

  19. World Aids Day: HIV drugs not suited for children

    Unicef warns children are being left behind in the provision of HIV services

  20. Women’s Month: Leadership and Africa’s Economy

    Women leadership and takeaways for Africa’s economy as the US‑Israel‑Iran war continues

  21. Women rights score a victory in Cameroon

    Male-led chiefdoms in northern Cameroon have begun accepting female decision-makers

  22. Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence

    The BBC uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.

  23. Women in Kenya are facing increasing online abuse, says new report

    Digital platforms are increasingly being weaponised to abuse and exploit women in Kenya

  24. Women Assume New Roles In Cameroon's Anglophone Region

    Shifting cultural norms in Cameroon and hope for the LGBTQI community in Zimbabwe?

  25. Women and the Catholic Church

    A Congolese thelogian says more women should lead the Catholic Church

  26. Woman Gets Record Compensation in Kenyan Hospital Abuse Case

    Kenyan court orders $25,000 in compensation to a woman in hospital case

  27. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela dies at 81

    She was a leading figure in the anti-apartheid struggle

  28. William Ruto unveils his 'Hustler Fund' for Kenyans

    President Ruto says over a million Kenyans have signed up for his 'Hustler Fund'

  29. William Ruto declared Kenya election winner

    Ruto was declared a narrow winner over Raila Odinga

  30. William Ruto becomes Kenya’s fifth president

    He was sworn in at a colourful ceremony in Nairobi

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