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Focus on Africa Episodes

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    Why is Johannesburg facing a water crisis?

    Residents of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg have been facing water shortages.

  2. Why is it difficult to kick racism out of football?

    After monkey chants at a Real Madrid match, what needs to be done to tackle racism?

  3. Why is Ghana's opposition demanding a voters roll audit ?

    Members of Ghana’s main opposition party protest nationwide for voter register audit

  4. Why is gender violence "widespread" in Namibia?

    Why are cases of gender-based violence spiking in Namibia and what can be done?

  5. Why is Gen Z protesting in Madagascar?

    Madagascar imposes a curfew after protests over power and water cuts turn violent

  6. Why is galamsey such a big deal in Ghana?

    At least 44 people were injured during a protest against illegal mining, in Ghana

  7. Why is far-right French leader Marine Le Pen in Chad?

    The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is on a visit to Chad

  8. Why is far-right French leader Marine Le Pen in Chad?

    The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is on a visit to Chad

  9. Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans?

    Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription

  10. Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?

    Thousands in the Horn of Africa and neighbouring countries have been uprooted by floods

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

    Ten ministers in South Sudan reported to have contracted coronavirus

  12. Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?

    Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution

  13. Why is Cape Town evicting homeless people from the city centre?

    Cape Town relocates dozens of homeless people from the streets to transitional shelters

  14. Why is Cameroon's president thinking of postponing the elections slated for October?

    Gambia on course to host the next big gathering of Islamic Cooperation countries

  15. Why is Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré 'popular'

    Why has Burkina Faso's junta leader captured hearts and minds around the world?

  16. Why is Algeria's Imane Khelif at the centre of controversy at the Paris Olympics?

    Why is the Algerian Olympic boxer, Imane Khelif's gender being questioned?

  17. Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?

    What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei?

  18. Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?

    Ministers of Ecowas countries meet to discuss the formation of a new regional force

  19. Why I froze my eggs

    Across Africa egg freezing is becoming a popular fertility preservation option for women

  20. Why have power cuts in South Africa become so frequent?

    . State-run power company Eskom warns of power cuts as heavy rains affect its operations

  21. Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?

    Kenya's government doctors sign agreement to end national strike after nearly 2 months

  22. Why have Kenyan authorities ordered the cull of over a million crows?

    Kenyan wildlife authorities begin process of culling a million Indian house crows.

  23. Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?

    Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military

  24. Why has Togo changed its constitution?

    Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition

  25. Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?

    The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations

  26. Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?

    The US ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the government in Niamey

  27. Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?

    The UN Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo. Why now?

  28. Why has Sierra Leone imposed a fishing ban?

    Sierra Leone has banned fishing for a month in a bid to shore up depleted stock.

  29. Why has polio re-emerged in Angola?

    Angola was certified polio-free in 2015 but is now facing a new outbreak of the disease

  30. Why has Nigeria banned export of shea nuts?

    Nigeria has banned the export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months

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