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Focus on Africa Episodes

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    Who is Malawi's old next President?

    The 85-year-old former President Peter Mutharika has made a come back

  2. Who is Madagascar’s new military leader?

    Col Randrianirina is sworn in as new president of Madagascar after a military takeover

  3. Who is in charge in Somalia?

    Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's four-year term ended on May 15. What next?

  4. Who is going to win the Nigerian presidential election?

    One day to the big day, the electoral commission says it is ready

  5. Who is fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region?

    Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region between military and local militiamen

  6. Who is behind the border attack in Benin?

    Benin forces suffer heavy losses in an attack near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso

  7. Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?

    Kenyan President Ruto seems to acknowledge the abductions and promises government action

  8. Who is behind a church attack in DR Congo?

    More than 40 people were attacked during a vigil in the town of Komanda, DRC

  9. Who is "in charge" of Africa's AI?

    New report argues that AI self-sufficiency will be impossible for most African countries

  10. WHO in emergency meeting over Ebola

    They decide it is not a global threat

  11. WHO elects new head

    World Health Organization elects former Ethiopian Health Minister as new head

  12. WHO declares Coronavirus a global health emergency

    Raises concerns over countries with weaker health systems

  13. WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

    For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.

  14. Who are the victims of enforced disappearances?

    Africa has one of the highest number of missing people and enforced disappearances

  15. Who are the miners trapped inside a closed mine in South Africa?

    South African authorities cut off supplies to force illegal miners to leave the mineshaft

  16. Who are the men behind an attempted coup in DR Congo ?

    The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has quashed an attempted coup

  17. Who are the CAR commanders jailed for war crimes?

    The ICC jails two members of a militia in the Central African Republic for war crimes

  18. Who are the Azawad Liberation Front in Mali?

    Azawad separatists are behind recent attacks and takeover of several towns. Who are they?

  19. WHO Africa Director on continent's preparedness for Covid-19

    Dr Moeti says experience from the Ebola epidemic has helped in tackling this pandemic

  20. Where are Liberia's 'missing millions'?

    New notes worth $60m ordered by the previous government have disappeared

  21. When will South Africa begin Covid vaccinations?

    The newly approved Oxford vaccine was also trialled in South Africa

  22. When will a COVID-19 vaccine be available for Africa?

    Hope for a COVID-19 vaccine grows as pharma giant claims over 90% efficacy in trials

  23. WhatsApp sues Israeli company for installing spyware on app

    The cell phone messaging service says a weapons company has been spying on activists

  24. What’s driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?

    Mali faces coordinated attacks - what’s behind the growing security concerns?

  25. What’s causing insecurity in South Sudan?

    The fragile power-sharing agreement in South Sudan is at risk of collapse

  26. What’s behind South Africa’s power cuts?

    Eskom has warned of longer power cuts this winter.

  27. What's triggering mass displacement in DR Congo?

    Inter-communal clashes trigger mass displacement in DR Congo, UNHCR says

  28. What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?

    Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?

  29. What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa

    As US‑Israel war with Iran continues - what impact does it have on Africa?

  30. What's the dispute between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon?

    Equatorial Guinea and Gabon ask the International Court of Justice to settle a dispute

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