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Focus on Africa Episodes

  1. Germany apologises for colonial-era genocide in Namibia

    $1.3 billion offered for development projects benefiting the descendants of the victims.

  2. George Weah set to win Liberia presidency

    Former footballer George Weah looks set to become Liberia's president at second attempt.

  3. General Strike in Mali

    President Moussa Traoré, of Mali, is under pressure as a general strike continues

  4. Gender: A long journey to equality

    A UN report reveals the stark reality that no country has achieved full gender equality

  5. Gender-based violence declared a national crisis in South Africa

    South African women’s rights groups demanded that GBV be declared a national disaster

  6. Gambians await the arrival of Adama Barrow as Yahya Jammeh finally leaves

    In The Gambia people get ready for the arrival of President Adama Barrow

  7. Gambian security shake ups

    More Gambian secuity shake ups

  8. Gambian President Refuses To Budge

    President Yahya Jammeh shows little sign of bowing to pressure to step down.

  9. Gambian government critic released

    Momodou Sabally has spoken out against President Adama Barrow’s government

  10. Gambian army chief allies with President Yahya Jammeh

    The head of the Gambian army gives his unconditional backing to President Yahya Jammeh

  11. Gambia’s president signs Access to Information Bill into law

    Gambia’s Adama Barrow signs a new law recognising access to information as a human right

  12. Gambia's Yahya Jammeh digs in his heels as his government shrugs off high level resignations.

    Jammeh insists High Court hears his petition to annul election, before Barrow is sworn in

  13. Gambia's Yahya Jammeh asks for more time

    Jammeh asks for deadline to cede power to new president Adama Barrow to be extended.

  14. Gambia's truth commission recommends prosecutions

    Some 250 Gambians and foreign nationals died because of human rights violations

  15. Gambia's President Under Immense Pressure to Stepdown

    President Jammeh calls for local solution to post election crisis

  16. Gambia's Post Election Political Crisis Continues

    Gambia's President-elect Adama Barrow vows to declare himself president on 18 January

  17. Gambia's Jammeh Warns ECOWAS Not To Interfere

    Gambian President Yahya Jammeh warns ECOWAS to adhere to principle of non-interference.

  18. Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?

    Ex-Gambian minister Ousman Sonko has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

  19. Gambia to release Jammeh's regime hitmen

    Outraged Gambians oppose the decision to free the self-confessed assassins

  20. Gambia special

    Assessment time for President Adama Barrow as he nears first 100 days in office

  21. Gambia seeking to be first sub-saharan African country to win war on malaria

    Could Gambia be the first in sub-saharan Africa to win the war against malaria?

  22. Gambia ready to prosecute ex-President Jammeh

    An investigation into Jammeh’s 22-year rule found widespread human rights abuses

  23. Gambia Launches A Truth Commission

    Testimonies will be heard from victims of Yahyah Jamme's rule 22 year rule in Gambia

  24. Gambia foils alleged coup attempt

    The Gambia's government says it has thwarted an attempt to stage a coup

  25. Gabonese Government Holds First Meeting in Three Weeks

    Gabon's VP Maganga runs first cabinet meeting in absence of ailing President Ali Bongo.

  26. Gabon's ex first lady and son get sentenced

    Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader get 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial

  27. Gabon's election: A fresh start?

    Gabon heads to the polls in April to vote in a new president. How significant is this?

  28. Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'

    Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds

  29. Gabon social media suspension

    Gabon social media suspension enters second week amid concerns from political opposition

  30. Gabon coup latest

    The transitional authorities have held talks with dissidents jailed under Ali Bongo

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