Focus on Africa Podcast
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
Episodes to download
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Kenya gives foreign traders 90-day ultimatum
Yesterday
Kenya issues 90-day ultimatum for undocumented foreign traders
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JZyNO on taking Liberia鈥檚 sound global
Friday
He is recognised as the most internationally successful artist from Liberia
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Is Africa ready for a stronger El Ni帽o?
Last Thursday
El Ni帽o could be the strongest in 70 years, threatening millions across Africa.
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US pushes for Sudan arms embargo
Last Wednesday
Massad Boulos on the US push for a nationwide arms embargo on Sudan
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Guinea-Bissau votes to reshape presidency
Last Tuesday
Bissau-Guineans vote to decide the limits of the presidency鈥檚 power
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Niger arrests soldiers behind failed mutiny
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Coup attempt leads to the arrest of dozens of soldiers in Niger.
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'My journey with postpartum psychosis'
Fri 28 Aug 2026
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental health condition
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African fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Thu 27 Aug 2026
How Africa loved Dolly Parton and a conversation with a South African band she sang with
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US calls for Sudan arms embargo
Wed 26 Aug 2026
US calls on the UN Security Council to extend Darfur鈥檚 arms embargo to the rest of Sudan
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Pirate attacks on Somalia's shipping lanes
Tue 25 Aug 2026
Somali pirates seize tankers in fresh attacks which experts say threaten global shipping
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Nigeria plans to decriminalise attempted suicide
Mon 24 Aug 2026
Nigeria records around 300,000 suicide attempts every year and at least 7,000 deaths
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Moroccan Influencer jailed over public indecency
Thu 20 Aug 2026
A Moroccan influencer has been jailed for violating public decency laws
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Uganda to send troops to Gaza
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Uganda's parliament has now approved deploying troops to Gaza for a peacekeeping mission
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Somalia: Humanitarian agency warns malnutrition
Tue 18 Aug 2026
A humanitarian agency has warned acute malnutrition in parts of Somalia
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Vote counting underway after Zambia election
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema takes early lead in last week's elections
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Are placenta practices changing in Africa?
Fri 14 Aug 2026
Interest in placenta-based wellness products is increasing
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South Africa seeks reimbursement for migrant deportations
Thu 13 Aug 2026
South Africa says it spent nearly $18 million to transport and accommodate immigrants
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Conflict, health gaps fuel DRC's Ebola surge
Wed 12 Aug 2026
With Ebola deaths in the DRC passing 2,000, we ask what's driving the surge now
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Beats, ballots and Zambia's election music
Tue 11 Aug 2026
Ahead of Zambia's vote on August 13, we look at the role of music to sway voters
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麻豆社 investigates murder of top South African detective
Mon 10 Aug 2026
麻豆社 has seen evidence suggesting a South African detective was killed by special forces
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South Sudan's growing modelling industry
Fri 7 Aug 2026
The country is producing some of the world's top supermodels
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Hormuz attacks threaten Liberian shipping registry
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Liberian-flagged ship attacked in Hormuz amid growing shipping security fears.
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Exclusive interview with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema
Wed 5 Aug 2026
An exclusive chat with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of next week鈥檚 polls.
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Morocco migrant crossings into Spain's Ceuta
Tue 4 Aug 2026
Over 70 Moroccan migrants have died crossing into Spain鈥檚 territory of Ceuta
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Exclusive interview with Zambia's Brian Mundubile
Mon 3 Aug 2026
As Zambia heads to the polls we chat with main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile
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African women turning gaming into a living
Fri 31 Jul 2026
What's it like to be a female gamer in a male-dominated space?
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Burkina Faso's Traore on religious extremism
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Burkina Faso clamps down religious figures engaging in extremism and radicalisation
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South Africa proposes strategic oil reserve expansion
Wed 29 Jul 2026
South Africa proposes strategic oil reserve expansion to cushion against global shocks
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
