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Focus on Africa Episodes

  1. Hotel Rwanda 'hero' Paul Rusesabagina goes on trial in Kigali

    Mr Rusesabagina is accused of several crimes, including terrorism, and kidnapping

  2. Nigeria: Boys missing after gunmen raid school

    Around 27 children were kidnapped from the school in Niger state, according to officials.

  3. CAR ex-militia leaders plead not guilty at the ICC

    When asked to enter a plea, both men replied that they rejected all the charges.

  4. Chad deploys troops to quell violence at Sahel border Zone

    The soldiers will patrol the border zone between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso

  5. CAR: Alleged former rebel leaders plead not guilty at The Hague

    The two men are accused of leading militias in the CAR during the war in 2013.

  6. WHO concerned about Ebola resurgence in West Africa

    Guinea has declared an Ebola outbreak after seven cases including three deaths

  7. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes head of the WTO

    Nigeria鈥檚 former finance minister becomes the first woman and the first African leader

  8. Guinea declares Ebola epidemic after three deaths

    With seven cases reported, including three deaths, officials declare new Ebola outbreak.

  9. Cameroon: Ngarbuh villagers remember victims of army attack

    Ngarbuh villagers remember victims killed by Cameroon soldiers last year.

  10. Air Namibia ceases operations

    Namibia鈥檚 national carrier has filed for liquidation due to operational challenges.

  11. UK court says Nigerians can sue Shell in English courts over oil spills.

    UK Supreme Court says Nigerian farmers can sue for pollution in English courts.

  12. Angola decriminalises same-sex relationships

    The new law also recognises the rights of people of different sexual orientations.

  13. CAR: Rebel groups block trucks carrying aid to Bangui

    The blockade of goods and supplies has caused food shortages and price rises.

  14. Ethiopia: Rights group accuses military of indiscriminately shelling towns in Tigray

    Human Rights Watch said the attacks in the northern region violated the "laws of war"

  15. South Africa: Government outlines amended Covid-19 vaccination plans.

    Plans were put on hold when trials suggested the AstraZeneca jab had some limitations

  16. Nigeria: Gunmen raid villages in north-western state of Kaduna

    At least 23 villagers were killed during the raids say officials in the country

  17. Ghana: Parliament suspended after Covid-19 outbreak amongst MPs and staff.

    At least 17 members of parliament and 151 staff members have contracted the virus.

  18. Nourin Mohamed Siddig: His unique Koran recitals

    Sudanese Nourin Mohamed Siddig was one of the Muslim world's most popular reciters

  19. Ethiopia plans to close refugee camps in Tigray

    Ethiopian authorities say the two camps are close to the Eritrean border

  20. Nigeria closes fake Covid-19 test centre in Abuja

    The unnamed centre was collecting samples and money from unsuspecting travellers

  21. From Fela to Made: Nigeria鈥檚 Afrobeat dynasty

    Fela Kuti鈥檚 son Kemi, and grandson Made continue his musical legacy in new album

  22. South Africa trial shows Covid vaccine offers limited protection

    South Africa stops AstraZeneca jabs over concern about its efficacy against the SA strain

  23. South Africa delays Covid-19 vaccine rollout

    A small study suggests the AstraZeneca jab may be less effective against new SA strain

  24. Scientists believe they鈥檝e found the world鈥檚 smallest reptile in Madagascar

    Scientists believe they may have discovered the smallest reptile on earth in Madagascar.

  25. South Sudan hoteliers threaten to evict politicians over unpaid accommodation bills.

    The hoteliers are threatening to evict the politicians over unpaid hotel accommodation.

  26. Libyan politicians elect new government.

    Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah has been elected as the transitional Prime Minister.

  27. Sierra Leone: First Lady denies any wrongdoings over state funds

    Fatima Maada Bio has been accused by US based Africanist Press of financial impropriety

  28. Uganda: Survivors react to LRA commander鈥檚 guilty verdict from the ICC

    Dominic Ongwen was convicted of war crimes at the International Criminal Court

  29. Uganda: ICC finds LRA commander guilty of war crimes

    Dominic Ongwen has been convicted of war crimes at the International Criminal Court

  30. African start-ups see a surge in investment according to a new report

    Researchers from technology group Disrupt Africa say four countries will benefit.

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