Focus on Africa Podcast
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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Mali: Another alleged attempted coup
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Soldiers and generals have been arrested in Mali accused of an alleged attempted coup
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Activists block foreigners from South African hospitals
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Dozens of anti-migrant groups in South Africa have reportedly blocked healthcare services
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How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?
Fri 8 Aug 2025
The Zambian government has dismissed public risk concerns at a mining spillage site
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Deadly clash at Uganda- South Sudan border
Thu 7 Aug 2025
Several military clashes reported in the border region shared by South Sudan and Uganda
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Rwanda agrees migrant deal with the US
Wed 6 Aug 2025
Rwanda says it will accept up to 250 migrants from the US
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Ghana: resurgence of violence in Bawku
Tue 5 Aug 2025
Soldiers deployed to Bawku, in Ghana鈥檚 Upper East Region, after attacks on two schools
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The women luring girls into sex trade in Kenya
Mon 4 Aug 2025
How women in Kenya have involved children as young as 13 in the sex trade in Kenya
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DR Congo's football deal with FC Barcelona
Fri 1 Aug 2025
DR Congo's sports minister says deal with Barcelona is a partnership not a sponsorship
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What is fuelling Angola's fuel protests?
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Several people have died after widespread protests in Angola against fuel price rises
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Nigeria: Why kidnappers killed 35 hostages despite paid ransoms
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Kidnappers reportedly killed 35 people in Zamfara state, even after ransom was paid
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Who is behind a church attack in DR Congo?
Tue 29 Jul 2025
More than 40 people were attacked during a vigil in the town of Komanda, DRC
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Somalia: The 鈥渉ole鈥� at the heart of a seized arms ship
Mon 28 Jul 2025
There are tensions in the Horn between Somalia and Puntland over a seized arms cargo ship
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Who are the CAR commanders jailed for war crimes?
Fri 25 Jul 2025
The ICC jails two members of a militia in the Central African Republic for war crimes
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Ghana鈥檚 special clinic for cleft lip patients
Thu 24 Jul 2025
A new centre to treat cleft lip condition in West Africa
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How has Goma changed under M23 fighters?
Wed 23 Jul 2025
M23 took control of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, six months ago
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Can solar power fix South Africa's electricity 聽problems?
Tue 22 Jul 2025
How are young people in South Africa overcoming 聽electricity supply shortages?
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Why Burkina Faso discarded its Electoral Commission
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Burkina Faso's military rulers say the interior ministry will handle future elections
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Sudan: Why North Kordofan is being targeted?
Fri 18 Jul 2025
More than 450 civilians were reportedly killed by RSF in Sudan鈥檚 North Kordofan State
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Cameroon's president seeks re-election at age 92
Thu 17 Jul 2025
The world's oldest head of state, Paul Biya, is aiming to extend his 43 years in power
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Kenyan protests: Impact on mental health
Wed 16 Jul 2025
An activist shares her mental health journey after violent protests in Kenyan capital
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US deportees causing concern in South Sudan
Tue 15 Jul 2025
South Sudanese voice concern for safety following arrival of eight deportees from the US
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Nigeria鈥檚 ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dead
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Nigeria鈥檚 former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead at 82. What was his legacy?
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DRC: Inside a mine controlled by M23
Fri 11 Jul 2025
The 麻豆社's rare access to a mine controlled by M23 group in eastern Congo
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US slaps 30% tariff on South Africa
Thu 10 Jul 2025
US President Trump recently announced a new 30% tariff on imports from South Africa
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Ghanaians lured into football job scam
Wed 9 Jul 2025
Several young Ghanaians were trafficked to Nigeria under a fraudulent recruitment scheme
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First malaria drug for infants approved
Tue 8 Jul 2025
The first malaria treatment suitable for infants is approved for use
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How is Kenya marking the Saba Saba protests?
Mon 7 Jul 2025
Two people have reportedly died of gunshot wounds following protests in Kenya
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Nigeria's new opposition alliance to challenge Tinubu
Fri 4 Jul 2025
Nigeria's two main opposition leaders join new political party to challenge Bola Tinubu
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Militant attacks increase in Mali
Thu 3 Jul 2025
Jihadist fighters launch a series of attacks across numerous towns in Mali
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DRC children fathered by UN peacekeepers
Wed 2 Jul 2025
DRC mothers struggling to raise children fathered and abandoned by UN peacekeepers
