Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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WHO declares Coronavirus a global health emergency
Raises concerns over countries with weaker health systems
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WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.
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Who are the victims of enforced disappearances?
Africa has one of the highest number of missing people and enforced disappearances
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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
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Who are the men behind an attempted coup in DR Congo ?
The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has quashed an attempted coup
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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
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WHO Africa Director on continent's preparedness for Covid-19
Dr Moeti says experience from the Ebola epidemic has helped in tackling this pandemic
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Where are Liberia's 'missing millions'?
New notes worth $60m ordered by the previous government have disappeared
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When will South Africa begin Covid vaccinations?
The newly approved Oxford vaccine was also trialled in South Africa
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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
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WhatsApp sues Israeli company for installing spyware on app
The cell phone messaging service says a weapons company has been spying on activists
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What鈥檚 driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?
Mali faces coordinated attacks - what鈥檚 behind the growing security concerns?
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What鈥檚 causing insecurity in South Sudan?
The fragile power-sharing agreement in South Sudan is at risk of collapse
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What鈥檚 behind South Africa鈥檚 power cuts?
Eskom has warned of longer power cuts this winter.
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What's triggering mass displacement in DR Congo?
Inter-communal clashes trigger mass displacement in DR Congo, UNHCR says
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What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?
Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?
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What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa
As US鈥慖srael war with Iran continues - what impact does it have on Africa?
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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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What's Sudan's case against the UAE?
Sudan takes UAE to the ICJ over 'complicity in genocide'
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What's in store for Africa 2026 ?
Looking ahead to events likely to shape 2026
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What's happened to Uganda opposition MP Bobi Wine?
After his appearance in a martial court we get details of his treatment in custody.
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What's Going On In Guinea?
Tensions rise as President Alpha Conde presses for another term
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What's fuelling renewed tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray?
Tigray regional government accuses the Ethiopian army of killing civilians with drones
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What's Christmas without a home?
How are homeless people in South Africa spending Christmas?
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What's behind the violent protests in the UK?
Violent ant-immigration protests have flared up across the UK
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What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?
The access to illegal arms is on the rise in Kenya
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What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.
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What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State leaving over 140 dead
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What's Africa's reponse to Deepseek?
Why is the Chinese-made AI model DeepSeek attracting the world's attention?
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What will it take to stop Senegal鈥檚 election protests?
Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election
