Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Arrests made in Nigeria over mummified bodies
Police make arrests in Nigeria over several mummified bodies discovered in Benin City
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Arrests follow protests in Eritrea's capital
Protests in the Eritrean capital Asmara lead to arrests and an internet shutdown
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Arrests ahead of Uganda presidential inauguration
At least 41 people detained for "planning to disrupt the inauguration ceremony"
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Arrests ahead of Uganda presidential inauguration
At least 41 people are detained for "planning to disrupt the inauguration ceremony"
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Armyworms attack crops across Southern Africa
The pests have destroyed entire maize fields in Zambia.
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Are you addicted to your smartphone?
How do you navigate excessive smartphone use?
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Are women under represented in Zimbabwe鈥檚 elections?
Of the 22 candidates running for the presidential seat only four are women
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Are weight-loss drugs a magic bullet?
Weight-loss jabs are gaining popularity in Africa. We follow one women's journey.
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Are treason charges being weaponized in Africa?
Why are key opposition figures in some African countries facing allegations of treason ?
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Are South African troops 鈥榮tuck鈥� in DRC?
The first group of South African troops deployed to DRC is returning home
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Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.
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Are more women delaying motherhood?
Across the world the average age of mothers is rising. What鈥檚 behind the trend?
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Are Kenyan police managing the Haiti crisis?
We get a report from Haiti's capital, which is almost entirely controlled by gangs
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Are Gen Z investing for vibes?
Gen Z are turning to social media for financial advice
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Are Ethiopians backing the country's sweeping political changes?
Ethiopia is going through sweeping political changes, so what do ordinary citizens think?
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Are DR Congo and M23 rebels nearing a peace deal?
The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a framework agreement for a peace deal
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Are dating apps the answer to finding love?
Around 350 million people worldwide are using dating apps to find love
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Are climate change pledges helping small farmers in Africa?
Do those at the One Planet Summit, underway in Paris, articulate these farmers' needs?
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Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?
More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg
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Are billionaires good for Africa?
The number of billionaires on the continent is rising
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Are beauty products serving black women?
A recent study found that many products marketed for black women contain health hazards.
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Archaeologists discover a forgotten city in Ethiopia
An ancient city, a thousand years old, has been discovered by a team of archaeologists
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Arab militia and Masalit communities clash in Sudan
Around 100 people have been killed in ethnic clashes in West Darfur
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Appeals Court allows Rwanda asylum flight to go ahead
The UK government's first flight taking asylum seekers to Rwanda will go ahead
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Anticipated report on corruption in South Africa is out
The Zondo Report聽 criticises the ANC for creating an environment that enabled corruption
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Anti-government protests sweep Algeria
Thousands denounce president's bid for a fifth term
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Anti-Government Protests Erupt in English-Speaking Regions of Cameroon
Demonstrations in Buea and Bamenda called for release of detained community leaders
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Anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan, reports say
At least six people have been shot dead during pro-democracy protests in Khartoum
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Anti-corruption officials blocked from questioning former Sierra Leone president
Supporters of former President Bai Koroma prevent officials from entering his home
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Anti-apartheid veterans arrested after ministers held hostage
Minister for the Presidency, Defence and a deputy were held hostage on Thursday night
