Focus on Africa Podcast
Three 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 Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Episodes to download
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Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?
Tue 30 Apr 2024
More than one hundred and sixty people have died in Kenya following heavy flooding
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How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Reflections 30 years after South Africa's first democratic elections
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Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Human Rights Watch alleges the killing of more than 220 civilians by Burkina Faso's army
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Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?
Thu 25 Apr 2024
The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations
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Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
Wed 24 Apr 2024
African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent
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What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
Tue 23 Apr 2024
The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.
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What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.
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A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
Thu 18 Apr 2024
A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis
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Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.
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Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election
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France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?
Mon 15 Apr 2024
An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.
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How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.
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Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa鈥檚 general election
Thu 11 Apr 2024
South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.
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The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians
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Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?
Tue 9 Apr 2024
Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.
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Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
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Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
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Is Ghana allowing child marriages?
Fri 5 Apr 2024
Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana
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Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'
Thu 4 Apr 2024
Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds
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How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings
Wed 3 Apr 2024
South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries
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Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?
Tue 2 Apr 2024
Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes
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Why has Togo changed its constitution?
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition
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The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation
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What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?
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Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?
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Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military
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Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.
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Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence
Thu 21 Mar 2024
The 大象传媒 uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.
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Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise
Wed 20 Mar 2024
Senegal's President Macky Sall won鈥檛 apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.
