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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Why are Senegal鈥檚 delayed elections controversial?
Tue 6 Feb 2024
Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy is on the line
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Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire
Mon 5 Feb 2024
The death toll from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has risen to six.
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Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
Facebook celebrates 20th years on Sunday. What do Africans think about the platform?
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What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
Sudan's ex prime minister believes,Tagadum a civilian initiative can help end conflict.
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Why Italy is interested in Africa
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Italy is seeking a closer partnership with Africa to boost economic ties
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More than half a million people enter South Sudan to escape Sudan war
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Humanitarian agencies raise concern as Sudan war displaces over 500,000 to South Sudan
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Military led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit Ecowas, what effect will it have?
Mon 29 Jan 2024
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, to leave Ecowas ,how will it affect these countries?
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Bobi Wine on what the nomination of a documentary about his life for an Oscar means
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Musician turned politician has pursued political change with run ins with government
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Why the Somali armed group Al Shabaab is still a threat
Thu 25 Jan 2024
There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters
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Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Why is Africa, the youngest continent in the world, governed by older leaders?
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What does the United States want from Africa?
Tue 23 Jan 2024
The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a four-nation tour of the continent
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Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Joseph Boakai sworn as Liberia's new president what will be his main challenges?
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Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Violent crime is soaring in South Africa with the murder rate at a 20-year high.
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Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Sierra Leonean high court allows ex-president,charged with treason, to leave country.
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Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray
Wed 17 Jan 2024
More than 200 people have starved to death in Tigray
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Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?
Tue 16 Jan 2024
Zambia is facing its worst cholera crisis for over forty years
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Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Mon 15 Jan 2024
Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks
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WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
Fri 12 Jan 2024
For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.
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Comoros鈥� president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Presidential elections are due to be held in the Comoros on 14 January
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Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
Wed 10 Jan 2024
What are the reasons behind South Africa鈥檚 genocide case against Israel at the ICJ ?
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Confusion over Kenya鈥檚 new visa-free policy for visitors
Tue 9 Jan 2024
Kenya鈥檚 shift to a visa-free regime for visitors has come into force, but is it working?
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The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
Mon 8 Jan 2024
The 大象传媒 has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the late televangelist TB Joshua
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Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Fri 5 Jan 2024
Troops from the Southern African bloc will help fight the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC
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Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Thu 4 Jan 2024
Sierra Leone's former president charged with treason over alleged role in a coup plot
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Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Wed 3 Jan 2024
Somaliland鈥檚 decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia
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Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
Tue 2 Jan 2024
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power load -shedding crisis ?
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South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
New Year's Day 2024
2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa
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Sudan conflict: A year in review
Fri 29 Dec 2023
As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far
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The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
Thu 28 Dec 2023
We look at the legacy of the acclaimed South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema
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Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Nigerians given free train rides and a 50% discount on bus fares over the festive period
