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.
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How did Egypt win its battle against hepatitis C?
Fri 3 Jan 2025
Egypt had one of highest rates of hepatitis C but has now eradicated the disease
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Why are more Francophone countries cutting ties with France?
Thu 2 Jan 2025
French troops stationed in Ivory Coast will begin withdrawing from the country this month
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What can Africa expect from President Trump鈥檚 second term?
New Year's Day 2025
Will Africa's leaders enjoy cordial relations with incoming US President Donald Trump?
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How South Africa鈥檚 drug trade is rooted in apartheid rule
Tue 31 Dec 2024
South Africa has become a key player in the global drugs trade
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Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Kenyan President Ruto seems to acknowledge the abductions and promises government action
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Ivory Coast : What is 鈥� Ivoirit茅 鈥� ?
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Will the issue of national identity matter in next year's elections in Ivory Coast?
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Why has Air Tanzania been banned from EU Airspace?
Boxing Day 2024
The European Union has banned Tanzania鈥檚 national airline from its airspace
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How Sudanese Christians celebrate Christmas in exile
Christmas Day 2024
Thousands of Sudanese Christians face Christmas away from home as the Sudan war continues
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What is behind recent stampedes in Nigeria?
Christmas Eve 2024
Dozens of people have died at charitable events in Nigeria. What went wrong?
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Why Malawi seeks billions in unpaid taxes
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Malawi鈥檚 government demands billions of dollars in unpaid taxes for exported rubies
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Why is piracy on Somalia waters increasing?
Fri 20 Dec 2024
What鈥檚 behind the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia?
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Are Kenyan police managing the Haiti crisis?
Thu 19 Dec 2024
We get a report from Haiti's capital, which is almost entirely controlled by gangs
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Mass deportation of Sierra Leoneans from Guinea
Wed 18 Dec 2024
A diplomatic spat between Guinea and Sierra Leone after arrests and forced deportations
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Why are drowning rates worrying Uganda?
Tue 17 Dec 2024
A new report reveals that over 3,000 people die a year from drowning In Uganda
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The impact of Cyclone Chido on Mayotte
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Residents of Mayotte have spoken of "apocalyptic scenes" caused by Cyclone Chido
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Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans?
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription
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Ethiopia and Somalia to end dispute
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a bitter dispute
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Zambia's Lungu banned from presidential run
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Constitutional court bars Zambia鈥檚 former president Edgar Lungu from running again
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Can the AU have influence in Libya?
Tue 10 Dec 2024
A high level African Union delegation is visiting Libya
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Ghana elections: How Mahama made a comeback
Mon 9 Dec 2024
Former president John Mahama will return to statehouse following 聽poll victory
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People in war-torn Sudan need more help
Fri 6 Dec 2024
The 蜜芽传媒's Lyse Doucet says the situation in Sudan is worse than before
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What challenges for Namibia's first female president?
Thu 5 Dec 2024
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Namibia鈥檚 first female president,what awaits her administration?
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Ghana Elections. What's at stake?
Wed 4 Dec 2024
Over 18 million Ghanaians prepare to vote in their presidential election on December 7th
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Nigeria air strikes: Tudunbiri village mourns
Tue 3 Dec 2024
A year after air strikes on Nigeria鈥檚 Tudunbiri village, how are residents coping?
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Why is President Biden visiting Angola?
Mon 2 Dec 2024
US President Biden makes his long-promised visit to Africa
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Is a global plastics treaty closer?
Fri 29 Nov 2024
Will there be an agreement to limit the amount of global plastic that is produced?
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An increase in internally displaced people in Africa
Thu 28 Nov 2024
A recent report says there's an increase in internally displaced people across Africa
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Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist attack
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Dozens of soldiers reportedly killed in north eastern Nigeria in Islamist attack
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Namibian elections: what's at stake?
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election
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Why is Zimbabwe's opposition in disarray?
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Is the Zimbabwean main opposition too fragmented to be effective?
