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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Is democracy working in Nigeria?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, marks 25 years of democracy
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What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
Thu 13 Jun 2024
The city of el-Fasher could imminently fall to rebel forces, warns the US envoy to Sudan.
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Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Tunisia: Several hundred people are in prison, just for failing to pay their debts
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Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Around two million children in northern Nigeria are severely malnourished, says MSF
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How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Somalia gets a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast
Fri 7 Jun 2024
It's one year since we launched the Focus on Africa Podcast.
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Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.
Thu 6 Jun 2024
Sudan reaffirms commitment to constructing a Russian naval base on the Red Sea.
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What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?
Wed 5 Jun 2024
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa. Mr Lavrov is seeking support.
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How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?
Tue 4 Jun 2024
South Korea and African nations meet at a cooperation summit in Seoul
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South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?
Mon 3 Jun 2024
Who will South Africa's African National Congress party choose as its coalition partner?
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Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country?
Fri 31 May 2024
The US has imposed sanctions on Uganda鈥檚 parliament speaker and others over corruption
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Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu鈥檚 term in office, how has he fared?
Thu 30 May 2024
We review a year of Bola Tinubu's tenure as Nigeria's President
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Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?
Wed 29 May 2024
Burkina Faso looks unlikely to return to democratic rule soon
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What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?
Tue 28 May 2024
The access to illegal arms is on the rise in Kenya
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What does Kenya鈥檚 non-NATO ally status mean?
Mon 27 May 2024
What does the status of non-NATO ally mean for Kenya and Africa?
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Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher?
Fri 24 May 2024
A United Nations expert says a genocide could be occurring in El-Fasher
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How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?
Thu 23 May 2024
First set of genetically modified non-biting mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti.
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How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa?
Wed 22 May 2024
An investigative report says EU funds are enabling human rights abuses in North Africa
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Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti?
Tue 21 May 2024
The first group of 200 Kenyan police officers is expected to arrive in Haiti in May.
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Who are the men behind an attempted coup in DR Congo ?
Mon 20 May 2024
The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has quashed an attempted coup
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Ethiopia: Why is the US calling for a ceasefire?
Fri 17 May 2024
The US calls for a nationwide ceasefire in Ethiopia after fighting in various regions.
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Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?
Thu 16 May 2024
Ex-Gambian minister Ousman Sonko has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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How can more Africans access clean cooking?
Wed 15 May 2024
A third of the world cooks with fuels producing toxic smoke: International Energy Agency
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Chad: Why are the election results being challenged?
Tue 14 May 2024
Chad鈥檚 opposition leader challenges the preliminary results of the presidential election
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Does Somalia still need a UN mission?
Mon 13 May 2024
In an unexpected move Somalia's government requests an end to U.N. political mission.
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Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?
Fri 10 May 2024
Human Rights Watch says ethnic cleansing has taken place in the city of El Geneina.
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Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?
Thu 9 May 2024
Kenya's government doctors sign agreement to end national strike after nearly 2 months
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West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?
Wed 8 May 2024
What next for French and US troops as they move out of the Sahel region?
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Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?
Tue 7 May 2024
The Olympic marathon champion on why he feared for his family after online abuse
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East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Mon 6 May 2024
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa.
