Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France
Félicien Kabuga, a suspect of the Rwandan genocide, has been arrested near Paris
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Fears of food insecurity in northern Nigeria
How climate change is affecting food production in northeastern Nigeria
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Farmer Wins $1 Million Facebook Award
Kenyan farmer awarded up to $1 million by Facebook for African community project
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Failed coup attempt in Sudan
Sudan has a power sharing arrangement with military and civilian representatives
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Fact-checking the #EndSARS protests
The role misinformation has played online in the #Endsars movement.
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Facebook shuts accounts linked to Uganda's top officials
Facebook takes down several accounts linked to President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign.
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Facebook bans Israeli firm over 'fake Africa accounts'
Facebook alleges the accounts were targeting elections in six African countries
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Facebook accused of stoking Ethiopia's conflict
Facebook accused of permitting hate speech during Ethiopia's two-year conflict
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Extended expiry date for COVID vaccines
Vaccines past their expiry date may still be used till July, say health authorities
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Explosions Rock Kenya's Capital
A suburb of the Kenyan capital is rocked by an explosion and exchange of gunfire
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Experts warn of uncertain future for children
A major study said climate change and harmful food and drink ads were risk factors
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Ex-president sentenced to life over Sankara murder
Burkina Faso’s former President Blaise Compaore was found guilty of complicity
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Eve of Malawi's sixth democratic election
It's been a hard fought campaign and too close to call
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European Leaders Continue Charm Offensive in Africa
European leaders set stalls in Africa; Nigerian security; Soweto; fishermen and condoms
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Europe's Leaders on a Charm Offensive in Africa
Europe's leaders in Africa; Germany returns Namibian skulls; uproar over a TV ad in Kenya
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EU to deepen ties with Africa
The European Commission's president plans a big trade boost with Africa.
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EU sanctions DRC military figures
EU has sanctioned political and military figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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EU Leaders Agree Deal on Migration
EU leaders' agreement on migration; Ghana's electoral boss sacked; Resident Presidents
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EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal
The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal
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Etienne Tshisekedi's passing is mourned by many
One of the great opposition voices of the DRC, Etienne Tshisekedi, has fallen silent.
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Ethiopians seek refuge in Kenyan border town
Thousands flee Ethiopia and take refuge in border town of Moyale
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Ethiopian refugees stream into Sudan
Thousands of Ethiopians are expected to cross into Sudan, to escape the Tigray conflict
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Ethiopian Parliament passes law controlling hate speech
Ethiopian lawmakers have approved a law aimed at curbing hate speech and fake news
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Ethiopian parliament chooses first female president
Sahle-Work Zewde promised to focus on gender equality and promoting peace.
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Ethiopian minister says deadline to Tigray fighters has expired
An Ethiopian deadline for Tigray fighters to surrender has passed
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Ethiopian government plays down threats of new rebel alliance
Rebel groups announce an alliance with TPLF forces aimed at ousting PM Abiy Ahmed.
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Ethiopian forces capture Shire in northern Tigray
Fears for civilians in Shire after prolonged heavy fighting leading to its capture
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Ethiopian Court Drops Charges Against Opposition Leader
Opposition leader Dr. Merera Gudina may be a free man soon
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Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to war-hit Tigray
Ethiopian Airlines’ first passenger flight to Tigray in two years, lands in Mekelle
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Ethiopia’s prime minister declares emergency in Tigray region
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accused the region's authorities of an army base attack