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 tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are showing no signs of easing
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Somalia recently accused Ethiopian troops of 鈥渋llegally鈥� crossing into its territory.
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Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors?
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Young people in Kenya have once again taken to the streets to protest
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A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia
Mon 24 Jun 2024
A Namibian court rules that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional
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Kenya: Why are these protests different?
Fri 21 Jun 2024
A new generation of young Kenyans are protesting against unpopular tax proposals.
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How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Intense heat in Saudi Arabia leads to the deaths of hundreds of Muslim pilgrims.
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The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Amnesty International says Egypt is deporting fleeing refugees from Sudan.
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Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Kenya's government scraps some proposed taxes after a public outcry.
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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Female students at the University of Juba said they were beaten by police
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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.
