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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Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?
Wed 21 Feb 2024
The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package
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As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.
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How relevant is the African Union?
Mon 19 Feb 2024
The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent
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Why does Nigeria鈥檚 electricity supply keep collapsing?
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Nigeria鈥檚 inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts
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Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer鈥檚 transfer record fee mean?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Zambian Racheal Kundananji has shattered the pay glass ceiling in women鈥檚 football
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What will it take to stop Senegal鈥檚 election protests?
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election
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What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Thousands of civilians flee recent conflict between M23 rebels and government forces.
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Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Host Ivory Coast wins Afcon but what will be the lasting legacy for the country
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Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?
Fri 9 Feb 2024
The Ugandan government says it's trying to rescue tranationals still trapped in Myanmar
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Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty
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Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?
Wed 7 Feb 2024
Africa's mining Indaba is in Cape Town.Does Africa have a say about its mineral wealth?
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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
