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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What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.
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What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.
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A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
Thu 18 Apr 2024
A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis
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Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.
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Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election
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France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?
Mon 15 Apr 2024
An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.
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How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.
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Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election
Thu 11 Apr 2024
South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.
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The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians
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Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?
Tue 9 Apr 2024
Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.
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Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
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Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
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Is Ghana allowing child marriages?
Fri 5 Apr 2024
Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana
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Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'
Thu 4 Apr 2024
Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds
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How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings
Wed 3 Apr 2024
South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries
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Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?
Tue 2 Apr 2024
Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes
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Why has Togo changed its constitution?
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition
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The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation
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What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?
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Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?
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Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military
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Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.
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Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence
Thu 21 Mar 2024
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.
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Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise
Wed 20 Mar 2024
Senegal's President Macky Sall won’t apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.
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Kidnapped in Nigeria: A personal testimony
Tue 19 Mar 2024
Another 100 people kidnapped in Nigeria. We hear from a young woman who was abducted.
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Why were Malawian women abused in Oman?
Mon 18 Mar 2024
Dozens of Malawians working in Oman as domestic workers have suffered abuse
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Will the Rwandan elections be free and fair?
Fri 15 Mar 2024
A court in Rwanda finds an opposition leader ineligible to run in July's elections
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Health workers in Kenya go on strike
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Health workers in Kenya go on an indefinite strike despite a ban by a Labour Court
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Why are Congolese refugees protesting in Rwanda?
Wed 13 Mar 2024
Congolese nationals who live in refugee camps in Rwanda have been protesting
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How the recruitment of a Ugandan national to Myanmar turned into a nightmare.
Tue 12 Mar 2024
A Ugandan national shares his personal story with us after being trafficked to Myanmar