Focus on Africa Podcast
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
Episodes to download
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Rights group accuses RSF of crimes against humanity in Sudan
Thu 2 Jul 2026
Amnesty International says Sudan鈥檚 RSF committed crimes against humanity in El Fasher
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What next after South Africa anti-migrant protests?
Wed 1 Jul 2026
After the June 30 nationwide protests in South Africa, how is the country moving forward?
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Tanzania strengthens border surveillance against Ebola
Tue 30 Jun 2026
Tanzanian Authorities are placing measures amidst Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DRC
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Inside the temporary immigrant camps in South Africa
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Thousands of immigrants stuck in temporary camps awaiting to return home
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Why are Kenyan Gen Z鈥檚 still protesting?
Fri 26 Jun 2026
What began in 2024 as opposition to a Finance bill quicky evolved into something bigger.
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Lenacapavir offering new hope for HIV prevention?
Thu 25 Jun 2026
How accessible and affordable is HIV prevention injectable Lenacapavir in Africa?
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Deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
Wed 24 Jun 2026
SA authorities assure security as June 30 deadline for illegal migrants expulsion looms
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Benin and Niger push toward border reopening
Tue 23 Jun 2026
Niger and Benin hold talks to restore ties and reopen border after three year closure
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What UK PM's resignation means for Africans
Mon 22 Jun 2026
Keir Starmer resigns as PM: What could it mean for Africans living in the UK?
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Why I froze my eggs
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Across Africa egg freezing is becoming a popular fertility preservation option for women
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DRC Ebola: stories from the frontline
Thu 18 Jun 2026
The 蘑菇短视频 reports from the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo
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Russia's security influence in the Central African Republic
Wed 17 Jun 2026
What鈥檚 Russia's security influence in CAR, a stronghold of Wagner mercenary group?
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Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Cape Verde marks historic World Cup debut with a draw against 2010 champions Spain
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World Cup: How hate-watching reflects social tensions
Mon 15 Jun 2026
World Cup hate-watching grows amid xenophobia concerns in South Africa
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Is the internet dividing men and women?
Fri 12 Jun 2026
Toxic ideas about love, dating, and gender roles are thriving in online communities
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Africa's World Cup dream: controversy and opportunity
Thu 11 Jun 2026
Africa makes history with 10 teams representing the continent in the 2026 World Cup
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DRC: How armed conflict is affecting Ebola response
Wed 10 Jun 2026
Experts say displacement of people affecting Ebola control measures in eastern DRC
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Nigeria: Freed from Boko Haram
Tue 9 Jun 2026
Nigeria's army says 360 rescued from Boko Haram. What goes into such rescue missions?
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African prisoners of war in Ukraine
Mon 8 Jun 2026
The 蘑菇短视频 has gained rare access to a prisoner of war facility in Ukraine
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鈥楳ore than my ovaries鈥�: Redefining PCOS
Fri 5 Jun 2026
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
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South Africa: what realities face those fleeing xenophobia?
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Ghanaian speaks on fleeing South Africa for fear of attacks as nations plan evacuations
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Nigerian teachers protest school kidnappings
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Protesting teachers urge Nigerian government to rescue dozens of abducted learners
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What's in Ghana's new anti-LGBTQ+ bill?
Tue 2 Jun 2026
Ghana's president promises review of the controversial bill before it becomes law
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Kenyans protest proposed US Ebola facility
Mon 1 Jun 2026
Protests erupt in Central Kenya over US plan to construct an Ebola quarantine centre
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Gigantomastia: Living with my oversized breasts
Fri 29 May 2026
More women in Africa are seeking breast reduction procedures.
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Kenya's toxic masculinity influencers
Thu 28 May 2026
A generation of masculinity influencers are building massive online audiences
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Ethiopia votes amid press freedom concerns
Wed 27 May 2026
What's it like for journalists covering Ethiopia's June elections?
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Ebola and burial traditions in DRC
Tue 26 May 2026
In DRC, communities struggle to bury loved ones without increasing transmission risk
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What does it mean to be African?
Mon 25 May 2026
A conversation across generations on African identity, opportunities, and the future
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Are billionaires good for Africa?
Fri 22 May 2026
The number of billionaires on the continent is rising
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
