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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Benin to elect new president
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Benin heads to elect new leader this weekend as President Talon鈥檚 term draws to an end
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US-Iran ceasefire and Africa
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Could the temporary US-Iran ceasefire free up the supply of key commodities to Africa?
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Artemis II: Africa on the space frontier
Tue 7 Apr 2026
NASA's Artemis II mission reignites interest in Africa's own quest to explore space
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Life on the Autism Spectrum
Mon 6 Apr 2026
蘑菇短视频 Africa Eye explores how autism remains widely misunderstood in Malawi
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'My divorce glow-up'
Fri 3 Apr 2026
As divorce rates rise across Africa, more people are embracing separation.
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African countries coping in fuel crisis
Thu 2 Apr 2026
African countries announce measures to keep fuel prices low with shortages anticipated
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South Africa protests after Nigerian 'king' installed
Wed 1 Apr 2026
Protests erupt in Eastern Cape over the recent installation of Nigerian community leader
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Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in Sudan
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Medical charity MSF says over 3,300 people sexually assaulted in Sudan since 2024
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What UN vote on slavery reparations means
Mon 30 Mar 2026
UN General Assembly terms transatlantic slave trade as 鈥済ravest crime against humanity鈥�
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Are Gen Z investing for vibes?
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Gen Z are turning to social media for financial advice
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Kenya downplays fuel shortage fears amid Iran war
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Consumers in Kenya complain of fuel shortage as government assures adequate supply
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Africans in Minnesota challenge deportation threat
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Africans in the US fight Trump threat to end their Temporary Protected Status
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Controversy regarding Nigeria's Ozoro fertility festival
Tue 24 Mar 2026
The Ozoro fertility festival in Nigeria sparks outrage after women are sexually assaulted
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Tunisian activist jailed for eight years
Mon 23 Mar 2026
Prominent Tunisian activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to 鈥媏ight years in prison
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Rise in BBLs among young women
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Women are choosing the Brazilian Butt Lift, arguably a dangerous cosmetic procedure
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Deadly blasts hit north-eastern Nigerian city
Thu 19 Mar 2026
At least 23 killed and over 100 injured after multiple explosions in Maiduguri-Nigeria
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Senegal stripped, Morocco awarded title
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Senegal stripped of 2025 AFCON title, Morocco crowned in controversial CAF ruling
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Rise in White South Africans Returning 蘑菇短视频
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Why are white South Africans returning home? We explore the reasons behind it
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Africa Eye: Somali soldiers fighting IS
Mon 16 Mar 2026
蘑菇短视频 Africa Eye goes to Somalia鈥檚 Al-Miskaad mountains with soldiers fighting IS militants
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African domestic workers stranded in Lebanon
Fri 13 Mar 2026
An estimated 250,000 migrant workers are based in Lebanon, majority of whom are Africans.
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Senegal doubles penalty for same-sex relationships
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Senegal MPs pass a law stiffening prison terms and fines for same-sex relationships
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Algeria revises law on French colonialism
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Algeria changes colonial law, drops reparations and keeps nuclear test compensation
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Africans caught up in Middle East war
Tue 10 Mar 2026
How are Africans stranded in the Middle East, and returnees, coping
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Women鈥檚 Month: Leadership and Africa鈥檚 Economy
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Women leadership and takeaways for Africa鈥檚 economy as the US鈥慖srael鈥慖ran war continues
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Afro-Iranian community grapples with new war
Fri 6 Mar 2026
We hear from the Afro-Iranian community as US-Israel war with Iran enters seventh day.
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US鈥慖srael war with Iran hits oil in Africa
Thu 5 Mar 2026
US鈥慖srael war with Iran impacts oil markets across Africa, driving price shocks
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US sanctions Rwandan army
Wed 4 Mar 2026
US sanctions Rwanda army over DR Congo conflict, what lies ahead for the peace deal?
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US health deal sparks debate in Africa
Tue 3 Mar 2026
Why are African countries raising concerns over the US health aid deal?
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What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa
Mon 2 Mar 2026
As US鈥慖srael war with Iran continues - what impact does it have on Africa?
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'Owning my infertility story'
Fri 27 Feb 2026
The World Health Organisation estimates one in six people will experience infertility.
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
