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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Israel's influence in the horn of Africa
Thu 26 Feb 2026
Israel's president Herzog visits Ethiopia. What are the ties between the two countries?
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Tunisia prominent critic released from prison
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Tunisian government frees Ahmed Souab, a lawyer who's been serving a five-year jail term
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Africans immigrating to Spain
Tue 24 Feb 2026
Spain's government plans to offer legal status to thousands of undocumented migrants
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Gabon social media suspension
Mon 23 Feb 2026
Gabon social media suspension enters second week amid concerns from political opposition
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鈥業 was tricked into fighting for Russia鈥�
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Kenya says over 1,000 of its nationals are fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Nigeria Senate passes controversial electoral law
Thu 19 Feb 2026
The law allows for manual transmission of election results if electronic methods fail
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What prompted weeks-long students protests in Senegal?
Wed 18 Feb 2026
University students have been protesting over delays in allowances from government
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UN Women calls for ceasefire in Sudan
Tue 17 Feb 2026
UN warns that women and children continue to be worst affected in Sudan conflict
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Investigation links Ethiopia to a secret camp for Sudan鈥檚 RSF
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Reuters report exposes a secret RSF training camp in Ethiopia near the border with Sudan
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Are dating apps the answer to finding love?
Fri 13 Feb 2026
Around 350 million people worldwide are using dating apps to find love
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Senegal busts transnational child abuse network
Thu 12 Feb 2026
Fourteen people arrested and charged in a high profile child abuse case in Senegal
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Is the US deepening military cooperation with Africa?
Wed 11 Feb 2026
US Africa Command says most recruitment by Islamic State (IS) now happening in Africa
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Foot and Mouth Disease threatens South Africa's livestock
Tue 10 Feb 2026
Millions of livestock threatened by Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal
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US renews key trade pact with Africa
Mon 9 Feb 2026
US extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade deal for one year
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'I tied my tubes to stay child-free'
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Kenyan Naisula Sironka, 29, tells us about her decision to undergo tubal ligation.
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Why is Nigeria demolishing Lagos lagoon slum?
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Thousands stranded in Nigeria's largest floating slum as authorities demolish homes
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What is Russia's shadow fleet doing in African waters?
Wed 4 Feb 2026
Senegal probing a tanker carrying Russian oil after it was attacked off its coast
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What's fuelling renewed tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray?
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Tigray regional government accuses the Ethiopian army of killing civilians with drones
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蘑菇短视频 Africa Eye investigates Tanzania abductions
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Victims link a senior police officer to the abduction and torture of government critics
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Are beauty products serving black women?
Fri 30 Jan 2026
A recent study found that many products marketed for black women contain health hazards.
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Guinea-Bissau suspends US-backed hepatitis vaccine trial
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Guinea-Bissau suspends trial of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns amid ethical concerns
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Kenya, Botswana efforts against cervical cancer
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Kenya struggles to contain cervical cancer, while Botswana has low disease burden
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Egypt, Morocco join Trump's Board of Peace
Tue 27 Jan 2026
Morocco and Egypt are the only African countries invited to Trump's Board of Peace
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Ghana cocoa farmers decry delayed payments
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Nearly 1 million farmers decry late payment from state-owned Ghana Cocoa Board
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Are more women delaying motherhood?
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Across the world the average age of mothers is rising. What鈥檚 behind the trend?
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Jihadist attacks on the rise in the Sahel
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali tri border area grapples with deadly attacks
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Who is "in charge" of Africa's AI?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
New report argues that AI self-sufficiency will be impossible for most African countries
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Global Initiative flags West Africa for cocaine trade
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Report says West Africa is a key trafficking route for cocaine destined for Europe
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AFCON's Over - what鈥檚 the main takeaway?
Mon 19 Jan 2026
AFCON ends amid drama - a look back at the tournament and lessons for African football
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"TikToking my way to millions"
Fri 16 Jan 2026
What does it take to succeed as a content creator in Africa?
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
