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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What does Dangote's IPO mean for young investors?
Yesterday
Dangote offers 3% of his refinery to the public, attracting young investors.
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IMF talks amid Senegal debt crisis
Monday
Senegal’s president meets IMF chief amid a deepening debt crisis.
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Was my university degree worth it?
Friday
80million young Nigerians are unemployed, many of which have received tertiary education
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Controversy Over Ugandan Kingdom's Royal Succession
Last Thursday
A succession battle deepens in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom ahead of their late king's burial.
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Is Cameroon doing enough on femicide?
Last Wednesday
Femicide in Cameroon sparks outrage and calls for stronger action.
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Kenya gives foreign traders 90-day ultimatum
Last Tuesday
Kenya issues 90-day ultimatum for undocumented foreign traders
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Why maps make Africa smaller
Mon 7 Sep 2026
UN endorses new map showing Africa’s true size more accurately.
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JZyNO on taking Liberia’s sound global
Fri 4 Sep 2026
He is recognised as the most internationally successful artist from Liberia
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Is Africa ready for a stronger El Niño?
Thu 3 Sep 2026
El Niño could be the strongest in 70 years, threatening millions across Africa.
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US pushes for Sudan arms embargo
Wed 2 Sep 2026
Massad Boulos on the US push for a nationwide arms embargo on Sudan
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Guinea-Bissau votes to reshape presidency
Tue 1 Sep 2026
Bissau-Guineans vote to decide the limits of the presidency’s power
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Niger arrests soldiers behind failed mutiny
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Coup attempt leads to the arrest of dozens of soldiers in Niger.
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'My journey with postpartum psychosis'
Fri 28 Aug 2026
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental health condition
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African fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Thu 27 Aug 2026
How Africa loved Dolly Parton and a conversation with a South African band she sang with
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US calls for Sudan arms embargo
Wed 26 Aug 2026
US calls on the UN Security Council to extend Darfur’s arms embargo to the rest of Sudan
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Pirate attacks on Somalia's shipping lanes
Tue 25 Aug 2026
Somali pirates seize tankers in fresh attacks which experts say threaten global shipping
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Nigeria plans to decriminalise attempted suicide
Mon 24 Aug 2026
Nigeria records around 300,000 suicide attempts every year and at least 7,000 deaths
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Moroccan Influencer jailed over public indecency
Thu 20 Aug 2026
A Moroccan influencer has been jailed for violating public decency laws
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Uganda to send troops to Gaza
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Uganda's parliament has now approved deploying troops to Gaza for a peacekeeping mission
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Somalia: Humanitarian agency warns malnutrition
Tue 18 Aug 2026
A humanitarian agency has warned acute malnutrition in parts of Somalia
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Vote counting underway after Zambia election
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema takes early lead in last week's elections
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Are placenta practices changing in Africa?
Fri 14 Aug 2026
Interest in placenta-based wellness products is increasing
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South Africa seeks reimbursement for migrant deportations
Thu 13 Aug 2026
South Africa says it spent nearly $18 million to transport and accommodate immigrants
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Conflict, health gaps fuel DRC's Ebola surge
Wed 12 Aug 2026
With Ebola deaths in the DRC passing 2,000, we ask what's driving the surge now
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Beats, ballots and Zambia's election music
Tue 11 Aug 2026
Ahead of Zambia's vote on August 13, we look at the role of music to sway voters
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BBC investigates murder of top South African detective
Mon 10 Aug 2026
BBC has seen evidence suggesting a South African detective was killed by special forces
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South Sudan's growing modelling industry
Fri 7 Aug 2026
The country is producing some of the world's top supermodels
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Hormuz attacks threaten Liberian shipping registry
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Liberian-flagged ship attacked in Hormuz amid growing shipping security fears.
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Exclusive interview with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema
Wed 5 Aug 2026
An exclusive chat with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of next week’s polls.
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
