Focus on Africa

A podcast by BBC World Service

559 Episodes

  1. Chad: What's going on and what next?

    Published: 3/1/2024
  2. Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill

    Published: 2/29/2024
  3. A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?

    Published: 2/28/2024
  4. Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?

    Published: 2/27/2024
  5. Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?

    Published: 2/26/2024
  6. Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?

    Published: 2/23/2024
  7. South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs

    Published: 2/22/2024
  8. Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?

    Published: 2/21/2024
  9. As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?

    Published: 2/20/2024
  10. How relevant is the African Union?

    Published: 2/19/2024
  11. Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?

    Published: 2/16/2024
  12. Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?

    Published: 2/15/2024
  13. What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?

    Published: 2/14/2024
  14. What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?

    Published: 2/13/2024
  15. Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?

    Published: 2/12/2024
  16. Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?

    Published: 2/9/2024
  17. Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty

    Published: 2/8/2024
  18. Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?

    Published: 2/7/2024
  19. Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?

    Published: 2/6/2024
  20. Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire

    Published: 2/5/2024

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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.