Focus on Africa
A podcast by BBC World Service

634 Episodes
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Ethiopia: Why is the US calling for a ceasefire?
Published: 5/17/2024 -
Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?
Published: 5/16/2024 -
How can more Africans access clean cooking?
Published: 5/15/2024 -
Chad: Why are the election results being challenged?
Published: 5/14/2024 -
Does Somalia still need a UN mission?
Published: 5/13/2024 -
Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?
Published: 5/10/2024 -
Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?
Published: 5/9/2024 -
West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?
Published: 5/8/2024 -
Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?
Published: 5/7/2024 -
East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Published: 5/6/2024 -
Why are US soldiers leaving Chad?
Published: 5/3/2024 -
Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?
Published: 5/2/2024 -
Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?
Published: 5/1/2024 -
Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?
Published: 4/30/2024 -
How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?
Published: 4/29/2024 -
Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?
Published: 4/26/2024 -
Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?
Published: 4/25/2024 -
Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
Published: 4/24/2024 -
What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
Published: 4/23/2024 -
What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Published: 4/22/2024
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.