Focus on Africa

A podcast by BBC World Service

634 Episodes

  1. Ethiopia: Why is the US calling for a ceasefire?

    Published: 5/17/2024
  2. Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?

    Published: 5/16/2024
  3. How can more Africans access clean cooking?

    Published: 5/15/2024
  4. Chad: Why are the election results being challenged?

    Published: 5/14/2024
  5. Does Somalia still need a UN mission?

    Published: 5/13/2024
  6. Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?

    Published: 5/10/2024
  7. Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?

    Published: 5/9/2024
  8. West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?

    Published: 5/8/2024
  9. Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?

    Published: 5/7/2024
  10. East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?

    Published: 5/6/2024
  11. Why are US soldiers  leaving Chad?

    Published: 5/3/2024
  12. Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?

    Published: 5/2/2024
  13. Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?

    Published: 5/1/2024
  14. Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?

    Published: 4/30/2024
  15. How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?

    Published: 4/29/2024
  16. Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?

    Published: 4/26/2024
  17. Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?

    Published: 4/25/2024
  18. Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?

    Published: 4/24/2024
  19. What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?

    Published: 4/23/2024
  20. What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?

    Published: 4/22/2024

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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.