Focus on Africa
A podcast by BBC World Service
559 Episodes
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Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?
Published: 12/8/2023 -
Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?
Published: 12/7/2023 -
Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria
Published: 12/6/2023 -
Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?
Published: 12/5/2023 -
A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone
Published: 12/4/2023 -
World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?
Published: 12/1/2023 -
Why COP28 matters to Africa
Published: 11/30/2023 -
Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu
Published: 11/29/2023 -
How safe are South Africa's mines?
Published: 11/28/2023 -
Was there an attempted coup in Sierra Leone?
Published: 11/27/2023 -
Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
Published: 11/24/2023 -
Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?
Published: 11/23/2023 -
What is President Weah's legacy in Liberia?
Published: 11/22/2023 -
Why no plastic pollution deal was reached
Published: 11/21/2023 -
Can African- led negotiations achieve peace for Sudan?
Published: 11/20/2023 -
What reparations does Africa want?
Published: 11/17/2023 -
Is Zimbabwe's political opposition in disarray?
Published: 11/16/2023 -
Madagascar braces for controversial election
Published: 11/15/2023 -
Why are Nigeria's labour unions striking again?
Published: 11/14/2023 -
Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?
Published: 11/13/2023
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.