Focus on Africa
A podcast by BBC World Service
370 Episodes
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Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president
Published: 1/22/2024 -
Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?
Published: 1/19/2024 -
Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges
Published: 1/18/2024 -
Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray
Published: 1/17/2024 -
Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?
Published: 1/16/2024 -
Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Published: 1/15/2024 -
WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
Published: 1/12/2024 -
Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Published: 1/11/2024 -
Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
Published: 1/10/2024 -
Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
Published: 1/9/2024 -
The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
Published: 1/8/2024 -
Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Published: 1/5/2024 -
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Published: 1/4/2024 -
Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Published: 1/3/2024 -
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
Published: 1/2/2024 -
South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
Published: 1/1/2024 -
Sudan conflict: A year in review
Published: 12/29/2023 -
The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
Published: 12/28/2023 -
Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
Published: 12/27/2023 -
What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Published: 12/26/2023
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.