Focus on Africa
A podcast by BBC World Service
566 Episodes
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Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?
Published: 7/2/2024 -
South Africa has a new coalition government
Published: 7/1/2024 -
Sierra Leone has banned child marriage
Published: 6/28/2024 -
Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?
Published: 6/27/2024 -
Why tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are showing no signs of easing
Published: 6/26/2024 -
Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors?
Published: 6/25/2024 -
A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia
Published: 6/24/2024 -
Kenya: Why are these protests different?
Published: 6/21/2024 -
How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?
Published: 6/20/2024 -
The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Published: 6/19/2024 -
Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?
Published: 6/18/2024 -
Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
Published: 6/17/2024 -
Is democracy working in Nigeria?
Published: 6/14/2024 -
What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
Published: 6/13/2024 -
Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Published: 6/12/2024 -
Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?
Published: 6/11/2024 -
How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Published: 6/10/2024 -
One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast
Published: 6/7/2024 -
Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.
Published: 6/6/2024 -
What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?
Published: 6/5/2024
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.