Focus on Africa Podcast
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.
Episodes to download
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Sudan: "The war has destroyed the spirit of Ramadan"
Friday
Calls for a ceasefire in Sudan, during the month of Ramadan, go unheeded
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Will a west African single currency work?
Thursday
The west Africa regional bloc, Ecowas, has set 2027 as the new launch year for the Eco
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Algeria and France in diplomatic row
Wednesday
Algeria and France are once again embroiled in a diplomatic spat
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Why did Ecowas leave Guinea Bissau?
Tuesday
The West African regional bloc was due to help mediate in a political elections dispute
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Can South Africa be peacemaker in Ukraine?
Last Monday
South Africa and the US swap positions on Ukraine
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Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in eastern DRC
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in Bukavu as Burundi struggles with refugee influx
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The ship keeping Africa connected
Thu 27 Feb 2025
The ship that cruises the oceans around Africa to keep the continent online
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Why did fishermen clash on the Ethiopia-Kenya border?
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Several people reportedly killed in armed clashes along Ethiopia-Kenya border
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DR Congo proposes deal to the West
Tue 25 Feb 2025
DR Congo President, proposes granting the US and Europe access to mineral resources
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Nigeria's ex-military leader regrets cancelling election
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Nigeria's ex-military ruler Gen Babangida regrets annulling 1993 presidential election
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Sierra Leone: Who is Hawa Hunt and why was she arrested?
Fri 21 Feb 2025
A social media influencer is in jail in Freetown for allegdly making insults
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Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Sudan accuses Kenya of hostile action for hosting meeting of the rebel paramilitary RSF
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USAID Suspension: Where next for Africa?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Challenges faced in healthcare in Africa since the supension of USAid funds
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Deadly collapse at Mali gold mine
Tue 18 Feb 2025
More than 40 people, mostly women, killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in Mali
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African Union members elect new leader
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is elected chair of the AU Commission
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Why has Sierra Leone imposed a fishing ban?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Sierra Leone has banned fishing for a month in a bid to shore up depleted stock.
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The case against Rwanda
Thu 13 Feb 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo files a case against Rwanda
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Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Allegations that energy giant Shell ignored warnings about a clean-up operation.
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DR Congo sentences over 100 to death
Tue 11 Feb 2025
What do we know about the men sentenced to death in DR Congo?
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Will DR Congo ceasefire calls be heeded ?
Mon 10 Feb 2025
East and southern Africa leaders call for immediate ceasefire to end fighting in DRC
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South Africa's response to US threats
Fri 7 Feb 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country "will not be bullied"
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Major data breach in Kenya
Thu 6 Feb 2025
Massive data breach in Kenya reveals business holdings of powerful people in the nation
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Uganda: Military courts ruled 'unconstitutional'
Wed 5 Feb 2025
Uganda鈥檚 Supreme Court rules military court is unconstitutional
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Trump threatens South Africa funding cut
Tue 4 Feb 2025
President Trump threatens South Africa to cut funding over land policy
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Gabon's election: A fresh start?
Mon 3 Feb 2025
Gabon heads to the polls in April to vote in a new president. How significant is this?
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Why has a Libyan suspect got Italy's PM investigated?
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Italy's PM is under investigation for repatriation of Libyan ICC suspect聽 Osama Najim
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What's Africa's reponse to Deepseek?
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Why is the Chinese-made AI model DeepSeek attracting the world's attention?
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US aid cut hits African healthcare
Wed 29 Jan 2025
How will a freeze in US aid spending affect healthcare across Africa?
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Rare criticism for Zimbabwe's President
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Prominent Zimbabwean war veterans issue a rebuke against the country's president
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DR Congo crisis: rebels claim Goma takeover
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels reportedly take over much of Goma city in eastern DR Congo
