News imageFocus on Africa

Focus on Africa

Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

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Episodes (954 available)

News imageFocus on Africa, Africa's World Cup dream: controversy and opportunity

Africa makes history with 10 teams representing the continent in the 2026 World Cup

11 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, DRC: How armed conflict is affecting Ebola response

Experts say displacement of people affecting Ebola control measures in eastern DRC

10 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, Nigeria: Freed from Boko Haram

Nigeria's army says 360 rescued from Boko Haram. What goes into such rescue missions?

9 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, African prisoners of war in Ukraine

The BBC has gained rare access to a prisoner of war facility in Ukraine

8 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, ‘More than my ovaries’: Redefining PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

5 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, South Africa: what realities face those fleeing xenophobia?

Ghanaian speaks on fleeing South Africa for fear of attacks as nations plan evacuations

4 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, Nigerian teachers protest school kidnappings

Protesting teachers urge Nigerian government to rescue dozens of abducted learners

3 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, What's in Ghana's new anti-LGBTQ+ bill?

Ghana's president promises review of the controversial bill before it becomes law

2 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, Gigantomastia: Living with my oversized breasts

More women in Africa are seeking breast reduction procedures.

29 May 2026

23 mins

News imageFocus on Africa, Kenya's toxic masculinity influencers

A generation of masculinity influencers are building massive online audiences

28 May 2026

23 mins

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