Focus on Africa Podcast
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
Episodes to download
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Niger arrests soldiers behind failed mutiny
Yesterday
Coup attempt leads to the arrest of dozens of soldiers in Niger.
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'My journey with postpartum psychosis'
Friday
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental health condition
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African fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Thursday
How Africa loved Dolly Parton and a conversation with a South African band she sang with
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US calls for Sudan arms embargo
Last Wednesday
US calls on the UN Security Council to extend Darfur’s arms embargo to the rest of Sudan
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Pirate attacks on Somalia's shipping lanes
Last Tuesday
Somali pirates seize tankers in fresh attacks which experts say threaten global shipping
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Nigeria plans to decriminalise attempted suicide
Last Monday
Nigeria records around 300,000 suicide attempts every year and at least 7,000 deaths
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Moroccan Influencer jailed over public indecency
Thu 20 Aug 2026
A Moroccan influencer has been jailed for violating public decency laws
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Uganda to send troops to Gaza
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Uganda's parliament has now approved deploying troops to Gaza for a peacekeeping mission
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Somalia: Humanitarian agency warns malnutrition
Tue 18 Aug 2026
A humanitarian agency has warned acute malnutrition in parts of Somalia
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Vote counting underway after Zambia election
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema takes early lead in last week's elections
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Are placenta practices changing in Africa?
Fri 14 Aug 2026
Interest in placenta-based wellness products is increasing
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South Africa seeks reimbursement for migrant deportations
Thu 13 Aug 2026
South Africa says it spent nearly $18 million to transport and accommodate immigrants
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Conflict, health gaps fuel DRC's Ebola surge
Wed 12 Aug 2026
With Ebola deaths in the DRC passing 2,000, we ask what's driving the surge now
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Beats, ballots and Zambia's election music
Tue 11 Aug 2026
Ahead of Zambia's vote on August 13, we look at the role of music to sway voters
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BBC investigates murder of top South African detective
Mon 10 Aug 2026
BBC has seen evidence suggesting a South African detective was killed by special forces
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South Sudan's growing modelling industry
Fri 7 Aug 2026
The country is producing some of the world's top supermodels
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Hormuz attacks threaten Liberian shipping registry
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Liberian-flagged ship attacked in Hormuz amid growing shipping security fears.
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Exclusive interview with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema
Wed 5 Aug 2026
An exclusive chat with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of next week’s polls.
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Morocco migrant crossings into Spain's Ceuta
Tue 4 Aug 2026
Over 70 Moroccan migrants have died crossing into Spain’s territory of Ceuta
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Exclusive interview with Zambia's Brian Mundubile
Mon 3 Aug 2026
As Zambia heads to the polls we chat with main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile
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African women turning gaming into a living
Fri 31 Jul 2026
What's it like to be a female gamer in a male-dominated space?
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Burkina Faso's Traore on religious extremism
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Burkina Faso clamps down religious figures engaging in extremism and radicalisation
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South Africa proposes strategic oil reserve expansion
Wed 29 Jul 2026
South Africa proposes strategic oil reserve expansion to cushion against global shocks
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Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia
Tue 28 Jul 2026
Saudi Arabia executes five Ethiopian migrants convicted of smuggling cannabis
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WAFCON officially kicks off in Morocco
Mon 27 Jul 2026
WAFCON kicks off in Morocco as 16 teams vie for the African title in 2026.
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Yemi Alade: beyond the music
Fri 24 Jul 2026
Yemi Alade, one of Africa's biggest artists, sits down with Focus on Africa
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Mali insecurity escalates amid jihadist attacks
Thu 23 Jul 2026
50 soldiers killed in the latest attack in Mali as insecurity mounts in the country
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Deadly wildfires ravage Algeria
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Algerian government says six people have died in wildfires as heatwave continues
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Ebola: Kenya denies hosting US aid workers
Tue 21 Jul 2026
Kenya denies hosting seven American aid workers from the DRC at a US Ebola facility
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
