Focus on Africa Podcast
Two 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 Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Episodes to download
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Ebola and burial traditions in DRC
Today
In DRC, communities struggle to bury loved ones without increasing transmission risk
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What does it mean to be African?
Yesterday
A conversation across generations on African identity, opportunities, and the future
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Who are the Azawad Liberation Front in Mali?
Thursday
Azawad separatists are behind recent attacks and takeover of several towns. Who are they?
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How Arsenal built a loyal African fan base
Last Wednesday
We look at Arsenal’s massive fan base in Africa after team won the EPL after 22 years.
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Ebola: how does contact tracing work?
Last Tuesday
Ebola virus claims over 130 lives in DRC. We explain how contact tracing is done
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Who is in charge in Somalia?
Last Monday
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's four-year term ended on May 15. What next?
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Is African fashion redefining global style?
Fri 15 May 2026
Over the past few decades, the African fashion industry has been evolving
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Did Trump tarrifs shape China-Africa trade deal?
Thu 14 May 2026
As US increased tariffs to some African countries, China removed them
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Could President Ramaphosa be impeached?
Wed 13 May 2026
What's next for President Ramaphosa after an impeachment process has been revived
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Could President Ramaposa be impeached?
Wed 13 May 2026
What's next for President Ramaphosa after an impeachment process has been revived
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What came out of the Africa–France summit?
Tue 12 May 2026
As the Africa-France summit comes to a close, a counter meeting was arranged in protest
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Botswana President backs Africa-France relations
Mon 11 May 2026
Botswana President, Duma Boko speaks to the BBC during the Africa-France Summit in Kenya
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Introducing: World of Secrets Searching for Soldier Dad
Sat 9 May 2026
DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya
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'Why I can't stop bleaching my skin'
Fri 8 May 2026
The WHO says Africa has the highest rates of skin bleaching globally
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Is Ethiopia involved in Sudan war?
Thu 7 May 2026
Sudan’s military government accuses Ethiopia and UAE after Khartoum airport drone strike
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Hantavirus: what you should know
Wed 6 May 2026
A WHO representative in Cape Verde speaks about the virus-hit cruise ship
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What Eswatini risks by standing with Taiwan
Tue 5 May 2026
Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te visits Eswatini despite China’s objection
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Sudanese journalists win World Press Freedom Prize
Mon 4 May 2026
A UN award honours Sudanese journalists for courage despite threats to safety and rights
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'Is diaspora written on my forehead?'
Fri 1 May 2026
We hear from young Africans who moved to the countries their parents once left
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Uganda sovereignty bill: protection or policing?
Thu 30 Apr 2026
Uganda’s new bill could jail citizens for receiving foreign funding without approval
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South Africans debate the migrant question
Wed 29 Apr 2026
Two South Africans debate anti-immigration protests and xenophobic tensions
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What’s driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Mali faces coordinated attacks - what’s behind the growing security concerns?
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Tanzania’s report on election violence sparks debate
Mon 27 Apr 2026
Tanzania report says more than 500 people dead in election violence but who is to blame?
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Why more men are getting paternity tests
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Paternity testing is becoming increasingly common across Africa
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Madagascar: Gen Z arrests fuel doubts over military rule
Thu 23 Apr 2026
Gen Z arrests fuel fears about Madagascar's military regime that took power in 2025
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What does the Morocco–Nigeria gas pipeline involve?
Wed 22 Apr 2026
Nigeria and Morocco plan to sign a $25 billion gas pipeline deal this year
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Controversy over US deportees in DR Congo
Tue 21 Apr 2026
The first set of US deportees arrive in DR Congo, triggering debate and questions
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Kenyan children in search for British soldier dads
Mon 20 Apr 2026
BBC investigates nearly 100 cases of children fathered by British soldiers in Kenya
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ADHD and me
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Doctors from several African countries have said rates of ADHD and autism are rising.
