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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What UN vote on slavery reparations means
Yesterday
UN General Assembly terms transatlantic slave trade as “gravest crime against humanity”
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Kenya downplays fuel shortage fears amid Iran war
Thursday
Consumers in Kenya complain of fuel shortage as government assures adequate supply
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Africans in Minnesota challenge deportation threat
Last Wednesday
Africans in the US fight Trump threat to end their Temporary Protected Status
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Controversy regarding Nigeria's Ozoro fertility festival
Last Tuesday
The Ozoro fertility festival in Nigeria sparks outrage after women are sexually assaulted
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Tunisian activist jailed for eight years
Last Monday
Prominent Tunisian activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to eight years in prison
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Rise in BBLs among young women
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Women are choosing the Brazilian Butt Lift, arguably a dangerous cosmetic procedure
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Deadly blasts hit north-eastern Nigerian city
Thu 19 Mar 2026
At least 23 killed and over 100 injured after multiple explosions in Maiduguri-Nigeria
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Senegal stripped, Morocco awarded title
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Senegal stripped of 2025 AFCON title, Morocco crowned in controversial CAF ruling
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Rise in White South Africans Returning Home
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Why are white South Africans returning home? We explore the reasons behind it
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Africa Eye: Somali soldiers fighting IS
Mon 16 Mar 2026
BBC Africa Eye goes to Somalia’s Al-Miskaad mountains with soldiers fighting IS militants
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African domestic workers stranded in Lebanon
Fri 13 Mar 2026
An estimated 250,000 migrant workers are based in Lebanon, majority of whom are Africans.
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Senegal doubles penalty for same-sex relationships
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Senegal MPs pass a law stiffening prison terms and fines for same-sex relationships
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Algeria revises law on French colonialism
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Algeria changes colonial law, drops reparations and keeps nuclear test compensation
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Africans caught up in Middle East war
Tue 10 Mar 2026
How are Africans stranded in the Middle East, and returnees, coping
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Women’s Month: Leadership and Africa’s Economy
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Women leadership and takeaways for Africa’s economy as the US‑Israel‑Iran war continues
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Afro-Iranian community grapples with new war
Fri 6 Mar 2026
We hear from the Afro-Iranian community as US-Israel war with Iran enters seventh day.
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US‑Israel war with Iran hits oil in Africa
Thu 5 Mar 2026
US‑Israel war with Iran impacts oil markets across Africa, driving price shocks
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US sanctions Rwandan army
Wed 4 Mar 2026
US sanctions Rwanda army over DR Congo conflict, what lies ahead for the peace deal?
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US health deal sparks debate in Africa
Tue 3 Mar 2026
Why are African countries raising concerns over the US health aid deal?
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What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa
Mon 2 Mar 2026
As US‑Israel war with Iran continues - what impact does it have on Africa?
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'Owning my infertility story'
Fri 27 Feb 2026
The World Health Organisation estimates one in six people will experience infertility.
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Israel's influence in the horn of Africa
Thu 26 Feb 2026
Israel's president Herzog visits Ethiopia. What are the ties between the two countries?
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Tunisia prominent critic released from prison
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Tunisian government frees Ahmed Souab, a lawyer who's been serving a five-year jail term
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Africans immigrating to Spain
Tue 24 Feb 2026
Spain's government plans to offer legal status to thousands of undocumented migrants
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Gabon social media suspension
Mon 23 Feb 2026
Gabon social media suspension enters second week amid concerns from political opposition
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‘I was tricked into fighting for Russia’
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Kenya says over 1,000 of its nationals are fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Nigeria Senate passes controversial electoral law
Thu 19 Feb 2026
The law allows for manual transmission of election results if electronic methods fail
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What prompted weeks-long students protests in Senegal?
Wed 18 Feb 2026
University students have been protesting over delays in allowances from government
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UN Women calls for ceasefire in Sudan
Tue 17 Feb 2026
UN warns that women and children continue to be worst affected in Sudan conflict
