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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Inside the temporary immigrant camps in South Africa
Yesterday
Thousands of immigrants stuck in temporary camps awaiting to return home
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Why are Kenyan Gen Z’s still protesting?
Friday
What began in 2024 as opposition to a Finance bill quicky evolved into something bigger.
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Lenacapavir offering new hope for HIV prevention?
Thursday
How accessible and affordable is HIV prevention injectable Lenacapavir in Africa?
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Deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
Last Wednesday
SA authorities assure security as June 30 deadline for illegal migrants expulsion looms
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Benin and Niger push toward border reopening
Last Tuesday
Niger and Benin hold talks to restore ties and reopen border after three year closure
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What UK PM's resignation means for Africans
Last Monday
Keir Starmer resigns as PM: What could it mean for Africans living in the UK?
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Why I froze my eggs
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Across Africa egg freezing is becoming a popular fertility preservation option for women
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DRC Ebola: stories from the frontline
Thu 18 Jun 2026
The BBC reports from the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo
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Russia's security influence in the Central African Republic
Wed 17 Jun 2026
What’s Russia's security influence in CAR, a stronghold of Wagner mercenary group?
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Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Cape Verde marks historic World Cup debut with a draw against 2010 champions Spain
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World Cup: How hate-watching reflects social tensions
Mon 15 Jun 2026
World Cup hate-watching grows amid xenophobia concerns in South Africa
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Is the internet dividing men and women?
Fri 12 Jun 2026
Toxic ideas about love, dating, and gender roles are thriving in online communities
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Africa's World Cup dream: controversy and opportunity
Thu 11 Jun 2026
Africa makes history with 10 teams representing the continent in the 2026 World Cup
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DRC: How armed conflict is affecting Ebola response
Wed 10 Jun 2026
Experts say displacement of people affecting Ebola control measures in eastern DRC
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Nigeria: Freed from Boko Haram
Tue 9 Jun 2026
Nigeria's army says 360 rescued from Boko Haram. What goes into such rescue missions?
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African prisoners of war in Ukraine
Mon 8 Jun 2026
The BBC has gained rare access to a prisoner of war facility in Ukraine
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‘More than my ovaries’: Redefining PCOS
Fri 5 Jun 2026
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
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South Africa: what realities face those fleeing xenophobia?
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Ghanaian speaks on fleeing South Africa for fear of attacks as nations plan evacuations
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Nigerian teachers protest school kidnappings
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Protesting teachers urge Nigerian government to rescue dozens of abducted learners
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What's in Ghana's new anti-LGBTQ+ bill?
Tue 2 Jun 2026
Ghana's president promises review of the controversial bill before it becomes law
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Kenyans protest proposed US Ebola facility
Mon 1 Jun 2026
Protests erupt in Central Kenya over US plan to construct an Ebola quarantine centre
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Gigantomastia: Living with my oversized breasts
Fri 29 May 2026
More women in Africa are seeking breast reduction procedures.
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Kenya's toxic masculinity influencers
Thu 28 May 2026
A generation of masculinity influencers are building massive online audiences
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Ethiopia votes amid press freedom concerns
Wed 27 May 2026
What's it like for journalists covering Ethiopia's June elections?
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Ebola and burial traditions in DRC
Tue 26 May 2026
In DRC, communities struggle to bury loved ones without increasing transmission risk
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What does it mean to be African?
Mon 25 May 2026
A conversation across generations on African identity, opportunities, and the future
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Are billionaires good for Africa?
Fri 22 May 2026
The number of billionaires on the continent is rising
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Who are the Azawad Liberation Front in Mali?
Thu 21 May 2026
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
Wed 20 May 2026
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?
Tue 19 May 2026
Ebola virus claims over 130 lives in DRC. We explain how contact tracing is done
