Focus on Africa

Focus on Africa

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.

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Outrage in South Africa over gang rapes of women

Outrage in South Africa over gang rapes of women

Angry mobs on the rampage in a South African township, following the vicious gang rape of a group of women in the town of Krugersdorp last week.And it's fifty years since Asians were forced to flee Ug...

4 Elo 202222min

DRC reviews MONUSCO peacekeepers' presence

DRC reviews MONUSCO peacekeepers' presence

President Etienne Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo is reassessing when MONUSCO peacekeepers should leave the country. We hear from his spokesman.Also, with news of the killing of Al Qae...

2 Elo 202223min

North Kivu governor on attacks on UN peacekeepers

North Kivu governor on attacks on UN peacekeepers

Following attacks on UN peacekeeping bases this week in the DRC, the governor of  North Kivu province, attempts to address the issue.And, Ethiopia's government calls for talks without any pre-conditio...

29 Heinä 202227min

Allegations agains UN peacekeepers in DRC

Allegations agains UN peacekeepers in DRC

Did UN peacekeepers open fire on civilians during recent protests against its mission in DR Congo?Also, in Kenya as elections loom, Deputy President William Ruto's running mate is ordered to surrender...

28 Heinä 202221min

Protests against the UN continue apace in the DRC

Protests against the UN continue apace in the DRC

Day three of protests against the UN Peacekeeping presence in the East of the DR-Congo.Also, Russia's foreign minister wraps up his tour of Africa.And a rare pink diamond found and in Angola - we hear...

27 Heinä 202229min

Deaths in the DRC after anti-MONUSCO protests

Deaths in the DRC after anti-MONUSCO protests

Five protestors and three peacekeepers have been killed after hundreds protest in the east of the DRC over the presence of MONUSCO forces who they say are ineffective.Also, Uganda's president, Yoweri ...

26 Heinä 202225min

Russia on a charm offensive to Africa amid war with Ukraine

Russia on a charm offensive to Africa amid war with Ukraine

In  the shadow of the war in Ukraine, Russia's foreign minister is on a  charm offensive in Africa.Also in today's podcast:  We'll hear from marginalised women contenders vying for office in Kenya's u...

25 Heinä 202228min

Bakers go on strike in Nigeria

Bakers go on strike in Nigeria

Bread makers in Nigeria turn off their ovens for four days in protest, as one of the country’s bakers unions is demanding the federal government subsidize the cost of baking products. Also, we're on t...

21 Heinä 202225min

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