Focus on Africa

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

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

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

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

Ghanaian health authorities confirm there's been an outbreak of Marburg virus with two deaths. The Director General of Ghana's health service tells us how they are trying to contain the disease and s...

18 Heinä 202230min

A new draft constitution for Tunisia, drawn up by a committee especially picked by President Kais Saied.Also, we'll return to Sudan where 3 more people have been killed in latest protests.And the Resi...

1 Heinä 202230min

Tensions continue to rise between Ethiopia and Sudan, as the latter recalls its ambassador.Also, the United Nations becomes the latest body to call for an independent inquiry over Morocco migrant deat...

28 Kesä 202223min

South African police investigate the mysterious deaths of twenty two young people in a bar in the city of East London.Also, Nigeria's Zamfara state tells residents to take up arms against kidnap gangs...

27 Kesä 202232min