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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Nigeria pushes back on 'Christian genocide' claims

Nigeria pushes back on 'Christian genocide' claims

Nigeria rejects claims of a “Christian genocide,” saying violence stems from terrorism and land disputes, not religion, and that both Christians and Muslims have suffered attacks. Some Christian leade...

6 Marras 202533min

Nigeria : Was there an alleged coup plot?

Nigeria : Was there an alleged coup plot?

The arrest of senior Nigerian military officers and the sacking of security officials fuels speculation of an alleged coupUgandan born Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral electionPlus the AI aun...

5 Marras 202531min

After the oath, can Tanzania heal its divisions?

After the oath, can Tanzania heal its divisions?

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in after the deadly protests that followed her election victory. Can she use her second term to unite the country?   At least 40 people have die...

4 Marras 202532min

South Africa’s expropriation test case

South Africa’s expropriation test case

South Africa's municipality of Ekurhuleni's attempt to expropriate land without compensation is under mediation after the private owners of the land sought compensation. The outcome of this landmark ...

3 Marras 202536min

Women in Kenya are facing increasing online abuse, says new report

Women in Kenya are facing increasing online abuse, says new report

New research reveals how digital platforms are being weaponised to abuse and exploit women in Kenya. We hear from a victim of online sexual abuse who gives a harrowing account of her experience, and a...

31 Loka 202534min

The Gambia: Can ex-President Jammeh return home?

The Gambia: Can ex-President Jammeh return home?

Why has the Gambian government issued a strong warning to ex -President Yahya Jammeh following his announcing plans to return from 9 years in exile?.   Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina F...

30 Loka 202530min

Kenyan authorities seize a tonne of methamphetamine

Kenyan authorities seize a tonne of methamphetamine

Authorities in Kenya intercept more than a tonne of methamphetamine in the Indian Ocean as part of the country's ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking and addiction Thousands of Tunisians protes...

29 Loka 202527min

Will el-Fasher's fall change Sudan?

Will el-Fasher's fall change Sudan?

As the strategic city of el-Fasher finally falls to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, we analyse what it means in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. How the world’s oldest president, Paul Biya of...

28 Loka 202531min

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