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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US slaps 30% tariff on South Africa

US slaps 30% tariff on South Africa

US President Donald Trump announced recently that he would impose a new 30% tariff on imports from South Africa. They kick in next month. What effect will this have on the nation?The United Nations Re...

10 Heinä 202532min

Ghanaians lured into football job scam

Ghanaians lured into football job scam

Ghanaian authorities have rescued more than 70 young men from a trafficking ring in Nigeria. The men thought they were heading for football contracts or overseas opportunities. Why has football become...

9 Heinä 202528min

First malaria drug for infants approved

First malaria drug for infants approved

The first malaria medicine suitable for babies and very young children is approved for use.How increased taxes on remittances from USA could hurt Africa.Plus,  a new tool to help children with communi...

8 Heinä 202528min

How is Kenya marking the Saba Saba protests?

How is Kenya marking the Saba Saba protests?

Two people have reportedly died of gunshot wounds after police opened fire during protests in Kenya. It's the latest in a wave of anti-government rallies that began last year. The demonstrations mark...

7 Heinä 202531min

Nigeria's new opposition alliance to challenge Tinubu

Nigeria's new opposition alliance to challenge Tinubu

Starting pistol fired ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. Two main opposition leaders form alliance in bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party.We meet a Kenyan breastmilk champion -who...

4 Heinä 202534min

Militant attacks increase in Mali

Militant attacks increase in Mali

Jihadist militants have launched a series of simultaneous attacks on military posts across numerous towns in Mali. It's the third major assault on Mali's army over the last month. Why is there an in...

3 Heinä 202530min

DRC children fathered by UN peacekeepers

DRC children fathered by UN peacekeepers

Mothers in the DRC struggling to raise children fathered and abandoned by UN peacekeepers amid fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Also in the programme: we ask South Africa's minister of pol...

2 Heinä 202530min

Why has polio re-emerged in Angola?

Why has polio re-emerged in Angola?

Angola was certified as polio-free in 2015, but is now combatting a new outbreak of the disease after several cases were reported in a Western province. What has caused the virus to come back?A new re...

1 Heinä 202533min

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