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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DRC M23 miss peace deal deadline

DRC M23 miss peace deal deadline

M23 rebels say they will not return to peace talks in Doha unless the DRC government agrees to its demands. Are the talks dead in the water?Could climate change be creating child brides in Malawi?And ...

19 Elo 202531min

Can South Africa's national dialogue help solve its problems?

Can South Africa's national dialogue help solve its problems?

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a national dialogue called “uniting voices, shaping the nation". It's an ambitious plan to confront its most pressing challenges and unite a nat...

18 Elo 202530min

Nigeria negotiates $346m arms deal with US

Nigeria negotiates $346m arms deal with US

The US government has approved a $346m arms deal with Nigeria which would include munitions, precision bombs and precision rockets. What is behind the change in a decade-long US policy about selling c...

15 Elo 202533min

The Gambia: Why was a baby girl cut?

The Gambia: Why was a baby girl cut?

There's been outrage in The Gambia following the death of a one-month-old baby girl. Reports suggest she was a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM). Although FGM is outlawed in the country, it's ...

14 Elo 202532min

Sudan's conflict: The impact on children

Sudan's conflict: The impact on children

The ongoing war in Sudan and limited access to humanitarian aid has led to starvation amongst those left behind. The United Nations says children are being "reduced to skin and bones."  We'll hear fro...

13 Elo 202538min

Mali: Another alleged attempted coup

Mali: Another alleged attempted coup

Dozens of soldiers have been arrested in Mali accused of plotting to topple the country's military leaders, sources say. The wave of arrests reflect tension within the military government. The autho...

12 Elo 202534min

Activists block foreigners from South African hospitals

Activists block foreigners from South African hospitals

Doctors Without Borders and other NGOs have raised concerns about anti-migrant groups preventing non-South Africans from accessing healthcare services. The South African government has called on all c...

11 Elo 202532min

How safe are Zambians at site of  toxic spill?

How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?

The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US issued a health alert, ord...

8 Elo 202533min

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