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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Afro-Iranian community grapples with new war

Afro-Iranian community grapples with new war

As the US and Israel continue to strike Iran and Lebanon, and Iran targets Tel Aviv and US assets across the Gulf, we look at how Iran's African community has been affected. We hear from Priscilla K...

6 Maalis 22min

US‑Israel war with Iran hits oil in Africa

US‑Israel war with Iran hits oil in Africa

As the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, its global effects are becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in the petroleum products supply chain. The situation follows the closure of the Strait of...

5 Maalis 22min

US sanctions Rwandan army

US sanctions Rwandan army

On this episode, we examine the future of the US-brokered peace deal after Washington sanctioned Rwanda’s defence forces and senior military officials over the eastern DR Congo conflict. Kigali calls ...

4 Maalis 22min

US health deal sparks debate in Africa

US health deal sparks debate in Africa

At least 24 African countries have signed controversial bilateral health agreements with the United States under Donald Trump’s new aid strategy, while others, including Zimbabwe, have rejected it. Su...

3 Maalis 22min

What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa

What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa

As the US-Israel conflict with Iran intensifies, concerns grow over its effects on Africa, including the security and economic impacts. Thousands of Africans working or traveling in Gulf cities like D...

2 Maalis 22min

'Owning my infertility story'

'Owning my infertility story'

Around the world, one in six people will experience infertility in their lifetime, according to the World Health Organisation. In Africa, there is still a lot of stigma that surrounds infertility, but...

27 Helmi 22min

Israel's influence in the horn of Africa

Israel's influence in the horn of Africa

The president of Israel Isaac Herzog has just concluded an official state visit in Ethiopia. We look at the historic ties between the two countries, and what the visit means for the horn of Africa reg...

26 Helmi 22min

Tunisia prominent critic released from prison

Tunisia prominent critic released from prison

In this episode, we look at what the release of lawyer Ahmed Souab means for freedom of expression and the people of Tunisia. The Tunisian lawyer and critic of he current government, has been serving...

25 Helmi 22min

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