Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?
Millions of children in northern Nigeria are without sufficient food, that's according to the aid agency, MSF. The persistent malnutrition crisis in the region, MSF says, stems from inflation, securi...
11 Kesä 202428min
How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Somalia was recently elected by the United Nations General Assembly to be a member of the 15 member U.N.Security Council. This is for a two-year term starting next year. What does Somalia bring to the...
10 Kesä 202428min
One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast
The Focus on Africa Podcast turns 1. On this special edition, we look back at the year that's been. We re-visit kidnappings in Nigeria, we head back to the Seychelles where an opposition leader was...
7 Kesä 202435min
Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.
Russia and Sudan have formally agreed to set up what they call " a logistical support point on the Red Sea". It will be Russia's first naval base in Africa. Why does Russia need a naval base close to...
6 Kesä 202430min
What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?
Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa having visited the continent several times in the past couple of years. What is Russia looking for in these frequent visits to the continent...
5 Kesä 202429min
How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?
The first-ever summit of African leaders and South Korea is underway in Seoul. South Korea has promised to boost development aid for Africa by up to $10 billion over the next six years. The country...
4 Kesä 202429min
South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?
Following last week's elections, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, has lost its majority. The ANC now needs a coalition partner to ally with. It's begun closed-door negotiations with ...
3 Kesä 202431min
Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country?
The United States has sanctioned Uganda’s parliament speaker, her husband and others over corruption and rights abuses, but will the imposed restrictions have a wider impact?After the mysterious disap...
31 Touko 202430min
