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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Seychelles opposition leader denies witchcraft charges

Seychelles opposition leader denies witchcraft charges

The main opposition leader in Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, is one of eight people charged with witchcraft, following the exhumation of two bodies. They deny the charges, with Mr Herminie calling the ...

4 Loka 202330min

Inside Sierra Leone's justice system

Inside Sierra Leone's justice system

Focus on Africa takes you inside Sierra Leone's overcrowded prisons and looks closely at the country's justice system. Our reporter Umaru Fofana looks into a much needed review on how prisoners are ...

3 Loka 202333min

One year since Burkina Faso’s latest coup

One year since Burkina Faso’s latest coup

One year on from the most recent coup in Burkina Faso, we look at the current state of play regarding security, the economy and the ruling junta.We examine the political tensions in Mozambique ahead o...

2 Loka 202325min

Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict

Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict

Thousands of people in Sudan remain displaced with many seeking shelter in schools. The impact of the war has had a devastating effect on the country's youth who now have no formal schools to attend....

29 Syys 202330min

The silent killer: hypertension in Africa

The silent killer: hypertension in Africa

The World Health Organization says the African continent has the highest prevalence of the "silent killer" hypertension.  What are the signs and what can be done?Why is the DR Congo government now cal...

28 Syys 202331min

Kenya ready to face Haiti gangs

Kenya ready to face Haiti gangs

Kenya says it's confident the deployment of hundreds of its police to Haiti by January will end gang warfare in the country. Last year Haiti's government appealed for help because of spiralling gang v...

27 Syys 202329min

Who is fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region?

Who is fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region?

Fighting has reportedly erupted in Ethiopia’s turbulent Amhara region. Reports say local militia fighters clashed with the military, over government plans to disarm local forces. What's behind this es...

26 Syys 202324min

French troops pulling out of Niger: What does it mean?

French troops pulling out of Niger: What does it mean?

France says it will withdraw its troops and ambassador from Niger. The military junta which seized power in July has welcomed the move. But what impact will this have on Niger’s ability to deal with i...

25 Syys 202331min

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