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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Episoder(977)

What does it mean to be African?

What does it mean to be African?

May 25 is Africa Day, observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity - now known as the African Union (AU). We spoke to three Africans, a generation X, a millennial...

25 Mai 22min

Are billionaires good for Africa?

Are billionaires good for Africa?

About twenty-five years ago, Africa had no dollar billionaires. Today, there are 23. Their combined wealth has grown to more than 100 billion US dollars. At the same time, many people on the continent...

22 Mai 22min

Who are the Azawad Liberation Front in Mali?

Who are the Azawad Liberation Front in Mali?

In Mali, separatist group, Azawad Liberation Front have renewed attacks in the northern part of the country with the aim of creating an independent Tuareg state. We hear from a Sahel security expert o...

21 Mai 22min

How Arsenal built a loyal African fan base

How Arsenal built a loyal African fan base

After 22 years, Arsenal has won another English Premier League title. The team is one of the most popular European football clubs in Africa, and had been running a multi-million sponsorship deal with ...

20 Mai 22min

Ebola: how does contact tracing work?

Ebola: how does contact tracing work?

The Democratic Republic of Congo says the death toll linked to its latest Ebola outbreak has risen to 131, with 513 suspected contacts now being monitored across six health zones, as the government ra...

19 Mai 22min

Who is in charge in Somalia?

Who is in charge in Somalia?

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's four-year tenure came to an end on May 15th. However, a contentious constitutional amendment has extended it by a year. The country had failed to hold elect...

18 Mai 22min

Is African fashion redefining global style?

Is African fashion redefining global style?

Africa’s booming fashion industry took centre stage at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, where bold African designs dominated online conversations and red-carpet highlights.Host Nkechi Ogb...

15 Mai 22min

Did Trump tarrifs shape China-Africa trade deal?

Did Trump tarrifs shape China-Africa trade deal?

A colorful Beijing, filled with grand celebration has welcomed President Trump who is on a two day visit to the Asian country. At the height of the trade war in 2025, the two countries had levied tari...

14 Mai 22min

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