Focus on Africa

Focus on Africa

Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.

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Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu’s term in office, how has he fared?

Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu’s term in office, how has he fared?

It's one year since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria’s President. Mr Tinubu assumed office during a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country. How are Nigerian's feeling about hi...

30 Mai 202431min

Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?

Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?

The military junta in Burkina Faso extends its military rule for another five years. So does this mean it is consolidating its power?There have been chaotic scenes in Sierra Leone during the Bar Assoc...

29 Mai 202429min

What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?

What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?

It's getting easier to access illegal arms in Kenya which has led to the rise in violent crime, especially in more deprived areas. What's fuelling the rise in gun crime? Also, why is Ghana turning to...

28 Mai 202428min

What does Kenya’s non-NATO ally status mean?

What does Kenya’s non-NATO ally status mean?

Kenya has been designated the status of non-NATO ally by the US President Joe Biden, making it the first sub-Saharan African country to receive that designation. Learn what it means for Kenya and mor...

27 Mai 202427min

Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher?

Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher?

The besieged city of El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region, is facing a growing risk of genocide as the world's attention is focused on other conflicts, that's the warning from a United Nations expert. ...

24 Mai 202428min

How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?

How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?

The first batch of genetically modified mosquitoes is being released in Djibouti in a bid to stop the spread of malaria carrying vectors that bite during the day and thrive in urban areas. How does th...

23 Mai 202430min

How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa?

How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa?

Hundreds of migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa are being arrested and deported to desert areas in Morocco, Tunisia and Mauritania using funds made available by the European Union. An investigation by ei...

22 Mai 202432min

Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti?

Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti?

At least 200 Kenyan police officers are set to arrive in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. This decision coincides with the current visit by President Ruto to the Uni...

21 Mai 202427min

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