Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?
Congestion at sub-Saharan Africa's busiest shipping terminal -South Africa's Durban port is causing costly delays for shipping companies. Importers fear the Christmas rush will be missed.We return to...
7 Des 202328min
Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria
At least 85 civilians have been killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, in a drone attack. The incident took place during a religious celebration on Sunday, according to the local emergency manag...
6 Des 202336min
Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?
The United States ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the military government in Niamey. The US announced the suspension of security cooperation and some financial aid following the c...
5 Des 202328min
A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone
A report shows how six young girls fell victim to sex trafficking in Sierra Leone. They ended up in Senegal and are waiting to be repatriated. We have the details.Also a look at the African Disabili...
4 Des 202333min
World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?
Four Kenyan women living with HIV have won a legal battle over being sterilised without their informed consent. In this special edition of Focus on Africa for World Aids Day, we delve into the impact ...
1 Des 202329min
Why COP28 matters to Africa
The Loss and Damage Fund is on everyone's lips as COP28 gets underway in Dubai. We'll have a look at what it is, and why it's important to the continent.Also, why is Boko Haram still a major security ...
30 Nov 202328min
Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu
More than 136,000 people, including an estimated 74,000 children are trapped in the historic northern Mali city of Timbuktu, according to the NGO Save the Children. This follows a siege by the al-Qae...
29 Nov 202326min
How safe are South Africa's mines?
Eleven miners have been killed at a platinum mine in South Africa, despite earlier concerns about safety. The country has some of the deepest platinum and gold mining shafts in the world and accident...
28 Nov 202329min
