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(982)

What are UN's concerns for Madagascar’s polls?

What are UN's concerns for Madagascar’s polls?

The United Nations says the human rights situation in Madagascar is “deteriorating” ahead of next month’s presidential election, as police put down opposition protests. The EU and the US have also voi...

17 Okt 202329min

Burkina Faso's nuclear power plant deal with Russia

Burkina Faso's nuclear power plant deal with Russia

Burkina Faso's military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant, with the hope of increasing its electricity supplies. Burkina Faso is one of the least electrified countr...

16 Okt 202327min

Is Morocco hosting the IMF meeting only symbolic?

Is Morocco hosting the IMF meeting only symbolic?

The Bretton wood institutions are meeting in Morocco this year. It's the first such summit on African soil in 50 years. Does this meeting signal a renewed approach to how it works with and supports Af...

13 Okt 202331min

Liberians await presidential election results

Liberians await presidential election results

Liberians voted in elections on Tuesday, with President George Weah seeking a second term. Observers said polling was peaceful, despite some violence during the campaign. Mr Weah is the favourite to w...

12 Okt 202331min

Israel-Hamas War: Egypt's reaction and relationship

Israel-Hamas War: Egypt's reaction and relationship

What is Egypt's reaction to the war between Israel and Hamas? Israel has continued to heavily bomb the Gaza strip since the attack. Egypt shares a border with Gaza. We find out more about the share...

11 Okt 202334min

UN: South Sudan ‘curbing democratic freedoms’

UN: South Sudan ‘curbing democratic freedoms’

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused the government of restricting the democratic and civil space in the country. The claim comes ahead of an exercise to draft a ne...

10 Okt 202330min

The Arab-Israeli conflict:  Africa's reaction

The Arab-Israeli conflict: Africa's reaction

There is international concern and diplomatic pressure following the attacks and retaliation between Israel and Hamas. Hundreds of people have died, in both Israel and Palestine. We get analysis into...

9 Okt 202332min

Why Morocco wants the World Cup

Why Morocco wants the World Cup

Morocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, becoming only the second African country to stage the event. Why did the country succeed with its bid, at the sixth attempt?What are Liberians prioritisin...

6 Okt 202330min

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