Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?
Egypt election: Despite a crumbling economy, why is President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi seeking a consecutive third term? Is a high voter turnout expected?The growing influence of Russia in the Central Af...
11 Dec 202329min
Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?
Exactly one week ago the United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo, thirty years after it was first imposed. So, why now? And why was it imposed in the first pl...
8 Dec 202333min
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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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
