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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Life on the Autism Spectrum

Life on the Autism Spectrum

In Malawi where resources are scarce and support is limited, the challenges some parents face when caring for their children with autism are extreme. BBC Africa Eye’s Florence Phiri shares her experie...

6 Apr 22min

'My divorce glow-up'

'My divorce glow-up'

Divorce rates are steadily rising in many African countries. For example, government data shows the divorce rate in South Africa rose by 8.9% between 2023 and 2024. It increased by 16% in Zambia from ...

3 Apr 22min

African countries coping in fuel crisis

African countries coping in fuel crisis

Countries across Africa have taken measures to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel's war in Iran. South Africa has reduced government levies on fuel while at the same time announc...

2 Apr 22min

South Africa protests after Nigerian 'king' installed

South Africa protests after Nigerian 'king' installed

Earlier this week, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo - formerly East London, but disorder erupted after a protester said he was attacked by a foreigner, prompting dem...

1 Apr 22min

Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in Sudan

Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in Sudan

The medical charity Doctors without Borders - also known as MSF - says rape and other forms of sexual violence remains part of everyday life in parts of Sudan. The MSF's new report is the most compreh...

31 Mars 22min

What UN vote on slavery reparations means

What UN vote on slavery reparations means

The United Nations General Assembly - UNGA, last week, voted overwhelmingly for a resolution to designate the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”. The US, Israel and Arge...

30 Mars 22min

Are Gen Z investing for vibes?

Are Gen Z investing for vibes?

Where do you get your financial advice from? A report says Gen Z are nearly five times more likely to turn to social media than people in their 40s. On TikTok, the hashtag FinTok has over four billion...

27 Mars 22min

Kenya downplays fuel shortage fears amid Iran war

Kenya downplays fuel shortage fears amid Iran war

Authorities in Kenya have assured the public that the country has enough fuel supply in the wake of global supply shortages caused by US-Israel Iran war. Kenya is among the African countries where bu...

26 Mars 22min

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