Focus on Africa

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

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Recent episodes

  • Fighting in Ethiopia forces thousands into KenyaNov 4, 2026 · 23 min
  • Senegal hosts 2026 Youth OlympicsNov 3, 2026 · 23 min
  • Nigeria, DRC deteriorate in governance rankingNov 2, 2026 · 23 min
  • Do women in South Africa feel safe?Oct 30, 2026 · 23 min
  • Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to expand tiesOct 29, 2026 · 23 min
  • Israel election: Why Africa is watching closelyOct 28, 2026 · 23 min
  • Algeria approves troops deployment to NigerOct 27, 2026 · 23 min
  • Senegal unions strike over rising costsOct 26, 2026 · 23 min
  • The cost of alcohol addictionOct 23, 2026 · 23 min
  • Mozambique rehabilitates militants in peace effortOct 22, 2026 · 23 min

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