Focus on Africa

BBC World Service

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

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Friday · 22 min
Do women in South Africa feel safe?
Grim discoveries of murdered women continue to spark fear amongst South Africans
Thursday · 22 min
Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to expand ties
President Putin says Russia committed to collaborating with Africa on multiple sectors
Wednesday · 22 min
Israel election: Why Africa is watching closely
As Israel vote count continues what could the outcome mean for Africa-Israel ties
Tuesday · 22 min
Algeria approves troops deployment to Niger
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973
Monday · 22 min
Senegal unions strike over rising costs
Living cost protests in Senegal disrupt livelihoods ahead of Youth Olympics
October 23 · 22 min
The cost of alcohol addiction
We hear from two women about their journey to sobriety
October 22 · 22 min
Mozambique rehabilitates militants in peace effort
Mozambique reintegrates over 100 ex-militants into civilian life in Cabo Delgado
October 21 · 22 min
What you need to know as Ebola reaches Nigeria
Nigeria has reported a case in the current Ebola outbreak in East and Central Africa
October 20 · 22 min
Kenyan cult leader guilty of 191 murders
Paul Mackenzie, who told parents to starve their children, is guilty of 191 murders
October 19 · 22 min
Fuel prices increase across Africa
Households and businesses on the continent are feeling the effect of higher fuel prices
October 16 · 22 min
The cost of a toxic workplace
Young Africans are quitting toxic workplaces to protect their mental health.
October 15 · 22 min
Can Africa's drivers afford Formula 1 dreams?
Formula 1 returns to Africa, but can aspiring drivers afford the journey to the top?
October 14 · 22 min
How Kabila's rebel coalition impacts DRC peace efforts
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila named leader of new rebel coalition which includes M23
October 13 · 22 min
Djibouti shipwreck survivors recount ordeal
Djibouti shipwreck survivors recount ordeal after overcrowded boat capsizes killing 139
October 12 · 22 min
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay speaks to the BBC
South African jurist Navi Pillay speaks exclusively on winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
October 9 · 22 min
Is remote working really the dream?
Since Covid, many people have swapped the traditional 9-to-5 for remote work
October 8 · 22 min
Search operations continue after Nigeria plane crash
BBC visits the crash site where swampy terrain has made access difficult
October 7 · 22 min
Ebola reaches Kenya. What's the response?
Kenya allocates $538m to its Ebola response after confirming its first case
October 6 · 22 min
Burkina Faso opens landmark gold refinery
Burkina Faso has opened a $19m gold refinery to keep more of its mineral wealth at home
October 5 · 22 min
Ethiopia conflict stirs regional tensions
Ethiopia's army takes control of Tigray's capital amid diplomatic tension with neighbours

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