Focus on Africa

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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    Nigeria air strikes: Tudunbiri village mourns

    Nigeria air strikes: Tudunbiri village continues to mourn dozens of deaths and cope with injuries one year later on

    We look at the impact of mercury poisoning caused by illegal mining in southwestern Ghana

    And how easy is it for you to travel to another African country?

    Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan and Amie Liebowitz in London., Charles Gitonga in Nairobi. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical producer: Francesca Dunne. Editors :Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    3 December 2024, 2:29 pm
  • 31 minutes 40 seconds
    Why is President Biden visiting Angola?

    US President Biden is in Angola for what is likely to be the final foreign trip of his presidency. It’s his first visit to Sub- Saharan Africa and it's part of a promise the president made, during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in 2022, to travel to the continent. But, it comes almost at the end of his tenure, so what does the president's trip to Angola say about the US Africa policy?

    Also, we'll hear hearing from the Mozambican opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, as protests continue over election results

    And who is Maxim Shugalei and what's he doing in Africa?

    Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi. Rob Wilson and Victor Sylver in London. Technical producer: Nick Randell Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    2 December 2024, 2:29 pm
  • 31 minutes 15 seconds
    Is a global plastics treaty closer?

    Negotiators in the South Korean city of Busan are trying to reach the first ever a global treaty on plastic.

    How stress from climate change is leading to increased violence against women.

    And a film maker’s odyssey to preserve the legacy of a local Ugandan photographer.

    Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Nour Abida and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Producer : Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

    29 November 2024, 2:38 pm
  • 32 minutes 8 seconds
    An increase in internally displaced people in Africa

    There are now 35 million people internally displaced across the continent, that's according to a recent report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. That's a threefold increase since 2009, when African governments signed a landmark deal legally binding countries to try and tackle the causes of displacement. So why is there an increase?

    Also, we'll hear from Leila Soueif, the Egyptian mother on hunger strike, protesting against the continued detention of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah

    And we learn more about the origins of democracy through a system called dikgotla, in Botswana!

    Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan, Rob Wilson, Victor Sylver and Amie Liebowitz Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    28 November 2024, 2:02 pm
  • 31 minutes 45 seconds
    Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist attack

    Militant Islamists involved in another deadly attack in Nigeria’s Borno State. Why is the army still battling these insurgencies?

    South Africa opposition parties seek to revive impeachment proceedings against President Ramaphosa

    Why does President Felix Tshisekedi want to change the Congolese constitution?

    Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Nyasha Michelle, Sunita Nahar and Frenny Jowi Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    27 November 2024, 2:43 pm
  • 24 minutes 9 seconds
    Namibian elections: what's at stake?

    Namibians will head to the polls on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the country since independence. We'll get analysis and hear from young voters.

    Also young Nigerians caught up in the gold rush in rebel controlled areas in Mali. But do they know that the sale of gold is funding something sinister?

    And why the grass may not always be greener for African migrants working in the Gulf States.

    Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Bella Hassan, Victor Sylver and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    26 November 2024, 2:39 pm
  • 31 minutes 57 seconds
    Why is Zimbabwe's opposition in disarray?

    A court in Zimbabwe recently convicted dozens of opposition politicians belonging to the Citizens Coalition for Change party for holding an illegal gathering. Is the party facing a clamp down from Zanu-PF?

    How the church is trying to navigate governance challenges for Kenya and Africa

    Plus, lessons the South African city of Cape Town learned about water security from the 2018 drought

    Presenter Charles Gitonga Producers: Sunita Nahar, Amie Liebowitz and Bella Hassan in London and Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Philip Bull Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    25 November 2024, 3:15 pm
  • 32 minutes 15 seconds
    Why has Mali replaced its Prime Minister?

    Mali has appointed its spokesperson, Abdoulaye Maiga, as prime minister a day after firing its previous leader, Choguel Kokalla Maïga and his government. This came after rare criticism by Maïga of the junta.  What's really behind the reshuffle?

    Also did you know that Ethiopia is a major hub for bitcoin mining?

    And how the world of sport is doing its bit for the climate crisis!

    Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Nyasha Michelle and Nishat Ladha in London. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

    22 November 2024, 2:31 pm
  • 32 minutes 17 seconds
    G20: does South Africa's presidency matter?

    South Africa takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil for a year. Will Africa benefit from this?

    How organised crime benefits from trafficking electronic waste to Ghana.

    And Somalia's Finance Minister on the benefits of debt forgiveness.

    Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Bella Hassan, Amie Liebowitz, Joseph Keen and Paul Bakibinga in London. Technical Producer: Philip Bull Editors:  Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    21 November 2024, 2:20 pm
  • 33 minutes 31 seconds
    Russia votes against a ceasefire in Sudan. Why?

    Russia vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire in Sudan.  It was proposed by the UK and Sierra Leone, calling on both sides to immediately halt hostilities and start talks aimed at agreeing a national ceasefire.  Why did Russia veto it?   Also, the online trend that has Nigerians furiously tapping their phones   And the Ghanaian-British musician Fuze ODG explains why he thinks initiatives like Band Aid, is not good for Africa.   Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Victor Sylver and Aime Lebowitz in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

    20 November 2024, 2:38 pm
  • 33 minutes 39 seconds
    How deep are the links between India-Nigeria?

    Was India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nigeria about lobbying for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council?

    Why are some young TikTokers in Uganda being jailed?

    And why thousands of indigenous, sacred  baobab trees are under threat in the Limpopo region of South Africa.

    Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers : Sunita Nahar, Susan Gachuhi and Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

    19 November 2024, 2:41 pm
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