Podcast
Focus on Africa
Episodes — page 20
- Mozambique: New deal does not include main opposition
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has started a dialogue with opposition parties on ending post-electoral tensions and reaching a political compromise. But his main political opp…
- Sudan: "The war has destroyed the spirit of Ramadan"
Calls for a ceasefire in Sudan during the month of Ramadan have been ignored. As the war approaches the three -year mark, those observing Ramadan in the country say, this year is t…
- Will a west African single currency work?
The Ecowas countries are aiming to roll out a regional single currency - the Eco - in 2027. But past launch dates have come and gone, so will they meet the new target date and will…
- Algeria and France in diplomatic row
French Prime Minister François Bayrou recently announced that his government will be "re-examining" a 1968 migration pact which has historically made it easier for Algerians to set…
- Why did Ecowas leave Guinea Bissau?
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has withdrawn its mediation team from Guinea Bissau. Its mission was to help reach a political consensus on the elections, wh…
- Can South Africa be peacemaker in Ukraine?
South Africa voted for a UN General Assembly resolution calling for Ukraine’s territorial integrity to be respected last week, while the US abstained from the vote because it consi…
- Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in eastern DRC
How is Burundi coping with a refugee crisis caused by fighting in eastern DR Congo? What dangerous substances are being added to the deadly drug Kush? And why are some people addin…
- The ship keeping Africa connected
A ship the size of a football field, crewed by more than 50 engineers and technicians, cruises the oceans around Africa to keep the continent online. It provides a vital service, r…
- Why did fishermen clash on the Ethiopia-Kenya border?
A border clash between Ethiopia and Kenya has left several people dead or missing. Germany elections: Why is the rise of right-wing parties worrying for African communities? Somali…
- DR Congo proposes deal to the West
In a bold diplomatic move Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has reportedly proposed granting the United States and Europe access to the country’s vast mineral…
- Nigeria's ex-military leader regrets cancelling election
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, publicly regrets annulling the Nigerian1993 presidential election. How does family of presumed winner, Moshood Abiola, respond? We…
- Sierra Leone: Who is Hawa Hunt and why was she arrested?
There is growing concern that a law introduced in 2021 is being used to muzzle freedom of expression in Sierra Leone. Hawa Hunt, a social media infleuncer with Siera Leonean and Ca…
- Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels
Sudan's military led government are upset by Kenya's decision to host a conference of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces Is there a regional power play behind Mauritania and Mor…
- USAID Suspension: Where next for Africa?
Experts say the health of millions of Africans is at stake following the suspension of much needed USAID funds. Programs that the US organisation funds on the continent are vast an…
- Deadly collapse at Mali gold mine
The collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali at the weekend killed dozens of people The world’s ‘first openly gay imam’ who was shot dead in South Africa, Muhsin…
- African Union members elect new leader
African Union members have elected Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the next chair of the AU Commission. Mr Ali Youssouf defeated Kenya’s former Prime Minister R…
- Why has Sierra Leone imposed a fishing ban?
A month-long fishing ban in Sierra Leone leaves families struggling to cope. Who are AfriForum- the white Afrikaner minority group that's behind Donald Trump's intimidation of Sout…
- The case against Rwanda
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding a public hearing in Tanzania, on a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda. The country accuses Rwanda of violating its sove…
- Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?
Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in southern Nigeria? Why residents of Cape Town’s brightly coloured Bo-Kaap neighbourhood are concerned about tourism numbers And calls for AI to…
- DR Congo sentences over 100 to death
In January this year DR Congo's Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said 127 people, aged between the ages of 18 and 35, had received the death sentence. Rights groups said that numb…
