Podcast
Focus on Africa
Episodes — page 31
- Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?
Two time Olympic champion marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge has been speaking to the BBC about the impact of social media abuse on him and his family. Togo's ruling party wins a parli…
- East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa. Kenya and Tanzania escaped major damage from cyclone Hidaya, over the weekend, but they remai…
- Why are US soldiers leaving Chad?
The U.S. has withdrawn its troops from Chad, this follows a similar move in neighbouring Niger. The head of the US Africa Command says it was "temporary repositioning" of troops. W…
- Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?
A UN-backed special court has issued an international arrest warrant for the former president of the Central African Republic, François Bozizé. This is in connection with an invest…
- Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?
The U.S. has warned of a looming potential "large scale massacre" in Al-Fashir, a city in Sudan. The United Nations says it's also concerned about a possible imminent attack. What'…
- Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?
More than 160 people are now known to have been killed by weeks of flooding in Kenya following torrential rain, that's according to officials. We'll hear from the Kenyan President,…
- How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?Explicit
It is 30 years since South Africa held its first democratic elections. Three decades on, is it hope or gloom for the 'rainbow nation'? Also did a national emergency against sexual…
- Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?
More than 220 civilians, including at least 56 children, were massacred by Burkina Faso's military in a single day this year. That's the allegation by Human Rights Watch. So, how d…
- Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?
The World Bank has suspended a multi million dollar fund to expand Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, after it received allegations of serious abuse, which the Tanzanian government d…
- Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
African leaders meeting at a security summit in Nigeria says the continent needs a new plan to tackle violent extremism. The two-day counter-terrorism summit, supported by the Unit…
- What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
The UK parliament has passed the Rwanda asylum law. People arriving on small boats can have their asylum claims processed in Rwanda. When is this likely to take place and why is it…
- What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has urged regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Syst…
- What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
There have been heavy clashes between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia over disputed territory, according to reports. What's going on and how will it impact the country? Also why did…
- A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
The United Nations received financial pledges of just over six hundred million dollars to help with Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. It fell short of the one billion dollars the UN…
- Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
The USAid Mission Director to Liberia Jim Wright has alleged that around 90% of pharmacies in the country are selling stolen medicine, donated by aid organisations. What's going on…
- Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?
Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has begun campaigning ahead of the country's next presidential election, which is just three weeks away. He faces nine other candidates…
- France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?
France is hosting an international conference on Sudan, one year after war broke out. It says, it's seeking much needed aid and attention. Observers say the Sudan crisis has been p…
- How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?
How the Chibok girls are getting on with their lives ten years on from when they were kidnapped Concern over cyber-crime in Zambia following the busting of a syndicate scamming inn…
- Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election
South Africa's electoral commission (IEC) has published final candidate lists for general elections. Former president Jacob Zuma is free to contest in May's poll. Should the govern…
- The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan
Warring parties in Sudan accused of killing civilians both deliberately and indiscriminately Calls for Tanzanian troops to be withdrawn from the Democratic Republic of Congo after…
