Podcast
Focus on Africa
Episodes — page 45
- More tensions between the DRC and Rwanda
Tensions rise further between the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Rwanda over M23 attacks. Both nations trade more accusations about supporting rebel groups and a dip…
- Scores dead in Somalia after attacks
At least one hundred-and-twenty people are confirmed dead in Somalia following Saturday's attacks blamed on Al-Shabab militants. Also, Nigeria's Government condemns the recent terr…
- Various security alerts issued for Nigeria and South Africa
Security alerts in Nigeria and South Africa... We'll hear what they entail and how people are preparing to weather the warnings. And the story of how a four year-old Tunisian child…
- 50,000 civilians to help Burkina Faso fight Islamist militants
Burkina Faso recruits 50,000 civilians to help take on Islamist militants. Also, illicit fishing on Africa's Atlantic coastline robs the continent of revenue and a vital source of…
- Protesters clash with police in Chad
Police clash with protesters in Chad on the day that Mahamat Idriss Deby had promised to leave office. Also, a rural school in Uganda wins an international award as one of five uni…
- UN calls for action on South Sudan
In today's podcast: The UN Commission on Human Rights calls for international action to end the human suffering in South Sudan. Plus, Nigerian kidnappers target hospital patients i…
- Ethiopian forces capture Shire in northern Tigray
In Ethopia there are grave concerns for people in the town of Shire in the northern Tigray region after days of intense fighting.. Government forces have taken it from the Tigray P…
- Africa and the global financial crisis
How can Africa weather the global economic storm? We ask the IMF's top Africa director. Also, Nigerian university lecturers call off their eight-month strike, but for how long? And…
- Both sides in Ethiopia conflict accused of crimes on civilians
Atrocities continue in northern Ethiopia - both sides accused of crimes against civilians. Also, the first known ebola death in Kampala during the current outbreak: We speak to an…
- Global alert over cough syrups
The World Health Organisation issues a global alert warning that four cough syrups manufactured in India could be linked to the deaths of dozens of children in The Gambia. We hear…
- President Museveni's son's tweets raise eyebrows
In today's podcast: Ugandans' tongues are wagging after a day which saw the President's son first demoted and then promoted to full General after a series of bizarre tweets that th…
- Local forces join the Somali army against Al Shabab
In today's podcast: We look at the local forces aiding the successful Somali government onslaught against Al Shabab. As Uganda waits for a presidential statement on the ebola outbr…
- Uganda's Medical Association issues guidance
In today's podcast: Uganda's Medical Association tells members not to treat ebola patients without PPE, and asks the Government to quarantine hotspot areas after doctors and intern…
- Seleka leader stands trial at the ICC
Mahamat Abdel Said, leader from the Seleka rebel movement in the Central African Republic, has appeared before the International Criminal Court for the first day of his war crimes…
- Regional concerns in the spotlight at UN General Assembly
Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Buhari of Nigeria raise regional concerns and global fears at the United Nations General Assembly. Also, massive floods across most of Nigeria.…
- UN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocities
A UN Commission on human rights reports on major atrocities being perpetrated by both the TPLF and Ethiopian Government forces particularly in Tigray... We hear how civilians have…
- Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest after a service in London attended by over 500 heads of state and government
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has been laid to rest after a funeral service at Westminster Abbey in London. African leaders were among those in attendance. Tens of thous…
- Eritrea amasses reservists on border with Ethiopia
Eritrea has mobilised thousands of army reservists and massed them along the border with Ethiopia. Also, the Egyptian authorities have released 46 people - most of them activists i…
- School reopening suspended in Sudan
In Sudan floods force the government to push back the reopening of schools by two weeks. Also, the war goes on in the north of Ethiopia - currently, Tigrayan forces say they have c…
- Ethiopia's TPLF says it's willing to stop fighting
Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia say they are ready for a ceasefire after a five month truce broke down. They also pledged willingness to participate in African Union-led talks. Will th…
