Focus on Africa

Nov 20 2024 564 ep. 29 mins 13.6k
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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

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Russia votes against a ceasefire in Sudan. Why?

Nov 20 2024 33 mins  
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 Fu

How deep are the links between India-Nigeria?

Nov 19 2024 33 mins  
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

Senegal's government claims victory in elections

Nov 18 2024 30 mins  
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in the recent parliamentary elections. It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a "large majority". What does the win mean for the country?Also, the cruel sextortion scams in Nigeria. Parents appeal to the criminals following the death of their sonAnd a prize that shines a spotlight on detained Eritrean journalists.Presenter: Audr

Who are the miners trapped inside a closed mine in South Africa?

Nov 15 2024 29 mins  
South African authorities try to force as many as 4,000 illegal miners - known as zama zamas - to return to the surface, by denying them food and water. The miners, who have been stuck underground, fear they will be arrested. Who are they? And could the government's hardline operation be challenged in the courts?What next for Mali - now that the multinational UN peacekeeping force,

EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal

Nov 14 2024 34 mins  
The European Union has announced it will not renew its fishing agreement with Senegal, citing concerns over the country’s efforts to curb illegal fishing. European officials pointed to inadequate monitoring and surveillance systems in Dakar. Without a renewed agreement European vessels will be required to exit Senegalese waters when the deal expires on Sunday. What are the reason

Africa's quest for money at COP

Nov 13 2024 33 mins  
As COP 29- the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan focuses on finance. What is the status of the loss and damage fund? Meanwhile a UN panel in Sudan to investigate possible war crimes in Darfur And is Lakurawa really a new jihadist group in Nigeria? How does it operate?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Charles Gitonga, Susan Gachuhi and Bella Hassan Technical Producer: Philip Bull

Somaliland election: What do we need to know?

Nov 12 2024 34 mins  
Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, will hold its general election tomorrow. The incumbent president, Muse Bihi Abdi, is seeking re-election. Somaliland says it would like to be recognised by the international community. Why isn't it recognised and what will the elections mean for the region? Also we'll get reaction as Nigeria allows women free access to c-sections. And we'l

Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory

Nov 11 2024 26 mins  
The ECOWAS Court recently declared Sierra Leone’s loitering laws discriminatory and ordered their amendment or repealA BBC investigation sees evidence that devastating flood water in South Sudan is spreading pollution from the oil industry.And why is there a dispute over uranium production in Niger ?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan, Joseph Keen

Mauritians unsure of democracy ahead of elections

Nov 08 2024 35 mins  
The Mauritian government has ended its recent suspension of social media, which threatened voters’ access to information ahead of the general elections on the 10th of November. Once a proud democracy, how are Mauritians feeling about the upcoming election?Also are more African domestic workers escaping Lebanon, as the war continues? And how did some African migrants vote in the r

Violent protests continue in Mozambique

Nov 07 2024 29 mins  
Police in Maputo fire tear gas in a bid to stop opposition protests against the results of last month's disputed election. Mozambique has seen weeks of unrest since the victory by the Frelimo party. The ICC says there has been no payment into a fund for victims of Uganda warlord Dominic OngwenAnd why are so many African countries facing foreign currency and fuel shortages? Presente