Focus on Africa
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Episodes (897 available)
Prominent Tunisian activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to eight years in prison
23 mins
Women are choosing the Brazilian Butt Lift, arguably a dangerous cosmetic procedure
23 mins
At least 23 killed and over 100 injured after multiple explosions in Maiduguri-Nigeria
23 mins
Senegal stripped of 2025 AFCON title, Morocco crowned in controversial CAF ruling
23 mins
Why are white South Africans returning home? We explore the reasons behind it
23 mins
BBC Africa Eye goes to Somalia’s Al-Miskaad mountains with soldiers fighting IS militants
23 mins
An estimated 250,000 migrant workers are based in Lebanon, majority of whom are Africans.
23 mins
Senegal MPs pass a law stiffening prison terms and fines for same-sex relationships
23 mins
Algeria changes colonial law, drops reparations and keeps nuclear test compensation
23 mins
How are Africans stranded in the Middle East, and returnees, coping
23 mins
