Podcast
Focus on Africa
Episodes — page 35
- Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray
More than 200 people have starved to death since July in Ethiopia's drought-hit and war-scarred Tigray region, local authorities say. Officials warn the region is on the brink of f…
- Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?
Zambia is battling one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years. More than 300 people have died and nearly 6,000 active cases have been registered. Why did Nigeria’s Central…
- Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks. Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies the charge, but Burundi's government has bran…
- WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
Cape Verde becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly malaria disease in 50 years Why is South Africa aiming to legislate for proper labelling of foodstuffs? A…
- Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Voters in Comoros head to the polls on Sunday to elect the next president. The incumbent Azali Assoumani is seeking a fourth term, but who are his main challengers? The African Cu…
- Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
South Africa is taking Israel to the ICJ in the Hague. Pretoria alleges that genocide is being committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. So far more than 23,000 Pale…
- Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
President Ruto’s flagship visa-free policy for all visitors to Kenya has come into effect, but travellers are finding that it is not working as expected. Five years after Cyclone…
- The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
A BBC investigation has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the founder of one of the world's biggest evangelical churches the late TB Joshua. Former members accuse him of ra…
- Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Troops from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), that includes Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania, have been deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight…
- Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma charged with treason ? He has denied any involvement in an attack which killed about 20 people last November. Where next for C…
- Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Somalia has described an agreement that landlocked Ethiopia made with the self-declared republic of Somaliland over sea access as “an act of aggression”. What are the implications…
- Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
As South Africa battles increased load shedding, could nuclear energy be the answer to address the crisis? And the BBC's Ian Wafula's backstory to Africa Eye's investigation into h…
- South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
The new year 2024, marks significant anniversaries for two countries. It is 30 years since South Africa held its first democratic election, signalling the dismantling of centuries…
- Sudan conflict: A year in review
The fighting that erupted in Sudan on 15 April this year between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continues unabated. We hear from the BBC's Mohanad Ha…
- The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
The Internationally acclaimed South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car accident at the age of 68. He was best known for writing the award-wi…
- Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
The Nigerian government is providing free train rides and a 50% reduction in public bus fares over the festive period. So, what's been the reaction from Nigerians? Also with a ser…
- What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria, leaving over 140 people dead and hundreds more injured. What's behind this cycle of violence? Also we…
- Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?
The price of chocolate has risen, that's as the cost of cocoa rises. After the Ivory Coast, Ghana is one of the world's largest producers of cocoa. We'll look at the importance of…
- What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?
As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, we look back at the week that's been and look ahead to the next few days. Has Sudan's conflict been forgotten and what next for…
- How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?
How are Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea affecting Africa? Kenya and the EU sign an historic economic partnership agreement to boost trade. Will the East African region…
