Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?
Human Rights Watch alleges the killing of more than 220 civilians by Burkina Faso's army
- 31 mins
- 26 Apr 2024
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Focus on Africa
Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Episodes (417 Available)
- Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?
The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations
- 31 mins
- 25 Apr 2024
- Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent
- 34 mins
- 24 Apr 2024
- What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
- 32 mins
- 23 Apr 2024
- What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.
- 38 mins
- 22 Apr 2024
- What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.
- 27 mins
- 19 Apr 2024
- A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis
- 27 mins
- 18 Apr 2024
- Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.
- 26 mins
- 17 Apr 2024
- Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?
Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election
- 30 mins
- 16 Apr 2024
- France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?
An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.
- 32 mins
- 15 Apr 2024
- How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?
Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.
- 27 mins
- 12 Apr 2024
- Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election
South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.
- 28 mins
- 11 Apr 2024
- The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan
Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians
- 26 mins
- 10 Apr 2024
- Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?
Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.
- 27 mins
- 09 Apr 2024
- Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
- 30 mins
- 08 Apr 2024
- Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people
- 30 mins
- 08 Apr 2024
- Is Ghana allowing child marriages?
Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana
- 37 mins
- 05 Apr 2024
- Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'
Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds
- 31 mins
- 04 Apr 2024
- How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings
South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries
- 27 mins
- 03 Apr 2024
- Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?
Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes
- 32 mins
- 02 Apr 2024