BBC Radio Podcasts from Focus on Africa

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

Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?

African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent

What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?

The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?

Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.

What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?

Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.

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

Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?

Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.

Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?

Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election

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.

How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?

Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.

Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election

South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.

The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan

Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians

Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?

Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

Is Ghana allowing child marriages?

Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana

Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'

Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds

How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings

South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries

Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?

Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes

‘Please see our humanity’ A transwoman on her fight for safety and dignity

Marking International Transgender Day: We hear from a transwoman who fled Nigeria

Why has Togo changed its constitution?

Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition

The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation

Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation

What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?

Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?

Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?

Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military

Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?

Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.

Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence

The BBC uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.

Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise

Senegal's President Macky Sall won’t apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.

Kidnapped in Nigeria: A personal testimony

Another 100 people kidnapped in Nigeria. We hear from a young woman who was abducted.

Why were Malawian women abused in Oman?

Dozens of Malawians working in Oman as domestic workers have suffered abuse

Will the Rwandan elections be free and fair?

A court in Rwanda finds an opposition leader ineligible to run in July's elections

Health workers in Kenya go on strike

Health workers in Kenya go on an indefinite strike despite a ban by a Labour Court

Why are Congolese refugees protesting in Rwanda?

Congolese nationals who live in refugee camps in Rwanda have been protesting

How the recruitment of a Ugandan national to Myanmar turned into a nightmare.

A Ugandan national shares his personal story with us after being trafficked to Myanmar

Why do child abductions keep happening in Nigeria?

Almost three hundred school children have been kidnapped in Nigeria

Can African women's pay gap be bridged?

Can women in Africa achieve the same opportunities as men in the workforce?

Will sanctions against Zimbabwe's leader work?

The US accuses Zimbabwe's leader of corruption and imposes sanctions on him and his wife

Will Kenyan police be deployed to Haiti?

Violence and a legal challenge hold up Kenya's peacekeeping mission to Haiti

Why has Kenya become part of the trafficking route to South Africa?

Kenya is becoming a transit route for illegal migrants heading to South Africa, says IOM

Calls for a war crimes court in Liberia

Two civil wars have taken place in Liberia and there is still no war crimes tribunal

Chad: What's going on and what next?

An opposition leader in Chad is killed. What next as the country prepares for elections?

Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana's parliament passes a bill that further restricts the rights of LGBTQ people.

A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?

Armed groups have agreed to leave Libya's capital, Tripoli

Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?

Malawi's influential Catholic church has criticised President Chakwera’s leadership.

Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?

The number of migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic from West Africa rises sharply

Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?

More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg

South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs

South Africa’s economy is facing 'a tipping point'. What will the impact be?

Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?

The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package

As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?

Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.

How relevant is the African Union?

The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent

Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?

Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts

Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?

Zambian Racheal Kundananji has shattered the pay glass ceiling in women’s football

What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?

Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election

What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?

Thousands of civilians flee recent conflict between M23 rebels and government forces.

Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?

Host Ivory Coast wins Afcon but what will be the lasting legacy for the country

Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?

The Ugandan government says it's trying to rescue tranationals still trapped in Myanmar

Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty

Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty

Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?

Africa's mining Indaba is in Cape Town.Does Africa have a say about its mineral wealth?

Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?

Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy is on the line

Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire

The death toll from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has risen to six.

Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?

Facebook celebrates 20th years on Sunday. What do Africans think about the platform?

What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?

Sudan's ex prime minister believes,Tagadum a civilian initiative can help end conflict.

Why Italy is interested in Africa

Italy is seeking a closer partnership with Africa to boost economic ties

More than half a million people enter South Sudan to escape Sudan war

Humanitarian agencies raise concern as Sudan war displaces over 500,000 to South Sudan

Military led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit Ecowas, what effect will it have?

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, to leave Ecowas ,how will it affect these countries?

Bobi Wine on what the nomination of a documentary about his life for an Oscar means

Musician turned politician has pursued political change with run ins with government

Why the Somali armed group Al Shabaab is still a threat

There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters

Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?

Why is Africa, the youngest continent in the world, governed by older leaders?

What does the United States want from Africa?

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a four-nation tour of the continent

Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president

Joseph Boakai sworn as Liberia's new president what will be his main challenges?

Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?

Violent crime is soaring in South Africa with the murder rate at a 20-year high.

Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges

Sierra Leonean high court allows ex-president,charged with treason, to leave country.

Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray

More than 200 people have starved to death in Tigray

Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?

Zambia is facing its worst cholera crisis for over forty years

Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?

Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks

WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.

Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election

Presidential elections are due to be held in the Comoros on 14 January

Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?

What are the reasons behind South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ ?

Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors

Kenya’s shift to a visa-free regime for visitors has come into force, but is it working?

The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture

The BBC has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the late televangelist TB Joshua

Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?

Troops from the Southern African bloc will help fight the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC

Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?

Sierra Leone's former president charged with treason over alleged role in a coup plot

Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

Somaliland’s decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia

Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?

Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power load -shedding crisis ?

South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024

2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa

Sudan conflict: A year in review

As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far

The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema

We look at the legacy of the acclaimed South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema

Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares

Nigerians given free train rides and a 50% discount on bus fares over the festive period

What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?

Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State leaving over 140 dead

Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?

Are cocoa farmers benefiting from a rise in Chocolate sales?

What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?

What next for the Sudanese people, as the RSF forces take key towns.

How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?

With Houthi rebel attacks affecting Red Sea shipping routes should Africa be concerned?

Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?

Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution

Guinea oil terminal blast kills at least 8

An explosion at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry kills at least 8 people

DR Congo elections: What's at stake?

What's at stake in the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Have 22 Ugandans been trafficked to Myanmar?

Ugandan government says at least 22 Ugandans are being held captive in Myanmar

Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?

Tension once again flares in DR Congo, following a largely unobserved truce

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit in Dubai. Did it go far enough?

A personal objection to the Rwanda asylum plan

A personal objection against the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?

Egypt’s President Sisi seeks a third consecutive term despite a crumbling economy

Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?

The UN Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo. Why now?

Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?

Congestion at South Africa's Durban port causing costly delays for shipping companies

Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria

Nigeria says the drone attack in the north west, was "an accident". So what went wrong?

Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?

The US ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the government in Niamey

A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone

Six Sierra Leonean girls have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring.

World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?

World Aids Day: a landmark ruling for women forcefully sterilised for being HIV-Positive

Why COP28 matters to Africa

COP28 gets underway in Dubai. What is it and why does it matter?

Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu

Nearly 74,000 children are reportedly under siege in Mali's historic city of Timbuktu

How safe are South Africa's mines?

Eleven miners have been killed in an accident at a platinum mine in South Africa

Was there an attempted coup in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's President calls for unity after government says it repelled an attack

Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?

What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei?

Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?

Why did talks between Ethiopia’s government and the Oromo rebel group end with no deal?

What is President Weah's legacy in Liberia?

As Liberians wait to swear in their President-elect we look back at George Weah's tenure

Why no plastic pollution deal was reached

Talks held in Kenya have failed to establish a global treaty on plastic pollution

Can African- led negotiations achieve peace for Sudan?

Peacebuilding experts have been meeting in Cairo to discuss ending the conflict in Sudan

What reparations does Africa want?

What reparations should be paid to Africa for the transatlantic slave trade?

Is Zimbabwe's political opposition in disarray?

What's going on within Zimbabwe's political landscape?

Madagascar braces for controversial election

Madagascar’s election follows months of protests, as most candidates call for boycott

Why are Nigeria's labour unions striking again?

Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?

Thousands in the Horn of Africa and neighbouring countries have been uprooted by floods

Liberia's runoff election: What to expect?

Liberians return to the polls in a runoff election between George Weah and Joseph Boakai

Sudan: What is happening in West Dafur?

Witnesses have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of targeting non-Arabs

Amhara: What's going on?

The ongoing fighting in Amhara is leading to an escalation in violence

Is Africa contributing to AI development

AI is changing lives in Africa, is the continent contributing to systems being built?

Somalia: Thousands trapped in severe flooding

Thousands of people are trapped in flooded areas following heavy rains in Somalia

Global concern over the spread of dengue fever

What is dengue fever and why is it spreading around the world?

DR Congo conflict: How children are impacted

How the conflict in DR Congo is having a devastating impact on children

Facebook accused of stoking Ethiopia's conflict

Facebook accused of permitting hate speech during Ethiopia's two-year conflict

Kenya's plan for universal healthcare

A look into Kenya's plan to provide affordable, reliable healthcare for all its citizens

South Africa win Rugby World Cup

South Africa make men’s Rugby World Cup history, becoming the first four-time champions

Victory for Nigeria's president at supreme court

Victory for Nigeria's Bola Tinubu as the Supreme court backs his Presidency

Is Niger being treated unfairly?

The prime minister of Niger’s ruling military junta says Niger is treated unfairly

Zimbabwe faces another major cholera outbreak

Zimbabweans are facing another major cholera outbreak

UAE firm to manage Tanzania’s main port

Emirati firm DP World has signed a deal to manage Dar-es-Salaam port for 30 years

Sierra Leone opposition ends parliament boycott

Sierra Leone's APC opposition party has finally agreed to take its seats in parliament

Has Africa gained from China's infrastructure plans?

Has Africa benefited from China's Belt and Road Initiative?

Why did Mozambique's opposition call for protests?

Mozambique's opposition stage demonstrations to denounce fraud in municipal elections

Dam water floods in Ghana

Thousands displaced following the worst flooding in years, in Ghana

What are UN's concerns for Madagascar’s polls?

The UN says human rights in Madagascar are “deteriorating” ahead of next month’s vote

Burkina Faso's nuclear power plant deal with Russia

Burkina Faso's military leaders sign a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant

Is Morocco hosting the IMF meeting only symbolic?

The IMF and World Bank annual summit is being held in Africa. What's on the agenda?

Liberians await presidential election results

Liberians voted in elections on Tuesday, with President Weah seeking a second term

Israel-Hamas War: Egypt's reaction and relationship

The war between Israel and Hamas escalates. What's Egypt's reaction?

UN: South Sudan ‘curbing democratic freedoms’

The United Nations accuses South Sudan's government of curtailing democratic freedoms

The Arab-Israeli conflict: Africa's reaction

The recent developments in the Arab-Israeli conflict. How is Africa reacting?

Why Morocco wants the World Cup

Morocco will be the second African country to host the FIFA World Cup.

Egypt: A Testimony of alleged torture

We hear from an Egyptian woman in exile who alleges she was tortured in prison

Seychelles opposition leader denies witchcraft charges

Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie is one of eight charged with witchcraft

Inside Sierra Leone's justice system

Focus on Africa takes you inside Sierra Leone's overcrowded prisons

One year since Burkina Faso’s latest coup

Security challenges persist in Burkina Faso, a year on from the country’s latest coup

Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict

How young people are affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan

The silent killer: hypertension in Africa

The African continent has the highest prevalence of the "silent killer" hypertension

Kenya ready to face Haiti gangs

Kenya says it's ready to face Haiti gangs

Who is fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region?

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region between military and local militiamen

French troops pulling out of Niger: What does it mean?

France says it will withdraw its troops and ambassador from Niger

Why is rapper Mohbad’s death controversial?

Controversy surrounds the death of Nigerian Afrobeats star MohBad

Kenya: Westgate attack ten years on

Al-Shabaab militants attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi leaving 67 people dead

Is Ivory Coast at risk from extremist groups?

With growing insecurity in West Africa, is Ivory Coast under threat from jihadist groups?

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sign defence pact

What does the ‘Sahel defence’ pact signed at the weekend really mean?

Mali: Tuareg ex-separatists resume hostilities

Mali crisis: Fears of further instability as former separatists resume hostilities

Libya floods: What you need to know

Entire neighbourhoods in Derna have been dragged into the sea

Why Morocco is selective over earthquake aid

Many countries have offered aid, but Morocco has accepted help from just four

What caused Morocco's earthquake?

The earthquake resulted from a geological phenomenon called a reverse fault

Gabon coup latest

The transitional authorities have held talks with dissidents jailed under Ali Bongo

Nigeria: Are election petitions relevant?

Election tribunal rejects Nigeria presidential election challenge

Taiwan's president visits last African ally Eswatini

Taiwan's president visits last African ally - Eswatini. Is Taipei's influence dwindling?

DR Congo: What's behind the instability?

43 people were killed last week during a protest

First ever African Climate Summit begins

Thousands of delegates have gathered in Kenya for the first ever Africa Climate Summit

South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

More than 70 people were killed including 12 children during a fire in Johannesburg

Climate change: 15 truck drivers die on Egypt-Sudan border

At least 15 Egyptian truck drivers stuck at Sudan border have died from heat stroke

What led to the Gabon coup?

Senior officers in Gabon announced a coup

Sierra Leone considers health emergency over illegal drug Kush

Sierra Leone is grappling with a serious substance crisis. A synthetic drug called Kush

Zimbabwe election dispute analysis: The role of electoral observers

What's the role of an electoral observer?

Why are Ethiopia and Egypt joining BRICS?

BRICS developing nations to admit six new countries including Ethiopia and Egypt

Prigozhin’s presumed death: Impact for Wagner in Africa

Wagner boss Prigozhin presumed dead after Russia plane crash

Can Kenya's police force solve Haiti's gang violence?

A Kenyan delegation has held meetings with Haiti’s police officials

Saudi forces accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants

Ethiopian migrants say they were shot when trying to cross from Yemen into Saudi Arabia

South Africa to host Brics summit from Tuesday

South Africa to host Brics summit but Russia’s President Putin will join virtually

Zimbabwe’s election campaign nears the end

Zimbabwe will hold its second presidential vote since the overthrow of President Mugabe

Libya: deadly clashes in Tripoli

Clashes between rival militias in Libya reportedly leave dozens of people dead

The impact of Niger’s closed airspace

After the ruling military junta closed Niger’s airspace, we look at the potential fallout

Sudan conflict causing food insecurity

We speak to a farmer who had to flee Sudan due to the ongoing conflict

Kenya content moderators seek protections

Data labellers in Kenya who review harmful content want protection from mental trauma

Niger: ECOWAS force on standby

ECOWAS leaders say all options are still on the table in Niger, following their summit

Is there a baguette shortage in Tunisia?

There has been a shortage of subsidized bread in Tunisia

ECOWAS leaders consider Niger intervention

The coup leaders have refused demands to hand power back to the elected government

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken

There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country

Kenya care home abuse revealed

BBC Africa Eye reveals mistreatment of elderly people at a care home in Kenya

Kenya care home abuse revealed

BBC Africa Eye reveals mistreatment of elderly people at a care home in Kenya

Reaction to Senegal's TikTok ban

The ban follows recent protests and the dissolution of Senegal’s main opposition party

Kenya: Privacy concerns over eyeball scanning

Cryptocurrency firm Worldcoin has been banned from registering new users

How Niger’s coup affects the Sahel

Burkina Faso and Mali warn ECOWAS not to use force to restore President Bazoum

Mauritius makes progress against smoking

Morocco and Madagascar have also made gains against the deadly habit

ECOWAS threatens action over Niger coup

ECOWAS has threatened to use force if President Bazoum is not restored

Why Nigerian doctors are on strike

Unpaid wages and poor conditions are among Nigerian doctors’ complaints as they strike

Niger the latest coup in West Africa

Niger's president still detained by troops and the country's borders are closed

Devastating wildfires in Algeria and Tunisia

Algeria battles to contain devastating forest fires that have spread to Tunisia

Tax evasion costing African countries billions

African countries are losing billions of dollars due to illicit financial flows

Situation in Sudan 100 days since fight started

A hundred days since fighting broke out between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces

Football: FIFA Women's World Cup underway

All eyes on African teams as the FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway

Gender: A long journey to equality

A UN report reveals the stark reality that no country has achieved full gender equality

Schools in Kenya close over cost-of-living demonstrations

Some schools in Kenya have been shut indefinitely ahead of cost-of-living demonstrations

Twitter’s Ghanaian staff without severance pay

Former employees say Twitter has gone silent on all negotiations regarding payment.

Call for investigation into Darfur atrocities

Human Rights Watch wants atrocities committed in Sudan's Darfur region to be investigated

Opposition boycotts new Sierra Leone parliament

The APC is refusing to participate in government, alleging fraud in June’s elections

Is banning protests in Kenya unconstitutional?

As Kenyan demonstrators defy police, can the authorities legally enforce a protest ban?

Iran's president begins Africa tour

President Ebrahim Raisi is visiting Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe

Senegal: What's driving migrants to leave?

More than 70 migrants were rescued near Gran Canaria, why do they make these journeys?

AU troops to leave Somalia by December

The African Union has started to pull soldiers out of the country

The Russian schools ready to teach Swahili

On World Swahili Day, we take a look at how far the east African language has travelled

South Sudan unveils first-ever election plans

If it goes ahead, it will be the first election since independence

Kenya lifts ban on tree cutting

President Ruto outrages environmentalists after lifting a ban on cutting trees.

Senegal’s president won't seek third term

Macky Sall's announcement on Monday had been eagerly awaited by supporters and critics

Kenya widens access to sex offenders registry

Employers are now able to check if someone was convicted of sexual offence in Kenya

Mali: UN peacekeeping mandate to expire

Mali’s ruling military junta has called on UN forces to leave the country without delay

Huge inflation ahead of Zimbabwe’s election

The country is holding presidential elections in August, with the economy a major issue

Championing African feminism

We discuss the living legacy of Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo

Who leads Wagner in Africa now?

Wagner boss Prigozhin is sent to Belarus, so who is leading his troops in Africa?

How Sudan's clans endanger Sahel security

Hemedti and al-Burhan's clan ties threaten to push Sudan's civil war beyond its borders

The gangs terrorising Mogadishu

We focus on Ciyaal Weero, the Mogadishu gangs terrorising people in Somalia's capital

Remembering Berlusconi's love for the Kenyan coast

How Malindi became a destination loved by Italians, including the late Silvio Berlusconi

Sierra Leone gears up for general elections

Sierra Leone to hold its fifth election since the end of a brutal civil war in 2002

Low turnout for Mali's referendum

Mali's ruling military junta held a constitutional referendum on Sunday

Greece boat disaster: Nine men charged

Greece boat disaster: Nine Egyptian men plead not guilty to people smuggling offences

Can Africa forge a peace path for Ukraine?

We ask how African leaders can influence peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

Interest free loans for Nigerian students

Nigeria announces financial support for poorer students in higher education

How Nigeria's fuel subsidy cut hit Benin

Benin's fuel prices spike as Nigeria drops subsidised petrol

Kenya content creators reject tax proposal amidst cost of living crisis

Kenya parliament reconsiders tax law that could impact content creators

Should Tunisia and Libya be Europe's migrant gatekeepers?

The EU offers to help Tunisia's finances in exchange of control of migrants

The story behind Angola's deadly fuel protests

Several demonstrators were killed this week in Huambo

Why are cyber attacks in Africa increasing?

Kenya and Nigeria are top targets, says cyber security report

Why is it difficult to kick racism out of football?

After monkey chants at a Real Madrid match, what needs to be done to tackle racism?

How Senegal's capital turned into a 'battlefield'

Dakar ‘emptied’ after days of violent protests in support of Ousmane Sonko

How will UK immigration rules affect African students?

Many students from Africa to lose right to bring their families to the UK

What next for Sudan?

Will the conflict end after the imposition of sanctions by the US on the waring factions?

Verdict announced in Sonko case

A verdict against Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been announced

Fighting in Sudan continues into second week

Fighting intensifies as foreign embassies evacuate their citizens out of Sudan

Despair as Sudan ceasefire is broken

Sudan’s rival military factions fail to commit to a 24-hour humanitarian ceasefire

Fighting rocks Khartoum

The Sudanese capital is rocked by fighting between the army and rival forces of the RSF

400 people stranded off Malta

Fears grow over the fate of hundreds of migrants stranded on a vessel destined for Europe

Convicted rapist escapes from South African prison

A man convicted of rape fakes his own death to escape prison in South Africa

Monday demonstrations in Kenya

Weekly opposition protests in Kenya called by Riyla Odinga

South Africa's opposition EFF call for a shutdown of the economy

South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters call for a shutdown of the economy

More bodies pulled in aftermath of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi

Death toll continues to rise with recovery of more bodies after Cyclone Freddy struck

Efforts to help survivors of Cyclone Freddy continue

Effects of Cyclone Freddy continue to be felt in Malawi, as help goes out to survivors

Millions affected by floods in Malawi

Floods caused by Cyclone Freddy have affected about five million people in Malawi

Africa unites to fight Cholera

Countries from Africa gather in Malawi to deal with the deadly Cholera outbreak

Protests in Nigeria continue

A former Vice President of Nigeria protests the results of recent presidential elections

Nigeria awaits election results

Nigerians are waiting to hear the results of Saturday's presidential election

Is Nigeria ready for presidential elections?

With millions set to vote in Africa's most populous country, we ask if Nigeria is ready?

Cyclone Freddy makes landfall in Madagascar

The cyclone has damaged buildings and caused power cuts and flooding in Madagascar

Chaos over currency in Nigeria continues

Tensions over a new currency remain high in Nigeria as elections loom

Eritrea's president says US backed the TPLF

The United States supported the TPLF, according to Eritrea's president in an interview

Tundu Lissu returns to Tanzania

Tanzanian opposition leader, Tundu Lissu returns home from self-imposed exile in Belgium

Somalia says Al Shabab attacked military base

Al Shabab claim they've killed several Somali forces

Charges brought against Senegalese opposition candidate

Ousmane Sonkor says charges of rape are politically motivated

Ambazonian leader killed in Cameroon

'One Blood', the Ambazonian separatist leader in Cameroon has been killed

Hopes for real peace in Tigray

An Ethiopian delegation arrives in Tigray for talks

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leader

South Africa's embattled president is elected again to lead the governing ANC

Pledges of financial and business support for Africa from Washington

The latest details from the US/Africa Summit as Washington pledges billions of Dollars

DRC mourns flood victims

DRC in national mourning for dozens of flood victims

William Ruto unveils his 'Hustler Fund' for Kenyans

President Ruto says over a million Kenyans have signed up for his 'Hustler Fund'

Malawi's anti-corruption chief is arrested

Malawi's anti-corruption head is arrested and the chief prosecutor is suspended. Why?

Is the political end nigh for Cyril Ramaphosa?

The ANC's executive meets to consider President Ramaphosa's political future

South Africa awaits Ramaphosa future

Uncertainty in South Africa over the President's future

Embezzlement charges for ex-president's son in Mozambique

Mozambique's ex-president's son on trial for money laundering and other alleged crimes

Ceasefire agreed in the DRC

An agreement has been reached by regional leaders between the DRC government and M23

Why are Nigerians swapping their high-value banknotes?

Nigerians told to exchange their high-value banknotes by the beginning of 2023

How did a well-known Pakistani journalist die in Kenya?

Confusion over how a prominent journalist from Pakistan died in Kenya

Activists: Lobbyists threaten success of COP27 summit

Climate change activists accuse lobbyists of attempting to scupper solutions at COP27

France ends operations in the Sahel

France announces an end to its military engagements against jihadists in the Sahel region

Ethiopia special: After warring sides agree truce, what next?

What are the prospects for lasting peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray region?

More tensions between the DRC and Rwanda

The DRC and Rwanda trade accusations over support for rebel groups

Scores dead in Somalia after attacks

Over a hundred people are killed in Somalia after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab militants

Various security alerts issued for Nigeria and South Africa

The US authorities issue security alerts for Nigeria and South Africa

50,000 civilians to help Burkina Faso fight Islamist militants

Burkina Faso embarks on a massive recruitment of civilians in the fight against militants

Protesters clash with police in Chad

Clashes in Chad between police and protesters

UN calls for action on South Sudan

UN Commission on Human Rights demands action to end suffering in South Sudan

Ethiopian forces capture Shire in northern Tigray

Fears for civilians in Shire after prolonged heavy fighting leading to its capture

Africa and the global financial crisis

We hear from the IMF on how Africa can deal with the global financial crisis

Both sides in Ethiopia conflict accused of crimes on civilians

Atrocities continue in the conflict as all sides are accused of crimes on civilians

Global alert over cough syrups

The WHO issues worldwide warning about cough syrups from India linked to child deaths

President Museveni's son's tweets raise eyebrows

Tweets from the son of Uganda's president spark cross-border controversy with Kenya

Local forces join the Somali army against Al Shabab

Local forces aid the successful Somali government onslaught against Al Shabab

Uganda's Medical Association issues guidance

Doctors in Uganda told not to treat ebola patients without PPE

Seleka leader stands trial at the ICC

Mahamat Abdel Said appears before the ICC on war crimes charges

Regional concerns in the spotlight at UN General Assembly

African leaders highlight concerns and fears at 77th session of UN General Assembly in NY

UN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocities

UN commission issues damning report on all sides in the conflict in Tigray

Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest after a service in London attended by over 500 heads of state and government

Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest at St George's Chapel, Windsor after a service in London

Eritrea amasses reservists on border with Ethiopia

Thousands of army reservists mobilised to border with Ethiopia

School reopening suspended in Sudan

Authorities in Sudan suspend the reopening of schools because of floods

Ethiopia's TPLF says it's willing to stop fighting

TPLF forces say they're ready to stop fighting and talk; but is Addis Ababa listening?

Landslide kills several in Uganda

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Uganda, claiming lives

UN: Millions at risk of famine in the Horn of Africa

After the worst drought in 7 decades, the UN says millions are at risk in Horn of Africa

Court affirms Ruto victory in Kenya

Kenya's Supreme Court upholds the results of the country's presidential election

Zambia’s billion dollar bailout sparks economic hope

The IMF loan is the result of months of negotiations

Fighting intensifies in Tigray

Both sides of the conflict in Ethiopia blame each other as a hospital is bombed in Tigray

Results from Angola's elections are in

Results are in and Angola's ruling MPLA and President Lourenco are to remain in office

Accusations and counter-accusations in Ethiopia over latest fighting

Wrangling continues in Ethiopia over who started the recent outbreak of fighting

Mutual recriminations over fighting in Ethiopia

Ethiopian and Tigrayan officials blame each other over fighting in the north

Debt forgiveness from China for 17 African countries

China scraps the debts for 17 African countries and pledges more support

Kenya's post-election wrangling continues in the courts

Raila Odinga is contesting the validity of last week's presidential election results

Arrests made in Nigeria over mummified bodies

Police make arrests in Nigeria over several mummified bodies discovered in Benin City

Forest fires in Algeria: At least 38 dead

Authorities in Algeria are battling to contain forest fires

More confusion over Kenya's presidential election

Raila Odinga who lost Kenya's presidential election says there was foul play in the polls

Deaths in protests in Somaliland

At least three die in protests in Somaliland

Polls close in Kenya's general elections

22 million people have cast their ballots in elections for Kenya's next president

Chaos in Kenya ahead of polls

Last minute preparations for presidential election in Kenya

Has Senegal finally resolved the Casamance question?

The Senegalese Government and rebels from the Casamance region have signed a peace deal

Outrage in South Africa over gang rapes of women

Mobs on the rampage in the town of Krugersdorp in South Africa after gang rapes of women

DRC reviews MONUSCO peacekeepers' presence

The president of the DRC reassesses when MONUSCO peacekeepers should leave the country

North Kivu governor on attacks on UN peacekeepers

The governor of North Kivu province addresses attacks on UN peacekeepers in the area

Allegations agains UN peacekeepers in DRC

Questions over the conduct of UN peacekeepers during protests in the DRC

Protests against the UN continue apace in the DRC

Protests against the UN peacekeeping presence in the east of the DRC

Deaths in the DRC after anti-MONUSCO protests

Protesters and peacekeepers killed in the DRC over the presence of UN forces

Russia on a charm offensive to Africa amid war with Ukraine

Russia sends its foreign minister to woo African states as its war in Ukraine continues

Bakers go on strike in Nigeria

Bread makers switch off their ovens to protest the high cost of baking products

Marburg virus confirmed in Ghana

Authorities in Ghana say there's been an outbreak of Marburg virus; two people are dead

Tunisia gets a new draft constitution

A committee hand-picked by the President completes a new draft constitution for Tunisia

Tensions rise between Ethiopia and Sudan

Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa

Mysterious deaths at a bar in South Africa

Authorities investigate deaths of 22 young people in a bar in East London, South Africa

Two days of high-level talks begin at CHOGM

Commonwealth heads of state and government begin two days of talks in the Kigali

Anticipated report on corruption in South Africa is out

The Zondo Report criticises the ANC for creating an environment that enabled corruption

Russia: At least forty-two African mercenaries killed in Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry says African mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine

Belgium returns the tooth of Patrice Lumumba

A tooth belonging to Patrice Lumumba has been returned over 60 years after his murder

South Africa considers importing Russian crude

South Africa's energy minister says Russian oil is not on the sanctions list

Clashes between police and Tanzania's Maasai

Clashes between police and the Maasai community in Tanzania

Rwandan former combatants resettle in the country

Rwandan ex-combatants and their families are allowed to resettle in the country

Hopes are fading fast for trapped miners in Burkina Faso

Frustration and despair as hope of finding miners alive ebb away

Africa in the grip of a fuel crisis

What can African governments do to weather the storm of the fuel crisis?

A major attack on ATMIS forces in Somalia

Al Shabab claim responsibility for an attack on ATMIS forces in Somalia

Report alleges Zuma put self-interest over country

A report into 'state capture' in South Africa makes serious allegations against Zuma

Concerns over police-enforced brutality and disappearances in Kenya

Concerns about the rise in police brutality and disappearances in Kenya

Angola suspends salaries of striking doctors

'Historic' day as DR Congo joins East Africa trade bloc

A virtual summit was held to welcome DR Congo as the EAC's seventh member

Malawi ramps up polio vaccination after outbreak

Polio usually affects children under five

Is Ethiopia to blame for deaths of MSF staff in Tigray?

Were Ethiopian government forces responsible for the deaths of MSF workers in Tigray?

South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war - Ramaphosa

Mr Ramaphosa did not say who had made the approach

Kenya's 'boda-bodas' taxis are ordered to re-register

Kenya's president orders crackdown on motorbike taxis after a woman was attacked

Ukraine: Why did Eritrea vote against UN resolution?

Eritrea was one of only five countries to vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia

African nationals still trapped in Ukraine

The UN says two-thirds of a million refugees have fled Ukraine

Trial of Kenyan lawyer begins at the ICC

Paul Gicheru denies corruptly influencing witnesses in William Ruto's case

Former Sudanese ruling council member arrested

Mohamed al-Faki Suleiman was picked up near his home, his relatives said

Zimbabwe: teachers suspended for pay strike take legal action

The education minister said the teachers would be suspended without pay for three months

Uganda investigating novelist's torture allegations

Novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija won a prestigious prize last year

Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Africa currently has the lowest uptake of Covid vaccines in the world

Mali coup 'contagious' in region says chair of Ecowas

An Ecowas meeting was called in response to last month's coup in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso suspended from Ecowas - sources

The people are slowly coming to terms with military government in Burkina Faso

Ghana explosion: at least 13 dead after huge blast near mining town

Rescue and recovery operations continue

Many feared dead after huge explosion in Ghana

Videos show many destroyed buildings and scattered debris near Bogoso

South Africa opens a new Covid vaccine plant

A new Covid vaccine plant opens in Cape Town, South Africa

The TPLF calls for a ceasefire in the Ethiopia conflict

The leader of the TPLF calls for a ceasefire in the Ethiopia conflict

Benin opposition leader in court on terror charges

The former justice minister has been detained for more than eight months

US Senator says civil war could see Ethiopia break apart

US senator says only dialogue could bring an end to the civil war

Nigerian diplomat accuses UK of 'travel apartheid'

Nigeria has been placed on the UK's travel red list

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

South Africa's president urges everyone to get vaccinated

Omicron variant present in Nigeria health body says

The Nigerian health body says contact tracing is underway

Thousands join Sudan protests against recent deal

Reports say the security forces near the presidential palace fired tear gas

Gambia's truth commission recommends prosecutions

Some 250 Gambians and foreign nationals died because of human rights violations

Cop 26: fear of failure as climate talks enter final day

More positive engagement is needed to avoid a global climate catastrophe

South Africa's ex-President FW de Klerk dies at 85

He was head of state between September 1989 and May 1994

Guinea: Civic society in talks with military junta

Guinea Coup leader Colonel Doumbouya holds meetings with religious and political groups

Guinea coup: opposition welcomes ousting of Condé

Guinea's main opposition leader has welcomed Sunday's ousting of President Alpha Condé

Zambian President Hichilema inherits 'empty treasury'

President Hichilema's supporters are expecting him to make sweeping changes

Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

The children were taken from an Islamic school in Tegina, Niger state

Judges reject president's appeal to change Kenya constitution

It comes a year before the next presidential election

Uganda to host 2,000 Afghan refugees on US request

Many citizens are fleeing after the Taliban takeover

Burkina Faso: Compaore to be tried over Sankara assassination

Blaise Compaore faces a military trial, accused of involvement in his predecessor’s murder

Millions face hunger in Somalia

Low rainfall and destructive locusts leave Somalis facing acute hunger

Tanzania’s new president charts new Covid-19 course for the country

Tanzania's new President Samia Suluhu Hassan plans to set up a special COVID-19 taskforce

2020 Review: How has Africa handled the big challenges?

African specialists look back at the past year and express their hopes for 2021

Africa Today: Highlights from 2020

Africa Today looks back at some of the inspiring stories that made us think and smile

Kenyan officials accused of Covid-19 corruption

Kenyan officials suspected of stealing money meant for medical supplies face prosecution.

US sanction former Gambia first lady

The United States has slapped sanctions on former Gambia first lady Zineb Jammeh.

Cameroon army launches operation in North-West Region

Cameroon’s security forces have launched an operation to restore security in Bamenda.

Ugandan Minister charged of attempted murder

Deputy Minister of Labour Mwesigwa Rukutana remanded in custody on murder charges.

Global leaders call for free coronavirus vaccine

African leaders join call for a free coronavirus vaccine

Burundi orders WHO officials to leave the country

Burundi gives World Health Organisation staffers 24 hours to leave the country.

Lesotho records first coronavirus case

Lesotho became the last country in Africa to record a coronavirus case

Zambia closes Tanzania border as COVID-19 cases surge

Over 80 new coronavirus cases have been discovered in Nakonde

Malawi Supreme Court upholds Presidential poll nullification

Malawi Supreme Court has upheld the nullification of last year's presidential elections

Madagascar conducts mass Covid-19 tests.

Madagascar conducts mass coronavirus tests in its worst hit area.

African countries lift coronavirus restrictions

Some African countries have started lifting coronavirus restrictions

South Africa government outlines plan for COVID19 recovery

South Africa government outlines stimulus for recovery from the effects of coronavirus

Thousands arrested in Morocco for Covid19 violations

Thousands of people have been arrested in Morocco for violating coronavirus measures

Cameroon government admits military involvement in civilian deaths

The Cameroonian government has admitted involvement of its military in civilian deaths

How a dip in global oil demand is affecting African countries

A dip in oil demand around the world is having big effect on Africa's countries

Coronavirus in Africa: Your questions answered

A special podcast where we put your coronavirus questions to the W.H.O.

Climate Change Strikes in Africa

African children and activists protest the dangers of climate change around the world

Detained Nigeria Shia leader to be freed to travel abroad for medical treatment

Supporters of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release

Ethiopia Airways crash latest.

A day of mourning in Ethiopia following the Ethiopian Airlines crash.

Jobs jobs jobs

How can Africa create the millions of jobs needed for a growing population?

Voter Registration Day in Nigeria

Voter registration in Nigeria; Merkel in Nigeria; equality for South African Muslim women

European Leaders Continue Charm Offensive in Africa

European leaders set stalls in Africa; Nigerian security; Soweto; fishermen and condoms

Europe's Leaders on a Charm Offensive in Africa

Europe's leaders in Africa; Germany returns Namibian skulls; uproar over a TV ad in Kenya

Soldiers in Uganda Caught on Tape Assaulting a Journalist

Ugandan soldiers assault journalist; a year of BBC Pidgin; Wenger gets award from Weah

Zimbabwe Awaits Election Results

Zimbabwe - Results expected; five banks merge in Ghana; Congolese opposition hopefuls

India to Open 18 New Embassies Accross Africa

BRICS meeting in South Africa, Zimbabwe elections; Eritrea's changing political landscape

Military Chiefs Escape Attack in Cameroon

Cameroon's military brass escape attack; UN embargo on South Sudan; Bio, 100 days

Kenyan Lawmakers' Taxpayer-Funded Visit to Russia

Kenyan lawmakers in Russia; the long shadow of Ebola; the multicultural roots of the ZCC

EU Leaders Agree Deal on Migration

EU leaders' agreement on migration; Ghana's electoral boss sacked; Resident Presidents

Ghana Imposes Ban on Tilapia Fish Imports

Why has Ghana banned tilapia imports? Ebola in the DRC; deadly fire in Nairob

South Sudan's Leaders Meet

South Sudan talks in Addis; Eritrea and Ethiopia's peace overtures; Tunisia law reforms

The WHO Lists Snake-bites as a Global Health Priority

Snake-bites a WHO priority; Dutch company claims Teff ownership; Kassé Mady Diabaté

Dam Burst in Kenya Kills Tens

Hundreds homeless in Nakuru where dam bursts; a shortage of HIV medication in Liberia

Fire Rages in Nairobi Suburb

Thousands left homeless after fire in Lang'ata suburb in Nairobi

African Migrants Told To Leave Israel

Israeli government orders 34,000 African migrants to leave or face imprisonment.

Kenya Election Watch: Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga

Dickens Olewe wraps up our special podcast series with a rare interview

Chibok Girls: Three years after

Almost two hundred students are still being held by Boko Haram.

Wednesday, 17th August 2016

South Sudan's new Vice President Taban Deng Gai addresses key issues in the country

Wednesday, 10th August 2016

Ahead of tomorrow's elections Zambian civil society groups call for a free and fair vote

Wednesday, 3rd August 2016

Running battles in Zimbabwe; local elections in South Africa; Malian music sensation.

Monday, 18th July 2016

HIV infections still the leading killer of African children aged 10 to 19.

Tuesday 14th June

Health experts warn of very serious levels of under-nutrition linked to obesity.

Wednesday, 25th May 2016

UN warns billions could starve as extreme weather changes poison food crops