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Focus on Africa
BBC World Service
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Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
Recent Episodes
SEP 7, 2026
Why maps make Africa smaller
UN endorses new map showing Africa’s true size more accurately.
22 MIN
SEP 4, 2026
JZyNO on taking Liberia’s sound global
He is recognised as the most internationally successful artist from Liberia
22 MIN
SEP 3, 2026
Is Africa ready for a stronger El Niño?
El Niño could be the strongest in 70 years, threatening millions across Africa.
22 MIN
SEP 2, 2026
US pushes for Sudan arms embargo
Massad Boulos on the US push for a nationwide arms embargo on Sudan
22 MIN
SEP 1, 2026
Guinea-Bissau votes to reshape presidency
Bissau-Guineans vote to decide the limits of the presidency’s power
22 MIN
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