Africa Today
African news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa and Network Africa programmes; the Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from the continent - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.
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Recent episodes (5)
Wednesday 25 Nov 09
Wed, 25 Nov 09
Duration:
17 minsA leaked UN report says the military offensive against Rwandan Hutu rebels in east DRC has failed. A former leading member of Uganda's LRA rebels says Joseph Kony is planning to go to Darfur. Somali Islamists say the UN should stop importing relief rations - and buy Somali food instead
Tuesday 24 Nov 09
Tue, 24 Nov 09
Duration:
14 minsTwo Congolese militia leaders in the dock at the International Criminal Court in the Hague. Pirates attack a ship off the coast of Benin. And countdown to elections in Namibia.
Monday 23 Nov 09
Mon, 23 Nov 09
Duration:
16 minsThe UK government warns tourists not to visit Mali because of the threat of terrorism. Kenya kicks off an HIV testing campaign. And, Eritrea denies reports that hundreds of its citizens are fleeing to Sudan.
Friday 20 November 09
Fri, 20 Nov 09
Duration:
18 minsA big party in Arusha as East Africa moves towards closer union. More than fifty thousand displaced by ethnic clashes in the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo. And why Sierra Leone's police is enlisting thousands of youth to help in the fight against crime.
Thursday 19 Nov 09
Thu, 19 Nov 09
Duration:
16 minsTwenty six people found guilty of a failed coup plot in Ethiopia, one of those alleged to be behind it says it had nothing to do with him. Why squabbling legislators have delayed the presentation of Nigeria's budget. And, how strong will the African challenge be at next year's World Cup?
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