Africa news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa. The Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from African news - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.
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Mon, 20 May 13
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Police surround and search a major media house in Uganda - we hear from the managing director and the police. Renewed fighting in the DRC - and the President of Rwanda hits back at those who blame his country for continued instability in the region. And in South Sudan, dozens killed over cattle raiding in the north-east of the country.
Fri, 17 May 13
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The Nigerian military carries out more air strikes against suspected islamist Boko Haram camps. Twenty two deaths in ten days of initiation ceremonies in South Africa-police open murder investigations The resident president's debate whether Manchester United's departing manager Alex Ferguson was the best ever .
Thu, 16 May 13
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In Nigeria authorities impose a dusk to dawn curfew in Adamawa. We'll get the thoughts of one Nigeria's leading human rights campaigners. In Lesotho, a court upholds a law that bars women from inheriting chieftainships. Plus, the musician who's been dubbed Nigeria's next big thing.
Wed, 15 May 13
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Nigeria's President says the war against insurgents will be won no matter what it takes. We hear from the Presidential spokesman. The European Union pledges more than half a billion dollars to help rebuild Mali after months of conflict. And we explore the connections between African and Brazillian culture.
Tue, 14 May 13
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33 mins
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Concerns over growing insecurity in Nigeria after dozens are killed in inter communal clashes in Benue State. Protests against Kenyan MPs who are demanding a pay rise, plus a Congolese musician who is being made an honorary member of the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Mon, 13 May 13
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Nigerian militants Boko Haram release a new video saying they've taken women and children hostage. Welcoming home heroes - a public holiday is declared in Chad for troops returning from Mali. And a special report on what is behind the recent killings in Western Kenya.
Fri, 10 May 13
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Secret deals ‘plundering Africa’. Nigeria: Maiduguri doctors told to only offer essential services. Why a Ugandan army general could be in trouble over recent remarks. And one of our Resident Presidents endeavours to save the planet from hunger and global warming.
Thu, 9 May 13
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Nigeria cult ambush 'kills at least 30 police officers'. Rwanda to tackle school sex abuse. Africa Beats: Malawi's Peter Mawanga
Wed, 8 May 13
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Nigeria: 'Many dead in Boko Haram raid' in Borno state. The new UN envoy for the Great Lakes, Mary Robinson, on peace prospects in eastern DR Congo. And DJ Rita Ray with this month's selection of African music.
Tue, 7 May 13
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22 mins
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A special edition of Focus on Africa dedicated to the second London conference on Somalia. Delegates from more than 50 countries and organisations are in the UK to map out Somalia’s future. But can Somalia cope without international help?
Mon, 6 May 13
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A court in Kenyan sentences two Iranians to life in prison for plotting to carry out bombings in the country. Ahead of a major conference on Somalia - how is the security in the country? We visit the town of Afgoye. And Nigerian musician Helen Parker-Jayne Isibor - known as The Venus Bushfires - plays the hang.
Fri, 3 May 13
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Despite an earlier vow to step down, Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina will contest this year's election. The UN says the deployment of a brigade to fight armed groups in the east of the DRC is imminent. In Kenya, a commission investigating injustices since independence finalises its report. And our Resident Presidents discuss recent events in the Central African Republic.
Thu, 2 May 13
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Arrests follow Chad 'failed coup'. Somalia famine 'killed 260,000'. Kenya: two Iranians convicted of plotting terror attacks. Africa Beats: South Africa's Zulu princess Toya Delazy.
Wed, 1 May 13
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Images 'reveal Nigeria army abuse'. A Kenyan among Guantanamo hunger strikers. Harare International Festival of the Arts. Africa Global Business Forum 2013.
Tue, 30 Apr 13
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Gunmen surround Libyan ministries. ANC defends filmed Mandela visit. The United Kingdom to end direct aid to South Africa. And Somali Warsan Shire wins first African Poetry Prize from Brunel University in the UK.
Mon, 29 Apr 13
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Parasite 'resistant to malaria drug'. Ritual killing of disabled babies in Ghana. Rwanda's children of rape. Jazz Ouaga 2013.
Fri, 26 Apr 13
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South Sudanese rebels 'surrender'. Nigeria is only one of three countries where polio is endemic. And why Madonna's recent visit to Africa hit the wrong note for our Resident Presidents.
Thu, 25 Apr 13
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UN approves peace force for Mali. Humanitarian assistance finally gets to Baga, Nigeria. Africa Beats: DR Congo's musical rebel, Jupiter
Wed, 24 Apr 13
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Nigeria's president inaugurates a committee to look into Boko Haram amnesty. Darfur war crimes suspect 'killed'. The struggle to make cash from cashews in Senegal. And did Nigerians steal Ghana's Azonto moves?
Tue, 23 Apr 13
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French embassy in Tripoli bombed. 500 people arrested in Garissa, Kenya. Are remittances the best way for the Africa diaspora to help people back home? And an initiative to bring art to the streets of South Africa's Diepsloot township.
Mon, 22 Apr 13
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Scores of civilians killed in Nigeria in clashes between soldiers and Boko Haram. Ivory Coast's economy is recovering after civil war but who is benefiting? And we meet Tanzanian musician Msafiri Zawose.
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