Nigerian artist cancels concert in Morocco to mourn death of African migrants
Seun Kuti cancelled planned concert in Morocco to “mourn” the loss of 23 African migrants
- 23 mins
- 01 Jul 2022
BBC Sounds - Focus on Africa - Available Episodes
Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Episodes (108 Available)
Tunisian president drafts controversial new constitutionControversial new constitution seeks to give President of Tunisia absolute power
- 51 mins
- 01 Jul 2022
President of Tunisia expands power with new constitutionTunisian President, Kais Saied publishes new constitution that vastly expands his powers
- 23 mins
- 01 Jul 2022
Gay Nigerian man deported from the UKAdeniyi Raji, Nigerian man who says he’s gay among migrants deported from the UK
- 23 mins
- 30 Jun 2022
At least 6 protesters shot dead in SudanAt least six pro-democracy protesters have been killed in Sudan during nation-wide rally
- 51 mins
- 30 Jun 2022
At least three dead following pro-democracy protests in SudanAt least three dead during protests marking three years since the uprising in Sudan
- 23 mins
- 30 Jun 2022
UK set to deport Nigerian and Ghanaian MigrantsBritish authorities are set to deport Ghanaian and Nigerian men, women, and children
- 23 mins
- 29 Jun 2022
Blackouts worsen in South AfricaSouth Africa's Eskom is negotiating with unions as citizens are hit with power cuts
- 51 mins
- 29 Jun 2022
South Africa: Eskom’s load shedding risks blackouts for citizensSouth Africans face continued power cuts as Eskom negotiates wages with trade unions.
- 23 mins
- 29 Jun 2022
Sudan-Ethiopia border dispute escalatesSudan launches attacks on Ethiopian forces along disputed border
- 23 mins
- 28 Jun 2022
Sudanese forces launch assault on Ethiopian militarySudanese forces launch an assault on Ethiopian military units along contested border
- 51 mins
- 28 Jun 2022
Increased tensions between Sudan and EthiopiaSudan will not be "frightened or back away," says military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
- 23 mins
- 28 Jun 2022
South Africa: Mysterious deaths at a bar in East LondonOfficials investigate the deaths of 22 young people
- 23 mins
- 27 Jun 2022
Nigeria: Zamfara state to allow residents to carry guns to defend themselvesState officials say it’s part of measures to deal with kidnappings and violent attacks.
- 51 mins
- 27 Jun 2022
South Africa: Police investigate the deaths of 22 young people at popular barThere are reports that many of the victims may have been celebrating end of year exams
- 23 mins
- 27 Jun 2022
Shingai Shoniwa embraces her Zimbabwean and Bantu heritage in new music.The musician is more widely known as the lead singer of the band the Noisettes
- 23 mins
- 24 Jun 2022
CHOGM: Togo and Gabon set to become members of the CommonwealthTalks are underway in Rwanda and include a vote on the inclusion of the two countries.
- 51 mins
- 24 Jun 2022
Commonwealth Heads of state and government begin talks in RwandaThe two-day meeting will look at climate change, poverty and food insecurity.
- 23 mins
- 24 Jun 2022
Nigerian Senator accused of organ-harvesting plot in the UKNigerian senator and wife accused of conspiring to transport and harvest minor’s organs
- 23 mins
- 23 Jun 2022
South Africa judicial inquiry finds ANC enabled widespread corruptionThe South Africa Zondo report says the ruling ANC enabled widespread corruption and fraud
- 51 mins
- 23 Jun 2022