Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Why is rapper Mohbad鈥檚 death controversial?
Controversy surrounds the death of Nigerian Afrobeats star MohBad
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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?
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Why is Ghana's opposition demanding a voters roll audit ?
Members of Ghana鈥檚 main opposition party protest nationwide for voter register audit
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Why is galamsey such a big deal in Ghana?
At least 44 people were injured during a protest against illegal mining, in Ghana
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Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?
Thousands in the Horn of Africa and neighbouring countries have been uprooted by floods
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Why is Coronavirus affecting so many of South Sudan's top politicians?
Ten ministers in South Sudan reported to have contracted coronavirus
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Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?
Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution
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Why is Cape Town evicting homeless people from the city centre?
Cape Town relocates dozens of homeless people from the streets to transitional shelters
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Why is Cameroon's president thinking of postponing the elections slated for October?
Gambia on course to host the next big gathering of Islamic Cooperation countries
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Why is Algeria's Imane Khelif at the centre of controversy at the Paris Olympics?
Why is the Algerian Olympic boxer, Imane Khelif's gender being questioned?
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Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei?
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Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?
Ministers of Ecowas countries meet to discuss the formation of a new regional force
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Why have power cuts in South Africa become so frequent?
. State-run power company Eskom warns of power cuts as heavy rains affect its operations
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Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?
Kenya's government doctors sign agreement to end national strike after nearly 2 months
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Why have Kenyan authorities ordered the cull of over a million crows?
Kenyan wildlife authorities begin process of culling a million Indian house crows.
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Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?
Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military
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Why has Togo changed its constitution?
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition
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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
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Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?
The US ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the government in Niamey
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Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?
The UN Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo. Why now?
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Why has Mali replaced its Prime Minister?
Mali's junta sacks the country's Prime Minister and replaces him with a new leader
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Why has Mali cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine?
Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over claim they were countering Wagner in Africa
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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
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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.
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Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks
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Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?
A court in the Central African Republic issues an arrest warrant for the ex-president
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Why Eritrea hosted leaders from Egypt and Somalia
Leaders from Egypt and Somalia have met in Eritrea over tensions in the Horn of Africa
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Why does Nigeria鈥檚 electricity supply keep collapsing?
Nigeria鈥檚 inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts
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Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?
Egypt鈥檚 President Sisi seeks a third consecutive term despite a crumbling economy
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Why does a Chinese company want to seize Nigeria's assets?
A Chinese company has initiated plans to seize Nigerian assets in eight countries
