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Slavery reparations: Who should pay and who would benefit? BBC Africa
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- Slavery reparations: Who should pay and who would benefit? BBC Africa
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- 26:06
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Slavery reparations: who should pay, and who should benefit? Could justice for the transatlantic slave trade mean financial compensation, an apology, debt relief, climate finance or better opportunities for young Africans?
Following the United Nations vote, BBC Focus on Africa presenter Waihiga Mwaura leads a discussion in Accra, Ghana, with three former African presidents about what reparations could look like and how recognition of historical injustice might lead to meaningful action.
The discussion features:
Goodluck Jonathan — former president of Nigeria
Joyce Banda — former president of Malawi
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim — former president of Mauritius
Julius Maada Bio — president of Sierra Leone, who also contributes from the audience
On 25 March 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted Ghana-led Resolution 80/250, recognising the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
The resolution passed with...
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- More than 50,000 displaced by clashes in Kenya-Ethiopia border town - BBC Africa
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- More than 50,000 people have fled their homes after clashes erupted in Moyale, a border town between Kenya and Ethiopia amid longstanding territorial and administrative disputes.
The latest violence was reportedly triggered by the hoisting of a flag on disputed land.
BBC's Anne Okumu explains who exactly is fighting and the impact on local and affected communities around the border.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo says farewell to Portugal national squad - BBC Africa
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he is retiring from international football. The 41-year-old said that he would 'hand back the number 7 shirt' after the November international break. Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals. He holds the all-time record for international appearances and for international goals. In a video announcing his retirement, Ronaldo said: "If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it. #cristianoronaldo #CR7
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- From cancer to catwalk: Survivors celebrate life in Lagos - BBC Africa
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, but behind the statistics are human stories.
At Africa's Cancer Survivor Fashion Runway, women who beat the disease are proudly celebrating their scars, reclaiming their confidence, and proving that life after a diagnosis is filled with hope and purpose.
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- What does a Democratic Congress mean for Africa? - BBC Africa
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Donald Trump remains in the White House, but the US midterm elections have shifted the balance of power in Washington.
What could a Democrat-controlled Congress mean for Africa, particularly when it comes to trade, foreign aid, and immigration?
Presented and edited by: @chiamaka.dk
Produced by: @sir_emmalion @marvelous_obomanu, Chiagozie Nwonwu
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- 'To tackle gender-based violence, boys must learn to respect women' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- For many women in South Africa, the fear of violence shapes how they go about their everyday lives.
But what needs to change? And what role does the way boys are raised play in tackling gender-based violence?
In a conversation with Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna, gender-based violence advocate Cameron Kasambala and Zizipo Mtwesi of Father A Nation share their personal experiences and discuss what it will take to make women safer.
Watch the full podcast on BBC Africa’s YouTube channel - link in bio.
Edited by: Chiamaka Dike
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- Ebola in Nigeria: Health minister explains the country's response - BBC Africa
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The further spread of Ebola in Nigeria may be ‘inevitable’ according to Nigeria’s Health Minister. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate says that despite robust health protocols and lessons learnt from the 2014 outbreak, the disease is evolving in ways they can’t predict. Speaking exclusively to the BBC’s Madina Maishanu, he said community cohesion would be vital to stop a wider outbreak across the country.
#ebola #EbolaNigeria
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- Dakar 2026: The stories behind the athletes' outfits - BBC Africa
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- From royal jewellery to seashell necklaces, there's more to these outfits than meets the eye. At the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, athletes from around the world explain the traditions and cultural identities behind what they're wearing. We met them at the Olympic Village as Africa hosts its first Olympic sporting event.
#Dakar2026 #YOG #YouthOlympicGames
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- Inside the Binance hack that shook the crypto world - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, has been hit by a $6.3bn hack - thought to be the biggest in history. Half of the assets have been frozen but many remain in the hands of the hackers, the cryptocurrency giant said.
Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies. They don't exist physically, but instead are completely virtual. Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit, though no one has claimed responsibility.
Binance has a major footprint in Africa, with a presence in more than 30 countries across the continent.
BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about the hack and what to do if you are affected.
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- 'My dad collected 800 of my empty liquor bottles' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- At 19, Kenyan content creator Chebet Rono was already earning millions of shillings. But behind her early success was a growing struggle with alcohol.
For Caroline Kagia, alcohol addiction lasted nearly two decades, costing her jobs, relationships and possessions.
In a conversation with Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, both women open up about addiction, rehabilitation, the challenges of recovery and finding peace in sobriety.
“Once you discover the things that will push you backwards, it is easier to propel forward. You start with baby steps a day at a time,” Caroline advises.
Watch the full podcast here:
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🎞️ Edited by: Chiamaka Dike
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- Do women in South Africa feel safe? | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
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- 26:17
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The killing of at least ten women in Johannesburg since July once again put the spotlight on violence against women in South Africa. In response, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point plan to tackle gender-based violence and femicide.
This included clearing unresolved cases, reducing forensic backlogs, improving safety in high-risk communities, and addressing alcohol-related violence. But a month later, campaigners say questions remain about what progress has been made and whether the government will meet its promises.
Focus on Africa has been speaking to 25-year-old gender based violence advocate Cameron Kasambala and Zizipho Mtwesi, National Project Coordinator at Father A Nation, an organization that promotes positive masculinity and works to prevent gender-based violence.
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- Ebola's unsung heroes find a moment to sing and dance 🎶 🩺 - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- 🎶 🩺 Medical staff at an Ebola treatment centre in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrated with dance and songs after their last patients with confirmed Ebola were discharged.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which runs the facility, said it was the first time since the outbreak began in May that no confirmed Ebola cases were being treated at the centre. However, parts of the region continue to grapple with Ebola - with the number of cases in DR Congo now exceeding 10,000.
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- 'My record attempt was to celebrate African culture' - BBC Africa
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Meet Benjamin Daniel, popularly known as Bendancer, the Nigerian dancer who attempted to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest dance marathon by an individual. For seven days, he danced for more than 168 hours.
He told BBC's Marvelous Obomanu that the challenge was never just about breaking a record. His goal was to celebrate African culture, showcase Africa's dance community on the global stage, and inspire young people to dream bigger.
Behind the celebrations, however, is a story of pain, preparation and purpose.
The current record stands at 127 hours and was set by India's Srushti Sudhir Jagtap in 2023. Bendancer's marathon exceeded that mark, although official confirmation from Guinness World Records is still pending.
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- When is an Ebola outbreak declared over? WHO’s 42-day rule explained - BBC Africa
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- When a country reports no new Ebola cases, does that mean the outbreak is over? Not necessarily. Health authorities must wait 42 days before an outbreak can officially be declared over. This BBC Africa explainer looks at why the countdown matters, how contact tracing and monitoring work, and what it really means for a country to be declared Ebola-free
Produced and edited by: Chiamaka Enendu
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- What can women in Morocco expect with first female PM? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Morocco has appointed its first woman prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri. From inheritance rights and polygamy to abortion, some of Morocco’s most contentious debates over gender equality remain unresolved. So, what could her appointment really mean for Moroccan women?
🎤 Presented, 🎥 filmed and 🎞️ edited by: Basma El Atti
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- Africa is growing fast; why are millions not feeling it? - BBC Africa
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Twelve of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies this year are in Africa, including Ethiopia, Rwanda, DR Congo, Tanzania, Guinea, Uganda, Benin, Niger, Mali and Ivory Coast. Yet millions of Africans have yet to share in that progress. This animated data-driven story explores why economic growth is not reaching everyone, and what it will take to build more inclusive economies.
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- Why are Gen Z saying no to toxic work places? - BBC Africa
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A crying kitchen and a crying toilet.
For Vivian and Gigi, these were places they turned to while dealing with toxic workplaces. Both women eventually quit their jobs, but their experiences raise a bigger question: Are young workers too soft, or simply unwilling to tolerate workplace abuse?
In a conversation with Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, they share what pushed them to leave and the toll their experiences took on them.
Watch the full podcast on BBC Africa’s YouTube channel - link in bio.
🎤 Reporter: Nkechi Ogbonna
🎞️ Edited by: Chiamaka Dike
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- Pregnant at 50, I ended up with 4 babies - BBC Africa
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Society often imposes a timeline on when women should find love and become mothers. But for Olusola Olonade, life unfolded differently. She married at 48 and, two years later, welcomed quadruplets through IVF at the age of 50, defying expectations and embracing motherhood on her own terms. Her story is one of unwavering faith, resilience and the possibilities offered by modern reproductive medicine. Now celebrating her four newborns, Olusola is already looking far beyond the present. With so much optimism, she says she is confident she will live to see her children grow up and one day become a proud great-grandmother.
Filmed by Mobolaji Olatunde
Produced by Annette Arotiba and Ahmed Ambali
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- Hadzabe tribe: Meet one of the world’s last hunter-gatherer communities- BBC Africa
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- 6:00
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Imagine having to hunt for your next meal every single day.
For Tanzania’s Hadzabe people, this is everyday life. They’re believed to have lived on the same land for thousands of years, relying on the forest for food — from berries and tubers to different kinds of meat.
But things are changing. Shifts in climate and the environment are making it harder to find food, and tourism is opening up new ways for the community to adapt.
BBC’s Sammy Awami went deep into their world, immersing himself in their culture and traditions — from hunting in the forest, to chasing bees for honey and learning how they survive in the wild.
Filmed by Bosha Nyanje and Nicholaus Mtenga
Edited by Gloria Achieng
Presenter – Sammy Awami
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- Ebola: What are the symptoms and how does it spread? | BBC Africa
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Kenya has confirmed nine Ebola cases and Nigeria has reported an imported case, as of 22 October 2026.
So how does Ebola spread? What symptoms should you look out for? And when should you seek medical help?
BBC Africa's Bella Twine explains what you need to know about the virus, its symptoms, transmission, and how health authorities are responding.
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- The cost of alcohol addiction | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
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- 24:47
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- The World Health Organisation says that while most Africans do not drink alcohol, those who do can drink heavily. So are some young people turning to alcohol to cope with stress, work pressures, and mental health challenges? And are women facing a different set of pressures?
We heard from 26-year-old Kenyan content creator Chebet Ronoh, who has documented her struggles with alcohol and relapse, and addiction therapist Caroline Kagia, who achieved sobriety after struggling with alcoholism for nearly two decades.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Carolyne Jotham and Fana Negash
Senior Producer: Priya Sippy
Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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- The 'powerful' model breaking barriers in fashion - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Once held back by fear, discrimination and exclusion, model and makeup artist Oluwakemi Aladesanmi is now stepping forward.
On World Polio Day, BBC’s Anthony Okwudei meets the disability advocate living with polio who is using her work in fashion and beauty to challenge stereotypes about what people with disabilities can achieve and who belongs in the industry.
She is not asking to be treated as exceptional. She is simply claiming the same space and opportunities as everyone else and inviting others to do the same.
🎥 🎬 Filmed and produced by: Anthony Okwudei
🎞️ Edited by: Adeyemi Adegbehingbe
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- Africa’s economies are among the 🌶️ hottest — but can you feel it? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- 🌶️ Africa is home to some of the world’s hottest-growing economies right now, according to the IMF’s latest forecast. But a booming economy doesn’t necessarily mean more money in people’s pockets or more food on their tables.
Our 🎤reporter Madina Maishanu, who was at the IMF and World Bank meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, breaks down why. 🌍
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- Ebola in Nigeria: What we know - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in more than a decade, raising concerns across West Africa.
The 42-year-old Ugandan woman, who lives in Abuja, had spent two and a half weeks in Kampala before travelling to Nigeria via Ethiopia. Health officials are still investigating where she contracted the virus.
So how did Ebola reach West Africa, and what happens next? Here’s what you need to know.
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- 'My mum thought a man abroad was sending me money' - BBC Africa
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- “My mum thought a man abroad was sending me money.”
For Mary and Joy, working remotely meant more freedom and opportunities to earn. But convincing their parents that they had real jobs was another challenge.
Mary recalls how her father struggled to understand her work once she no longer had an office to go to, while Joy says her mother suspected a man abroad was sending her money.
In a conversation with Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna, the two women share how their families reacted to their unconventional careers and what eventually changed their minds.
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- Kibera's 'Paw Man' : From dog walker to animal hero - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- In Kibera, an informal settlement in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, Isaac Rabin Onyango is known as “Paw Man”.
What started as a job walking dogs in wealthier parts of the city has turned into a mission to rescue animals and change how people in his community treat them.
Now, he’s teaching children how to care for animals, hoping to raise a generation and build a community that treats animals with kindness.
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- F1 in Rwanda: A reason for pride or sportswashing? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Formula 1 is set to return to Africa for the first time in a generation, after Rwanda signed a 10-year deal to host races starting "in the early 2030s".
The African Grand Prix will be held on a new, purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of the capital Kigali, and next to the city's new international airport. It will be the first F1 race in Africa since 1993. Rwanda says the race with bring in more tourists and boost the economy, but it has been criticised by human rights groups, who accuse Rwanda of sportswashing because of what they say is the country's poor human rights record.
BBC Focus on Africa's Waihiga Mwaura spoke to Rwanda's Sports minister Nelly Mukazayire to find out more.
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- 'Mo Salah's rock' turns into tourist hotspot - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- A photo shared on social media by star footballer Mohamed Salah has transformed an ordinary rock in Turkey, into a popular tourist attraction. Located in the Gümüşhane province, in northeast Turkey, the plateau is approximately 2,200 meters above sea level. Fans travel for nearly two hours to recreate the same pose Salah struck in the photo. The BBC Turkish team also visited Kurtderesi plateau, now nicknamed after Mo Salah, and spoke with visitors and locals.
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- The cost of a toxic workplace | The Conversation | Focus on Africa - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 24:50
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Is Gen Z less willing to put up with a stressful job than older generations? A 2025 global survey by Deloitte found that 40 per cent of Gen Z respondents said they felt stressed or anxious all or most of the time, compared with 34 per cent of millennials.
And in sub-Saharan Africa, Gallup's latest workplace report found that only about one in five employees were engaged at work.
Focus on Africa's Nkechi Ogbonna has been speaking with two young women: 23-year-old Vivian Eneche from Abuja and 30-year-old GG Wambara from Nairobi. They've both had to resign from jobs due to what they claim was a toxic working environment.
00:00-00:32 Coming up
00:38-01:44 Meeting Vivian, GG and Awande
01:44-07:50 Vivian and GG’s toxic work environment experiences
07:50-09:35 Why are more young people quitting their jobs?
09:35-12:01 Is Gen Z less willing to put up with a stressful job than older generations?
12:01-15:40 What impact does...
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- How could El Nino make your next meal more expensive? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- How does a weather event brewing in the Pacific Ocean translate into higher food prices in Africa?
A potentially powerful El Nino could cost affected African economies $10 - $20 billion according to the African Development Bank.
This explainer follows the chain from the food we grow to the infrastructure that moves it to the economies already under pressure, examining how the cost could ultimately reach our plates and hit our pockets.
Reporter: Akisa Wandera
Producer: Brian Khisa
Edited by: Brian Khisa & Amensisa Negera
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- Inside the meeting where the world’s money decisions are made - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The people shaping the global economy have gathered in Bangkok for the IMF and World Bank meetings. The BBC's @madiina_maishanu looks at why these discussions matter for Africa and for your pocket.
🎤 Reporter: Madina Maishanu
🎬 Produced by: Abayomi Adisa
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- Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery "in the coming days" after a lung nodule was discovered during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said the growth was "well-contained" and detected at an early stage. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said he is expected to recover within about a week.
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- Goma residents hope for peace as mediators return - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- For decades, peace has eluded eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the legacy of the Rwandan genocide, armed groups, local disputes and competition for minerals continue to fuel conflict.
African Union mediators, among them former heads of state, are back in Goma, a key town in the region that has been under rebel control for the last two years, raising a familiar hope: but will things be different this time?
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- Title
- Asmara, a peek inside Africa's most secretive capital- BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Eritrea’s capital Asmara is considered one of the world’s most secretive destinations. In a rare visit, Reuters journalist Giulia Paravicini travelled to Eritrea, observing daily life in the capital as war brews in neighbouring Ethiopia.
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- Title
- Peter Obi defends 2023 Nigeria election claim ahead of 2027 race - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 9:48
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi says he is travelling around Nigeria to hear directly from voters before formally launching his 2027 presidential campaign, with many telling him they are struggling.
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However, the former Anambra governor also faces scrutiny over his claims about the last election, along with questions about his policies and political record.
Chapters:
00:00 Can four years really change Nigeria?
01:05 What would change for ordinary Nigerians?
02:42 What did he learn from the 2023 election?
04:33 The economy and fuel subsidy
06:00 Corruption and governing differently
07:50 What would an Obi presidency prioritise?
09:14 The final challenge
Credits:
Interviewer: Madina Maishanu
Producer: Abayomi Adisa
Camera: Ifiokabasi Ettang
Editor: Gi...
- Title
- Who shot into the crowd at Raila Odinga's national farewell? - BBC Africa Eye #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- #BBCAfricaEye has found evidence which suggests three mourners were shot and killed by an elite police unit assigned to the President at a national farewell for Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga.
🎥 Click through to watch the full investigation, Goodbye Raila: https://youtu.be/InpJ0vJ8c4I
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#Kenya #Documentary #RailaOdinga #OSINT #InvestigativeJournalism #BBCDocumentary #AfricaNews #BBCEye #BBCAfrica
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- The startup bringing sign language to the digital world - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Title
- Goodbye Raila - BBC Africa Eye Documentaries
- Runtime
- 32:46
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Thousands gathered to mourn Raila Odinga at his national farewell. It ended in bloodshed. #BBCAfricaEye investigates.
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In October 2025, thousands of Kenyans packed Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. But as tensions flared near the VIP section, gunfire erupted inside the stadium.
Three men, all fathers, never made it home.
BBC Africa Eye analysed more than 1,500 photos and videos, alongside post-mortem evidence and eyewitness testimony, to reconstruct the deadly events of that day.
Creating a 3D replica of the stadium, our investigation finds the three victims were far from the confrontation that preceded the shooting and traces the movements of a specialist VIP police protection unit whose members fired their weapons inside the stadium.
00:00 Introduction
03:15 A nati...
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- Harmonize: Why Turning 31 Changed Everything - BBC This is Africa
- Runtime
- 26:43
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Tanzanian superstar Harmonize joins DJ Edu on BBC Africa's This Is Africa podcast for a
revealing conversation about controversy, fame, relationships and the personal struggles
behind his new album, 31.
From his reaction to Tanzania's ban on the Kudos music video and the political backlash he's
faced, to opening up about alcohol, difficult relationships and finding himself again,
Harmonize reflects on some of the most challenging moments of his career.
He also shares memories of growing up with very little, his relationship with his family and
his ambitions to take Bongo Flava and East African music to the world.
Watch the full conversation with DJ Edu on This Is Africa, BBC Africa's music podcast
exploring the artists and stories shaping African music and culture.
01:05 The Story Behind His New Album 31
02:10 Fame, Relationships & Personal Growth
03:34 Harmonize Responds to the Kudos Video Ban
...
- Title
- 'Why I left Canada and moved back to Nigeria' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- 45% of young Africans say they’ve considered emigrating. But for some, leaving isn’t the end of the story.
In Nigeria, Japa-da describes those who move abroad and later return home.
Oluwaseyi Makinde tells the Focus on Africa podcast about moving to Canada as a teenager and why she eventually came back.
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- Title
- Kenyan activists oppose Dangote’s Lamu refinery plans- BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Ground has been broken on a new $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, on Kenya’s northern coast. Speaking at the launch, the Nigerian billionaire behind the project Aliko Dangote lauded it, saying “this is Africa coming together to build Africa”. But not everyone agrees. Activists in Lamu claim locals weren’t consulted on the development. They also say haven’t been given any assurances over the potential environmental and social impact of one of the county’s largest ever industrial developments.
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- Title
- The men fighting GBV in South Africa - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The recent killings of a number of women near Johannesburg has reignited anger over South Africa’s long-running crisis of gender-based violence.
The country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has promised new measures to protect women, but campaigners say government action alone will not solve the problem.
In one Johannesburg community, men are being encouraged to confront violence against women and change their own behaviour. The BBC’s Christian Parkinson went along to one of their meetings to find out more.
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- Title
- Is remote working really the dream? | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
- Runtime
- 25:32
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- For many young Africans, working remotely for an international company sounds like the dream: no daily commute, greater flexibility and, in some cases, the chance to earn in foreign currencies. But is remote working as liberating as it seems? What are the challenges of trading the traditional 9-to-5 for a job that can be done from anywhere?
Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 29-year-old Joy Aliba from Uganda and 34-year-old Mary Usaji from Kenya, who both left their traditional office jobs for remote work. They share what prompted the change, how it has transformed their working lives, and whether the reality matches their expectations.
00:00-00:50 Coming up
00:50-02:15 Meeting Mary and Joy
02:15-03:45 Why Joy quit her 9-5
03:45-04:50 Mary's experience with her 9-5
04:50-09:20 The financial stability of a 9-5 job
09:20-09:50 Working for US-based companies
09:50-13:20 The perception of remote working
13:20-17:20 The bias toward...
- Title
- ‘Lean into your cultural heritage’ - Baaba Maal - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- In the forty years of his music career, Senegalese artist Baaba Maal has taken traditional music from his country’s backwaters to the world stage. During a 3-day tour in London, he told the BBC why Africa’s youth should embrace more of their cultural heritage and how music can drive change in Africa
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- Title
- The community that lives alongside snakes - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- In the Dagbe community in Porto Novo, Benin Republic 🇧🇯, people live alongside snakes. They consider snakes as gods and they even have a festival to celebrate the snake god they call Vodu Dangbe.
Mindote Missihoun, a priest of the snake community says the “Vodu Dangbe deity does not bite, in fact it heals and protects them”.
The children wrap the snakes around their necks without fear, believing the reptiles are gods they should worship and respect as part of their tradition.
Producer: Foluke Ogunbayo
Edited by: Emmanuel James
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- South Africa retreats on asylum policy after anti-migrant protests - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- The South African government has withdrawn its directive on asylum applications following violent anti-migrant protests in Soweto, Johannesberg and Durban, where cars were torched and foreign-owned shops attacked. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling that people who entered the country illegally cannot automatically be denied access to the asylum application process.
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- Title
- Who is the mayor that went viral after shielding protesters? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- You might have seen his images using his body as a human shield during a protest in France.
Here's all you need to know about the mayor of Saint-Denis who has gone viral after the scenes were widely shared on social media.
Bally Bagayoko stepped between police and student protesters during a march where students were demonstrating over staff shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and crumbling school infrastructure.
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- Title
- What's keeping Nigerian women off the ballot? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Women make up less than 5% of Nigeria’s National Assembly, while only 54 women hold seats across the country’s 990 State Houses of Assembly.
So why are women still so underrepresented in Nigerian politics, and what makes it harder for them to get on the ballot?
Focus on Africa’s Nkechi Ogbonna spoke to Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh, Executive Director of Enough is Enough, and Abuja-based politician Zainab Buba Galadima about the social, cultural and financial barriers women face when seeking politics.
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- A 'home' for African and black films opens in London - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has opened a London cinema dedicated to African and Black films, driven in part by her experience growing up in England. She says she saw how little people knew about Africa, and heard despicable things being said about the continent as a result. Now, she wants to create a space where African and Black filmmakers can tell their own stories and take charge of the narrative.
🎬 🎞️Produced and edited by: Chiamaka Enendu
🎥 Filmed by: Emmanuel James
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- City at the centre of Ethiopia's conflict - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mekelle was at the centre of Ethiopia's last war. Now the city has changed hands again, raising fears that the conflict could be entering a dangerous new phase. 🇪🇹 #Ethiopia #Tigray #Mekelle #AfricaNews
Presenter: Hana Zeratsyon
Producers: Kaleb Moges, Dawit Hailemariam
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