BBC Africa
From self-published author to Netflix sensation - BBC Africa
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- From self-published author to Netflix sensation - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- After every publisher she wrote rejected her book, Sue Nyathi spent $3,000 to publish 500 copies herself.
The Zimbabwean single mother had dreamed of becoming a novelist - but she has gone on to have almost unimaginable success.
The Polygamist series - based on her book - has become a global Netflix hit.
She spoke to Megha Mohan about her achievements.
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- Has Russia agreed to stop recruiting Ghanaians? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 62 Ghanaians have been killed and 15 remain missing after being recruited to fight for Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine 🇬🇭🇷🇺
While Ghana announced it has secured promises from Moscow to halt the illegal recruitment of its citizens, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov maintains that all foreign fighters joined voluntarily "in full compliance with Russian law."
Ukrainian officials report that over 272 citizens from Ghana have been drawn into the conflict since 2022.
How should African nations protect their citizens abroad?
👇🏾 Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Edited by Brian Khisa & Jenna Abakouk
Filmed by Brian Khisa
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- DRC Ebola outbreak: How dit it get so bad? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- More than 2,000 people have died in DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak. Health workers face violence, mistrust and difficult conditions as they try to stop the virus spreading. BBC’s Emery Makumeno looks at why the outbreak has been so difficult to bring under control.
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- 'My dog saved me from ending it all' - Oga Duke - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Is it everyday you come across a story of how a dog saved a man’s life?
Nigerian content creator Oreoluwa Osoba, popularly known as 'Oga Duke', has opened up about how adopting a dog from South Africa saved his life.
Following the painful loss of a close uncle, Osoba slipped into a deep depression and was on the verge of ending his life when his dog intervened.
In this BBC interview, Oreoluwa Osoba narrated his experience and talks about the role his dog played in saving him.
Producer: Jelilat Olawale
Reporter: Marvelous Obomanu
Filmed by: Emmanuel James
Edited by : Marvelous Obomanu
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- Did this village strike gold? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A reported gold discovery in a remote village in western Kenya has sparked a rush of fortune seekers hoping to strike it rich.
Hundreds of people from across the region and neighbouring Uganda have descended on Cheporor village in West Pokot County.
But the sudden influx is putting pressure on the community’s limited infrastructure and raising concerns about safety and security.
The BBC’s Akisa Wandera reports.
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Filmed and edited by Briank Whitney
Reporter Akira Wandera
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- The moment of a deadly mine collapse - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- More than 100 people have been killed in a landslide at a mining site in Zamboï, a locality on the border between Cameroon and the Central African Republic. It is not immediately clear what triggered the landslide. Videos circulating online appear to show the soil collapsing on several artisanal gold miners present at the site. Rescue efforts are reportedly underway amid fears the figures are expected to rise.
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- Gen Z Goliath: Being one of Africa's tallest men comes with its challenges - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- From bus conductor to viral sensation.
Bradley Marongo, known as Gen Z Goliath, says being one of Africa's tallest men comes with its challenges, from finding shoes to fitting into airplane toilets.
But now, his height is his career. And he's loving it.
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Produced by: Priyanka Sippy
Filmed and edited by: Basma El Atti
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- Did Special Forces kill this detective because of an ISIS suspect? - BBC Africa Eye
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A detective is killed. The trail leads to South Africa's elite soldiers.
With exclusive access to police evidence, #BBCAfricaEye uncovers a disturbing story of power, secrecy and murder at the heart of South Africa's security establishment.
🎥 Click through to watch Episode 1 of ‘South Africa: Anatomy of a Cover-Up’: https://youtu.be/AN0ogq0K-y0
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- Are placenta traditions changing? | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
- Runtime
- 19:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- To eat or not to eat?
A small but growing number of women around the world are choosing to consume their own placenta after childbirth, often turning it into pills or smoothies to boost post-pregnancy health.
But across Africa, deep-rooted cultural traditions mean the organ is usually buried, not consumed. So, why are some modern African mothers breaking with tradition?
Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna spoke to maternal health advocate Ruth Sally Kodam and a placenta encapsulation specialist, Mary-Nissi Lemon.
00:00-00:30 Coming up
00:30-02:00 Meeting MaryNissi and Ruth Sally
02:00-03:45 What is placenta encapsulation and the benefits
03:45-05:20 What is the science behind placenta encapsulation?
05:20-08:20 Placenta traditions in Africa
08:20-10:00 Hearing from different mothers
10:00-11:30 What midwives recommend women do with their placentas
11:30-13:00 How to do placenta encapsulat...
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- Hippo chases ‘terrified’ tourists on boat - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A tour boat narrowly escaped a hippopotamus chase. Even though the tour guide slowed the boat to avoid disturbing the animal, after a while they had to speed up to escape it. Tourist Oznur Bell, who filmed the footage, says, “It was one of the most terrifying moments I’ve ever experienced. I was in the boat with my three children and my closest friend, and they were absolutely terrified.” Everyone on board managed to get away safely from the animal.
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- King of vultures: The man racing to save Nigeria’s disappearing birds - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Across West Africa, vultures are vanishing at an alarming rate. Seen as nature’s clean-up crew, these vital birds are being pushed towards extinction by poisoning, hunting, habitat loss and harmful beliefs. By feeding on dead animals, vultures help prevent the spread of disease and keep ecosystems healthy.
But across parts of West and Southern Africa, their numbers have significantly decreased, with Nigeria emerging as a major hub in the illegal trade linked to belief-based use. Now, in a community in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria, one man known as the “King of Vultures” is fighting to change their fate. Working alongside conservationists, he is challenging long-held perceptions and showing why protecting these misunderstood birds is essential for people and the planet.
Reporter: Makuochi Okafor
Producer: Abayomi Adisa
Filmed and edited by: Ifiokabasi Ettang & Gift Ufuoma
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- Nigeria’s champion shows how to freestyle - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Now, it’s difficult to miss the on-pitch action of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) – but let’s meet the Nigerian woman who’s inspiring girls around the world to think differently about what can be done with a foot and a ball. Evelyn Okafor is the first African woman to qualify for the World Finals in the history of Freestyle Football. That’s after winning nearly all the awards on the continent for her dazzling footie skills. Inspired by Nigeria’s captain Rasheedat Ajibade - who had won freestyle competitions before making her name in professional football - Evelyn believed she could follow a similar path. BBC Sport Africa’s Isaiah Akinremi went to learn some tricks and flicks with the African champion.
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- 'I chose modelling to escape marriage' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What do you think of when you hear South Sudan? Well, these days you might be thinking of the catwalk. From Anok Yai and Adut Akech to Alek Wek, South Sudan has produced some of the world’s biggest models.
In fact, 9 of the world’s top 50 models on Models.com are originally from South Sudan. But visa hurdles and access to international runways remain a challenge. Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 19-year-old Khloe Nyanda, an up-and-coming model from Juba, about her career so far.
Watch full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJFnEZ33tSE
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- 'Tyla boycott doesn't do anything for us' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nigerians on social media successfully pressured South African Afropop singer Tyla into removing Lagos from her upcoming tour following calls of boycott but these Nigerian journalists think that the boycott might impact the future of African music.
Produced by Jelilat Olawale
Reporter - Makuochi Okafor
Edited by Emmanuel James
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- "What do I have? I have my platform." Davido - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nigerian artist Davido explains why he believes success also comes with responsibility as he addresses the illegal immigration crisis in South Africa. Do you think artists have a responsibility to use their platform for social issues?
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- Can communities and wildlife coexists? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Recently, 15 elephants died in southern Kenya, with government officials stating that preliminary reports suggest the deaths may have been caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato farms surrounding Amboseli National Park.
Conservationists have questioned the claim, and local farmers have also expressed scepticism. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of wildlife coexisting with surrounding communities.
As the world celebrates World Elephant Day, BBC reporter Kaleb Moges looks at some of the conservation efforts helping farmers, pastoralists, and wildlife peacefully share the Amboseli landscape despite these ongoing challenges.
Video journalist - Brian Whitney Khisa
Reporter - Kaleb Moges
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- Meet the model using Lagos as her catwalk - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What if the streets of Lagos became your runway?
That is exactly what Rachel Ojuromi has done.
From hawking and running errands to serving high-fashion looks, she's turning everyday moments into striking modelling videos that have caught people's attention.
In this BBC interview, the 22-year-old talks about where her creativity comes from, her love for fashion and why she chose the streets of Lagos over a traditional runway.
Producer: Bruno Garcez
Reporter: Chiamaka Enendu
Filmed & Edited by: Emmanuel James
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- Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A major oil refinery in Libya has been engulfed in flames after a drone strike targeted the facility, in the latest attack to hit the country. The Zawiya refinery, west of Tripoli, was struck on Monday, with a tank containing about 4.5 million litres of fuel hit directly and collapsing in the resulting fire. No 'serious injuries' were reported, but the Libyan National Oil Corporation says it could suspend operations if the attacks continue.
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- Why Is Netanyahu’s brother getting a statue in Uganda? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Why is Uganda unveiling a statue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brother?
Yonatan Netanyahu led the Israeli military operation at Entebbe in 1976 and was killed during the raid. Fifty years later, Uganda is honouring him with a statue. Focus on Africa’s Chiamaka Dike tells us what the decision says about the country’s relationship with Israel today.
🎤 Reporter: Chiamaka Dike
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- South Africa: Anatomy of a Cover-Up - BBC Africa #FransMathipa #AbdallaAbadigga #BBCAfricaEye
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BBC Africa Eye has obtained previously unseen police documents and exclusive testimony that shed new light on the murder of one of South Africa's top detectives.
Frans Mathipa was killed while investigating the disappearance of Abdalla Abadigga, an alleged Islamic State militant and intelligence asset.
Seven members of the special forces and one other are due to stand trial in connection with Mathipa’s murder. Of those, seven are accused, alongside four others, of abducting and murdering Abadigga. They deny the allegations.
🎥 Watch #BBCAfricaEye's investigation, ‘South Africa: Anatomy of a Cover-Up’ on BBC News Africa YouTube - link in bio.
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- South Africa: Anatomy of a Cover-Up | Ep. 1 — BBC Africa Eye Documentary
- Runtime
- 27:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A detective is murdered. The trail leads to South Africa's elite soldiers. #BBCAfricaEye investigates.
Episode 1 of a two-part investigation. 📽️ Watch Episode 2 here: https://youtu.be/Gb2BOxYV3WM
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When police investigator Frans Mathipa began investigating the abduction of a suspected Islamic State operative by South Africa's Special Forces, the case led him deep into the shadowy world of covert operations - a journey from which he would never return.
Months later, he was fatally shot on a highway outside Pretoria.
Now, with exclusive access to police evidence documents and interviews with high-ranking insiders, Africa Eye investigates the extraordinary events surrounding his death. It is a tale of secrecy, subterfuge and an alleged cover-up that reaches the darkest corners of South Africa's security establishment.
At the ...
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- Dentist by day, gamer by night - BBC Africa #esports #Gaming
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nourhan Shaker was recently part of the first all-female African team to feature at the eSports World Cup, playing Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
The Egyptian, who also works as a dentist, says it took time for her family to support her decision to become a gamer.
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- From South Sudan to the international runway | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
- Runtime
- 20:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What do you think of when you hear South Sudan?
Well, these days you might be thinking of the catwalk. The country is producing some of the world’s top international models like Anok Yai, Adut Akech and Alek Wek.
Currently nine of the world’s top 50 models ranked by models.com are originally from South Sudan.
Despite this, there are still challenges around visas and access to the international stages. Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, spoke to two rising stars in the industry, 19-year-old, Khloe Nyanda and 21-year-old Abraham Ajoung, about their careers so far.
00:00-00:30 Coming up
00:30-01:40 Meeting Abraham and Khloe
01:40-04:00 Their careers so far
04:00-07:00 Modelling inspirations and family expectations
07:00-09.00 Growing up in Juba and modelling as a way out
09:00-12:30 Why are so many models coming from South Sudan?
12:30-15:00 Objectification of South Sudanese models
15:0...
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- Can you make a living from gaming in Africa? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Africa's video gaming industry is booming. The sector generated more than $1 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming making up around 90% of the market, according to KPMG.
Focus on Africa's Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 30-year-old Tecna from South Africa, and 25-year-old Saphra from Kenya about the opportunities, challenges and future of gaming on the continent. And when she learns how much gamers are making, she even questions if she’s in the right job…☹️
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- Davido on family, Africa, fame & why Afrobeats doesn't need validation | Full Interview - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 27:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- #davido #africamusic #afrobeats #bbcthisisafrica
In a candid conversation with DJ Edu, Davido opens up about family, touring across Africa and why he believes African music should continue to grow on its own terms.
From life on the road to life at home, the global superstar reflects on the experiences that have shaped him beyond the stage.
🎧 Watch this episode of the This Is Africa podcast, where we explore the stories behind the music and the voices shaping global culture.
01:05 Intro
02:01:12 Why African music doesn’t need overseas validation
06:21:07 The reality of touring across Africa
10:07:17 “On the road” – Life after 53 Shows
13:31:18 Taking a break from tour for his wedding
15:12:18 Collaborations and using his platform for good
18:09:00 Oriade and returning to his Yoruba roots
19:11:15 Recording music from his ...
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- The role of music in Zambian elections - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Zambia’s elections are unfolding against the backdrop of major concerns, including the cost of living, unemployment and healthcare. But there is another feature of Zambian politics that always draws attention: campaign songs.
Focus on Africa’s Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya reports on how local artists take centre stage, producing catchy political tracks paid for by political parties. While opinions on the practice are mixed, the songs are widely embraced, with people dancing to them and weaving them into everyday life on the campaign trail.
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- Sudan's invisible children, born in war with no legal identity - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In Sudan, sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war. It has become “a defining feature of the conflict'' says Medecins sans Frontieres.
But for survivors, the nightmare does not end after the trauma. If they give birth to babies, not only do they face social stigma but also new obstacles.
When the father is unknown or cannot be identified, it makes it more difficult to obtain a birth certificate and to register the child. And no official documents means no legal identity. This is ‘Amira’s’ story.
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- Ceuta, Spain: How can a city in Africa be part of Europe? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- How can a city in Africa be part of Europe? It sounds impossible, but this is Ceuta.
In the past few days, more than 60,000 people have tried to enter the enclave, crossing from Morocco.
Focus on Africa's Basma El Atti explains how Ceuta has become a flashpoint for immigration and diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco.
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- What is solutions journalism? BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 5:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- From the BBC Future of Journalism Festival at the University of Nairobi.
Many people are switching off the news because they find it too depressing.
But some think there is a way to win them back and provide hope: a different type of journalism that champions solutions.
Presented by Caroline Karobia, Africa Initiative Manager at the Solutions Journalism Network.
#solutions #journalism #news
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- Vusi Thembekwayo responds to criticism over a video he posted about migrant communities - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- “Could I have handled it better? Probably.”
South African entrepreneur Vusi Thembekwayo responds to criticism over a video he posted about migrant communities, which some accused of fuelling anti-migrant sentiment.
He tells BBC Focus on Africa’s Waihiga Mwaura that violence is never justified but argues that the deeper responsibility lies with authorities failing to provide and manage basic services in townships.
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Presenter: Waihiga Mwaura
Edit: Chiamaka Dike
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- Are pesticides killing elephants in Kenya - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- News that the recent deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park may have been caused by pesticides has raised concerns and questions in Kenya.
Last week, the Kenya Wildlife Service said that some of the elephants that had died between 24 June and 24 July had shown signs of "partial paralysis" that pointed to poisoning from cyanide used in pesticides.
But conservationists have told the BBC that this, perhaps, is not the full story - and farmers in the area were sceptical too.
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- Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema on why cost of living hasn't fallen - BBC Africa #Zambia
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Zambia heads to the polls on 13 August 2026 for general elections that will decide the next president, parliament, and local government leaders. Once widely expected to be a straightforward re-election for the incumbent, the race has tightened between the current President and opposition politician, Brian Mundubile.
Key voter concerns include the cost of living, unemployment, and the extent to which economic improvements have translated into better daily lives for ordinary citizens.
President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) is seeking a second term after defeating the Patriotic Front, which had governed for ten years, in 2021.
The BBC’s Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya sat down with President Hichilema and asked him why he is seeking re-election.
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- Grieving mother dolphin carries dead calf for days - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A grieving dolphin mother carried her dead calf for several days during a period of mourning. Fraggle the dolphin has lost her last four calves.
Australian not-for-profit charity Geographe Marine Research, which captured the footage, explained that a high respiratory rate in the calf was a sign that it was unlikely to survive.
Having a calf in winter can be challenging for survival. Drone footage shows that her pod came together to support her during this time. Dolphins may carry their deceased calves during a period of mourning, which can last for many days. Eventually, they must let go and feed to survive.
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- Title
- How to get a job in journalism - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 6:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- From the BBC Future of Journalism Festival at the University of Nairobi.
Myra Anubi and guests discuss the what’s needed to be a successful journalist and how to get a job in the industry. Featuring the BBC's Africa Regional Director Juliet Njeri and former BBC journalist and founder of the Sauti Session podcast, Ian Wafula.
#jobs #journalism
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- Title
- 'Ghana must go:' The bag telling bitter stories about migration in Africa - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Did you know that long before the internet, Ghana and Nigeria both expelled undocumented migrants during periods of economic hardship?
The key difference between those mass expulsions in West Africa and what is happening in South Africa today is that the actions in Ghana and Nigeria were driven by government policy, while the current campaign in South Africa has largely been driven by citizens.
So, how did we get here ? BBC’s Marvelous Obomanu explains
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- Title
- 'They are calling it a second independence' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- On the 13 Aug Zambia goes to the polls in what has now become a closely watched election. President Hakainde Hichilema faces a serious challenge from a unified opposition. Leading that charge is Brian Mundubile, a lawyer, MP, and presidential candidate for an opposition alliance.
A relatively low-profile figure until recently, Mundubile was selected to unify a fragmented opposition that includes remnants of the former ruling Patriotic Front and several smaller parties, positioning him as the main challenger to incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema.
The BBC’s Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya sat down with Mundubile and asked him about his rise in popularity.
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- Title
- The bag telling bitter stories about migration in Africa - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Did you know that long before the internet, Ghana and Nigeria both expelled undocumented migrants during periods of economic hardship? 🇬🇭🇳🇬
The key difference between those mass expulsions in West Africa and what is happening in South Africa today is that the actions in Ghana and Nigeria were driven by government policy, while the current campaign in South Africa has largely been driven by citizens.
So, how did we get here?
BBC’s Marvelous Obomanu explains.
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Produced and edited by Marvelous Obomanu
Filmed by Emmanuel James
- Title
- Waihiga Mwaura: what does the future of journalism look like? BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 6:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- From the BBC Future of Journalism Festival at the University of Nairobi.
Waihiga Mwaura, the presenter of BBC Focus on Africa gives a keynote address.
He talks about the threat of fake news and disinformation and what journalists can do to gain the trust of the audience.
Host: Myra Anubi, presenter BBC People Fixing the World.
#disinformation #fakenews #journalism
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- Title
- Idi Amin’s grandson Aziz Abdul fights at Commonwealth Games - BBC Africa #CommonWealthgames
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Commonwealth Games organisers have pushed back on claims made by Idi Amin's boxer grandson that he was disqualified for being "a black African" and because his opponent was English.
Aziz Abdul, known as Ringo, was sanctioned for headbutting Damar Thomas.
Before it all got out of hand, the Ugandan fighter had spoken to the BBC about his infamous grandfather.
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- Title
- What’s holding Ghanaian artists back?
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Stonebwoy shares his perspective on what he believes is holding Ghana's music industryback, why local artists should focus less on competition and more on championing their owntalent, and what it will take to put Ghanaian music firmly on the world stage.
The full conversation with DJ Edu, available now on the BBC Africa YouTube channel #stonebwoy #ghanamusic #thisisafrica
- Title
- Could Nile crocodiles become Israel’s newest prison guards? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Israel is planning a crocodile-filled moat around a maximum-security prison holding suspected members of Hamas. The plan has sparked criticism from human rights groups, while raising questions about whether one of Africa’s most feared predators can really be used as a security measure.
So, why crocodiles? And what could possibly go wrong? Focus on Africa's Basma El Atti explains.
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Presenter: Basma El atti
Producers: Basma El atti Shiro Carolyne Jotham
- Title
- The Gen Z women making a living from gaming | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
- Runtime
- 20:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Africa's video gaming industry is booming. The sector generated more than $1 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming making up around 90% of the market, according to KPMG.
Although the industry has long been dominated by men, more women are entering the space, building careers as content creators, professional gamers and esports competitors. However many female gamers continue to face abuse and harassment online.
Focus on Africa's Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 30-year-old Tecna from South Africa, who left her job to become a full-time gamer, and 25-year-old Saphra from Kenya about the opportunities, challenges and future of gaming on the continent.
00:00-00:35 Coming up
00:45-02:10 Meeting Saphra and Tecna
02:10-05:25 What games are they playing?
05:25-06:35 Why Tecna quit her job to become a pro-gamer
06:35-11.40 How do they make money?
11:40-12:20 Why are more young Africans turning to gaming
12:20-14:45 ...
- Title
- Migrants swim between border of Morocco and Spain - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Spain is sending troops to bolster security in its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the territory on Thursday.
At least 15 people drowned while trying to reach Ceuta. Local officials had appealed to Madrid for help after a recent rise in attempted crossings, but there were chaotic scenes on Thursday as border controls apparently broke down.
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- Title
- Does radio have a place in the digital future? BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 6:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- From the BBC Future of Journalism Festival at the University of Nairobi.
Does radio have a place in the digital future? In this session the guests discuss how radio is still one of the most powerful mediums in Africa.
Featuring Nick Lenyakopiro, station manager and presenter at Serian FM in northern Kenya and Caroline Mwende, BBC Media Action Research Manager.
Host: David Njuguna, BBC Media Action.
#radio #journalism
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- Title
- Moment Uganda opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye collapses in court - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Watch the moment Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapses in court during his treason trial.
The 70-year-old, who has been detained since November 2024, collapsed while objecting to state-appointed lawyers representing him. Prison guards rushed him to hospital, where he was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU).
His lead lawyer was arrested last month and charged with allegedly failing to report acts of treason.
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- Title
- 'The world should be watching Wafcon' - Barbra Banda - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Zambia captain Barbra Banda wants the world watching Wafcon.
Speaking to BBC Focus on Africa’s Waihiga Mwaura, she says African women's football has the talent. What it needs is an audience.
Wafcon is under way in Morocco with 16 nations for the first time, after a postponement that drew criticism from across the women's game. Its global broadcast deals were confirmed two days before kick-off.
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- Title
- The women reviving Kenya’s vanishing coastal ecosystems - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 7:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What happens when the women who were once left out of decisions about the ocean become its biggest champions? In Kenya’s Lamu archipelago, a group of women known locally as the eco-mamas are stepping up to protect the environment their communities depend on.
Mama Mangrove (Zulfa Hassan) is helping restore mangrove forests that shelter marine life and protect the coastline while Mama Coral (Mwanasha Mbwana) is working to revive coral reefs and safeguard breeding grounds that keep local fisheries alive and Mama Plastic (Jamila Hassan) is leading beach clean-ups and plastic collection efforts that support sea turtle conservation. She also turns discarded plastic into beads, keyrings, and other handicrafts, creating income opportunities for local women while keeping waste out of the ocean.
As climate change, overfishing, and habitat loss put increasing pressure on coastal communities, these women are proving that protecting nature and supporting livelihoods ca...
- Title
- ‘Others clear immigration. Then my green passport appears’ - BBC Africa #YemiAlade #passportindex
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Grammy-nominated Yemi Alade has spent more than a decade shaping Afrobeats and taking African music to the world. From collaborating with Beyoncé to breaking records, she's become one of the continent's biggest stars.
Now back on tour with her latest album, she sat down with Focus on Africa's Nkechi Ogbonna to talk about breaking barriers for women in music, and why African governments need to do more to support artists.
Find the full interview here https://youtu.be/xpCE1K--foQ?si=6QOu4uLFxzTwrI0C
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- Title
- Life After Fleeing South Africa: 'I'm Back to Ground Zero' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As African migrants return home from South Africa following a wave of anti-migrant protests and growing fears for their safety, the BBC meets some of those who have been forced to start over in Ghana and Nigeria. Diplomatic tensions between South Africa and some countries have risen in recent weeks, as returnees describe leaving behind their homes, jobs and livelihoods. Now back home, they face the difficult reality of rebuilding their lives - searching for work, supporting their families and trying to find hope again. They tell the BBC about the aspirations that took them to South Africa, the experiences that made them leave, and the challenges of starting again.
Reporter: Makuochi Okafor (@ticktacfoe)
Producer: Abayomi Adisa (@abayomiadisa)
Filmed and edited by: Gift Ufuoma (@daddygift) and Ernest Ansah (@ern_1_papa)
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- Title
- Wafcon 2026: What's at stake? - BBC Africa #Wafcon #football #africanfootball
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- New to #Wafcon? We've got you. The stars ⭐, the stakes 🏆, the excitement 🔥Here's your ultimate quick guide to Africa's biggest women's football showdown! Everything you need to know about #Wafcon2026 in 90 seconds! 🌍🏆
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