Devastating wildfires along Algeria's coast and in neighbouring Tunisia have destroyed homes and killed at least 34 people. We focus on the efforts to bring them under control.We look ahead to the second Russia-Africa summit starting tomorrow in St Petersburg. How much leverage do African leaders have?Plus, why polyamory is a growing lifestyle choice among some young Africans.
NachrichtenKultur & GesellschaftReisen
Focus on Africa Folgen
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna.
Folgen von Focus on Africa
1052 Folgen
-
Folge vom 26.07.2023Devastating wildfires in Algeria and Tunisia
-
Folge vom 25.07.2023Tax evasion costing African countries billionsWe look at how illicit financial flows are costing African governments billions of dollars in lost revenue and affecting spending on vital public services.Plus, as the conflict in Sudan surpasses the 100-day mark, we examine international efforts to mediate an end to the fighting.And we take you to the new International African American Museum in South Carolina in the United States.
-
Folge vom 24.07.2023Situation in Sudan 100 days since fight startedOne hundred days since the start of Sudan's new war -harrowing testimonies of Sudanese refugees in neighbouring Chad. Meanwhile protection and learning in child friendly spaces.A leaked memo showing the Lagos State government in South West Nigeria had approved $77,000 for a mass burial of 103 victims of the historic 2020 anti-police brutality EndSars protest has sparked outrage in the country.Plus the significance of the Lobito Corridor rail link offering an easier means of export for landlocked countries
-
Folge vom 21.07.2023Football: FIFA Women's World Cup underwayAll eyes on the African teams as the Women’s World Cup gets underway. After years of being in the shadows, Morocco's national team will be making history in their first appearance. We will be in the Central African Republic to find out more about the upcoming constitutional referendum.And we take a look at the hurdles faced by women with disabilities when trying to access sexual and reproductive health services in Africa.