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Africa Today
Africa news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa. The Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from African news - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.
Episodes
Africa TodayEbola: Kenya denies hosting US aid workers
Kenyan authorities have denied reports that seven aid workers are quarantined in an Ebola facility in Central Kenya. Members of the public and civil society…
Africa TodayRemembering the Nelson Mandela legacy
Every year, July 18 is marked as the Nelson Mandela International Day. It is a moment not only to celebrate the life of South Africa's first democratically…
Africa Today'Inside our polygamous marriage'
You may have heard about South Africa’s viral Netflix show, The Polygamist. The series has been trending across the continent, sparking conversations about…
Africa TodaySierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president
Sierra Leone's government has dropped its charges, including treason, against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested in connection with an attempted…
Africa TodayNigeria abducted teachers and pupils speak
Days after the rescue of 48 school children and their teachers from kidnappers in Nigeria's Southwest Oyo State, authorities call for investigations into the…
Africa TodaySudan court sentences RSF leader Hemedti. What next?
A Sudanese court has sentenced the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo - known as Hemedti - to death for war crimes…
Africa TodayWife of Tanzania's Lissu speaks to BBC
Once the target of an assassination attempt, Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu is now behind bars awaiting trial for treason. His case has become a test…
Africa Today"I'm 23 and losing my hair"
Alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, affects an estimated 160 million people worldwide. Some forms of the condition disproportionately affect black women…
Africa TodayNigeria investigates AI and tech firms
A compliant submitted by the Nigerian Press Organisation, which represents newspaper owners, journalists’ unions, broadcasters and online publishers, has…
Africa TodayUN warns of Sudan's El-Obeid siege
The UN's humanitarian coordinator for Sudan, Denis Brown has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's besieged city of El-Obeid is worsening as fighting…
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DRC: Tshisekedi's third term bid contested
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Senate adopted a constitutional revision bill in June, which has raised fierce controversy as it would effectively…
Africa TodayAfrica's last teams standing at the World Cup
All but two African teams have been eliminated from the World Cup. Out of the 10 African teams participating when the tournament kicked off in the US, Canada…
Africa TodaySolo-maxxing: are people opting out of dating?
Have you heard of solo-maxxing, or "by yourself maxxing"? It's a social media trend in which young people are embracing single life by opting out of dating and…
Africa TodayRights group accuses RSF of crimes against humanity in Sudan
Rights group, Amnesty International, says it documented the use of ethnic slurs during attacks on non-Arab communities, which the organisation says points to…
Africa TodayWhat next after South Africa anti-migrant protests?
South Africa on June 30 saw protests across different parts of the country. The demonstrators called for undocumented migrants to return to their home…
Africa TodayTanzania strengthens border surveillance against Ebola
As neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo battle the Ebola outbreak, Tanzanian authorities say they're taking no chances. From screening…
Africa TodayInside the temporary immigrant camps in South Africa
Tuesday, June 30, is the unofficial deadline set by anti-immigrant protestors for unregistered African nationals to leave South Africa. March and March…
Africa TodayWhy are Kenyan Gen Z’s still protesting?
June 25 marks a turning point in Kenya’s history. What started in 2024 as youth-led protests against the Finance Bill grew into nationwide demonstrations. Led…
Africa TodayLenacapavir offering new hope for HIV prevention?
The United Nations has warned that nearly three million children could contract HIV by 2040, with more than half at risk of dying from AIDS-related illnesses…
Africa TodayDeadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
Police in South Africa have assured the safety of migrants and local businesses as civic organisations including the March and March anti-migrant group…
Africa TodayBenin and Niger push toward border reopening
Niger has set strict conditions for reopening its border with Benin closed since the July 2023 military takeover. Among them are a new defence agreement…
Africa TodayWhat UK PM's resignation means for Africans
The UK's Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister and Labour leader after weeks of mounting pressure over political missteps, a slowing economy and falling…
Africa TodayWhy I froze my eggs
She had set herself a deadline: if she reached 30 without finding a partner, she would freeze her eggs. Her name is Amarachi Amusi, a Nigerian influencer and…
Africa TodayDRC Ebola: stories from the frontline
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola outbreak continues to challenge communities, there is still reason for hope. Despite fear, violence…
Africa TodayRussia's security influence in the Central African Republic
Russia’s security presence in Africa may be entering a new chapter, with the Central African Republic at the heart of the story. Reports suggest Moscow is…
Africa TodayCape Verde's historic World Cup debut
Cape Verde's national football team, Blue Sharks, stunned 2010 champions Spain at their first ever World Cup match. From the stadium in Atlanta, to the streets…
Africa TodayWorld Cup: How hate-watching reflects social tensions
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across the United States, Canada and Mexico, we look at the rise of hate-watching across parts of the continent. The trend…