Focus on Africa

Up to five million people are affected by floods in Malawi.  Things are so bad that even the helpers need help.Also, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is in Ethiopia. What's on the agenda?And Professor Daniele Darlan - who risked her own safety to defend  judicial independence in the Central African Republic.Those stories and more in this podcast with Audrey Brown.

Several African nations unite in Malawi in a bid to create a taskforce to curb the spread of deadly Cholera.Also, Mozambique braces itself for a second battering by Cyclone Freddy.And our very own satirical resident presidents have their take on the recent elections in Nigeria.Those stories and more in this podcast with Paul Bakibinga.

Former Nigerian vice President, Atiku Abubakar leads a 'black uniform' march by his party, PDP, to the headquarters of the electoral commission INEC. The Presidential candidate said the February 25th poll was compromised and his party demands a re-run after saying they'll challenge it in courts.Also, a BBC investigation exposes a major trade in heroin on the Seychelles Islands, but also what could be the biggest heroin epidemic for a nation globally.Plus, FESPACO ends in Burkina Faso with Tunisia winning the grand prize and a film by a Burkinabe director on the scourge of jihadism in the country coming second.Those stories and more in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.

Nigerians wait with baited breath following Saturday's general election, but some in Rivers state protest over inability to cast their ballots. There were technical hitches during the voting, and today, some parties object to INEC, the electoral commission not uploading results online. Meanwhile, in Lagos, a major upset in the making as provisional results have Bola Ahmed Tinubu beaten in the state by outsider, Peter Obi.Those stories and others in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.

A day before Nigeria's general election, the electoral commission says 87 million people are eligible to vote, but is everything ready?Also, one year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Is it all doom and gloom for Africa?Plus our Resident Presidents.More on those stories in this podcast with Paul Bakibinga.

Cyclone Freddy has wrecked buildings and caused power cuts and flooding as it struck eastern Madagascar. The mayor of one of the worst hit cities says despite the damage, there has been a sigh of relief that the cyclone's impact has not been as severe as anticipated. And as we approach the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, four African students who fled the war, share their experiences of the trauma, uncertainty, optimism and hope, that have shaped their lives over the past year.Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editor: Uwa Nnachi

The state of the Nigerian nation ahead of elections, as tensions over the shortage of new currency continue.Also, the M23 rebel movement rejects a new report accusing it of perpetrating rape in the eastern DRC.And South Africa begins ten days of naval training exercises with Russia and China. Those stories and more in this podcast with Esau Williams

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki has said that the United States supported the Tigray People's Liberation Front or TPLF in its 2-year war with the Government in Addis. In a long interview, he claimed the US pressed the peace deal to prevent the Tigrayans being defeated.Also, Ghanaian pensioners protest outside the Ministry of Finance offices, saying the Government shouldn't make them destitute.Plus, we hear why countries on the continent are now THE destination for African tourists who prefer the attractions closer to home than elsewhere.Those stories and more in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.

The Tanzanian opposition leader, Tundu Lissu is back in the country from self-imposed exile. Tanzanians are happy he's back... but will he be allowed to operate freely?A thousand cholera deaths in Malawi makes it the worst outbreak in its history.  Three other countries are struggling to contain the illness as well. We'll hear what efforts are being made.Also: a new report on justice for Africa's children as ever more of them are forced from the playground and into a gruelling labour market.Those stories and more in this podcast with Audrey Brown.

The Somali ministry of information says Al Shabab fighters stormed a military base this morning, killing a base commander among others. Al Shabab claims it killed many more. We'll hear what happened.Also, a hearing to determine if a class action against the mining giant Anglo-American for allegedly poisoning thousands of Zambians at a lead mine can go ahead.Plus, encouraging youngsters to read in Sierra Leone.And our resident presidents on Ethiopia's peace process.Those stories in this podcast presented by Audrey Brown.