Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Why land routes through Africa are more dangerous for migrants than Mediterranean crossings
More people trying to enter Europe die in the Sahara desert than in the Mediterranean: UN
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Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?
Over 30 people聽 killed in Nigeria, in attacks by suspected female suicide bombers
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Why Italy is interested in Africa
Italy is seeking a closer partnership with Africa to boost economic ties
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Why is Zimbabwe's opposition in disarray?
Is the Zimbabwean main opposition too fragmented to be effective?
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Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?
Violent crime is soaring in South Africa with the murder rate at a 20-year high.
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Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?
There are International concerns about a crisis brewing in Al-Fashir in Darfur
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Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?
Why is Africa, the youngest continent in the world, governed by older leaders?
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Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?
Congestion at South Africa's Durban port causing costly delays for shipping companies
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Why is Spain's PM in West Africa?
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is on a second visit this year to West Africa
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Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
What are the reasons behind South Africa鈥檚 genocide case against Israel at the ICJ ?
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Why is rapper Mohbad鈥檚 death controversial?
Controversy surrounds the death of Nigerian Afrobeats star MohBad
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Why is President Biden visiting Angola?
US President Biden makes his long-promised visit to Africa
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Why is piracy on Somalia waters increasing?
What鈥檚 behind the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia?
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Why is Johannesburg facing a water crisis?
Residents of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg have been facing water shortages.
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Why is it difficult to kick racism out of football?
After monkey chants at a Real Madrid match, what needs to be done to tackle racism?
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Why is Ghana's opposition demanding a voters roll audit ?
Members of Ghana鈥檚 main opposition party protest nationwide for voter register audit
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Why is gender violence "widespread" in Namibia?
Why are cases of gender-based violence spiking in Namibia and what can be done?
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Why is galamsey such a big deal in Ghana?
At least 44 people were injured during a protest against illegal mining, in Ghana
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Why is far-right French leader Marine Le Pen in Chad?
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is on a visit to Chad
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Why is far-right French leader Marine Le Pen in Chad?
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is on a visit to Chad
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Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans?
Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription
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Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?
Thousands in the Horn of Africa and neighbouring countries have been uprooted by floods
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Why is Coronavirus affecting so many of South Sudan's top politicians?
Ten ministers in South Sudan reported to have contracted coronavirus
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Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?
Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution
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Why is Cape Town evicting homeless people from the city centre?
Cape Town relocates dozens of homeless people from the streets to transitional shelters
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Why is Cameroon's president thinking of postponing the elections slated for October?
Gambia on course to host the next big gathering of Islamic Cooperation countries
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Why is Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traor茅 'popular'
Why has Burkina Faso's junta leader captured hearts and minds around the world?
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Why is Algeria's Imane Khelif at the centre of controversy at the Paris Olympics?
Why is the Algerian Olympic boxer, Imane Khelif's gender being questioned?
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Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei?
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Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?
Ministers of Ecowas countries meet to discuss the formation of a new regional force
