Focus on Africa Folgen

Musician turned politician Bobi Wine has received an Oscar nomination for a documentary on his political struggle in Uganda. Why does he continue despite the dangers, hardship and challenges? A surprising confession at an enquiry into a deadly fire in South Africa The latest from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as it enters the knockout stage

There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters in the central region of Mudug. Last year ,the government said it had shifted its tactics against the militant group.  Are those tactics working?Also, what is the local response after Cameroon becomes the first country in the world to start routine vaccinations against malaria.  And Zambian poet, Vanessa Chisakula, on telling stories through performance poetry.

Could Africa's leaders be too old to lead the world's youngest population? The continent's newest democratically elected president Liberia's Joseph Boakai is 79We meet Ghanaian Lesley Lokko the first African woman to win the prestigious gold medal for services to architecture.And learn about British-Nigerian rapper Skepta's directorial debut with the short film Tribal Mark.Audio for this episode was updated on 24th January 2024.