Focus on Africa

Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

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Libya floods: Impact on migrants


Thousands of migrants are among those affected by the floods in Libya. More than 11,000 people are known to have died and the death toll continues to rise. Gambian lawmakers have been calling for the repeal of the law which criminalises Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) citing religious and cultural reasons. We speak to Isatou Touray. Gambia's former Vice President. And Nigeria is the first African nation to join the Invictus Games. The event is a chance for participants suffering from physical and psychological trauma to compete in the international competition. We speak to Peacemaker Azuegbulam who won the first gold medal for his country in powerlifting.


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 September 15, 2023  25m