Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Kenya Sets Date For Election Re-run
Kenya's new presidential election will be held on 17 October
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UN Finds Evidence Of Crimes Against Humanity In Burundi
Burundi's government is accused of committing crimes against humanity
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South African Deputy President Admits Affair
Cyril Ramaphosa admits he had an affair but denies he had multiple relationships
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Freed Activists In Cameroon Re-join Their Families
Dozens of freed English-speaking activists re-join their families after months in jail
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Kenyatta: "I disagree with ruling but respect it"
President Uhuru Kenyatta said Kenyan court ruling goes "against the will of the people".
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Kenya Election Result Overturned
Kenya's Supreme Court has declared last month's election null and void.
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Kenya court annuls election result
Kenya’s Supreme Court has overturned the results of last month’s presidential election.
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Britain to halve humanitarian aid budget to Nigeria from next year
"Nigeria must do more to defeat Boko Haram" - UK Int'l Development Sec. Priti Patel
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Britain has halved the humanitarian aid money it gives to Nigeria
The UK says Nigeria must do more to stop Boko Haram militants
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President Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane, denies that he is corrupt
His business links with the Gupta family have led to allegations of corruption
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Cameroon: President Orders Release Of Protest Leaders
President of Cameroon orders release of leaders of the English Speaking region protest
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Sister Saving One Of The Oldest Languages In The World
South African sisters trying to save one of the oldest languages in the world
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Police Raid Home Of Rwanda Opposition Figure
The Rwandan police raid the home of opposition figure, Diane Rwigara
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Kenya Opposition Election Petition Case Continues
Disagreements as Kenya's opposition push for access to disputed election results database
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Sierra Leone: Fire Destroys Office Of Opposition Party
A blaze destroys a vocal opposition party's office in Sierra Leone
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Floods In Niger Force Thousands From Their Homes
Floods in Niger force thousands from their homes
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Who Is The New President In Angola?
Who's João Lourenço, the man now president of Angola?
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Kenya Bans Use Of Plastic Bags
Kenya imposes Africa's toughest ban on use of plastic bags to protect its environment
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African Leaders Meet EU Counterparts To Discuss Migration
EU summit reviews plans for African countries to host centres for asylum applicants
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Akon Talks Creating The "'iTunes For Africa"
American-Senegalese singer and producer Akon opens up about his ever-expanding empire
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Life Of Refugees In DR Congo
Explosions at office of a prominent lawyer and defender of a critic of President Magufuli
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Concern grows for Cameroonian detainees
Three of the 12 detained Cameroonians, who are on hunger strike, are "very sick".
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Court finds South African farmers guilty
Two white South African farmers, charged with attempted murder, have been found guilty.
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South African farmers found guilty in 'coffin assault' case
Two white farmers found guilty of attempted murder after forcing a man into a coffin.
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New anti-mosquito drug finds sweet success in Tanzanian trial
A new insecticide has been developed that exploits mosquitoes' taste for sweet substances
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Angola's Electoral Commission releases first provisional results
Angola's Electoral Commission has announced the first batch of provisional results.
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The new drug tricking sweet-seeking mosquitoes
Scientists trial insecticide that exploits a mosquito's attraction to sweet smells.
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Survivors sought in Guinea rubbish dump mudslide
Recovery efforts are underway following yesterday's mudslide in Conakry, Guinea.
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Elections underway in Angola
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Angola goes to the polls
Voting is under way in Angola, where President José Eduardo Dos Santos is stepping down.