http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0107lkh/features/p0107lkhAfrica news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa. The Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from African news - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.Africa news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa. The Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from African news - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/africa.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0107lkh/features/p0107lkh(C) BBC 2013Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:05 +0100Focus, Africa, network, dumor, Mundea, nkhandu, africa news, african news, south african, south african news, african news bbc, south africa news, latest african news, east african news, newsday,Focus, Africa, network, dumor, Mundea, nkhandu, africa news, african news, south african, south african news, african news bbc, south africa news, latest african news, east african news, newsday,nononadultPresident Robert Mugabe signs a new constitution into law but will it reverse Zimbabwe's political and economic degeneration? In Kenya, the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission report makes for uncomfortable reading for some politicians, and is 50 years of the African Union a cause for celebration?President Robert Mugabe signs a new constitution into law but will it reverse Zimbabwe's political and economic degeneration? In Kenya, the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission report makes for uncomfortable reading for some politicians, and...President Robert Mugabe signs a new constitution into law but will it reverse Zimbabwe's political and economic degeneration? In Kenya, the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission report makes for uncomfortable reading for some politicians, and is 50 years of the African Union a cause for celebration?Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 +010018:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130522-1700.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130522-1700a.mp3BBC World ServiceSporadic shooting in Goma after more fighting in eastern DRC earlier today. The Congolese government says it was carefully planned. Uganda's minister of information on the letter that caused media houses to be shut down. And the impact of the Nigerian military campaign against Boko Haram on its neighbour Cameroon.Sporadic shooting in Goma after more fighting in eastern DRC earlier today. The Congolese government says it was carefully planned. Uganda's minister of information on the letter that caused media houses to be shut down. And the impact of the...Sporadic shooting in Goma after more fighting in eastern DRC earlier today. The Congolese government says it was carefully planned. Uganda's minister of information on the letter that caused media houses to be shut down. And the impact of the Nigerian military campaign against Boko Haram on its neighbour Cameroon.Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:00 +010018:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130521-1800.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130521-1800a.mp3BBC World ServicePolice surround and search a major media house in Uganda - we hear from the managing director and the police. Renewed fighting in the DRC - and the President of Rwanda hits back at those who blame his country for continued instability in the region. And in South Sudan, dozens killed over cattle raiding in the north-east of the country.Police surround and search a major media house in Uganda - we hear from the managing director and the police. Renewed fighting in the DRC - and the President of Rwanda hits back at those who blame his country for continued instability in the...Police surround and search a major media house in Uganda - we hear from the managing director and the police. Renewed fighting in the DRC - and the President of Rwanda hits back at those who blame his country for continued instability in the region. And in South Sudan, dozens killed over cattle raiding in the north-east of the country.Mon, 20 May 2013 17:48:00 +010020:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130520-1748.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130520-1748a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe Nigerian military carries out more air strikes against suspected islamist Boko Haram camps. Twenty two deaths in ten days of initiation ceremonies in South Africa-police open murder investigations The resident president's debate whether Manchester United's departing manager Alex Ferguson was the best ever .The Nigerian military carries out more air strikes against suspected islamist Boko Haram camps. Twenty two deaths in ten days of initiation ceremonies in South Africa-police open murder investigations The resident president's debate whether...The Nigerian military carries out more air strikes against suspected islamist Boko Haram camps. Twenty two deaths in ten days of initiation ceremonies in South Africa-police open murder investigations The resident president's debate whether Manchester United's departing manager Alex Ferguson was the best ever .Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:00 +010019:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130517-1815.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130517-1815a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn Nigeria authorities impose a dusk to dawn curfew in Adamawa. We'll get the thoughts of one Nigeria's leading human rights campaigners. In Lesotho, a court upholds a law that bars women from inheriting chieftainships. Plus, the musician who's been dubbed Nigeria's next big thing.In Nigeria authorities impose a dusk to dawn curfew in Adamawa. We'll get the thoughts of one Nigeria's leading human rights campaigners. In Lesotho, a court upholds a law that bars women from inheriting chieftainships. Plus, the musician who's been...In Nigeria authorities impose a dusk to dawn curfew in Adamawa. We'll get the thoughts of one Nigeria's leading human rights campaigners. In Lesotho, a court upholds a law that bars women from inheriting chieftainships. Plus, the musician who's been dubbed Nigeria's next big thing.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:40:00 +010019:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130516-1640.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130516-1640a.mp3BBC World ServiceNigeria's President says the war against insurgents will be won no matter what it takes. We hear from the Presidential spokesman. The European Union pledges more than half a billion dollars to help rebuild Mali after months of conflict. And we explore the connections between African and Brazillian culture.Nigeria's President says the war against insurgents will be won no matter what it takes. We hear from the Presidential spokesman. The European Union pledges more than half a billion dollars to help rebuild Mali after months of conflict. And we explore...Nigeria's President says the war against insurgents will be won no matter what it takes. We hear from the Presidential spokesman. The European Union pledges more than half a billion dollars to help rebuild Mali after months of conflict. And we explore the connections between African and Brazillian culture.Wed, 15 May 2013 16:40:00 +010018:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130515-1640.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130515-1640a.mp3BBC World ServiceConcerns over growing insecurity in Nigeria after dozens are killed in inter communal clashes in Benue State. Protests against Kenyan MPs who are demanding a pay rise, plus a Congolese musician who is being made an honorary member of the Royal Philharmonic Society.Concerns over growing insecurity in Nigeria after dozens are killed in inter communal clashes in Benue State. Protests against Kenyan MPs who are demanding a pay rise, plus a Congolese musician who is being made an honorary member of the Royal...Concerns over growing insecurity in Nigeria after dozens are killed in inter communal clashes in Benue State. Protests against Kenyan MPs who are demanding a pay rise, plus a Congolese musician who is being made an honorary member of the Royal Philharmonic Society.Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:00 +010032:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130514-1635.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130514-1635a.mp3BBC World ServiceNigerian militants Boko Haram release a new video saying they've taken women and children hostage. Welcoming home heroes - a public holiday is declared in Chad for troops returning from Mali. And a special report on what is behind the recent killings in Western Kenya.Nigerian militants Boko Haram release a new video saying they've taken women and children hostage. Welcoming home heroes - a public holiday is declared in Chad for troops returning from Mali. And a special report on what is behind the recent...Nigerian militants Boko Haram release a new video saying they've taken women and children hostage. Welcoming home heroes - a public holiday is declared in Chad for troops returning from Mali. And a special report on what is behind the recent killings in Western Kenya.Mon, 13 May 2013 18:03:00 +010015:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130513-1803.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130513-1803b.mp3BBC World ServiceSecret deals ‘plundering Africa’. Nigeria: Maiduguri doctors told to only offer essential services. Why a Ugandan army general could be in trouble over recent remarks. And one of our Resident Presidents endeavours to save the planet from hunger and global warming.Secret deals ‘plundering Africa’. Nigeria: Maiduguri doctors told to only offer essential services. Why a Ugandan army general could be in trouble over recent remarks. And one of our Resident Presidents endeavours to save the planet from hunger and...Secret deals ‘plundering Africa’. Nigeria: Maiduguri doctors told to only offer essential services. Why a Ugandan army general could be in trouble over recent remarks. And one of our Resident Presidents endeavours to save the planet from hunger and global warming.Fri, 10 May 2013 17:00:00 +010017:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130510-1700.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130510-1700a.mp3BBC World ServiceNigeria cult ambush 'kills at least 30 police officers'. Rwanda to tackle school sex abuse. Africa Beats: Malawi's Peter MawangaNigeria cult ambush 'kills at least 30 police officers'. Rwanda to tackle school sex abuse. Africa Beats: Malawi's Peter Mawanga...Nigeria cult ambush 'kills at least 30 police officers'. Rwanda to tackle school sex abuse. Africa Beats: Malawi's Peter MawangaThu, 09 May 2013 16:57:00 +010018:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130509-1657.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130509-1657a.mp3BBC World ServiceNigeria: 'Many dead in Boko Haram raid' in Borno state. The new UN envoy for the Great Lakes, Mary Robinson, on peace prospects in eastern DR Congo. And DJ Rita Ray with this month's selection of African music.Nigeria: 'Many dead in Boko Haram raid' in Borno state. The new UN envoy for the Great Lakes, Mary Robinson, on peace prospects in eastern DR Congo. And DJ Rita Ray with this month's selection of African music....Nigeria: 'Many dead in Boko Haram raid' in Borno state. The new UN envoy for the Great Lakes, Mary Robinson, on peace prospects in eastern DR Congo. And DJ Rita Ray with this month's selection of African music.Wed, 08 May 2013 17:08:00 +010015:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130508-1708.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130508-1708a.mp3BBC World ServiceA special edition of Focus on Africa dedicated to the second London conference on Somalia. Delegates from more than 50 countries and organisations are in the UK to map out Somalia’s future. But can Somalia cope without international help?A special edition of Focus on Africa dedicated to the second London conference on Somalia. Delegates from more than 50 countries and organisations are in the UK to map out Somalia’s future. But can Somalia cope without international help?...A special edition of Focus on Africa dedicated to the second London conference on Somalia. Delegates from more than 50 countries and organisations are in the UK to map out Somalia’s future. But can Somalia cope without international help?Tue, 07 May 2013 17:16:00 +010021:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130507-1716.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130507-1716a.mp3BBC World ServiceA court in Kenyan sentences two Iranians to life in prison for plotting to carry out bombings in the country. Ahead of a major conference on Somalia - how is the security in the country? We visit the town of Afgoye. And Nigerian musician Helen Parker-Jayne Isibor - known as The Venus Bushfires - plays the hang.A court in Kenyan sentences two Iranians to life in prison for plotting to carry out bombings in the country. Ahead of a major conference on Somalia - how is the security in the country? We visit the town of Afgoye. And Nigerian musician Helen...A court in Kenyan sentences two Iranians to life in prison for plotting to carry out bombings in the country. Ahead of a major conference on Somalia - how is the security in the country? We visit the town of Afgoye. And Nigerian musician Helen Parker-Jayne Isibor - known as The Venus Bushfires - plays the hang.Mon, 06 May 2013 16:52:00 +010018:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130506-1652.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130506-1652a.mp3BBC World ServiceDespite an earlier vow to step down, Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina will contest this year's election. The UN says the deployment of a brigade to fight armed groups in the east of the DRC is imminent. In Kenya, a commission investigating injustices since independence finalises its report. And our Resident Presidents discuss recent events in the Central African Republic.Despite an earlier vow to step down, Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina will contest this year's election. The UN says the deployment of a brigade to fight armed groups in the east of the DRC is imminent. In Kenya, a commission investigating...Despite an earlier vow to step down, Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina will contest this year's election. The UN says the deployment of a brigade to fight armed groups in the east of the DRC is imminent. In Kenya, a commission investigating injustices since independence finalises its report. And our Resident Presidents discuss recent events in the Central African Republic.Fri, 03 May 2013 17:11:00 +010016:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130503-1711.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130503-1711a.mp3BBC World ServiceArrests follow Chad 'failed coup'. Somalia famine 'killed 260,000'. Kenya: two Iranians convicted of plotting terror attacks. Africa Beats: South Africa's Zulu princess Toya Delazy.Arrests follow Chad 'failed coup'. Somalia famine 'killed 260,000'. Kenya: two Iranians convicted of plotting terror attacks. Africa Beats: South Africa's Zulu princess Toya Delazy....Arrests follow Chad 'failed coup'. Somalia famine 'killed 260,000'. Kenya: two Iranians convicted of plotting terror attacks. Africa Beats: South Africa's Zulu princess Toya Delazy.Thu, 02 May 2013 16:53:00 +010018:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130502-1653.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130502-1653a.mp3BBC World ServiceImages 'reveal Nigeria army abuse'. A Kenyan among Guantanamo hunger strikers. Harare International Festival of the Arts. Africa Global Business Forum 2013.Images 'reveal Nigeria army abuse'. A Kenyan among Guantanamo hunger strikers. Harare International Festival of the Arts. Africa Global Business Forum 2013....Images 'reveal Nigeria army abuse'. A Kenyan among Guantanamo hunger strikers. Harare International Festival of the Arts. Africa Global Business Forum 2013.Wed, 01 May 2013 16:58:00 +010018:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130501-1658.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130501-1658a.mp3BBC World ServiceGunmen surround Libyan ministries. ANC defends filmed Mandela visit. The United Kingdom to end direct aid to South Africa. And Somali Warsan Shire wins first African Poetry Prize from Brunel University in the UK.Gunmen surround Libyan ministries. ANC defends filmed Mandela visit. The United Kingdom to end direct aid to South Africa. And Somali Warsan Shire wins first African Poetry Prize from Brunel University in the UK....Gunmen surround Libyan ministries. ANC defends filmed Mandela visit. The United Kingdom to end direct aid to South Africa. And Somali Warsan Shire wins first African Poetry Prize from Brunel University in the UK.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:26:00 +010017:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130430-1726.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130430-1726a.mp3BBC World ServiceParasite 'resistant to malaria drug'. Ritual killing of disabled babies in Ghana. Rwanda's children of rape. Jazz Ouaga 2013.Parasite 'resistant to malaria drug'. Ritual killing of disabled babies in Ghana. Rwanda's children of rape. Jazz Ouaga 2013....Parasite 'resistant to malaria drug'. Ritual killing of disabled babies in Ghana. Rwanda's children of rape. Jazz Ouaga 2013.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:14:00 +010017:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130429-1714.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130429-1714a.mp3BBC World ServiceSouth Sudanese rebels 'surrender'. Nigeria is only one of three countries where polio is endemic. And why Madonna's recent visit to Africa hit the wrong note for our Resident Presidents.South Sudanese rebels 'surrender'. Nigeria is only one of three countries where polio is endemic. And why Madonna's recent visit to Africa hit the wrong note for our Resident Presidents....South Sudanese rebels 'surrender'. Nigeria is only one of three countries where polio is endemic. And why Madonna's recent visit to Africa hit the wrong note for our Resident Presidents.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:51:00 +010014:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130426-1651.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130426-1651a.mp3BBC World ServiceUN approves peace force for Mali. Humanitarian assistance finally gets to Baga, Nigeria. Africa Beats: DR Congo's musical rebel, JupiterUN approves peace force for Mali. Humanitarian assistance finally gets to Baga, Nigeria. Africa Beats: DR Congo's musical rebel, Jupiter...UN approves peace force for Mali. Humanitarian assistance finally gets to Baga, Nigeria. Africa Beats: DR Congo's musical rebel, JupiterThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:12:00 +010014:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130425-1712.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130425-1712a.mp3BBC World ServiceNigeria's president inaugurates a committee to look into Boko Haram amnesty. Darfur war crimes suspect 'killed'. The struggle to make cash from cashews in Senegal. And did Nigerians steal Ghana's Azonto moves?Nigeria's president inaugurates a committee to look into Boko Haram amnesty. Darfur war crimes suspect 'killed'. The struggle to make cash from cashews in Senegal. And did Nigerians steal Ghana's Azonto moves?...Nigeria's president inaugurates a committee to look into Boko Haram amnesty. Darfur war crimes suspect 'killed'. The struggle to make cash from cashews in Senegal. And did Nigerians steal Ghana's Azonto moves?Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:10:00 +010017:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130424-1710.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20130424-1710a.mp3BBC World Service