http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/focusonafricaAfrican news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa and Network Africa programmes; the Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from the continent - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.African news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa and Network Africa programmes; the Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from the continent - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/africa.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/focusonafrica(C) BBC 2009Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:53:58 +0000Focus, Africa, network, dumor, Mundea, nkhandu,Focus, Africa, network, dumor, Mundea, nkhandu,nononadultNigeria's parliament gives vice-president Goodluck Jonathan the mandate to rule in the absence of President Umaru Yar'Adua. Presidents Omar al-Bashir of Sudan and Idriss Deby of Chad are best of friends again following a two day state visit. And township protests in South Africa a reminder of the past on the eve of the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from jail.Nigeria's parliament gives vice-president Goodluck Jonathan the mandate to rule in the absence of President Umaru Yar'Adua. Presidents Omar al-Bashir of Sudan and Idriss Deby of Chad are best of friends again following a two day state visit. And...Nigeria's parliament gives vice-president Goodluck Jonathan the mandate to rule in the absence of President Umaru Yar'Adua. Presidents Omar al-Bashir of Sudan and Idriss Deby of Chad are best of friends again following a two day state visit. And township protests in South Africa a reminder of the past on the eve of the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from jail.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:42:00 +000014:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100209-1642.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100209-1642a.mp3BBC World ServiceAfter years of tension between Chad and Sudan Chad's President Deby makes a state visit to Khartoum. People smugglers throw Ethiopian migrants into the sea. And what led the last apartheid leader in South Africa to the realisation that Nelson Mandela would have to be released?After years of tension between Chad and Sudan Chad's President Deby makes a state visit to Khartoum. People smugglers throw Ethiopian migrants into the sea. And what led the last apartheid leader in South Africa to the realisation that Nelson Mandela...After years of tension between Chad and Sudan Chad's President Deby makes a state visit to Khartoum. People smugglers throw Ethiopian migrants into the sea. And what led the last apartheid leader in South Africa to the realisation that Nelson Mandela would have to be released?Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:12:00 +000016:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100208-1612.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100208-1612a.mp3BBC World ServiceCivil servants in Zimbabwe go on strike demanding a salary increase. Top government officials in Kenya get a strong warning from the prime minster over corruption. And 20 years on, South African musician Hugh Masekela on the song that became an international rally cry.Civil servants in Zimbabwe go on strike demanding a salary increase. Top government officials in Kenya get a strong warning from the prime minster over corruption. And 20 years on, South African musician Hugh Masekela on the song that became an...Civil servants in Zimbabwe go on strike demanding a salary increase. Top government officials in Kenya get a strong warning from the prime minster over corruption. And 20 years on, South African musician Hugh Masekela on the song that became an international rally cry.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:21:00 +000015:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100205-1621.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100205-1621a.mp3BBC World ServiceToyota South Africa to recall cars with faulty pedals Signs of division in Nigeria's government over calls for president Yar Adua to hand over power. Cancer deaths too high in Africa - but some could be prevented - says the WHO. What is life like for Africans making a living in faraway Vietnam.Toyota South Africa to recall cars with faulty pedals Signs of division in Nigeria's government over calls for president Yar Adua to hand over power. Cancer deaths too high in Africa - but some could be prevented - says the WHO. What is life like for...Toyota South Africa to recall cars with faulty pedals Signs of division in Nigeria's government over calls for president Yar Adua to hand over power. Cancer deaths too high in Africa - but some could be prevented - says the WHO. What is life like for Africans making a living in faraway Vietnam.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:27:00 +000015:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100204-1727.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100204-1727a.mp3BBC World ServiceSudan's President Omar al-Bashir could have genocide charges brought against him after a ruling by Appeal judges at the International Criminal Court. Alleged victims of state terror under former Chadian President Hissene Habre recount their ordeals. A close ally of the Zimbabwean prime minister, Roy Bennet, suffers another setback in court. And Mozambique's government becomes the latest to outlaw activities and substances that can deplete the ozone layer, but can it enforce its new laws?Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir could have genocide charges brought against him after a ruling by Appeal judges at the International Criminal Court. Alleged victims of state terror under former Chadian President Hissene Habre recount their ordeals. A...Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir could have genocide charges brought against him after a ruling by Appeal judges at the International Criminal Court. Alleged victims of state terror under former Chadian President Hissene Habre recount their ordeals. A close ally of the Zimbabwean prime minister, Roy Bennet, suffers another setback in court. And Mozambique's government becomes the latest to outlaw activities and substances that can deplete the ozone layer, but can it enforce its new laws?Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:49:00 +000015:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100203-1649.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/africa/africa_20100203-1649a.mp3BBC World Service