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She had set herself a deadline: if she reached 30 without finding a partner, she would freeze her eggs. Her name is Amarachi Amusi, a Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur. She is among a growing number of women across Africa turning to the lengthy and costly procedure of egg freezing as a way of preserving their chances of motherhood while they wait to find a life partner.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Fana Negash and Carolyne Wanjiru Jotham Technical Producer: Davis MwasaruSenior Producer: Basma El AttiEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola outbreak continues to challenge communities, there is still reason for hope. Despite fear, violence and mistrust, many patients are surviving and recovering from the disease. In areas where treatment centres have been attacked and health workers threatened, every recovery offers a much-needed boost to families and communities struggling with the outbreak. We hear from the BBC’s Anne Soy who travelled to the DRC and has been following response teams in hotspots including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu.
Also, we explain how Uganda's cryptocurrency ban has created an illegal network of digital transactions.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Godwin Asediba and Bella TwineTechnical Producer: Davis MwasaruSenior Producer: Keikantse ShumbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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Russia’s security presence in Africa may be entering a new chapter, with the Central African Republic at the heart of the story. Reports suggest Moscow is looking to replace private military operatives,Wagner Group with Africa Corps, a force overseen by Russia’s Defence Ministry. But the handover appears far from straightforward, raising questions about Russia’s influence across the continent, the future of its security partnerships, and what it all means for the Central African Republic.
And in China, an online trend involving dark-skinned dolls known as Natasha Dolls, fuels discussion about racism and discrimination.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Chiamaka Dike and Ayuba IliyaTechnical Producer: Davis MwasaruSenior Producer: Keikantse ShumbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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Cape Verde's national football team, Blue Sharks, stunned 2010 champions Spain at their first ever World Cup match. From the stadium in Atlanta, to the streets of the archipelago's capital Praia, we hear what the tournament and the result means for fans.
And BBC Africa Eye hears from some of the last surviving soldiers of the Nigerian Civil War, who recall what they went through during the three-year conflict that left an estimated 500,000 to 3 million people dead.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Godwin AsedibaTechnical Producer: Davis MwasaruSenior Producers: Blessing Aderogba and Keikantse ShumbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across the United States, Canada and Mexico, we look at the rise of hate-watching across parts of the continent. The trend was especially visible when Mexico faced South Africa at the opening game last week. Some African fans, especially on social media, openly backed Mexico against Bafana Bafana citing the recent xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration sentiments in South Africa. We explain what hate-watching is and how off-pitch tensions shape fan loyalties.
And a new study is aiming to provide medical insights into treating kidney disease in West Africa.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Godwin Asediba and Ayuba IliyaTechnical Producer: Davis MwasaruSenior Producer: Blessing AderogbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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You may have heard of the manosphere - but what about the femosphere? It's a growing online community of female influencers encouraging women to give up on gender equality, approach relationships strategically and seek financial benefits from men, often in the name of empowerment. While researchers say there's no evidence it's radicalising followers like the manosphere, there are concerns about its impact on young women and modern relationships.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Basma El Atti and Fana NegashTechnical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Priya Sippy and Carolyne KiamboEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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Africa's football spirit meets the 2026 World Cup buzz, controversy, and opportunities. The tournament is a landmark moment for African football, coming four years after Morocco became the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final at the Qatar edition in 2022. But even before the games begin, the tournament has been shrouded in controversy after the US denied Somali referee Omar Artan entry into the country. Omar was one of six referees from Africa appointed by FIFA for this year's World Cup. We speak to former Ghana international player Jonathan Mensah and former Ugandan international women's footballer, Jean Manayega Sseninder to unpack the opportunity for the 10 African competitors in the tournament.
And, a remote Kenyan community embarks on a mission to empower young girls with vocational skills.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Godwin Asediba and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Keikantse ShumbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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There has been continued violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in recent months as rebel groups and armed forces wrestle for territorial control. DR Congo's North and South Kivu provinces have been the epicentre of the ongoing Ebola outbreak, along with Ituri Province where more than 560 cases of the virus have been reported. Parts of these eastern areas are under the control of rebel group M23, whose clashes with government forces have brought additional difficulties in dealing with the virus. We hear from a humanitarian worker in Goma, eastern DRC.
Also, are AI assistants increasingly leaning towards established gender stereotypes in their responses and interactions?
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Victor Chege and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Keikantse ShumbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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At least 360 abductees were rescued by the Nigerian army from an enclave linked to a terrorist group in northeastern Borno State. Most of them being women and children. While the Nigerian Army says the rescue followed weeks of planning and intelligence-led operations that achieved "complete tactical surprise," overwhelming the terrorists and forcing them to abandon their positions and flee into the surrounding mountainous terrain, a different account has emerged. A local group, the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSAYA) says that it facilitated the unconditional release of the abductees and had been in contact with the militants, while online conversations speculate negotiations and possible ransom. We hear from a security expert.
And we speak to Sabine Nkusi who lived through the Rwandan genocide on her commitment to supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Ayuba Iliya and Blessing AderogbaTechnical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Keikantse ShumbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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Over 3,000 African fighters are involved with the Russian army as claimed by Ukrainian authorities. Many of them say they have been misled or coerced into fighting by illegal recruitment agencies promising a good job and salary in Russia. We speak to the BBC's Sammy Awami who gained access to a prisoner of war facility in western Ukraine, and spoke to some of the young men trapped there.
And we hear about the frustrations of African fans hoping to travel to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Godwin Asediba, Ayuba Iliya and Blessing AderogbaTechnical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Keikantse ShumbaEditors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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PCOS affects an estimated 170 million women worldwide during their reproductive years yet as many as 70% of those affected remain undiagnosed, according the World Health Organization. Experts hope that will change following the condition’s recent renaming to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a term they say better reflects its impact on the whole body, not just the ovaries. So what is it like to live with the condition?
We spoke to 35-year-old Bianca Chenai from Zimbabwe, and 25-year-old Ghanaian, Juliana Naa Dede who have been living with PMOS from a young age.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Fana Negash and Basma El Atti Technical Producer: David NzauSenior Producer: Priya Sippy and Carolyne Kiambo Jotham Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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Foreign nationals in South Africa are facing renewed fears following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks, which have reportedly killed nine Mozambican nationals. Ghana and Mozambique have begun evacuating some of their citizens, while other countries are considering similar moves. We hear from those fleeing the tensions and how they are rebuilding life in their home countries.
Then, we head to Lagos to meet acclaimed Nigerian musician and producer Cobhams Asuquo. Born visually impaired, he taught himself to play the piano and went on to help shape the sound of modern African music. BBC Outlook's Tommy Dixon meets him to discuss his journey, his music, and navigating life without sight.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers:Godwin Asediba, Bella Twine and Blessing AderogbaTechnical Producer: David NzauSenior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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Teachers in Nigeria's Oyo, Borno and Lagos states protest kidnappings of teachers and learners. And how poor sanitation puts mothers at risk of maternal sepsis in Zambia.
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Ghana’s President John Mahama has said the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill will undergo a review by the Attorney General and legal advisers at the presidency before he decides to sign it into law. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, was approved by parliament last Friday. The legislation proposes a three-year prison sentence for same-sex relations and up to five years imprisonment for promoting LGBTQ+ activities. The law has attracted mixed reaction within the country. This is not the first time Ghana has come up with such a proposal. A previous bill approved in 2024 recommended stricter punishment but was never signed into law.
Also, we hear about a controversial multi-million dollar sports event allowing participating athletes to use performance enhancing drugs, usually banned in international competitions.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducer: Bella Twine, Priya Sippy and Ayuba lliyaTechnical producer: David NzauSenior Ppoducer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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Protests erupted on June 1 near a military airfield in Central Kenya where the US government is planning to establish an Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens. Construction on the site was paused last week by a Kenyan court pending a hearing into a lawsuit lodged by campaigners to block the move. However local media has reported that two US military aircraft have already delivered medical personnel and equipment to the base. The proposed quarantine facility has proven controversial with medics and the public in Kenya opposing it.
Also, Nigerian Singer, Tiwa Savage speaks about legacy and her role in helping women find their space in technical and executive roles in the music industry.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Bella Twine and Ayuba lliyaTechnical Producer: David NzauSenior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
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For many women, having larger breasts may be down to genetics. But for some, breast growth is extreme, painful and life-altering. The condition is called 'gigantomastia'. A condition that causes excessive breast tissue growth, leading to chronic pain, mobility challenges, and emotional distress.
Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia and her experience undergoing breast reduction surgery.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Fana Negash, Basma El AttiTechnical Producer: Jonathan MwangiSenior Producer: Carolyne Kiambo JothamEditors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
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BBC Global Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield has spent a year examining the rise of two of the most influential manosphere figures. In Kenya, she met Andrew Kibe who has millions of followers online and offline. We hear how these individuals have built massive online audiences and the lucrative business behind it all.
And a look at how the political fallout between Senegal's former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye means for the West African country.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba and Helen OyiboSenior Producer: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Jonathan MwangiEditors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
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Ethiopia is scheduled to hold its general election on June 1. Millions of voters will be electing members of the national parliament and leaders of the regional councils fronted by 23 political parties. This election happens amid political and security uncertainties in the populous regions of Oromia and Amhara, while there will be no voting in the northern Tigray region. With Ethiopia currently ranked 148th out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index, we look at what's it like for journalists covering the election.
And in Uganda, we hear how therapy dogs are helping survivors of abuse and trauma.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Keikantse Shumba, Basma El Atti, Carolyne Kiambo and Ayuba IliyaSenior Producer: Charles GitongaTechnical Producer: Jonathan MwangiEditors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
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The World Health Organisations says Ebola is spreading faster than originally thought and has declared a public health emergency of international concern. Ebola has also been reported in DR Congo's North and South Kivu provinces, as well as in neighbouring Uganda, where there have been seven confirmed cases. In the last week, there have been incidents where angry crowds attempted to reclaim bodies of loved ones from Ebola treatment centres in Mongwalu and Rwampara. We take a look at how burial traditions are being impacted by the virus and what the recommended procedures look like.
Also, Burkina Faso's livestock export ban has a direct impact on Eid celebrations in Ivory Coast. What are the alternatives?
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Bella Twine and Ayuba IliyaSenior Producer: Charles GitongaTechnical producer: Jonathan MwangiEditors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
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May 25 is Africa Day, observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity - now known as the African Union (AU). We spoke to three Africans, a generation X, a millennial and a Gen Z about the dreams and aspirations Africans today.
And South African activists on the Gaza bound Global Sumud Flotilla have returned home. The activists were on board the flotilla taking aid to Gaza before being intercepted and detailed by Israeli soldiers. We heard from some of them, who claimed that Israeli security forces subjected them to torture but Israel denies this.
Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Keikantse Shumba, Basma El Atti and Blessing AderogbaSenior Producer: Charles GitongaTechnical producer: Jonathan Mwangi Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
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