Focus on Africa Folgen

Three days of national mourning in the DRC following floods in which more than 120 people died.Also, the company that owns Facebook is in court in Kenya for spreading hate and violence during Ethiopia's civil war.And how the failure of the cryptocurrency FTX is affecting African investors.Those stories and more in this podcast with Audrey Brown.

President William Ruto of Kenya has launched his Hustler Fund to alleviate poverty, which he says over a million Kenyans have signed up for. Also, Zimbabweans are trying to get to grips with the worst power shortages in years, but the Government is blaming former President Mugabe.Plus, Moroccans are still basking in the glory of making it through to the semi-finals of the World Cup. So what is the secret of their success? We hear from Casablanca.And we speak to Zambian artist Sampa the Great, whose name is a true reflection of her achievements so far. She shares her story, musical style, and love of African futurism and sci-fi.Those stories in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.

Malawi's Director of Public Prosecution is suspended after the head of the anti-corruption bureau is arrested  then released.We hear from Nigerian Presidential front runner Bola Tinubu of the ruling APC party. Why does he think now is the time for him to take the top job of president?Plus, the giant commodities conglomerate, Glencore, has agreed to pay $180million in corruption fines to the DRC.Those stories and more in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.