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Nana Akufo Addo makes his final case for votes ahead of Friday's presidential election.

Ghana holds general elections this Friday, in what's expected to be a very tight Presidential race. The Ghanaian government has rejected parts of a report by a UN panel in October, which suggested that exiles supporting Ivory Coast's former President Laurent Gbagbo have established a base in the country to destabilize the current Ivorian government. Meanwhile, West African countries are contemplating military action against the Islamic militants in Northern Mali. Ghana's former Foreign Minister Nana Akuffo-Addo is the leader of his country's main opposition New Patriotic Party. Focus on Africa's Akwesi Sarpong asked Mr Akuffo-Addo if Ghana should commit troops to fighting the militants in Mali.

Published Dec 5, 2012

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John Mahama makes his final case for votes ahead of Friday's presidential election.

President John Mahama who was sworn-in in July when the-then president John Atta Mills died suddenly. Our correspondent Akwasi Sarpong asked him what he had to offer the electorate.

Published Dec 5, 2012

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How Tanzania avoided tribalism

Many African countries experience violence and intimidation fuelled by tribalism. But Tanzania seems to be an exception. Despite having more than 100 ethnic groups and bordering eight countries, it has succeeded in overcoming tribal tensions in a region where some neighbours have failed to do so. The BBC's Tulanana Bohela reports from Dar Es Salaam.

Published Nov 29, 2012

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The challenges facing Nigerian women on their way to the top

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, and as such you'd perhaps think that the law of averages would mean that Nigerian women and girls in the country would be well represented in the fields of politics, business and education. But you'd be wrong. A recent Gender Equality Index published by the World Economic Forum showed the country lags behind other nations on the continent in this regard. Focus On Africa's Tomi Oladipo in Lagos reports

Published Nov 28, 2012

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Discover Zimbabwe's new Jazz queen

Now if you're a lover of jazz you may well have heard of this artiste : Prudence Katomeni Mbofana. The Zimbabwean singer's self titled album "Prudence"getting a lot of air play right now particularly in Southern Africa with its strong inspirational message and motivational lyrics. Well the BBC's Bola Mosuro sat down with the lady herself as she recently passed through London. They began by talking about some of the musical influences behind her brand of Jazz

Published Nov 22, 2012

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Why Africans don't need to help the freezing Norwegians

Those of you watching outside Africa may well have an image of a a continent riddled with conflict, disease, corruption, poverty, and brutal dictatorships. But that stereotypical negative picture is one that a group of South African students -- along with an aid agency in Norway -- is challenging. They've turned the tables -- by producing a fictional Christmas appeal video -- that portrays Norway as a bitterly cold country full of freezing people in need. And it's Africans rushing to their aid. Focus on Africa's Alex Jakana has more #africafornorway

Published Nov 19, 2012

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Ghana department store collapses in Accra

A multi-storey department store has collapsed in Ghana's capital, Accra, with many people believed to be trapped inside. Rescue efforts are under way, with officials confirming that two people died when the Melcom store collapsed. The BBC's Sammy Darko, who is at the scene, says five people have been pulled out of the rubble so far.

Published Nov 7, 2012

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Why immigration is proving to be a hot button issue in the upcoming US election

Well one of the hot topics in the election campaign is immigration. BBC Africa's Zuhura Yunus has been to Harlem in New York -- home to a large African-American population.

Published Nov 1, 2012

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Kenya's matatus may be the cheapest way to get around, but are they the safest?

They are known as the Kings of the Road. The Matatu or mini bus is the most common form of public transport in Kenya. They are a cheap way to get around but they also have a reputation for being dangerous to travel in, as many of the drivers have little training and often have a blatant disregard for traffic laws. But as the BBC's Laeila Adjovi reports from Nairobi, some Matatu drivers are now trying to change the perception of their profession.

Published Oct 30, 2012

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Mulele Matondo Afrika

DR Congo musician Mulele Matondo Afrika performs his song Ba Koko Nabiso Ya Yambo during an interview for the BBC World Service's Focus on Africa programme. In the interview he tells BBC Africa's presenter David Amanor about the political and social dimensions of his debut album, Prophecy.

Published Oct 16, 2012

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BBC Africa Jally Kebba Susso

Gambian griot and kora player Jally Kebba Susso performing the title song from his debut album, Malaye Warr. He was interviewed by presenter David Amanor for BBC Africa's Focus on Africa radio programme on 15 October 2012. In the album, released earlier this month, he plays with his band Manding Sabu: Jon Speedy -- lead guitar (U.K), Kyazi Lugangira -- guitar & vocal (Tanzania/U.K), Bumi Thomas -- vocal (Nigeria/U.K), Matteo Grassi -- bass (Italy) & Jules Weishaupt -- drums (France).

Published Oct 15, 2012

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BBC Africa uncovers the abuses in Ghana's mental health institutions.

Focus on Africa has uncovered a number of abuses in a mental health institution in the capital, Accra. We gained exclusive access to one of the institutions listed in a Human Rights Watch report released earlier this week, which drew attention to the horrific conditions in three care homes in Ghana. The report described patients going without food, being kept behind bars, and subjected to degrading physical treatment.

Published Oct 4, 2012

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Empowering women in Africa through entrepreneurship. A Malawian shows us how -- through farming.

Are women winning the battle for Power in Africa? That's the subject under discussion in this month's BBC Africa Debate on World Service Radio.The programme is coming from Malawi.The country is led by Joyce Banda - but will her position as President encourage other women on the continent to strive for the top? Campaigners say that getting women to come to the fore in society has to start at a grassroots level. The BBC'S Audrey Brown in Malawi is hosting the debate. She's been talking to one businesswoman who aims to do just that.

Published Sep 28, 2012

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African Women in Tech chat

Published Sep 28, 2012

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Published Sep 27, 2012

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The truth behind the Swahili coastal civilisation

A team led by a Tanzanian archaeologist has challenged long held beliefs that Swahili coast civilisation - in East Africa, was heavily influenced by outsiders who arrived to trade with the local communities. After excavating an extensive cave just outside Zanzibar, he has discovered evidence of settlements, animal domestication. Hassan Mhelela has visited the cave and sent us this report.

Published Sep 25, 2012

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa is paying for the fall of Gaddafi

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has told Focus on Africa the entire sub continent is paying the price for the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

Published Sep 13, 2012

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Coming up on BBC Focus on Africa radio at 15:00GMT

Here are some of the stories that we're going to have in our Focus on Africa radio programme on Thursday 9th August at 15:00 GMT.

Published Aug 9, 2012

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Mozambican president, Armando Guebuza calls a US report into its major ports 'fabricated

Mozambican president, Armando Guebuza calls a US report into its major ports 'fabricated'. He was speaking to BBC's Sophie Ikenye:

Published Aug 2, 2012

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Nigerian striker Kanu Nwankwo tells us why football is important to him

One man who knows what it means to win gold at this event is Nigerian striker Nwankwo Kanu. In 1996 he led his country to gold in the Olympics. This year he's also one of the more than eight thousand people that have carried the Olympic torch. BBC Newsday's Bola Mosuro asked him what it was like to be an Olympic torch bearer

Published Jul 25, 2012

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Nigeria's growing middle class have an appetite for luxury

Some African economies have continued to grow rapidly even during the global downturn. But long before then,Nigerians have been known for their love for glamour and big spending. It's not unheard of for a champagne bottle to cost an unbelievable amount. So just what is it about Nigerians and luxury brands?

Published Jul 25, 2012

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What's Newsday?

From next week, Monday 23 July, mornings with the BBC World Service just gets better with the launch of the BBC's new flagship morning show Newsday. Newsday will broadcast for five and a half hours every Monday to Friday from 0200GMT-07300G...MT and is aimed at the large BBC audiences in Africa and around the world. So put the date in your calendar and spend your mornings with Bola, Paul, Lawrence, Julian , Nula and a special African welcome to our new presenter Lerato Mbele

Published Jul 19, 2012

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Driving change in South Sudan

The world's newest country South Sudan is finding itself faced with even basic problems such as driving regulations. We sent Focus on Africa's correspondent in Juba, Nyambura Wambugu on the road to look at challenges driving South Sudan.

Published Jul 19, 2012

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Recycled art from Senegal

When you think about recycling, you probably think of rubbish. And almost certainly not always about art. But some people in the Senegalese capital, Dakar are turning trash into other people's treasure. Laeila Adjovi reports from Dakar

Published Jul 13, 2012