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BBC World Service

Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

Focus on Africa

In Malawi where resources are scarce and support is limited, the challenges some parents face when caring for their children with autism are extreme. BBC Africa Eye’s Florence Phiri shares her experience documenting the lives of several parents and children in Malawi living with autism. 
 
And, DR Congo's national football team, The Leopards, are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup that is being hosted across North America in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The team received a hero's welcome in Kinshasa following their victory against Jamaica. This year's tournament will see the highest number of African countries represented. 

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine, Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba 
Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga 
Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Life on the Autism Spectrum

Divorce rates are steadily rising in many African countries. For example, government data shows the divorce rate in South Africa rose by 8.9% between 2023 and 2024. It increased by 16% in Zambia from 2022 and 2023, according to media reports. 
 
But despite the stigma that still surrounds divorce, attitudes are changing. In Kenya, some high-profile figures have even celebrated separations with “divorce parties,” while the idea of a “divorce glow-up” is gaining traction online. 
 
Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 34-year-old Millicent Bundi from Kenya, who is sharing her post-divorce journey publicly, and Zambia’s Magnus Mando (Mag44) about the challenges of divorce as a gospel singer.
 
Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Fana Negash and Carolyne Kiambo
Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui
Senior Producer: Priya Sippy
Editor: Maryam Abdalla

'My divorce glow-up'

Countries across Africa have taken measures to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel's war in Iran. South Africa has reduced government levies on fuel while at the same time announcing a price increase. South Sudan has started to ration electricity in its capital, Juba, while Mauritius has imposed restrictions to reduce wastage especially in high-power consumption areas. While raising fuel prices for the second time in a month, Ethiopian authorities have ordered fuel supply companies to prioritise security institutions, major government projects, key industries and the manufacture of essential goods.
 
Also, across Nigeria and the Sahel, insecurity remains a challenge but one Nigerian startup is building locally made surveillance drones. We hear from the innovators.
 
 
Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Chiamaka Dike and Blessing Aderogba
Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editor: Maryam Abdalla

African countries coping in fuel crisis

Earlier this week, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo - formerly East London, but disorder erupted after a protester said he was attacked by a foreigner, prompting demonstrators to damage several vehicles and shops. The trouble came amid tension over the recent installation of a Nigerian community leader in the city, who has a traditional title that can be translated as "king of the Igbo people in East London". We hear from a Nigerian community leader in Scotland. 

Also, what's causing the decline in the populations of cheetahs in Somaliland and the Horn of Africa region? We hear from a conservation organisation. 

Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba
Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editor: Maryam Abdalla

South Africa protests after Nigerian 'king' installed

The medical charity Doctors without Borders - also known as MSF - says rape and other forms of sexual violence remains part of everyday life in parts of Sudan. The MSF's new report is the most comprehensive account yet of sexual violence in Sudan’s nearly three-year conflict. The fighting began as a power struggle between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces - RSF - and the Sudanese army and has led to what the UN describes as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. MSF's report says between January 2024 and November 2025, more than 3,000 survivors of sexual violence sought treatment in its supported facilities across North and South Darfur in western Sudan. We hear from a midwife and some of the survivors.
 
And in Lesotho, the US may have reduced the trade tariffs imposed on the country but what lingering impact does it have on the country's garment and textile industry?
 
Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba and Ayuba Iliya
Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in Sudan

The United Nations General Assembly - UNGA, last week, voted overwhelmingly for a resolution to designate the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”. The US, Israel and Argentina voted against the proposal, while 123 nations voted in support of it. The UK and European Union members are among the 52 countries that abstained from the vote. The resolution was tabled by Ghana with the backing of the African Union and Caribbean nations. We examine what this resolution means for African countries and its youth.
Also, we hear from a curator of an art exhibition in Berlin, Germany - held to commemorate the sacrifices of over 700,000 African soldiers who fought on behalf of France during the 1st and 2nd World Wars.
 
Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Blessing Aderogba, Bella Twine and Daniel Dadzie
Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

What UN vote on slavery reparations means

Where do you get your financial advice from? A report says Gen Z are nearly five times more likely to turn to social media than people in their 40s. On TikTok, the hashtag FinTok has over four billion views, with trends like girl math, loud budgeting and cash stuffing going viral. But are 'finfluencers' empowering the youth or exposing them to financial harm?
We hear from 23-year-old Achiever Omoobajesu and 24-year-old Gbeminiyi Shopeju about Gen Z's approach to investing and why social media has become to go-to place for financial advice. 

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Fana Negash and Carolyne Kiambo
Technical Producer: David Nzau
Senior Producer: Priya Sippy
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Are Gen Z investing for vibes?

Authorities in Kenya have assured the public that the country has enough fuel supply in the wake of global supply shortages caused by US-Israel Iran war. Kenya is among the African countries where buyers have been reporting a fuel shortage alongside South Africa, Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We look at the impact of the crisis in the Middle East on Africa's oil supply. 

Also - we speak with British-Nigerian DJ Cuppy about balancing a career in entertainment and pursuing academic goals.

Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Bella Twine and Daniel Dadzie
Technical Producer: David Nzau
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Kenya downplays fuel shortage fears amid Iran war

Have you ever wondered what life is like for Africans in the US who are threatened with deportation? Africans from Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Cameroon recently won a temporary reprieve in an ongoing legal battle with the Trump administration, which wants to terminate their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS allows migrants at risk in their home countries to stay in the US. We speak to the BBC’s Bushra Mohamed, who was in Minneapolis where fear remains widespread in the African community.

And, Zambia's Drug Enforcement Agency has sounded the alarm on a spike in drug abuse cases. The Commission says the substances most commonly abused by young people include cannabis, cocaine, heroin and some over-the-counter medicines like cough syrup. We speak to Brian Chishimba, who is now leading efforts to raise awareness around mental health and addiction after overcoming his own struggles.

Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Daniel Dadzie
Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah
Senior Producer: Bella Twine
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Africans in Minnesota challenge deportation threat

The Ozoro fertility festival, a long-standing tradition in Delta state, southern Nigeria, has come under scrutiny after several videos online appeared to show men chasing after and sexually harassing women. Local police told local news channels that no formal report of rape had been made in connection with the festival. Witnesses, gender activists and local residents say that women were warned not to go out during the festival, and that those found outside were deliberately targeted. This has raised concerns that sexual violence may have been organised or tolerated under the cover of tradition.

Also, we look at how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting the supply of fertiliser on the African continent. Oliver Kirui, a Research Fellow and Country Program Leader for Nigeria and Ghana at the International Food Policy Research Institute, highlights what this means for food security in Africa.

Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Chiamaka Dike and Daniel Dadzie
Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah
Senior Producer: Bella Twine
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Controversy regarding Nigeria's Ozoro fertility festival

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger quit Ecowas , a Lagos resident recalls her harrowing experience of kidnapping 
and we meet from the youngest-ever female photographer at Afcon, who is capturing the game's beautiful moments.

Military led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit Ecowas, what effect will it have?

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