Focus on Africa BBC Podcasts

Namibian activist Friedel Dausab, who won a landmark case when judges ruled that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional, says he drew strength from his Christian faith and from his mum.
Over a billion dollars has been pledged to develop vaccines in Africa. How will it work and will African insitutions be able to access the money?
And who is Michael Usi, the former comedian who is now Malawi's new vice president?
Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Rob Wilson, Frenny Jowi and Bella Hassan
Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Kenya braces itself for more marches next week when lawmakers take a final vote on the controversial tax proposals. But who are the young people taking to the streets and are they really changing the face of protest in Kenya?
Also what are the factors hampering Burundi's economy
And why are South African traditional healers, or Sangomas as they're known, being trained to test clients for HIV?
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Rob Wilson, Susan Gachuhi, Bella Hassan and Nyasha Michelle
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Hundreds of Muslim worshippers have reportedly died during Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Most of the deaths have been because of heat-related illnesses. Saudi Arabia has been hit by sweltering temperatures this year.  What measures are in place to help travellers mitigate the risks from these high temperatures?
Also, why are cases of sexually transmitted infections on the rise on the continent?
And why do many students from across Africa prefer studying at Western Universities? What's the attraction and how are they treated once they get into a University in the West?
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Frenny Jowi, Susan Gachuhi, Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan.
Technical Producer :Jack Graysmark
Senior Producer:Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Amnesty International is calling on Egypt to stop arresting Sudanese people seeking refuge from war. The human rights watchdog says Egypt must also stop sending refugees back to Sudan. Our correspondent in Cairo tells us how these refugees are perceived and treated.
Also why is violence once again on the rise in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province?
And how did Famo, a genre of music in Lesotho, came to be associated with gang violence?
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan, Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorn and Nyasha Michelle
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer

Kenya's government has bowed to public pressure and scrapped plans to introduce new taxes on items like bread and motor vehicles. Why were Kenyans so angry with the tax increments?
Ethiopia one of sub-Saharan Africa's major economies, opens up its banking sector to foreign investors. What will it mean for the country?
And why is Sierra Leone considering updating its child protection laws?

Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fees.  It's caused concern amongst civil society groups in the country.  We'll hear reaction from Jackline Nasiwa, a human rights defender and director of Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice in South Sudan.
Also a task team in Sierra Leone finds that the addictive drug Kush is one hundred times more potent than heroin
And can AI help farmers on the continent with pest control?
Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Rob Wilson, Bella Hassan and Frenny Jowi
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard