Focus on Africa BBC Podcasts

The Focus on Africa Podcast turns 1. On this special edition, we look back at the year that's been. We re-visit kidnappings in Nigeria, we head back to the Seychelles where an opposition leader was accused of witchcraft and remember the challenges and opportunities of being a first-born daughter.
Presenters: Richard Kagoe and Audrey Brown
Producers: Rob Wilson, Nyasha Michelle, Daniel Dadzie, Patricia Whitehorne, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar, Lola Schroer, Amie Liebowitz, Nour Abida and Tom Kavanagh in London. Charles Gitonga, Susan Gachuhi, Frenny Jowi in Nairobi and Todah Opeyemi in Lagos
Senior Journalists: Karnie Sharp and Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Russia and Sudan have formally agreed to set up what they call " a logistical support point on the Red Sea". It will be Russia's first naval base in Africa.  Why does Russia need a naval base close to the Red Sea?
Also, a jail term for Senegalese citizens for criticising Prime Minister Sonko on gay rights.  What's going on? 
And we'll find out more about what's it like living with endometriosis, after the popular Kenyan DJ Jahmby Koikai died from the disease.
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Joseph Keen
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa having visited the continent several times in the past couple of years. What is Russia looking for in these frequent visits to the continent? And can it help with Libya?
Also, how internet scams in Nigeria are impacting the lives of teenagers in different parts of the world
And why Madagascans are unhappy about internet access in their country.
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Kaine Pieri and Joseph Keen
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

The first-ever summit of African leaders and South Korea is underway in Seoul. South Korea has promised to boost development aid for Africa by up to $10 billion over the next six years. The country also aims to tap into Africa's rich mineral resources. How else can Africa benefit from this new forged relationship with South Korea?
Also the UN warns that millions of people in Sudan are at risk of malnutrition and starvation
And new initiatives on tackling bullying, are being discussed and planned in schools on the continent.
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Charles Gitonga, Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Emmanuella Aluasa
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Following last week's elections, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, has lost its majority. The ANC now needs a coalition partner to ally with. It's begun closed-door negotiations with its political opponents, but who will it choose and why?
Also Nigeria's public workers begin an indefinite nationwide strike following failed negotiations with the government
And have you heard of 'adaptive' clothing? It's a new much needed fashion trend, helping people with disabilities to shop with ease.
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers; Rob Wilson, Charles Gitonga, Susan Gachuhi, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

The United States has sanctioned Uganda’s parliament speaker, her husband and others over corruption and rights abuses, but will the imposed restrictions have a wider impact?
After the mysterious disappearance of a Zambia parliamentarian who was later found, opposition politicians fear the country’s democracy is under threat.
And why is there a power tussle between the Cameroon government and the national football federation over who should be head coach of the national team - the Indomitable Lions.