Focus on Africa BBC Podcasts

It's getting easier to access illegal arms in Kenya which has led to the rise in violent crime, especially in more deprived areas. What's fuelling the rise in gun crime?
Also, why is Ghana turning to nuclear power?
And a documentary explores the reality African students face when they choose to study abroad.
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Yvette Twagiramariya and Rob Wilson
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Kenya has been designated the status of non-NATO ally by the US President Joe Biden, making it the first sub-Saharan African country to receive
that designation. Learn what it means for Kenya and more widely for Africa.
How an initiative in West Africa is improving accountability and transparency in the extraction sector, and a Namibian activist who is advocating for the end of fossil fuels in Africa.

The besieged city of El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region, is facing a growing risk of genocide as the world's attention is focused on other conflicts, that's the warning from a United Nations expert. Alice Wairimu Nderitu told the BBC, many civilians have been targeted based on their ethnicity in El-Fasher, where fierce fighting has intensified in recent days. What constitutes a genocide?
Also why some of the main political parties in South Africa have raised concern about the rise in illegal immigration ahead of the general elections
And we meet 18 year old Helms Ategeka from Uganda who has broken the internet after being accepted into over 120 colleges in the United States!
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producer: Frenny Jowi, Toda Opiyemi, Rob Wilson, Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Sunita Nahar.
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Daniela Victoria Varela Hernandez
Editors are Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

The first batch of genetically modified mosquitoes is being released in Djibouti in a bid to stop the spread of malaria carrying vectors that bite during the day and thrive in urban areas. How does this work?
Also, an overview of South Africa's 'historic' elections.   Who are the main parties and what are the issues?
And scientists trace the origins of one of Africa's most iconic trees, the baobab tree, to Madagascar.  Why are they in decline on the Island?
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Frenny Jowi, Rob Wilson and Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Daniela Victoria Varela Hernandez
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Hundreds of migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa are being arrested and deported to desert areas in Morocco, Tunisia and Mauritania using funds made available by the European Union. An investigation by eight international news organisations says the migrants also face human rights abuses as countries try to stop them from reaching Europe.
Also how illegal logging is funding the insurgency in Northern Mozambique
And a Kenyan mother's desperate attempt to help save her son from execution in Saudi Arabia.

At least 200 Kenyan police officers are set to arrive in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. This decision coincides with the current visit by President Ruto to the United States. Have sufficient preparations being made on the ground in Haiti to receive the troops?
Also , there is renewed hope that a fresh round of talks can lead to lasting peace in South Sudan.
And how effective is the ECOWAS court of justice?
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Frenny Jowi, Charles Gitonga, Rob Wilson and Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard