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Background and Format:Focus on Africa Podcast provides reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. Launched on 5th June 2023 Focus on Africa podcast has replaced Focus on Africa radio. The podcast offers more context behind African news and current affairs. Focus on Africa podcast is available via BBC Sounds and BBC World Service radio at 1500 and 1900 GMT on weekdays (Monday – Friday). It is also available on other global podcast platforms.
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Background and Format:Focus on Africa Podcast provides reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. Launched on 5th June 2023 Focus on Africa podcast has replaced Focus on Africa radio. The podcast offers more context behind African news and current affairs. Focus on Africa podcast is available via BBC Sounds and BBC World Service radio at 1500 and 1900 GMT on weekdays (Monday – Friday). It is also available on other global podcast platforms.
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