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Not be confused with the magazine Focus on Africa or the radio programme of the same name broadcast on the BBC World Service.

Focus on Africa is a BBC news programme broadcast on the international feed of the BBC News channel, and on local partner channels of the BBC in African countries.[1] The programme was presented by Komla Dumor each weekday from its inception until his sudden death, aged 41, in January 2014.[2] The programme includes news, sport and business from across Africa and around the world.

The programme was closely related to Dira ya Dunia, an African-focused programme broadcast on BBC Swahili, which noticeably used the same title sequence.

Broadcasts

Focus on Africa is aired from 18:30 to 19:00 GMT (17:30–18:00 BST during summer months in the UK and the northern hemisphere) weekdays on the BBC News channel's international feed.[3] The programme also airs on affiliate networks across Africa, which broadcast it as a prime time news programme.

Presenters

Since the move to Nairobi the on-air team has been reduced, with fewer relief presenters due to the formers being based in London.[4]

Current

Years Presenter Current role
2023–present Waihiga Mwaura
Rhoda Odhiambo Main presenter & journalist

Former

  • Komla Dumor (Main presenter, 2012–2014)
  • Salim Kikeke (2014–2023)
  • Sophie Ikenye (Main Presenter, 2012-2023)
  • Peter Okwoche (Deputy Presenter, 2012-2023)
  • Nancy Kacungira (Relief Presenter, 2014-2023)
  • Lukwesa Burak (Relief Presenter, 2017-2023)
  • Piers Edwards (Deputy Sports Presenter, 2014-2023)

References

  1. ^ Thangevelo, Debashine (18 June 2012). "Get the real news on Africa". Iol.co.za. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  2. ^ "BBC World TV's Komla Dumor dies". BBC. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  3. ^ "BBC announces major new focus on Africa". BBC. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  4. ^ Draper, Joseph (4 June 2023). "BBC moving Focus On Africa show to continent 'to get closer to audiences'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 6 May 2024.

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