The BBC's Yasine Mohabuth reports from Mauritius on the situation of diabetes. 

Why is diabetes so high in Mauritius?

Listen to the latest news round-up from the African continent by the BBC's Veronique Edwards @vedwards11 

BBC Africa News Round Up

Let's drop in on our Resident Presidents and Kibarkingmad is full of admiration for Somalia's Prime Minister. 

Resident Presidents' Admiration for Somali PM

Veronique Edwards presents our daily #roundup of other stories making news on the continent. 

Focus on Africa News Round Up

A round-up of other stories making news on the continent presented by Audrey Brown @ 1900GMT.

African News Round-up - Thursday 21st April 2016

Newcastle’s Senegalese striker, Papiss Cisse says new manager Rafa Benitez, has brought back his confidence with his engaging style of management. 

Benitez has brought back confidence: Papiss Cisse

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure talks to us ahead of the Liverpool- Villarreal Europa League semi-final clash tonight at the El Madrigal. Toure says it is going to be a tough match and remembers the Spanish side from his days at Arsenal.


"It was tough when I played against them," Toure on Villarreal

A round-up of other stories making news on the continent, presented by David Amanor at 1700GMT.

African News Round-up - Monday 2nd May 2016

A round-up of other stories making news on the continent, presented by Veronique Edwards at 1700GMT.

African News Round-up - Thursday 5th May 2016

Jacob Juma - a wealthy and well-known businessman - was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Nairobi.

He had been involved in several high-profile legal cases against the government over failed business deals.

Mr Juma had warned several months ago that there was a plot to kill him because of his outspoken views.

The BBC's David Wafula reports.

(Photo: Jacob Juma/Twitter)

Kenyan businessman Jacob Juma shot dead

Kibarkingmad exhibits some rather strange behaviour in the hopes of warding off drought and hunger.

(Image: BBC)

Resident Presidents talk drought

Joe Wylie was granted amnesty for his role in Liberia's armed conflict over three decades. 

He now uses these experiences to lecture on peace at universities across the country. 

Another of his pastimes is music, using an ancient stringed instrument played with the teeth and hands to produce melodies which evoke the sounds of village life. 

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh reports. 

(Photo: BBC Africa)

Former warlord's musical mission

Away from the main headlines, a round-up of other stories making news on the continent presented by Audrey Brown at 1700GMT.

African News Round-up - Friday 6th May 2016

Extended sport on Focus on Africa on Friday 6 May 2016 - Uganda and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Dennis Onyango on winning the South African league title and playing in the Confederation Cup play-offs in the same week. Middlesbrough v Brighton - the "richest game in football. And the first of the Diamond League athletics meetings as athletes prepare for the Olympics. 

Friday Focus Sport 06.05.16

A round up of other stories making news on the continent presented by David Amanor  @ 1500GMT.


African News Round Up- Monday 9th May 2016

#BBCFocusonAfrica    David Amanor  presents our daily #roundup of other stories making news on the continent. LISTEN: 

African News Round Up- Tuesday 10th May 2016

The BBC's Veronique Edwards presents a round up of African news

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