Kenyan police launch manhunt as female athlete killed - a podcast by BBC World Service

Kenyan police have launched a manhunt after the body of a female athlete was found with stab wounds in the town of Iten, famous for its centre for long-distance runners. We hear from two activists on their anger and frustration over the lack of effective action to stop gender-based violence.

Politicians are under fire in KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa over their handling of the flooding disaster.

And a year ago today, Chad's long-serving ruler Idriss Deby died on the battlefield. How much has changed since his death? We have a report from the Chadian capital N’Djamena.

Further episodes of Focus on Africa

Further podcasts by BBC World Service

Website of BBC World Service