Focus on Africa

For many women, having larger breasts may be down to genetics. But for some, breast growth is extreme, painful and life-altering. The condition is called 'gigantomastia'. A condition that causes excessive breast tissue growth, leading to chronic pain, mobility challenges, and emotional distress.
Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia and her experience undergoing breast reduction surgery.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti
Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Senior Producer: Carolyne Kiambo Jotham
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

BBC Global Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield has spent a year examining the rise of two of the most influential manosphere figures. In Kenya, she met Andrew Kibe who has millions of followers online and offline. We hear how these individuals have built massive online audiences and the lucrative business behind it all.
And a look at how the political fallout between Senegal's former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye means for the West African country.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba and Helen Oyibo
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

Ethiopia is scheduled to hold its general election on June 1. Millions of voters will be electing members of the national parliament and leaders of the regional councils fronted by 23 political parties. This election happens amid political and security uncertainties in the populous regions of Oromia and Amhara, while there will be no voting in the northern Tigray region. With Ethiopia currently ranked 148th out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index, we look at what's it like for journalists covering the election.
And in Uganda, we hear how therapy dogs are helping survivors of abuse and trauma.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Basma El Atti, Carolyne Kiambo and Ayuba Iliya
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

The World Health Organisations says Ebola is spreading faster than originally thought and has declared a public health emergency of international concern. Ebola has also been reported in DR Congo's North and South Kivu provinces, as well as in neighbouring Uganda, where there have been seven confirmed cases. In the last week, there have been incidents where angry crowds attempted to reclaim bodies of loved ones from Ebola treatment centres in Mongwalu and Rwampara. We take a look at how burial traditions are being impacted by the virus and what the recommended procedures look like.
Also, Burkina Faso's livestock export ban has a direct impact on Eid celebrations in Ivory Coast. What are the alternatives?
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine and Ayuba Iliya
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Technical producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

May 25 is Africa Day, observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity - now known as the African Union (AU). We spoke to three Africans, a generation X, a millennial and a Gen Z about the dreams and aspirations Africans today.
And South African activists on the Gaza bound Global Sumud Flotilla have returned home. The activists were on board the flotilla taking aid to Gaza before being intercepted and detailed by Israeli soldiers. We heard from some of them, who claimed that Israeli security forces subjected them to torture but Israel denies this.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Basma El Atti and Blessing Aderogba
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Technical producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla