What does it feel like when your photos are taken, manipulated and shared online without your consent?
That’s the reality for 23-year-old Debra Nashipae, a Kenyan student and aspiring musician whose images were turned into deepfake pornography – a form of digital abuse that experts say is increasing rapidly.
According to UN Women, 90–95% of all deepfakes online are non-consensual pornographic images, and around 90% of those depict women. Their report also highlights that half of the world’s women and girls lack legal protection against this kind of digital violence.
In this episode of Focus on Africa: The Conversation, host Nkechi Ogbonna spoke to Debra about her experience, along with her lawyer, Mercy Mutemi, who is advocating for justice and better protection of digital rights.
Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Carolyne Kiambo, Fana Weldye, Waihiga Mwaura, Ly Truong
Technical Producers: Jonathan Mwangi and Philip Bull
Senior Producer: Priya Sippy
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
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Zambian influencer imprisoned for hate speech
Zambian-American influencer Ethel Chisono Edwards, also known as 'One Boss Lady', has been a vocal critic of Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema. She was convicted under the Cyber Security Act and the Cyber Crimes Act, two controversial laws that were recently amended to stipulate harsher penalties. The case has raised concerns about freedom of speech in Zambia.Also, did you know that the trafficking and sale of ants is on the rise? We look at the impact of this illegal phenomenon on the environment.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine, Ly Truong and Makuochi Okafor
Technical Producers: Jonathan Mwangi and Philip Bull
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
Nigeria: A deep dive into the spike in school mass abductions by armed groups in northern Nigeria. We hear from the parents of some of the victims and ask: Who is behind the kidnappings and what's the government doing about it?And how are mental health institutions perceived in Africa? We speak to someone in Uganda about their mental health journey and experience at the country's main referral facility.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Ly Truong
Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi and Philip Bull
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
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Is Egypt reasserting its influence in Africa?
A rare conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister about the Sudan War and the tensions with Ethiopia over the river Nile, and Focus on Africa moves its hub from London to Nairobi.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty has denied that his country is supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces in the war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. He also spoke about tensions with Ethiopia after the collapse of talks over use of the waters of River Nile.And after more than six decades of broadcasting from London, Focus on Africa has just arrived in its new home, Nairobi.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Ly Truong
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
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Zambia President Faces Backlash Over Constitution Amendments
Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema faces challenges over proposed constitutional changesWhy Zimbabwean short film RISE deserves an Oscar nominationShould footballers from the diaspora be allowed to join African national teams after they qualify for the World Cup?Presenter : Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya, Alexander Lathbridge, Stefania Okereke, Joseph Keen, and Mark Wilberforce
Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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