The BBC will discontinue its Hausa service broadcasts and other programs.

According to a source received by BMA, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has started making steps to stop broadcasting in Hausa as part of efforts to switch completely from analog to digital channels.

It is confirmed that the “streamlining operation” will have an impact on not just BBC Hausa TV but also its other radio and TV stations, including the broadcasts of Afrique TV and Somali TV. Additionally, additional African-language programs will transition to digital broadcasting, and some children’s programs may stop airing altogether.

According to reports, the service’s well-known news program “Focus on Africa,” which has been broadcast for more than 50 years, will be converted.

Additionally, it has been claimed that the popular current affairs TV program “Focus on Africa,” which has been broadcast for more than 50 years, will be turned into a podcast.

According to the BBC, the change was required to accommodate its audience’s demands and habits. According to a BBC representative, “Audience requirements and habits are changing, and we believe there is great opportunity for digital expansion across the continent.”

However, the spokesman reaffirmed that the BBC was “completely dedicated to presenting unbiased, independent journalism to people across Africa” and will continue to provide its African audience with localized content.

Some BBC staff criticized the idea, claiming that the company did not take into account the reality that not all Africans have simple access to the internet.