Africa Daily Podcast
One question to wake up to every weekday morning. One story from Africa, for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent. Ready by early morning, five days a week, Monday to Friday.
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How did Somali refugees make sambusas a hit in Minnesota?
Today
Hoyo are sharing Somali cuisine with schools across Minnesota
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Is South Africa鈥檚 Julius Malema losing his popularity?
Yesterday
Julius Malema is known for advocating economic equality between black and white people
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Can chess change lives in Africa?
Tuesday
The Ugandan 'Queen of Katwe' coach Robert Katende explains why everyone should play chess
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Why was journalist Amun Abdullahi Mohamed killed?
Monday
Amun was shot dead on her farm in Somalia following years of threats
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Is Nigeria鈥檚 doubling rental market pushing tenants out?
Last Friday
Some tenants are being forced to pay 100% more in rent
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What鈥檚 behind Kenya鈥檚 increase in abductions?
Last Thursday
We hear from Gerald Karicha, whose son Billy Mwangi was kidnapped in December
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Is Mozambique鈥檚 political crisis threatening to destabilize southern Africa?
Last Wednesday
Today Mozambique鈥檚 president-elect Daniel Chapo will be inaugurated in Maputo
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What does the capture of Masisi mean for M23鈥檚 offensive in eastern DRCongo?
Tue 14 Jan 2025
The army are fighting to regain control of the town captured by rebels in North Kivu
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Are snakebites a neglected health issue in Africa?
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Snakebites kill tens of thousands across Africa every year
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Mozambique鈥檚 opposition leader returns so what鈥檚 next for the country?
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Ven芒ncio Mondlane left Mozambique two months ago saying he feared for his life
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Will US sanctions have an impact on the war in Sudan?
Thu 9 Jan 2025
The US says the paramilitary RSF has committed genocide in Darfur
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As it turns 113, what direction will South Africa鈥檚 ANC take next?
Wed 8 Jan 2025
Today the African National Congress in South Africa celebrates its 113th birthday
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Has Ghana鈥檚 鈥榊ear of Return鈥� created unity or division?
Tue 7 Jan 2025
Since 2019 Ghana has encouraged the diaspora to return to Africa
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What鈥檚 being done to protect vulnerable athletes in Kenya?
Mon 6 Jan 2025
Rebecca Cheptegei鈥檚 death in September followed other murders of female runners
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How I became me: award winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga
Fri 3 Jan 2025
One of Zimbabwe鈥檚 most famous writers tells us about the experiences that shaped her
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How I became me: Cameroon mental health advocate Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong Akinboboye
Thu 2 Jan 2025
She explains how having ADHD, her family and school bullying have shaped her life
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What can Africa expect in 2025?
New Year's Day 2025
Our panel of 大象传媒 experts discusses what the big stories of next year are likely to be
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What were the big news stories of 2024?
Tue 31 Dec 2024
Presenter Alan Kasujja is joined by 大象传媒 colleagues to discuss the events of last year
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How are African festivals shaping the continent鈥檚 global influence?
Mon 30 Dec 2024
"The power of live entertainment is unmatched"
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How I became me: Bishop of Lesotho Dr Vicentia Kgabe
Fri 27 Dec 2024
鈥淚 was called ambitious, that I was too ambitious and I鈥檓 going to be a problem鈥�
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How I became me: Ethiopia鈥檚 trailblazing Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi
Boxing Day 2024
Meaza Ashenafi reflects on the moments that shaped her ground-breaking career
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How I became me: Dr Aminata Toure, Senegal鈥檚 鈥榓mbitious鈥� former PM
Christmas Day 2024
鈥淚 pay tribute to African women鈥檚 resilience... they carry their duties without whining鈥�
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How a 20-Year-Old South African became the world鈥檚 youngest MasterChef
Christmas Eve 2024
鈥淢y age was the most talked-about thing, but I turned it into my strength"
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How will homeless people in South Africa spend Christmas?
Mon 23 Dec 2024
There are about 50 000 people living on the streets in the country's major cities
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How did 鈥楾he Lion King鈥� musician ascend from rags to riches?
Fri 20 Dec 2024
South African composer Lebohang Morake co-wrote the music for Disney movie The Lion King
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How are African countries viewing Assad鈥檚 fall?
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Syrians are celebrating the end of 50 years of Assad family rule
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Is CCTV making Mogadishu safer?
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Business people in Mogadishu have been targeted by al-Shabab for installing CCTV cameras
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How did the woman once described as Africa鈥檚 richest woman become so wealthy?
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Isabel Dos Santos was once described as one of the richest women in Africa
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What鈥檚 fuelling this year's Detty December in Ghana and Nigeria despite tough times?
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Detty December is the ultimate west African festive season with endless parties
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Senegal: France finally acknowledges Thiaroye massacre
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Senegalese troops who fought in World War II were killed for demanding fair pay
