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 important is history to our identity?
Thu 24 Aug 2023
Which historical sources are important to tell us who we are?
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Why is Tanzania hanging on to tobacco farming?
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Tanzania is encouraging tobacco farming and is yet to align with WHO requirements
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What can Africa get out of the BRICS summit?
Tue 22 Aug 2023
Global political players are in South Africa for the BRICS summit.
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Can Zimbabwe鈥檚 elections bring any change?
Mon 21 Aug 2023
Millions of Zimbabweans will vote in this year鈥檚 national elections on Wednesday
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Has Egypt changed 10 years after the violence in Cairo?
Fri 18 Aug 2023
Hundreds of people were killed within a few hours at protests in 2013
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Do economic sanctions really work?
Thu 17 Aug 2023
The US currently has some form of sanctions against nine African countries
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How did two brothers become prosthetic pioneers for Africa?
Wed 16 Aug 2023
A tragic accident inspired John to develop a prosthesis for his brother Ubokobong
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Why is data so expensive in some African countries?
Tue 15 Aug 2023
Mobile internet is still unaffordable for many in Botswana, Togo & Equatorial Guinea
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Does poverty produce elite football stars?
Mon 14 Aug 2023
Experts say football tends to be the sport of choice in many under-resourced communities
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Why do women spend so much on sanitary protection?
Fri 11 Aug 2023
A 大象传媒 survey finds some women spend up to 13% of their wages to buy the cheapest products
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Why is it so difficult for women to rent in Lagos?
Thu 10 Aug 2023
Single women report being turned down by landlords despite paying rent up front
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What鈥檚 life like on Somalia and Kenya鈥檚 closed border?
Wed 9 Aug 2023
Plans to reopen the 386 mile border after 12 years have been postponed again
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Can Kenya solve Haiti鈥檚 gang violence?
Tue 8 Aug 2023
The Kenyan government has offered 1000 police officers to lead a multinational force
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Can Africa care for its elderly population?
Mon 7 Aug 2023
More Africans are living longer 鈥� but many families are struggling to care for them
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What鈥檚 behind the coup in Niger?
Fri 4 Aug 2023
Niger, one of the few democracies left in the Sahel, is now being run by a military junta
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What鈥檚 next for Africa after failed Ukraine grain deal?
Thu 3 Aug 2023
Experts say the suspension of the deal could lead to inflation and higher food prices
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Why aren鈥檛 more of us donating blood?
Wed 2 Aug 2023
Kenya鈥檚 biggest donors say more people should be getting involved
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Can we prevent more wildfires in north Africa?
Tue 1 Aug 2023
Dozens of people were killed by fires across Algeria and Tunisia
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Can the Netball World Cup boost women鈥檚 sport?
Mon 31 Jul 2023
South Africa becomes the first African nation to host the tournament
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Can Julius Malema鈥檚 EFF make socialism work in South Africa?
Fri 28 Jul 2023
The Economic Freedom Fighters were established 10 years ago. They now have 44 MPs
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What next for Cameroon after opposition leader鈥檚 death?
Thu 27 Jul 2023
For years, John Fru Ndi was the only credible challenger to President Paul Biya
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How South Africa became one of wildfire fighting giants
Wed 26 Jul 2023
South Africa comes to the rescue fighting wildfires in Canada
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Why is paternity testing causing controversy in Uganda?
Tue 25 Jul 2023
The government says media attention is prompting more men to get tests
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Can the HIV epidemic be eradicated in Africa?
Mon 24 Jul 2023
A recent report by UN AIDS said the epidemic could be ended by 2030
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Why are people risking the journey across the Mediterranean?
Fri 21 Jul 2023
The number of migrants arriving in Calabria has doubled since last year
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Could an African team lift the Women鈥檚 World Cup?
Thu 20 Jul 2023
The tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand today
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Why does Africa care about the Commonwealth Games?
Wed 19 Jul 2023
The 2026 games are in jeopardy after Victoria, Australia pulled out of hosting
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Is the China Africa relationship mutually beneficial?
Tue 18 Jul 2023
China is Africa's biggest trade partner. But is it a relationship of equals?
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What does it take to be one of Africa鈥檚 top football referees?
Mon 17 Jul 2023
Salima Mukansanga was the first African woman referee to officiate at a men鈥檚 World Cup
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Why is so much oil being stolen in Nigeria?
Fri 14 Jul 2023
This week authorities destroyed a tanker that was found smuggling oil out of the country
