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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Why has the Seychelles got such a problem with drugs?
Mon 6 Mar 2023
10% of the Seychellois population uses heroin - the highest per capita in the world.
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What does a disputed presidential election mean for Nigeria?
Fri 3 Mar 2023
Bola Tinubu was declared President-elect by Nigeria鈥檚 Electoral Commission
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Why are black Africans in Tunisia afraid?
Thu 2 Mar 2023
After a speech by the Tunisian president, a number of people have been attacked
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Why is Christian Atsu being mourned at an orphanage in Ghana?
Wed 1 Mar 2023
The footballer 鈥� who died in Turkey鈥檚 earthquake 鈥� was a supporter and regular visitor
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Why is cancer a worry for Kenya?
Tue 28 Feb 2023
鈥淲e still have a proportion of the public who think cancer is a death sentence.鈥�
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What does the killing of Eswatini鈥檚 pro-democracy leader mean for the country?
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Human rights leader Thulani Maseko was shot dead in front of his family in January
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Why is it so hard for new doctors to get jobs in Kenya?
Fri 24 Feb 2023
Kenya has a shortage of medics, and yet thousands of new doctors can鈥檛 find jobs
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Why are there so few women presidential candidates in Nigeria's election?
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Of the 18 candidates just one is a woman, Ojei Chichi of the Allied People鈥檚 Movement
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How are people in Owo recovering from last year鈥檚 deadly church attack?
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Security is top of the agenda for many Nigerians as they head to the polls
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What鈥檚 being done to help people living in poverty in Nigeria?
Tue 21 Feb 2023
According to the World Bank 4 in 10 Nigerians live below the national poverty line
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Are Nigerians looking for change in this week鈥檚 election?
Mon 20 Feb 2023
People across the country will vote for a new president and parliament at the weekend
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Do young Nigerians have the power to change their country?
Fri 17 Feb 2023
Polls open for Nigeria鈥檚 presidential and parliamentary election next week
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Can Kenya bring its bandits under control?
Thu 16 Feb 2023
More than 100 people have been killed by cattle rustlers in the last six months
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Why are there divisions in Ethiopia鈥檚 Orthodox church?
Wed 15 Feb 2023
Some clergy in the Oromia region have formed a breakaway synod
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Can the Pope鈥檚 visit lead to peace in South Sudan?
Tue 14 Feb 2023
Pope Francis said church leaders there 鈥渃annot remain neutral鈥�
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What does it take to succeed with a farming start-up?
Mon 13 Feb 2023
Young people are looking at agriculture with fresh eyes
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Can gold coins really rescue Zimbabwe鈥檚 economy?
Mon 13 Feb 2023
The authorities in Zimbabwe say they are fighting inflation by issuing gold coins
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Why are some African countries holding on to capital punishment?
Fri 10 Feb 2023
Zambia is the latest African country to abolish the death penalty
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Why is central Kenya being limited to just one bar per town?
Thu 9 Feb 2023
The measure is aimed at preventing problem drinking 鈥� but will it actually work?
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How are women shaking up journalism in Somalia?
Wed 8 Feb 2023
The all-female Bilan Media aim to tell stories from all parts of society
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What's the impact on women in Ghana of the 'Sugar Daddy' culture?
Tue 7 Feb 2023
A woman is suing her former boss and lover for reneging on their 鈥榙eal鈥�
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Why is mental health often misunderstood?
Fri 3 Feb 2023
Noella has lived with bipolar disorder for six years. This is her story.
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Why is South Africa planning to decriminalize sex work?
Thu 2 Feb 2023
The government says it will prevent gender based violence
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Does foreign aid create a culture of dependence?
Wed 1 Feb 2023
Burundi鈥檚 most vulnerable households are being given cash grants by the World Bank
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Why are gay people being targeted on dating apps in Egypt?
Tue 31 Jan 2023
Videos have been widely shared showing young people being stripped and abused
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Should Africa play a bigger role in Catholicism?
Mon 30 Jan 2023
This week, Pope Francis visits the continent where the Church is growing most quickly
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How has Lebanon鈥檚 economic crisis affected African domestic workers?
Fri 27 Jan 2023
The majority of domestic workers in Lebanon are from Ethiopia
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Is cash-king Nigeria ready for new naira notes?
Thu 26 Jan 2023
The country's Central Bank introduced new bank notes in December 2022
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Is Africa expected to solve Germany鈥檚 energy problems?
Wed 25 Jan 2023
With other countries looking to buy its energy, how can Africa prioritise its citizens?
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How can Africa fund its $3 trillion green transition?
Tue 24 Jan 2023
"Climate change is one of the best investment opportunities of our generation"
