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 have many African currencies slumped to record lows?
Thu 3 Nov 2022
Ghana鈥檚 cedi has been described as one of the world鈥檚 worst performing currencies
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What鈥檚 the significance of Brazil鈥檚 Lula win for Africa?
Wed 2 Nov 2022
Brazil and African countries have had strong ties, will this make a comeback with Lula?
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What鈥檚 behind the latest attack in Somalia?
Tue 1 Nov 2022
At least 120 died in the deadliest attack in five years
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What鈥檚 the true story behind Malawi mass grave?
Mon 31 Oct 2022
A mass grave discovered in Malawi has put the migration route in the spotlight
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What has synthetic hair got to do with climate change?
Fri 28 Oct 2022
Do you know the effects of synthetic hair on the environment?
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Why has Lesotho鈥檚 Famo music scene become deadly?
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Artists and fans affiliated with Lesotho鈥檚 Famo music have been killed in recent times
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Why is travel more difficult on an African passport?
Wed 26 Oct 2022
African travellers are more likely to need a visa
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How much has changed in Sudan since the 2021 military coup?
Tue 25 Oct 2022
Last October the military led by General al-Burhan took control of the government
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Are some boarding schools damaging students鈥� mental health?
Mon 24 Oct 2022
A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork
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Are some boarding schools damaging students鈥� mental health?
Mon 24 Oct 2022
A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork
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What does President Tshisekedi have to say about climate, M23 and Messi?
Fri 21 Oct 2022
President Tshisekedi tells the 大象传媒 that relations with President Kagame remain cold
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Is enough being done to stop Meningitis in Africa?
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Covid-19 has delayed the vaccination of more than 50 million children
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Why is the flooding in Nigeria so bad this year?
Wed 19 Oct 2022
More than 600 people have died in the worst flooding for a decade
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Why are so many young women being diagnosed with HIV?
Tue 18 Oct 2022
Young women are three times more likely to acquire HIV than their male counterparts
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Are South Africa鈥檚 power cuts an opportunity for business?
Mon 17 Oct 2022
The lack of a reliable national power supply is forcing many people to find alternatives
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What do you know about Street Child World Cup?
Fri 14 Oct 2022
Another World Cup is taking place in Doha now, but do you know about it?
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Why is this Burkina Faso town under siege?
Thu 13 Oct 2022
Djibo residents say they are starving due to a blockade by jihadist insurgents
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Why does West Africa have so few women in politics?
Wed 12 Oct 2022
Three women talk about the obstacles they鈥檝e faced in their political careers
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Will Kenya benefit from GMOs?
Tue 11 Oct 2022
Kenya has lifted a ten year ban on genetically modified foods
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Why are some students from Ukraine being rejected in Ghana?
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Hundreds of students in Ukraine are not able to continue their studies in Ghana
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How is Zambia reducing the cost of living?
Fri 7 Oct 2022
The cost of basic goods and services have been slashed in response to a strong currency
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Can Lesotho鈥檚 election restore political stability?
Thu 6 Oct 2022
People in Lesotho are heading to the polls after 10 years of upheaval
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Why can鈥檛 Nigeria stop mob justice?
Wed 5 Oct 2022
We hear from the father of one of the 鈥楢luu 4鈥�, murdered by a mob ten years ago.
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Can Burkina Faso solve its political instability?
Tue 4 Oct 2022
Burkina Faso undergoes second coup in eight months
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Can police stamp out violence in South Africa鈥檚 taverns?
Mon 3 Oct 2022
Violent deaths at drinking spots have increased in the past two years
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Could open skies boost African economies?
Fri 30 Sep 2022
South Africa is opening its skies to more airlines from the continent and overseas
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Can Uganda contain its Ebola outbreak?
Thu 29 Sep 2022
More than 20 people are reported to have the virus
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Why doesn鈥檛 Africa have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council?
Wed 28 Sep 2022
Will Africa ever get a permanent seat at the UN Security Council?
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Why does the sinking of the Joola still haunt Senegal?
Tue 27 Sep 2022
The passenger ferry sank with the loss of more than 1,800 lives twenty years ago
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What has William Ruto been up to since becoming Kenya鈥檚 president?
Mon 26 Sep 2022
What has Kenyan president William Ruto been up to in his first couple of weeks in charge?
