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 is dyslexia such a challenge for African children?
Tue 20 Sep 2022
Pupils are often punished for 鈥榥ot trying鈥� 鈥� even though their brains work differently
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Why were Nelson Mandela and the Queen such good friends?
Mon 19 Sep 2022
鈥淚t was never frowned on鈥� I don鈥檛 think anyone (else) could call her Elizabeth鈥�
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Why is Nigeria鈥檚 economy 鈥榙oing a dance鈥�?
Fri 16 Sep 2022
A shortage of dollars and competing exchange rates has left Nigeria鈥檚 economy in trouble
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What can Kenyans expect from President Ruto?
Thu 15 Sep 2022
Just days after his inauguration, William Ruto has introduced a swath of new policies
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Is natural gas the new gold in Tanzania?
Wed 14 Sep 2022
Tanzania has 57 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. How can it make the most of it?
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Why has the Queen鈥檚 death ignited debate?
Tue 13 Sep 2022
We study the papers and social media in Kenya and the surrounding region
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What was it like to meet Queen Elizabeth II?
Mon 12 Sep 2022
We hear memories from the former President of Botswana and a Zulu Prime Minister
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Who was Queen Elizabeth II to Africa?
Fri 9 Sep 2022
Her reign ran parallel with significant events in Africa for more than 70 years
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How did a boy from Ghana conquer the world of fashion?
Thu 8 Sep 2022
Vogue magazine editor Edward Enninful tells his life story in his memoir 鈥淎 Visible Man鈥�
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Are African startups getting the funding they need?
Wed 7 Sep 2022
Africa is said to be the most entrepreneurial continent, but many fail without funding
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What can Africa learn from Kenya鈥檚 election result?
Tue 6 Sep 2022
Yet again, Kenya鈥檚 election was contested. But this time, it was largely peaceful.
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Is there still a functioning opposition in Guinea?
Mon 5 Sep 2022
One year after a coup, the main opposition grouping is banned and leaders imprisoned
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Can Botswana solve its neighbours energy woes?
Fri 2 Sep 2022
Botswana has been working to generate surplus electricity
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What does Chinese forgiven debts mean for Africa?
Thu 1 Sep 2022
China recently forgave Africa some debt
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What does a unified armed forces mean for South Sudan?
Wed 31 Aug 2022
Troops graduating into South Sudan鈥檚 armed forces previously belonged to rival factions
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Why has fighting broken out again in Tigray?
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Since March there鈥檚 been a humanitarian truce in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia
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Why are children dying from measles in Zimbabwe?
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Nearly 160 children have died in an outbreak of the disease in the east of the country
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Should UN peacekeepers remain in Africa?
Fri 26 Aug 2022
Some people say there have been critical failures in peacekeeping operations
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Why are Zimbabwean migrants taking South Africa鈥檚 government to court?
Thu 25 Aug 2022
The migrants are challenging a decision to send many of them back home
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Why are Zimbabwean workers being forced to leave South Africa?
Wed 24 Aug 2022
The government is withdrawing a permit which allows thousands of migrants to work in SA
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What鈥檚 at stake in Angola鈥檚 election?
Tue 23 Aug 2022
The race is between two main political parties which face their closest battle yet
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Why do so many young people want to leave Africa?
Mon 22 Aug 2022
A recent survey found that more than half of 18-24 year olds in Africa want to emigrate
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Can Sierra Leone's new land laws end the 鈥榬esource curse鈥�?
Fri 19 Aug 2022
The new laws will give communities power to veto mining, farming and industrial projects
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Is Uganda ready to start performing organ transplants?
Thu 18 Aug 2022
A new law is being considered as part of plans to offer transplant operations in Kampala
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What does the election result mean for Kenya?
Wed 17 Aug 2022
William Ruto was announced winner but Raila Odinga says he will challenge result in court
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Can South Africa solve its Zama Zama issues?
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Zama Zamas are reportedly behind some of the country's most shocking recent crimes
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Who are South Africa鈥檚 Zama Zamas?
Mon 15 Aug 2022
Who are the people reportedly behind some of country鈥檚 recent heinous crimes?
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How did Kenyans in the diaspora cast their vote?
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Votes could be cast at embassies in 12 countries for Tuesday鈥檚 election
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What does the future hold for Africa鈥檚 megacities?
Thu 11 Aug 2022
Lagos is predicted to be the most populous city in the world by 2100
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How ready is East Africa for electric vehicles?
Wed 10 Aug 2022
The region has ambitious plans to go electric, but how feasible are they?
