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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Can South Africa find answers to the death of 21 teenagers?
Tue 28 Jun 2022
The youngest to have died in a drinking tavern is just 13 years old
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Why are young disabled people being forced to beg in Nairobi?
Mon 27 Jun 2022
An investigation by 大象传媒 Africa Eye has found young people being trafficked from Tanzania
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Is the commonwealth still relevant for Africa?
Fri 24 Jun 2022
The heads of the Commonwealth nations are meeting in Rwanda 鈥� is it time it was reformed?
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Is this the golden age for African reality TV?
Thu 23 Jun 2022
Why are we seeing more glitzy African reality shows on our screens?
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Is social media disinformation a threat to Kenya鈥檚 election?
Wed 22 Jun 2022
A series of studies have found high levels of false information circulating online
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Fifty years after a deadly ethnic conflict, can Burundi find closure?
Tue 21 Jun 2022
Thousands of people were killed in ethnic violence but victims are still seeking answers
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Why is Belgium handing over Patrice Lumumba鈥檚 tooth to the DRC?
Mon 20 Jun 2022
The Congolese independence hero's body was destroyed after he was killed by firing squad
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Why are the Maasai being relocated in Tanzania?
Fri 17 Jun 2022
A land dispute between the Maasai and the Tanzanian government recently turned violent
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Why is Afrikaans such a controversial language in South Africa?
Thu 16 Jun 2022
Ryanair has come under fire for using Afrikaans as a test. What was behind this move?
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Why is cryptocurrency so controversial?
Wed 15 Jun 2022
Three African countries feature in the global top 10 list for crypto-ownership
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Why is the UK-Rwanda asylum deal so controversial?
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Mixed reactions as courts rule UK government鈥檚 first flight to Rwanda can go ahead
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Are African children being exploited for Chinese entertainment?
Mon 13 Jun 2022
Why are some Chinese paying for videos exploiting African children?
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Can Nigerians feel safe after Owo church attack?
Fri 10 Jun 2022
At least 40 people were killed after gunmen opened fire during a Catholic mass
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What do the Gupta arrests mean for South Africa?
Thu 9 Jun 2022
South Africa wants to extradite the brothers accused of corruption by the government
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Can Lagos manage without its commercial motorbikes?
Wed 8 Jun 2022
Lagos has banned use of its motorbike taxis over safety concerns
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Is Monkeypox really an issue for Africa?
Tue 7 Jun 2022
The WHO has raised concerns 鈥� but why now when there鈥檝e been cases since the 1970s?
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How close is East Africa to an integrated rail system?
Mon 6 Jun 2022
In 2004, governments pledged to rebuild and connect railway services across the region
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Does Kenya鈥檚 police force have a problem with suicide?
Fri 3 Jun 2022
Concerns have been raised about the pressures on the mental health of police officers
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Why can鈥檛 people living with albinism feel safe in Malawi?
Thu 2 Jun 2022
People have been killed because of the belief that body parts can bring wealth and luck
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Why is Turkey sending drones to Niger?
Wed 1 Jun 2022
Niger is hoping a new drone base will help in the fight against militants
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Who are M23?
Tue 31 May 2022
The Democratic Republic of Congo鈥檚 rebel group M23 are back 鈥� what do they want?
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Why is Zimbabwe trying to get rid of some of its elephants?
Mon 30 May 2022
Is it possible to have too many elephants? Zimbabwe seems to think so
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How can South Africa鈥檚 KwaZulu Natal province flood-proof itself?
Fri 27 May 2022
In the last month, more than 400 people have been killed in floods
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Why has flooding in KwaZulu-Natal been so devastating?
Thu 26 May 2022
More than 400 people have died in recent floods
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What鈥檚 behind the violence in Kenya鈥檚 Marsabit region?
Wed 25 May 2022
The area is under a one month curfew after an increase in violence and deaths
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Do we need to talk more about menstruation?
Tue 24 May 2022
Campaigners are calling for us to talk about it as a normal part of life
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Why is it so hard for single women to rent in Egypt?
Mon 23 May 2022
Doormen hassling you and a ban on visits - if you're even able to find somewhere to rent
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Can Guinea鈥檚 military be persuaded to hand over power?
Fri 20 May 2022
The military regime says it needs 36 more months before a transition to civilian rule
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Could trash help solve Zambia鈥檚 fuel shortages?
Thu 19 May 2022
One entrepreneur鈥檚 project which makes fuel from plastic
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What could a return of US troops mean for Somalia?
Wed 18 May 2022
President Biden has approved the deployment nearly 18 months after US forces left
