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.
Episodes to download
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What next after the COP26 climate summit?
Fri 19 Nov 2021
Does the COP26 summit give Africa something to build on?
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Why is Kampala coming under attack?
Thu 18 Nov 2021
Suicide bombers killed three people in Uganda鈥檚 capital this week
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Can Ghana protect its coasts from tidal waves?
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Three tidal surges have left thousands displaced this year
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Why are there fewer organ transplants in South Africa?
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Around 5000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in South Africa
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Can southern Africa protect its rhinos?
Mon 15 Nov 2021
Botswana is taking action after a surge in rhino poaching
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Why are Kenyan schools on fire?
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Dozens of schools across Kenya have seen fires in recent weeks
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Can Ethiopia鈥檚 history help explain today鈥檚 conflict?
Thu 11 Nov 2021
The conflict in Ethiopia started a year ago, but has it鈥檚 roots in modern history
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Why are Uganda鈥檚 coffee exports booming?
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Uganda鈥檚 coffee producers have taken advantage of disruption in the market
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How tough is it to be a teacher in Zimbabwe?
Tue 9 Nov 2021
Teachers say their salaries no longer cover the cost of living in Zimbabwe
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Is the British army still welcome in Kenya?
Mon 8 Nov 2021
The family of Agnes Wanjiru believe she was killed by a British soldier
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What does climate change mean for African women?
Fri 5 Nov 2021
Research suggests that women are more vulnerable to our changing environment
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Why have drivers been stranded at Zimbabwe's border?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
When a new toll was introduced for trucks, some drivers were stuck in queues for days
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How is cricket fueling South Africa鈥檚 race debate?
Wed 3 Nov 2021
South Africa鈥檚 cricket team have been told to take the knee before matches
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Will Sudan ever get its hard fought democracy?
Tue 2 Nov 2021
A military takeover is threatening Sudan鈥檚 democratic transition
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Is the COP26 summit all about the money?
Mon 1 Nov 2021
Global leaders are meeting to tackle climate change. Will they bring their cheque books?
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Why is COP26 summit important for Africa?
Fri 29 Oct 2021
World leaders are meeting to make decisions on climate change
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Is it time to take a dip in the sea?
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Africa boasts beautiful coastlines and waters鈥o we enjoy them enough?
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Is South Africa ready to give up coal?
Wed 27 Oct 2021
South Africa鈥檚 coal powered electricity grid is unreliable鈥ut upgrading is expensive
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Are Uganda鈥檚 children missing the classroom?
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Uganda closed schools due to the pandemic in March 2020鈥ome haven鈥檛 reopened since
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Can Nigeria reign in 鈥渃ult鈥� gangs?
Mon 25 Oct 2021
A network of secret societies formed in universities in the 70s
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As France departs, is Mali turning to Russian mercenaries?
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Does France鈥檚 troop withdrawal from Mali open the door for Russia?
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Why are young South Africans voting outside racial lines?
Wed 20 Oct 2021
When South Africans go to the polls can they vote outside their racial group?
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12 months on from 鈥楨nd SARS鈥� where does Nigeria stand?
Tue 19 Oct 2021
One year on from the 鈥楨nd SARS鈥� protests where is Nigeria heading?
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What needs to be done to tackle gender based violence?
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Have pandemic restrictions fueled a 'shadow pandemic' of violence in the home ?
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Why are prices skyrocketing in Kenya?
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Higher fuel prices have got people feeling the pinch
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Why can't Kenya and Somalia sort their sea border dispute?
Fri 15 Oct 2021
The two neighbours have very different ideas about their sea border
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Is Congolese rumba being put on the map?
Wed 13 Oct 2021
The buzzing musical genre has been around for more than 70 years
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Is Africa's space age ready for blast off?
Wed 13 Oct 2021
African countries plan to launch more satellites than ever over the next five years
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Why do young Africans continue to care about Thomas Sankara?
Tue 12 Oct 2021
More than 30 years after his death, Sankara is still cherished by people across Africa
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Can extra school help students catch up?
Mon 11 Oct 2021
Students have missed out on school thanks to Covid. Will extra hours help them catch up?
