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 there snow and drought at the same time in Southern Africa?
Fri 27 Sep 2024
A few days ago, snow hit several parts of South Africa, claiming two lives
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Is democracy under threat in Tanzania?
Thu 26 Sep 2024
A number of opposition activists have been abducted β with one brutally murdered
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Can Nigeriaβs youth revive weaving traditions?
Wed 25 Sep 2024
βAs an artist your art needs to be able to feed you and your familyβ
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Why are people with albinism still being attacked and mutilated?
Tue 24 Sep 2024
There has been an increase of attacks on children with albinism in Madagascar
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How is the Mpox outbreak disrupting business in Africa?
Mon 23 Sep 2024
The outbreak has affected more than 29,000 people in 15 African countries
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What is it like to grow up with HIV?
Fri 20 Sep 2024
β'Donβt tell anyone!'β¦ I felt like I was the only person in the world living with HIVβ
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Are South Africaβs power cuts now a thing of the past?
Thu 19 Sep 2024
South Africa hasnβt had planned power cuts or load shedding in over four months
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Is China helping Africa realise its potential?
Wed 18 Sep 2024
President Xi Jinping pledged $50 billion for African development
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Can the rest of Africa learn from Kenyaβs school meals scheme?
Tue 17 Sep 2024
A Gates Foundation report says malnutrition is the βworldβs worst health crisisβ
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Should drought stricken African countries resort to wildlife for food?
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Drought has led to the deaths of animals and crops across Southern Africa this year
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Why is gender based violence so prevalent amongst women athletes?
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegeiβs funeral takes place this weekend
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Why does βthe Beastβ think education is key?
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Tendai Mtawarira was a fearsome opponent playing rugby β but now lobbies for children
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How civil war turned basketball stars into refugees
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Since 2002, Somalia's national basketball team players have met annually in Oregon, U.S.
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What is the βAfrican Initiativeβ?
Tue 10 Sep 2024
The Russian media organisation has offices in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
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How are survivors of the Derna flood coping?
Mon 9 Sep 2024
βMy uncle passed away, his wife, his three sons, I lost my best friendβ
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Why are there tensions in the Horn of Africa?
Fri 6 Sep 2024
Ethiopia is unhappy about Egypt deploying 10,000 peacekeeping soldiers to Somalia
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Will next monthβs election in Tunisia be free and fair?
Thu 5 Sep 2024
This week, three election candidates were named, but one of them has been arrested
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Can African countries stop coastal erosion?
Wed 4 Sep 2024
60% of Africaβs coastal land could disappear within the next 50 years
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Was the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala avoidable?
Tue 3 Sep 2024
Heavy rains triggered the disaster, burying many living in unsafe conditions
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What should be done to support Africaβs farmers?
Mon 2 Sep 2024
Farmers face deteriorating soil quality, rising prices and unreliable weather patterns
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What impact could Burkina Faso massacre have on military regime?
Fri 30 Aug 2024
The government urges people to βremain unitedβ behind army
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Why are some South Africans opposed to anti-immigrant campaigns?
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Earlier this month, foreign shop owners were once again targeted in Soweto
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What are the challenges Paralympians face?
Wed 28 Aug 2024
βAs a person with disabilities, sport gives you purpose and inspirationβ
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Is nationalism fuelling racist attacks against African migrants?
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Shops belonging to foreign nationals were recently targeted in the UK and South Africa
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How important is space travel for Africa?
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Alan speaks to Sara Sabry, who was the first African woman in space.
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Whoβs speaking up for African nations in the global battle against climate change?
Fri 23 Aug 2024
Africa faces severe climate challenges despite low emissions
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Why are farmers struggling to feed Africa?
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Two farmers discuss how drought, high costs and insecurity are impacting them.
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Can South Africaβs new e-hailing service succeed against Uber?
Wed 21 Aug 2024
The Shesha app was launched recently to compete against players like Uber and Bolt
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Are Senegalβs new government fulfilling their election pledges?
Tue 20 Aug 2024
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised a radical break from the past
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How are Africans in the UK feeling after the anti-immigrant riots?
Mon 19 Aug 2024
βMany people - immigrants, Muslims - are too scared to go outside"
