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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Is it time for African jewellery to shine?
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Does the continent have what it takes to cash in on its jewellery-making skills?
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Will Africa triumph at the Tokyo Olympics?
Mon 19 Jul 2021
After a year long delay, the games start this month.
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How did riots in South Africa get so bad?
Fri 16 Jul 2021
Looting and violence. A level of unrest not seen in years. What’s it all about?
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Why is money worth so little in Zimbabwe?
Thu 15 Jul 2021
Zimbabweans are having to stretch their dollars to get by. But why is that?
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Why does Uganda want to track your car?
Wed 14 Jul 2021
A tracking device in every car and motorbike in Uganda. How feasible is that?
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What is illegal mining doing to South Africa?
Tue 13 Jul 2021
A dangerous industry that costs the country millions of dollars.
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Has Tanzania changed its tune on Covid?
Mon 12 Jul 2021
Has Tanzania transformed its pandemic response?
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Does South Sudan have reason to celebrate?
Fri 9 Jul 2021
It’s been ten years since South Sudan became an independent nation.
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Is Jacob Zuma in prison yet?
Thu 8 Jul 2021
The future of the former president hangs in the balance. But how did we get here?
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How did food get so expensive in Nigeria?
Wed 7 Jul 2021
Rising prices have made it harder for many Nigerians to fill their shopping baskets.
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What now for Eswatini’s king?
Tue 6 Jul 2021
Has a wave of pro-democracy protests in Eswatini brought about any change?
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Is Cameroon ready for the Africa Cup of Nations?
Mon 5 Jul 2021
Country to host the tournament in 2022
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Who’s Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu?
Fri 2 Jul 2021
Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been arrested. What does this mean for Nigeria?
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Is African animation booming?
Thu 1 Jul 2021
African animation is in its infancy - but cartoons from the continent are travelling far.
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Why are Eritrean Christians under pressure?
Wed 30 Jun 2021
Catholic schools are being seized by the Eritrean state – but why exactly?
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Why do we keep shutting down the internet?
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Internet shutdowns are becoming more common in parts of Africa. How come?
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Why are luxury flats in demand in Nigeria?
Mon 28 Jun 2021
Luxury property boom despite a poor economy.
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Can Mozambique’s insurgency be solved?
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Four years of an Islamist insurgency. Mozambique’s had enough – but what’s the way out?
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Can 5 million trees make a difference?
Thu 24 Jun 2021
Ghana vowed to plant millions of trees to tackle climate change. Will it work?
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How can drones help Togolese farmers?
Wed 23 Jun 2021
Togolese farmers are trying out drones – but what difference will they make?
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Why are Russian mercenaries in the CAR?
Tue 22 Jun 2021
How did a private military firm from Russia end up in the Central African Republic?
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Is South Sudan the new king of the hoops?
Fri 18 Jun 2021
South Sudan has suddenly got pretty hot at basketball. How come?
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What to expect from Ethiopia’s election?
Thu 17 Jun 2021
A much awaited election is about to happen in Ethiopia. Why does it matter?
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Is cannabis Africa’s next big crop?
Wed 16 Jun 2021
Could cannabis ever become one of Africa’s top exports?
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Is climate change hurting our mental health?
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Climate change is reshaping our world. But how’s it affecting our mental health?
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Why is Covid on the rise again in Africa?
Mon 14 Jun 2021
Concern over new infections real and rising
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How is Africa doing with solar power?
Fri 11 Jun 2021
Millions across Africa have no access to electricity. Could solar power be the answer?
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Why are African politicians so old?
Thu 10 Jun 2021
Is it time for younger generations to take charge of the continent’s fate?
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Can Ivorians forgive Laurent Gbagbo?
Wed 9 Jun 2021
The former president is returning to Ivory Coast. Will he get a hero’s welcome?
