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 Africa build its own AI ecosystem?
Today
Diverse languages and poor infrastructure remain a challenge
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Why are some people dismissive of Afcon?
Friday
A TV debate about Salah鈥檚 talent led to an online spat about the Africa Cup of Nations
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Is Zimbabwe's president Emmerson Mnangagwa set for a third term?
Thursday
Zimbabweans will vote for a new president at a national election in 2028
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Can Sudan feed itself in the future?
Wednesday
We discuss the challenges which stop fertile land being used for food production
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DRC Conflict: What happened during Goma鈥檚 prison break?
Last Tuesday
It鈥檚 believed more than 150 women prisoners were killed when a fire broke out.
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How has the hike in data and mobile phone call prices affected Nigerians?
Last Monday
Telecommunication firms raised their prices, some services increased by 50%
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How is Muhsin Hendricks鈥� murder affecting queer Muslim communities across Africa?
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Muhsin Hendricks, the world鈥檚 first openly gay imam, was recently killed in South Africa
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Is it possible to run a successful business in the war-torn DRCongo?
Thu 20 Feb 2025
M23 rebels recently took over Bukavu, having already captured Goma in the DRC
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Should more men train to be midwives?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Robert Aule has helped to deliver more than 500 babies in Kenya
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Why is writer Taban Lo Liyong not ready to stop working?
Tue 18 Feb 2025
鈥淭he writers of our time who used to criticise the government are no longer there鈥�
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Is Africa鈥檚 trade relationship with the United States under threat?
Mon 17 Feb 2025
President Trump has hit several countries, including China and Canada, with tariffs
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Can technology and urban greening cool Sierra Leone鈥檚 scorching heat?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Extreme heat affects daily life, health and the economy in the country
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Are South Africa and the United States reaching the end of their relationship?
Thu 13 Feb 2025
The US recently suspended its financial aid to South Africa over political differences
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What's fuelling the success of women's football Morocco?
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Girls can be seen playing and enjoying the beautiful game in their neighbourhoods
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How have Goma鈥檚 residents reacted to M23 takeover?
Tue 11 Feb 2025
鈥淭hey have declared a curfew. The Congolese are not used to this.鈥�
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What鈥檚 at stake for Africa if Trump shuts down USAID?
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Humanitarian programmes around the world are at risk following US foreign aid cuts
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Can South Sudan break the cycle of cholera outbreaks?
Fri 7 Feb 2025
South Sudan is battling a cholera outbreak with nearly 500 deaths.
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What do plans to resume drilling for oil in Ogoniland mean for people there?
Thu 6 Feb 2025
Nigeria鈥檚 president has announced plans to resume the exploration of crude oil
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Why are so many countries involved in the DR Congo conflict?
Wed 5 Feb 2025
Rwanda accuses South Africa of sending its troops to the DRC for dubious reasons
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Ethiopia: what鈥檚 at issue in the Somali region of Ogaden?
Tue 4 Feb 2025
The ONLF says it鈥檚 rethinking its 2018 peace deal with the government
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Can Africa get rid of rabies?
Mon 3 Feb 2025
鈥淚t is 100% deadly once symptoms appear, but it is also 100% preventable"
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How did Ghana鈥檚 鈥楳aths Queen鈥� become a global maths icon?
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Dr Angela Tabiri was the first African to win 鈥楾he Big Internet Math Off'
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Has Ethiopia鈥檚 electric vehicle policy paid off?
Thu 30 Jan 2025
In 2024, Ethiopia banned the importation of non-electric vehicles - a world first
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Will the victims of apartheid violence see justice in South Africa?
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Victims of apartheid era political violence have taken president Cyril Ramaphosa to court
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Does Africa need stock markets?
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Mpho Lakaje hears from the head of the Ghana Stock Exchange
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How can Africa鈥檚 rural population be 鈥榩owered up鈥�?
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Around 600 million Africans do not have access to electricity
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What does President Trump鈥檚 re-election mean for Africa?
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Cuts to foreign aid and plans to withdraw from the WHO have raised major concerns
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How did Somali refugees make sambusas a hit in Minnesota?
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Hoyo are sharing Somali cuisine with schools across Minnesota
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Is South Africa鈥檚 Julius Malema losing his popularity?
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Julius Malema is known for advocating economic equality between black and white people
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Can chess change lives in Africa?
Tue 21 Jan 2025
The Ugandan 'Queen of Katwe' coach Robert Katende explains why everyone should play chess
