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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What should be done to support Africa鈥檚 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 鈥渞emain united鈥� 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
鈥淎s a person with disabilities, sport gives you purpose and inspiration鈥�
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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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Who鈥檚 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 Africa鈥檚 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 Senegal鈥檚 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
鈥淢any people - immigrants, Muslims - are too scared to go outside"
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What鈥檚 the legacy of Caf鈥檚 Issa Hayatou?
Fri 16 Aug 2024
The former president of the Confederation of African Football will be buried today
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Will Eswatini鈥檚 king and pro-democracy activists ever find common ground?
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Two pro-democracy MPs were recently given lengthy jail sentences
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Why has Mpox been declared a public health emergency?
Wed 14 Aug 2024
鈥淚t鈥檚 a clarion call to action... we can no longer afford to be reactive"
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Why is testing for diseases so hard to access in Africa?
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Less than 20% of Africa鈥檚 population has access to quality diagnostics
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Why are more women in Africa choosing long term contraceptive methods?
Mon 12 Aug 2024
The UN say 19% of women want to delay or prevent pregnancy but can't access contraception
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What鈥檚 behind the protests in Africa this week?
Fri 9 Aug 2024
People have taken to the streets in Nigeria, Kenya and Somalia to show their frustration
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Why is a South African model with Nigerian roots being targeted?
Thu 8 Aug 2024
Chidimma Adetshina has a Nigerian father and a mother with Mozambican ties
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How can Lagos become more climate resilient?
Wed 7 Aug 2024
It's the least climate-resilient city in Africa according to an ex-environment minister
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Is South Sudan ready for elections this year?
Tue 6 Aug 2024
South Sudan has set the date of 22nd December for elections, but many challenges remain
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How easy is it to be a female surfer in Africa?
Mon 5 Aug 2024
Two women surfers tell us about their life riding the waves
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Is it the end of the road for former South African president Jacob Zuma?
Fri 2 Aug 2024
Last month the African National Congress (ANC) expelled its former president Jacob Zuma
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Where do Africa鈥檚 Gen Z's turn to for help with mental health challenges?
Thu 1 Aug 2024
Young Kenyans seeking help often struggle to find mental health support
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Why has an ambush in central Somalia raised concerns over weapon security?
Wed 31 Jul 2024
Machine guns and rocket propelled grenades were seized during the attack in Abudwaq
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Should African countries claim players who were born in Europe?
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Both Morocco and Equatorial Guinea wanted Barcelona star Lamine Yamal to play for them
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Why did a luxury watch manufacturer face ridicule on his road to success?
Mon 29 Jul 2024
After hawking watches in traffic jams, Anthony Dzamefe now sells his own to celebrities
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What can Africa expect from the Paris Olympics?
Fri 26 Jul 2024
The Olympics officially open today, 329 gold medals will be awarded in 32 sports
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Why are millions at risk of starvation in Tigray?
Thu 25 Jul 2024
A 成人快手 investigation reveals over 2 million people in Tigray are at risk of starvation
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How is Botswana building its first space satellite?
Wed 24 Jul 2024
In February 2025 Botswana is expected to launch its very first space satellite
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Lenacapavir: could new HIV drug help end the pandemic?
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Recent trials found the drug protected young women with a twice yearly injection
