Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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Ten years on…what legacy did Mandela leave behind?
Tue 5 Dec 2023
Nelson Mandela died on the 5th of December 2013, surrounded by his loved ones
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Malawi: why go and work in a war zone?
Mon 4 Dec 2023
What are the reasons some Malawians want to work in Israel?
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What are the key priorities for African leaders at COP28?
Fri 1 Dec 2023
Will the pledges of western nations be followed with hard cash?
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Did the authorities in the Horn of Africa ignore flood warnings?
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Around 700,000 people have been displaced by El Nino related floods in Somalia
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Is the grass greener outside Nigeria?
Wed 29 Nov 2023
The term “Japa” has become synonymous with the dream to leave Nigeria
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Why is cholera still killing people?
Tue 28 Nov 2023
A few thousand people have died of cholera across Africa in the last year
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Why does Lesotho have an alarming suicide rate?
Mon 27 Nov 2023
A recent study shows that Lesotho recorded 87.5 deaths per 100 000 people
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Is Mali’s government in control of the north?
Fri 24 Nov 2023
The army has taken back the military base in Kidal - but can it really hold the region?
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How is one man dismantling Zimbabwe’s opposition party?
Thu 23 Nov 2023
32 MPs have lost seats because of a man who claims he is their acting Secretary General
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Which countries will soon get the malaria vaccine?
Wed 22 Nov 2023
12 countries in Africa will receive 18 million doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine
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Rainbow revisited: a musical reflection on the Rainbow Nation
Tue 21 Nov 2023
“For me music is a natural sort of therapy”
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Should we change public names associated with colonialism?
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Some in South Africa want the Springboks’ name and colours to be changed
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How do we prevent sex trafficking in Africa?
Fri 17 Nov 2023
A survivor shares her story and how her life changed when she went from Nigeria to Dubai
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Why are thousands of people fleeing Darfur?
Thu 16 Nov 2023
“Those who are not killed are hiding.” Witnesses describe bodies scattered on the road.
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Will the election in Madagascar bring any change?
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana renew their rivalry to run for the presidency
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What can the humble cassette tape tell us about Somali culture?
Tue 14 Nov 2023
From the 1970s to 90s Somalis used cassettes to stay in contact.
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How are those displaced by Ghana’s floods managing a month on?
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Around 26,000 people were left homeless after a ‘controlled spillage’ from two dams
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Why are people rushing to catch the train in Lagos?
Fri 10 Nov 2023
A new light rail is cutting people’s commute but can it keep up with demand?
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Can taking to the water beat the Lagos commute?
Thu 9 Nov 2023
People are turning to ferries to avoid the nightmare traffic in Africa’s biggest city
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Who will benefit from Kenya’s new universal healthcare plans?
Wed 8 Nov 2023
President William Ruto has approved legislation to make healthcare more affordable
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What do Kenyans make of King Charles’ recent state visit to Kenya?
Tue 7 Nov 2023
Their visit coincided with Kenya's upcoming 60th independence anniversary
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Why has there been political unrest in Mozambique?
Mon 6 Nov 2023
Violence started shortly after the October 11th municipal elections
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Are Nigerians betting on a quick fix to the cost of living?
Fri 3 Nov 2023
People in Lagos are turning to sports betting to make some extra cash
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What role can the private sector play in Africa’s refugee crisis?
Thu 2 Nov 2023
The number of Africans who are displaced has risen and now totals over 40 million people
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How are Nigerians navigating the turbulent economy?
Wed 1 Nov 2023
High fuel prices and soaring inflation mean people can buy less for their naira
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Where does Africa stand on the Israel-Gaza war?
Tue 31 Oct 2023
A closer look at Africa’s stance with the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict
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How has Nigeria changed since the election?
Mon 30 Oct 2023
A lot has happened since Alan’s last visit during the run up to the election in February
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What role can sport play in unifying a once divided nation?
Fri 27 Oct 2023
In 1995, Nelson Mandela used rugby to unite South Africans
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Does recreational cycling have a future in Africa?
Thu 26 Oct 2023
How can many more Africans take up recreational cycling?
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The episode where the daughters take over
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Lorry driver Craig Phakathi took his daughter Bhule to work on a 5-day trip