Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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How can the treatment of clubfoot be improved across Africa?
Tue 22 Nov 2022
The first African conference on the congenital condition is being held in South Africa
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Was COP27 a success for Africa?
Mon 21 Nov 2022
A ‘loss and damage’ fund was included in the deal – to the relief of African delegates
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Can African teams triumph at the World Cup?
Fri 18 Nov 2022
Cameroon, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal and Ghana are ready for kick off in Qatar
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Why are so few men choosing vasectomy?
Thu 17 Nov 2022
The surgical procedure is considered a reliable form of birth control
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What goes on behind the scenes at peace talks?
Wed 16 Nov 2022
“Trust-building is the cornerstone for any successful mediation”
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Is power sharing a good system of governance for Africa?
Tue 15 Nov 2022
Can coalition governments take African societies forward? Some are sceptical.
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COP27: Why aren’t Green parties doing well in elections?
Mon 14 Nov 2022
Green issues have risen up the agenda. So why hasn’t that translated to election success?
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The Instagram scammer – Who is Hushpuppi?
Fri 11 Nov 2022
Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in the US
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How is climate change affecting livelihoods in Africa?
Thu 10 Nov 2022
Climate change is forcing millions to go hungry and children are dropping out of school
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Can Mali solve insecurity in the country’s north?
Wed 9 Nov 2022
Unions have called a strike in one region to protest the government’s approach
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What changes can the new HIV/AIDS drug bring?
Tue 8 Nov 2022
A new injectable drug against HIV/AIDS is on the way
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Will COP 27 count for Africa ?
Mon 7 Nov 2022
Thousands will gather for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt
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What next after Ethiopia's peace deal?
Fri 4 Nov 2022
Two years after the war started, there is now a ceasefire and disarmament deal
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Why have many African currencies slumped to record lows?
Thu 3 Nov 2022
Ghana’s cedi has been described as one of the world’s worst performing currencies
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What’s the significance of Brazil’s Lula win for Africa?
Wed 2 Nov 2022
Brazil and African countries have had strong ties, will this make a comeback with Lula?
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What’s behind the latest attack in Somalia?
Tue 1 Nov 2022
At least 120 died in the deadliest attack in five years
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What’s the true story behind Malawi mass grave?
Mon 31 Oct 2022
A mass grave discovered in Malawi has put the migration route in the spotlight
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What has synthetic hair got to do with climate change?
Fri 28 Oct 2022
Do you know the effects of synthetic hair on the environment?
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Why has Lesotho’s Famo music scene become deadly?
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Artists and fans affiliated with Lesotho’s Famo music have been killed in recent times
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Why is travel more difficult on an African passport?
Wed 26 Oct 2022
African travellers are more likely to need a visa
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How much has changed in Sudan since the 2021 military coup?
Tue 25 Oct 2022
Last October the military led by General al-Burhan took control of the government
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Are some boarding schools damaging students’ mental health?
Mon 24 Oct 2022
A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork
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Are some boarding schools damaging students’ mental health?
Mon 24 Oct 2022
A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork
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What does President Tshisekedi have to say about climate, M23 and Messi?
Fri 21 Oct 2022
President Tshisekedi tells the ѿý that relations with President Kagame remain cold
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Is enough being done to stop Meningitis in Africa?
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Covid-19 has delayed the vaccination of more than 50 million children
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Why is the flooding in Nigeria so bad this year?
Wed 19 Oct 2022
More than 600 people have died in the worst flooding for a decade
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Why are so many young women being diagnosed with HIV?
Tue 18 Oct 2022
Young women are three times more likely to acquire HIV than their male counterparts
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Are South Africa’s power cuts an opportunity for business?
Mon 17 Oct 2022
The lack of a reliable national power supply is forcing many people to find alternatives
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What do you know about Street Child World Cup?
Fri 14 Oct 2022
Another World Cup is taking place in Doha now, but do you know about it?
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Why is this Burkina Faso town under siege?
Thu 13 Oct 2022
Djibo residents say they are starving due to a blockade by jihadist insurgents