Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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How did Nelson Mandela reconcile his warring bodyguards?
Boxing Day 2022
Nelson Mandela’s bodyguards look back at his legacy
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How are people in Cameroon coming together to celebrate Christmas?
Fri 23 Dec 2022
Cameroonians are preparing for Christmas in a crippling conflict and rising cost of living
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How are South Africa’s homeless facing Christmas?
Thu 22 Dec 2022
On the streets of Durban, at least 4000 people are without shelter this year
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How much of our biodiversity is at risk?
Wed 21 Dec 2022
As COP15 summit ends, will the agreed plan on biodiversity yield results?
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What does Tunisia’s low election turnout mean for President Kais Saied?
Tue 20 Dec 2022
Just 11.2% of eligible voters took part in Saturday’s parliamentary elections
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How are new traditions helping protect Kenya’s lions?
Mon 19 Dec 2022
Young Maasai now compete in sports competitions rather than hunting lions
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Can Cyril Ramaphosa hold on to power?
Fri 16 Dec 2022
The ANC is meeting to decide who will lead the party…and South Africa
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What does Africa gain from its relationship with the US?
Thu 15 Dec 2022
President Joe Biden is hosting a three-day US Africa summit
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How did one woman fight her enslavement in Niger?
Wed 14 Dec 2022
Hadizatou Mani spent a decade enslaved to a wealthy man from the age of 12
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Is sugarcane the answer to Africa's electricity problems?
Tue 13 Dec 2022
Eswatini is using waste from sugar production to power the national grid
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Are African coaches the secret to Africa’s football success?
Mon 12 Dec 2022
Morocco have become the first African team to qualify for a World Cup semi-final
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Why is a new oil pipeline between Uganda and Tanzania controversial?
Fri 9 Dec 2022
Some people believe it is a great investment, others want to see it scrapped
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Can Kenya run away from doping troubles?
Thu 8 Dec 2022
Kenya recently evaded a ban from taking part in athletics competitions
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How has Malawi’s fight against corruption become so controversial?
Wed 7 Dec 2022
Deputy President has been charged with corruption. His supporters say it’s all political
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Does Africa need its own space satellite programmes?
Tue 6 Dec 2022
Some African countries have launched satellite programmes, is it money well spent?
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Can Cyril Ramaphosa survive a raging political scandal?
Mon 5 Dec 2022
South Africa’s President has said he won’t resign over money stolen from his farm
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What should justice look like for survivors of sexual violence?
Fri 2 Dec 2022
Survivors from around the world came to London to demand reparations and accountability
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Can Kenya afford to lead the DRC peace process?
Thu 1 Dec 2022
Kenya is steering the East African Community negotiations and sending enforcement forces
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Why are premature babies less likely to survive in South Sudan?
Wed 30 Nov 2022
Doctors are working with very few resources – including incubators
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Why are some South Africans returning home?
Tue 29 Nov 2022
The UN says over 900, 000 South Africans lived overseas by 2020, but many are returning
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Why are Liberians upset with President Weah?
Mon 28 Nov 2022
Liberians say they are unhappy with President George Weah’s recent trips abroad
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Is Uganda getting its Ebola outbreak under control?
Fri 25 Nov 2022
Schools are closing two weeks early to help prevent the spread
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Do bans on skin lightening products actually work?
Thu 24 Nov 2022
Cameroon’s government announced a ban on skin lightening products but is it working?
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How can Ethiopia respond to a new malaria threat?
Wed 23 Nov 2022
A new invasive species of mosquito is helping the disease spread in some cities
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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.