Africa Daily Podcast
Africa Daily has now come to an end. But do listen to Focus on Africa for all the big stories and for the African perspective on major global news. Hosted by Audrey Brown and ready by late afternoon every weekday. Search for Focus on Africa, wherever you get your ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ podcasts.
Episodes to download
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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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
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Why does West Africa have so few women in politics?
Wed 12 Oct 2022
Three women talk about the obstacles they’ve faced in their political careers
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Will Kenya benefit from GMOs?
Tue 11 Oct 2022
Kenya has lifted a ten year ban on genetically modified foods
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Why are some students from Ukraine being rejected in Ghana?
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Hundreds of students in Ukraine are not able to continue their studies in Ghana
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How is Zambia reducing the cost of living?
Fri 7 Oct 2022
The cost of basic goods and services have been slashed in response to a strong currency
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Can Lesotho’s election restore political stability?
Thu 6 Oct 2022
People in Lesotho are heading to the polls after 10 years of upheaval
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Why can’t Nigeria stop mob justice?
Wed 5 Oct 2022
We hear from the father of one of the ‘Aluu 4’, murdered by a mob ten years ago.
