Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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What does a unified armed forces mean for South Sudan?
Wed 31 Aug 2022
Troops graduating into South Sudan’s armed forces previously belonged to rival factions
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Why has fighting broken out again in Tigray?
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Since March there’s been a humanitarian truce in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia
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Why are children dying from measles in Zimbabwe?
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Nearly 160 children have died in an outbreak of the disease in the east of the country
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Should UN peacekeepers remain in Africa?
Fri 26 Aug 2022
Some people say there have been critical failures in peacekeeping operations
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Why are Zimbabwean migrants taking South Africa’s government to court?
Thu 25 Aug 2022
The migrants are challenging a decision to send many of them back home
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Why are Zimbabwean workers being forced to leave South Africa?
Wed 24 Aug 2022
The government is withdrawing a permit which allows thousands of migrants to work in SA
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What’s at stake in Angola’s election?
Tue 23 Aug 2022
The race is between two main political parties which face their closest battle yet
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Why do so many young people want to leave Africa?
Mon 22 Aug 2022
A recent survey found that more than half of 18-24 year olds in Africa want to emigrate
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Can Sierra Leone's new land laws end the ‘resource curse’?
Fri 19 Aug 2022
The new laws will give communities power to veto mining, farming and industrial projects
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Is Uganda ready to start performing organ transplants?
Thu 18 Aug 2022
A new law is being considered as part of plans to offer transplant operations in Kampala
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What does the election result mean for Kenya?
Wed 17 Aug 2022
William Ruto was announced winner but Raila Odinga says he will challenge result in court
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Can South Africa solve its Zama Zama issues?
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Zama Zamas are reportedly behind some of the country's most shocking recent crimes
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Who are South Africa’s Zama Zamas?
Mon 15 Aug 2022
Who are the people reportedly behind some of country’s recent heinous crimes?
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How did Kenyans in the diaspora cast their vote?
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Votes could be cast at embassies in 12 countries for Tuesday’s election
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What does the future hold for Africa’s megacities?
Thu 11 Aug 2022
Lagos is predicted to be the most populous city in the world by 2100
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How ready is East Africa for electric vehicles?
Wed 10 Aug 2022
The region has ambitious plans to go electric, but how feasible are they?
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Why is obesity on the rise in Africa?
Tue 9 Aug 2022
1 in 5 adults in Kenya, Libya and South Africa will be obese by December 2023
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How does President Museveni see the future of Uganda?
Fri 5 Aug 2022
Alan Kasujja asks President Museveni about the cost of living & the future of politics
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How does President Museveni see relations with the West and Russia?
Thu 4 Aug 2022
Alan Kasujja speaks to Uganda’s president about relations with global partners
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Can artificial intelligence better serve African languages?
Wed 3 Aug 2022
African languages continue to be left behind in artificial intelligence revolution
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Can Uganda solve the cost of living crisis?
Mon 1 Aug 2022
Uganda’s treasury says the financial situation will get worse before it gets better
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How is the rising cost of living impacting Ugandans?
Fri 29 Jul 2022
In the markets and canteens of Kampala, price hikes are starting to bite
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How do political dynasties impact African politics?
Thu 28 Jul 2022
Kenya goes to the polls on August 9 to choose a new president
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What does Russia want from Africa?
Wed 27 Jul 2022
Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is visiting African countries to bolster support
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Is it still safe to hang out at South Africa’s taverns?
Tue 26 Jul 2022
In the past month, 25 people have been killed at taverns across the country
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Does South Africa have a problem with teenage drinking?
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Last month, 21 teenagers died at a tavern in the city of East London
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What’s stopping Africans from winning Tour de France?
Fri 22 Jul 2022
Very few Africans have succeeded in Tour de France over the years
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What’s the problem with South Africa’s water supply?
Thu 21 Jul 2022
The Eastern Cape province has been dealing with water shortages for months