Africa Daily Podcast
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Can Lagos manage without its commercial motorbikes?
Wed 8 Jun 2022
Lagos has banned use of its motorbike taxis over safety concerns
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Is Monkeypox really an issue for Africa?
Tue 7 Jun 2022
The WHO has raised concerns 鈥� but why now when there鈥檝e been cases since the 1970s?
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How close is East Africa to an integrated rail system?
Mon 6 Jun 2022
In 2004, governments pledged to rebuild and connect railway services across the region
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Does Kenya鈥檚 police force have a problem with suicide?
Fri 3 Jun 2022
Concerns have been raised about the pressures on the mental health of police officers
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Why can鈥檛 people living with albinism feel safe in Malawi?
Thu 2 Jun 2022
People have been killed because of the belief that body parts can bring wealth and luck
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Why is Turkey sending drones to Niger?
Wed 1 Jun 2022
Niger is hoping a new drone base will help in the fight against militants
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Who are M23?
Tue 31 May 2022
The Democratic Republic of Congo鈥檚 rebel group M23 are back 鈥� what do they want?
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Why is Zimbabwe trying to get rid of some of its elephants?
Mon 30 May 2022
Is it possible to have too many elephants? Zimbabwe seems to think so
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How can South Africa鈥檚 KwaZulu Natal province flood-proof itself?
Fri 27 May 2022
In the last month, more than 400 people have been killed in floods
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Why has flooding in KwaZulu-Natal been so devastating?
Thu 26 May 2022
More than 400 people have died in recent floods
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What鈥檚 behind the violence in Kenya鈥檚 Marsabit region?
Wed 25 May 2022
The area is under a one month curfew after an increase in violence and deaths
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Do we need to talk more about menstruation?
Tue 24 May 2022
Campaigners are calling for us to talk about it as a normal part of life
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Why is it so hard for single women to rent in Egypt?
Mon 23 May 2022
Doormen hassling you and a ban on visits - if you're even able to find somewhere to rent
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Can Guinea鈥檚 military be persuaded to hand over power?
Fri 20 May 2022
The military regime says it needs 36 more months before a transition to civilian rule
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Could trash help solve Zambia鈥檚 fuel shortages?
Thu 19 May 2022
One entrepreneur鈥檚 project which makes fuel from plastic
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What could a return of US troops mean for Somalia?
Wed 18 May 2022
President Biden has approved the deployment nearly 18 months after US forces left
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Could Kenya get its first female Vice President?
Tue 17 May 2022
One man, one woman: we look at the strategy behind Kenya鈥檚 VP election choices
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What role do monarchs play in Africa?
Mon 16 May 2022
Preparations are underway for the coronation of King Misusulu Zulu in South Africa
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What do long awaited elections mean for Somalia? Part 2
Fri 13 May 2022
The next president will be chosen by MPs at a secure location on Sunday
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What do long awaited elections mean for Somalia? Part 1
Thu 12 May 2022
After long delays, a new president will be elected on Sunday
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How hard is it for single mothers in business?
Wed 11 May 2022
A Kenyan woman has won recognition for her work mentoring other single parents
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How can Africa make the best of its energy resources?
Tue 10 May 2022
Many European nations are looking to Africa for an alternative energy supply to Russia
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Should we talk more about men and mental health?
Mon 9 May 2022
Two men tell us how they鈥檙e trying to break the silence around men's mental health
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What鈥檚 behind the feud between Botswana鈥檚 current and former Presidents?
Fri 6 May 2022
Former president, Ian Khama, is accused of unlawfully possessing firearms
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What do we know about the latest al-Shabab attack in Somalia?
Thu 5 May 2022
Al-Shabab claims to have killed 173 Burundian soldiers in a dawn attack
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How important is wildlife protection for Africa?
Wed 4 May 2022
鈥淭he judge says: 鈥榓re you really going to put your brother into prison for a monkey?鈥欌��
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Is press freedom changing in Ethiopia and Tanzania?
Tue 3 May 2022
World Press Freedom Day could mean different things for journalists in the two countries
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Why are people paying for 鈥榝ree鈥� education in Kenya?
Mon 2 May 2022
Many parents complain that they have to pay hidden fees and standards are low
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Could a new tax see Ghanaians go back to using cash?
Fri 29 Apr 2022
An 鈥榚-levy鈥� on most mobile money payments will come into effect on Sunday
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Why does Ebola keep re-occurring in the DRC?
Thu 28 Apr 2022
The Democratic Republic of Congo has once again declared an Ebola outbreak
