Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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Can electoral reform help stem corruption in South Africa?
Tue 12 Jul 2022
Chief Justice Zondo has suggested South Africans should directly elect their president
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Can Nigeria produce enough coconut?
Mon 11 Jul 2022
How can Nigeria be self-sufficient in coconut production?
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Can the conflict in DR Congo be brought under control?
Fri 8 Jul 2022
The presidents of Rwanda & DR Congo have agreed to de-escalate tensions over the conflict
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How can Africa produce more tennis stars?
Thu 7 Jul 2022
Tunisian Ons Jabeur continues to reach new tennis heights
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Why can’t South Africa keep the lights on?
Wed 6 Jul 2022
Scheduled power cuts recently increased to six hours per day to avoid grid collapse
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Is Covid-19 still a serious threat for Africa?
Tue 5 Jul 2022
Many countries have dropped Covid restrictions, but a mask mandate remains in Botswana
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What impact could Roe v Wade abortion ruling have on Africa?
Mon 4 Jul 2022
US Supreme Court overturned a law which legalised abortion. How could this affect Africa?
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Why has Nigeria dominated African women’s football?
Fri 1 Jul 2022
The best African teams are in Morocco for the 12th Women's Africa Cup of Nations
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How are people coping in Cameroon’s anglophone region?
Thu 30 Jun 2022
Despite the ongoing crisis, one woman is working to make sure new babies arrive safely
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What drives Melinda French Gates?
Wed 29 Jun 2022
Melinda French Gates co-chairs a billion dollar foundation to help end inequality
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Can South Africa find answers to the death of 21 teenagers?
Tue 28 Jun 2022
The youngest to have died in a drinking tavern is just 13 years old
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Why are young disabled people being forced to beg in Nairobi?
Mon 27 Jun 2022
An investigation by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Africa Eye has found young people being trafficked from Tanzania
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Is the commonwealth still relevant for Africa?
Fri 24 Jun 2022
The heads of the Commonwealth nations are meeting in Rwanda – is it time it was reformed?
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Is this the golden age for African reality TV?
Thu 23 Jun 2022
Why are we seeing more glitzy African reality shows on our screens?
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Is social media disinformation a threat to Kenya’s election?
Wed 22 Jun 2022
A series of studies have found high levels of false information circulating online
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Fifty years after a deadly ethnic conflict, can Burundi find closure?
Tue 21 Jun 2022
Thousands of people were killed in ethnic violence but victims are still seeking answers
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Why is Belgium handing over Patrice Lumumba’s tooth to the DRC?
Mon 20 Jun 2022
The Congolese independence hero's body was destroyed after he was killed by firing squad
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Why are the Maasai being relocated in Tanzania?
Fri 17 Jun 2022
A land dispute between the Maasai and the Tanzanian government recently turned violent
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Why is Afrikaans such a controversial language in South Africa?
Thu 16 Jun 2022
Ryanair has come under fire for using Afrikaans as a test. What was behind this move?
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Why is cryptocurrency so controversial?
Wed 15 Jun 2022
Three African countries feature in the global top 10 list for crypto-ownership
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Why is the UK-Rwanda asylum deal so controversial?
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Mixed reactions as courts rule UK government’s first flight to Rwanda can go ahead
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Are African children being exploited for Chinese entertainment?
Mon 13 Jun 2022
Why are some Chinese paying for videos exploiting African children?
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Can Nigerians feel safe after Owo church attack?
Fri 10 Jun 2022
At least 40 people were killed after gunmen opened fire during a Catholic mass
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What do the Gupta arrests mean for South Africa?
Thu 9 Jun 2022
South Africa wants to extradite the brothers accused of corruption by the government
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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 – but why now when there’ve 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’s 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’t 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