Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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Will Lesotho’s vaccine mandate work?
Tue 25 Jan 2022
Being jabbed is mandatory for people to access their workplace and public services
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Are coups on the rise in Africa?
Mon 24 Jan 2022
For the last twenty years there were fewer coups across the continent...until 2021
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Why is Nigeria’s ‘sachet economy’ booming?
Fri 21 Jan 2022
More and more products are being sold in smaller, cheaper plastic pouches
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Is sexual harassment in universities being tackled?
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Two years ago, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ uncovered sexual harassment at some universities.
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Is it the end of the line for South Africa’s railway criminals?
Wed 19 Jan 2022
More than 200km of steel rails were stolen across the country in November alone
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Can Africa become vaccine self-sufficient?
Tue 18 Jan 2022
Many leaders say rich countries haven’t delivered on vaccines. Is there another way?
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What are Ugandan forces doing in DR Congo?
Mon 17 Jan 2022
Journalist Raymond Mujuni follows Ugandan forces in DRC as they go after the militant ADF
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Is it good to be back to school in Uganda?
Fri 14 Jan 2022
Some students were back in the classroom for the first time in nearly two years this week
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Might more footballers start staying in Africa?
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Some leagues are offering lucrative contracts that match those at some European clubs
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Why don’t we talk more about endometriosis?
Wed 12 Jan 2022
One in ten women have the painful condition, but many have trouble getting it diagnosed
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Why is Mali facing sanctions from its neighbours?
Tue 11 Jan 2022
West African leaders have been calling for a return to civilian rule since a coup in 2020
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Is a tragedy in Egypt changing women’s rights?
Mon 10 Jan 2022
Basant Khaled allegedly died from suicide after photos were shared online
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Is Cameroon all set for AFCON kick off?
Fri 7 Jan 2022
Some of the world’s best players are arriving for the Africa Cup of Nations
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What next for Sudan’s pro-democracy movement?
Thu 6 Jan 2022
The Prime Minister resigned this week, but some activists want even bigger changes
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How are South Africans reacting to the parliament fire?
Wed 5 Jan 2022
Large parts of the National Assembly have been destroyed…why are some people celebrating?
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Why are charismatic churches becoming so popular?
Tue 4 Jan 2022
More and more people are being drawn to their powerful, wealthy leaders
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How do you investigate Black Axe?
Mon 3 Jan 2022
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ journalist Peter Macjob spent two years investigating the secretive death cult
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Can political changes defeat Burkina Faso’s insurgents?
Thu 16 Dec 2021
There’s growing anger over the lack of security
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How have Omicron travel restrictions affected economies?
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Travel limits have impacted tourism across Southern Africa
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Why are buildings collapsing in Uganda?
Tue 14 Dec 2021
17 buildings have fallen down since the beginning of the year
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Has the pandemic changed the way we date?
Mon 13 Dec 2021
Looking for love in the time of Covid hasn’t been easy
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Is diabetes in Africa a ticking timebomb?
Fri 10 Dec 2021
Cases are rising faster than anywhere in the world
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How is African music taking on the world?
Thu 9 Dec 2021
African artists are making waves in the biggest music markets
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How are so many prisoners escaping in Nigeria?
Wed 8 Dec 2021
More than 5000 inmates have escaped in the last year
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What were the sporting highlights of 2021?
Tue 7 Dec 2021
Nominations for African Sports Personality of the Year have been announced
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Could Dambe be Nigeria’s next big sport?
Mon 6 Dec 2021
Dambe may be centuries old, but now it's becoming popular worldwide
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How did South Africa discover the Omicron variant?
Fri 3 Dec 2021
Battling HIV and TB has built epidemiology capacity in South Africa
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What can we expect from Gambia’s elections?
Thu 2 Dec 2021
Voters in Gambia are set to chose between six presidential candidates
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Can Africa solve its problem with fistula?
Wed 1 Dec 2021
The uncomfortable medical condition can often be fixed with surgery
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Will upcoming elections change anything in Libya?
Tue 30 Nov 2021
Libya has been divided by competing political and military factions since 2014