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 蜜芽传媒 podcasts.
Episodes to download
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Why are so many doctors leaving Nigeria?
Tue 14 Sep 2021
Thousands of doctors have left Nigeria to look for better-paying jobs abroad.
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How do African women talk about sex?
Mon 13 Sep 2021
Across Africa, there are loads of taboos around sex. So how do women talk about it?
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Is there really a vaccine apartheid?
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Why are health experts warning wealthy countries against hogging Covid-19 jabs?
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Why is unemployment so high in South Africa?
Thu 9 Sep 2021
The number of jobless South Africans is growing. How come?
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What next after Guinea鈥檚 coup?
Wed 8 Sep 2021
A president deposed, soldiers at the wheel. What now for Guinea?
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Why are some Ugandans without ID cards?
Tue 7 Sep 2021
And why is this stopping them from accessing healthcare and other basic services?
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Why are women harassed at work?
Mon 6 Sep 2021
Women in African newsrooms say sexual harassment is rife. How did it get this bad?
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Can all Nigerians benefit from oil?
Fri 3 Sep 2021
Nigeria鈥檚 oil industry is being shaken up by a new law 鈥� but what does it all mean?
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Is Africa ready for a seaweed revolution?
Thu 2 Sep 2021
Does the continent have what it takes to become a leader in seaweed farming?
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Could Dambe be Nigeria鈥檚 next big sport?
Wed 1 Sep 2021
The combat sport is growing in popularity, amassing millions of views worldwide.
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Why is child marriage on the rise again?
Tue 31 Aug 2021
A new hike in child marriages is being reported, but what exactly is behind it?
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Are island-states our best democracies?
Mon 30 Aug 2021
Size helps with involvement of citizens in politics
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Why is Nigerian trap music hot right now?
Fri 6 Aug 2021
A new wave of young rappers is trying to put Naija trap on the map. Will they make it?
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How close is Zambia鈥檚 election?
Thu 5 Aug 2021
Is Zambia facing its most unpredictable election since independence?
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Is the death penalty on its way out?
Wed 4 Aug 2021
Sierra Leone has become the latest country in Africa to get rid of the death penalty.
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How has Covid affected our mental health?
Tue 3 Aug 2021
Has the pandemic stretched Africa鈥檚 mental health services beyond breaking point?
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How鈥檚 Africa doing at the Olympics?
Fri 30 Jul 2021
Covid-19, medals, and ramen. Is the Tokyo Olympics living up to all the hype?
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Could Africa soon be free of malaria?
Thu 29 Jul 2021
A new vaccine could help Africa eradicate malaria. How does it work?
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Where is Ethiopia鈥檚 Tigray war headed?
Wed 28 Jul 2021
After almost nine months of fighting, is war in Tigray about to take a new turn?
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Has there been a coup in Tunisia?
Tue 27 Jul 2021
The president has sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament. What now?
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Can Africa win the music streaming battle?
Fri 23 Jul 2021
Music streaming has never been more popular - but can African companies profit from it?
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Who鈥檚 Nigerian separatist Sunday Igboho?
Thu 22 Jul 2021
And why does he want an ethnic Yoruba state in south-west Nigeria?
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Why is Thomas Sankara still so popular?
Wed 21 Jul 2021
Many young Africans still look up to the man described as 鈥淎frica鈥檚 Che Guevara鈥�.
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Is it time for African jewellery to shine?
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Does the continent have what it takes to cash in on its jewellery-making skills?
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Will Africa triumph at the Tokyo Olympics?
Mon 19 Jul 2021
After a year long delay, the games start this month.
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How did riots in South Africa get so bad?
Fri 16 Jul 2021
Looting and violence. A level of unrest not seen in years. What鈥檚 it all about?
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Why is money worth so little in Zimbabwe?
Thu 15 Jul 2021
Zimbabweans are having to stretch their dollars to get by. But why is that?
