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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ podcasts.
Episodes to download
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Why does Uganda want to track your car?
Wed 14 Jul 2021
A tracking device in every car and motorbike in Uganda. How feasible is that?
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What is illegal mining doing to South Africa?
Tue 13 Jul 2021
A dangerous industry that costs the country millions of dollars.
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Has Tanzania changed its tune on Covid?
Mon 12 Jul 2021
Has Tanzania transformed its pandemic response?
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Does South Sudan have reason to celebrate?
Fri 9 Jul 2021
It’s been ten years since South Sudan became an independent nation.
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Is Jacob Zuma in prison yet?
Thu 8 Jul 2021
The future of the former president hangs in the balance. But how did we get here?
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How did food get so expensive in Nigeria?
Wed 7 Jul 2021
Rising prices have made it harder for many Nigerians to fill their shopping baskets.
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What now for Eswatini’s king?
Tue 6 Jul 2021
Has a wave of pro-democracy protests in Eswatini brought about any change?
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Is Cameroon ready for the Africa Cup of Nations?
Mon 5 Jul 2021
Country to host the tournament in 2022
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Who’s Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu?
Fri 2 Jul 2021
Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been arrested. What does this mean for Nigeria?
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Is African animation booming?
Thu 1 Jul 2021
African animation is in its infancy - but cartoons from the continent are travelling far.
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Why are Eritrean Christians under pressure?
Wed 30 Jun 2021
Catholic schools are being seized by the Eritrean state – but why exactly?
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Why do we keep shutting down the internet?
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Internet shutdowns are becoming more common in parts of Africa. How come?
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Why are luxury flats in demand in Nigeria?
Mon 28 Jun 2021
Luxury property boom despite a poor economy.
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Can Mozambique’s insurgency be solved?
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Four years of an Islamist insurgency. Mozambique’s had enough – but what’s the way out?
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Can 5 million trees make a difference?
Thu 24 Jun 2021
Ghana vowed to plant millions of trees to tackle climate change. Will it work?
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How can drones help Togolese farmers?
Wed 23 Jun 2021
Togolese farmers are trying out drones – but what difference will they make?
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Why are Russian mercenaries in the CAR?
Tue 22 Jun 2021
How did a private military firm from Russia end up in the Central African Republic?
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Is South Sudan the new king of the hoops?
Fri 18 Jun 2021
South Sudan has suddenly got pretty hot at basketball. How come?
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What to expect from Ethiopia’s election?
Thu 17 Jun 2021
A much awaited election is about to happen in Ethiopia. Why does it matter?
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Is cannabis Africa’s next big crop?
Wed 16 Jun 2021
Could cannabis ever become one of Africa’s top exports?
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Is climate change hurting our mental health?
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Climate change is reshaping our world. But how’s it affecting our mental health?
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Why is Covid on the rise again in Africa?
Mon 14 Jun 2021
Concern over new infections real and rising
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How is Africa doing with solar power?
Fri 11 Jun 2021
Millions across Africa have no access to electricity. Could solar power be the answer?
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Why are African politicians so old?
Thu 10 Jun 2021
Is it time for younger generations to take charge of the continent’s fate?
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Can Ivorians forgive Laurent Gbagbo?
Wed 9 Jun 2021
The former president is returning to Ivory Coast. Will he get a hero’s welcome?
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What’s Nigeria’s beef with Twitter?
Tue 8 Jun 2021
Why has the Nigerian government put an indefinite ban on Twitter?
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Why are students in eSwatini so angry?
Mon 7 Jun 2021
They want justice for the alleged killing of student.
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Is Goma the most dangerous place on earth?
Fri 4 Jun 2021
It’s near to one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
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Could Amapiano be the sound of the year?
Thu 3 Jun 2021
A genre of music from South Africa that’s got everyone dancing.
