Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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Why are more women in Africa choosing long term contraceptive methods?
Mon 12 Aug 2024
The UN say 19% of women want to delay or prevent pregnancy but can't access contraception
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What’s behind the protests in Africa this week?
Fri 9 Aug 2024
People have taken to the streets in Nigeria, Kenya and Somalia to show their frustration
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Why is a South African model with Nigerian roots being targeted?
Thu 8 Aug 2024
Chidimma Adetshina has a Nigerian father and a mother with Mozambican ties
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How can Lagos become more climate resilient?
Wed 7 Aug 2024
It's the least climate-resilient city in Africa according to an ex-environment minister
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Is South Sudan ready for elections this year?
Tue 6 Aug 2024
South Sudan has set the date of 22nd December for elections, but many challenges remain
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How easy is it to be a female surfer in Africa?
Mon 5 Aug 2024
Two women surfers tell us about their life riding the waves
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Is it the end of the road for former South African president Jacob Zuma?
Fri 2 Aug 2024
Last month the African National Congress (ANC) expelled its former president Jacob Zuma
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Where do Africa’s Gen Z's turn to for help with mental health challenges?
Thu 1 Aug 2024
Young Kenyans seeking help often struggle to find mental health support
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Why has an ambush in central Somalia raised concerns over weapon security?
Wed 31 Jul 2024
Machine guns and rocket propelled grenades were seized during the attack in Abudwaq
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Should African countries claim players who were born in Europe?
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Both Morocco and Equatorial Guinea wanted Barcelona star Lamine Yamal to play for them
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Why did a luxury watch manufacturer face ridicule on his road to success?
Mon 29 Jul 2024
After hawking watches in traffic jams, Anthony Dzamefe now sells his own to celebrities
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What can Africa expect from the Paris Olympics?
Fri 26 Jul 2024
The Olympics officially open today, 329 gold medals will be awarded in 32 sports
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Why are millions at risk of starvation in Tigray?
Thu 25 Jul 2024
A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ investigation reveals over 2 million people in Tigray are at risk of starvation
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How is Botswana building its first space satellite?
Wed 24 Jul 2024
In February 2025 Botswana is expected to launch its very first space satellite
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Lenacapavir: could new HIV drug help end the pandemic?
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Recent trials found the drug protected young women with a twice yearly injection
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An apartheid era mass killer tells his story- what can South Africa learn from the past?
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Africa Eye investigate one of the country’s most notorious murderers - Louis van Schoor
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What will it take for Africa to beat HIV/Aids?
Fri 19 Jul 2024
Political and social factors continue to drive the spread of HIV in Africa
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Is a bucket initiative the answer to South Africa’s housing crisis?
Thu 18 Jul 2024
The country’s housing crisis affects 12 million people due to a 2.3 million unit backlog
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How are women in Tanzania breaking the poverty cycle?
Wed 17 Jul 2024
60% of Tanzanian women live in extreme poverty according to UN Women
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Can Sierra Leone enforce its child marriage law?
Tue 16 Jul 2024
In June, President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
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Why is the British army being investigated for alleged abuses in Kenya?
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Women have accused British soldiers of rape or abandoning children they've fathered
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Can Africa win at gaming?
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Two enthusiasts tell us about the prospects for gaming in Africa
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What exactly do Islamic State linked militants want from Mozambique?
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Human Rights Watch says children are being used by insurgents in Mozambique
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How did one man escape the besieged city of El Fasher?
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Filmmaker Mohammed Zakaria had stayed behind to document what was happening there
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How has Brenda Biya’s kiss on Instagram impacted Cameroon?
Tue 9 Jul 2024
The president’s daughter posted a photo of herself kissing another woman
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Why are some elderly people being accused of being witches and attacked in Kenya?
Mon 8 Jul 2024
"You leave your witchcraft or we will kill youâ€
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Why did one woman make it her mission to travel through Africa on a motorbike?
Fri 5 Jul 2024
Udoh Ebaide Joy travelled solo across the continent, from east to west
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Why are nuclear power plans proving controversial in Africa?
Thu 4 Jul 2024
18 African countries want to develop nuclear power stations but face fierce opposition
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How has Gorongosa National Park recovered from Mozambique’s Civil War?
Wed 3 Jul 2024
Many animal populations were wiped out – while local people had no schools or hospitals
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Can South Africa’s government of national unity really work?
Tue 2 Jul 2024
South Africa’s cabinet ministers will officially take up their posts today