Africa Daily Podcast
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Episodes to download
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Why is gender based violence so prevalent amongst women athletes?
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei’s funeral takes place this weekend
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Why does ‘the Beast’ think education is key?
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Tendai Mtawarira was a fearsome opponent playing rugby – but now lobbies for children
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How civil war turned basketball stars into refugees
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Since 2002, Somalia's national basketball team players have met annually in Oregon, U.S.
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What is the ‘African Initiative’?
Tue 10 Sep 2024
The Russian media organisation has offices in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
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How are survivors of the Derna flood coping?
Mon 9 Sep 2024
“My uncle passed away, his wife, his three sons, I lost my best friend”
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Why are there tensions in the Horn of Africa?
Fri 6 Sep 2024
Ethiopia is unhappy about Egypt deploying 10,000 peacekeeping soldiers to Somalia
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Will next month’s election in Tunisia be free and fair?
Thu 5 Sep 2024
This week, three election candidates were named, but one of them has been arrested
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Can African countries stop coastal erosion?
Wed 4 Sep 2024
60% of Africa’s coastal land could disappear within the next 50 years
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Was the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala avoidable?
Tue 3 Sep 2024
Heavy rains triggered the disaster, burying many living in unsafe conditions
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What should be done to support Africa’s farmers?
Mon 2 Sep 2024
Farmers face deteriorating soil quality, rising prices and unreliable weather patterns
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What impact could Burkina Faso massacre have on military regime?
Fri 30 Aug 2024
The government urges people to “remain united” behind army
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Why are some South Africans opposed to anti-immigrant campaigns?
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Earlier this month, foreign shop owners were once again targeted in Soweto
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What are the challenges Paralympians face?
Wed 28 Aug 2024
“As a person with disabilities, sport gives you purpose and inspiration”
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Is nationalism fuelling racist attacks against African migrants?
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Shops belonging to foreign nationals were recently targeted in the UK and South Africa
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How important is space travel for Africa?
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Alan speaks to Sara Sabry, who was the first African woman in space.
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Who’s speaking up for African nations in the global battle against climate change?
Fri 23 Aug 2024
Africa faces severe climate challenges despite low emissions
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Why are farmers struggling to feed Africa?
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Two farmers discuss how drought, high costs and insecurity are impacting them.
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Can South Africa’s new e-hailing service succeed against Uber?
Wed 21 Aug 2024
The Shesha app was launched recently to compete against players like Uber and Bolt
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Are Senegal’s new government fulfilling their election pledges?
Tue 20 Aug 2024
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised a radical break from the past
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How are Africans in the UK feeling after the anti-immigrant riots?
Mon 19 Aug 2024
“Many people - immigrants, Muslims - are too scared to go outside"
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What’s the legacy of Caf’s Issa Hayatou?
Fri 16 Aug 2024
The former president of the Confederation of African Football will be buried today
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Will Eswatini’s king and pro-democracy activists ever find common ground?
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Two pro-democracy MPs were recently given lengthy jail sentences
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Why has Mpox been declared a public health emergency?
Wed 14 Aug 2024
“It’s a clarion call to action... we can no longer afford to be reactive"
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Why is testing for diseases so hard to access in Africa?
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Less than 20% of Africa’s population has access to quality diagnostics
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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