Africa Daily Podcast
One question. One story from Africa for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent.
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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’s 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’s mental health services beyond breaking point?
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How’s 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’s 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’s 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 “Africa’s Che Guevara”.
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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’s 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?
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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?
