Africa Daily Podcast
One question to wake up to every weekday morning. One story from Africa, for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent. Ready by early morning, five days a week, Monday to Friday.
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Is dementia care and research given enough resources in Africa?
Today
The condition leads to loss of memory, as well as affecting language and behaviour
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The chef channelling his African culture in his cooking
Yesterday
Marcus Samuelsson wants to get more teff, sorghum and other African grains on your plate
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How did a blind musician break barriers in Nigeria鈥檚 music industry?
Monday
Cobhams Asuquo has produced music with some of Nigeria's biggest stars
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Why have Mozambique鈥檚 politics got so deadly?
Friday
Two high-ranking members of the Podemos political party were shot dead in Maputo
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What鈥檚 at stake in Botswana鈥檚 general elections?
Last Thursday
The citizens of Botswana will cast their ballots on the 30th of October
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What can Africa鈥檚 young anti-graft activists learn from South Africa鈥檚 ex-Public Protector Thuli Madonsela?
Last Wednesday
Professor Madonsela investigated former president Jacob Zuma鈥檚 misuse of public money
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How are domestic workers surviving Lebanon鈥檚 conflict?
Last Tuesday
"We tried so many shelters, and we were rejected. It鈥檚 like, it's not for migrants!鈥�
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What's the impact of secret drinking in Somali border towns?
Mon 21 Oct 2024
In Somalia alcohol is illegal - but many people risk smuggling, selling or drinking it
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How can Africa tackle its growing hearing loss crisis?
Fri 18 Oct 2024
Hearing loss affects 49 million people, this could rise to 54 million by 2030
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What鈥檚 the harsh reality for Gambia鈥檚 returning boat migrants?
Thu 17 Oct 2024
鈥淢y father sacrificed everything we had - just for him to throw it all away鈥�
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What鈥檚 it like to return home to Omdurman in Sudan?
Wed 16 Oct 2024
91热爆 reporter Mohanad Hashim hears tales of cruelty and loss in the city of his birth
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How do abortion laws affect young women in Africa?
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Over 6 million unsafe abortions take place in Sub-Saharan Africa annually
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Why are cases of unsafe abortion so high in Africa?
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of unsafe abortions in the world
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Why is Kenya鈥檚 deputy president being impeached?
Fri 11 Oct 2024
MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of removing Rigathi Gachagua
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What Legacy did Dikembe Mutombo leave Africa?
Thu 10 Oct 2024
鈥淲hat he tried to do was to influence this next generation to become ambitious"
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What can be done to improve the mental wellbeing of Africa鈥檚 healthcare workers?
Wed 9 Oct 2024
A doctor in Mali tells us why her working conditions have made her want to quit her job
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Are men more vulnerable to chronic stress?
Tue 8 Oct 2024
The World Health Organisation says Africa has the highest male suicide rate in the world
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Why are cybersecurity laws so controversial in Africa?
Mon 7 Oct 2024
Lesotho plans to pass the Computer Crime and Cyber Security bill
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What can we expect from Mozambique鈥檚 elections?
Fri 4 Oct 2024
Mozambique is getting ready for presidential and legislative elections next week
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What will be the impact of Ghana鈥檚 new gender law?
Thu 3 Oct 2024
The law aims for 50% women in leadership by 2030
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How did a young Nigerian rapper find his rhythm in India?
Wed 2 Oct 2024
鈥淲hen they see me, they think he's someone about to rap in English鈥�
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Should Zimbabweans buy imported second hand clothes?
Tue 1 Oct 2024
Illegally imported clothes have filled a gap in the market for cheap clothing
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Should surrogacy be legally recognised?
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Rwandan law now says that a genetic egg donor can be recognised as the legal mother
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Why is there snow and drought at the same time in Southern Africa?
Fri 27 Sep 2024
A few days ago, snow hit several parts of South Africa, claiming two lives
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Is democracy under threat in Tanzania?
Thu 26 Sep 2024
A number of opposition activists have been abducted 鈥� with one brutally murdered
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Can Nigeria鈥檚 youth revive weaving traditions?
Wed 25 Sep 2024
鈥淎s an artist your art needs to be able to feed you and your family鈥�
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Why are people with albinism still being attacked and mutilated?
Tue 24 Sep 2024
There has been an increase of attacks on children with albinism in Madagascar
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How is the Mpox outbreak disrupting business in Africa?
Mon 23 Sep 2024
The outbreak has affected more than 29,000 people in 15 African countries
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What is it like to grow up with HIV?
Fri 20 Sep 2024
鈥�'Don鈥檛 tell anyone!'鈥� I felt like I was the only person in the world living with HIV鈥�
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Are South Africa鈥檚 power cuts now a thing of the past?
Thu 19 Sep 2024
South Africa hasn鈥檛 had planned power cuts or load shedding in over four months
