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 ΒιΆΉΙη podcasts.
Episodes to download
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What do we know about the Omicron variant?
Mon 29 Nov 2021
Scientists in South Africa have identified a new variant of the Covid virus
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Why is Abiy Ahmed heading βto the frontβ?
Fri 26 Nov 2021
Ethiopiaβs prime minister says heβs joining the fight against rebels
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How are women uniting against gender based violence?
Thu 25 Nov 2021
Women around the world are raising their voice against gender based violence
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What does the Lekki toll gate report mean for Nigeria?
Wed 24 Nov 2021
Nigeriaβs information minister has dismissed a report concluding a massacre took place
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Is it time to rethink ecotourism?
Tue 23 Nov 2021
Tourism and conservation are closely linked in Kenya. Some people think too closely.
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Is highlife back and here to stay?
Mon 22 Nov 2021
Nigerian duo The Cavemen are bringing highlife to a new audience
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What next after the COP26 climate summit?
Fri 19 Nov 2021
Does the COP26 summit give Africa something to build on?
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Why is Kampala coming under attack?
Thu 18 Nov 2021
Suicide bombers killed three people in Ugandaβs capital this week
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Can Ghana protect its coasts from tidal waves?
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Three tidal surges have left thousands displaced this year
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Why are there fewer organ transplants in South Africa?
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Around 5000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in South Africa
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Can southern Africa protect its rhinos?
Mon 15 Nov 2021
Botswana is taking action after a surge in rhino poaching
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Why are Kenyan schools on fire?
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Dozens of schools across Kenya have seen fires in recent weeks
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Can Ethiopiaβs history help explain todayβs conflict?
Thu 11 Nov 2021
The conflict in Ethiopia started a year ago, but has itβs roots in modern history
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Why are Ugandaβs coffee exports booming?
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Ugandaβs coffee producers have taken advantage of disruption in the market
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How tough is it to be a teacher in Zimbabwe?
Tue 9 Nov 2021
Teachers say their salaries no longer cover the cost of living in Zimbabwe
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Is the British army still welcome in Kenya?
Mon 8 Nov 2021
The family of Agnes Wanjiru believe she was killed by a British soldier
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What does climate change mean for African women?
Fri 5 Nov 2021
Research suggests that women are more vulnerable to our changing environment
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Why have drivers been stranded at Zimbabwe's border?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
When a new toll was introduced for trucks, some drivers were stuck in queues for days
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How is cricket fueling South Africaβs race debate?
Wed 3 Nov 2021
South Africaβs cricket team have been told to take the knee before matches
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Will Sudan ever get its hard fought democracy?
Tue 2 Nov 2021
A military takeover is threatening Sudanβs democratic transition
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Is the COP26 summit all about the money?
Mon 1 Nov 2021
Global leaders are meeting to tackle climate change. Will they bring their cheque books?
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Why is COP26 summit important for Africa?
Fri 29 Oct 2021
World leaders are meeting to make decisions on climate change
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Is it time to take a dip in the sea?
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Africa boasts beautiful coastlines and watersβ¦do we enjoy them enough?
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Is South Africa ready to give up coal?
Wed 27 Oct 2021
South Africaβs coal powered electricity grid is unreliableβ¦but upgrading is expensive
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Are Ugandaβs children missing the classroom?
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Uganda closed schools due to the pandemic in March 2020β¦some havenβt reopened since
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Can Nigeria reign in βcultβ gangs?
Mon 25 Oct 2021
A network of secret societies formed in universities in the 70s
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As France departs, is Mali turning to Russian mercenaries?
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Does Franceβs troop withdrawal from Mali open the door for Russia?
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Why are young South Africans voting outside racial lines?
Wed 20 Oct 2021
When South Africans go to the polls can they vote outside their racial group?
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12 months on from βEnd SARSβ where does Nigeria stand?
Tue 19 Oct 2021
One year on from the βEnd SARSβ protests where is Nigeria heading?
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What needs to be done to tackle gender based violence?
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Have pandemic restrictions fueled a 'shadow pandemic' of violence in the home ?
