Africa Daily Episodes Episode guide
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Can 5 million trees make a difference?
Ghana vowed to plant millions of trees to tackle climate change. Will it work?
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As President Trump marks 100 days in office, what’s Africa learning from his tariff hikes?
Since his inauguration he's deployed his power in a way that compares to few predecessors
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As it turns 113, what direction will South Africa’s ANC take next?
Today the African National Congress in South Africa celebrates its 113th birthday
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As France departs, is Mali turning to Russian mercenaries?
Does France’s troop withdrawal from Mali open the door for Russia?
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Are young politicians doing enough to break from the old ways of using power?
Nigerian MP Alex Ikwechegh was caught on camera slapping and abusing a taxi driver
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Are white Afrikaner minorities really being targeted in South Africa?
More than 50 Afrikaners relocated to the US this week, amid claims of persecution
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Are we done with second-hand clothes?
Why are some businesses calling for all imports of second-hand clothes to be banned?
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Are Uganda’s children missing the classroom?
Uganda closed schools due to the pandemic in March 2020…some haven’t reopened since
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Are the IMF and World Bank good or bad for Africa?
Some African economists say the institutions prioritise the needs of richer countries
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Are South Africans ready for Wednesday’s national election?
About 27 million South Africans are eligible to vote in the watershed general election
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Are South Africa’s troops prepared for the DRC peacekeeping mission?
Two South African soldiers were killed recently in eastern DRC
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Are South Africa’s power cuts now a thing of the past?
South Africa hasn’t had planned power cuts or load shedding in over four months
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Are South Africa’s power cuts an opportunity for business?
The lack of a reliable national power supply is forcing many people to find alternatives
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Are South Africa and the United States reaching the end of their relationship?
The US recently suspended its financial aid to South Africa over political differences
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Are some boarding schools damaging students’ mental health?
A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork
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Are some boarding schools damaging students’ mental health?
A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork
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Are snakebites a neglected health issue in Africa?
Snakebites kill tens of thousands across Africa every year
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Are Senegal’s new government fulfilling their election pledges?
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised a radical break from the past
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Are open borders a new beginning for Sudan and South Sudan?
Can reopening the border bring peace and prosperity to Sudan and South Sudan
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Are Nigerians looking for change in this week’s election?
People across the country will vote for a new president and parliament at the weekend
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Are Nigerians betting on a quick fix to the cost of living?
People in Lagos are turning to sports betting to make some extra cash
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Are new dads in Nigeria changing?
Some new fathers in Nigeria will get two weeks off to help with the baby
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Are new banknotes the ‘golden answer’ for Zimbabwe’s currency woes?
A new currency linked to gold will replace the Zimbabwean dollar at the end of the month
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Are men more vulnerable to chronic stress?
The World Health Organisation says Africa has the highest male suicide rate in the world
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Are liberation movements still relevant in Africa?
Africa's oldest liberation party, the ANC, recently lost its parliamentary majority
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Are Kenya’s farmers switching away from tobacco?
Some farmers think food production offers better returns and less risks
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Are island-states our best democracies?
Size helps with involvement of citizens in politics
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Are husband schools a solution to equality in homes?
An initiative in Burkina Faso is tackling inequality in marriages in many parts of Africa
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Are Ghana’s elections a victory for democracy?
Opposition candidate, former President John Mahama, wins with 56.6% of the vote
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Are dowries putting too much pressure on men and women in South Sudan?
Cash or cows are typically given to a woman’s family before a marriage is agreed