Africa Daily Episodes Episode guide
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Why is a Hollywood hero on trial in Rwanda?
The trial of 鈥淗otel Rwanda鈥� hero Paul Rusesabagina concludes
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Why is #PutSouthAfricanFirst trending in South Africa?
The social campaign is pressuring business to hire local citizens rather than immigrants
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Why have plans for a mass wedding sparked controversy in Nigeria?
A petition was launched after questions were raised about the age of the girls.
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Why have Mozambique鈥檚 politics got so deadly?
Two high-ranking members of the Podemos political party were shot dead in Maputo
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Why have many African currencies slumped to record lows?
Ghana鈥檚 cedi has been described as one of the world鈥檚 worst performing currencies
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Why have drivers been stranded at Zimbabwe's border?
When a new toll was introduced for trucks, some drivers were stuck in queues for days
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Why hasn鈥檛 Africa got stricter cigarette laws?
The World Health Organisation says the tobacco industry is actively targeting teenagers
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Why has violence spiked in Timbuktu and northern Mali?
Attacks on civilians have increased by nearly 40% since last year.
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Why has Ugandan politician Bobi Wine decided to stand in Uganda鈥檚 2026 election?
He stood in the 2021 election, which was marred by allegations of state repression
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Why has there been political unrest in Mozambique?
Violence started shortly after the October 11th municipal elections
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Why has the US invited Kenya鈥檚 President Ruto on a state visit?
William Ruto is the first African leader to have a state visit to the US for 16 years.
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Why has the Seychelles got such a problem with drugs?
10% of the Seychellois population uses heroin - the highest per capita in the world.
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Why has the Queen鈥檚 death ignited debate?
We study the papers and social media in Kenya and the surrounding region
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Why has Somaliland鈥檚 first trained nurse won $1.4 million?
Dr Edna Adan Ismail has won the 2023 Templeton Prize, one of the world鈥檚 largest awards
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Why has Rwanda re-opened its border with Uganda?
The Gatuna-Katuna border crossing has re-opened after three years.
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Why has Nigeria dominated African women鈥檚 football?
The best African teams are in Morocco for the 12th Women's Africa Cup of Nations
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Why has Mpox been declared a public health emergency?
鈥淚t鈥檚 a clarion call to action... we can no longer afford to be reactive"
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Why has Mogadishu become a safe haven for many Sudanese doctors?
Sudanese doctors fleeing war are transforming hospital services in the Somali capital
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Why has Lesotho鈥檚 Famo music scene become deadly?
Artists and fans affiliated with Lesotho鈥檚 Famo music have been killed in recent times
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Why has flooding in KwaZulu-Natal been so devastating?
More than 400 people have died in recent floods
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Why has fighting broken out again in Tigray?
Since March there鈥檚 been a humanitarian truce in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia
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Why has everyone been talking about the #JP2025 wedding?
The wedding of Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo went viral
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Why has cholera closed schools in Malawi?
Schools in Lilongwe and Blantyre haven鈥檛 reopened since New Year to help stop the spread
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Why has an ambush in central Somalia raised concerns over weapon security?
Machine guns and rocket propelled grenades were seized during the attack in Abudwaq
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Why has a Black Cleopatra upset Egyptians?
A film with a Black actress as Cleopatra has angered Egyptians
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Why fall out over a slice of sea?
A slice of the Indian Ocean, wanted by both Kenya and Somalia. But who actually owns it?
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Why don鈥檛 we talk more about endometriosis?
One in ten women have the painful condition, but many have trouble getting it diagnosed
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Why don鈥檛 we know more about Lupus and autoimmune diseases?
鈥淓very day is a daily struggle. From the moment you wake up you are already fatigued鈥�
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Why don't all girls go to school in northern Cameroon?
"They thought... we're not going to be good wives. We would not get husbands to marry us"
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Why don't all girls go to school in northern Cameroon?
"They thought... we're not going to be good wives. We would not get husbands to marry us"
