Africa Daily Episodes Episode guide
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Why are there so many armed groups in eastern DRC?
There are thought to be 200 rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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Why are there so few women presidential candidates in Nigeria's election?
Of the 18 candidates just one is a woman, Ojei Chichi of the Allied People鈥檚 Movement
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Why are there fewer organ transplants in South Africa?
Around 5000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in South Africa
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Why are there divisions in Ethiopia鈥檚 Orthodox church?
Some clergy in the Oromia region have formed a breakaway synod
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Why are there concerns about peace in Sierra Leone鈥檚 elections?
Polls open across the country on Saturday for presidential and parliamentary elections
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Why are the Maasai being relocated in Tanzania?
A land dispute between the Maasai and the Tanzanian government recently turned violent
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Why are survival rates for premature babies so low?
In Africa, only 1 in 10 very premature babies survive
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Why are students in eSwatini so angry?
They want justice for the alleged killing of student.
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Why are street football tournaments a Ramadan tradition in Egypt?
鈥淣o food, no water, throughout the day. It鈥檚 just adrenaline and passion!鈥�
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Why are some Ugandans without ID cards?
And why is this stopping them from accessing healthcare and other basic services?
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Why are some students from Ukraine being rejected in Ghana?
Hundreds of students in Ukraine are not able to continue their studies in Ghana
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Why are some South Africans returning home?
The UN says over 900, 000 South Africans lived overseas by 2020, but many are returning
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Why are some South Africans opposed to anti-immigrant campaigns?
Earlier this month, foreign shop owners were once again targeted in Soweto
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Why are some people sceptical of Covid vaccines?
Misconceptions about Covid vaccines might stop some people from getting the jab.
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Why are some people dismissive of Afcon?
A TV debate about Salah鈥檚 talent led to an online spat about the Africa Cup of Nations
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Why are some parents in Nigeria using harmful skin lightening products on their children?
The owner of a skin care business says she gets requests from mums for these creams
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Why are some Nigerian Gen Z professionals saying 鈥榥o鈥� to being their parents鈥� pensions?
鈥淵ou should not put too much expectation on your young ones鈥� They have their own lives鈥�
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Why are some in the diaspora returning home?
The joys and anxieties of those in the diaspora who decided to return to Africa.
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Why are some elderly people being accused of being witches and attacked in Kenya?
"You leave your witchcraft or we will kill you鈥�
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Why are some African countries holding on to capital punishment?
Zambia is the latest African country to abolish the death penalty
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Why are Somalis being attacked in SA?
South Africa鈥檚 Somali community says it鈥檚 being targeted 鈥� but why exactly?
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Why are Somalia鈥檚 elections taking SO long?
Somali politicians can鈥檛 decide how to elect their president. So, what鈥檚 holding them up?
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Why are so many young women being diagnosed with HIV?
Young women are three times more likely to acquire HIV than their male counterparts
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Why are so many young women being diagnosed with HIV?
Young women are three times more likely to acquire HIV than their male counterparts
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Why are so many teens getting pregnant?
Teenage pregnancies have increased during the pandemic. But why exactly?
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Why are so many people dying on Uganda鈥檚 roads?
Unregistered boda boda taxis and impunity for government vehicles has led to traffic chaos
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Why are so many people dying on Uganda鈥檚 roads?
Lack of respect for road law and impunity for government vehicles has meant traffic chaos
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Why are so many of us still unbanked?
How traditional banks struggle to reach African populations.
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Why are so many hesitant about Covid vaccines?
Only 11 percent of Africa鈥檚 population are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
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Why are so many doctors leaving Nigeria?
Thousands of doctors have left Nigeria to look for better-paying jobs abroad.
