Across Africa’s newsrooms, sexual harassment appears to be rife. That’s according to research by Women in News - a media development programme. Half of all the women surveyed said they’d been harassed at work - and only a third had reported it. So, despite all the progress with the #metoo movement, why is sexual harassment still so widespread? And what’s being done to stop it? Hosted by Alan Kasujja Guests: Mary (not her real name) and Molly Chimhanda, senior manager at Women in News. #AfricaDai...
Sep 06, 2021•12 min
A historic new law is set to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. But critics say the Petroleum Industry Act fails to adequately reward the communities and regions where Nigeria’s oil is sourced from. Do they have a point? Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Dr Isaac Osuoka, community activist with Social Action International; Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, advisory Board Member for the African Energy Chamber. #AfricaDaily
Sep 03, 2021•14 min
What’s not to like about seaweed? It’s nutritious, good for the environment, and – as it turns out – surprisingly profitable. Farmers say this could be the crop of the future, and that seaweed farms could soon become a feature of Africa’s vast coastline. So, what’s holding them back? Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Mounir Boulkout, SELT Marine Group; Houssam Hamza, Aquaculture Officer with the FAO. #AfricaDaily
Sep 02, 2021•13 min
Bruises and broken bones. Dambe is not kind to the human body. As extreme as this combat sport may be, it’s amassed legions of fans not only in Nigeria, where it was born, but also around the world. What’s it all about? And how did it become so popular? Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Maxwell Kalu, founder and CEO of African Warriors FC; Dogon Kyallu, Dambe fighter. #AfricaDaily
Sep 01, 2021•13 min
Child marriage isn’t a thing of the past: by some estimates, a third of all Zimbabwean girls are married before they turn eighteen. But the recent death of a fifteen-year-old girl has shaken the nation and kick-started a fresh debate about the problem. Campaigners say child marriages are rising - but why exactly is that? Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Respect Ruvimbo Topodzi, former child bride; Judith Chiyangwa, director of The Girls Legacy. #AfricaDaily
Aug 31, 2021•15 min
In just a few days, Sao Tome and Principe are to hold a runoff of their Presidential elections. Research recently published suggests that when you look at the whole African continent, small islands like this tend to be more democratic and that people have more freedoms. In the next edition of Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at whether island-states have Africa’s best democracies. Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on twitter) Guests: Edalina Rodrigues Sanches, research fellow at the University of Lisb...
Aug 30, 2021•16 min
We’re taking a break. Time for a breather. It’s been a busy year. But don’t worry. In just a few weeks, we’ll have some top notch episodes for you. And in the meantime, you can catch up on our back catalogue. Alan and the team will be back on 30 August. #AfricaDaily
Aug 09, 2021•2 min
If you still haven’t heard of Naija trap, believe us: you will. A new generation of ambitious young rappers is trying to put Nigerian trap on the map. But can they succeed in an industry where Afrobeats is still king? And what exactly makes their beats so unique? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Simi Drey, Nigerian TV and radio presenter; Trill Xoe, Nigerian trap artist. #AfricaDaily
Aug 06, 2021•12 min
Is this Zambia’s most unpredictable election yet? With a week to go before Zambians choose their president, clashes are being reported in parts of the country. Soldiers are in the streets of Lusaka. Observers say the race for the top job is tight – so, what can we expect from the vote? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Kennedy Gondwe, reporter in Lusaka. #AfricaDaily
Aug 05, 2021•14 min
Sierra Leone has abolished the death penalty – and in countries where it’s still legal, executions are going down. Last year, only 16 were reportedly carried out in sub-Saharan Africa. So, is the end of capital punishment getting nearer? And what will happen to all the prisoners waiting on death row? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Umaru Fofana, reporter in Sierra Leone; Morris Kabeira, former death row inmate from Kenya. #AfricaDaily
Aug 04, 2021•15 min
Mental health has seldom been a priority for most African governments. So, when the pandemic hit, the few support services available often found themselves overwhelmed. But younger people are using social media to put the topic back on the agenda. How much difference can they make? If you are affected by any of the issues mentioned in this episode, you can find information about support organisations on the Befrienders Worldwide website: https://www.befrienders.org/ Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja ...
Aug 03, 2021•13 min
Rwanda has recently started fighting against insurgents linked to Islamic State in Cabo Delgado in the north of Mozambique. Traditionally their armed forces have served as peacekeepers to many United Nations missions and as a country contribute more troops than any other in Africa. In the next episode of Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at why they are involved in these conflicts. Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Beverly Ochieng of BBC Monitoring
Aug 02, 2021•15 min
The medals, the surprises, the controversies. With the first week of the Olympics almost at the end, it’s time to take stock. Are African athletes bringing home the deserved gold? And, with Covid cases reaching new heights in Japan, are the pandemic Games living up to all the hype? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Victoria Uwonkunda, BBC reporter (@Msuwonkunda on Twitter) #AfricaDaily
Jul 30, 2021•13 min
Is this the end of malaria? Last year, malaria killed four times as many people in Africa as Covid-19 did. But a brand-new vaccine could help the continent finally get rid of the disease. It uses some of the cutting-edge technology developed during the pandemic - but will it work? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Dr Akpaka Kalu, World Health Organisation; Wilfred Mbacham, Multilateral Initiative on Malaria; Benjamin, Isaac, Caroline, Desmond – former malaria patients. #AfricaDail...
Jul 29, 2021•14 min
Is Ethiopia’s Tigray region any closer to finding peace? It’s been almost nine months since the war in Tigray began. Since then, both sides have claimed significant victories – and yet, fighting isn’t likely to stop any time soon. In fact, there are now fears the war may be spilling over to neighbouring regions. How big a danger is that? And what price will Ethiopia pay for a continued war? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Kalkidan Yibeltal, BBC’s correspondent in Addis Ababa. #Af...
Jul 28, 2021•13 min
What now for Tunisia’s young democracy? Following a day of nationwide protests, Tunisia’s president sacked the PM and suspended parliament. As he put himself in charge, he said this was about getting the country back on track. Problem is: his critics accuse him of leading a coup. Do they have a point? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Rana Jawad, BBC’s North Africa correspondent (based in Tunis). #AfricaDaily
Jul 27, 2021•15 min
The United Nations says that among all sources of pollution and waste, plastic occupies the very top. But because its cheap to produce and is also very durable, plastic remains attractive for industries. Many African countries however remain dedicated to eliminating this waste and to date 16 countries on the continent have banned plastic bags. At times imposing very harsh laws. In the next edition of Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at whether these laws work. Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twit...
Jul 26, 2021•15 min
Taking your music everywhere has never been this easy. Music streaming is now a multi-billion dollar industry – and African start-ups want in on the action. After all, in a continent where most people are under 25, the potential for new subscribers seems huge. But can they make it? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Nana-Aisha Salaudeen, Nigerian journalist; Tendai Madziwanyika, CEO of Gateway Stream App. #AfricaDaily
Jul 23, 2021•14 min
Sunday Igboho is a wanted man. The separatist leader has called for the creation of an ethnic Yoruba state in south-west Nigeria. His lawyer says he’s been arrested in neighbouring Benin, but Nigerian authorities have kept their lips sealed. If confirmed, what could this news mean for his movement? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Ishaq Khalid, BBC correspondent based in Abuja. #AfricaDaily
Jul 22, 2021•15 min
“Africa’s Che Guevara” lives on. Thomas Sankara became the President of Burkina Faso back in 1983. Known for both his charisma and revolutionary politics, he had an auspicious vision for his country and the continent. Sankara was killed in 1987, but not his message: after all these years, many young Africans still look up to him. How come? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: James Copnall, BBC presenter; Smockey, hip hop artist from Burkina Faso; Juma Kenneth from South Sudan. #Afri...
Jul 21, 2021•16 min
An industry that is truly a diamond in the rough. Africa may be rich in precious stones, but its jewellery industry has struggled to compete with Asian and European companies. Some economists say the sector has huge potential and that, with the right investment, it could create millions of jobs across the continent. So, what’s holding our jewellers back? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Emanuela Gregorio, coordinator of Fashionomics Africa and economist at the African Development...
Jul 20, 2021•15 min
Thousands of Africans are making their way to Tokyo for the Olympics. The games get underway this month after a year long delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Just days before the athlete’s village officially opened last week, Tokyo entered another state of emergency. But the stadiums are ready, and athletes are arriving. In today’s episode of Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at what we can expect from the continent’s competitors. Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Celestine Karone...
Jul 19, 2021•16 min
Looting and violence. Days of unrest have taken their toll on South Africa’s two largest provinces: Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Rioting has left stores depleted, and food supplies are now running low. Thousands of troops have been deployed to restore order. But how did this crisis begin? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Vumani Mkhize, BBC reporter in South Africa. #AfricaDaily
Jul 16, 2021•15 min
How many bills do you need to buy a loaf of bread? The dollar isn’t taking Zimbabweans as far as it used to: life is getting more and more expensive. The central bank has introduced a new bill worth 50 Zimbabwean dollars, the highest banknote going around. But this alone has brought back bad memories: could the days of hyperinflation (and bills with far too many zeroes) be back? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Ranga Mberi, Zimbabwean journalist. #AfricaDaily
Jul 15, 2021•15 min
Cars, motorbikes, boats… You name it. The Ugandan government wants every vehicle in the country to be equipped with a digital tracker. They say this is about fighting insecurity, but some people feel this will put them under permanent surveillance by the state. Do they have a point? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Darren Allan, journalist; Shafiq Ismail, car dealer; Jacky Kemigisa, journalist; Chris Baryomunsi, Uganda’s Minister of Information, Communications Technology, and Nat...
Jul 14, 2021•13 min
In June this year the bodies of 20 suspected illegal miners were found near an abandoned goldmine shaft just outside Johannesburg. The bodies were wrapped in white plastic bags and were severely burnt. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of their death. But the incident has once again bought to the fore the problem of illegal mining in the country – an industry that costs the authorities millions of dollars in lost revenue and is extremely dangerous for those involved. In the nex...
Jul 13, 2021•17 min
Before his death, Tanzania’s President John Magufuli gained notoriety for denying Covid was a problem. He refused to sign up for vaccines, instead recommending prayers and herbal remedies. Now President Samia Suluhu is in charge. She has acknowledged that Covid is circulating in Tanzania and it’s now her job to tackle the pandemic. But what’s she done so far? Is it enough?
Jul 12, 2021•15 min
The youngest nation is the world is turning 10. But it’s fair to say that, after a decade of independence, not everything has gone according to plan. A civil war tore through the country. The economy remains fragile. So, do the people of South Sudan feel the occasion calls for a party? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Nichola Mandil, journalist in Juba, South Sudan. #AfricaDaily
Jul 09, 2021•12 min
Has Jacob Zuma finally run out of luck? The future of the former South African president is hanging in the balance. For months, his many legal troubles have fed daily headlines in the press. And yet, despite being sentenced to a 15-month jail term, for many he remains a hero – but why? How did the “Teflon president” fall from grace? And what does it all mean for South Africa? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Nomsa Maseko, BBC’s Southern Africa correspondent; Lawson Naidoo, Execut...
Jul 08, 2021•16 min
Nigerians are feeling the pinch. Rising food prices have made it harder for many families to fill their shopping baskets. Staple foods like eggs or rice are no longer as affordable as they used to be. It’s inflation, say the economists. But how did life get so expensive? And what is the Nigerian government doing about it? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Kunle Falayi, business reporter for the BBC in Lagos. #AfricaDaily
Jul 07, 2021•14 min
