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And this week, at the COP 29 climate conference, it\u2019s being discussed as an example of a carbon sink which can help the world prevent further global warming \u2013 and be part of global carbon credit trading. \n \nSo why \u2013 with the forest in urgent need of protection from deforestation - do some activists say Carbon trading is NOT the answer?Presenter: Alan @Kasujja\nGuests: \n\u00c8ve Bazaiba, DRC Environment Minister. \nBonaventure Bondo, a forest campaigner with Greenpeace Africa.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/ad9c7b302b212dea6686f457a0a4abc6.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k5xksw-3000x3000673e94d842ac5.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3130696","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Can Namibia\u2019s national election address its land reform headache?","description":"\u201cI ask myself, where will I be after graduating? And looking at ownership of a house, it seems like a farfetched dream that could never materialize\u201d \u2013 First time Namibian voter Rivaldo Kanongo Kavanga\n \nOn the 27th of November, the citizens of Namibia will choose a new president in an election expected to be the most competitive since independence in 1990.\n \nThe ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) is fielding veteran politician Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah who is tipped to become the country\u2019s first female president.\n \nLand reform is one of the key election issues.\n \nGovernment statistics show that the white population still own 70% of agricultural land while the indigenous majority remain marginalised.\n \nNamibia attained its independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, with liberation hero Sam Nujoma becoming its first head of state.\n \nBefore South Africa\u2019s occupation, Namibia was under German colonial rule.\n \nIn 2021, the European country apologised for the killings of 65, 000 Herero and 10, 000 Nama people, pledging to fund development projects worth more than a billion dollars.In today's Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to people in Namibia about whether this election will address the question of land reform.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c5e173905f420f1210f3236a9d4615c9.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k5nlsv-3000x3000673d45af787bf.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3129412","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What\u2019s the cost of being a journalist in Eritrea?","description":"Eritrea is the worst place to work as a journalist in the world and is one of the most repressive countries on press freedom.\n \nIn the latest World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, Eritrea was ranked last out of 180 countries.\n \nSince 2001, the government has banned all independent media outlets, leaving only state-controlled media under the Ministry of Information. That year, about 11 journalists were arrested and put in jail without trial in a crackdown against the country\u2019s first independent newspaper.\n \nHalf of them have since died while the rest, including journalist Dawit Isaak, languish in prison. \n \nMr Isaak is now considered to be one of the world's longest detained journalists. \n \nHe was recently recognised with the prestigious Edelstam prize in Sweden for his commitment to freedom of expression. His daughter Betlehem Isaak will be receiving the award on his behalf today. \n \nAfrica Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja spoke to her about campaigning for her father\u2019s release and what she believes needs to be done to make this happen.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c2ecc6dc670ede3d5c61d10b416f6675.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k5ffx2-3000x3000673bf1d85b30c.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3128420","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are some Nigerian Gen Z professionals saying \u2018no\u2019 to being their parents\u2019 pensions?","description":"\u201cYou should not put too much expectation on your young ones, especially those from a humble background. They have their own lives to live.\u201d Femi Olayanju. \u201cParents put themselves on hunger strike so they can abolish poverty from their families. And then this child grows up and comes back to say \u2018I\u2019m sorry I can\u2019t take care of you\u2019. That\u2019s insensitive.\u201d Abosede Sodiq\n___________________________________________________________________________\n \nIt\u2019s always been an expectation: when children reach adulthood in Africa they should \u2018look back\u2019 and care for their parents \u2013 especially as they age and can no longer work themselves.\n \nBut in Nigeria some young professionals \u2013 from Gen Z - are pushing back against this, saying they\u2019re struggling to manage financially themselves with the spiralling cost of living. They say too many parents treat their children as their \u2018pensions\u2019 expecting them to support them financially, even if they themselves don\u2019t have the resources, and even if they gave them little care when they were children.\n \nFor today\u2019s Africa Daily Alan Kasujja hears the opinions of three Nigerians from different generations. And it\u2019s a discussion which certainly gets passionate!","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/ae6cc8506a3ec27b7f19b1b0480bad20.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k4wply-3000x3000673aa2af92c3a.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3125182","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Are young politicians doing enough to break from the old ways of using power?","description":"In 2018, Nigeria passed the Not Too Young to Run bill, opening doors for younger candidates by lowering the age limits to hold office. This movement was meant to bring a shift, a break from the old ways of using power. But did it?Last month Nigerian MP Alex Ikwechegh, was caught slapping and intimidating a taxi driver who had delivered food to his house. Ikwechegh, aged 42, is one of Nigeria\u2019s youngest MPs, he was brought to office by the Not Too Young to Run movement. The taxi driver filmed the incident and the video went viral, sparking outrage. Many Nigerians hoped younger leaders would leave behind the misuse of power and bad behaviour seen in politicians in the past. In today\u2019s Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at the controversy and the questions incidents like this raise for young politicians in Africa.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/3cdcdd8a51edf43710adc7fd08ba8448.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k4ls89-3000x30006736abd7db94c.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3123912","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How did Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi break barriers in US politics?","description":"Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley has just made history. She\u2019s become the first Kenyan-born woman to be elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Moving from Kisii in Kenya to the US Huldah faced challenges, including navigating the immigration system to prevent her family\u2019s deportation. Amid Donald Trump\u2019s re-election as the 47th president, she is focused on amplifying minority voices and empowering immigrant communities.She joins trailblazers like Somali-born Ilhan Omar, in reshaping the political landscape. BBC Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja explores her motivations, challenges and the growing influence of African women in US politics.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c823c6ce15951a3820716f06356fea5a.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k4d29v-3000x300067355a5771dea.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3122593","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are dowries causing a headache for Congolese couples?","description":"\u201cIf you\u2019re poor in Kinshasa, you are going to stay single, even to the day you die.\u201d In the Democratic Republic of Congo, it\u2019s traditional for a man to pay a dowry to the family of the woman he wants to marry. But in recent years the cost has spiralled \u2013 with some parents asking for thousands of pounds, or even items like flat-screen TVs. And there are also fees to be paid by those wanting to get legally married after their first traditional marriage.The rising expense has meant many couples are choosing not to get married at all \u2013 leading churches and the government to launch a campaign last year called \u2018projet marriage\u2019 in an effort to encourage people to tie the knot.It\u2019s involved some mass-weddings to help those who otherwise couldn\u2019t afford to marry, and the government is trying to push a bill through parliament to place a limit on fees and dowries.For Africa Daily, Sara Menai speaks to one of the couples who got married in a mass wedding this summer, and L\u00e9onnie Kandolo, Minister of Gender, Family and Children, who says marriage is vital for protecting the interests of women.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/454062cdb9d5939c33be1c7b449fca01.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k43z95-3000x3000673408d8c2fb7.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3121424","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Will the finance COP deliver cash to Africa?","description":"The COP 29 climate summit has been christened the finance COP - and negotiators will seek to agree on a new goal for how much money richer countries should be paying to poorer countries to help them adapt to climate change.A new fund to be known as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is replacing the $100 billion a year fund which was meant to have been paid out from 2009 to 2022 but which hardly took off.\n \nAs the latest summit got underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, negotiators for the Least Developed Countries (LCDs) have demanded a \u201cscaled up, new, additional, and easily accessible climate finance.\u201d They say more than US$ 1trillion is needed by 2030 to help them adapt to climate change, money they want as grants instead of loans.\n \nIn this episode of Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to the negotiator leading the LDCs at COP29, Evans Njewa from Malawi.\n \nHe also hears from some Malawians about how money paid in as part of the Loss and Damage Fund has helped them recover from the effects of Cyclone Freddie which hit the country last year. For more on this, you can listen to The Climate Question podcast from next weekend.Producer: Peter Musembi.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/7037c306cbca8912b15a0ede7655634d.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k3ywcp-3000x30006732b9afb8b03.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3120367","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What are the priorities of Kenya's first female Chief Justice?","description":"\u201cWomen are getting more empowered to know their rights\u2026 the law is there, violence is a crime, but following through and reporting is also a problem because of the way we are brought up to think that women are supposed to be subservient and bear it all.\u201dMartha Koome describes herself as a defender and advocate for women\u2019s and children\u2019s rights, and in 2020, she was runner-up for the \u2018United Nations Person of the Year\u2019, in recognition for her work in this field. \n \nBut Chief Justice Koome has also come under a lot of scrutiny from critics of Kenyan\u2019s judiciary \u2013 who say she has failed to properly investigate and tackle allegations of bribery and corruption. Today on the podcast, Alan Kasujja discusses these criticisms, her plans for courts across Kenya specialising in gender-based violence, and asks how a girl who grew up in a family of eighteen in rural Kenya ended up as one of the country\u2019s most powerful women.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/765b8a5ed1e728f54a3d3e668db6a676.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k3bpd3-3000x3000673165d7e68d5.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3116960","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What are President Duma Boko\u2019s priorities for Botswana?","description":"\u201cTug at my jacket \u2013 tell me what needs to be done.\u201dLater today, Botswana\u2019s newly-elected president, Duma Boko, will be inaugurated in Gaborone \u2013 but he still found time this week for a discussion of his agenda with Africa Daily\u2019s Mpho Lakaje.In a wide ranging discussion he talks about signing a new deal with global diamond giant De Beers, how he wants to help people to become entrepreneurs, and why he wants to grant permits to undocumented Zimbabweans to make the system more \u2018orderly\u2019 and to allow Batswana to acquire more skills.He also argues that politicians need to be more accessible if they are to do their jobs.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/6ebfe655fe391d0b6f0b176b3a35d311.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k3482b-3000x3000672d7157a1a8c.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3115630","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Is traditional marriage counselling appropriate in modern Zambia?","description":"In today's podcast, we explore the tradition of bridal counselling in Zambia. Before marriage, elderly women share tips on how to run a home, how to look after the husband, how to look after the children, how to resolve conflict and there are lessons about sex too. For many, this training is a way to strengthen a marriage, but for some women it\u2019s meant lasting harm. \n \n\u2018Bride of Zambia\u2019 is a short film which tells the story of a young Zambian-American woman who reluctantly has this counselling ahead of her wedding after arguing with her mother about the merits of this practice. It\u2019s a story that\u2019s resonated with some women in Zambia, sparking conversation on social media about a tradition that\u2019s rarely discussed in public. \n \nIn today\u2019s Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to the film's director, Tisa Chigaga, and to Samfrosa Chibwe, a woman who says watching the film brought up memories of the counselling she received before her wedding. Alan also speaks to Tisa\u2019s mother, Mwila Chigaga, to share an elder\u2019s perspective on why she still considers this a vital tradition.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/4d659fa2dae8cdea22560fe289ea1950.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k2tt9g-3000x3000672c1fd87ccfc.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3114227","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What now for Botswana after the elections?","description":"This week Botswana\u2019s president-elect Duma Boko will be inaugurated in an event that\u2019s expected to be attended by dignitaries from across the continent. The 54-year-old lawyer and his Umbrella for Democratic Change beat Mokgweetsi Masisi\u2019s Botswana Democratic Party, which had been in power for 58 years. When he officially takes over as the country\u2019s president, Mr Boko will be hoping to create jobs particularly for young people who\u2019ve been agitating for change. But some are still wondering how he managed to beat Mokgweetsi Masisi by such a big margin. In this episode, Alan Kasujja attempts to understand what exactly went wrong for Mr Masisi and his Botswana Democratic Party. Guests: Mmapula Molapong and Tendai Mbanje","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/73ea15b8cd22931c6473d6ebf215e6b4.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k2k7g7-3000x3000672ad0af6aa55.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3112866","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How can African football rid itself of dirty tricks?","description":"Last month, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria victory in a forfeited 2025 Nations Cup qualifier against Libya, and fined Libya $50,000.It came after an investigation found that a plane carrying the Nigerian squad had been deliberately redirected to the wrong airport \u2013 where the Super Eagles were left for nearly 20 hours without food, water or internet access. The incident has yet again exposed the unorthodox \u2013 and unsporting - tactics which are often used against visiting teams in African football. So why has psychological and physical intimidation been allowed to continue?Presenter: Mpho LakajeGuests: Sports journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, and Isha Johansen, former president of Sierra Leone Football Association, and a member of FIFA\u2019s council, and the CAF executive committee.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/36b53f7d0b884524174cd18b1a2cc0cf.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k295t8-3000x300067297cd843097.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3111790","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How will the 2024 US election shape relations with Africa?","description":"The 2024 US election, set for Tuesday November 5, could have major implications for African economies and African communities in the United States. As Africa\u2019s global significance grows, the election may reshape US engagement in areas like investment, health, security, and climate policy. On one side, former President Donald Trump has pledged to prioritise domestic issues, which could mean a reduction in US aid and military presence abroad. In contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris has focused on climate action, strengthening international partnerships, and expanding social programs.South African broadcaster, Redi Tlhabi, joins Alan Kasujja to explore what\u2019s at stake for Africa and why this election matters for African nations, leaders, and communities in the US.Presenter: Alan Kasujja\nGuest: Redi Tlhabi","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/24f8da21229b84e2706ee87db1d024b5.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k1q35q-3000x300067282b583826a.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3108391","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What challenges remain two years after the end of the conflict in Tigray?","description":"After two years of conflict in Ethiopia\u2019s Tigray Region, the 2022 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) finally put a stop to the fighting between the federal government and the Tigray People\u2019s Liberation Front (TPLF). Both sides agreed to work together to find lasting solutions, including the restoration of constitutional order in Tigray.Two years on, some say the Ethiopian government is downplaying the seriousness of the current situation in the country - while aid agencies warn of significant food shortages and humanitarian needs. BBC Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja speaks to BBC correspondent Kalkidan Yibeltal who was recently in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, for 6 days.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/9afcc1b01423cac16e53112ecf51f351.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k1j55j-3000x3000672436d9136e4.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3107061","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Is illegal mining threatening Ghana\u2019s clean water supply?","description":"Today Alan Kasujja sits down with Ghanaian artist, Israel Derrick Epeti, to discuss the environmental disaster that\u2019s caused by illegal mining.\n \nMercury is being used to extract gold by miners digging on a massive scale in forests and farms across the west African country.\n \nThe 26-year-old artist recently visited the town of Twifo Praso to see for himself how the Pra River is polluted by chemicals.\n \n\u201cI was able to paint with the water on my canvas. That\u2019s how bad it was\u201d, he tells Alan. He further says \u201cif this is not curbed, it will affect each and everyone in the country. We might need to import water from outside\u201d.\n \nAccording to the Institute for Security Studies, galamsey, a term used in Ghana to describe illegal mining, involves large firms operating against the law.\n \nIt is carried out by Ghanaians and foreigners, including Chinese and West African nationals from Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast.\n \nThe government has introduced a variety of interventions to stop the problem, including the deployment of the army.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/231acc6feb1eccb9688a27f6b224c207.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k16mny-3000x30006722e7af7706e.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3105798","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Is dementia care and research given enough resources in Africa?","description":"\u201cThe stigmatisation extends to the fact that in some cultures, there\u2019s a presumption that if an elderly person is talking bizarrely or behaving unusually, they\u2019re suspected of being witches or wizards or something like that.\u201dThree and a half million people are currently estimated to live with dementia in Africa. Dementia is an umbrella term use to describe neurological conditions which lead to the loss of memory, language, and the ability to think clearly. People can start to struggle to get dressed. They can forget things they\u2019ve known all their lives: how to get home, or even who their loved ones are. And it can affect their behaviour. But there\u2019s been very little research done on African patients. And studies - especially using genetics - have been heavily reliant on Caucasian populations. This is why a group of scientists in Africa have set up the Africa Dementia Consortium to improve the research and knowledge of Dementia in Africa.Mpho Lakaje speaks to one of the scientists involved, Professor Njideka Okubadejo, a Professor of Neurology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, as well as Sseku Safic from the Mount Meru Hospital in northern Tanzania, who has set up the only memory clinic in the country.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/ec3c7364e0d5e7c358ce9d9a18111125.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k0z7g4-3000x3000672193d83cfee.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3104513","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Should we eat more indigenous African grains?","description":"\u201cWe sit on some of the best grains in the world\u2026 things that can grow in really tough environments and give you harvests several times a year.\u201dCelebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson was born in Ethiopia but was adopted by a Swedish couple and taken to Sweden as a small child after his mother died of tuberculosis.After travelling across Europe and to Japan for his training, he rose to prominence as a chef in the US - cooking for the rich and famous including Barack and Michelle Obama, Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey. He's recently opened a restaurant in Addis Ababa \u2013 to add to those he already runs in New York City and elsewhere.And now he's on a mission to get people to eat more African grains like millet, teff, and sorghum - arguing they\u2019re more sustainable, climate resistant and nutritious.For Africa Daily, Mpho Lakaje talks to him about his passion for African grains as well as what influenced him in his journey to becoming a successful businessman and chef.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/3360f5499e16bf595870a00b0e45526e.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k0rjnj-3000x300067204258a4c52.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3103483","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How did a blind musician break barriers in Nigeria\u2019s music industry?","description":"\"I started out life not being acutely aware of being blind. I was more aware of what I could do as opposed to the reality of being blind and the accompanying limitations.\"Nigerian musician Cobhams Asuquo has produced for some of Africa\u2019s biggest stars and become a celebrated musician himself. In today\u2019s Africa Daily, Cobhams talks to Alan Kasujja about turning obstacles into opportunities. He's been using his platform for an even greater cause\u2014advocating for childhood immunisation. With the release of No More Zero Dose, an anthem featuring stars like Timi Dakolo and Omawumi, Cobhams is trying raise awareness about the millions of children in Africa who still lack access to vaccines. 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The murders happened ten days after the country voted in national elections, a process that the government says was free and fair, and which opposition parties say was marred by election rigging. Frelimo won the election with 70% of the vote, and Podemos came second with 20%.So at a time of political tension, Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje examine how this double murder could affect the political landscape of Mozambique.Guests: Dr Jussuf Adam, an academic in Mozambique who studies the contemporary history of his country, and Dr Edson Cortez, Director of the Public Integrity Centre, a civil society organisation in Mozambique.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/22b673bc3d1ee651ff4be29485b57710.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0k0013m-3000x3000671aee477346c.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3098879","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What\u2019s at stake in Botswana\u2019s general elections?","description":"President Mokgweetsi Masisi will be looking to secure another term in office when his nation votes in a national election next Wednesday.\n \nHis predecessor and former boss, Ian Khama, is also in the picture.\n \nHe won\u2019t be running for office, but he\u2019s throwing his weight behind the Botswana Patriotic Front, an opposition party he helped to establish.\n \nThe southern African nation, which has a population of over two million people, relies heavily on diamond mining to drive its economy.\n \nWhile it\u2019s known for being one of the least corrupt nations in Africa, it currently faces all sorts of economic problems.\n \nPresenter: Alan KasujjaGuests: Mmapula Molapong and Professor Zibani Maundeni","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/4fdf92e0a515ac1062d7ff12b01e71c5.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jzqzw7-3000x300067199f1fb4a1c.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3097596","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What can Africa\u2019s young anti-graft activists learn from South Africa\u2019s ex-Public Protector Thuli Madonsela?","description":"Professor Thuli Madonsela was South Africa\u2019s Public Protector from 2009 to 2016. 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They answered these questions and more in a discussion with Africa Daily\u2019s Mpho Lakaje.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/ada6e6c3011528e01ce77842db0eee3c.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jzgl06-3000x300067184d9fc2c7f.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3096242","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How are domestic workers surviving Lebanon\u2019s conflict?","description":"\"We tried so many shelters, and we were like rejected. It\u2019s like, it\u2019s not for migrants, it\u2019s not for migrants!\u201d\n \nLebanon is caught in a devastating conflict between the Israeli army and Hezbollah, a powerful Shia Muslim political party and armed group. \n \nCritical infrastructure, including hospitals, residential buildings, and shelters, has been destroyed, displacing over a million people across the country.\n \nAmong those most affected are Lebanon\u2019s roughly 250,000 migrant domestic workers, primarily from African and Asian countries including Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Sierra Leone. Many of these workers, who were already living in precarious conditions under the Kafala system which leaves them heavily reliant on their employers, have now been made homeless and are desperately seeking shelter, food, and safety.\n \nFor Africa Daily, Muthoni Muchiri speaks with Mariam Bai Sesay, a former domestic worker and Enu, the deputy director of Egna Legna Besidet, an organisation that provides legal aid, housing assistance, and food relief to the workers.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/f0de39d8831055dad921b36cbb8066be.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jz83lr-3000x30006716f9c7c156d.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3095239","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What's the impact of secret drinking in Somali border towns?","description":"\"From time to time my parents will ask me: 'Hey why do you look like this'?... 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For today\u2019s Africa Daily podcast, Peter Musembi speaks with a young drinker and Yusuf Warsame, a community leader from Galdogob \u2013 a town on the border with Ethiopia.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/d377caef3f34add0b0be4ed70b253c01.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jyr8js-3000x30006715a84858435.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3091796","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How can Africa tackle its growing hearing loss crisis?","description":"Today Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje sits down with multi-award winning South African musician Nhlanhla Mafu of the popular Afro-pop group, Mafikizolo.Our guest shares her journey with hearing loss, which has been devastating to her, considering the nature of the industry she's in.This comes as Africa is facing a growing hearing loss crisis, affecting 49 million people and costing the continent $27 billion each year.The World Health Organisation predicts this number could rise to 54 million by 2030.Key causes include a shortage of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists, limited access to hearing aids, and untreated diseases due to unequal healthcare.So, what's the solution? How best can African countries respond to this crisis?Presenter: Mpho Lakaje. Guests: Dr. Mukara Batamuliza Kaitesi and Nhlanhla Mafu.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/d6993b286bb4cf9115ed63bdbed73eb1.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jyhm3g-3000x30006711b61f7bcc8.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3090572","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What\u2019s the harsh reality for Gambia\u2019s returning boat migrants?","description":"\u201cHe is the reason my father sacrificed everything we had - just for him to throw it all away and come back!\u201d\n \nGambian migrants frequently risk their lives to reach Europe in hopes of a better life, only to be sent back home. 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It says more than 20 thousand people have died, with millions becoming refugees.Just over a month into the war - in May 2023 \u2013 the RSF took military control of Omdurman. But in February this year the army recaptured it, giving Mohanad the opportunity to return to his home city for the first time in three years with a BBC team. For Africa Daily, he tells @mpholakaje of his response to finding his home and city in ruins \u2013 and of hearing tales of brutality and pain from family, friends and neighbours.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/9aaa3334801b0c01c8ad3c211e9eaa0f.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jxz97z-3000x3000670f10c7b4cf3.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3088116","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How do abortion laws affect young women in Africa?","description":"Before you listen to this episode, please be warned we will be discussing incidents that are highly distressing. Some of the explanations could upset some listeners.Abortion laws vary across Africa, leading to many cases of unsafe abortions. \n \nSub-Saharan Africa records over 6 million unsafe abortions annually according to the African Institute for Development Policy. \n \nThe maternal death rate from unsafe abortions in Africa remains among the highest globally, underscoring the urgent need for clearer laws and better access to safe care.\n \nIn Uganda, abortion is illegal unless the mother\u2019s life is at risk, which has meant that many there resort to unsafe terminations. \n \nDespite significant funding for post-abortion care, women and healthcare workers in Uganda remain reluctant to seek or offer help due to societal and religious pressures. \n \nActivist Moses Odongo, whose 14-year-old cousin Christine died in an attempt to terminate her pregnancy, talks to Africa Daily\u2019s Mpho Lakaje about what happened to his cousin.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/14b349f6787f98b2aae2529235687e68.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jxrzgy-3000x3000670dc19f94666.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3087211","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are cases of unsafe abortion so high in Africa?","description":"Before you listen to this episode, please be warned we will be discussing incidents that are highly distressing. Some of the explanations are graphic and could upset some listeners.\n \nToday Mpho Lakaje sits down with Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile who had a horrifying experience when she went for an abortion facility in Johannesburg.\n \nIt came after she was raped in 2009 and opted not to keep the baby.\n \nShe explains to our presenter why women risk their lives by opting for an unsafe abortion even though terminating a pregnancy is legal in South Africa.\n \nSub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions in the world, contributing to around 7% of maternal deaths in the region.\n \nIn countries like Egypt, Madagascar, and Congo, abortion is completely illegal.\n \nOn the other hand, South Africa, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau permit the termination of pregnancy within certain time frames.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/aaa4c121167492a70c01cb45f37d3604.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jxb5wb-3000x3000670c702002a4b.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3084099","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why is Kenya\u2019s deputy president being impeached?","description":"\u201cI have no intention of resigning from this job. I\u2019ll fight till the end. I have no doubt that I will get justice.\u201dThis week in a historic vote the National Assembly voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. 281 MPs voted in favour and 44 against, making him the first Kenyan deputy president go through an impeachment process. Gachagua, who has served alongside President William Ruto since 2022, was expected to remain in his job until the next election in August 2027. However, his political career may be cut short.He\u2019s been accused of corruption, undermining the president, and promoting ethnic division. He denies all the charges and described them as \u201coutrageous\u201d and \u201cpropaganda\u201d\u2019. Africa Daily\u2019s Mpho Lakaje spoke with BBC reporter Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi to discuss what this impeachment could mean for Kenyan politics.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/bdf7d864c53b732601f3a8ebaa9b4c82.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jx01tv-3000x3000670879485fbb9.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3082835","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What Legacy did Dikembe Mutombo leave Africa?","description":"Dikembe Mutombo, the legendary basketball player from the DR Congo, died last month aged 52 from brain cancer. He was a giant of a man and giant of the game of basketball, winning many awards from the NBA as an all-star defensive player. He was also committed to using his influence to nurture basketball talent in Africa, and also bring about change through education, healthcare and humanitarian projects. We look back on his life with two people who knew him well: Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the Basketball Africa League, and Roger Muntu, an old friend.Presenter: Mpho Lakaje","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/bf62c2d1d038d02095b36d1e7de62c60.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jwqmx2-3000x300067072a2023073.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3081608","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What can be done to improve the mental wellbeing of Africa\u2019s healthcare workers?","description":"Ramatou Nombro is a doctor living in Mali. She started her job with high hopes of wanting to help people in need in her country. But when she began working in a psychiatric department, she found herself battling against the odds. Not only has she struggled to keep up with her workload, during some months, she hasn\u2019t received her wages. She has now decided to leave her profession. In today's episode of Africa Daily, Mpho Lakaje speaks to Ramatou and looks at what needs to be done to protect the mental health of Africa\u2019s healthcare workers.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/b2d87ee581129678e34dee7f134605bc.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jwhnfc-3000x30006705d8a06c734.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3080438","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Are men more vulnerable to chronic stress?","description":"\"Men are predisposed not to talk\u2014that\u2019s what we grew up knowing, especially African men.\"\n \nResearch shows that hormonal differences between men and women influence how they handle stress. However, experts also point out that societal expectations often prevent men from showing vulnerability or expressing their emotions openly. Men tend to delay seeking professional help, while women are more likely to reach out for support sooner. This prolonged stress can lead to serious physical and mental health problems, sometimes with fatal consequences. According to the World Health Organisation, male suicide rates are significantly higher than those of women globally, with Africa having the highest rate in the world.\n \nPresenter: Alan Kasujja. \nGuests: Thomas Kwaka Omolo, Dora Kemirimo Okuja and Dr. Chido Rwafa-Madzvamutse.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/884c41263fd011802cdbb2debc9f6527.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jw71qt-3000x3000670484c815e68.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3079329","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are cybersecurity laws so controversial in Africa?","description":"While there\u2019s no doubt that the internet has taken the human race forward, it has its dark side.\n \nIf left unregulated, it can be exploited and used for the wrong reasons, like stealing money from people or to even compromise a country's security.\n \nThis is why many governments across Africa say they require laws to counter what's often referred to as cybercrimes, to protect their citizens.\n \nBut in countries like Malawi, Zambia, Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho, there's a serious push back against some of these laws.\n \nHuman rights activists argue that they will lead to the arrests of journalists who are investigating government corruption. In Malawi news reporter McMillan Mhone was arrested by the country\u2019s Cyber Crimes Division in Blantyre.\n \nPresenter: Mpho LakajeGuests: Former editor of Lesotho Times Herbert Moyo, Lesotho\u2019s Communications Minister Nthati Moorosi and Botswana\u2019s independent journalist Mmapula Molapong","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/e8d164e8abbe1b7570cc5828857b0c4f.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jvmg4t-3000x30006703359f30da9.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3076110","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What can we expect from Mozambique\u2019s elections?","description":"Presidential candidates have been campaigning and making their case for why they believe they should be the next president of Mozambique. 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Frelimo have been the ruling party for since independence, almost 50 years ago.In today\u2019s Africa Daily Mpho Lakaje has been looking at the big election issues.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/71dc8caa0589c054661713658ec7771a.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jvjxjb-3000x300066ff411eebfaf.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3074794","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What will the impact be of Ghana\u2019s new gender law?","description":"Ghana has made a major leap toward gender equality with the passing of its Affirmative Action law, after nearly three decades of delays and political promises. The law aims to increase women's representation in leadership positions, setting a goal of 50% by 2030. 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Born and raised in Nigeria, Sammy moved to Delhi at 12 and developed his passion for music. Now fluent in Punjabi, Gujari, and Haryanvi, he\u2019s using his multilingual talent to captivate audiences across India. Yung Sammy\u2019s story is one of perseverance, embracing a new culture, and thriving in an unexpected environment. So how did a young Nigerian man become a rap sensation in the heart of India?","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/4c33cda39c3560d87ac2b5a0b15468e4.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jtycf0-3000x300066fc9bc843424.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3072154","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Should Zimbabweans buy imported second hand clothes?","description":"\u201cI look good and no-one else has it\u201d.\n \nIn Zimbabwe the trade in second hand clothing is booming. Sold in markets or just out of the back of cars or from homes, the clothes are popular with those struggling with the cost of living, but also with those who just want good quality affordable fashion. \n \nBut the clothes are imported illegally and no tax is paid. Many shops also sell cheap, but poorly made, imports from China. \n \nManufacturers in the country say they just can\u2019t compete and recently one firm, Truworths, went into corporate rescue to protect it from bankruptcy, while other firms have also closed their doors.\n \nSo is it time to ban the import of second hand clothes from the west? 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A number of other activists have disappeared. 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In today\u2019s episode Africa, Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja speaks to journalist Raissa Ioussef in the capital Antananarivo and to Ikwonponsa Ero, the Managing Director of the African Albinism Network.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/36ab5871f63087d96daa11569914819d.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0js9kgz-3000x300066f20fc9d7ece.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3062945","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How is the Mpox outbreak disrupting business in Africa?","description":"The Mpox outbreak was declared a public health emergency in August 2024. 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It\u2019s not just a horrible feeling\u2026 it also has a massive impact on how a child performs academically and how productive they will be as an adult.A new Gates Foundation report \u201cThe Race to Nourish a Warming World\u201d calls malnutrition the world\u2019s worst health crisis - with more than 400 million children not getting the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Many of those children are in Africa - and one organisation trying to tackle child hunger is Food4Education. Since 2016 they have provided over 50 million meals in primary and secondary schools in Kenya. The cost to the parent in Nairobi is just 5 Kenyan shillings \u2013 that\u2019s 3-4 US cents per plate. So can other African countries learn lessons?Today Alan speaks to Wawira Njiru the organisation's founder, as well as Stella Mose, a mother of two children who eat the meals, and who is also employed as manager for Tap2feed- a payments system which enables kids to pay for their school meals electronically.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/35c6daa9844fe4e290e3ce3594c9e4f7.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jqxpq3-3000x300066e8d547af6ea.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3054671","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Should drought stricken African countries resort to wildlife for food?","description":"\u201cI have eaten elephant meat. I have eaten hippo meat. 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He poured it on Rebecca and set her on fire as her children watched.\n \nShe died four days later.\n \nTwo other elite female athletes have died under similar circumstances in recent years in Kenya, with their male partners facing charges.\n \nAlan Kasujja speaks to one of the first people Rebecca\u2019s children called, Caroline Atieno the pastor of God\u2019s Dwelling Ministry Kiungani. He also speaks to Kenya\u2019s former Sports Minister Professor Hellen Sambili about her concerns for the wellbeing of female athletes.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/ede27bcfedee31c395a17ff8360850a6.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jq5dmz-3000x300066e391a05a75e.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3050019","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why does \u2018the Beast\u2019 think education is key?","description":"\u201cDream big! You can achieve your wildest dreams as long as you work hard and get yourself in school.\u201d Nicknamed \u2018the Beast\u2019, Tendai Mtawarira is the most-capped prop to have played for the Springboks.Born in Zimbabwe, his talent at rugby was quickly spotted and he was offered a bursary as a teenager to train with the Sharks in South Africa. In 2008 he was called up to play for the national squad as he\u2019d lived in the country for enough time. But in 2010 he was barred from playing because of a controversy over his nationality. It took the intervention of Archbishop Desmond Tutu before he was able to play for the team again. He also struggled sometimes as a big, aggressive child. And so - now he\u2019s retired from rugby - his new passion is helping children and young adults reach their potential, through his \u2018Beast Academy\u2019 and also as an UNHCR ambassador.Alan Kasujja speaks to the Beast \u2013 just back from a trip to South Sudan \u2013 but also with a young South Sudanese woman whose journey has taken her from cattle camp, to street child, to finally becoming an \u2018inspirator\u2019 who helps other young people to realise their goals.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c2c557e2ae2e67332fc5e7f1be43bc92.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jpyjzs-3000x300066e2401fcd5ac.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3049575","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How Somalia\u2019s civil war turned the country\u2019s basketball stars into refugees","description":"\"The pilot told us, \u2018Don\u2019t go back...either you will be raped or killed at the airport if you go back.\u2019\"Safia Omer, a former member of Somalia\u2019s national women\u2019s basketball team, vividly remembers the day she knew she couldn\u2019t return home. In 1991, as civil war erupted in Somalia, Safia and her teammates were in Ethiopia for a tournament when they were warned that it was too dangerous to return. Stranded for 10 days at the airport, Safia eventually sought refuge in the United States, mirroring the fate of many Somalis who fled the escalating violence. Today, Somalia continues to struggle with insecurity and violence from the extremist group Al-Shabab, preventing many from returning home. But each summer, Somalis from around the world make their way to Ashland, Oregon where they reunite to share stories, reminisce, and of course, play basketball.Presenter: Alan Kasujja. 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Millions of tonnes of water were released in a catastrophic flood which killed thousands of people in the city. Whole neighbourhoods were swept away. Eastern Libya had been affected by heavy rain from Storm Daniel the day before, but the dam walls should have held firm, and a subsequent legal investigation jailed officials for failing to maintain them. One year on we speak to someone who was there about how she survived, the tragedy which still affects the whole city, and how she is rebuilding her life.Presenter: Alan Kasujja\nGuest: Mariam Al-Ghythy, a medical student from Derna","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/7f4310e6b35244cc88ac998396a3fbb2.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jnyfsx-3000x300066de4948b1319.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3043023","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are there tensions in the Horn of Africa?","description":"Egypt has offered to send 10,000 soldiers to Somalia to assist the country with peacekeeping operations. 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And what has the Ethiopian Grand Renascence dam got to do with all this?\n \nAlan Kasujja has been exploring for Africa Daily.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/3de545d02a85796481400198932f3cec.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jnvw7g-3000x300066da57218e445.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3041764","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Will next month\u2019s election in Tunisia be free and fair?","description":"The people of Tunisia are expected to elect a new president in October.\n \nBut the build-up to the election has been marred by controversy with key political leaders being arrested and some journalists leaving the country.\n \nIt all started in July 2021 when president Kais Saied suspended parliament and sacked the prime minister.\n \nThese events were triggered by anger over the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the economic and social turmoil.\n \nPresident Saied defended his decision to dissolve the government saying he acted in accordance with the constitution.\n \nBut now he has, once again, come under fire after sacking 19 cabinet ministers.\n \nSome say he\u2019s attempting to cling on to power.\n \nBut he denies this, saying his move was necessary for the sake of Tunisia\u2019s national security.\n \nPresenter: Alan KasujjaGuests: Amine Snoussi and Dr. Yusra Ghannouchi","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/a9888c25352350ebaba63f865858ce5d.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jnlbjq-3000x300066d9034853c38.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3040535","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Can African countries stop coastal erosion?","description":"\u201cWithin just five years we lost almost 20 metres of the shoreline and it does not seem to be slowing with time.\u201dClimate experts say up to 60% of Africa\u2019s coastal land could disappear within the next 50 years due to coastal erosion resulting from sea-level rise. \n \nIn this episode of Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja discusses the impact of this on coastal communities, and what they need to do to avert the worst possible scenarios.He speaks to Saida Idris, a resident of Kipini village on the Kenyan coast where 10 kilometres of dry land have been lost to the sea and a thousand people forced to relocate over the last decade. 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A city that\u2019s home to an estimated four million people. It collapsed after weeks of relentless rain. The city authorities have reportedly been trying to find a new site for years. Many victims were living in unsafe conditions. An investigation has been ordered into years of neglect. Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja spoke to Ugandan Earth Observation expert Ivan Bamweyana and renowned lawyer David Mpanga.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/22771803f92c5ff4444621dacc7a8e46.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jn48cw-3000x300066d662a0ba9af.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3038094","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What should be done to support Africa\u2019s farmers?","description":"A couple of weeks ago Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja spoke to two farmers in Nigeria and Tanzania about the challenges around farming in Africa. They talked about deteriorating soil quality, rising prices, insecurity and unreliable weather patterns. \n \nThis week these issues will be discussed at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 summit which will be held in Rwanda\u2019s capital Kigali. \n \nHeads of state, politicians, farmers, and agricultural businesses will be there to look at ways of making the production and distribution of food more sustainable and secure.\n \nAnd the message this year is that young people and women must be at the heart of this.\n \nIn today\u2019s episode Alan Kasujja speaks to two experienced agricultural experts who explain how African farmers can farm more productively and affordably.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/21682389bb711e0cb7c10110ecb4d094.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jmv1c3-3000x300066d5112073078.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3034371","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What impact could Burkina Faso massacre have on military regime?","description":"\u201cMore than ever, the people of Burkina Faso need to remain united around the defence and security forces.\u201dA video showing scores of civilians shot dead in the ditches they were digging - was released by an Al Qaeda-linked group active in Burkina Faso earlier this week. It was apparent proof of a major attack it said it had conducted in the northern village of Barsalogho on Saturday.It\u2019s believed at least 100 people were killed, but the government hasn\u2019t confirmed numbers. But what is clear is that it\u2019s one of the worst attacks by Jihadist fighters the country has ever suffered.The government often doesn\u2019t acknowledge such attacks, but this time ministers were filmed visiting victims in hospital. They condemned the attack and called on the public to support the army in its fight against the insurgency. The leader of the military regime, Ibrahim Traore, came to power in a coup in 2022 promising to reconquer all rebel held areas - and last year declared a \"general mobilisation\" of the population.But will this attack make civilians even more fearful of aiding the military?Presenter: Alan @Kasujja\nGuest: Beverly Ochieng, senior analyst with Control Risks.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/d2b083017a12c2cb6964532bc7a0a9b9.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jmg52d-3000x300066d11a487abd8.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3033073","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are some South Africans opposed to anti-immigrant campaigns?","description":"\u201cI always say to them (South Africans), these foreign nationals are developing your country. Why can\u2019t you see that? The main guy who owned this shop was always helpful, especially to the old ladies here in our area.\u201d \u2013 Samuel Makgowa, South African landlord\n \nEarlier this month, shops belonging to foreign nationals were, once again, shut down indefinitely in the township of Soweto in South Africa.\n \nIt's a campaign sponsored by anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula. \n \nIt came after a South African man was wounded during an alleged altercation with an immigrant who runs a grocery shop.\n \nBut week-long raids and demonstrations against Somalis, Bangladeshis and Pakistani shop owners, only drew small crowds. \n \nAlan Kasujja speaks to reporter Mpho Lakaje who's been on the ground to understand the issue better.\n \nGuests: Zandile Dabula, Samuel Makgowa and Daphne Phakathi","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c229172268a1e39a9b79bcf37fe87d83.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jm5ts3-3000x300066cfcb21d98f1.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3032057","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What are the challenges Paralympians face?","description":"\u201cAs a person living with disability, sport gives you the purpose and the inspiration to move on with life because when you see someone who is physically worse off than you doing better than you, you get inspired and want to do more.\"The Paralympic games start today in Paris, just over two weeks after the Olympic games ended in the French Capital. Over 4,400 athletes with various forms of disabilities will be competing in 22 sports for 549 gold medals. Africa has just over 300 para athletes representing 44 countries from the continent. Kenya\u2019s Asiya Mohammed Sururu will be competing in para rowing, a sport not accessed by many in Africa despite the abundant natural water bodies on the continent. The 32-year-old lost both her legs after she was run over by a train at the age of two. In this episode of Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja talks to Asiya about the challenges African para athletes face beyond their physical disabilities.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/4b9b5725e516300c6366d887bfe2cd4e.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jlyfqx-3000x300066ce7747c88cd.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3030617","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Is nationalism fuelling racist attacks against African migrants?","description":"\u201cIt becomes scary when you see people that would normally smile at you - and all of a sudden you see so many people on the streets making those kind of chants. And you think, 'wow, what has been going on underground? This is the city that I used to know. Why should I now be extra watchful? What exactly is going on?'\u201d - Toyyib Adelodun, Nigerian migrant in the UK\n \nThe world watched in shock as police cars were destroyed and shops and properties belonging to foreign nationals targeted in the UK, earlier this month.\n \nThe riots were triggered by the killing of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event for children in Southport, northern England.\n \nFalse rumours were spread on social media that the teenager charged with the murders was a Muslim migrant.\n \nThere were similar events in the township of Soweto in South Africa recently.\n \nShops belonging to African immigrants were forced to shut down, after a foreign national was accused of attacking a local resident.\n \nAlan Kasujja attempts to find out if these are isolated incidents or if there is a political ideology driving them.\n \nGuests: Professor Bongani Ngqulunga, Toyyib Adelodun and Wallace Musonda","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c0259dd2c278fc1c0b65d45edc412271.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jlpqvr-3000x300066cd2820ea083.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3029932","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How important is space travel for Africa?","description":"\"If not now, then when? And if you don\u2019t do it, who else will?\u201dThose are the two questions Sara Sabry suggests all woman ask themselves when they\u2019re thinking through a big move\u2026 and finding they don\u2019t have the confidence to follow it through.And she should know. The Egyptian mechanical and biomedical engineer was the first African woman in space when she blasted off in Blue Origin\u2019s New Shepherd rocket in 2022.\n \nShe\u2019s the founder of Deep Space Initiative, an organisation with the mission to make space and the study of space more accessible\u2013 and she dreams of one day being part of a community living on the moon and eventually \u2018retiring on Mars\u2019. But is space travel and research really something for Africa to invest in when there are so many other priorities?Alan Kasujja hears her thoughts.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/d55956abf1a4a20f29ee47ac2247c577.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jl9jm6-3000x300066cbd69fcf9e3.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3027858","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Who\u2019s speaking up for African nations in the global battle against climate change?","description":"We all know that Africa is getting hit hardest by climate change - even though the continent contributes less than 4% of global emissions. \n \nBBC\u2019s Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja spoke with Kulthoum Omari, Africa\u2019s lead negotiator in global climate talks. Kulthoum is on the front line, making sure Africa\u2019s voice is heard and fighting for the support it deserves. \n \nShe talks about the unique challenge of representing 54 countries with different needs and how they\u2019re pushing for real action in the global climate battle.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/ef370f2dd05ad89a62f0cefeddb344e1.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jl2pqp-3000x300066c7dfc7ca5ca.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3027107","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are farmers struggling to feed Africa?","description":"\u201cThe cost of food will just go higher and higher, because farmers like myself cannot afford to invest in farming and can\u2019t even have their capital back at the end of the season.\u201d\n \nMore than 300 million people faced acute hunger in 2023 according to the World Food Programme. The UN body said this was caused by a number of issues including global warming, insecurity and conflict, and food and energy price inflation. \n \nAfrica is home to millions of small farmers who are key to feeding the continent\u2026 so what are the issues they\u2019re facing and how can they be helped?\n \nAfrica Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja speaks to two farmers: Crescentia Mushobozi, the founder of Tanzania Viable Farms, and Gabriel Eze, the founder of Rural Farmers Hub in Nigeria, who both work to improve the lives and yields of farmers.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/d46c5d2154857b3e8c42f0004f5d9f5e.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jksqps-3000x300066c690a0169f5.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3026412","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Can South Africa\u2019s new e-hailing service succeed against Uber?","description":"\u201cIf the leadership of the minibus taxi sector is prepared to be patient and invest in research and development, absolutely, they stand a chance\u201d \u2013 Dr. Mathetha Mokonyama, Council for Scientific and Industrial ResearchWhen international e-hailing services Uber and Bolt arrived in South Africa about a decade ago, they claimed a massive chunk of the metered taxi market.This left local taxi operators fuming, with tensions leading to the loss of life in some parts of the country.But now, South Africa\u2019s main taxi associations, the National Taxi Alliance and the South African National Taxi Council, are responding with innovation of their own.They call it Shesha, a downloadable app that enables you to order a ride from the comfort of your home.So, today our presenter Mpho Lakaje is on the road, testing the new local service.He attempts to find out if it stands a chance against well established players with deep pockets.Guests: Rebecca Phala, Irene Hlabangwane and Dr. Mathetha Mokonyama.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c169c564574c002c4e8116e6d37f8ecc.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jklws2-3000x300066c53f203a192.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3025751","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Are Senegal\u2019s new government fulfilling their election pledges?","description":"Just over four months ago Senegal elected a new president. After a tumultuous start to the election- Bassirou Diomaye Faye was declared the winner and became at 44 years old Africa\u2019s youngest head of state.Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko promised a radical break from the past, an Afrocentric and nationalist agenda. They vowed to fight poverty and corruption. To create jobs for young people, contracts for gas, oil, fishing and defence would be renegotiated to get a better deal. And there would be an end their currency the CFA franc, which is pegged to the euro and backed by former colonial power France. So what\u2019s happened since they were elected? Alan Kasujja has been hearing from people on the streets of Dakar and speaking to El Malick Ndiaye, Senegal's Minister for Infrastructure, Land and Air Transport.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/04eb062785f9a354438b04feddbceaf4.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jkdv6c-3000x300066c3eda125fa8.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3025103","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How are Africans in the UK feeling after the anti-immigrant riots?","description":"It started with the horrific killing of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event for children in the seaside town of Southport, in northern England. After false rumours were spread on social media that the 17-year-old charged with their murders was a Muslim migrant who\u2019d arrived by boat a few years before, a wave of anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant protests spread across the UK. Cars were set on fire, immigrant-owned-businesses were destroyed, and the police attacked. A hotel housing asylum seekers had its windows smashed and a video went viral showing rioters stopping cars to see if the drivers were \u2018white enough\u2019 to be allowed to pass through safely. In response, there were a number of massive counter-protests against racism \u2013 and the UK government promised swift and tough justice would follow. So far, more than 1,100 people have been arrested and more than 600 charged. But has this helped to reassure Africans and people of African descent living in the UK? Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja speaks to BBC Arabic's Reda El Mawy, and Mohammed Idris, a Sudanese business owner living in Belfast, whose shop was destroyed in the attacks.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/369140668174cf37a0bb9b4219efd805.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jk2193-3000x300066c299c8bb5f7.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3023223","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What\u2019s the legacy of Caf\u2019s Issa Hayatou?","description":"The funeral of former president of Confederation of African Football Dr Issa Hayatou is taking place today in Garoua, northern Cameroon.Hayatou died aged 77 last week in Paris, where he\u2019d been receiving dialysis for kidney problems.His name was synonymous with African football for nearly three decades.He served as president of Caf from 1988 to 2017.He is credited with expanding Africa\u2019s participation at the World Cup and secured the financial security of African football. But he is also criticised by others for hanging onto power- and during his tenure he faced a number of controversial allegations.Presenter: Alan KasujjaGuests: Steve Vickers, Harare-based sports journalist and Amaju Pinnick, former president of Nigeria football Federation (NFF).","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/6103a965a82358b2f3f6cc9d8d0f1bc2.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jjqps5-3000x300066bea5487d3f3.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3022548","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Will Eswatini\u2019s king and pro-democracy activists ever find common ground?","description":"\u201cThese MPs were never advocates of violence. They were speaking inside the chambers of parliament. They have never joined any mass action on the streets\u201d \u2013 Thantaza Silolo, Swaziland Liberation Movement\n \nEswatini\u2019s former Members of Parliament, Mduduzi Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube were arrested following the anti-monarchy riots that claimed dozens of lives back in 2021. \n \nMabuza is currently serving 25 years while Mthandeni Dube was given 18 years. They are now appealing their sentences.\n \nBut human rights groups and pro-democracy activists say the pair were \u201csilenced\u201d for calling on King Mswati to introduce reforms.\n \nThis has been denied by the government of Eswatini.\n \nOver the years, the southern African country has been marred by political dissent, with sections of the population calling for democracy.\n \nPresenter: Alan KasujjaGuests: Alpheous Nxumalo, Eswatini government spokesperson and Thantaza Silolo of the Swaziland Liberation Movement","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/137b441d535aa44e6303c009a4af9a01.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jjgjtf-3000x300066bd562018e20.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3021818","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why has Mpox been declared a public health emergency?","description":"\u201cIt\u2019s a clarion call to action. It\u2019s a recognition that we can no longer afford to be reactive. We must be proactive and aggressive in our effort to eliminate this threat.\u201d\n \nAfrica\u2019s leading health body - Africa CDC \u2013 has declared the rapidly rising cases of Mpox in East Africa a public health emergency.\n \nSince the beginning of the year, nearly 14,000 cases and 450 deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the most affected country. \n \nAnd more cases are being recorded in other African countries - including a number, like Uganda and Kenya, which are seeing the disease for the first time.\n \nSo what should the global response be to what\u2019s been called the \u2018most dangerous\u2019 strain of the disease yet?\n \nPresenter: Alan KasujjaGuests: Dr Jean Claude Udahemuka of the University of Rwanda and Dr Matshidiso Moeti - WHO Regional Director for Africa.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/7b1bd6e9229a873d424ba2170aa42b3d.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jj8brk-3000x300066bc04a13ec0b.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3021140","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why is testing for diseases so hard to access in Africa?","description":"Less than 50% of the world\u2019s population have access to diagnostics, according to statistics from the medical journal, The Lancet.That drops to 20% when it comes to Africa, where the diagnostic gap is most severe at the level of primary health care.\n \nAccording to The Global Health Fund, Africa bears a quarter of the global disease burden and endures over 100 health emergencies a year.In this episode of the Africa Daily Podcast, Peter Musembi explores what needs to be done to address that acute gap in diagnostics in Africa.Guests: Zambian health worker Constance Mudenda and Dr Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President in charge of Africa for Roche Diagnostics.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/0f13ad9eac6955b3148916a43bdcc536.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jj1y22-3000x300066bab32041fc7.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3020647","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are more women in Africa choosing long term contraceptive methods?","description":"The number of women using modern contraception in sub-Saharan Africa has nearly doubled to 66 million, thanks to methods like hormonal implants and injections reaching even remote areas. 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If South Africa was such a deadly place to be an African national, then why would you still be seeing South Africa top the charts on the lists of immigrants flocking here?\u201d - Makone Maja, Institute of Race Relations\n \nChidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old model based in Cape Town will be among the ten women who will be hoping to walk away with the Miss SA crown, this Saturday.\n \nBut her participation has been rejected by some, questioning her nationality.\n \nShe was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a mother who has Mozambican roots.\n \nThe Patriotic Alliance, a party led by South Africa\u2019s Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Gayton McKenzie, says it\u2019s planning to interdict Chidimma from participating in the contest.\n \nBut there are many others who\u2019ve thrown their weight behind the 23-year-old.\n \nThey include political parties like Rise Mzansi and the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.\n \nAlan Kasujja attempts to find out why this issue is dividing South Africans.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/a779560b447b5db24b4b3c8d70ce0e14.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jh33p4-3000x300066b41ba15f7ed.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3017100","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How can Lagos become more climate resilient?","description":"Not too long ago we spoke with Benin\u2019s former Minister for Environment and Urban Planning, Luc Gnacadja, about the challenges and strategies for planning African cities. He told us that he considers Africa\u2019s biggest city, Lagos, to be the least climate resilient city on the continent. \n \nAfrica has suffered disproportionately from climate change, and this is set to continue- scientists predict that global temperatures will continue to rise for decades. But will urban populations cope?\n \nIn today's episode, we explore one man's plan to address this. James George, a Nigerian architect, and founder of HTL of Africa. 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We also hear from young people on their mental health experiences.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/0e726087d758b59e41c8bc441ff4179e.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jfqvtz-3000x300066aae11fed237.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3011915","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why has an ambush in central Somalia raised concerns over weapon security?","description":"Last year, the United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms embargo, a decision that is now under scrutiny. The embargo had aimed to limit weapon deliveries to the Somali government and security forces, preventing them from reaching warlords. A recent ambush in Abudwaq, central Somalia, has some people debating whether lifting the embargo restriction was a mistake. During the attack, a convoy of weapons transported by Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) was intercepted by a clan militia, resulting in at least 10 deaths and the weapons reportedly falling into villagers' hands. The government say they are committed to recovering these weapons before they potentially end up with Al-Shabaab.Presenter: Mpho Lakaje. Guests: Samira Gaid and Abdishukri Haybe","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/654fbfc23fa97545afae752ed371f52d.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jfjbfd-3000x300066a98f9fdcc5d.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3011008","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Should African countries claim players who were born in Europe?","description":"\u201cWhy were they born in Europe? Their parents were escaping the economic realities of Africa. 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He ended up learning how to fix and then make quality watches \u2013 and now counts celebrities like Beyonc\u00e9 and Angelique Kidjo amongst his clientele.\n \nBut at the beginning he says customers would reject his watches after they found out they were made in Ghana.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/9e99ef9aa76f1965297d75fdf26f4acc.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jdw6rj-3000x300066a6ea484738f.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3008452","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What can Africa expect from the Paris Olympics?","description":"The Olympic Games officially open in Paris today. Over three billion people around the globe are expected to watch the world\u2019s best sportsmen and women compete for 329 gold medals in 32 sports over 18 days. The continent will be fully represented with all 54 countries taking part. So, what can Africa expect from the games and who are the athletes to watch? Peter Musembi has been finding out from Malawian swimmer Tayamika Chang\u2019anamuno and Ugandan sports journalist Darren Darren Allan Kyeyune who\u2019s covering the games.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/8f47543fa3bb9d22a014fb6c743f356e.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jdnnch-3000x300066a2f5c9169ff.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3007706","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are millions at risk of starvation in Tigray?","description":"An investigation by BBC Verify has revealed that over 2 million people in the northern part of Ethiopia are at risk of starvation due to drought. 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The Tigray region is still dealing with the aftermath of a bitter two-year war with the federal government that ended in 2022.BBC reporter Girmay Gebru led the investigation and spoke about what he uncovered with Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/56a0b52e8ee609094041bd28d3612692.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jdbz20-3000x300066a1a6a040497.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3007019","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How is Botswana building its first space satellite?","description":"\u201cThe initial investment is quite high, but looking long-term into many development projects, I think it is an investment worthwhile\u201d \u2013 Professor Otlogetswe Totolo\n \nBotswana is building its very first space satellite.\n \nKnown as Bot-Sat-1, it is being developed by scientists and engineers at Botswana International University of Science and Technology in the town of Palapye.\n \nThe southern African country is looking to use images produced by this technology in town planning, mining, farming and other areas of commerce.\n \nAlan Kasujja sits down with Prof. Otlogetswe Totolo and Dr. Dimane Mpoeleng who are at the heart of the project.\n \nHe tries to understand if the satellite is worth the millions of dollars spent to develop it.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c2fecc24c3669010f555003e9371f656.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jd4t38-3000x300066a052c890494.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3006319","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Lenacapavir: could new HIV drug help end the pandemic?","description":"\u201cThat will be a miracle on its own because when I started taking ARVs I began with 20 tablets.\u201dIn June, the US drug company Gilead announced that a trial of its HIV drug Lenacapavir had got a 100% success rate. The drug - a twice-yearly injection \u2013 can be used to protect people from catching the virus, but also to treat those who have it.But the question of pricing remains \u2013 with people in poor countries unable to afford the current price tag of $40,000 per person per year. One analysis has suggested it could be mass produced as a generic drug for about $40 per person per year.In this episode of Africa Daily podcast Peter Musembi speaks to Dr Moupas Das who oversees the development of HIV prevention drugs at Gilead \u2013 and also gets reaction with two people living with HIV.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/aeeab8781f428d0f8bd394dc3038b7a3.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jcz7zn-3000x3000669f03a082139.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3005662","custom_list_id":7,"title":"An apartheid era mass killer tells his story- what can South Africa learn from the past?","description":"\u2018The Apartheid Killer\u2019 is the latest investigation from the BBC Africa Eye team. Filmed over four years, it tells the story of Louis van Schoor, an ex-police officer turned security guard who in the late 1980's terrorised and killed at least 39 people in the South African city of East London. All of his victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. \n \nHe was finally arrested in 1991. But was released from prison after just over a decade in jail. \n \nMore than 30 of Louis van Schoor\u2019s killings are still categorised as \u2018justifiable homicides\u2019 by police today. In his version of events, he\u2019d caught the people he killed breaking into the white-owned businesses he was employed to protect and says he acted \u201cwithin the law.\u201d \n \nIn today\u2019s episode, Mpho Lakaje speaks to Marlene Mvumbi, the sister of a man murdered by van Schoor and the co-director of \u2018The Apartheid Killer\u2019 freelance filmmaker and journalist Isa Jacobson.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/8250739cab1320e242f15d0df49f24fa.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jcsvq9-3000x3000669db21fa5602.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3003020","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What will it take for Africa to beat HIV\/Aids?","description":"\u201cI have lived with HIV for 25 years out of 50. 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In today\u2019s Africa Daily Alan Kasujja speaks to Friedel Dausab, a gay man living in Namibia who remembers a time when treatment was unavailable, that changed for him in 2002, and Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/0bc8555041fdfe3e326098aaa1d5e6e7.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jc9lq6-3000x30006699bd9ec4f6d.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3002225","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Is a bucket initiative the answer to South Africa\u2019s housing crisis?","description":"In a viral video from South Africa, drivers are seen eagerly stopping to donate money to Ayanda Msweli, founder of The Bucket Initiative. This grassroots effort is capturing hearts by building houses for impoverished families. South Africa faces a severe housing crisis, with a backlog of 2.3 million units affecting 12 million people, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, high construction costs, and limited affordable financing. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified poverty and homelessness, making initiatives like Ayanda\u2019s crucial.Africa Daily\u2019s Mpho Lakaje has been hearing more about these efforts and their origins from Ayanda as well as Sunday World senior journalist Mawande AmaShabalala.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/d70d6477370100bb6b84bc888b42f871.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jc25h9-3000x300066986c205f9aa.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3001463","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How are women in Tanzania breaking the poverty cycle?","description":"Women in Tanzania face immense hurdles in accessing education, employment and financial services. Despite these challenges, Tanzanian women are incredibly resilient. Many are the backbone of their families and communities, often juggling multiple roles as caregivers, breadwinners and entrepreneurs. Yet, they face systemic barriers that keep them from achieving financial independence.President Samia Suluhu took office in 2021 with promises to prioritize initiatives promoting gender equality, tackling violence against women and boosting economic empowerment. However, there's still much more to do. Lydia Charles Moyo, the founder of \u2018Her Initiative\u2019, is leading efforts to empower women through technology and digital inclusion.Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja has been hearing more about these efforts from Lydia as well as Elizabeth, a beneficiary of her work.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c9d5897a871a021d65dc2aec67f7bf92.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jbtrwc-3000x30006697184825b58.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"3000698","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Can Sierra Leone enforce its child marriage law?","description":"\u201cThe practice of female genital mutilation is so interwoven with the practice of child marriage. It\u2019s like the marketplace, the institution through which children are prepared for marriage\u201d \u2013 Josephine Kamara, advocacy director of Purposeful. Today, Alan Kasujja hears the moving story of Khadijatu Barrie, a 26-year-old student at the University of Sierra Leone. She recently went public and explained how she refused to be forced into marriage when she was still a little girl.This comes a month after Sierra Leone\u2019s president Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act of 2024. It means, anyone marrying a girl under the age of 18 will be jailed for at least 15 years or fined around $4,000 US, or both. Alan sits down with Patrick Analo from Save the Children as well as Josephine Kamara from Purposeful. He attempts to understand if the new law will change anything at all and if there\u2019s any connection between child marriage and female genital mutilation.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/4f89a070cce8f13547a3651f8fe8c8a3.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0jbj37j-3000x30006695c9204b553.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2999886","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why is the British army being investigated for alleged abuses in Kenya?","description":"An ongoing inquiry is taking place in Kenya in response to a series of allegations of rape and other misconduct by British soldiers during their time training in the country. The allegations date back to the 1950s and despite a previous investigation carried out by the British army, nobody has been prosecuted or held accountable for any crimes.\n \nA new defence pact that came into effect in 2021 means British soldiers can now be sued in Kenyan courts. The inquiry has heard emotional testimonies from several people about the alleged abuses. \n \nPresenter: Alan Kasujja. 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So we brought together two enthusiasts who have one foot in the gaming side and one foot in the business side, to hear their stories.Guests: Krystel Kalanga, a gamer and entrepreneur from the Democratic Republic of Congo and founder of \u2018Manga and Geek day\u2019, and Cholwe Shabukali a gamer and entrepreneur from Zambia and founder of Team Gematrix which competes in Esports competitions","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/9d0842c297860a82ff4135949c90d42b.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j9x63z-3000x30006690832061eaf.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2997022","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What exactly do Islamic State linked militants want from Mozambique?","description":"\u201cWe spoke to relatives of a boy who was seen carrying ammunition. The relatives say this boy had been kidnapped during a January attack in another village. The uncle and aunt of the boy were shocked to see how much confidence he showed operating as a child soldier\u201d \u2013 Zenaida Machado, Human Rights Watch\n \nIn today\u2019s episode, Alan Kasujja revisits the conflict in Mozambique because it\u2019s now emerged that insurgents are using children in their operations.\n \nHuman Rights Watch says youngsters, some as young as 13, were recently ordered to raid and loot the town of Macomia, in Cabo Delgado province.\n \nThe recruitment and use of children as soldiers is a war crime.\n \nAlan attempts to understand why the Southern African Development Community, despite deploying troops to Mozambique, is failing to quell the violence.\n \nAlso, with these soldiers withdrawing from Cabo Delgado, how will it affect local communities?","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/4bab1bc869b93b67b1df817b232b46e5.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j9lkn6-3000x3000668f2f4848809.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2996221","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How did one man escape the besieged city of El Fasher?","description":"War has raged across the whole of Sudan between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force or RSF for the past 15 months. Human rights abuses and atrocities have been committed on both sides \u2013 in Darfur, groups like Human Rights Watch have documented what they say is ethnic cleansing by the RSF as they\u2019ve specifically targeted people of African descent. \n \nMillions have fled from the region. \n \nEl Fasher is the only major city in Darfur that remains outside of RSF control. \n \nMohammed Zakaria is a film maker and photographer who lived in El Fasher. Most of his family fled to neighbouring Chad early in the war but he stayed behind to document what was happening in the city. \n \nHe finally decided to leave and has just made it out to safety to Uganda. \n \nIn today\u2019s Africa Daily he speaks to Alan Kasujja about living and escaping El Fasher.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/ba6b662e14128d92add91e7e731323a5.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j9cs4j-3000x3000668de01fb6894.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2995465","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How has Brenda Biya\u2019s kiss on Instagram impacted Cameroon?","description":"\"I\u2019m crazy about you & I want the world to know\u201d.\n \nIt looks like a pretty harmless Instagram post. Two women kissing and expressing their love. \n \nBut one of the women \u2013 and the woman who posted that photo and accompanying message - was Brenda Biya, the 26 year old daughter of President Paul Biya of Cameroon. \n \nThe law in Cameroon states that those who engage in same-sex acts or relationships can face with up to five years in jail, so it\u2019s perhaps not a surprise that the post has caused a lot of discussion in the country.\n \nSo was it a brave act of defiance - or a sign that there\u2019s one law for those in power and another for everyone else?\n \nFor Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to Bandy Kiki, a Cameroonian LGBT activist and BBC reporter Paul Njie.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/68643c8eb101180d75fa9d446540b081.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j95cqk-3000x3000668c8c489da14.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2994775","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are some elderly people being accused of being witches and attacked in Kenya?","description":"For most people in Africa the elderly are respected for their age, wisdom and life experience. And cared for by their children, grandchildren and community.\n \nBut contradicting this tradition are horrific cases of elder abuse revealed by the BBC\u2019s Africa Eye team in their latest investigation. \n \nHaki Yetu, a local human right organisation, say at least one elderly person is killed every week in Kilifi County after being accused of being a witch. \n \nAfrica Daily Alan Kasujja speaks to Julius Wanyama from Haki Yetu, about the plight of the elderly people targeted in Kilifi County.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/f5a0e9db8bc7498eb96ce966b995e697.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j8xwdt-3000x3000668b3d214032b.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2992493","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why did one woman make it her mission to travel through Africa on a motorbike?","description":"Udoh Ebaide Joy has just finished what many would describe as an epic adventure. She rode her motorbike across Africa \u2013 stopping in ten countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Angola and Cameroon. She covered over 90,000 km and ended her journey in her country Nigeria. Why did she make the journey? And what was it like travelling solo as a woman on a motorbike? In today\u2019s Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to her about the experiences she had on the road, the challenges she faced, and the moments she'll never forget.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/bf387d8ca586b9f0997f116c97f79612.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j8fv2m-3000x3000668748a1615cd.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2991637","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are nuclear power plans proving controversial in Africa?","description":"Is nuclear power a possible answer to the challenge of phasing out fossil fuels in response to global warming? \n \nMany African governments say yes \u2013 and 18 are now in the feasibility stage of developing nuclear power stations. Currently, South Africa is the only country on the continent which generates electricity from a nuclear power plant.But activists argue there are too many risks \u2013 and that Africa lacks the capacity to dispose of the waste nuclear power produces.\nIn Kenya, residents of Uyombo village in Kilifi are opposing the development of a power plant in their area \u2013 even though its construction is only due to start in 2027. The government says when \u2013 or if \u2013 it comes online, it should generate 1000 megawatts of electricity, nearly a third of the energy Kenya currently produces. For the Africa Daily podcast, Alan Kasujja speaks to renowned environmental activist Phyllis Omido, who is leading the campaign against the project. He also speaks to Justus Wabuyabo, the head of Kenya\u2019s Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA), the body tasked by the government with developing nuclear energy in the country.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/82d7ff7bee09d9cb4e056a471832fc1c.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j85wtp-3000x30006685f721524ac.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2990827","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How has Gorongosa National Park recovered from Mozambique\u2019s Civil War?","description":"Over one million people died during Mozambique\u2019s civil war \u2013 which continued from 1977 to 1992. By its end, much of the country\u2019s infrastructure was also gone. One place which was heavily impacted was Gorongosa National Park \u2013 in the middle of the country \u2013 where virtually all the wild animals were slaughtered for food or for ivory, which was then traded for weapons. Wildebeest and Zebra populations dropped from thousands to less than twenty of each. Elephant numbers decreased by more than 90%. And for the people living there, there were no schools, hospitals or jobs. But in 2004, the then-president, Joaquim Chissano, made a pitch to American multi-millionaire and philanthropist, Greg Carr, and persuaded him to help fund the renewal of the park. Now, after 20 years, it\u2019s been transformed \u2013 and Carr\u2019s contribution has shrunk to less than a sixth of the budget, with the government and other funders now contributing the rest. For today\u2019s Africa Daily Mpho Lakaje finds out more about what\u2019s been called \u2018Africa\u2019s most successful rewilding effort\u2019 with journalist Ish Mafundikwa who\u2019s just back from visiting the project.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/45b24c95ff3672e1b410a3c9a198aca5.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j7x5bj-3000x30006684a5a07a8f6.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2989914","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Can South Africa\u2019s government of national unity really work?","description":"Today South Africa\u2019s cabinet ministers will be sworn-in at a ceremony in the country\u2019s capital, Pretoria.\n \nThey are from various political parties and form part of President Cyril Ramaphosa\u2019s government of national unity.\n \nMany of them have, in the past, taken each other to court over policy differences.\n \nBut they now have to work together as a team, in the same cabinet.\n \nThese political events were triggered by the outcome of the May 2024 national election, where no party secured an outright majority.\n \nSo, can South Africa\u2019s politicians park their ideological differences aside and pull together to set their nation on a path towards prosperity?","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/bdd5e1b1b6a114723449c3f7e4da4a1f.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j7pxjd-3000x3000668351c863ad5.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2988963","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why does Africa perform poorly in mathematics?","description":"Thousands of students in secondary schools across Africa are sitting their final year exams at the moment and in the coming few weeks. In the maths paper, they are certain to come across one question from the quadratic equations topic requiring them to find X. Very few people on the continent look back at their days of finding X with joy, because maths has never been a popular subject for the vast majority. Statistics from the 2023 exams show there was a mean score of less than 30% in maths in most countries. For the Africa Daily podcast, Alan Kasujja embarks on finding out where the problem lies by talking to the man ranked by Stanford University as the second best mathematician in the world. Originally from Cameroon, Prof Abdon Atangana is currently professor of Applied Mathematics at South African University of the Free State. He\u2019s also the chairman of African Mathematical Commission for Research and Innovations.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/681ba0b2450f22b7ff72cf878967931c.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j7h0jb-3000x300066820047ac1e0.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2987138","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Is Zimbabwe\u2019s government clamping down on dissent?","description":"Rights groups in Zimbabwe have criticised the deteriorating human rights climate in the country. Complaints of arbitrary arrests, abductions and harassment have also come from individuals such as politicians and writers. The finger of blame has been pointed at state security forces. So, what exactly is going on? In today\u2019s Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to the BBC\u2019s Shingai Nyoka in Zimbabwe, and a human right's lawyer who says that defending people who say they have been arrested unjustly by authorities, puts him in a very risky position.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/f9434e08e25019eeaebdb3e7cd4cf0a2.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j70090-3000x3000667e0bc82a5f3.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2986233","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How did Kenya's Gen Z protests stop the finance bill?","description":"\u201cI concede.\u201d\n \nAfter a dramatic - and bloody - week of protests on the streets of Kenya, President William Ruto has agreed to ditch his unpopular finance bill. In an address to the nation he said that it was clear that Kenyans \u201cwant nothing\u201d to do with the bill which would have introduced controversial tax hikes. Protesters say they would have hit the poorest who are already struggling with rising living costs.\n \nOn Tuesday, parliament was set ablaze and lawmakers hid in the basement garage after voting for the bill. At least 22 people were killed in the protests.\n \nNow President Ruto says he will enter into a dialogue with the young people who have led the protests.\n \nFor Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to protesters outside Kenya\u2019s High Commission in London \u2013 and gets an explanation of what was behind both the bill and the protests from Julians Amboko, an Economist and Business Journalist based in Kenya.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/7733e279ab62083ae4c6ba5e15dba965.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j6q5fn-3000x3000667cbca089435.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2985385","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What will it take to end music-related killings in Lesotho?","description":"\u201cPeople will say nasty things about you in their lyrics. You will then be tempted to respond. That\u2019s how the violence starts\u201d \u2013 Molefi \u201cMantsoaki\u201d Tjemolane \u2013 Lesotho musician\n \nFamo music is a genre whose origins can be traced back to the 1920s, among Lesotho\u2019s migrant labourers.\n \nOver time, it became commercial and formed a big part of national culture, enabling artists to make a living and win awards.\n \nBut the music is now associated with gangs primarily linked to illegal gold mining in neighbouring South Africa and Lesotho itself.\n \nThe main factions are known as Terene, draped in yellow traditional blankets over their shoulders, while Seakhi prefer blue and black blankets.\n \nNow, the government of Prime Minister Sam Matekane has banned some of the groups accused of fueling the violence.\n \nThis has angered some musicians.\n \nPresenter: Alan Kasujja\nGuests: Lesotho\u2019s Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police Lebona Lephema as well as Famo musician Molefi \u201cMantsoaki\u201d Tjemolane","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/e0161423720a924efa4a55160c470f6c.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j6fv7b-3000x3000667b68c89acfc.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2984408","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are some parents in Nigeria using harmful skin lightening products on their children?","description":"When Africa Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja was in Lagos last year, he learned that some parents there are using harmful products on their children in order to lighten their skin and that in some instances parents are unintentionally lightening and damaging their children\u2019s skin.\n \nThe usage of skin lightening products is high in Nigeria.\n \nAccording to the World Health Organisation, the prevalence of skin bleaching varies across the continent in Mali it's 25% while in Nigeria it's 77%, so the market for these products is large and widespread.\n \nIn today\u2019s episode, Alan looks at what\u2019s behind this trend and hears from the owner of a natural skin products business on the conversations she\u2019s had with mothers looking for skin lightening products for their young children. And he speaks to a dermatologist on the young and damaged skin she\u2019s seen in her clinic.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/bd52812fb028fe8c468f3999711f672e.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j68czm-3000x3000667a1748a3fbf.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2983599","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Are liberation movements still relevant in Africa?","description":"Today Alan Kasujja sits down with Dr.Philbert Komu from the University of Dar es Salaam and Dr. Gideon Chitanga of the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.\n \nThey are discussing the role of former liberation movements in Africa\u2019s contemporary politics.\n \nIs their performance in line with the expectations of their nations?\n \nThe conversation was sparked by the dismal showing of the African National Congress in South Africa\u2019s May 2024 elections.\n \nOthers like Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe have also lost support over the years, relying on rural votes to remain in power.\n \nAlthough icons like Jomo Kenyatta, Julius Nyerere and Samora Machel are still celebrated to this day, Alan attempts to understand if their ideas still work.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/180bd553e0fa3b1d2126b66ac6597ca9.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j5ntwc-3000x30006678c5c83fbba.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2981272","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How did three Americans end up on trial for a coup attempt in the DRC?","description":"More than 50 defendants are being tried for an attempted coup attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On May 19th, armed men dressed in military attire attacked the home of the economy minister, Vital Kamerhe and later moved on to President Felix Tshisekedi\u2019s offices in Kinshasa. Former Congolese military officer, Christian Malanga, is still expected to face charges for leading this alleged coup, despite being killed by security forces during the attack. Also on trial are three US citizens, one of them is Christian Malanga's 21-year-old son, Marcel. Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja speaks to the BBC's reporter in the capital Kinshasa, Emery Makumeno.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/dd7b46b7f5faed29a9c85e146d1ba498.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j5h46j-3000x30006674d39fc4465.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2980338","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Could power ships be the jolt Africa needs to help overcome its energy challenges?","description":"Millions in Africa live without a consistent supply of electricity, something which has caused a lot of socio-economic setbacks. Some countries, like Ghana, are turning to power ships to solve their energy problems. These floating power plants are a quick fix, providing an electricity supply and that helps to reduce those frequent blackouts. However, money troubles still loom large. Unpaid bills can lead to more power cuts, this has happened in Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. And there are questions about the sustainability of dealing with a country\u2019s electricity needs in this way.\n \nAfrica Daily\u2019s Alan Kasujja has been hearing more about all this from the BBC\u2019s Aaron Akinyemi who spoke to the Chief Commercial Officer at Turkish based Karpowership, Zeynab Harezi, as well as Tony Tiyou, the CEO of Renewables in Africa.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/acb718c18a4a1658ae6d2a83a282b08c.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j56zd9-3000x300066737fc8999a9.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2979526","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Is Africa doing enough to get women involved in science?","description":"\u201cI think historically, science or STEM related subjects have not been encouraged for young girls to participate in. It\u2019s generally been viewed as a male dominated industry\u201d \u2013 Lerato Kubushi, African Leadership Academy\n \nIn today\u2019s Africa Daily\u2019s Mpho Lakaje speaks to four teenagers from Tunisia, Lesotho, Nigeria Zimbabwe and their teacher from Ghana about why African women are underrepresented in science and what\u2019s being done about it. \n \nAccording to a recent United Nations Commission for Africa report, women make up only 20% of the science and engineering field on the continent.\n \nThis, however, isn\u2019t to say that Africa hasn\u2019t produced people who are excelling in this sector and doing exceptional things.Back in 2002, Mark Shuttleworth gained worldwide fame when he became the first South African in space. 20 years later Sara Sabry became the first Egyptian and African woman to go to space. \n \nBut is enough being done to ensure that more women get to reach the same heights?","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/937495228b02d67ca4e7a1aa81bd5734.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j4yyxj-3000x300066722e47b383c.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2978628","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Haiti: Will Ruto\u2019s faith diplomacy work where politics have failed?","description":"\u201cWe believe our president has taken a very, very wonderful initiative and we support it 100%... Our president is a Christian and he believes in the power of prayer.\u201dFor months now, a plan to send a thousand Kenyan police to quell gang violence in Haiti has been surrounded with uncertainty. There have been a series of hold ups to the deployment including challenges in the Kenyan courts, changing leadership in Haiti, and general opposition from the Kenyan public.It has now emerged that alongside pushing hard for the deployment, Ruto has also been making plans for faith diplomacy and has turned to a group of evangelical pastors close to him and the first lady for support.For the Africa Daily podcast, Peter Musembi speaks to one of the evangelical pastors Serge Musasilwa on why and how they are involved. He also speaks to international affairs expert Dr Kizito Saballa.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/727b132c4595f84eb399e7fa76e1884c.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j4t3mw-3000x30006670df204c19a.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2978046","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What has been the lasting impact of Zambia's 1993 football squad plane crash?","description":"\"This could be one of the greatest teams we\u2019ve ever seen out of Africa\u2026 they were the hope of Africa for the 1994 World Cup. And that was taken away instantly.\u201dIn 1993, a plane carrying almost all of Zambia's national football squad crashed in Gabon, killing 18 players. The young team was carrying the hopes of many Africans as they progressed towards the 1994 World Cup. But out of that tragedy, an amazing story unfolded, as a team was rebuilt from scratch. That team later went on to win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2012.Now 30 years later, the BBC podcast Amazing Sport Stories been speaking with the family members of those who died \u2013 who to this day have never received compensation - as well as to those who rebuilt the team. Presenter: Mpho Lakaje. Guests: Robert Earnshaw, Welsh former international footballer and the host of the podcast, and his mother Rita.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/1e30114512012956fe8ec1d9bdcbc3fb.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j4ndt3-3000x3000666fcce7ca456.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2975654","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why do workers in Nigeria feel so strongly about raising the minimum wage?","description":"Last week Nigeria\u2019s labour unions suspended a general strike, that caused widespread disruption across the country, for one week.\n \nUnions were demanding an increase in the national monthly minimum wage to help workers cope with the rising cost of living. The strike ended after the government agreed to a new national minimum wage. The government also said it will meet with the unions' representatives every day for a week for talks. \n \nIn today\u2019s Africa Daily Noni Muchiri speaks to the BBC\u2019s Nkechi Ogbonna in Lagos about the union\u2019s demands, the government\u2019s response and the financial hardship facing many workers in Nigeria.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/95872cb3b94cdd30a20919318b2baf8f.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j43yf5-3000x3000666b9920aacc9.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2974797","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are lions roaming Nairobi's residential streets?","description":"Residents of Ongata Rongai, a suburb in the Kenyan capital Nairobi have recently had to be on their guard after a number of lions have been sighted roaming their neighbourhood. Concern peaked three weeks ago when a video circulated of a lion climbing over a perimeter wall into a homestead \u2013 only to re-emerge with a dog in its mouth moments later. Since then the residents have received alerts from wildlife authorities, as more carnivores have been sighted. The increase in such incidents has reignited the debate over whether humans are able to live so closely to wild animals within a city. Nairobi is the only city in the world to contain a national park. For today\u2019s Africa Daily podcast, Peter Musembi speaks to Sylvia Koira, the college student whose family dog was taken and eaten by the lioness, their homestead\u2019s caretaker Joshua Isiga, and the BBC\u2019s Ruth Nesoba- also a resident.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/0bd75fffd4a739b9da7c60330466d013.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j3vwjj-3000x3000666a479fd7f31.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2973952","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What will the death of Malawi\u2019s VP Saulos Chilima mean for politics there?","description":"It was the news that Malawians had been dreading: on Tuesday President Lazarus Chakwera announced that his vice president, Saulos Chilima, had been killed in a plane crash. Vice President Chilima had been travelling to the funeral of a former government minister. The military aircraft he was on had been flying in bad weather and disappeared from airport radars on Monday. When it was found by rescuers, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were eight others onboard, including the former first lady, Shanil Dzimbiri. 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In today\u2019s Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja hears from young men and women in South Sudan on what the tradition means for them.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/3475311cba9bc9dc5ddeda2987257680.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j2wgzk-3000x300066665320345f1.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2970252","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Why are Ghana\u2019s foreign scholarship students struggling financially?","description":"The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has been pleading for urgent support for Ghanaian students studying abroad who have not received their stipends for almost a year. The students are on a government scholarship, and they left Ghana with the promise of getting financial support during their time at university. The scholarship was set up for \"brilliant and needy\" students. 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And he also talks to Rachael Kitonyo Devotsu, a data expert, about the hurdles governments have faced as they try to do this.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/c986c6ad23486d447566571201594868.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j26zd2-3000x3000665fbba0a9952.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2967172","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What are the hopes of one of Mozambique\u2019s most famous authors for his country?","description":"\u201cIf we want to be a nation we should have our own narrative, we should have our own heroes.\u201dAlan\u2019s guest on the podcast today is Mia Couto - one of Mozambique\u2019s most famous authors who\u2019s won numerous international awards during his decades-long career. But he\u2019s so much more: a biologist, a critical thinker, the son of immigrants and, as a young man, a member of Frelimo - the independence movement which fought against the Portuguese colonial authorities. As the only \u2018white guy\u2019 in the room when he joined, he was told \u201cwe need poetry in our struggle\u201d. Now nearly 50 years on, he tells Alan how he\u2019s become disillusioned with the ruling party \u2013 which has been in control of the country since independence. The country remains one of the poorest in Africa in terms of GDP despite its natural resources. \n \nHe also talks about why it's been so difficult for the authorities to retain control in the northern Cabo Delgado province which has suffered a bloody insurgency since 2017 - and argues that Mozambicans need to remember their own narratives and heroes.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/a139a1f78551275dce5263beffb07769.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j20g4q-3000x3000665e6a205f6ef.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2966386","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Has Africa\u2019s response to drug and alcohol abuse been effective?","description":"In today\u2019s episode, Mpho Lakaje speaks to a 36-year-old South African man who uses a drug called Nyaope or Whoonga. It\u2019s a type of black tar heroin often mixed with other powdered substances that include cleaning chemicals.\n \nBut the problem of substance abuse and addiction isn't limited to one country - and the United Nations says it expects the number of people using drugs in Africa to rise 40% by 2030.\n \nSierra Leone is also dealing with a drug commonly known as Kush, a psychoactive blend of addictive substances. Earlier this year, 23 people died and 20 others went blind after allegedly consuming poisonous alcohol in Kenya. And Malawi also has a concoction notoriously known as \u201cGod take me\u201d.\n \nPresenter: Mpho Lakaje\nGuest: Professor Adamson Muula","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/f416c9a52ee27686f483d6e369acf10e.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j1sss1-3000x3000665d1647a202a.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2964236","custom_list_id":7,"title":"Can digital banking transform the fortunes of Africa\u2019s youth?","description":"For many young people in Africa, traditional banking isn\u2019t just a hassle, it\u2019s a major roadblock. Long lines, piles of paperwork and strict ID requirements mean many are left out in the cold when it comes to managing their money in bank accounts. Digital banking platforms are trying to change this. The idea is that they use technology to provide financial services for payments, loans and even investments, through online platforms and apps instead of traditional banks. Africa Daily\u2019s Muthoni Muchiri spoke to Kiiru Muhoya, CEO of Fingo Africa, about the finance challenges facing the continent's youth and how digital banking can open up the connection channels on the continent.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/5c16ae1648aed85e2b5c5058f6f0d6f7.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j1bbqm-3000x30006659241f66d55.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2963422","custom_list_id":7,"title":"What are the main challenges for Somali women musicians?","description":"\u201cEspecially the woman, they cannot sing. They cannot go in front of the people and then sing and say \u2018I am an artist\u2019. It\u2019s shameful.\u201dToday Alan enjoys a treat on the podcast: singer and activist Sahra Halgan came in to the Africa Daily studios in Broadcasting House along with her fellow musicians percussionist, Aymeric Krol, and guitarist, Ma\u00ebl Sal\u00e8tes, and they performed some of their music live for him. Sahra has lived quite a life\u2026 She was a nurse during the Somali civil war in the 1980s before fleeing to France in the 1990s. But after years of building up her singing career abroad, she returned to her home city of Hargeisa in the self-declared republic of Somaliland in 2015 and founded its first cultural and music centre. The name of that club is Hiddo Dhawr - which means \u2018promote or keep culture\u2019 \u2013 which is also the name of her latest album, out this month. Opening a club wasn\u2019t without challenges; there is disapproval of musicians \u2013 especially female ones \u2013 from many sectors of Somali society. 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Ms Seenoi-Barr was selected by the SDLP party to become the next first citizen of Derry City and Strabane District Council but despite the support she received, she has also faced some backlash and racist abuse. She was born in Kenya and left in 2010 to start a new life in Northern Ireland. She proudly comes from the Maasai tribe but since moving to Derry, she has been focused on building community and support for other immigrants.Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja spoke to her about her journey and why she decided to become a politician. \n \nPresenter: Alan Kasujja. 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It\u2019s my first time voting\u201d \u2013 Thembeka Dliwako, South African voterIn today\u2019s podcast, Mpho Lakaje sits down with 21-year-old Thembeka Dliwako, who will be voting for the very first time in her life.In her country, she\u2019s popularly known as \u201cNomarally\u201d, loosely translated as, \u201cThe lady of the rallies\u201d.That\u2019s because, in recent months she\u2019s been doing something rather unusual.She\u2019s been traveling to different parts of the country, attending the political rallies of various parties, wanting to hear for herself what leaders have to offer.Mpho also visits Johannesburg attorney, Oatlhotse Thupayatlase who voted for the first time back in 1994, in an election that marked the end of apartheid.Is he still as excited about casting his ballot as he was 30 years ago?Approximately 27 million South Africans are eligible to vote in the watershed general election on Wednesday.","url":"https:\/\/b2c-argo-contents.s3.amazonaws.com\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/59b366308f25e004eef5f3a03a45508f.mp3","preview_horizontal":"https:\/\/dy822md8ge77v.cloudfront.net\/upload\/api\/1dc94f3564877c40ce95994c922e60af\/preview_cuadrada-BC-p0j0ljbg-3000x300066552d48ca7b2.jpg","url_descarga":"","url_descarga_player":""},{"id":"2961177","custom_list_id":7,"title":"How is a Kenyan school using bamboo to fight landfill air pollution?","description":"For years, teachers and students at the Dandora Secondary School in Kenya\u2019s capital Nairobi have complained of respiratory illnesses. 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