Africa Daily

Is it ‘game over’ for Eswatini’s king? Days of pro-democracy protests have brought the country to a standstill. People are angry about a number of things – but, more than anything, they want King Mswati III to step aside. He’s ruled with an iron fist for 35 years, resisting any attempt to democratise the country. But can he ignore calls for change, now they’ve become this loud?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Zweli Martin Dlamini – editor, Swaziland News.#AfricaDaily

The Africa Cup of Nations takes place once every 2 years. It was scheduled to be played in 2021 but Covid-19 and other factors meant the tournament is now scheduled to take place in early 2022. Cameroon was due to host AFCON in 2019 but then Egypt took over at the last minute. In Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at whether Cameroon is now ready. . Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Njie Enow, head of sport at CRTV

Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been arrested. After spending years on the run, he was finally captured in unclear circumstances. But who is he? Why does he want an independent country for all Igbo people? And what does his capture mean for the future of Nigeria?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Ishaq Khalid, BBC reporter in Abuja; Law Mefor, Igbo Bu Igbo Social-Cultural Foundation.#AfricaDaily

African cartoons are taking screens by storm. The continent’s animation industry may still be in its infancy - but African characters and stories are rapidly winning over new fans around the world. And yet, do they stand a chance against the likes of Western creators like Disney or Netflix?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Clara Njeru, Head Of Production at Kukua; David Malingha, Bloomberg journalist. #AfricaDaily

Catholic schools seized. Church-run clinics shut down. Eritrean Catholics say the government has - for years - been taking over their property. They, like many other Christians, feel under pressure. But how did we get here? How did a country known for some of Africa’s earliest churches decide to turn on its Christian groups?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Teklemariam Bekit, BBC reporter; Dr Berhane Asmelash, director of Release Eritrea.#AfricaDaily

How do you force a country to go offline? Internet shutdowns are becoming more common in parts of Africa. But stopping people from going online comes at a cost – both political and economic. So, why do some governments keep doing it? And what can the tech giants do about it?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Julie Owono, executive director of Internet Without Borders. #AfricaDaily

Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria have seen a luxury property market boom despite a downward trend in country’s economy. Developers boast that their million-dollar luxury flats continue to be in demand, with rich buyers continuing to invest in what they believe to be a safer place for their money. In the next edition of Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja looks at why such properties remain in demand and what this means for the rest of the housing sector. Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Dipo Awojide, Purple Living Nigeria Ezekiel Bassey, urban architect

What does it take to end an insurgency? Four years of fighting have left deep bruises in northern Mozambique. Those who were not killed in the violence have had to flee for their lives. Neighbouring countries are worried too – so, they’re working with the government to come up with solutions. But how do you fix a problem of this magnitude? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Charles Mangwiro, journalist in Maputo. #AfricaDaily

Should we all be planting more trees? Ghana’s forests have been depleted, but the government wants to restore them to their former glory. Earlier this month, it challenged Ghanaians to plant five million trees in a single day – a nationwide stand against climate change. But is it enough? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Thomas Naadi, BBC Ghana correspondent; Joshua Amponsem, climate activist and founder of Green Africa Youth Organization. #AfricaDaily

Drop your hand hoes, the drones are here! Some Togolese farmers have begun using specialist drones to help them with simple tasks, like spraying chemicals on their crops. But with a hefty price tag, are drones really the answer to their problems? How much of a difference will they make?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Edeh Dona Etchri, e-Agribusiness founder; Carlos, rice farmer in Kovie.#AfricaDaily