Africa Daily

Twitter has been suspended in Nigeria after what could be described as a spat between the social media giant and president Buhari. It’s unclear for how long this suspension is going to last, but the government’s pretty mad: they say the platform is being used to destabilise the country and to encourage criminality. Nigerians on Twitter are having none of it. So, what exactly is going on?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guest: Chris Ewokor, BBC reporter.#AfricaDaily

Students in eSwatini have been protesting to demand justice for a young man they allege was killed by the police. The body of Thabani Nkomonye was found in a field just outside Manzini – one of the country’s main cities. Police say he died in a car crash. But students allege he is the latest victim of police brutality. In Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at why students have been taking action. Host:Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Zweli Martin Diamini, editor of Swaziland News Colani Khulekani Maseko, President of the Swaziland National Union of Students

Mount Nyiragongo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Over the past couple of weeks, it’s erupted, spewing fast-flowing lava down its slopes - some of it heading towards the city of Goma just a few kilometres away and home to more than six million people. The lava has destroyed thousands of homes and killed dozens of people. In Africa Daily Alan Kasujja asks is Goma the most dangerous place on earth and why do people choose to live there?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter Guests: James Nzavwala, manager of Goma Serena Hotel Adalbert Muhindo, volcanologist at the Goma Volcano Observatory,

There’s a new kind of music from South Africa that’s got everyone talking. It was born in the country’s deep house and jazz music scene about 10 years ago. It’s called Amapiano - and it’s a genre that lends itself to collaboration between artists -- a collaboration that has helped spread the word. What’s more, artists are expressing themselves in their own native languages. In the next edition of Africa Daily - Alan Kasujja asks: could Amapiano be the sound of the year?Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Radio host Boipelo, Johannesburg Focalistic, South African artist

For most people having a bank account, being able to save our money or borrow, whether it's for a personal reason or business venture, is an essential part of life. But nearly 2 billion people around the world have no access to a bank account or digital access to money services. For sub-Saharan Africa the unbanked represent over 60 per cent of the population. In Africa Daily Karnie Sharp now looks at why so many people remain unbanked and what's being done to overcome this financial exclusion. Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp on Twitter) Guests: Ojok Okello founder of Okere City, based in Uganda Geoffrey Mulei, CEO of Tanda, Kenya

On December 2019 following days of heavy rain a landslide hit, killing 28 people and destroying many homes in Bushika county, Uganda. It wasn’t the first landslide and extreme weather conditions, due to climate change, are creating the conditions for these kinds of disasters to occur around Mount Elgon. Survivors say more could have been done to stop the death of so many people and are taking the government to court. In the next episode of Africa Daily Karnie Sharp looks at whether the government can be held responsible?Host: Karnie Sharp (@\KarnieSharp on twitter)Guests: Walimbwa Vincent, resident of Naoshi village Dr Arthur Bainomugisha, Executive Director of Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment

When the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared before a commission of inquiry in Johannesburg recently – he did what no other sitting ANC President had done before – give evidence against members of his own party. The inquiry into allegations of state capture was set up a few years ago to investigate whether the Gupta family influenced government policies in return for lucrative contracts. At the heart of this story is the former President Jacob Zuma. In today’s edition of Africa Daily, Karnie Sharpe asks what exactly does state capture look like and why has it divided opinion within in the country. Host:: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp on Twitter Guest: Milton Nkosi, former BBC journalist in South Africa

The number of kidnappings is on the rise in Nigeria – but senators want to put a stop to it by punishing people paying ransoms to release their loved ones. Under a new draft bill, Nigerians could face up to 15 years in prison if they’re caught handing over the money. But will this really solve the problem?Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp on Twitter) Guests: David, kidnap victim; Charles Inko Tariah, security expert; Kabir Adamu, security analyst.#AfricaDaily

Paying off your student loan is never easy – but, for thousands of young Kenyans, this has become an impossible mission. Good jobs are hard to come by and the pandemic hasn’t been kind to those trying to start a career. Thousands of young graduates are defaulting on their debt. How did things get so bad?Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp on Twitter) Guest: Lennies Sikuku, young graduate; David Aduda, journalist and media consultant. #AfricaDaily

Three coups in less than a decade: to say Malian politics have been rocky is an understatement. On Monday, a government reshuffle turned sour led to the arrest of the president and prime-minister. The army is once again in charge. The media talk of yet another coup – so, how did we get here?Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp on Twitter) Guest: Beverly Ochieng, BBC Monitoring.#AfricaDaily