Africa Daily

A stretch of sea wanted by Kenya and Somalia. For years now, the two countries have been at loggerheads over a slice of the Indian Ocean, thought to be rich in oil and gas. Both Kenya and Somalia desperately want it, but can’t quite agree on who actually owns it. A case was filed with the International Court of Justice back in 2014. After several delays, hearings are expected this week - though Kenya's announced it will not take part. So, how did this dispute begin? Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) #AfricaDaily

Who in Africa responded best to Covid-19?It’s been a year since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic.At the time, many feared the virus would take a heavy toll on Africa. And in some countries, like South Africa, those fears proved to be well-founded.But other nations have done better: take Rwanda, Togo, or Morocco. All three countries have been praised for some of measures they have taken to stop Covid-19 on its tracks.So, what did they do exactly? And what lessons can the world learn from them?Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)#AfricaDaily

It’s been a war of narratives.Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has been going on for months now - and troops from neighbouring Eritrea have been accused of joining the fight.And that’s not the end of the story.The UN and human rights groups have also blamed them for some of the worst violence in the region, including potential crimes against humanity.But the Eritrean government says their soldiers couldn’t have done any of those things, because they didn’t actually enter Ethiopia in the first place.What evidence is there so far?Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)#AfricaDaily

Young Senegalese have had enough.They’re angry about the impact the pandemic has had on their pockets, but also at the way their president has been running the country.So, when a popular opposition leader was arrested and charged with rape, they went out and protested.They said the charges were nothing more than a high-level conspiracy to stop him from running in future elections. But is there any evidence to back that up? And what do these tensions tell us about Senegal today?Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)#AfricaDaily

‘The world’s most dangerous seas’That’s how experts have come to refer to the seas in the Gulf of Guinea.And no, it’s not because of the currents or the weather, but because of pirates.They’ve been attacking ships in West Africa, often taking hostages for ransom. And while they mostly target oil and gas tankers, smaller boats have at times been attacked too.But how bad is the problem? And how can they be fought back?Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)#AfricaDaily

How do you get more women in charge so that one day they could be leading the continent? There are, of course, examples of women in charge and only recently we heard that Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Nigeria’s former finance minister, had become head of the World Trade Organisation. Not only is she the first woman but she’s also the first African to get the job. You might say though she’s a rare example so, is it time for more affirmative action? Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first democratically elected President of Africa and led Liberia for 12 years. She set up the Amujae initiative last year to help mentor women into positions of public leadership in Africa. One year on Alan Kasujja has been speaking to two women who help inspire others.

Growing up without a dad at home can be hard.And yet, this has become the norm for most black children in South Africa.According to a new report, seven out of ten have no biological father at home as they get older.Money has something to do with it, but there are other complex reasons behind this trend.So, what does it all mean for the children, for the mothers, for the fathers? Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)#AfricaDaily

Zambia’s up to its eyeballs in debt.Late last year, it became the first African country to default on its foreign debt since the Covid pandemic began.And people across the country have started feeling the pinch: many complain about rising prices and their sudden inability to pay their bills. But Zambia’s looking for a way out: it’s been talking to the International Monetary Fund, hoping to get some sort of bailout.How did things get so bad though? And is there an easy way out of this crisis?Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)#AfricaDaily

They're like dark moving clouds, buzzing above your head.Swarms of locusts have been tearing through parts of East Africa… And they’re hungry.They’ve been devouring crop after crop, putting food supplies and farmers’ livelihoods at risk. These invasions aren’t new - and yet, they now seem to be happening more often than ever.Why is that? How did things get so bad? And can these locusts ever be stopped?Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)#AfricaDaily

The agony of not knowing. As Tigray stood on the brink of war, contact was severed between families and their loved ones in the diaspora around the world. In this guest episode, The Comb’s Kim Chakanetsa asks: what’s it like to be cut off from your family when they’re at their most vulnerable?