Africa Daily

In 2019, protesters in Sudan rose up and toppled president Omar al-Bashir after almost 30 years in power. The image of Alaa Saleh leading the protests dressed all in white became one of the symbols of the struggle. And women have continued to play an important part in the movement for freedom ever since. But some of them are now speaking out about the price they have had to pay to fight for democracy. They allege that they have been targeted in an attempt to intimidate them off the streets. And that they have faced the threat of sexual assault and rape. This episode contains graphic discussion of sexual assault and violence against women.Host: Alan Kasujja - @kasujja Reporting: Catherine Byaruhanga - @cathkemi#Africa Daily

During colonialism artworks that had been protected in Africa for centuries were looted. To this day, many of them are held by museums and universities in western countries. But in recent months, institutions in the US, UK and France have said that they will return them. However, this is only a small number of artefacts. And it isn’t fully known how many are still out there, or where they are. So, could all Africa’s looted artworks soon be returning home?#AfricaDaily

One year ago, Samia Suluhu Hassan became president of Tanzania, after the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli. She’s the first woman to ever hold the position. She says she’s changing how people think about women in power – by using her brain.And while at first she emphasized how she was continuing many of the large-scale projects started by Magufuli, wiithin weeks she had also changed direction on some of the biggest issues facing the country, such as the Covid pandemic.To mark the anniversary, the BBC’s Salim Kikeke interviewed the president, who told him about her latest adventure appearing in a film promoting Tanzania, and about how she likes it when people tweet at her, as it tells her what people think. Presenter: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja) Guest: Salim Kikeke (@salym) Producer: Camilla Mills (@camilla_m_mills)

As much as 90% of Africa’s tobacco leaf production happens in East Africa. But some farmers there are turning their backs on the crop. In Migori County, 300 tobacco farmers are trying their hand at growing nyota beans – a food crop that is less labour intensive. They believe that the beans might be more profitable and avoid some health concerns that have been linked to tobacco farming. So, have Kenyan farmers found a better alternative to tobacco? #AfricaDaily

It’s one of the longest running separatist conflicts in the world that has seen the Senegalese army launch an operation against rebels in the Casamance region, in the south of the country. It’s an area that’s distinct socially and linguistically, and cut off from the rest of the country by The Gambia. The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance – the MFDC – has been fighting the central government for the last 40 years – but the conflict is often overshadowed by more violent ones in the region including in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Chad. Thousands have died over the last four decades – with thousands more displaced and the farming and tourism industries blighted.So what’s behind this long running conflict? And what is happening now? Presenter: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja) Guest: Nicolas Negoce (@nicolasnegoce)#AfricaDaily

The idea of a single currency being used across the continent has been proposed for more than 30 years. However, the idea has never gained much traction. Some people believe it could boost trade between African countries and help unify the continent. Others think that nations on the continents are too different to make it work. South Africa has once again backed the idea, but is it realistic option?#AfricaDaily

Many Kenyans, including the president, have been left shocked by a viral video of a woman motorist in the capital Nairobi being sexually assaulted and physically and verbally abused by a group of what’s believed to be young men driving boda-bodas. Boda Bodas are the motorbike taxis often used to ferry people and goods around in East Africa. It’s estimated there are at least 1.4 million bodas in Kenya, but it’s thought there could be many more on Kenyan roads, with many still not registered. With the latest incident many, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, are once again calling for fresh regulations to help reform the industry. Alan Kasujja speaks with the BBC’s reporter in Nairobi Mercy Juma, who helps us with the background and shares her experience of boda boda riders. Together they consider whether it is possible to bring effective changes to the informal public transport industry in Kenya.

“Katiba Banat is not just a word. We were soldiers. Even we lost some of our soldiers – women like us”During the second Sudanese civil war, a group of young female volunteers formed an all-women battalion in the rebel Sudan People’s Liberation ArmyThey worked with weapons or as medics and sang songs on the radio and in the bush as part of the SPLA’s recruitment driveAfter a few years in combat most left to get married and have children, becoming refugees and scattering all over the world as the bloody civil war rolled onThey say their contribution has been ignored by those in charge of independent South SudanBut now their stories are being told by one of their daughters, film-maker Adhel AropPresenter: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja) Guest: Adhel Arop (@AdhelArop)

The war in Ukraine has now entered its third week. Millions of people there have seen their lives torn apart during that time. And we’ve heard the stories of African students who had to flee when Russia invaded. But in a less direct way, people across Africa may feel the impact of the conflict themselves over the coming weeks. We are starting to understand how the war might affect trade with the region and across the world. So, what might the economic impact be for countries in Africa?Host: Alan Kasujja - @kasujja Reporting: Peter Wakaba - @peterwakaba Sally Nabil - @sallynabil Ahmed Rouaba #AfricaDaily

Kidnapping is an increasing threat for people in South Africa. The number of cases has more than doubled over the past decade and 2000 incidents were reported in the last year. Initially, criminal gangs were targeting wealthy business people – they were often snatched close to their businesses or homes. But more recently, they have become indiscriminate – going after anyone with the means to pay a ransom. South Africa’s police have said they need to double their efforts to stop these gangs. So, can South Africa solve its kidnapping problem?#AfricaDaily