Africa Daily

West African leaders have imposed sanctions on Mali’s military government. They have been calling for a return to civilian rule since a military coup in 2020. Mali has experienced a second coup since then. And elections which were planned for February are now facing a lengthy delay. Mali’s leaders have called the sanctions illegal. But will the measures encourage them to bring forward the elections? And what does it all mean for people in Mali?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporting: Beverly Ochieng (@beverlyochieng)

Basant Khaled was 17 when she is believed to have taken her own life. It’s alleged that private, digitally altered images of Basant were shared online. And that they were seen by fellow students. Her family say she wasn’t able to cope with people’s comments before her suicide. Her story has led to much discussion on social media in Egypt. And women are calling for more rights and supports for women facing sexual harassment.This episode contains frank discussions of suicideHost: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporting: Rana Taha Guest: Farah Swellam

Football fans are getting ready for the Africa Cup of Nations to kick off on Sunday. Some of the worlds best footballers are in Cameroon for the competition. And we’ve got one of the best from that country to be our guide. Former AFCON winner Geremi tells us why Cameroon is ready to impress after an extended wait. They were initially meant to host in 2019, but it was relocated to Egypt due to unrest and unfinished infrastructure. And the pandemic meant it had to be postponed last year. So, is Cameroon now ready for AFCON 2022?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporting: Isaac Fanin (@isaac_fanin)

On Sunday, Abdalla Hamdok resigned as Sudan’s Prime Minister, leaving the army in full control. Pro-democracy protesters took to the streets after the army staged a coup in October. Demonstrations continued when Hamdok returned to his position in a deal with the army. And there was more violence as he left power this week. Many are calling for new kind of politics in the country. So, how are they organised? And can they be successful? #AfricaDaily

On Sunday a fire quickly spread through South Africa’s parliament building. The blaze took dozens of firefighters to contain and destroyed most of the National Assembly. Thankfully nobody was hurt. The damage will cost millions of dollars and could disrupt the government’s operations. But amid all this, some people in South Africa are celebrating. So, what’s the story behind the parliament fire?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporting: Mo Allie (@moallie1)#AfricaDaily

Charismatic churches are attracting followers in many countries across the continent. They are often lead by a single powerful leader. But some of them have been accused of unconventional, even dangerous practices. And authorities in counties like South Africa are starting to talk about regulating the churches. So, why are they becoming so popular?#AfricaDaily

More than 20 years ago, BBC journalist Peter Macjob witnessed the murder of a young man by a cultist group. He has spent the last two years working with the BBC’s Africa Eye on an investigation into the group known as Black Axe. For the documentary he met face to face with members of criminal gangs. So, what does it take to carry out an investigation like this? #AfricaDaily

Burkina Faso has been battling an escalating insurgency since 2014. Islamist militants allied to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group have are threatening security. More than 70 people were killed in militant attacks in November. And people have taken to the streets in frustration. The President has appointed a new prime minister and promised to tackle the militants.#AfricaDaily

The UK has lifted Covid travel restrictions on all countries in Africa. The measures came into place after the Omicron variant was discovered by scientists in South Africa. And many other countries still have restrictions in place. So, what impact have they had on economies in those countries affected?#AfricaDaily

At the beginning of November, at least 45 people died when a luxury development collapsed in Lagos. But, there have been similar problems reported in other parts of the continent. There is a construction boom in Kampala, but across Uganda at least 17 buildings have collapsed since January. So, what’s going on? And how can construction be made safer?#AfricaDaily