Africa Daily

Scientist in South Africa have identified a new variant of the Covid-19 virus. Cases of the Omicron variant have been identified in countries including Belgium, Germany, Australia and Hong Kong. Some countries have put restrictions on travel from parts of Southern Africa. Scientists say that it will be a couple of weeks before we understand exactly how the Omicron variant behaves. But what do we know so far? #AfricaDaily

A little over two years since winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Abiy Ahmed is leading a country at war. Rebels from the northern Tigray region have taken increasing territory over the past few months. Thousands have died and more than two million have been pushed from their homes. The international community is showing increasing concern about the situation. Many countries have told their citizens to leave. So, how did it all come to this?#AfricaDailyHost: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporter: Beverly Ochieng (@beverlyochieng)

Gender based violence is a problem around the world. And Africa is no exception. For years, women across the continent have been raising their voices and demanding change. On Thursday, many of them will join women around the world for ’16 days of activism against gender based violence’. So, how are women leading the conversation? #AfricaDaily hears from women across the continentThis programme contains frank discussions of a physical and sexual violence.

A leaked report by an inquiry panel found that Nigerian armed forces shot and killed #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate in October 2020. The report refers to the incident as a massacre. But Nigeria’s information minister Lai Mohammed has dismissed the report as a ‘triumph of fake news’. He denies that soldiers fired live bullets at protesters.Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporter: Is’haq Khalid (@ikmkhalid)#AfricaDaily

Tourism is an important part of Kenya’s economy. And the money spent by visitors is vital for funding conservation programmes, that protect wildlife and biodiversity. But some critics are questioning whether conservation and tourism are too dependent on each other. And whether indigenous people are being treated unfairly to make space for conservancies. #AfricaDaily

Highlife music has been getting people on to the dance floor for decades. It originated in Ghana in the 19th century. And has been embraced around West Africa…and the world. Now a Nigerian duo - The Cavemen - are bringing the music to a new young audience. So, is highlife back and here to stay?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporting: Hannah Ajala (@hannah_ajala) Guests: The Cavemen (@staycavy) #AfricaDaily

The COP26 climate summit concluded in Glasgow on Saturday. Despite an agreement being reached, many people on the continent have asked whether it delivers enough for Africa. The next round of negotiations will take place next year at COP27 in Egypt. So, how should Africa’s environmentalists be moving forward?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guests: Peter Musembi (@musembipm) Wanjira Mathai (@MathaiWanjira)#AfricaDaily

On Tuesday, three people were killed in suicide attacks on Kampala. The government is pointing the finger at the ADF, a rebel group which has pledged allegiance to IS. And IS have claimed responsibility for these attacks. Kampala has witnessed other bomb explosions in recent months. Police say they were also linked to the ADF. So, why is Kampala coming under attack? Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guest: Raymond Mujuni (@qataharraymond)

A quarter of Ghana’s population lives along its 500km coastline. But devastating tidal waves and flooding are becoming more common. There have been three this year alone. Earlier this month, the latest tidal surge left more than 4000 people displaced in the Volta region. And people are starting to demand action from the government. So, what can be done to protect coastal communities?#AfricaDaily Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guests: Kojo Akoto Boateng @kojoab Dzifa Gomashie @dzifa_gomashie Professor Kwesi Appeaning Addo

Tina was diagnosed with a rare heart condition as a baby. She fought against odds that said she wouldn’t live to be a teenager. Thanks to double lung and heart transplant, she has just celebrated her 40th birthday. But for the 5000 people in need of an organ transplant in South Africa today, there is a long and difficult wait. And the pandemic has only made things more difficult.#AfricaDaily Host: Alan Kasujja