Africa Daily

Botswana has moved all remaining rhinos out of the Okavango Delta after a surge in poaching. More than 90 of the endangered animals were killed over the past two years. And it’s a similar story in other parts of southern Africa. Rhino horns are valuable on the international black market. So, what can be done to save the remaining rhino species?#AfricaDailyHost: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guests: Dr Kabelo Senyatso Dominic Naidoo

Dozens of schools across Kenya have burned down in recent weeks.There are suggestions that students may be to blame.The education minister has warned that any students found to be responsible for starting fires will be banned from public schools.So, what’s going on with Kenya’s school fires?#AfricaDaily

The war in Ethiopia started just over a year ago.The conflict between forces from the northern Tigray region and the federal government has escalated in recent weeks.It’s been caused by various recent political issues.But it also has it’s roots in modern history…events that go back more than 100 years.So, to understand Ethiopia’s present, do we have to look to the past?#AfricaDailyHost: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja)Guests: Yohannes Woldemariam

Uganda’s coffee exports have seen significant growth in the past year. And income from the crop had increased by almost 50%. It’s partly due to production issues in countries like Brazil and Vietnam. But Uganda is among the countries in Africa to take advantage of the disruption in the market. So, how have they done it?#AfricaDailyHost: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guests: Darren Allan Kyeyunye (@allandarren) and Jackie Arinda (@jackiearinda)

Some of Zimbabwe’s teachers are going on strike. They say that inflations means they’re no longer being paid enough to live on. And that conditions in the classroom are making teaching more and more difficult. The government in Zimbabwe denies that schools lack resources and say they aren’t aware of strike action. So, why do teachers in Zimbabwe say they’re struggling to get by?#AfricaDailyHost: Moho Lakaje (@MphoLakaje)

It’s nearly ten years since Agnes Wanjiru died. Her family believe she was killed by a British soldier. An inquest in 2019 found the same. Agnes lived close to a British army training camp in Kenya. The base has been blamed by local people for a wildfire earlier this year. And they have complained that British soldiers there aren’t ever held accountable for their poor behaviour. So, is the British army still welcome in Kenya?#AfricaDailyHost: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje) Guest: Ferdinand Omondi (@ferdyomondi)

World leaders are continuing to negotiate a plan to tackle climate change at the COP 26 summit. Global warming will affect most people on the planet in some way. But not everyone will feel the impact equally. Africa is thought to be among the most vulnerable continents. And research suggests that women will face a greater burden from a changing environment. Journalist Ugochi Anyaka-Oluigbo has heard these stories from across the continent.#AfricaDailyHost: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje) Guests: Ugochi Anyaka-Oluigbo (@ugogreenangle)

In recent weeks, the Beitbridge border crossing between Zimbabwe and South Africa came to a standstill. Truck drivers were stranded for as long as ten days. They complained about robberies and going without food. The crossing is one of the busiest on the continent, helping to connect countries across southern Africa. But when a new toll for trucks was introduced, delays led to queues going back miles. And although the congestion is now cleared, there are worries about what will happen over the busy festive period. So, how did a new toll cause chaos at the border? #AfricaDaily Host: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje) Guests: Pindai Dube and Prosper Chitambara

When South Africa’s cricket team took to the pitch last week, one player was missing.Quinton de Kock refused to play, after the players were told they must ‘take the knee’.Sports teams around the world have adopted the gesture to take a stand against racism.The former captain has since apologised and took the knee at the next match. He explained that he was initially unhappy at being ordered to make the gesture…and at short notice. But his hesitancy has fuelled debates about racism in South Africa, more than 25 years after the end of apartheid.So, should players be forced to take the knee?#AfricaDailyHost: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje)Guests: Mahlatse Mahlase (@hlatseentle) Lawson Naidoo (@lawsonnaidoo) Hermann Pretorius

People in Sudan are back on the streets.In 2019, they protested for months to remove President Omar al-Bashir after 29 years in power.They stayed on the streets until the military agreed to share power with civilians.There were supposed to be elections in 2023, but a coup two weeks ago has put that in doubt.Is democracy the Sudanese worked so hard for now in jeopardy?#AfricaDailyHost: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guest: Raga Makawi (@makawiraga)