Africa Daily

Oil prices have been rising around the world for months. And people in Kenya know that as well as anyone. Fuel prices there were already much higher than in neighbouring countries. As they’ve continued to climb, so have the prices of everyday goods. So, how are people coping with the rising cost of living? And is there any relief on the horizon?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporting: Peter Mwangangi (@PeteMwangangi) Guests: Phoro Catheirine and Magdalene Wambui#AfricaDaily

Kenya and Somalia are having a bit of trouble with their closest neighbours…each other. For years they have disagreed about where their sea border should be drawn. When Somalia wasn’t happy with the direction of negotiations, they asked the International Court of Justice to step in. But, despite a decision from the court this week, it doesn’t look like the matter will be resolved any time soon. So, can Kenya and Somalia every agree on their sea border?Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp) Reporting: Ferdinand Omondi (@FerdyOmondi)#AfricaDaily

People have been dancing the night away to the congolese rumba for more than 70 years.Now the Democratic Republic of Congo and The Republic of Congo have launched a joint campaign to get the genre recognised internationally.They want UNESCO to include it on a list of intangible cultural heritage.For many people, Congolese rumba remains at the core of African music. So, how did it become so beloved?Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp) Guest: Gabrielle Mitch (@MitchNina)#AfricaDaily

South Africa launched the continent’s first satellite in 1999. Since then, African countries have launched more than 40 more into orbit. And over the next five years, there are plans to triple that number. So, why is there such a scramble to put satellites in space? And how will they benefit people back on Earth?Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp)Guest: Pontsho Maruping#AfricaDaily

Fourteen men are standing trial accused of complicity in the murder of the former president of Burkina Faso, Thomas Sankara. Almost 34 years after his death, Sankara remains an iconic figure to many young people across Africa. His image adorns walls, bars and taxis across west Africa. And words are shared today on social media platforms that he never knew existed. So, why is Thomas Sankara still so important to a generation of young people who were born years after his death? #Africa Daily

Students across Africa have missed out on school thanks to the pandemic. In Rwanda, thousands have failed their exams and the government wants them to catch up. So they’re planning to extend the school day. Is that a good idea? Will extra hours help students make up for lost time? #AfricaDaily Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guest: Letisia Murungyi (@Rungisha)

Nigeria’s government has recently announced that civil servants will be granted paternity leave after the birth of a baby. They’ll get two weeks off work to spend with the new arrival, help support the mother and…change nappies. The news has been celebrated by many fathers, with many asking whether it will pave the way for dads to spend more time at home. So, are Nigerian fathers ready to tackle paternity leave?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guests: Dominic Montul Martyn Edosomwam#AfricaDaily

Most countries around the world are in some kind of debt. Money is borrowed to invest in a prosperous future, where paying it back won’t be a problem. In Africa, more and more of that investment is coming from China. It’s helped to build railways, airports and roads. But some of these loans have come at a high cost and repayments are expensive. So, is it still worth it? Is investment from China still a good deal for Africa? Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guest: Charles Gitong (@charliegitonga) #AfricaDaily

Climate change is causing more and more extreme weather. And farmers across the continent are facing the consequences. Frequent droughts and floods are ruining their crops. But could scientists have the answer? They’ve helped develop new varieties of grains that are more resilient to the effects of climate change. Will these be enough to save farmers and feed the continent? #AfricaDaily Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja) Guest: Dr Rebbie Harawa and David Tiroto.

Zimbabwe once sat as a powerhouse alongside Africa’s biggest economies. Over the past two decades though, Zimbabwean’s have been on an economic rollercoaster, experiencing crashes, strikes, hyperinflation and unemployment. Millions of people left the country in search of guaranteed work and better wages. Many of them are still overseas.However, in the last few months, the economy has shown the first signs of improvement. The International Monetary fund has predicted growth of 6% this year. And the government is hoping for even better.So, is Zimbabwe’s economy beginning to recover? And is it enough to tempt people home?Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja)Guests: Ngonidzashe Kwangwari is a domestic worker living in South Africa Prosper Chitambara is an economist at the Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe Nyasha Mupaso is a mushroom farmer based in Harare#AfricaDaily