The 2 Best Africa Today Podcast Episodes
1) Cameroon conflict 'world's most-neglected crisis'
Cameroon's three displacement crises have been rated as the most-neglected in the world for the second year running, by the Norwegian Refugee Council. A day after the death of Burundi’s President Pie...Show More
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There are so many crisis happening around us right now. Is it possible you missed one? Take a few minutes to listen about the most neglected...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Will the coronavirus crisis have an impact on Malaria response?
Malaria is still one of the biggest killers on the continent and the World Health Organisation warned earlier this year that the usual number of annual cases could double in 2020 if preventative measu...Show More
Will the coronavirus crisis have an impact on Malaria response?
27:25 | May 26th, 2020
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Covid-19 and Malaria. Some important information in regards to what could happen in Africa
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Foot and Mouth Disease threatens South Africa's livestock
Over 200 cases of the Foot and Mouth Disease have been confirmed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The highly contagious viral disease that affects cows, sheep, goats and other split hoofed an...Show More
4) US renews key trade pact with Africa
Following a months-long delay, the US recently renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) - a key trade deal between Washington and dozens of African countries that was first enacted in 200...Show More
5) 'I tied my tubes to stay child-free'
The UNFPA has warned that world fertility rates are facing an 'unprecedented decline'. In its 2025 report, it said many people are having fewer children than they want, or none at all, because of fact...Show More
6) Why is Nigeria demolishing Lagos lagoon slum?
In Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, authorities have demolished Makoko - the country's biggest informal waterfront settlement. The Lagos state government says some structures built beneath high-te...Show More
7) What is Russia's shadow fleet doing in African waters?
A vessel carrying Russian oil suffered an explosion off the coast of Senegal last December, prompting investigations into the presence of a Russian shadow fleet in African waters. The tanker is report...Show More
8) What's fuelling renewed tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray?
Ethiopia's national airline has resumed flights to the northern Tigray region after being suspended for a week amid military tensions. The suspension heightened fears of renewed conflict between the n...Show More
9) BBC Africa Eye investigates Tanzania abductions
A BBC Africa Eye investigation has been told that a high-ranking police officer in Tanzania's main city Dar es Salaam was linked to the abduction of several activists, who allege they were subsequentl...Show More
10) Are beauty products serving black women?
Africa’s beauty and personal care industry is growing, as more people look to achieve glowing skin and the perfect make up look. But many products on the market still do not cater to black skin. Last ...Show More