Cover image of BBC Africa Debate

BBC Africa Debate

Current issues that matter to Africa go under discussion and are brought to the attention of a global audience.

Podcast cover

Can You Trademark Culture?

Can You Trademark Culture?

September's Africa Debate comes from Cape Town, a hub of design and fashion, where we focus on the appropriation of nati... Read more

5 Oct 2017

49mins

Podcast cover

Is Uganda the Best Place to be a Refugee?

Is Uganda the Best Place to be a Refugee?

Uganda is now home to the largest number of refugees in Africa, according to the United Nations refugee agency. More tha... Read more

23 Jun 2017

49mins

Similar Podcasts

Podcast cover

What Will Fix Africa’s Air Transport?

What Will Fix Africa’s Air Transport?

Often the quickest route from one African country to another is via Europe. More than 80% of airlines operating in the c... Read more

26 May 2017

49mins

Podcast cover

What Will it Take to Rebuild The Gambia?

What Will it Take to Rebuild The Gambia?

After more than 20 years under the authoritarian rule of former President Yahya Jammeh, Gambians have great expectations... Read more

21 Apr 2017

49mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Podcast cover

Is Journalism in Africa Threatened by Fake News?

Is Journalism in Africa Threatened by Fake News?

Plastic rice. Death hoaxes. ‘Marry twice or go to jail’. How can journalists preserve audience trust in an era of social... Read more

17 Feb 2017

49mins

Podcast cover

What is Life Like for Women Without Children in Africa?

What is Life Like for Women Without Children in Africa?

What are the options for childless couples? And, is choosing not to have children taboo? In many African communities fer... Read more

28 Nov 2016

48mins

Podcast cover

Should Street Vendors be Regulated?

Should Street Vendors be Regulated?

Over 55% of Africa’s GDP comes from the informal sector, that’s about 80% of the labour force. Many of those are street ... Read more

30 Sep 2016

49mins

Podcast cover

Is corruption Africa's biggest killer?

Is corruption Africa's biggest killer?

Recorded in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania where President John Magufuli has declared war on corruption. Many think corruption i... Read more

29 Mar 2016

49mins

Podcast cover

Should social media be regulated?

Should social media be regulated?

Recorded during the Social Media Week event in Lagos, the programme picks up an issue that is current to the concerns of... Read more

3 Mar 2016

47mins

Podcast cover

Has Africa outgrown development aid?

Has Africa outgrown development aid?

Ten years ago, the UK-government-led Commission for Africa was launched at the British Museum. It coincided with a popul... Read more

15 Jul 2015

48mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”