DW Africa
Ghana cocoa farmers risk jail over land use
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- Ghana cocoa farmers risk jail over land use
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ghana's Parliament has passed a controversial bill that could see cocoa farmers jailed for repurposing their land without government approval. Supporters say it's a necessary step to stop illegal mining, while critics argue it limits farmers' rights. Here's what's at stake.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- CHADEMA says Tundu Lissu's health is deteriorating in custody
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- CHADEMA says chairman Tundu Lissu's health has worsened while in custody, citing a sharp drop in his daily exercise capacity due to pain in his hip and other parts of his body.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rwanda revokes alcohol import licenses amid abuse concerns
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Rwanda has canceled all import licenses for neutral spirit with immediate effect, citing concerns over alcohol abuse among young people.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Growing concerns over Zimbabwe's civic space
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Zimbabwe's planned July 31 protests failed to materialize despite widespread frustration over constitutional reforms, economic hardship, and governance. Heavy security deployments across major cities kept the demonstrations largely off the streets, raising renewed concerns about shrinking civic space and Zimbabweans' ability to freely express dissent. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with political analyst Takura Zhangazha and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri about what kept people off the streets and what the events reveal about Zimbabwe's political and economic future.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Zimbabwe
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- Nigeria, Uganda, Zimbabwe among countries facing new US visa bond rule
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Planning a trip to the United States? Travellers from 30 African countries, including Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe, could now be asked to pay a visa bond of up to $20,000 before getting a US business or tourist visa.
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- Five-year sentence for Chinese miners sparks debate
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A Nigerian court sentenced two Chinese nationals to five years in prison for illegally exporting solid minerals. The ruling has sparked debate, with many Nigerians arguing the sentence does not reflect the seriousness of illegal mining and the economic losses linked to the practice. Here's how Nigerians are reacting.
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- Goodluck Jonathan absent from INEC's candidate list
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's name was missing from the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) list of cleared candidates for the 2027 presidential election, raising fresh questions about his political future..#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Are political gangs making a comeback in Kenya?
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- 24:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- There's growing concern in Kenya over the rise of gangs allegedly hired to disrupt political and civic events. Who are they and how can their influence be curbed?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#Kenya#gang#violence
00:00 Intro: Kenya's political goons return ahead of 2027 elections
00:43 Recent attacks raise fears over political violence
01:19 What's happening in Kenya?
02:26 Who are the political goons?
04:19 Who is funding the gangs?
06:55 Government response and police investigations
09:11 History of political violence in Kenya
13:40 How Kenyans are reacting
15:36 Police brutality and public mistrust
18:14 What needs to be done?
20:03 Can citizens force change?
21:33 Final thoughts: Lessons from 2007–08
22:50 Voices from Kenyans
24:04 Accountability before 2027 elections
24:30 Subscribe for more AfricaLink episodes
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- Kenya faces a rising wave of political gangs as election fears intensify
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- As Kenya’s 2027 elections approach, gangs allegedly hired to disrupt rallies and intimidate citizens are becoming bolder, more organized, and more violent. Political economist Sheila Owigo Olangt reveals the “recipe” behind their rise: money, idle youth, and impunity. If these forces continue unchecked, what does it mean for Kenya's democracy and for those who dare to speak out? Eddy Micah Jnr speaks with political economist and governance analyst, Sheila Owigo Olang, as well as Lucy Riley, DW correspondent in Kenya
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- Tigray accuses Addis Ababa of new war
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Tigray authorities say Ethiopian federal forces have launched a new military offensive, raising fears that the fragile peace agreement could collapse.
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- Guinea rejects ECOWAS single currency
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Guinea has become the first ECOWAS country to reject the planned eco currency, choosing to keep its national currency ahead of the bloc's 2027 launch.
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- At least 50 inmates escape DR Congo prison
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- At least 50 inmates escaped from Luebo prison in DR Congo's Kasai province, leaving the facility empty in what authorities described as a carefully planned jailbreak.
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- Bribery claim casts doubt on Kenya's ex-VP's impeachment
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Did money influence one of Kenya's most consequential political decisions? A leading lawmaker alleges that it did. Now the debate over the former vice president's impeachment and high level corruption is back in the spotlight, with Kenyans asking if their elected institutions can be trusted.
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- Why does Peter Obi fear for his life?
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- After saying he may not live to see the 2027 elections, he explains why he believes he's under threat. Do his concerns deserve more attention? #Nigeria #PoliticalViolence #Democracy #Election2027 #AfricanPolitics #Security #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Africa #Politics #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Spain: 67 dead after Ceuta border rush
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- At least 67 people have died after tens of thousands crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave, prompting new border measures and an emergency push for an EU response.
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- DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 30 July 2026
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- 26:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Nigeria’s anti-drug agency has dismantled a major Nigerian-Mexican cartel, seizing 2.5 tons of methamphetamine production & chemicals worth more than 300 million dollars. The operation highlights West Africa’s growing role in the global drug trade. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Super Falcons continue to inspire a new generation of girls dreaming of football success.#dwafrica
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- Nigeria jails two Chinese miners
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Nigeria has sentenced two Chinese nationals to prison over the illegal export of valuable minerals, as authorities intensify efforts to curb illicit mining.
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- Liberia president sacks officials over drug bust
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has fired 12 government officials, including senior airport security and law enforcement figures, following the country's biggest-ever cocaine bust worth over $317 million. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Peter Obi "I will not lose."
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Asked whether he'd accept defeat after exhausting legal options, the response took an unexpected turn. What do you make of this answer? #Nigeria #Election2027 #Democracy #Politics #AfricanPolitics #Leadership #PeterObi #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Africa #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Peter Obi: “I will not lose” — but can he deliver?
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- 30:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi says he will not lose Nigeria's 2027 presidential election. But the former Anambra governor also says his safety cannot be guaranteed, has switched political parties over the years, and promises to transform Nigeria in just one term. Can he unite a divided opposition, tackle insecurity, confront the challenge posed by IPOB, and turn his vision of a "new Nigeria" into measurable results?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 Can Peter Obi win Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election?
04:40 Why does Peter Obi remain popular among young Nigerians?
05:52 Can a divided opposition defeat President Bola Tinubu?
08:28 Is Peter Obi genuinely different from other Nigerian politicians?
10:04 Why did Peter Obi abandon the ADC opposition coalition?
12:39 Does walking away from a troubled party show discipline or weakness?
14:30 Who is Peter Obi when he is not talking politics?
16:01 Why ...
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- Gambia's rivals unite ahead of presidential election
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Two of Gambia's most prominent political figures, once fierce rivals, have joined forces ahead of the presidential election. The new alliance between President Adama Barrow and Mama Kandeh is sparking debate across the country over what it means for democratic competition and accountability. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Zimbabwe: Protest over constitutional amendments fizzles
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Zimbabwe’s opposition had called for nationwide demonstrations on July 31 against constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule beyond his current term. But with central Harare locked down by security forces and key roads sealed off, the planned protest failed to materialize. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Protecting vaccines in Ghana's rising heat
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- As climate change pushes temperatures above 40°C in northern Ghana, life-saving childhood vaccines are at risk of spoiling. But a simple innovation is helping health workers beat the heat — and save lives. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Where is Cameroon's President Paul Biya?
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Paul Biya left for Europe weeks ago and the people of Cameroon haven't seen their leader since. The government says he's healthy and running the country remotely. Critics aren't convinced. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- FIFA puts World Cup up for sale
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup stakes has football in crisis. UEFA threaten a World Cup boycott and CONCACAF reject the proposal. Amid opposition and Trump family links, a former FIFA Governance chairman weighs in. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Did Peter Obi Quit Too Soon?
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Should a leader leave a broken political party—or stay and fix it? One bold opinion on Peter Obi's decision is sparking debate. Do you agree? #PeterObi #Nigeria #NigerianPolitics #AfricanPolitics #Leadership #Opposition #Politics #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Africa #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- African defence leaders discuss Somalia security
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- African defence leaders and international security officials are gathered in Uganda to discuss the future of the AU-led stabilization mission in Somalia. The US is planning to pull its financial support in December. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- WAFCON 2026: Who will lift Africa's women's football trophy?
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- 25:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is back, bigger than ever. As 16 teams battle for continental glory in Morocco, can defending champions Nigeria extend their dominance, or is Africa witnessing a new era led by new challengers like Morocco, South Africa and Zambia? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Biola Solace Chukwu, a sports analyst from Nigeria and DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- WAFCON 2026: Zambia takes on Nigeria in high-stakes match
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- WAFCON 2026 is heating up as the best of Africa’s women's football teams compete for the crown. 16 teams are fighting through the group stage in Morocco; Nigeria's long‑held dominance faces real pressure from fast‑rising contenders like Zambia as the two sides prepare to meet on Saturday, August 1. Eddy Micah Jnr and his guests, sports analysts Biola Solace Chukwu and Glory Mushinge, unpack the shocks, momentum shifts, and World Cup stakes shaping this year's tournament. #dwafricasocialmedia #Africalinkpodcast
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- Concern grows after Uganda's Besigye collapses during treason trial
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Concern is mounting over the health of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye after he collapsed during a court hearing and was rushed to hospital. The 70-year-old, who is facing treason charges, reportedly remains unconscious and unable to speak. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Uganda's Olara Otunnu eyes UN top job amid regional power struggle
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Uganda's Olara Otunnu has joined the race to head the UN. His entry into the contest is shaped by growing tensions between Rwanda and Burundi over support for the candidacy of Senegal's Macky Sall. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- SA's migrant exodus: Is the economy paying the price?
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Thousands of African immigrants have left South Africa in recent weeks amid rising anti-migrant sentiment and protests. South Africans see it as a victory when it comes to irregular migration, but experts are warning that its creating a labor shortage that could have serious economic consequences. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Explainer: Surrogacy laws and rules vary widely across Africa
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Surrogacy is becoming more common across Africa, but laws and regulations vary widely. From South Africa's legal framework to countries where rules remain unclear, we explore the debate shaping the future of surrogacy. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Germany-Africa relations: Equal partners or interest driven?
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- 25:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul just wrapped up a high-stakes Africa tour with stops in Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa. So, is Berlin finally treating Africa as a true strategic partner, or looking after its own interests? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Fidel Amakye Owusu, a geopolitical analyst based in Ghana and DW's Silja Fröhlich, who accompanied the foreign minister on his visit. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Five Kenyan security officers killed in deadly border attack
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Five Kenyan security officers have been killed after their patrol vehicle hit a roadside bomb suspected to have been planted by al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County, near the Somalia border. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- DRC court passes law that could extend presidential term
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A court in DRC has approved a referendum law that could extend presidential term. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Will Kenya's Agnes Wanjiru ever get justice?
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The naming of a former British soldier linked to the death of Agnes Wanjiru has renewed calls for justice in Kenya and sparked fresh scrutiny of the Kenya-UK defence deal. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Why is Germany investing in Africa?
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul concluded his visit to Mauritania, Nigeria and South Africa for economic and political cooperation. In tonight’s AfricaLink Podcast, Geopolitical Analyst Fidel Amakye Owusu explains if Germany can build a truly equal partnership with Africa, or is this mainly about advancing European interests? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Are Nigeria's Boko Haram trials delivering justice for victims?
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- 25:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Boko Haram's insurgency has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions across northeastern Nigeria. In response, Nigerian authorities have prosecuted hundreds of terrorism suspects, saying the trials are bringing long-awaited justice to victims. But Human Rights Watch argues that many proceedings fail to meet international fair trial standards and may not hold those most responsible for the violence accountable.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLink Podcast
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- One man's mission to care for Ghana's mentally ill
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Watch how Eliasu Yussif Baba rescues people living with mental illness from the streets in northern Ghana, offering care, treatment and a pathway back to dignity.
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- Are Nigeria's Boko Haram trials delivering justice?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- For years, Boko Haram has devastated communities across northeastern Nigeria, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. Nigerian authorities say ongoing terrorism trials are an important step toward justice for victims. But Human Rights Watch says many proceedings lack due process and fail to prosecute those most responsible for the violence. Are these trials delivering accountability, or simply clearing cases? In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. explores with Human Rights Watch researcher Anietie Ewang and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja whether Nigeria's terrorism trials are strengthening justice or exposing weaknesses in the country's accountability system.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLink Podcast#Nigeria#Bokoharam#Justice
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- 272 Ghanaians recruited into Russia-Ukraine war
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ghana is investigating an alleged criminal recruitment network after 272 of its citizens were reported to have been drafted into the Russia-Ukraine war. According to the government, the recruitments were made through fraudulent overseas employment schemes.
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- Number of Malawians traveling to South Africa drops by half
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The daily travel number of Malawians traveling to South Africa has fallen by half as repatriations surge amid South Africa's migration crisis. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Can Tanzania deliver long-awaited constitutional reforms?
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi's renewed call for a new Constitution has intensified scrutiny of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's plans as Tanzanians await a clear reform timeline.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Morocco end Nigeria's WAFCON dominance?
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Nigeria have won 10 Women's Africa Cup of Nations titles, but hosts Morocco have made a powerful start on home soil. Could this finally be the year the balance of power shifts in African women's football?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can returnees rebuild after fleeing South Africa?
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- 25:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- For decades, South Africa has attracted migrants from across Africa seeking work, education and better opportunities. But rising anti-immigrant tensions have forced thousands to flee, leaving behind businesses, homes and years of savings. Returning home may have brought safety, but many now face the difficult task of rebuilding their lives with limited resources and uncertain prospects.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#South Africa#migrationissues
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- Nigeria launches search for abducted High Court judge
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Police in Nigeria’s Kebbi State have launched a search operation after gunmen abducted High Court Judge Faruku Hassan Bunza. Security forces are combing suspected hideouts and forest areas as efforts intensify to secure his release.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Nigeria#Tinubu
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- First Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The first volunteer has received a groundbreaking experimental vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, as infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to rise#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can returnees rebuild their lives after fleeing xenophobia in SA?
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Thousands of African migrants have returned home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Many left behind businesses, jobs, homes and years of hard work in search of safety. But returning home is only the beginning of another struggle. How are returnees rebuilding their lives, and what support are governments providing to help them reintegrate? In this episode of AfricaLink, Eddy Micah Jnr speaks to Ugandan returnee Winniefred Kabiri and DW correspondent Frank Yiga about the realities of reintegration.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa: Ramaphosa accepts anti-corruption chief's resignation
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted Andrea Johnson's resignation with immediate effect after explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission investigating corruption allegations within the police.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
