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Proposed African Family Values Charter divides lawmakers and youth activists
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- Proposed African Family Values Charter divides lawmakers and youth activists
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Young activists across Africa are pushing back against a proposed Family Values Charter, warning it could restrict freedoms and redefine what families should look like. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabweans rush to leave South Africa
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Zimbabweans are rushing to leave South Africa as the June 30 deadline set by some anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants approaches. Many gathered outside Zimbabwe's consulate in Cape Town seeking help to return home, amid fears that foreigners could be targeted if tensions around the deadline turn violent.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South African tribe says it's being mistaken for foreigners
- Runtime
- 23:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As South Africa approaches the June 30 deadline set by some anti-immigrant groups for undocumented migrants to leave the country, tensions remain high and new voices are entering the debate. Members of the Vatsonga Machangani, a recognized South African tribe, marched to the South African Human Rights Commission in Johannesburg, demanding protection, saying smaller indigenous communities have also been targeted and wrongly labeled as foreigners amid growing anti-migrant sentiment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Utumishi Girls fire trial begins as court bans media coverage
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Kenyan court has barred media coverage of the murder trial of eight girls accused of the dormitory fire that killed 16 students at Utumishi Girls Academy.#DWAfricaSocia
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- The Unexpected Reason Boniface Mwangi Wears Earrings
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- When asked whether Kenyans should trust a presidential candidate who wears earrings, Boniface Mwangi revealed the touching story behind them. Sometimes politics gets personal. Would this answer change your opinion? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWUnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #UnderTheBaobab #BonifaceMwangi #KenyaPolitics #GenZProtests #AfricaPolitics #Democracy #PresidentialElection #DWAfrica #BonifaceMwangi #WilliamRuto #KenyaPolitics #KenyaElection #Leadership #Fatherhood #KenyaPolitics #Leadership #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Kenya #Family #AfricanLeadership #PodcastClips
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- Can Boniface Mwangi Become Kenya's Next President?
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- When challenged on his leadership credentials, Boniface Mwangi turned the conversation on its head and made a bold comparison between himself and Kenya's current leadership. Do you agree with him? Tell us in the comments.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWUnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #UnderTheBaobab #BonifaceMwangi #KenyaPolitics #GenZProtests #AfricaPolitics #Democracy #PresidentialElection #DWAfrica #BonifaceMwangi #WilliamRuto #KenyaPolitics #KenyaElection #Leadership
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- What's next for UK-Africa relations after Starmer?
- Runtime
- 25:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The UK promised to reset its relationship with Africa through stronger partnerships, increased trade and deeper engagement. While major investment announcements and new agreements followed, many argue Britain never developed a coherent long-term Africa strategy. With another leadership transition underway, questions are growing over whether Africa will remain on the UK's foreign policy agenda or once again take a back seat.#dwafricasocialmedia
00:00 Intro
00:46 Welcome to AfricaLink
01:02 Did the UK reset relations with Africa?
01:44 Will Africa remain a UK foreign policy priority?
02:11 Has UK engagement with South Africa increased?
05:24 Was Labour's promised Africa reset delivered?
08:11 Why domestic politics pushed Africa down the agenda
09:37 Why the UK still lacks a clear Africa strategy
10:54 Trade, investment and South Africa's energy transition
14:44 How important is the UK to South Africa today?
18:00 W...
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- Will Africa matter to the next UK government?
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The UK is preparing for another change in leadership, raising fresh questions about the future of its relationship with Africa. Despite promises of stronger partnerships, critics say Africa slipped down Britain's list of foreign policy priorities under Keir Starmer. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with Alex Vines of the European Council on Foreign Relations and DW's Dianne Hawker in Johannesburg about the UK's engagement with Africa, what changed under Starmer, and what African countries should expect from Britain's next government.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Bafana Bafana makes World Cup history
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- South Africa has reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, sparking celebrations and raising hopes of an even deeper run.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Security tight in Nairobi as Kenya marks June 25 Gen Z protests
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two years on, Kenyans are remembering the 2024 Gen Z protests that turned deadly. The demonstrations were sparked by the finance bill, which many said would hurt the economy. Families of those who lost their lives came together to honour them. #DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaWomen#Keny#GenZ#protest
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- Cat Matlala turns state witness
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has reportedly agreed to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors in South Africa's R228 million ($13.8 million) SAPS tender scandal.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nairobi on edge as Gen Z marks June 25
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Heavy security, quiet streets and shuttered businesses as Kenyans mark two years since deadly anti-government protests.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- DW Global Media Forum wraps up with strong call to protect journalists
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Journalists give a voice to the voiceless — but what happens when they come under threat? At the 2026 DW Global Media Forum, the message was clear: it's time for journalists to speak up about their own challenges too.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambians react to court ruling on Lungu burial
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Zambians have mixed reactions toward's the court's decision regarding former President Edgar Lungu's burial.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- As elections approach, will civil servants' debt become a political issue?
- Runtime
- 25:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A growing debt crisis among Zambia's civil servants is raising concerns about the country's financial stability. The Bank of Zambia has warned that excessive borrowing and rising loan defaults could have wider consequences for pension funds, financial institutions and the broader economy. As political pressure grows for debt relief ahead of the next election, the government faces difficult questions about how to support struggling workers without deepening financial risks.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast #dwafricawomen #zambia #costofliving #debt #loan #election #economy
00:00 Introduction: Zambia's Debt Warning
01:17 Public Finance Under Pressure
02:27 Debt Swap Demands Return
04:06 Is This a Cost-of-Living Crisis?
05:10 The Role of Lenders and Easy Credit
06:21 Financial Literacy and Social Pressure
07:14 Election-Year Politics
09:29 Bank of Zambia Audit Findings
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- Nigeria insecurity: Can curfew slow surge in abductions?
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As Oyo State goes under a 16-hour curfew for two days following a wave of kidnappings, can curfews truly curb insecurity or merely cover up deeper problems?
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- Can Zambia tackle rising civil servants' debt before it becomes a bigger economic problem?
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Zambia's central bank has raised concerns over growing debt among civil servants, warning that excessive borrowing and loan defaults could pose risks to the country's financial sector. As elections draw closer, the issue is increasingly becoming a political debate, with some calling for debt relief and others warning of the long-term costs. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka about the growing debt burden on civil servants, what's driving it, and whether it could become a major election issue.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi woman dies in transit from South Africa
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Malawian woman has died after falling ill on a repatriation bus from South Africa — raising fresh concerns about the safety and health of thousands fleeing xenophobic violence ahead of a June 30 deadline.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Malawi#South Africa
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- Ghanaian fans celebrate Ghana's draw against England at the FIFA World Cup 2026
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ghanaian football fans are celebrating after the Black Stars held England to a draw at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The result keeps Ghana's hopes of reaching the next round alive and has sparked excitement among supporters back home.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Women-only transport in northern Nigeria changing how women move
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In northern Nigeria, where daily commutes can feel stressful and unsafe for women, one transport service is offering a safe and comfortable option.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Court backs Lungu family in burial dispute
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A year after his death in South Africa, Zambia's former president has still not been buried. An appeals court has just ruled in their favor in their drawn out legal battle with the Zambian government over where and how he is laid to rest.
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- Kenya's Gen Z protest anniversary: The search for justice
- Runtime
- 25:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two years after Kenya's Gen Z-led protests forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, many families are still waiting for justice. Dozens were killed and hundreds injured. In this AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with activist Beatrice Waithera of the Red Vests Movement and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the fight for accountability—and whether justice is any closer.#DWAfricaLinkPodcast #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #kenya #genz #protest #financebill2024 #justice
00:00 Kenya's youth protests: two years on
02:04 Stay-at-home protest and reparations debate
03:20 How Gen Z activism has evolved
05:13 Why accountability remains elusive
07:59 How the movement organizes under surveillance
09:41 State repression and activist resilience
10:48 Was the movement truly leaderless?
12:55 The death that defined the protests
14:05 Victim compensa...
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- Kenya's health minister defends US Ebola facility plan despite court's suspension
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A day after being found in contempt of court, Kenya's health minister apologized but insisted the controversial US-backed Ebola facility was suspended in good faith and based on public health concerns. #DWAfricaSocialMedia#kenya#Ebola#Protest
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- Ebola in DRC: Safe burials challenge traditions in Mongbwalu
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As Ebola spreads, communities in DR Congo are adapting to safe burial practices that challenge long-held customs and beliefs.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Two years on, are victims’ families any closer to justice?
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two years after Kenya’s Gen Z-led protests forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, many families are still waiting for justice. Dozens were killed, hundreds injured—but no security officer has been criminally prosecuted.
In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with activist Beatrice Waithera of the Red Vests Movement and DW’s Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the fight for accountability—and whether justice is any closer. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- DW Global Media Forum pushes for sustainable journalism
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At the 2026 DW Global Media Forum, experts are sounding the alarm — and making a case for stronger, more sustainable journalism in a rapidly changing world.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#GlobalMediaForum#GMF2026
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- South Africa–Malawi ties strong despite xenophobic attacks
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- South Africa and Malawi say relations remain strong, despite rising xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda Bars Kenyan Lawyer Martha Karua
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Kenyan lawyer, Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda. She had traveled in relation to the bail hearing of Kizza Besigye.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ahead of June 30 deadline, Nigerians plead for repatriation
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tensions are rising in South Africa as Nigerian nationals plead for urgent repatriation ahead of a June 30 deadline issued by anti‑foreigner groups.#dwafricasocialmedia
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- What rising school kidnappings mean for Nigeria’s education future
- Runtime
- 25:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- School kidnappings are rising in Nigeria, forcing parents, teachers and students to live in fear. As armed groups target classrooms, concerns are growing over the long-term impact on education in Africa's most populous nation. Nigeria already has the world's highest number of out-of-school children, according to UNICEF. With insecurity deepening, many fear more children will be denied an education.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
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00:00 Nigeria's school kidnapping crisis
00:45 Welcome to AfricaLink
01:00 Why schools are becoming dangerous
02:02 Meet our guests
02:19 How widespread are school abductions?
03:20 From Chibok to nationwide attacks
04:06 Recent kidnappings and rising violence
05:16 How fear is changing education
07:06 Why isn't the Safe Schools Initiative working?
08:48 W...
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- How insecurity is keeping children out of classrooms in Nigeria
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- School kidnappings are leaving parents fearful and disrupting education across Nigeria. As armed groups increasingly target students and teachers, many families are questioning whether schools are still safe. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with educationist Uche Ohanele and DW's Ben Shemang in Abuja about the rise in school kidnappings, the impact on children and families, and what must be done to make Nigeria's schools safe again.#DWAfricaSOocialMedia
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- Cape Verde fans celebrate 2-2 draw against Uruguay
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Cape Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw at the World Cup, scoring their first goals of the tournament and keeping hopes of reaching the next round alive.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Helping refugee kids stay in school in northern Ghana
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As more refugee children arrive in northern Ghana, schools are feeling the pressure. But UNICEF is stepping in with “School-in-a-Box” kits to help keep learning going. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #education #ghana
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- Ruling party in Ethiopia secures 90 per cent of seats in parliament
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has won around 90% of parliamentary seats, cementing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's political dominance.
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- Kenya Police issue warning ahead of June 25 anniversary
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Kenya's Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has warned that any groups seeking to cause violence around the upcoming June 25 Gen Z anniversary will face the full force of the law. His remarks come as security agencies heighten vigilance ahead of events expected to commemorate the June 25, 2024 anti-government demonstrations, with authorities saying a multi-agency team remains on high alert to maintain public order.
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- African and Caribbean leaders mark Juneteenth at Ghana’s Osu Castle
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- African and Caribbean leaders gathered at Ghana’s Osu Castle to mark Juneteenth—renewing calls for justice, reparations, and action for descendants of enslaved people. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #juneteenth #ghana #slaveryhistory #réparation
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- Germany fights back to beat Ivory Coast 2-1
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ivory Coast started strong with an early goal from Franck Kessié but couldn’t hold on. Germany came roaring back, with Deniz Undav scoring twice to seal a 2-1 comeback win in their Group E clash in Toronto.
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- Controversial South African anti-migrant activist charged for hate speech on LGBTQ+ community
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- South Africa's controversial media personality and anti-migrant activist, Ngizwe Mchunu has been found guilty of hate speech towards the LGBTQ+ community and ordered by a court to pay a fine among other things.
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- Xenophobia in South Africa: Who’s Really Paying the Price?
- Runtime
- 4:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Thousands of African migrants have been hounded out of South Africa by anti-migrant groups who blame the foreigners for “stealing jobs and abusing the country’s social system.” The consequences: Brand South Africa is hurting. Where did South Africa get it wrong and is too late? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #theflipside #flipside #ghana #nigeria #malawi #worldcup #africa #africanmigrants #immigration
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- Documented migrants caught in SA's anti-migrant unrest
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Anti-migrant activism is gaining momentum in South Africa, with groups staging regular marches and demanding tougher action against undocumented migrants. Organizers accuse the government of failing to secure the country's borders, while critics say the campaign is increasingly affecting documented migrants as well. Among those caught up in the unrest is Princess Adjei, a woman of Ghanaian descent who was born and raised in South Africa. She says her Durban salon was destroyed during anti-migrant protests, leaving her homeless and forcing her into temporary shelter. As anti-migrant groups continue their campaign and maintain that their focus is on undocumented migrants, cases like Adjei's have raised concerns that legally documented migrants are also being swept up in the growing tensions.
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- From words to action: Ghana rallies global push for slavery reparations
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ghana is turning up the pressure on slavery reparations. Accra just brought together more than 80 countries to transform decades of debate on slavery restitution into concrete action. #dwafrica #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nextsteps #ghana #slavery #slavetrade
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- Congo Ebola death toll rises to 245
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- DR Congo says confirmed Ebola cases have climbed to 933, with 245 deaths recorded as authorities intensify efforts to contain the outbreak.
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- DW News Africa with Eddy Micah
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- 26:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As Ebola cases rise and the virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the fight against the virus has also become one against disbelief and misinformation. Host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with the head of Africa's CDC. He also looks at the 50-year mark after the Soweto protests with South Africa's young people at a crossroads. Nearly two in three can't find work, and the frustration is growing.#dwafrica
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- Vozinha: Cape Verde’s 40-year-old World Cup sensation
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- He’s 40 and was unknown to many just days ago — now he’s one of the World Cup’s biggest stars. Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha has exploded onto the global stage after a stunning debut — and he’s not done yet.
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- Zimbabwe moves to extend president’s term
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Zimbabwe’s parliament has taken a big step toward extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule until 2030. If it goes through, the country joins a growing list in Africa where leaders are staying longer in power. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Bafana Bafana's hope restored at the World Cup
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- South Africa’s 1–1 draw against Czechia has reignited hopes of a World Cup knockout run, after many had written the team off following a disappointing 2–0 loss to Mexico. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #southafrica
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- EU suspends Botswana beef imports
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Botswana’s prized beef market in Europe has been abruptly cut off. The European Union has suspended imports from the country due to a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which has led to the loss of its disease-free status. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #botswana
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- Aid cuts push Malawi's biggest refugee camp to the brink
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Things are getting tough at Malawi’s Dzaleka refugee camp, where food aid and key services are being scaled back — and it could get even worse by the end of August.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- World Cup: DRC fans ecstatic after 1:1 draw with Portugal
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- DR Congo secured their first-ever World Cup point with a 1–1 draw against Portugal, sparking jubilant scenes in Kinshasa.
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- What happens when migrants are forced to return home?
- Runtime
- 25:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A quiet diplomatic rift is unfolding between South Africa and several African nations, as rising anti-migrant tensions push hundreds to return home. Despite the government distancing itself from calls to expel undocumented migrants, fear on the ground tells a different story. Many black foreign nationals say they are being targeted regardless of their legal status — raising deeper questions about xenophobia, identity, and belonging.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#SouthAfrica #migrationcrisis #malawi
0:00 Intro
01:13 Welcome to AfricaLink
01:31 Why are migrants leaving South Africa?
01:59 Life in South Africa before the crisis
03:20 Finding work as a migrant
05:18 Visa struggles and documentation
07:28 Did the returnees have legal documents?
08:57 Why he decided to leave South Africa
10:48 Living in fear before evacuation
12:11 "They are targeting all African migrants"
14:32 Nigeria's support for...
