DW Africa
Cape Verde at the World Cup: Small country dreaming big
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- Cape Verde at the World Cup: Small country dreaming big
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Cape Verde's Blue Sharks will make their historic debut in the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 15 June. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Niger criminalizes same-sex relationships
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Niger has introduced tough new laws criminalizing same-sex relationships and LGBTQ+ advocacy with lengthy prison sentences. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Goodluck Jonathan returns? PDP's 2027 bombshell faces tough questions
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The PDP says Goodluck Jonathan has accepted, signed, and been screened as its 2027 presidential candidate. But the former president himself has not said a word. Is this a genuine political comeback — or a faction shouting louder than its own candidate? #dwafricasocialmedia #underthebaobab
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- FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview
- Runtime
- 1:11:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with South Africa taking on Mexico in the opening match. Can African teams make a strong impact this time? DW’s Samson Omale speaks to correspondents and analysts.
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- Nigerians who fled xenophobia in S.Africa are home
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The first group of Nigerians to be evacuated from South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions have landed in Lagos. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026: What are the chances?
- Runtime
- 25:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As the World Cup kicks off on Thursday, African teams are ready to battle it out on the pitch. In part two of this AfricaLink podcast, we continue to ask the question: Is this the tournament where Africa goes all the way, and can the continent finally break the ultimate barrier and lift the trophy? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Abigail Sena, a sports analyst in Accra, and DW's Samson Omale in Lagos. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen
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- World Cup 2026 kicks off with South Africa vs Mexico
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- It’s finally here! The 48 team World Cup begins in Mexico, with South Africa taking on the hosts. And this year, Africa shows up in record numbers. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Why CAF is silent on referee Omar Artan's US entry denial
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The US denied Africa's top referee, Omar Artan, entry to the country for the World Cup. Football fans are demanding answers, but the Confederation of African Football said nothing. Is its silence strategic or a sign of powerlessness? #dwafricasocialmedia #DWdeepdive #dwafrica
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- Series NLF: Our time is now: Zambia's youth running in elections
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As Zambia races toward August 13 general elections, a new generation is challenging the status quo—and they're asking a tough question: Why does a nation of young people keep electing old voices? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica
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- ‘Tshisekedi must leave after his term’ - Katumbi
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Congolese opposition leader Moïse Katumbi has urged President Felix Tshisekedi to step down at the end of his mandate, warning against any attempt to extend his rule through constitutional changes and calling for respect for democratic norms. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Why Africans are turning against Bafana Bafana?
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As attacks on Africans living in South Africa spill out onto the global stage, many football fans across the continent are choosing to support the country's World Cup rivals. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Somali referee gets hero's welcome after US entry setback
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Denied entry to the US, but welcomed like a champion at home — World Cup referee Omar Artan returns to massive support in Somalia. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- World Cup 2026: Could this be Africa's moment of glory?
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- African teams are heading to the World Cup with bigger dreams than ever. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and Africa’s finest are ready. Is this the tournament where Africa goes all the way, and can the continent finally break the ultimate barrier and lift the trophy? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Abigail Sena a sports analyst in Accra and DW's Samson Omale in Lagos. #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricasocialmedia
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- 12 killed in South Africa mass shooting
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A deadly night in a Johannesburg settlement has left 12 people dead after gunmen opened fire in multiple locations. Residents are in shock as police hunt for those behind the attack. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #Africalinknews
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- Nigeria starts repatriating citizens from South Africa
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- More than 1,000 Nigerians have signed up to leave South Africa, and now the first group is finally heading home. The repatriation comes as anti-immigrant tensions continue to rise in parts of South Africa, leaving many foreign nationals worried about their safety. Nigerian officials say they have received disturbing reports linked to recent protests targeting migrants, prompting hundreds to register for voluntary return. The operation is expected to take several days because of the large number of people involved.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Mixed reactions to Malawi repatriations
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Malawians were repatriated from South Africa but many had mixed reactions about this. #dwafricasocialmedia #youtubeshorts #dwafricawomen
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- Can African teams shine at the 2026 World Cup?
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams, creating more opportunities for African nations. With increased slots, emerging talent, and improved infrastructure, can an African team make history by winning the tournament? In this AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. discusses the prospects with sports analyst Abigail Sena from Accra, Ghana and DW's Samson Omale from Lagos, Nigeria. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- Malema wants Ngizwe Mchunu locked up
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Julius Malema has applied for the sentencing of anti-migrant protests’ leader, Ngizwe Mchunu following remarks he made about the EFF leader. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?
- Runtime
- 25:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- New research from East Africa shows that pairing entrepreneurship support with market access can dramatically boost incomes, savings, and resilience among refugees. In this AfricaLink episode, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Winnie Auma, Chief Operating Officer at Village Enterprise and Frank Yiga in Kampala to explore how the DREAMS program is helping families rebuild their lives. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen
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- Why is the president of Singapore in Tanzania?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam begins a three-day State Visit to Tanzania. Trade, investment, digital economy, and skills development are high on the agenda. What could Tanzania gain from this partnership #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Nigeria weighs retaliation over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria's government says it may act against South Africa as frustration grows over attacks on its citizens, with voluntary repatriations underway and hundreds set to return home. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Can enterprise reshape refugee communities?
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In tonight’s episode of AfricaLink, we hear from Winnie Auma, Chief Operating Officer at Village Enterprise, on how the DREAMS program is helping refugees and host communities build sustainable livelihoods across Uganda, Somalia and Ethiopia. By combining entrepreneurship training with real market access, the initiative is enabling families in settlements like Bidi Bidi and Rhino Camp to increase incomes, grow savings, and strengthen resilience. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen
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- Kenya police use tear gas on protesters at US Ebola center
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A plan to open an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for US citizens is facing local resistance. Some Kenyans are accusing the Trump administration of outsourcing health risks. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Ghanaian footballer recounts SA xenophobia
- Runtime
- 26:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Ghanaians have returned home from South Africa following anti-migrant protests. In this episode of AfricaLink, we hear how a Ghanaian footballer called Fiifi was forced to leave South Africa for his safety, and the difficult road ahead. AfricaLink host Eddy Micah Jr. and DW's Isaac Kaledzi in Accra also unpack the wider tensions around migration, jobs, and xenophobia in South Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- South Africans react to Ramaphosa's immigration plan
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In his Sunday night address, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined steps to tackle illegal immigration, including deportations, dedicated immigration courts, and jail time for employers hiring undocumented migrants. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #southafrica
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- Malawi repatriates 150 nationals from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Malawi has begun evacuating some citizens from South Africa following recent anti‑immigrant violence, with the first group of 150 returning home under a government‑led repatriation effort. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- DR Congo records 27 new Ebola cases
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The DR Congo has recorded 27 news positive Ebola cases in the last 24 hours. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #ebola
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- Ghanaian footballer forced to leave SA
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In tonight's episode of AfricaLink, we hear how a Ghanaian footballer called Fiifi was forced to leave South Africa for his safety, and the difficult road ahead. AfricaLink host Eddy Micah Jr. and DW's Isaac Kaledzi in Accra also unpacks the wider tensions around migration, jobs, and xenophobia in South Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #xenophobia #ghana #southafrica
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- Nigeria rescues 360 hostages from Boko Haram
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nigerian forces say they have freed 360 hostages from a Boko Haram-linked camp in Borno State after a major rescue operation.
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- Ebola workers fight outbreak with little support
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Health workers in eastern DR Congo say they are battling Ebola with limited resources, growing exhaustion, and shortages of critical supplies.
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- Ghana completes repatriation of citizens from South Africa
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ghana is concluding the repatriation of its citizens from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks. About 1,000 people have been processed, with job support and social interventions offered to help them reintegrate into their communities. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ghana #xenophobia #southafrica
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- South Africa rolls out HIV prevention jab
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- South Africa has launched a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that only requires 2 doses a year and could help reduce new infections.
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- Over 1,000 Nigerians want to leave South Africa
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- More than 1,000 Nigerians now want to leave South Africa, and the reason is raising alarm across Africa. In an exclusive interview with DW, Nigeria's Foreign Ministry says 1,092 citizens have already registered for voluntary repatriation as concerns grow over anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa. Nigerian officials point to recent demonstrations by groups such as Operation Dudula and March and March, which they say have created fear among foreign communities. Screening for those who want to return home has already begun. The development comes as reports of threats, intimidation, and pressure on foreign nationals continue to dominate headlines, raising fresh questions about whether South Africa is becoming a more difficult place for migrants trying to build a life and livelihood.
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- Malawians head home from South Africa
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- For many Malawians in South Africa, the dream of building a better life is ending with a bus ride home. As anti-immigrant tensions continue to rise in parts of South Africa, migrants are now returning to Malawi, saying they no longer feel safe staying. Some spent days sheltering in community halls after unrest left foreign nationals fearing for their security. Now buses arranged with support from government officials and Malawi’s diplomatic mission are taking them home. For many families, the journey back is bringing relief, but it also raises a difficult question: what happens next for people leaving behind jobs, businesses, and years of life in South Africa because they no longer feel welcome?
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- How Libya's weapons reached Nigeria
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The UN says arms looted after Libya's collapse helped fuel insecurity in Nigeria, where millions of illegal weapons are believed to be in circulation.
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- A house that heals: Tanzania's bold experiment against malaria
- Runtime
- 6:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- For families in southern Tanzania, a new kind of home is changing daily life. Designed to block mosquitoes, clear indoor smoke, and improve ventilation, the two-story "Star Homes" in Mtwara are helping reduce some of Africa's deadliest diseases. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa
- Runtime
- 26:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Pope Leo XIV apologizes for the Vatican’s historical role in slavery and calls for strong artificial intelligence guardrails. We hear from a member of the Vatican’s human development office. Also on the programme, DW speaks to the maker of a Nigerian film imagining an African AI future. As Ghana’s parliament pushes to criminalize same-sex activity, we hear from affected citizens. #dwafrica
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- Ghana bets on diaspora fans for World Cup 2026
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ghana says it can’t fund fans to travel for World Cup 2026, marking a major break from tradition. Instead, support will come from the diaspora and corporate backing. Will this new approach still give the Black Stars the energy they need on the global stage? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #underthebaobab #dwthebaobab #football #fifaworldcup #ghana #africa #blackstars #burnaboy #shakira
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- Can Ghana Shine at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
- Runtime
- 4:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Can Ghana rise again in this World Cup—or is 2010 still the peak? With injuries piling up and a new coach at the helm, Ghana's Black Stars head into the tournament with more questions than answers. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #theflipside #flipside
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- Malawi braces for another El Niño threat
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Malawi is preparing for a possible El Niño season after warnings that drought could once again threaten food supplies across the country. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Can Ghana's Black Stars deliver at the World Cup?
- Runtime
- 29:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ghana's national team has shown worrying signs in recent international friendlies, with many pointing to inconsistent and chaotic preparations. But with World Cup 2026 approaching and Africa set to send an expanded group of 10 teams to the global stage, the stakes have never been higher. Are Ghana's Black Stars ready to rise, or heading into another storm? Henry Asante Twum, the Ghana Football Association Director of Communications, joins Under The Baobab for exclusive insight into what's really going on behind the scenes.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Can Africa win the World Cup in 2026?
01:27 – Is Ghana Africa’s best hope?
04:00 – Why Football succeeds where politics fails
05:03 – Ghana’s biggest World Cup challenge
09:12 – Is Africa still being underestimated?
13:40 – Which African team will shock the world?
18:15 – What’s holding African football back?
22:10 – Can Ghana reach the quarterfinals again?<...
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- Wicknell Chivayo's praise of Ruto sparks scrutiny
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- President William Ruto's dealings with controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has many asking who is being given access to power in Kenya, and why? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Nigeria protests grow after fresh school abductions
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Public anger is mounting across Nigeria after a new wave of school abductions, with activists demanding urgent government action to rescue kidnapped pupils and teachers. The latest incident, involving seven students seized in Zamfara State, has intensified fears that mass school kidnappings are spreading beyond their traditional hotspots. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Somali capital calm after clashes
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Relative calm has returned to Mogadishu, but political tensions remain high ahead of a planned opposition rally. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Can Ghana deliver at the World Cup after AFCON failure?
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- After failing to qualify for AFCON, Ghana’s Black Stars are under pressure heading into World Cup 2026. Have the deeper issues been fixed or will they resurface on the global stage? The Ghana Football Association responds to criticism. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #underthebaobab #dwthebaobab #football #fifaworldcup #ghana #africa #blackstars #burnaboy #shakira
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- Kenya: students held 21 days over school fire
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What do you think should happen to the teenagers who are suspected to have caused the fire that killed 16 fellow students in Kenya? That's what the courts might have to decide soon, for now, the girls have been taken into custody for 21 days. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #kenya
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- Ghana coach shake-up: risk or smart move?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ghana sacked Otto Addo months before World Cup 2026 after poor results. With Carlos Queiroz now in charge, is this the reset the Black Stars need, or a gamble that could backfire in a tough group? Ghana Football Association Director of Communications, Henry Asante Twum, weighs in. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #underthebaobab #dwthebaobab #football #fifaworldcup #ghana #africa #blackstars #burnaboy #shakira
- Title
- How women can reshape politics in Nigeria
- Runtime
- 25:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Women make up half the population in Nigeria but hold a fraction of political power. How can they reshape the country's political future — and what still stands in their way? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Haphsat Ibrahim Modibbo, a former senatorial candidate from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party, and DW Correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen #nigeria
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- Nigeria sentences four to death over deadly church attack
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A federal court has imposed the death penalty on four men for their involvement in a 2022 assault on a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria that left at least 50 people dead, including children. While appeals are expected and executions remain uncommon, the ruling raises questions about how justice will ultimately be carried out. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #nigeria
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- Can Nigerian women reshape 2027 politics?
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Tonight's episode explores how women can transform Nigeria’s political future — and what still stands in their way. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Dr. Haphsat Ibrahim Modibbo, a former senatorial candidate from the ruling APC party and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen
