DW Africa
Bafana Bafana's World Cup dream ends after Canada defeat
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- Bafana Bafana's World Cup dream ends after Canada defeat
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- South Africa exits the World Cup after a 1–0 loss to Canada, but fans say the team's historic run is still worth celebrating
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- Germany's Schweinsteiger accused of racism over Africa remarks
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger has been accused of racism over comments about Ivory Coast national football team. Activists told DW the remarks perpetuate racist stereotypes about African people.
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- My Children Cried When I Announced My Presidential Bid
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Activism has already cost Boniface Mwangi arrests, injuries, and threats. But when he announced he would run for president, the hardest conversation wasn't with voters.
It was with his family.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWUnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #UnderTheBaobab #BonifaceMwangi #KenyaPolitics #GenZProtests #AfricaPolitics #Democracy #PresidentialElection #DWAfrica #BonifaceMwangi #WilliamRuto #KenyaPolitics #KenyaElection #Leadership #KenyaPolitics #Family #Leadership #PresidentialCandidate #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #AfricaPolitics #Activism #HumanStories
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- Museveni orders evacuation of Ugandans from South Africa
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the evacuation of Ugandans from South Africa, with hundreds already registering to return home amid rising xenophobic tensions.
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- Malawians seek to exit South Africa amid rising tensions
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- 22:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Malawians are turning to authorities for assistance to leave South Africa, as concerns grow ahead of a June 30 deadline announced by some anti-migrant groups. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Morocco: First African World Cup winners?
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Can Morocco become the first African country to win the World Cup? DW spoke to Moroccan fans at the tournament, who believe their country can make history.
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- Senegal’s debt crisis: What’s really going on?
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Senegal is facing a growing debt crisis — and now the country is considering restructuring. But what does that actually mean, and how could it affect everyday people?
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- Media blackout raises alarm in Uganda
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Concerns are mounting in Uganda after leading independent broadcaster NTV Uganda and its sister station Spark TV were taken off air on Sunday. Security forces surrounded the Nation Media Group premises in Kampala, blocking journalists from entering or leaving the compound. Operations at the Daily Monitor were also disrupted. The move marks a sharp escalation in tensions between authorities and one of East Africa’s largest independent media organisations. The shutdown was ordered by military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni.
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- Seychelles at 50: From independence to conservation trailblazer
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Fifty years after independence, Seychelles is more than a beach paradise—it’s a global model for conservation and creole culture. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- FIFA World Cup 2026: Africa’s strong run so far
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- 1:20:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The first round of matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 wraps up this weekend, with at least seven African teams already through to the knockout stage — and that number could rise to nine. It’s a promising showing for the continent. But how far can these teams go? DW’s Samson Omale hosts a live chat with fellow DW colleagues and sports analysts to break down Africa’s performance and chances moving forward.
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- South African defends migrant workers
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- As South Africa braces for June 30 anti-immigration protests and heightened security deployments, a Cape Town employer is challenging one of the arguments at the center of the debate. Talia, who says she has employed Zimbabwean workers for more than 20 years, argues that many migrants are hired not because they take jobs from South Africans, but because employers value their work ethic, reliability, and dedication. Her remarks come as thousands of foreign nationals face growing uncertainty amid renewed xenophobic tensions, with migrant communities across the country fearing violence, displacement, and possible deportations. While anti-immigration groups blame undocumented migrants for unemployment and crime, voices like Talia's reflect a competing view that migrants play an important role in South Africa's economy and communities.
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- DW News Africa with Michael Okwu
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- 26:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Ethiopia has built Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, so why are half of its people still without power? DW looks at what it would take to connect them and millions more people across Africa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party had a sweeping win in this month's elections amid regional tension. We discuss the state of democracy in Ethiopia.#dwafrica
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- Over 700 Nigerians stranded in South Africa
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- More than 700 Nigerians are still waiting to leave South Africa as evacuation delays and rising anti-migrant tensions fuel uncertainty ahead of June 30.
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- Kenya's deadly Gen Z protests: Where's the accountability and justice?
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- 5:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The second anniversary of the Gen Z-led uprising that forced a national reckoning in Kenya is marked by memory, fear, and unfulfilled demands for justice. Survivors of the deadly violence orchestrated by the state have rejected its offer of compensation. What does justice look like for Kenyans? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Burkina Faso cuts ties with France
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France, deepening a breakdown in ties between the West African nation and its former colonial ruler. Authorities accused Paris of interference in domestic affairs and supporting destabilizing networks, allegations France has previously denied. The move comes as Burkina Faso continues to battle a deadly Islamist insurgency and strengthens its shift away from traditional Western allies.
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- Africa’s long road to the World Cup respectability
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Africa waited 88 years for its first World Cup semifinalist. As its teams aim even higher in 2026, the road that led there is worth remembering.
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- Activist or Opportunist: Can Boniface Mwangi lead Kenya?
- Runtime
- 30:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- He bled with Gen Z on the streets of Nairobi. Now he wants their votes. Live from Bonn's historic World Conference Center, Mimi and George put Kenya's loudest activist-turned-politician in the hot seat. Can the man who demanded receipts from others show his own? Can he really defeat Ruto — or is he just climbing a ladder built on protest? One year of Under The Baobab. No easy answers.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Boniface Mwangi Takes Aim at Ruto
01:14 – Can a Gen Z Protest Movement Win Power?
02:41 - From Activism to Presidential Ambition
03:10 - Is Boniface Riding on Kenya's Anger?
04:38 - His Track Record: Protest, Corruption and Rule of Law
05:41 - Who Is Funding Boniface Mwangi's Campaign?
06:43 – What If Gen Z Rejects Him as President?
08:30 – Is He More Useful as an Activist Than a Politician?
10:28 - Boniface's Promise: Education, Healthcare and Security
12:04 - Voter Apathy and Kenya's 8 Million M...
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- Anti-migrant tension high in South Africa ahead of planned June 30 protests
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Tensions over immigration in South Africa are rising — but now, some indigenous groups are pushing back. They say the growing anti‑immigrant rhetoric is also putting local communities at risk and are calling for protection.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Boniface Mwangi Really Lead Kenya?
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Boniface Mwangi says he's ready to swap activism for the presidency. But do Kenyans believe he has what it takes to lead the country, or is he more effective holding those in power to account? We hit the streets of Nairobi to find out. #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWUnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #BonifaceMwangi, #Kenyapolitics, #Kenyaelection2027, #William Ruto, #GenZprotestsKenya #Kenyan activists, #Africanpolitics, democracy in Africa, #Pressfreedom #Africa #Global Media Forum, #GMF26 #Kenyanyouth #Kenya #KenyaPolitics #VoxPop #PresidentialRace #Activism #Leadership #Nairobi #AfricaPolitics #DWAfrica #GenZ
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- Proposed African Family Values Charter divides lawmakers and youth activists
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 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
- 4 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
- 4 months ago
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- 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
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 months ago
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- 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?
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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?
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 4 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
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 4 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
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 4 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
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 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
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 4 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
