DW Africa
Ebola deaths in DRC rise to 159
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- Ebola deaths in DRC rise to 159
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Border health checks have intensified in Goma as DR Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak with rising deaths and growing concern. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola #drc
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- Malawi: How farmers are using old cassette tapes to protect rice fields
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In Malawi, rice farmers are getting creative to protect their crops from birds. The solution? Old radio cassette tapes. It’s simple, cheap, and surprisingly effective. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #malawi
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- Can Goodluck Jonathan run for president of Nigeria again?
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nigerians are awaiting a court verdict on the eligibility of their former president, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest the 2027 election.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why are fuel prices in Kenya soaring — and what is really driving the crisis?
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- 25:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Kenya is facing one of its most severe fuel crises in years. A steep price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority triggered a nationwide transport strike, leaving commuters stranded and sparking protests across the country. Authorities blame global supply disruptions, while transport operators say the increases are unsustainable and are deepening the cost-of-living crisis.With the strike now paused for negotiations, questions remain about what is driving the surge in fuel prices and what a realistic solution looks like.#dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Kenya fuel protests disrupt daily life
00:28 Why Kenyans are protesting rising fuel prices
01:30 Kenya faces one of its worst fuel crises in years
02:35 Protests bring parts of Kenya to a standstill
05:02 Is this Kenya’s worst fuel price hike in years?
06:21 What is driving the surge in fuel prices?
08:28 Why fuel pr...
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- Nigeria could become world’s fifth‑largest economy, ECOWAS official predicts
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nigeria has the potential to rank among the world’s top five economies within 50 years, according to an ECOWAS official. However, experts warn that regional integration, inflation, and cost-of-living challenges will shape whether the country can realise that ambition.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- DR Congo battles new Ebola variant amid supply shortages
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Hand‑washing stations, triage tents, and a refurbished treatment center are going up fast, but with the new Ebola strain and limited supplies, hospitals in Goma, eastern Congo, are racing against time.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Kenya’s government and transport operators find a way out of the fuel crisis?
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Mounting roadblocks, burning tires and commuters stranded for hours — Kenya has been gripped by nationwide protests over rising fuel prices. Public transport operators say the latest price hikes have pushed them to the brink, worsening an already severe cost-of-living crisis.
The government has paused the strike for one week to allow negotiations, but many Kenyans fear the worst is yet to come.
In this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with economist Abraham Kamau and DW correspondent Lucy Riley in Nairobi about what is behind the surge in fuel prices and what solutions are on the table.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Sierra Leone receives US deportees
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Sierra Leone has received the first group of US deportees under a controversial new migration deal with Washington. Critics say the policy raises major legal and human rights concerns.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Arsenal fans across Africa celebrate historic Premier League title win
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Arsenal supporters across Africa joined fans worldwide in celebrating the club’s first English Premier League title in 22 years. The long-awaited triumph was confirmed on Tuesday night after rivals Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth — a result that ended the title race. In London, Arsenal fans gathered outside the Emirates Stadium and in nearby pubs to watch the decisive match, with similar celebrations unfolding in parts of Africa. The club enjoys a strong following across the continent, further strengthened by its partnership with Rwanda, whose “Visit Rwanda” branding is featured on Arsenal’s jerseys — highlighting the club’s deep connection to Africa.#DwafricaSocialMedia
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- Ebola cases rise in DR Congo as WHO raises alarm
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The World Health Organization has raised concerns over the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that growing case numbers and ongoing transmission could complicate containment efforts. Health authorities are continuing surveillance, contact tracing and public awareness campaigns as they work to prevent further infections.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is Zimbabwe correcting land reform — or reopening old wounds?
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- 25:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Zimbabwe’s decision to return foreign-owned farms seized during the 2000 land reform programme has sparked mixed reactions. The government says it is fulfilling obligations under BIPPA treaties and insists land reform remains “irreversible.” But uncertainty over how far the policy could go has raised concerns among both displaced white farmers and black farmers who have lived on the land for decades.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Zimbabwe to return seized foreign-owned farms
00:27 Why Zimbabwe says it is correcting land reform
01:27 The legacy of Mugabe’s land seizures
02:28 Can returning farms rebuild ties with the West?
03:19 Which farmers could get land back?
05:17 What the decision means legally
07:12 Will the move help Zimbabwe’s economy?
09:13 Why returning farms is still controversial
10:44 Mixed reactions from farmers in Zimbabwe...
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- Uganda's speaker of parliament's homes raided, Rolls‑Royce seized
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A major political scandal is unfolding in Uganda: Anita Annet Among, the outgoing speaker of parliament, is under investigation for alleged corruption. Security forces have raided her homes and seized luxury assets. Now that she's decided not to seek reelection, the big question is: what happens next?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe says it will return seized foreign-owned farms — but is land reform really being reversed?
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Zimbabwe’s government says it will return dozens of foreign-owned commercial farms seized during the 2000 land reform programme — a move officials insist is not a reversal, but a legal obligation under BIPPA agreements. Supporters call it a step toward repairing international relations, while critics warn it could unsettle black farmers who have lived and worked on the land for years. In this AfricaLink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with agrarian expert Walter Chambati, attorney David Drury and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Harare.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenya fuel protests turn deadly
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- At least four people were killed and dozens injured as protests over rising fuel prices spread across Kenya, with demonstrators clashing with security forces in several areas.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenyan scientist advances energy storage research in Germany
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A Kenyan scientist in Germany is using advanced microscopy to study how batteries work at the atomic level—research that could lead to longer-lasting batteries while reducing the need for scarce raw materials.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#thisiseastafrica
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- Congo urges swift international support for Ebola outbreak
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that spread to Uganda has triggered a global emergency. As the death toll rises, neighboring Rwanda has closed its border. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola #dwafricawomen
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- Kenyans protests over fuel price hikes
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Kenyans have taken to the streets to protest against the recent fuel price hike announcement, leaving many Kenyans stranded. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #kenya #protest
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- Explainer: New Ebola outbreak: What you need to know
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A new Ebola outbreak was declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on May 15. How is the deadly viral disease transmitted, and what protective measures are recommended? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola
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- Tanzania's opposition is raising alarm over Tundu Lissu’s condition in prison
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA launches a nationwide campaign demanding constitutional reforms and the release of Tundu Lissu. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #tanzania
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- Rwanda: Probing death of government critic in prison
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- 25:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation. What does this incident mean for Rwanda's record on civic freedoms? AfricaLink host Lucy Riley speaks with political commentator Jean Baptiste Gasominari, and DW's Alex Ngarambe in Kigali. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen
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- Nigeria's ruling party in crisis? APC primaries expose deep divisions
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ahead of the 2027 elections, Nigeria's ruling APC is holding crucial primaries. But early results reveal shocking defeats and growing internal tensions. Is the party headed for a split? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Rwanda: Probing death of government critic
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation. What does this incident mean for Rwanda’s record on civic freedoms? AfricaLink host Lucy Riley speaks with political commentator Jean Baptiste Gasominari, and DW's Alex Ngarambe in Kigali. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- Museveni signs contentions bill
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law contentious draft legislation aimed at preventing foreign influence in Uganda. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #uganda
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- Dangote increases investment in Ethiopia
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote will increase investment into a fertilizer plant in Ethiopia that is expected to end Africa's fertilizer imports. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Can Zambia’s 2026 election really be free and fair?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Zambia’s opposition is raising fresh concerns ahead of the August 2026 elections, with Patriotic Front leader Brian Mundubile saying he does not believe the vote will be fully free or fair. Despite the concerns, Mundubile says the opposition will still participate, arguing they cannot abandon the political process even as questions grow over trust in electoral institutions.
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- Attack on Nigerian police school kills 17
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- At least 17 police trainees were killed after suspected Islamist militants attacked a Nigerian Army Special Forces training school in Yobe state, authorities say. Police spokesperson Anthony Okon Placid said the attackers launched a coordinated assault on the Buni Yadi facility from multiple directions, with several soldiers also reportedly killed in the raid.
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- Botswana’s cheetahs give boost to India’s wildlife
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Eight cheetahs from Botswana are now in India as part of a bold plan to bring the species back to the wild. The animals were recently donated to India under Project Cheetah — an effort to restore a species that was declared extinct in the country in 1952.
So, why does this matter? This isn’t just about moving animals. It’s also a new chapter in wildlife cooperation between India and Botswana. Before their journey, the cheetahs underwent quarantine and health checks in Botswana. After arriving in India, they were placed in protected enclosures, where they’re being carefully monitored and given time to adapt to a new environment — including the climate, terrain, and prey. Their release into the wild is happening in stages.
Now, India is attempting something rare in modern conservation: bringing a top predator back into an ecosystem where it had disappeared. But the real test is still ahead. Because whether these cheetahs survive and thrive could shape how wi...
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- WHO declares Ebola emergency
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, following the spread of cases across borders linked to the Bundibugyo strain. WHO reports at least 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases in eastern DR Congo. Uganda has also confirmed cases in its capital, Kampala, heightening fears of wider regional transmission. Health officials warn that response efforts are complicated by the lack of approved vaccines or treatments specifically targeting the Bundibugyo strain.
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- Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Félicien Kabuga, the Rwandan businessman accused of financing the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, has died in a hospital in The Hague while awaiting a verdict from a UN tribunal. Once one of Rwanda’s richest men, Kabuga faced genocide and crimes against humanity charges over allegations he funded extremist militias and supported the RTLM radio station, which broadcast hate propaganda during the genocide that killed more than 800,000 people.
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- Nigeria grants 30 day visa free entry for Rwandans
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nigeria has begun implementing a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals, in a reciprocal move to strengthen bilateral relations. Announced after President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, the policy allows Rwandans to travel to Nigeria without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism, business and official purposes.
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- LIVE Bundesliga: FC St. Pauli Vs. Wolfsburg
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- 2:13:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- It’s the last matchday of the Bundesliga season! FC St. Pauli hosts Wolfsburg at the Millerntor-Stadion. St. Pauli will be looking to capitalize on their home support, while Wolfsburg aims to finish strong and secure a positive end to their campaign. With both teams showing mixed form in recent games and plenty still at stake, this clash could go either way. Who’s your pick to win; St. Pauli or Wolfsburg? Join our live radio commentary now!
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- Kenya eyes premium European tea market
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Equity Group CEO James Mwangi says access to European specialty tea markets could transform Kenya’s tea sector and farmer incomes.
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- Trump ISIS commander killed in Nigeria
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- US President Donald Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global second-in-command of ISIS, has been killed in a joint operation involving American and Nigerian forces. Trump said the militant, believed to have been hiding in Africa, was eliminated in what he called a “very complex mission,” though officials have not publicly disclosed the exact location of the operation.
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- Should Zambians trust the opposition?
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ahead of Zambia’s 2026 presidential election, campaign promises are everywhere. But voters are asking: what will actually improve daily life? Jobs? Rights? The economy? We pressed opposition leader Brian Mundubile for concrete answers. What’s the ONE change you’d demand from a new leader? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab
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- DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo
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- 26:02
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Has France's attitude towards Africa changed - or has it just changed its tune? The country is promising a new era of partnership - equal, modern, and free of its colonial past. And: A shortage of free condoms threatens Kenya's progress against HIV. Plus: The quest to save Nigeria's wildlife and their habitats. We meet the rangers on this mission - which has seen some switch sides in the fight. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- The Nigerian art prodigy painting beyond his years
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Joshua Morenikeji, 11, is showing what imagination can do. Armed with a pencil, a canvas and big ideas, his art is inspiring far beyond his country, Nigeria.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- France-Africa relations: Will Macron’s rebrand in Kenya succeed?
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- 5:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- French President Emmanuel Macron was in Nairobi this week, where he announced a $27 billion investment package. The official message: equal partnership. The reality: France has been forced out of six African nations over the past 3 years, raising questions about the true aim of Macron’s reset in Kenya. #DWAfricaSocialMedia#Flipside
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- Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Uganda has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain after a Congolese patient died in Kampala, while neighboring DR Congo is battling a far larger outbreak that has already killed at least 65 people and recorded 246 suspected cases. Health officials say the Ugandan case was imported from eastern Congo, prompting urgent cross-border surveillance as authorities race to prevent wider regional spread.
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- Does Brian Mundubile represent a new direction or a continuation of the past?
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- 30:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- With elections on the horizon in Zambia, the spotlight is turning once again to the opposition: can it present a credible alternative, or is it simply waiting for a return to power? At the center of that debate is Brian Mundubile. After the PF’s fall from power in 2021, Mundubile has been tasked with helping rebuild the party’s image and political relevance. But does he signal renewal within the opposition or continuity with a system many voters rejected?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Can former ruling party figures still win Zambia's trust?
00:24 – Did Zambia's debt crisis destroy faith in politicians?
02:47 – Is Zambia restricting freedoms ahead of elections?
04:06 – Can Brian Mundubile defeat President Hichilema?
05:14 – Is Zambia's opposition too divided to win?
09:00 – Why are so many Zambians still struggling economically?
10:06 – Why should voters trust another opposition promise?
12:44 – Can Bri...
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- Is corruption just politics?
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Corruption is a key battleground in Zambia’s 2026 elections. From billions in illicit financial flows to control over anti-corruption bodies - the fight over accountability is intensifying. But can politicians who were once in power really fix the system they were part of? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab
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- Ghana joins global agencies in crime crackdown
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Two Ghanaian brothers and a US-based woman have been charged in an alleged romance scam targeting elderly Americans, as authorities ramp up international efforts to tackle multi-million-dollar fraud rings.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe gets its first ever female Chief Justice
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Zimbabwe has made history — for the first time in 46 years, the country has a female Chief Justice.
72-year-old Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza is no stranger to the bench. She’s been Deputy Chief Justice since 2008, and now she’s taking the top spot. Her appointment also completes something quite remarkable — Zimbabwe now has an all-female legal leadership lineup. The Chief Justice, Attorney General, and Prosecutor General are all women. For many, this feels like a big win for women in the judiciary — a sign that female voices are finally making it all the way to the top. But it’s not just about history. Justice Gwaunza is stepping in at a very crucial time. Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court is about to hear cases on controversial constitutional changes — changes critics say could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in power beyond 2028. So yes, this appointment is historic — but it also puts the spotlight firmly on the new Chief Justice. All eyes will be on how...
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- Kenya fuel prices jump again
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Kenya and Nigeria are facing growing pressure from rising fuel costs, with Kenyan motorists bracing for sharp increases under new EPRA fuel prices. At the same time, Nigerians continue to struggle with volatile pump prices and transport costs. In Kenya, diesel prices have jumped by more than 46 shillings per liter under the latest review, linked to rising global oil prices and Middle East tensions, while in Nigeria, many households are still grappling with the impact of fuel subsidy reforms and fluctuating market prices.
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- Can DRC contain a deadly Ebola outbreak?
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Africa CDC has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo amid fears the virus could spread across borders.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- From Yoruba to Swahili: Why African filmmakers are upholding local languages
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- From Yoruba to Kiswahili, African films in indigenous languages are gaining global recognition. Filmmakers say local-language storytelling is preserving culture, breaking barriers, and reshaping African cinema.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why this northern Ghana community holds group funerals
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Funerals in Ghana can place enormous financial strain on families. But in the Bulsa community, families conduct group funerals by pooling resources and responsibilities to ease the burden.#DWAfricaSocial
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- Malawi introduces littering fines
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Malawi has introduced new littering fines as authorities look to strengthen waste management.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Ghana’s proposed law finally tackle sex‑for‑jobs abuse?
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- 25:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The debate over “sex for jobs” has resurfaced in Ghana after President John Dramani Mahama called the practice “unacceptable” and announced plans for a new law to criminalize it. Although Ghana’s labour laws and criminal code already prohibit sexual harassment, activists argue that gaps remain — particularly during hiring and recruitment, where coercion is harder to prove and even harder to report.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 - Intro / Hook
01:13 - What “sex for jobs” means
02:06 - Why the issue remains widespread in Ghana
04:04 - Difference between harassment and “sex for jobs”
05:23 - Public reaction to Mahama’s proposal
07:52 - Gaps in Ghana’s current laws
10:49 - Kenya’s approach to sexual coercion laws
12:20 - Society’s role in enabling abuse
14:25 - Real stories from victims
16:25 - Will the proposed law actually work?
19:49 - How victims can prove coercion
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- Can Nigeria bring corrupt government officials to justice?
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The conviction of former power minister Saleh Mamman has renewed focus on Nigeria’s long‑running corruption crisis, with billions of dollars earmarked for electricity and public services allegedly diverted. Chronic power outages and decaying infrastructure persist, while more than $3.9 billion has been linked to hundreds of unresolved corruption cases in recent years — raising fresh questions about accountability and whether powerful political figures can truly be held to account.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Ghana’s proposed law finally tackle 'sex for jobs' abuse?
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Ghana’s President John Mahama says it’s time to criminalize 'sex for jobs' practices — a long‑standing form of exploitation where people in power demand sexual favors in exchange for employment or promotions. Supporters say a new law could close gaps in existing sexual harassment protections, while critics warn enforcement will be difficult and victims may still fear speaking out. In this AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with gender activist Becky Enyonam Ahadzi and DW’s Eric Mawuena Egbeta.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
