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Court clears Kenya–US Sh200 billion health deal

Title: Court clears Kenya–US Sh200 billion health deal
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Kenya-US Sh206 billion health deal -$1.6B Kenya-US health deal back despite constitutional concerns after court of Appeal temporarily lifted a block on its implementation.

HRW: M23 and Rwanda soldiers behind atrocities in Congo

Title: HRW: M23 and Rwanda soldiers behind atrocities in Congo
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Human Rights Watch says M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers committed killings, rapes, and abductions during their occupation of Uvira in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Cape Verde Elections 2026: Is democracy on the line

Title: Cape Verde Elections 2026: Is democracy on the line
Runtime: 2:28
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: As Cape Verde heads to the polls on May 17, voters face a defining choice between continuity and change. Economic frustration, youth unemployment, and democratic decline dominate the campaign for Africa's most stable democracy.

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa

Title: Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Ghana has approved the evacuation of 300 citizens from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks.

Are Africa–France ties shifting from aid to trade?

Title: Are Africa–France ties shifting from aid to trade?
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Kenya’s trade minister says France increasingly views Africa as a business partner, with relations moving from aid to investment and trade.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Is Tshisekedi using conflict in the east to justify extending his stay in power?

Title: Is Tshisekedi using conflict in the east to justify extending his stay in power?
Runtime: 26:01
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: President Felix Tshisekedi says he'd accept a third term if the people demand it. Convenient timing, given eastern DR Congo is on fire and parliament is fast-tracking constitutional changes. Here's the problem: we've seen this movie before. In 2016, Joseph Kabila used the security crisis as cover to stay in power, triggering mass protests. Now the same playbook is unfolding again.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast

00:00 Tshisekedi hints at possible third term
00:37 Is DR Congo heading toward an election delay?
01:08 How conflict in eastern Congo began
01:50 Calls grow for constitutional changes
02:29 Opposition accuses Tshisekedi of using war as an excuse
03:47 Congolese react to third-term debate
05:28 Could protests erupt in Kinshasa?
06:20 Has Tshisekedi improved security in eastern Congo?
08:18 Can the war realistically be won?
09:05 What is life like in eastern DR Congo today?
11:28 Is Congo rea...

Title: Nigerian history stored in the Arctic
Runtime: 3:00
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: In February 2026, Nigeria became the first African nation to deposit data in the Arctic World Archive in Svalbard, Norway. The vault preserves records—from cultural traditions to historic events—for up to 1,000 years.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Hunger crisis spirals in Horn of Africa
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Doctors Without Borders says millions in Somalia and Ethiopia face worsening hunger as drought, funding cuts, and global tensions choke aid operations.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

President Felix Tshisekedi won't rule out a third term. Are we watching history repeat itself?

Title: President Felix Tshisekedi won't rule out a third term. Are we watching history repeat itself?
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi says he is open to a third term, warning that elections in 2028 may not take place if the war in eastern Congo continues. His comments come as calls for constitutional revision grow louder. His statement has raised fears of a repeat of the 2016 crisis, when Joseph Kabila delayed elections beyond his mandate, triggering deadly protests. On this episode of the Africalink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with Timo Roujean of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Kinshasa and DW correspondent Wendy Bashi about the security crisis, the growing constitutional debate, and whether DR Congo’s democracy is at a turning point.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

South Africa court shuts door on repeat asylum claims

Title: South Africa court shuts door on repeat asylum claims
Runtime: 2:30
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: If your asylum application was rejected in South Africa, you may be running out of options. A new decision by the country’s top court means failed applicants can no longer apply again — a move that could speed up deportations and affect thousands of people.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Ramaphosa impeachment process explained
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: South Africa is reopening impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Amnesty says 100 killed in Nigeria airstrike

Title: Amnesty says 100 killed in Nigeria airstrike
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Amnesty says at least 100 civilians died in a Nigerian airstrike, while the military says the operation targeted armed bandits. #dwafricasocialmedia

US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals

Title: US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals
Runtime: 26:13
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: The US and South Africa have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce its reliance on China. Is this a fair deal or strategic rivalry? And how does it compare with controversial mining agreements in DR Congo? #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Did US pressure force M23 retreat?
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have withdrawn from key areas in eastern DR Congo after growing pressure from the United States over the ceasefire. #dwafricasocialmedia

Zambia passes new public gatherings law amid criticism

Title: Zambia passes new public gatherings law amid criticism
Runtime: 2:42
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Zambia’s parliament has passed the Public Gatherings Act 2026. The law creates new rules for protests, political rallies and public meetings. The government says it will improve public order and security. Opposition parties and civil society groups warn it could restrict fundamental freedoms before the August general elections. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

US-South Africa talks signal new push for critical minerals

Title: US-South Africa talks signal new push for critical minerals
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Washington and Pretoria have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China. But is this about fair partnerships - or geopolitical competition? And how does it compare to controversial resource deals elsewhere on the continent, such as in DR Congo? DW’s Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks to Economist Lumkile Mondi and correspondent Thuso Khumalo. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast

Uganda's Museveni extends rule to 40 years

Title: Uganda's Museveni extends rule to 40 years
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni has now been in power for 4 decades, and the internet is once again debating Africa’s long-serving presidents. #dwafrica

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not resigning

Title: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not resigning
Runtime: 7:47
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: We are Live - Breaking News - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not resigning after the Constitutional Court judgement ordering the establishment of an impeachment committee to consider impeaching him. DW’s Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg. #dwafricasocialmedia

Skating in the DRC: Goma youth roll on despite war

Title: Skating in the DRC: Goma youth roll on despite war
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: In a city shaped by conflict, young roller skaters refuse to stop moving. In Goma, where war has silenced competitions and emptied club budgets, athletes lace up each morning—skating not for medals, but for hope.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why Uganda’s new sovereignty bill is raising fears

Title: Why Uganda’s new sovereignty bill is raising fears
Runtime: 24:51
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: On May 5th, Uganda’s parliament passed the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill. It criminalizes actions seen as promoting foreign interests and labels certain recipients of external funding as “agents of foreigners.” Supporters say it safeguards sovereignty, but opponents fear it could curb political freedoms and weaken civil society.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast

00:00 Uganda passes controversial sovereignty bill

00:16 What does the new law actually say?

01:16 Why critics fear shrinking freedoms

02:12 Uganda parliament overwhelmingly backs the bill

02:52 Opposition says the law targets dissent

04:28 What does “protecting sovereignty” mean?

05:24 Could the law weaken civil society groups?

07:10 Who could be affected by the law?

10:05 Opposition fears crackdown ahead of elections

11:14 Ugandans react to the bill’s passag...

Title: Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to quit
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces mounting pressure to resign after a court ordered an impeachment investigation into his conduct over $580,000 stolen from his farm.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Is Uganda’s new sovereignty bill a threat to freedom?

Title: Is Uganda’s new sovereignty bill a threat to freedom?
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Uganda’s parliament has passed the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, which the government says is aimed at shielding the country from foreign interference. But opposition figures and rights groups warn the proposed law could restrict free speech, target civil society groups, and shrink civic space. The bill is currently awaiting President Yoweri Museveni’s assent. On this episode of Africalink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Nancy Caroline Ayot from the Centre for Constitutional Governancep and DW correspondent Frank Yiga in Kampala about what the bill says, who it affects, and why many Ugandans are concerned.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Is France rewriting its Africa playbook?

Title: Is France rewriting its Africa playbook?
Runtime: 2:36
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: France is losing influence in some of Francophone West Africa. Now that President Emmanuel Macron is courting Anglophone partners, questions are growing: Is Paris reinventing itself? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #kenya #france

South Africa says hantavirus patient is "clinically improving"

Title: South Africa says hantavirus patient is "clinically improving"
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: South Africa’s Health Ministry says a man who was admitted to a hospital in Johannesburg after falling ill with hantavirus aboard a luxury cruise ship is "clinically improving." #DWAfrucaSocialMedia

Somalia’s protests turn deadly in Mogadishu

Title: Somalia’s protests turn deadly in Mogadishu
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: At least one dead after chaos erupted during protests in Somalia’s capital. What’s behind the deadly crackdown in Mogadishu?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Benin opposition joins ruling bloc
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Benin’s moderate opposition party FCBE has announced it is joining the ruling coalition just weeks before president-elect Romuald Wadagni takes office, in a move that further reshapes the country’s political landscape. The decision comes after the party performed poorly in presidential and parliamentary elections, while critics continue to raise concerns about shrinking political space and weakening opposition voices in the West African nation.

Dangote shifts refinery plans toward Kenya

Title: Dangote shifts refinery plans toward Kenya
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Speaking to the Financial Times, Dangote says Kenya’s larger port and stronger fuel demand give it an edge over Tanzania.

Title: Macron begins East Africa tour
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: French President Emmanuel Macron has begun an East Africa tour covering Egypt, Kenya, and Ethiopia as France seeks to rebuild its influence on the continent after setbacks in several West African countries. On Monday and Tuesday, Macron will co-host the “Africa Forward” summit in Kenya alongside African leaders and business executives, with several trade and investment agreements expected to be signed. The French president will wrap up his tour in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, where he will hold meetings with Ethiopian officials on peace and security at the African Union headquarters.

Title: At least 69 killed in DR Congo attack
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: At least 69 people have been killed in a militia attack in eastern DR Congo, according to local security sources, in the latest wave of violence to hit the conflict-ravaged region. The killings add to growing insecurity in eastern Congo, where armed groups continue to target civilians despite ongoing military operations and regional peace efforts.

Bundesliga: Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen

Title: Bundesliga: Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen
Runtime: 2:22:07
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Stuttgart is taking on Bayer Leverkusen in what should be a lively Bundesliga showdown. Stuttgart will attempt to leverage their home advantage with the support of the crowd, but Leverkusen is unlikely to relent or slow down. This one could get wild and more than a little tense as both sides chase a big three points.#DWAfrica

Title: Botswana and Rwanda go visa‑free
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Botswana and Rwanda sign a visa‑free deal alongside new trade and cooperation agreements as both countries deepen regional ties.

Nigeria’s 2027 race Can Jonathan contest

Title: Nigeria’s 2027 race Can Jonathan contest
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has moved to dismiss a court case seeking to block him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The suit, filed in Abuja, has reignited debate over whether Jonathan is constitutionally eligible to run again after previously serving as president. The former leader argues that higher courts have already ruled on the matter.

How a Malawian entrepreneur turns trash into trendy sneakers

Title: How a Malawian entrepreneur turns trash into trendy sneakers
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: These sneakers were headed for the trash until one Malawian entrepreneur turned them into one-of-a-kind designs. He's now cutting waste and redefining style.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Burundi sets presidential election date
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Burundi’s electoral commission has set May 3, 2027, as the date for the country’s presidential election. However, opposition groups have announced a boycott of the vote, raising fresh concerns about political tensions in one of Africa’s poorest and most tightly controlled countries. President Evariste Ndayishimiye is preparing to seek another term after being named the ruling CNDD-FDD party’s candidate.

Title: DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: 'Should I stay or should I go?' is the question running through the heads of many migrants who have made South Africa their home. Foreign nationals have been harassed in hospitals, their barricaded businesses looted, and their children denied schooling. The Nigerian, Mozambican and Kenyan governments have warned their citizens in South Africa. But many have already packed their bags. #dwafricasocialmedia

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Evacuation or Evasion - Nigeria to pull citizens out of SA

Title: Evacuation or Evasion - Nigeria to pull citizens out of SA
Runtime: 4:48
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: More than 130 Nigerians have signed up to leave South Africa as xenophobic tensions rise again. But evacuation only treats the symptom, not the cause. With unemployment above 30% and anti-immigrant sentiment growing, is this crisis of unemployment being managed or avoided?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why migration is part of the Nigerian identity

Title: Why migration is part of the Nigerian identity
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Prof Jude Osakwe tells Under the Baobab host Mimi Mefo Newuh why Nigerians have a far- reaching reputation as movers and shakers, how this is almost baked into the national identity, and how it became a point of pride. #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Nigeria #Nigeria Diaspora #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia

Sex abuse in SA: When protectors become predators

Title: Sex abuse in SA: When protectors become predators
Runtime: 4:07
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Sexual abuse is a central and highly visible social crisis in South Africa. Where do the country's women and children run when trusted leaders are the perpetrators?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

200+ Malawians seek return from South Africa

Title: 200+ Malawians seek return from South Africa
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Over 200 Malawians are seeking repatriation from South Africa amid an uptick in xenophobic attacks in the rainbow nation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Is xenophobia against Nigerians rising?
Runtime: 30:01
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Across the African continent, xenophobia has led to stereotyping, violence and sometimes death. Is the current spate of anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa and Mozambique a sign of discrimination, weak diplomacy, or deeper systemic issues? Professor Jude Osakwe of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) joins DW's Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi Under the Baobab to discuss.

Topics discussed:
00:00 – Why are xenophobic attacks rising in Africa?
00:42 – Is migration really causing economic hardship?
01:24 – Can African unity survive anti-migrant violence?
02:37 – Why are Nigerians increasingly being targeted abroad?
04:21 – Mozambique deportations spark outrage
05:28 – Is Nigeria abandoning its citizens abroad?
06:17 – Are Nigerian embassies failing abroad?
08:27 – Why do Nigerians face tension in so many countries?
10:03 – Why are Nigerians everywhere across Africa?
11:41 – Are migr...

Title: Kenya uncovers 887,000 ghost learners
Runtime: 1:40
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Kenya says a national audit uncovered hundreds of thousands of ghost learners and nearly 200 fake schools.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Rwanda under pressure to probe musician’s death in custody

Title: Rwanda under pressure to probe musician’s death in custody
Runtime: 2:07
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: The death of Rwandan musician Aimable Karasira in prison — on the very day he was due for release — has sparked fresh pressure on authorities. While officials describe it as suicide, rights groups argue the case underscores deeper concerns over freedom of expression and transparency.#DwafricaSocialMedia

How stereotypes fuel xenophobia against Nigerian nationals

Title: How stereotypes fuel xenophobia against Nigerian nationals
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: We hear many stereotypes about African migrants – which are just that: Steroptypes! Hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi look into how stereotyping causes unjust xenophobia, and why Nigerian nationals often bear the brunt.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Nigeria #Nigeria Diaspora #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia

Dozens killed in Mali militant attacks — reports

Title: Dozens killed in Mali militant attacks — reports
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Suspected JNIM militants are believed to have killed at least 50 people in central Mali as the army warns insurgent threats remain active.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

South Africa’s top court orders Ramaphosa impeachment process review

Title: South Africa’s top court orders Ramaphosa impeachment process review
Runtime: 15:57
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: LIVE |South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday ordered the country's Parliament to reconsider impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.The ruling stems from an allegation that $580,000 in US banknotes, hidden in a couch, was stolen from Ramaphosa's private Phala Phala game farm in 2020. The court did not rule on the substance of the allegations. Instead, it examined whether lawmakers acted lawfully in rejecting a recommendation from an independent panel appointed by Parliament to proceed with an impeachment inquiry into claims that Ramaphosa broke the law in his handling of the theft. "It is declared that the vote of the National Assembly taken on 13 December 2022... is inconsistent with the Constitution, invalid, and it is set aside," Chief Justice Mandisa Maya said. The legal challenge was launched by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Transformation Movement (ATM), two opposition parties, who contend that Parliament's decision to dismiss the pa...

How bad is xenophobia against Nigerians in South Africa?

Title: How bad is xenophobia against Nigerians in South Africa?
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Just how bad is xenophobic violence in southern Africa? Prof Jude Osakwe of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation explains who the actions of a few cause massive problems for them many.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Nigeria #Nigeria Diaspora #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia

Is Nigeria's opposition crumbling ahead of 2027 election?

Title: Is Nigeria's opposition crumbling ahead of 2027 election?
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: An alliance meant to challenge Nigerian President Tinubu is sinking. As key political heavyweights walk away, is the opposition handing victory to the ruling party before the race even starts? #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Is South Africa stuck in a cycle of xenophobia and protest?

Title: Is South Africa stuck in a cycle of xenophobia and protest?
Runtime: 25:23
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Anti‑migrant frustration is surging again in South Africa. Foreign nationals are being blamed for job losses, overstretched public services, and rising crime — and in late April, thousands marched toward government offices demanding tougher immigration enforcement. Some protests turned violent, placing undocumented migrants directly in harm’s way. The tension has now escalated into a diplomatic dispute with neighboring countries, while President Ramaphosa warns against letting grievances “breed prejudice and hatred toward our fellow Africans.” But beyond the statements, what is actually changing?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast

00:00 Anti-migrant tensions rise in South Africa

00:20 Nigeria, Ghana and Mozambique raise concerns

01:21 Why protests over illegal migration are growing

02:31 Fear spreads among migrants after demonstrations

04:12 Ramaphosa urges South Africans to reject xenophobia

...

South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge

Title: South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge
Runtime: 1:24
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: As xenophobia rears its head once again, South Africa appears caught in a cycle of protest, backlash, and diplomatic strain, with ordinary people usually paying the price. The tension has now spilled into a diplomatic row with neighboring African countries. Leaders warn against xenophobic attacks and call for unity, but the real challenge is turning those words into policy, protection, and change. Can this be resolved without violence, exclusion, or blame? DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena explores this hot topic with Ngqabutho Mabhena, Secretary General of the African Diaspora Forum, and DW's Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg.#DWAfricaocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Title: Is Tshisekedi planning a third term?
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has signaled he could seek a third term in office beyond 2028, despite the constitution limiting presidents to 2 terms, saying he would only do so if Congolese voters approved it through a referendum. His remarks have intensified political debate in a country already facing war.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

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