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Is Uganda’s sovereignty bill really about security — or control?
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- Is Uganda’s sovereignty bill really about security — or control?
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Uganda’s parliament has passed a new law meant to protect the country from foreign interference — and President Yoweri Museveni is applauding MPs for it. But critics aren’t convinced. They warn the bill could hurt the economy and silence dissent. So is this really about protecting Uganda, or protecting those in power? #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Ghana takes South Africa xenophobia row to the African Union
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ghana wants African leaders to formally discuss xenophobic attacks in South Africa at the next AU summit.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- The growing web of Jihadist groups across Africa
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- From the Sahel to the Horn of Africa, jihadist groups are reshaping borders and driving violence. This week, a deadly Boko Haram attack in Chad killed dozens of soldiers at a Lake Chad base, a reminder that the threat is growing, not fading. So how are these groups connected?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why RightsCon was cancelled in Zambia
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Zambia’s sudden cancellation of RightsCon — a major global forum on human rights and technology — has sparked widespread concern. Just three days after the Ministry of Technology endorsed the event, the government reversed course, claiming the conference did not align with national interests. Human Rights Watch and other observers say the explanation is unconvincing and suggest possible external pressure, including from powerful international partners. In this Africalink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Tabani Moyo of MISA and DW correspondent Andrew Wasike to unpack what changed, why it matters, and what the cancellation reveals about the state of civic space and digital rights across Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What’s behind Zambia’s RightsCon cancellation?
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- 25:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Days before RightsCon — the world's largest conference on human rights and technology — was due to open in Zambia at the start of May, it was abruptly called off. Zambia said the event conflicted with national values, but the US-based organizers said China had put the government under pressure.
DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Tabani Moyo, Executive Director of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), and DW correspondent in Kenya, Andrew Wasike.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Zambia cancels major global rights conference
00:16 Why RightsCon was abruptly cancelled
00:56 Zambia government accused of limiting civic space
01:46 Rights groups suspect external pressure
02:10 Why the cancellation surprised organizers
03:09 Concerns grow over digital rights and surveillance
05:35 Is Zambia becoming less tolerant of dissent?
07:36 Press freedom concern...
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- MPs in Nigeria call for S.African firms to lose Nigeria licenses over xenophobia
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nigerian MPs have called for the revocations of licenses of South African companies operating in Nigeria following the recent xenophobic persecution of Nigerians in the country.#DWAafricaSocialMedia
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- South Africans feel pain at the pump again
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- South Africans are facing another steep fuel price increase, the second in under two months, which is expected to raise basic living costs and hit poor communities hardest. Experts warn that the hike will drive up prices of essential goods and services, making life increasingly difficult for many.
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- Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan calls for crackdown on activists
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan says she and Kenya's President Ruto have agreed to jointly crack down on activists they describe as "ill-mannered" troublemakers who cause chaos under the guise of democracy across East Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Hantavirus: Should you be worried?
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- South Africa has detected the human-to-human-spreading Andes hantavirus strain aboard the MV Hondius. Several countries are now on alert. So… should you be worried? Here’s what you need to know.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigerian Government Says Citizens Fleeing South Africa Will Self-Fund Return
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nigeria will not pay to evacuate its citizens from South Africa. Over 130 Nigerians said they wanted to return home over growing xenophobia fears. Instead, Abuja would ask South Africa to simplify the exit.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Nigeria #South Africa
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- Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe push back on US health deals
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- 25:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ghana has rejected a health deal with the US under Donald Trump. The deal was reportedly worth around $109 million (€93 million).
Zambia and Zimbabwe rejected similar deals citing concerns over sovereignty. All this comes as the US scales back its health support through USAID. Government sources in Accra told DW what Ghana was not willing to accept. What does its decision mean for health care access and delivery?
Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Eric Mawuena Egbeta — the DW correspondent who broke the story — and Executive Director for the Africa Center for Security and Counterterrorism, Emmanuel Kotin.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Disappearances and bodies found floating in rivers spark public concern in Tanzania
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A growing wave of disappearances in Tanzania is increasingly raising alarm among the public, particularly as some bodies have recently been discovered floating in rivers. The exact cause of these deaths remains unknown.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Boko Haram stages deadly attack on Chad army base
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Suspected Boko Haram fighters have attacked a military base in Chad’s Lake Chad region, killing at least 24 soldiers in one of the deadliest assaults on the country’s forces in recent months.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- China scraps tariffs for Africa — Can Ghanaian businesses benefit?
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Starting May 1, 2026, China is scrapping tariffs on goods from all African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing. Chinese authorities say the move builds on long-standing efforts to extend economic benefits to Africa. But for small business owners in Ghana, the big question is: can they actually take advantage? #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Mali's junta leader takes control of defense
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita has named himself defense minister, following the assassination of predecessor Sadio Camara and amid rising threats of instability.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rwanda cracks down on critical YouTubers
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Two YouTubers are under arrest in Rwanda for allegedly spreading false information about deaths and conditions at Kigali center where people deemed idle or disorderly by the state are detained. The case has drawn attention to broader concerns about media freedom and human rights.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ruto clashes with Samia over regional refinery plan
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu reprimands Kenya’s Ruto for announcing a mega oil refinery project in her backyard without her knowledge.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Sudan's war: Child soldiers as ‘influencers’
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The ongoing civil war in Sudan is increasingly turning to child soldiers for propaganda after a video of a 12-year-old boy holding a rifle went viral.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa stay in power beyond 2028?
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Zimbabwe’s constitution says President Emmerson Mnangagwa should leave office in 2028 at the end of his second term. But growing debate around possible constitutional changes is raising questions about whether he could stay on.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How South Africa's corrupt cops are ruining law enforcement
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- 25:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The increasingly close ties between politicians, criminal networks and police has eroded belief in South Africa's justice system, and given rise to fears of deeply embedded corruption. We look at how South Africans are dealing with the jaw-dropping allegations. Host Eddy Micah talks to policing researcher David Bruce, and DW's Nontokozo Mchunu in Cape Town.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Corruption allegations shake South Africa’s police
00:58 Why top police officials are under scrutiny
01:50 Claims of links between police and criminal syndicates
03:06 Commission investigates corruption within SAPS
04:28 How deep does corruption inside the police go?
06:14 Organized crime accused of influencing senior police figures
07:20 What happens when police lose public trust?
08:26 South Africa’s wider problem of elite corruption
10:01 Do South Africans still trust the police?
10:51 What investigations are now ...
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- Somalia's opposition leaders send warning shot to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In Somalia, tensions are escalating as opposition leaders say they will reject President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s leadership beyond May 15, when his term officially ends. Disputes over ongoing regional elections are fueling the standoff.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen
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- Nigerians look to leave South Africa amid xenophobia
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria is offering voluntary repatriation for its citizens in South Africa. Over 130 people have registered to leave, as criticism grows over the Nigeria state's response to rising violence involving Nigerians in South Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kagame visits Tanzania to strengthen ties
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan and Paul Kagame meet in Dar es Salaam to strengthen trade, transport, and security ties between Tanzania and Rwanda.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Floods kill at least 18 in Kenya
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Torrential rains and landslides have killed at least 18 people and forced thousands to evacuate in Kenya. Rescue operations continue as communities face further rainfall and the threat of additional flooding.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa investigates deadly virus outbreak on cruise ship
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Two deaths and a critical illness linked to a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius have prompted a global health investigation. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- 2 US troops missing during Morocco military exercise
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Two US service members have gone missing during the African Lion military exercise in southern Morocco, according to the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces. Search-and-rescue operations are currently underway after the troops reportedly disappeared near a cliff close to the Cap Draa training site near the city of Tan Tan. African Lion is US Africa Command’s largest annual joint military exercise. This year’s drills began on 27 April and will end on 8 May, taking place across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia.
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- AfD rise worries migrants in Germany
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Germany’s far-right AfD party is gaining support, raising concern among African migrants over proposed policies that could tighten immigration and citizenship rules. The party has called for a return to citizenship by descent and has pushed controversial ideas around limiting migration, prompting fears about future residency, rights and inclusion for foreign communities.
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- Nigeria summons SA envoy over Xenophobia
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Abuja over xenophobic attacks on its citizens and their businesses, with the Foreign Affairs Ministry confirming the envoy will meet officials on May 4. Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said the talks will address protests, reported mistreatment of Nigerians, and growing tensions that could affect relations between the two countries.
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- Taiwan President Lai begins Eswatini visit
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Taiwanese President Lai Ching te has defended his visit to Eswatini after making a surprise arrival using an Eswatini government aircraft, despite pressure from China which derided him as a “rat.” At the start of the visit on Sunday, Lai told Eswatini’s King Mswati III that Taiwan has the right to engage with the international community. Beijing insists that Taiwan is part of its territory and has no right to state to state relations — a position strongly rejected by Taipei.
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- The cost of cracking down on press freedom in Africa
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- As governments in places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Tanzania fight terrorism and dissent, press freedom is becoming collateral damage. Journalists are warning of consequences that could deepen insecurity.
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- Bundesliga: Hoffenheim vs. Stuttgart
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- 11:54:59
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Hoffenheim are facing off against Stuttgart right now, and there's a lot riding on this Bundesliga match. Both teams want a European spot next season, so every single point counts. Hoffenheim are pressing at home, putting Stuttgart under pressure, while Stuttgart are keeping things tight and looking to hit back fast whenever they get a chance. With both teams able to find the net, this one should be quick, competitive, and full of chances for the fans watching.
Catch the game live on the DW Africa YouTube channel. #DWAfrica
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- Zambia calls off major global rights summit
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Zambia has cancelled the RightsCon 2026 summit, the world’s largest global conference on human rights and technology, just days before it was due to begin in Lusaka. The event was scheduled to run from May 5 to 8. Authorities say the summit did not align with the country’s national values and policy priorities. The last-minute decision affects thousands of expected participants and has sparked concerns about Zambia’s commitment to digital rights and civic space. In a statement, the organisers expressed disappointment over the cancellation, warning of what they describe as possible transnational repression targeting civil society.
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- Malawian mayor faces backlash over assault video
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Malawi’s Blantyre Mayor, Isaac Jomo Osman, is facing backlash after a viral video appeared to show him assaulting a woman and others during an enforcement operation against street vendors. The Malawi Human Rights Commission has condemned the incident, describing it as unacceptable and fuelling fresh outrage over gender‑based violence.
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- Uganda deports 169 illegal migrants
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Uganda has begun the phased deportation of 169 illegal migrants arrested in an intelligence-led operation in Kampala, with Assistant Commissioner for Inspection and Compliance Robert Kahwa Kato saying limited flight availability is behind the staggered process. Officials said those deported were found to be in the country unlawfully following the crackdown. Authorities said those deported include nationals from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia who were found to be in the country unlawfully.
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- DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo
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- 26:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A power grab by the ruling party in Zimbabwe? It wants to rewrite the constitution to keep the president in office another two years and then steer clear of voters when it comes time to name a successor. Opponents say they're being targeted, some with violence. Anchor Tomi Oladipo hears one man's story. Also: The shift in Nairobi brought on by high fuel prices - a move to electric motorbikes.#dwafrica
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- Malawi activists push gender laws
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Gender activists in Malawi are pushing for new laws to require political parties to field female candidates in all constituencies, citing persistently low representation of women in politics. Campaigners say barriers to participation remain high, with calls growing for stronger measures to promote gender equality and inclusion ahead of future elections.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana dismisses Reform UK visa threat amid reparations push
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the country will not be drawn into confrontation after Reform UK proposed visa restrictions in response to its policies, amid tensions with the United Kingdom. He said Ghana would ignore what he described as intimidation and remain focused on strengthening ties with partners willing to engage constructively. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ghana
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- South Africa: Is the cost of living fueling xenophobic violence?
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- As workers protest soaring prices on International Workers’ Day, South Africa faces a renewed wave of xenophobic attacks. Is economic hardship driving hostility toward migrants? DW’s Thuso Khumalo reports from the grounds. #southafrica #protest
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- The Gambia Election 2026: Can the opposition stage a comeback?
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- 29:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- After the fall of Yahya Jammeh, Gambia’s opposition united behind one goal: change.But nearly a decade later, that coalition has collapsed, and public trust is waning.Was it a strategic mistake or a political betrayal?And as the 2026 election approaches, can the opposition rebuild?
Topics discussed:
00:00 – Can principles really win elections in Gambia, Africa?
00:33 – Has Barrow FAILED The Gambia after 2016?
01:08 – Are voters DONE with personalities and ready for performance?
02:05 – Did the 2016 coalition betray its own promise?
03:00 – Was Adama Barrow the WRONG compromise candidate?
05:24 – What REALLY broke the Barrow-Dabo alliance?
07:20 – Did Barrow abandon the transition deal?
09:03 – Why do Gambians no longer trust BOTH government and opposition?
11:14 – Where did the $1.7 BILLION donor support go?
13:25 – Is Dabo ALSO responsible for the failures?
18:10 – Can ANY party win ...
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- Is South Africa the only xenophobic country
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Every time there’s a crackdown on undocumented migrants, one word trends fast: xenophobia. And more often than not, it’s linked to South Africa. But why? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Principles vs power — when coalitions feel Like betrayal
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- After decades of fighting one party, can you suddenly become allies? For those who endured exile, torture, and sacrifice — political alliances aren’t just strategy. They’re deeply personal. So when leaders switch sides, what does it mean? #dwafricasocialmedia #DWUnderTheBaobab #dwafrica #underthebaobab #thegambia #politicalreality #africanelections #brokentrust #underthebaobab #africarising #YouthVsPower #cameroon #politicalchange #nextgenleaders #africanvoices #DWTheBaobab
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- Did Ruto have to clarify his English comments
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Kenyan President William Ruto has gone viral again after clarifying his earlier remarks about Nigerian accents, saying he was misquoted following backlash from many Kenyans who called the comments disrespectful. Interestingly, some Nigerians online reacted with humor rather than offense, with several joking about their own accents, turning the moment into a wider social media debate across the region. #dwafricasocialmedia #kenya #ruto
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- Ghana pushes for global framework on reparatory justice
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ghana is advocating for a global framework on reparatory justice, following a landmark UN resolution on slavery. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Explainer: The cost of cracking down on press freedom in Africa
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- As governments in places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger and Tanzania fight terrorism and dissent, press freedom is becoming collateral damage. Journalists are warning of consequences that could deepen insecurity. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #pressfreedom #africa
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- “A politician’s promise?” — The lie everyone knows
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Three lies. One hits harder than the rest. In today’s political climate, are promises just strategy? #dwthebaobab #underthebaobab #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Nigeria names new female foreign minister
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs, making her Nigeria’s top diplomat after the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. She becomes one of the few women to hold the position as part of efforts to reshape the country’s foreign policy. Sola Enikanolaiye has also been nominated as Minister of State, pending Senate approval. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Ghana applauded for turning down US health deal
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Ghana’s government is earning widespread praise from citizens after rejecting a proposed $300 million health deal with the United States, citing concerns that it could put the personal health data of Ghanaians at risk. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- The fight for Nigeria’s children on the streets
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- 25:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Children are restrained and flogged in public. Those who intervene are threatened and attacked. This story goes beyond street life in Calabar, it exposes a deeper crisis of human rights, dignity, and responsibility. Are these children seen as human beings in need of care, or as problems society would rather erase? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to James Okina, founder Street Priests Inc and DW's Azeezat Abiola Olaoluwa - West Africa Correspondent. #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Amnesty documents systematic crackdown on Uganda's opposition after January elections
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A new Amnesty International report accuses Ugandan security forces of killing at least 16 people, arbitrarily detaining hundreds, and torturing supporters of the National Unity Platform during and after January's general elections. Three months on, no officer has faced accountability, and Kampala has not responded to the allegations. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- The fight for Nigeria’s children on the streets
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Children are restrained and flogged in public. Those who intervene are threatened and attacked. This story goes beyond street life in Calabar, it exposes a deeper crisis of human rights, dignity, and responsibility. Are these children seen as human beings in need of care, or as problems society would rather erase? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to James Okina, founder Street Priests Inc and DW's Azeezat Abiola Olaoluwa - West Africa Correspondent. #dwafricasocialmedia
