DW Africa
DW News Africa with Michael Okwu
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- DW News Africa with Michael Okwu
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- 26:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Her country is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, even as it wages a violent conflict within its borders. DR Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner speaks with DW News Africa host Michael Okwu about the collision of war on a deadly virus - with the fight against powerful rebels who've already seized vital Congolese territory. Global leaders are watching closely. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Ghana’s Parliament approves anti LGBTQ bill
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ghanaian lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ bill with President Mahama to decide on signing it into law
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- US responds after Kenya halts Ebola facility
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Washington says it is working with Kenyan authorities after a court suspended a proposed Ebola isolation facility linked to US preparedness plans.
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- Bukavu Ebola fight hit by water shortages
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Bukavu is racing to stop Ebola. Borders are closed. Handwashing stations are everywhere. But the major problems that no one can solve fast enough are water and resistance to hygiene protocols.
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- Who Protects Africans Abroad? Ghana Challenges South Africa
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Hundreds of Ghanaians are heading home. Vigilante groups are issuing ultimatums. And the African Union? Silent. This week under the baobab, Ghana's High Commissioner Benjamin Quashie sits down with Mimi and George to confront South Africa's claims head-on — and to answer the question every African is asking: when our brothers and sisters turn on each other, who steps in? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia #AfricanMigrants #PanAfricanism #DWNews #Africa #Ghana
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- Why conflict in eastern DRC is complicating Ebola response efforts
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- 24:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The World Health Organization has warned of a “very high” risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo — raising concern because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for the variant. Health officials say the outbreak was detected weeks late, while ongoing conflict, displacement, and weak infrastructure continue to complicate response efforts. DW’s Michael Okwu speaks with DRC Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner about the challenges of containing Ebola in M23-controlled areas.#dwafricasocialmedia
00:00 Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern DRC
00:29 WHO warns of growing regional risk
01:42 DRC blames insecurity and M23 presence
05:08 Why containing the outbreak is difficult
10:31 Africa CDC declares emergency
14:11 No approved vaccine for current Ebola strain
15:55 Africa CDC rejects border closures
19:50 Can f...
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- Fear in South Africa forces Ghanaians to return home
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ghana has welcomed the first group of about 300 citizens repatriated from South Africa, as rising xenophobic attacks force many to return home.#dwafricasocialmedia
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- Is Museveni finally making room for youth?
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Uganda just got a cabinet shake-up — but is it real change or political chess being played by President Museveni?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigerians Struggle With Soaring Ram Prices
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As Muslims across Nigeria mark Eid al-Adha, soaring ram prices are forcing many families to scale back long-standing Sallah traditions. Traders and buyers in Abuja say inflation, insecurity, and rising transportation costs are making this year’s celebration one of the most expensive in recent years. Kunle Babs reports.#dwafricasocialmedia
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- Is South Africa safe for Ghanaians? High Commissioner responds to Xenophobia fears
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- 29:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Is it xenophobia, a migration crisis, or a failure of African leadership? After South Africa's foreign minister insisted the country remains safe for Africans, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, joins us Under The Baobab to respond. Are Ghanaians safe — or are African migrants being abandoned by their own governments?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 Teaser – South Africa’s migrant crisis: who lit the match?
02:26 Battery check & viewers react to last week’s debate
04:36 Welcome to Under The Baobab
05:08 Why Ghana’s High Commissioner is responding today
07:00 What is really fuelling anti-migrant tensions?
08:43 “There are no 100,000 Ghanaians in South Africa”
09:05 Ghana, South Africa and the politics of trade imbalance
10:17 Are foreigners taking South African jobs?
14:20 Rapid Fire – wine, diplomacy, stereotypes & African unity
16:14 Are 15,000 Ghanaians really South Afric...
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- Why Ebola is harder to contain in eastern DRC
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A rare strain of Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but health officials warn the conflict in the country’s east is making containment far more difficult. Armed groups control large areas, limiting access for health workers and disrupting efforts to trace infections and reach affected communities. In this AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. examines why Ebola outbreaks are especially difficult to manage in conflict zones — and what the growing crisis could mean for the wider region.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#africalinkpodcast
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- Diplomatic tensions grow over xenophobia claims
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- After Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola insisted Under The Baobab that South Africa remains safe for Africans, Ghana's High Commissioner Benjamin Quashie joins Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi with a sharp response. With xenophobic protests rising and townships demanding foreigners leave, are Ghanaians being protected — or quietly abandoned? A diplomatic showdown you can't afford to miss.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia #AfricanMigrants #PanAfricanism #DWNews #Africa #Ghana
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- Kenyan court halts plan for US-linked Ebola quarantine facility
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A Kenyan court has paused plans to set up a US-linked Ebola quarantine centre—sparking debate about public safety, sovereignty, and citizens’ rights.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfrica #Kenya#US#ebola3
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- Eight students arrested over deadly fire in Kenya
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Kenyan investigators have arrested eight students as they probe a suspected arson attack that killed 16 girls at a boarding school.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- WHO chief visits Ebola-hit DR Congo
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The WHO chief has arrived in DR Congo as UNICEF ramps up emergency support for communities affected by Ebola.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Court Stops Proposed US-Linked Ebola Facility in Kenya
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A Kenyan court has temporarily blocked US plans to open a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens in Kenya. Rights group Katiba Institute argued the centre could pose serious public health risks. The facility was meant to treat Americans exposed to Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda, where the outbreak has caused hundreds of suspected deaths and infection.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Kenya#Ebola
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- Ethiopia Elections 2026: Can change happen?
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ethiopia is preparing for its seventh election since 1990, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to seek another mandate amid political tensions, security concerns and questions over democratic space. Supporters say the vote is a sign of democratic progress, while critics argue that opposition parties and independent voices continue to face major obstacles.
What is at stake in Ethiopia’s 2026 election — and could the vote shape the country’s political future?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Ethiopia #AbiyAhmed #DWAfrica #DWNews #ethiopiaelection
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- Atiku is back again… but can he beat Tinubu this time?
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Atiku Abubakar is back in the race—this time as the African Democratic Congress candidate. With 2027 in sight, the big question is: can he finally defeat President Bola Tinubu? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen#Nigeria#Tinubu#2027
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- From dream to reality: Has Africa delivered on unity?
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- 25:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Addis Ababa, 1963. African leaders made a historic promise: liberation, unity, self-determination. While progress has been made, challenges such as low intra‑African trade, recurring conflicts, and stalled regional projects continue to test the continent’s dream of unity.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Africa’s rise and the promise of Pan-Africanism
00:31 Is Pan-Africanism failing, evolving or thriving?
01:20 From the OAU to the African Union
01:55 What Pan-Africanism means today
05:13 Corruption, elites and Africa’s development challenges
07:41 Kwame Nkrumah’s vision and African unity
09:01 Colonial borders and divisions across Africa
10:47 Does Africa Union Day still matter in Ghana?
14:35 Ghana’s visa-free push for Africans
17:53 Is Pan-Africanism making progress?
20:25 What would Kwame Nkrumah say about Africa tod...
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- Nigeria’s army says it killed hundreds of terrorists
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria’s army says it killed hundreds of terrorists as the war on insurgents intensifies.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can 1.4 billion Africans finally overcome what's dividing them?
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 63 years ago, African leaders dreamed big—of unity, liberation and shared prosperity. So what happened? Decades later, intra-African trade is still struggling, conflicts keep erupting, and a united currency? Still a pipe dream. In this AfricaLink deep-dive, host Eddy Micah Jr. sits down with Nanre Nafziger, Pan-Africanist Activist Solidarity Collective, and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta (Ghana) to ask the questions nobody's answering.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenya Mourns 16 Girls Killed in Dormitory Fire
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- At least 16 girls have died and dozens more are in hospital after a devastating boarding school fire in Kenya. The tragedy has sparked grief across the country and raised urgent questions about school safety, emergency preparedness, and whether this could have been prevented.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- US Ebola plan sparks questions
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Americans exposed to the Ebola virus could soon be flown to Kenya for quarantine under a new plan reportedly under consideration by the Trump administration.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is Uganda tackling corruption — or reshuffling power within the ruling elite?
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- 25:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Uganda’s parliament has repeatedly faced allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment and misuse of public funds. Investigations involving former Speaker Anita Among have intensified debate over accountability in government, with critics arguing that politically connected figures are rarely held fully responsible. As frustration grows over unemployment, high living costs and weak public services, many Ugandans are questioning whether anti-corruption efforts target systemic abuse or selective political rivals.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Can Museveni tackle corruption in Uganda’s parliament?
00:44 Uganda’s corruption crisis explained
01:59 Former speaker Anita Among faces allegations
04:58 Is Museveni serious about fighting corruption?
07:06 New speaker also faces corruption allegations
09:12 Ugandans react to repeated corruption scandals
10:24 Museveni’s “no c...
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- How corruption scandals affect ordinary Ugandans
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Uganda’s parliament is under renewed scrutiny after former Speaker Anita Among stepped aside from the race for another term amid corruption investigations. Her successor, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has pledged to restore public trust, but critics question whether the crackdown reflects a genuine anti-corruption push or internal political battles within President Yoweri Museveni’s ruling party. In this AfricaLink Podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Yvonne Mpambara, lawyer, activist, and former independent presidential candidate, along with DW’s Frank Yiga in Kampala.#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa moves to stop impeachment
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed a court application to set aside a report that supports an impeachment process over the alleged theft of a huge sum of cash on his farm.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana evacuates 300 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia fears
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Around 300 Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa, boarding a government-funded charter flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport on Wednesday. The move comes as anti-immigration protests in the country spark concern over a resurgence of xenophobic violence.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- US offers 10,000 more white South Africans refugee status
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- President Trump raises the number of white South African Afrikaners who can seek refugee status in the US. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Arsenal fans in Lagos celebrate historic title win
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- After 22 years without a crown, Arsenal fans across the globe — including in Lagos — are celebrating. But what does it really mean to be a true supporter?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ebola in DRC: Panic after attack on hospital
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- An attack on a hospital in Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that saw 18 Ebola patients flee has triggered public fear and panic.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWenBref and #thisiseastafrica
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- What Nigeria’s rising debt means for citizens
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- 25:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria’s external debt has climbed to $51.8 billion, yet the government is seeking even more financing — including a proposed $1.25 billion World Bank loan expected to be considered in June 2026. While officials say the funds will support investment and job creation, many Nigerians question whether years of borrowing have delivered real improvements. With elections just months away, skepticism is growing over whether new loans will ease economic pressure or deepen the country’s financial strain.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast#Nigeria #tinubu #loan #worldbank
00:00 Nigeria’s growing debt problem
00:33 Why Nigerians are angry over new World Bank loans
01:18 Nigeria’s debt reaches $51.8 billion
02:11 Can Nigeria develop without excessive borrowing?
02:40 Why the new loan is causing public concern
04:05 Are borrowed funds helping ordinary Nigerians?
05:07 Tinubu’s borrowing compa...
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- Is Nigeria’s borrowing helping or hurting citizens?
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria continues to borrow heavily, yet many citizens say they see little improvement in their daily lives. The government’s latest plan to secure a $1.2 billion World Bank loan has sparked fresh frustration and renewed debate about the country’s rising debt burden. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Ene Obi, Executive Director of the Ene Obi Center for Development, and DW’s Ben Adam Shemang in Abuja to unpack Nigeria’s borrowing habits, their impact on the economy, and whether ordinary Nigerians truly benefit from these loans.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Ghana assures support for nationals amid tensions in South Africa
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Minister for Foreign Affairs has assured Ghanaians residing in South Africa of the government’s commitment to rescuing every Ghanaian in harm’s way.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is a power struggle looming in Senegal?
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Senegal is facing a moment of political uncertainty following the election of ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as speaker of parliament. Fears are mounting that this may result in a power struggle with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ebola fears rise as schools in Goma tighten safety measures
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Faced with the threat of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, schools in Goma are strengthening preventive measures. Hygiene has become a priority for the students.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWenBref and #thisiseastafrica
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- Are migrants really overcrowding South Africa’s hospitals?
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South Africa's Human Rights Commission says there's no evidence that immigrants to South Africa have swamped the country's hospitals.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What Tinubu’s second‑term bid means for Nigeria
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has officially launched his bid for a second term, but the country is divided. While the ruling APC has expanded its political dominance, many Nigerians are grappling with soaring living costs, insecurity, and growing dissatisfaction with the pace of reforms. In this Africalink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, Director General of the Tinubu Support Group, and Ben Shemang, DW correspondent in Nigeria, to explore how Nigerians are reacting to Tinubu’s re‑election bid — and what this moment means for the country’s political future.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkpodcast
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- Kenyans protest fuel prices despite talks
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Transport paralysis in parts of Kenya amid fuel price protests despite a recent truce between the government and public transport operators.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Tinubu secure a second term as living costs rise and frustration grows?
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- 25:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- President Bola Tinubu came into office promising bold reforms, but many Nigerians are now facing rising inflation, higher food and transport costs, and ongoing security concerns. Even so, Tinubu enters the 2027 race with strong political momentum. His APC controls 31out of 36 states, boosted by defections and a divided opposition whose unity pact recently collapsed. With the ruling party consolidating power and rivals struggling to regroup, many are questioning whether Nigeria will see real competition and what another Tinubu term could mean for governance and everyday life.
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- Uganda confirms two new Ebola infections
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Two new Ebola cases have been reported in Uganda, bringing the number of infections to seven.
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- Ebola mistrust fuels violence in DR Congo
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Angry youths have stormed yet another Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as fear, conspiracy theories and deep mistrust continue to disrupt efforts to contain the outbreak.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa holds emergency immigration talks
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The South African government is holding an emergency meeting as growing protests over illegal immigration intensify tensions across parts of the country. The debate has reignited concerns over border control, unemployment and rising anti-migrant sentiment, with authorities under pressure to respond.
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- Senegal’s speaker of parliament quits
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Senegal's speaker of parliament has resigned two days after the president dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the government.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Who controls South Africa’s streets?
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South Africa’s foreign minister condemns vigilante groups targeting African migrants. #operationdudula #southafrica #Xenophobia #africanmigrants #africanews #migrationcrisis #dwafrica #underthebaobab #dwnews #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwthebaobab
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- Tinubu Secures APC Ticket for 2027
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- President Bola Tinubu clinches the APC ticket for the 2027 election as party heavyweights rally behind him in Abuja. But rising living costs and a shifting opposition could complicate his path to re-election. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Ruto calms security as man storms stage
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Man grabs President Ruto during his Kilifi speech on Sunday before being overpowered by security. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #kenya
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- Some Ghanaians register in Pretoria for repatriation amid SA xenophobia
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- 20:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The first group of Ghanaian nationals to be repatriated from South Africa back to their country due to the current tensions between some groups of locals and immigrants in South Africa is set to leave on Wednesday. This Sunday, the group has gathered at the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria for security screening and registration ahead of their departure. About 800 nationals who have indicated their willingness to return home. DW’s Thuso Khumalo was reporting live from the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #southafrica #ghana
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- DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr.
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- 26:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- No vaccine, no cure. So how dangerous is the new Ebola outbreak? It's being driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain, with infections and deaths confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Uganda. Health authorities are racing to contain it, but time may be running out. DW News Africa talks to Dr. Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- DR Congo Ebola deaths pass 200
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ebola is spreading fast in DR Congo, with deaths now past 200. Health officials warn the outbreak could cross borders, while attacks on treatment centres raise fears more infections could go undetected. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola #drc
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- SA's xenophobia leaves migrants homeless
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- 15:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Dozens of immigrants took shelter outside the Diakonia Centre in Durban South Africa, after days of anti-immigrant protests. Some slept on the pavement overnight, unsure where else to go. DW’s Dianne Hawker-Kalubi was live on the ground speaking to people caught in the crisis and looking at what that moment says about migration, fear and belonging in South Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #southafrica

