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Uganda's Muhoozi 2031 presidential bid sparks succession debate
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- Uganda's Muhoozi 2031 presidential bid sparks succession debate
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Ugandans react to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's plans to contest for president in 2031, reigniting debate over political succession and whether leadership can be inherited.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why is Liberia accepting migrants deported from the US?
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 migrants deported from the US under a deal with Washington, making it the biggest such arrangement the Trump administration has struck in Africa. But why did Liberia agree, and what could it mean for the country? In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with geopolitical analyst Fidel Amakye Owusu and DW's Evelyn Kpadeh in Monrovia about the agreement and what Liberia stands to gain — or risk — by accepting US deportees.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenya: No degree required to run in 2027 election
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Kenya's electoral commission says candidates will not need a university degree to run for president, governor, or parliament in the 2027 election.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi VP calls for stronger democracy across SADC
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- 8:25
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Malawi's Second Vice President Enoch Chihana says democracy, human rights and good governance are essential if SADC is to deliver real benefits to people across the region. He also highlights the Malawian government’s efforts to improve the lives of citizens. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- ‘Subsidy is gone.’ So why is it back on Nigeria’s campaign trail?
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Nigeria scrapped the costly fuel subsidy in 2023, sending petrol and transport prices soaring. Now, as presidential candidates prepare for another election, a policy once declared dead is making an unexpected political comeback.
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- Why Africa's tiny ants are becoming a wildlife trafficking target
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- 25:03
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants, rhinos and lions. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of an emerging illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester Ant. Queen ants are being smuggled out of Kenya and sold to exotic pet collectors in Europe and Asia, with some reportedly fetching more than €200 each. But these ants play an important role in their ecosystems, dispersing seeds, aerating soil and helping regenerate vegetation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
00:00 — Why are African ants being smuggled?
00:42 — The “Ant Gang” and Kenya’s wildlife trafficking cases
02:09 — Thousands of ants seized at Nairobi airport
03:31 — The economics of the illegal ant trade
05:05 — Why harvester ants matter to the savannah
07:32 — What happens when an ant queen is removed?
10:27 — Why are African ants being smuggled abroad?
12:37 — How Kenyans are reacting to the ...
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- Tanzania faces surprise leadership shake-up
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Emmanuel Nchimbi's sudden resignation has left Tanzanians asking why he is leaving and who President Samia Suluhu Hassan will choose to replace him.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Guinea-Bissau heads to referendum on new Constitution
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- On August 30, Guinea-Bissau will head to the polls to decide whether a new Constitution approved by the transitional authorities should enter into force.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#africaexplained
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- Why are African ants being smuggled abroad?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A single queen of the Giant African Harvester Ant can reportedly sell for more than €200 to exotic pet collectors. But these valuable insects are being illegally smuggled out of East Africa, including through Kenya. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with ant expert Dr. Dino Martins and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the growing trade in African ants, who is behind it, and why these tiny creatures are so valuable.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Liberia's Vice President arrested and detained over drug trafficking case
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Liberia's Vice President has been arrested and remanded in prison pending trial in a drug trafficking case. The arrest has raised questions about the allegations against the country's second-highest official and what the case could mean for Liberia's government.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa seizes $10.5 million worth of drugs at OR Tambo Airport
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- South African authorities have seized around 300kg of drugs worth an estimated $10.5 million at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The South African Revenue Service says the drugs were intercepted as part of efforts to disrupt the illegal drug trade through one of the country's busiest transport hubs.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What did Biya's 73-day absence mean for Cameroon?
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- 25:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- President Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after 73 days abroad, ending the longest unexplained absence of his 44-year rule. During that time, decrees were issued and senior military positions were reshuffled ,while the 93-year-old president remained largely out of public view. His absence also came as investors watched Cameroon'' economy closely, with the country's dollar-denominated bonds reportedly becoming the worst-performing sovereign debt in Africa since June.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
00:00 — Cameroon’s President Returns After 73 Days
01:08 — Where Was Paul Biya?
03:09 — Why Was Biya in Geneva?
04:03 — How Cameroon Was Run in His Absence
05:08 — Is a 73-Day Absence Constitutional?
06:26 — Can Cameroon Function Without Biya?
08:07 — What His Absence Revealed About Cameroon
10:30 — Who Was Really in Charge?
12:32 — Fears Over Cameroon’s Succession
15:04 — ...
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- South Africa mourns boxing legend Zolani Tete as arrests follow his death
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Condolences have poured in since the death of South Africa’s boxing legend, Zolani Tete. Arrests have been made and a suspect has been charged.
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- Zambia courts close as opposition seeks to challenge election
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Just as Zambia's opposition prepared to challenge the presidential election results, the country's top courts closed. With the legal deadline fast approaching, questions are growing about whether the challenge can be filed at all.
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- Biya's military reshuffle fuels power struggle
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- President Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after 73 days abroad. But his prolonged absence and a major military reshuffle have raised questions about growing power struggles within the country's leadership. Analysts say the changes could reflect efforts by the 93-year-old president to reinforce his alliances with the military. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr speaks with political analyst Quinivet Jokem and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka in Yaounde about the power struggles surrounding Biya's return, and what they mean for Cameroon.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi Resigns, Retires From Politics
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Tanzania's Vice President Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi has announced his resignation from office and retirement from politics and public service.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Maasai Rite of Passage: How Enkipaata Is Adapting to a Changing World
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For generations, Enkipaata has guided Maasai boys on their journey to manhood. As traditions adapt to modern challenges, the ceremony remains a powerful symbol of identity, responsibility, and cultural pride.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Four Countries, One Rhythm: Musicians Find a New Sound in Zimbabwe
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Young musicians from four African countries are coming together in Zimbabwe to learn traditional instruments, share musical styles and create new sounds.As digital production transforms music across the continent, this cross-border collaboration is taking a more hands-on approach — bringing artists together, instrument by instrument and rhythm by rhythm.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive
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- 25:53
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Thousands of Africans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with Cameroon identified among the major sources of recruits. In April, Cameroon confirmed that Russia had reported the deaths of 16 Cameroonian nationals serving in its military in the war in Ukraine. For young people facing limited job opportunities, promises of better pay can make recruitment offers difficult to resist — but some say they were deceived about the jobs they were taking.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Why Cameroonians are joining Russia's war in Ukraine
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Young Cameroonians are travelling to Russia in search of work, only to find themselves recruited into the Russian military and sent to fight in Ukraine. Some have returned home in coffins while others have come back deeply scarred. Despite government warnings, their recruitment appears to continue. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with political analyst Dr Banjo Herman and DW's Dorcas Ekupe in Bamenda about how young Cameroonians are being drawn into the conflict, and what can be done to stop the deceptive recruitment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
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- Cameroon's Lionesses get state honors, but fans are asking tough questions
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Cameroon's Lionesses conquered Africa. They were welcomed at the Unity Palace and honored as Knights of the Order of Valour. Yet questions remain about pay, professional leagues, and the future of women's football. Hear what Cameroonians have to say.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- DR Congo and M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23-led rebel alliance have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, according to a joint statement issued after negotiations in Switzerland.
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- What will it take to stop Ebola in Congo?
- Runtime
- 6:56
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Three months into the deadliest Ebola outbreak the Democratic Republic of Congo has ever seen, the World Health Organization says the virus is "far from being under control." What will it take to stop its rapid spread?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria arrests 101 year old great grandmother
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A 101-year-old great-grandmother has been arrested in Nigeria for allegedly selling cannabis. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says Esther Ogunmabo was caught in Ogun State with 90 grams of cannabis packaged in small sachets for sale. She reportedly told officers she turned to the drug trade after her provisions shop was destroyed by fire and that one of her daughters supplied her with cannabis every four days. NDLEA chief Mohamed Buba Marwa ordered that the great-grandmother be granted bail and placed on counseling because of her advanced age, while her daughter has also been arrested.
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- Pope addresses Ebola, mine disaster in Africa
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Pope Leo has urged the international community to help DR Congo contain an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 2,500 people.
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- Chinese robot beats Bolt's record
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- More than 2,000 robots are competing in China, with one completing 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's world record, but could Africa join the race?
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- 2 arrested over Zolani Tete murder
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- South African police have arrested two men, aged 30 and 22, in connection with the murder of former world champion boxer Zolani Tete, who was shot outside his home in Mdantsane. A 27-year-old woman shot alongside him remains hospitalized. Police have not disclosed the suspects' nationalities, motive or circumstances surrounding the arrests, citing the sensitive investigation, but say several leads are being pursued and more arrests are imminent.
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- Should Sierra Leone keep the 55% election rule?
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Sierra Leone could lower its presidential winning threshold to 50%+1. Would that strengthen democracy — or weaken political consensus? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #SierraLeone #electionreform #Politics #SierraLeoneelections #electoralreform #electionreform, #ChernorBah #APCSierraLeone
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- Sierra Leone minister clashes with host over election reforms
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Was the government afraid to build consensus? Chernor Bah strongly pushes back when challenged over Sierra Leone’s controversial reforms. #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #SierraLeone #electionreform #Politics #SierraLeoneelections #electoralreform #electionreform, #ChernorBah #APCSierraLeone
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- DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 20 August 2026
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- 26:05
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Liberia has said that it will receive up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US. DW News Africa asks how 14 African countries have become offshore detention centers for unwanted migrants. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, children accused of witchcraft are being forced onto the streets. A viral video from Calabar sparked outrage, but advocates say abuse and harassment continue. #dwafrica #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Somali Pirates seize tanker off Yemen
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker carrying 20 crew members, marking the sixth commercial vessel seized since April.
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- South African boxing star shot dead
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, South Africa, aged 38. Tete was reportedly ambushed by two armed suspects while sitting in his car, while a 27-year-old woman with him was also shot and remains in hospital. The South African fighter held WBO and IBF world titles and holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest knockout in a world title fight, stopping Siboniso Gonya in just 11 seconds in 2017.
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- DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- DR Congo has received its first Ebola vaccine shipment as its deadliest outbreak on record surpasses 5,000 cases and 2,500 deaths.
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- Kenyans react to political goons
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Our video on political gangs ahead of Kenya's 2027 elections sparked strong reactions, with many viewers blaming the country's political leadership.
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- Liberians question US deportee deal
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The arrival of US deportees has sparked debate across Liberia, with concerns over security, jobs and why the country is accepting people with no ties to Liberia.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why is Sierra Leone changing its election rules?
- Runtime
- 30:01
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Sierra Leone wants to change key election rules, including lowering the presidential threshold from 55% to 50%+1. The opposition is challenging the reforms in court. Will they strengthen democracy or weaken voter power?
Under The Baobab speaks to Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Why Is Sierra Leone Changing Its Election Rules?
02:06 – What Does Poyo Have to Do With Sierra Leonean Politics?
05:04 – What Exactly Is in the Controversial Electoral Reform Bill?
06:23 – Why Lower the Presidential Threshold From 55% to 50%+1?
08:16 – Why Is the Government Making This Change Now?
10:25 – Is 50%+1 Really Different From a Simple Majority?
10:57 – Could Lowering the Threshold Deepen Ethnic and Regional Divisions?
13:47 – Rapid Fire: Who Is Chernor Bah Beyond Government?
16:05 – Was the Electoral Reform Bill Passed Constitutionally?
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- March and March accused of selling out
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- March and March is facing backlash over its new partnership with AfriForum, but leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma insists cooperation does not mean abandoning the movement's principles.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Sierra Leone minister challenges host over election reform
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- “Who writes your questions?” Chernor Bah pushes back when challenged over whether electoral reforms could take power away from voters.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #SierraLeone #electionreform #Politics #SierraLeoneelections #electoralreform #electionreform, #ChernorBah #APCSierraLeone
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- Biya is back in Cameroon, but questions remain
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- President Paul Biya has finally returned to Cameroon, after 73 days in Europe. But his arrival has sparked a fresh round of speculation over his whereabouts and health.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambia opposition leader faces questioning
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Zambian police have summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile after he disputed President Hakainde Hichilema's reelection.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria boat tragedy kills mostly children
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- More than 50 people, mostly children, have died after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria's Sokoto state.
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- Cameroon: President Biya returns after months abroad
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned home after spending more than 10 weeks abroad in Switzerland, ending months of speculation over his health and whereabouts.
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- Can SADC turn its economic potential into growth?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Southern African leaders are pushing for deeper economic integration, with the region's large population and vast mineral resources offering significant opportunities for growth. But turning that potential into stronger regional trade remains a challenge. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Zaynab Hoosen, Head of Africa Risk Forecasting at Pangea-Risk, and DW's Dianne Hakwer about SADC's economic ambitions and the hurdles facing regional integration.
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- Migration crisis puts SADC under pressure
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- 24:51
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Southern African leaders gathered in Durban for the 46th SADC Summit with deeper economic integration, regional security and industrialisation high on the agenda. But an unresolved migration crisis also put pressure on the regional bloc, highlighting the challenges of finding common solutions to shared problems. With more than 380 million people and vast reserves of critical minerals, SADC has significant economic potential, but questions remain over whether its ambitious commitments can translate into meaningful change.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
00:00 Intro: SADC Summit and the migration crisis
00:57 SADC Summit: Migration takes centre stage
02:16 Was migration the “elephant in the room”?
05:19 South Africa’s growing anti-immigration sentiment
06:08 How was the migration issue addressed?
07:41 SADC’s push for deeper economic integration
10:21 Can SADC achieve its economic ambitions?
11:17 The challenge...
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- Nigerian military veterans demand unpaid pensions and allowances
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Retired Nigerian military personnel are demanding unpaid pension adjustments and allowances, warning that veterans, including those with combat disabilities, are struggling on their current benefits.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Liberia’s former VP faces drug trafficking charges
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offences linked to an alleged international cocaine trafficking network. She has not yet made any public comment on the charges.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- HRW says Russian Africa Corps killed nine civilians in Mali
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Human Rights Watch says Russian Africa Corps forces killed nine civilians, including four children, during an operation alongside Malian troops in central Mali.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tanzania Suspends Newspaper Over Report on Samia–Nchimbi Rift
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Tanzania has suspended Mwanahalisi for six months over a report alleging divisions between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- 5 Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Five Americans, Ecuador's intelligence chief, and a Telemundo executive were among seven people killed in a safari helicopter crash in northern Kenya.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Over 100 killed in CAR mine collapse
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The collapse of an artisanal gold mine in western Central African Republic has claimed over 100 lives. Others are still believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
