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Trump criticizes Navi Pillay's Nobel win

Title: Trump criticizes Navi Pillay's Nobel win
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: Donald Trump has sharply criticized the decision to award this year's Nobel Peace Prize to South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. Speaking in New York, the US president questioned Pillay's recognition and insisted his own record of resolving international conflicts deserved the award. He accused the Nobel Committee of discrediting the prize and described the decision as an indelible stain on Norway, despite the award being decided by an independent committee.

Wicknell Chivayo's death resonates beyond Zimbabwe's borders

Title: Wicknell Chivayo's death resonates beyond Zimbabwe's borders
Runtime: 5:04
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: He was one of Zimbabwe's most prominent and controversial businessmen. Wicknell Chivayo built a powerful public image through lavish donations to churches, musicians, schools, football clubs and political figures. But after his death, some of the loudest reactions came from outside Zimbabwe. In Kenya, his close ties to President William Ruto have reignited political controversy. #dwafrica #zimbabwe #wicknellchivayo #kenya #theflipside

Title: Why Nigerians are chasing world records
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: Nigeria's fascination with Guinness World Records is reaching new heights, from a seven-day dance marathon to a crowd of more than 51,000 people. For some, it's about national pride and global recognition. For others, it's a reflection of limited opportunities for young people seeking visibility and success. So what's really driving Nigeria's record-breaking fever, and what does it say about ambition, creativity and opportunity in Africa's most populous country? On this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Shalom Tewobola and DW's Olisa Chukwumah. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast

What does it truly mean to belong in Africa?

Title: What does it truly mean to belong in Africa?
Runtime: 1:48
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: A Ugandan raised in Kenya. A Cameroonian reporting from Ghana. Ghanaians told to leave South Africa. If migrating is fundamentally human — why are Africans still strangers on their own continent? In the launch episode of Under The Baobab, we ask the question no one wants to answer: What does it truly mean to belong in Africa? #TheBaobabGhana #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Ghana #SouthAfrica #Accra #DWAfrica #ChannelOne #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Bundesliga: Bayern vs Augsburg
Runtime: 2:22:04
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Bayern Munich face Augsburg in an exciting Bundesliga derby this Saturday, with African players expected to play key roles. Morocco's Ismael Saibari will bring creativity and attacking power to Bayern, alongside Michael Olise, a French international with Nigerian roots, known for his pace and goal-scoring ability. For Augsburg, Sierra Leone's Juma Bah will be crucial in defence as his team tries to stop Bayern's powerful attack. Which team are you supporting?#DWAfrica

When your friend becomes your first mental health lifeline

Title: When your friend becomes your first mental health lifeline
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: When mental-health support feels out of reach, the first person someone turns to is often a friend. Across Kenya, Mental 360 is training community members to become “Rafikis”, trusted peers who listen, provide psychological first aid and help connect people to professional care.

Nigeria announces 30 day petrol discount

Title: Nigeria announces 30 day petrol discount
Runtime: 1:24
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Nigeria has launched a 30-day petrol discount at selected NNPC stations as fuel costs continue to squeeze households and transport operators. The government says the move will ease pressure on consumers while avoiding the financial burden of fuel subsidies. But critics argue the measure is temporary and politically timed. With elections approaching, the debate over fuel affordability, public spending and political promises is heating up.

Nigeria pushes electric mobility, while Red Sea insecurity raises costs for traders in Djibouti.

Title: Nigeria pushes electric mobility, while Red Sea insecurity raises costs for traders in Djibouti.
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Nigeria wants 60% of vehicles to be electric by 2050, but chargers are scarce and power unreliable. Meanwhile, insecurity on a key Red Sea trade route is pushing up costs for traders in Djibouti.#dwafrica

Title: Police warn against violence in Durban
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Anti-immigration protests in South Africa's coastal city of Durban have sparked fresh concerns after reports of looting, violence and clashes involving foreign nationals. KwaZulu-Natal authorities are calling for greater cooperation with protest organizers, while Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the right to demonstrate does not extend to violence. The unrest highlights growing tensions over undocumented migration and public safety.

Was Ghana's support enough for returnees?

Title: Was Ghana's support enough for returnees?
Runtime: 1:48
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Every returnee got about $470 as a "welcome home" package. But what happens next month? Next year? We asked Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry to tell us — on the record — how many of the 1,964 returnees are actually working, training, or earning. The answer will surprise you. #TheBaobabGhana #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Ghana #SouthAfrica #Accra #DWAfrica #ChannelOne #dwafricasocialmedia

Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize win

Title: Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize win
Runtime: 1:24
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay has reacted with surprise and emotion after winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking at a forum in Nuremberg, Germany, the 85-year-old said she never expected such an honor at her age, describing it as the greatest recognition of her career. Pillay also called for the protection of international law and independent courts amid growing political pressure. She dedicated the award to survivors of international crimes and those fighting for justice. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

Why Ghana returnees from South Africa regret coming back

Title: Why Ghana returnees from South Africa regret coming back
Runtime: 30:01
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Over 1,900 Ghanaians were evacuated from South Africa. The government called it a triumph. The returnees are calling it a betrayal. In this episode of Under The Baobab, hosts George Okachi and Mimi Mefo Newuh take the stage live in Accra — in partnership with Channel One TV — to confront one of the most urgent crises of our generation: migration, xenophobia, and what it truly means to belong in Africa.

Topics Discussed:
00:00 — Can You Be a Foreigner in Africa?
03:14 — Ghana Brought Them Home. What Next?
05:08 — Was Bringing Them Home Enough?
06:47 — What Happens When the Money Runs Out?
08:08 — Where Are the Promised Jobs?
10:14 — What About Returnees Who Cannot Find Work?
11:26 — What Exactly Did Ghana Promise Them?
12:54 — Back Home, but Where Will They Live?
14:59 — How Many Returnees Actually Have Jobs?
16:39 — Kelewele or Banku? Meet the Ambassador
19:09 — Millions Spen...

South Africans react to Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize

Title: South Africans react to Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize
Runtime: 3:12
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: From defending anti-apartheid activists in South Africa to helping prosecute genocide and war crimes on the global stage, Navi Pillay has spent a lifetime fighting for justice. The former UN human rights chief and international judge has now been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for strengthening international law and accountability at a time of rising global conflict. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

South Africa pauses new asylum applications after protests

Title: South Africa pauses new asylum applications after protests
Runtime: 3:26
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: South Africa has suspended new asylum applications following violent protests in Durban and Soweto over a court ruling that broadened access to the asylum system. The Constitutional Court ruled in July that people cannot be barred from applying for asylum solely because they entered the country irregularly or failed to meet certain administrative requirements. While the judgment does not automatically grant refugee status or a right to remain in South Africa, it has reignited a heated debate over immigration, refugee protections and public safety. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

Mahama praises Ruto’s housing achievements

Title: Mahama praises Ruto’s housing achievements
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Ghanaian President John Mahama has commended Kenyan President William Ruto for what he described as the remarkable progress of Kenya’s housing program. Speaking at a public event in Accra, Mahama said Ghana could learn from Kenya’s approach as it seeks to address its own housing shortage. He called for broader support to help tackle the country's housing challenge, which is estimated at 1.8 million units. Ghana is expected to earmark 1 billion cedis (about $85 million) in its 2027 budget to support the development of affordable housing. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of "all-out invasion"

Title: Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of "all-out invasion"
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Ethiopia has appealed to the UN Security Council after accusing Eritrea of sending troops deep into the Tigray region and violating its sovereignty. Addis Ababa says it may be forced to defend itself, while Eritrea rejects the allegations and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a justification for war. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricaaivoices

South Africa’s Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Title: South Africa’s Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Runtime: 3:00
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The award comes with a cash prize of 12 million Swedish kronor (about €1 million). Pillay joins a distinguished group of South African Nobel Peace Prize laureates that includes Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk. #dwafricasocialmedia

Why some Ghanaians regret returning from SA

Title: Why some Ghanaians regret returning from SA
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Ghana spent ₵49.7 million to bring 1,964 citizens home from South Africa. Many of them now say they regret it — no jobs, no safety net, no plan. We put the hard question to Ambassador Harold Agyeman: What are you actually doing about it? #TheBaobabGhana #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Ghana #SouthAfrica #Accra #DWAfrica #ChannelOne #dwafricasocialmedia

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay

Title: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: South African jurist Navi Pillay, 85, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong commitment to international justice and human rights. From challenging apartheid to serving on international tribunals and leading UN investigations into alleged atrocities, Pillay has spent decades pursuing accountability. Her recognition highlights the role of international law in protecting victims of conflict and holding powerful leaders responsible. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricaaivoices #dwafrica

Are corruption and over-taxation choking Kenyan businesses?

Title: Are corruption and over-taxation choking Kenyan businesses?
Runtime: 25:28
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: A new World Bank report puts the spotlight on the myriad of challenges that businesses operating in Kenya face — heavy taxation, bribery and regulatory hurdles. What reforms are needed to unlock meaningful change? For decades, Kenya has been East Africa's economic, financial and logistics hub. But investors are now facing rising taxes, corruption, high utility costs and climate shocks. A new World Bank report warns that these pressures are making it harder to do business in Kenya, putting investment and job creation at risk. What does this mean for businesses and for Kenya's economic future? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast

00:00 Introduction: Kenya's business challenges

01:30 World Bank report highlights

05:00 Tax burden on businesses

08:15 Debt, government spending and taxation

12:00 Impact on jobs and consumers

15:00 Kenya vs regional competitors

18:30 Politics and investor co...

Zambia signs five-year health deal with the US

Title: Zambia signs five-year health deal with the US
Runtime: 2:01
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Zambia and the United States have signed a revised five-year health agreement worth $3.6 billion. The original draft raised concerns in Zambia because it included provisions related to sharing patient data and biological specimens. After negotiations, those clauses were removed, paving the way for the deal to go ahead. So, what changed, and what does the agreement mean for Zambia's health sector? #dwafricasocialmedia

South Africa asylum policy fuels tensions

Title: South Africa asylum policy fuels tensions
Runtime: 2:57
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Tensions are growing in Durban and other parts of South Africa as anti-immigration groups push back against the processing of new asylum applications. The dispute centres on a Home Affairs directive that instructs officials to accept and process asylum claims from people seeking protection, regardless of how they entered the country. The directive follows a Constitutional Court ruling that struck down restrictions limiting access to South Africa's asylum system, reigniting debate over migration and refugee rights. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

Title: Are taxes crippling Kenyan businesses?
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Kenyan businesses are grappling with a growing list of challenges, from overlapping taxes and frequent policy changes to costly electricity, corruption and limited access to credit. A new World Bank report warns these obstacles are hurting investor confidence and making it harder for firms to grow and create jobs. But is taxation really the biggest problem, or does the answer lie in leadership, digital innovation and investing in Kenya's people? On tonight's episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with policy and governance expert Angel Mbuthia and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast

Eritrean troops reportedly in northern Ethiopia

Title: Eritrean troops reportedly in northern Ethiopia
Runtime: 0:50
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Reports say Eritrean soldiers have entered two towns in northern Ethiopia, just days after Ethiopia cut ties with Eritrea amid the escalating conflict in Tigray. The development has raised fresh concerns about a wider regional confrontation. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of supporting the rebel alliance fighting federal forces in the northern regions of Tigray, Amhara and Afar since September 23. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricaaivoices #dwafrica

Africa’s fight against child marriage: what’s working?

Title: Africa’s fight against child marriage: what’s working?
Runtime: 1:34
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: October 11 marks the International Day of the Girl Child and puts the spotlight on the challenges girls still face. Millions of girls across Africa are still married before they turn 18. What’s being done to end it? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

Title: Why does Ghana want to join BRICS?
Runtime: 2:46
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Ghana is looking to strengthen ties with major emerging economies in the Global South. The government of President John Mahama says it plans to formally apply for BRICS membership as part of efforts to diversify economic partnerships, boost trade and investment, and create new opportunities for growth. Officials insist the move is not about replacing Ghana's traditional Western partners, but about expanding the country's options. As BRICS continues to grow its influence, could membership open new doors for Ghana? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

South Africa asylum ruling fuels immigration tensions

Title: South Africa asylum ruling fuels immigration tensions
Runtime: 2:40
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Anti-immigration protesters in South Africa reportedly blocked prospective asylum seekers in Durban on Wednesday as anger grows over a new Home Affairs directive requiring officials to process asylum applications regardless of how applicants entered the country. The directive follows a Constitutional Court ruling that found parts of South Africa's asylum system unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the Department of Home Affairs says misinformation is being spread about what the ruling actually means.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ghana’s money bouquet crackdown sparks debate

Title: Ghana’s money bouquet crackdown sparks debate
Runtime: 1:47
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: The arrest of seven people for allegedly using banknotes to create money bouquets has sparked debate across Ghana. Money bouquets, money cakes and similar cash-based decorations have become a popular way of gifting money at weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. However, Ghana’s central bank says defacing, spraying, or using banknotes in decorative displays is against the law. While some support the crackdown as a way to protect the national currency, others argue that authorities should focus more on pressing issues, prompting a wider conversation about priorities within the country’s justice system.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why does English still shape perceptions in Africa?

Title: Why does English still shape perceptions in Africa?
Runtime: 25:25
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Africa has more than 2,000 indigenous languages, and millions of people switch between several of them daily.
Many also speak English, French, Portuguese, Spanish or German. Not everyone is fluent in the languages introduced to Africa by colonial-era powers though. But many more can't understand a word of the languages that carry much prestige in classrooms, businesses, media and government. It's not uncommon for an African to be mocked, ridiculed or dismissed by their peers for an inability to speak a European language perfectly. Just recently, Ghana's First Lady Lordina Mahama faced an intense backlash after she addressed meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in English.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Dangote’s business empire expands across Africa

Title: Dangote’s business empire expands across Africa
Runtime: 1:44
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Nigerian entrepreneur Aliko Dangote bets billions on Africa's future. The expansion of his industrial empire on the continent is unprecedented. Has Dangote cracked the code to business success in Africa, and if so — how?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya moves to contain Ebola after first case

Title: Kenya moves to contain Ebola after first case
Runtime: 2:18
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Kenya is racing to prevent further Ebola infections after confirming its first case, involving a man who travelled from DR Congo through Uganda before reaching Nairobi. His journey across multiple borders while reportedly already ill has raised questions about regional screening and surveillance. With 57 contacts traced and 17 people quarantined, authorities are now focused on ensuring that one imported case does not develop into a wider outbreak.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why is English proficiency linked to intelligence in Africa?

Title: Why is English proficiency linked to intelligence in Africa?
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Why is English proficiency still often seen as a sign of intelligence, education, and leadership in Africa? A backlash over Ghana’s first lady’s UN speech has reignited the debate over colonial languages and how Africans perceive intelligence.
In this episode of the Africa Link podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Prof. Clement Appah, an associate professor of linguistics at the University of Ghana, and DW’s Adwoa Domena about the influence of colonial languages and the value placed on English proficiency in African society.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Cameroon: Insecurity puts teachers and schools under pressure

Title: Cameroon: Insecurity puts teachers and schools under pressure
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Teachers in Cameroon say growing insecurity, kidnappings and the departure of educators seeking better opportunities abroad are putting pressure on the education system. Security concerns have been heightened by reports of teacher kidnappings in the English-speaking regions, where abductors are often demanding large ransoms. The violence has forced many teachers and students to flee to safer areas, including parts of the French-speaking regions. They are calling for stronger protection for schools as the government promises reforms.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ethiopia's renewed war raises fears of regional conflict

Title: Ethiopia's renewed war raises fears of regional conflict
Runtime: 25:03
Date posted: 13 days ago
Description: Less than four years after a peace deal ended the devastating war in Tigray, fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia.
Airports have been seized, flights suspended and thousands of people displaced. The renewed fighting is also raising fears of a wider conflict, with the potential to deepen instability across the Horn of Africa.
The immediate priority is to protect civilians and prevent another humanitarian crisis. But unless the parties return to dialogue, Ethiopia risks another devastating and potentially wider war.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

00:00 Renewed conflict in Ethiopia
01:16 UN response and humanitarian crisis
02:17 What triggered the fighting?
04:27 A new coalition against Abiy Ahmed
06:15 Military outlook: How far could it spread?
08:44 Why did the peace deal fail?
10:25 How civilians are being affected
14:02 Risk of a wider regional conflict
17:03 Can the conflict be media...

Kenya confirms first Ebola case amid Congo outbreak

Title: Kenya confirms first Ebola case amid Congo outbreak
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 13 days ago
Description: Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case. The patient, who died Monday, had traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Kenya via Uganda's capital, Kampala. The man is known to have traveled by road from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Kampala, Uganda, and then by air to Kenya over the weekend. Kenya is now the third country where the virus has been detected since the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo in May.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis

Title: Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis
Runtime: 1:12
Date posted: 13 days ago
Description: Fighting in northern Ethiopia is worsening humanitarian needs, while disrupted telecommunications, suspended flights and road restrictions are making it harder for aid organizations to reach people in need.
The United Nations is calling for de-escalation and dialogue as humanitarian operations come under growing pressure.
In this episode of the Africa Link podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Patricia Rodrigues of Control Risks and DW's Negash Mohammed about the renewed war, its impact on civilians and the risks to regional stability.#DWA

Nigeria launches probe after military aircraft crash kills 25

Title: Nigeria launches probe after military aircraft crash kills 25
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 13 days ago
Description: Nigeria is mourning 25 people killed in one of the country's deadliest military aviation disasters in recent years. The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 was flying from Benin City to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact with the aircraft. It crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, killing all five crew members and 20 passengers on board. President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning and ordered an investigation into the cause of the crash.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria: Coaching Deaf footballers to dream bigger

Title: Nigeria: Coaching Deaf footballers to dream bigger
Runtime: 1:50
Date posted: 13 days ago
Description: For these Deaf footballers in Nigeria, football is about more than winning. With the support of their coach, they're aiming to compete at the Deaflympics.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Do investments by Aliko Dangote mean progress for Africa or monopoly power?

Title: Do investments by Aliko Dangote mean progress for Africa or monopoly power?
Runtime: 25:54
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: An existing oil refinery in Nigeria that supplies West Africa, a second one being built on Lamu Island in Kenya ,and a new planned pipeline to link Ethiopia and Djibouti. All of it is the work of Nigerian entrepreneur Aliko Dangote. On September 30, Dangote was joined by Kenya's President Ruto and several other African leaders at the launch of the $16 billion Lamu refinery.
According to Dangote, Africa will end its reliance on refined petroleum imports by 2030 — the year his new refinery is due for completion on Lamu. It is expected to supply Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Is Dangote's projects the kind of large‑scale, private investment Africa needs?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

0:00 The ambition of Aliko Dangote
1:19 Groundbreaking in Lamu, Kenya
3:44 Analyzing the economic impact
12:29 Risks, challenges, and hurdles
17:12 Investment strategy insights
23:09 The f...

Horn of Africa tensions fuel calls for peace and dialogue

Title: Horn of Africa tensions fuel calls for peace and dialogue
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: Many Africans are calling for unity and peace as tensions rise across the Horn of Africa following renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia. The crisis was among the major regional concerns surrounding a recent summit in Egypt, where leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan met in New Alamein to discuss security and stability in the region. Many people across the continent are hoping for dialogue, peace and a return to stability.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ethiopia’s new government takes office under Abiy Ahmed

Title: Ethiopia’s new government takes office under Abiy Ahmed
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: Ethiopia's parliament has entered a new political chapter with the swearing-in of a new federal government, following elections that drew more than 54 million registered voters. The new administration headed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed takes office promising economic reforms, infrastructure development and national reconciliation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigerian military aircraft crashes in Ondo State

Title: Nigerian military aircraft crashes in Ondo State
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members has crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State, while en route from Benin to Lagos. Air Traffic Controllers lost contact with the aircraft at 9:13 a.m. after repeated attempts to reach it by radio failed. The wreckage has since been located, and search and rescue operations are underway. The Ministry of Aviation says it is cooperating with the Nigerian Air Force on the response.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Ghana arrests 7 over banknote bouquets
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: Seven people have been arrested in Ghana for allegedly using banknotes to make money bouquets, a popular way of presenting cash as a gift at celebrations. Ghana’s central bank says using the national currency for bouquets, money cakes, and other decorations is illegal.

Mixed reactions in Cameroon over the death of Constitutional Council president

Title: Mixed reactions in Cameroon over the death of Constitutional Council president
Runtime: 2:06
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: The death of Clement Atangana, Cameroon's longtime president of the Constitutional Council, has triggered mixed reactions. For years, Atangana, who passed away on Sunday in France, was one of the most controversial figures in Cameroon's political scene. Critics accused him of helping preserve President Paul Biya's grip on power by dismissing challenges to the results of the 2018 and 2025 presidential elections.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Dangote's refinery expansion: What it means for Africa's fuel market

Title: Dangote's refinery expansion: What it means for Africa's fuel market
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: Nigeria's billionaire and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is expanding his refinery business across Africa, with a major new refinery planned for Kenya. Despite legal hurdles challenging his projects, Dangote has vowed to give critics a “headache" as he moves ahead with his ambitious plan to supply more of the continent's fuel needs.
Supporters see Dangote's investments as a potential boost for Africa's energy security, jobs and regional trade. But his growing presence also raises questions about competition and market power.
In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Amara Ekeruche, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa, and DW's Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council president dies

Title: Cameroon’s Constitutional Council president dies
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 15 days ago
Description: Clément Atangana, the man who headed one of Cameroon’s most important electoral institutions, has died at 85, according to local media reports. As president of the Constitutional Council since 2018, Atangana sat at the center of the country’s electoral process, with the institution responsible for settling key disputes and proclaiming presidential results. His reported death leaves a major vacancy in an institution central to Cameroon’s political system.

Title: Ethiopian forces retake Mekelle airport
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 15 days ago
Description: Ethiopian federal forces have reportedly retaken Mekelle's main airport after Tigrayan fighters seized it on September 23. The airport is a critical gateway to the Tigray region, where renewed fighting has disrupted communications and commercial flights. With control of Mekelle itself still unclear, the latest development is raising concerns that northern Ethiopia could be heading toward a wider conflict.

Conflict in eastern DRC: Can dialogue bring peace?

Title: Conflict in eastern DRC: Can dialogue bring peace?
Runtime: 4:25
Date posted: 15 days ago
Description: In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, decades of conflict have killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. Yet beyond the headlines of violence, another battle is unfolding: the search for peace. There are efforts to achieve sustainable peace and on the International Day of Non-Violence, that push for peace feels especially urgent. #dwafrica

Title: Egypt hosts summit on regional tensions
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 15 days ago
Description: Regional leaders are gathering in Egypt as fresh clashes in northern Ethiopia and growing diplomatic strains across the Horn of Africa raise concerns about stability. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will host the leaders of Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan to discuss shared regional challenges, with Ethiopia’s security situation expected to loom large over the talks.

Title: Kenyans react to Lamu oil refinery
Runtime: 1:08
Date posted: 16 days ago
Description: Kenya is planning a $15 billion oil refinery in Lamu, a massive project expected to boost jobs, attract investment and strengthen energy security across Kenya and the wider East African region. But beyond the billions and big promises, what do ordinary Kenyans think? We took the question to the streets of Nairobi to find out whether people believe the refinery will improve their lives, lower energy costs and create real opportunities, or whether the benefits will remain out of reach.

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