DW Africa
Puntland rejects Somalia presidency
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- Puntland rejects Somalia presidency
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Puntland has withdrawn recognition of Somalia’s president, declaring his mandate expired and deepening a constitutional crisis. The move heightens tensions with Mogadishu and raises fears of a wider political standoff. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #somalia
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- Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Uganda’s Ebola outbreak has grown, with three new cases confirmed, bringing the total to five. The infections include a health worker and a driver linked to the country’s first patient. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola
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- Senegal President sacks PM, dissolves government
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Senegal faces fresh political uncertainty as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolves his government. The two rose to power together in 2024 but have since fallen out. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #senegal
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- Ebola epidemic disrupts Bunia, DRC
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- In Bunia the Ebola outbreak has changed daily life. Faced with a shortage of medical and PPE supplies, residents and healthcare professionals are calling for more support. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Is South Africa facing xenophobia or Afrophobia?
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Violent attacks on African migrants in South Africa have reignited a long-running debate across the continent: Is this xenophobia targeting foreigners in general — or Afrophobia directed specifically at other Africans? As tensions rise, many are questioning identity, solidarity and who gets to belong in Africa’s most industrialized nation.#SouthAfrica #Afrophobia #Xenophobia #AfricanMigrants #PanAfricanism #Africa #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWNews #AfricanUnity
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- African countries are better at fighting Ebola than we think
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- 5:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is raising alarm bells again. But while global headlines focus on crisis and collapse, African doctors and health workers are using decades of hard-earned experience to contain one of the world’s deadliest viruses — often in conflict zones and under severe funding pressure. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Are Africans safe in South Africa? | Exclusive with South Africa's Ronald Lamola
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- 30:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South Africa once depended on African solidarity during apartheid. Today, some African governments are warning citizens to remain alert inside South Africa amid rising tensions targeting foreign nationals.
So what changed?
In this episode of Under The Baobab, DW speaks with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Ronald Lamola, about xenophobia, migration, unemployment, inequality, and the growing anger directed at African migrants.
Is South Africa facing:
a migration crisis,
a governance crisis,
or a deeper crisis of identity?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Are Africans still safe in South Africa?
01:46 – Has South Africa forgotten African solidarity?
03:55 – Why are foreigners being told to “go back home”?
05:15 – Are migrants being blamed for unemployment and poverty?
07:22 – Can South Africa still be called safe for Africans?
10:20 – Why South Africa re...
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- Ghana rejects airport evacuation claims
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ghana says reports that only one person showed up for an evacuation flight from South Africa are false because no flight had been scheduled.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria: Court cancels deadlines for party primaries
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Big shake-up in Nigeria’s politics! A court has scrapped deadlines for party primaries — and ruled that politicians can freely switch parties if they’re unhappy.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is it xenophobia or a migration crisis in South Africa?
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola says the country is facing a migration challenge, but acknowledges that telling Africans to “go home” is xenophobia and must be condemned.#SouthAfrica #Xenophobia #MigrationCrisis #RonaldLamola #Africa #AfricanMigrants #PanAfricanism #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Politics
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- Ebola treatment center set ablaze
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Angry residents in eastern DR Congo burned Ebola treatment tents after doctors refused to release a victim’s body for burial.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Our time is now: Zambia's youth running in elections
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As Zambia races toward August 13 general elections, a new generation is challenging the status quo—and they're asking a tough question: Why does a nation of young people keep electing old voices? #DWAfrica
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- Kenya cuts diesel prices after deadly protests
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- President William Ruto announced another diesel price reduction after deadly protests and transport strikes over soaring fuel costs in Kenya.
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- Tanzania hopes for Dangote refinery boost
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Tanzanians are hopeful a proposed Dangote oil refinery in Tanga could create jobs and reshape the country’s economy #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?
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- 24:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Only five months after the DRC declared an Ebola outbreak over, the virus has returned, raising urgent questions about Africa's ability to respond amid US aid decline. DW's Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks with Dr. Gabriel Gorbee Logan, a central figure in the 2014–2016 West African Ebola response and Dr. Jinal Bhiman, communicable diseases expert in South Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen
00:00 Ebola resurfaces in DR Congo
00:54 Uganda confirms Bundibugyo strain cases
01:39 WHO warns outbreak may be larger than reported
02:27 Liberia reflects on lessons from the 2014 Ebola outbreak
05:00 What makes the Bundibugyo strain different?
06:09 Why health experts are concerned
07:22 Did DR Congo miss early warning signs?
08:40 How Ebola spreads across communities and borders
10:52 How West Africa successfully contained Ebola before
13:18 Best strategies to contain the outbr...
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- Somalia condemns Somaliland’s “embassy” in Israel
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Somalia has denounced Somaliland’s opening of an “embassy” in Jerusalem, calling it illegal and provocative. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Nigeria busts huge meth cartel tied to Mexican network
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A major drug operation has been shut down in Nigeria. Authorities say a Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel was running a secret lab deep inside a forest in Ogun state. Several suspects, including Mexican nationals, have been arrested — and officials are sending a clear warning to global drug networks. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #nigeria
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- Ghana delays South Africa evacuation flights
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ghana has delayed evacuation flights from South Africa after more than 800 citizens registered to leave following the latest wave of xenophobic violence. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ghana
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- Can DRC contain Ebola outbreak after aid cuts?
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Just five months after the Democratic Republic of Congo declared the end of its last Ebola outbreak, the virus has returned. It raises questions about African nations' ability to respond as aid funding from the United States declines. DW's Adwoa Tenkorama Domena talks to Dr. Gabriel Gorbee Logan, a key figure in the 2014 – 2016 West African Ebola response, and Dr. Jinal Bhiman, a communicable diseases expert in South Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Ebola deaths in DRC rise to 159
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Border health checks have intensified in Goma as DR Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak with rising deaths and growing concern. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola #drc
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- Malawi: How farmers are using old cassette tapes to protect rice fields
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- In Malawi, rice farmers are getting creative to protect their crops from birds. The solution? Old radio cassette tapes. It’s simple, cheap, and surprisingly effective. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #malawi
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- Can Goodluck Jonathan run for president of Nigeria again?
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigerians are awaiting a court verdict on the eligibility of their former president, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest the 2027 election.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why are fuel prices in Kenya soaring — and what is really driving the crisis?
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- 25:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Kenya is facing one of its most severe fuel crises in years. A steep price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority triggered a nationwide transport strike, leaving commuters stranded and sparking protests across the country. Authorities blame global supply disruptions, while transport operators say the increases are unsustainable and are deepening the cost-of-living crisis.With the strike now paused for negotiations, questions remain about what is driving the surge in fuel prices and what a realistic solution looks like.#dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Kenya fuel protests disrupt daily life
00:28 Why Kenyans are protesting rising fuel prices
01:30 Kenya faces one of its worst fuel crises in years
02:35 Protests bring parts of Kenya to a standstill
05:02 Is this Kenya’s worst fuel price hike in years?
06:21 What is driving the surge in fuel prices?
08:28 Why fuel pr...
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- Nigeria could become world’s fifth‑largest economy, ECOWAS official predicts
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria has the potential to rank among the world’s top five economies within 50 years, according to an ECOWAS official. However, experts warn that regional integration, inflation, and cost-of-living challenges will shape whether the country can realise that ambition.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- DR Congo battles new Ebola variant amid supply shortages
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Hand‑washing stations, triage tents, and a refurbished treatment center are going up fast, but with the new Ebola strain and limited supplies, hospitals in Goma, eastern Congo, are racing against time.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Kenya’s government and transport operators find a way out of the fuel crisis?
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Mounting roadblocks, burning tires and commuters stranded for hours — Kenya has been gripped by nationwide protests over rising fuel prices. Public transport operators say the latest price hikes have pushed them to the brink, worsening an already severe cost-of-living crisis.
The government has paused the strike for one week to allow negotiations, but many Kenyans fear the worst is yet to come.
In this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with economist Abraham Kamau and DW correspondent Lucy Riley in Nairobi about what is behind the surge in fuel prices and what solutions are on the table.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Sierra Leone receives US deportees
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Sierra Leone has received the first group of US deportees under a controversial new migration deal with Washington. Critics say the policy raises major legal and human rights concerns.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Arsenal fans across Africa celebrate historic Premier League title win
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Arsenal supporters across Africa joined fans worldwide in celebrating the club’s first English Premier League title in 22 years. The long-awaited triumph was confirmed on Tuesday night after rivals Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth — a result that ended the title race. In London, Arsenal fans gathered outside the Emirates Stadium and in nearby pubs to watch the decisive match, with similar celebrations unfolding in parts of Africa. The club enjoys a strong following across the continent, further strengthened by its partnership with Rwanda, whose “Visit Rwanda” branding is featured on Arsenal’s jerseys — highlighting the club’s deep connection to Africa.#DwafricaSocialMedia
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- Ebola cases rise in DR Congo as WHO raises alarm
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The World Health Organization has raised concerns over the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that growing case numbers and ongoing transmission could complicate containment efforts. Health authorities are continuing surveillance, contact tracing and public awareness campaigns as they work to prevent further infections.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is Zimbabwe correcting land reform — or reopening old wounds?
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- 25:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Zimbabwe’s decision to return foreign-owned farms seized during the 2000 land reform programme has sparked mixed reactions. The government says it is fulfilling obligations under BIPPA treaties and insists land reform remains “irreversible.” But uncertainty over how far the policy could go has raised concerns among both displaced white farmers and black farmers who have lived on the land for decades.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Zimbabwe to return seized foreign-owned farms
00:27 Why Zimbabwe says it is correcting land reform
01:27 The legacy of Mugabe’s land seizures
02:28 Can returning farms rebuild ties with the West?
03:19 Which farmers could get land back?
05:17 What the decision means legally
07:12 Will the move help Zimbabwe’s economy?
09:13 Why returning farms is still controversial
10:44 Mixed reactions from farmers in Zimbabwe...
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- Uganda's speaker of parliament's homes raided, Rolls‑Royce seized
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A major political scandal is unfolding in Uganda: Anita Annet Among, the outgoing speaker of parliament, is under investigation for alleged corruption. Security forces have raided her homes and seized luxury assets. Now that she's decided not to seek reelection, the big question is: what happens next?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe says it will return seized foreign-owned farms — but is land reform really being reversed?
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Zimbabwe’s government says it will return dozens of foreign-owned commercial farms seized during the 2000 land reform programme — a move officials insist is not a reversal, but a legal obligation under BIPPA agreements. Supporters call it a step toward repairing international relations, while critics warn it could unsettle black farmers who have lived and worked on the land for years. In this AfricaLink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with agrarian expert Walter Chambati, attorney David Drury and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Harare.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenya fuel protests turn deadly
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- At least four people were killed and dozens injured as protests over rising fuel prices spread across Kenya, with demonstrators clashing with security forces in several areas.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenyan scientist advances energy storage research in Germany
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A Kenyan scientist in Germany is using advanced microscopy to study how batteries work at the atomic level—research that could lead to longer-lasting batteries while reducing the need for scarce raw materials.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#thisiseastafrica
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- Congo urges swift international support for Ebola outbreak
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that spread to Uganda has triggered a global emergency. As the death toll rises, neighboring Rwanda has closed its border. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola #dwafricawomen
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- Kenyans protests over fuel price hikes
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Kenyans have taken to the streets to protest against the recent fuel price hike announcement, leaving many Kenyans stranded. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #kenya #protest
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- Explainer: New Ebola outbreak: What you need to know
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A new Ebola outbreak was declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on May 15. How is the deadly viral disease transmitted, and what protective measures are recommended? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ebola
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- Tanzania's opposition is raising alarm over Tundu Lissu’s condition in prison
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA launches a nationwide campaign demanding constitutional reforms and the release of Tundu Lissu. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #tanzania
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- Rwanda: Probing death of government critic in prison
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- 25:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation. What does this incident mean for Rwanda's record on civic freedoms? AfricaLink host Lucy Riley speaks with political commentator Jean Baptiste Gasominari, and DW's Alex Ngarambe in Kigali. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen
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- Nigeria's ruling party in crisis? APC primaries expose deep divisions
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ahead of the 2027 elections, Nigeria's ruling APC is holding crucial primaries. But early results reveal shocking defeats and growing internal tensions. Is the party headed for a split? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Rwanda: Probing death of government critic
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation. What does this incident mean for Rwanda’s record on civic freedoms? AfricaLink host Lucy Riley speaks with political commentator Jean Baptiste Gasominari, and DW's Alex Ngarambe in Kigali. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- Museveni signs contentions bill
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law contentious draft legislation aimed at preventing foreign influence in Uganda. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #uganda
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- Dangote increases investment in Ethiopia
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote will increase investment into a fertilizer plant in Ethiopia that is expected to end Africa's fertilizer imports. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Can Zambia’s 2026 election really be free and fair?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Zambia’s opposition is raising fresh concerns ahead of the August 2026 elections, with Patriotic Front leader Brian Mundubile saying he does not believe the vote will be fully free or fair. Despite the concerns, Mundubile says the opposition will still participate, arguing they cannot abandon the political process even as questions grow over trust in electoral institutions.
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- Attack on Nigerian police school kills 17
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- At least 17 police trainees were killed after suspected Islamist militants attacked a Nigerian Army Special Forces training school in Yobe state, authorities say. Police spokesperson Anthony Okon Placid said the attackers launched a coordinated assault on the Buni Yadi facility from multiple directions, with several soldiers also reportedly killed in the raid.
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- Botswana’s cheetahs give boost to India’s wildlife
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Eight cheetahs from Botswana are now in India as part of a bold plan to bring the species back to the wild. The animals were recently donated to India under Project Cheetah — an effort to restore a species that was declared extinct in the country in 1952.
So, why does this matter? This isn’t just about moving animals. It’s also a new chapter in wildlife cooperation between India and Botswana. Before their journey, the cheetahs underwent quarantine and health checks in Botswana. After arriving in India, they were placed in protected enclosures, where they’re being carefully monitored and given time to adapt to a new environment — including the climate, terrain, and prey. Their release into the wild is happening in stages.
Now, India is attempting something rare in modern conservation: bringing a top predator back into an ecosystem where it had disappeared. But the real test is still ahead. Because whether these cheetahs survive and thrive could shape how wi...
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- WHO declares Ebola emergency
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, following the spread of cases across borders linked to the Bundibugyo strain. WHO reports at least 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases in eastern DR Congo. Uganda has also confirmed cases in its capital, Kampala, heightening fears of wider regional transmission. Health officials warn that response efforts are complicated by the lack of approved vaccines or treatments specifically targeting the Bundibugyo strain.
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- Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Félicien Kabuga, the Rwandan businessman accused of financing the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, has died in a hospital in The Hague while awaiting a verdict from a UN tribunal. Once one of Rwanda’s richest men, Kabuga faced genocide and crimes against humanity charges over allegations he funded extremist militias and supported the RTLM radio station, which broadcast hate propaganda during the genocide that killed more than 800,000 people.
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- Nigeria grants 30 day visa free entry for Rwandans
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria has begun implementing a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals, in a reciprocal move to strengthen bilateral relations. Announced after President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, the policy allows Rwandans to travel to Nigeria without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism, business and official purposes.
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- LIVE Bundesliga: FC St. Pauli Vs. Wolfsburg
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- 2:13:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- It’s the last matchday of the Bundesliga season! FC St. Pauli hosts Wolfsburg at the Millerntor-Stadion. St. Pauli will be looking to capitalize on their home support, while Wolfsburg aims to finish strong and secure a positive end to their campaign. With both teams showing mixed form in recent games and plenty still at stake, this clash could go either way. Who’s your pick to win; St. Pauli or Wolfsburg? Join our live radio commentary now!
