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Title: Kenya eyes premium European tea market
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Equity Group CEO James Mwangi says access to European specialty tea markets could transform Kenya’s tea sector and farmer incomes.

Title: Trump ISIS commander killed in Nigeria
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: US President Donald Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global second-in-command of ISIS, has been killed in a joint operation involving American and Nigerian forces. Trump said the militant, believed to have been hiding in Africa, was eliminated in what he called a “very complex mission,” though officials have not publicly disclosed the exact location of the operation.

Title: Should Zambians trust the opposition?
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Ahead of Zambia’s 2026 presidential election, campaign promises are everywhere. But voters are asking: what will actually improve daily life? Jobs? Rights? The economy? We pressed opposition leader Brian Mundubile for concrete answers. What’s the ONE change you’d demand from a new leader? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab

Title: DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo
Runtime: 26:02
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Has France's attitude towards Africa changed - or has it just changed its tune? The country is promising a new era of partnership - equal, modern, and free of its colonial past. And: A shortage of free condoms threatens Kenya's progress against HIV. Plus: The quest to save Nigeria's wildlife and their habitats. We meet the rangers on this mission - which has seen some switch sides in the fight. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

The Nigerian art prodigy painting beyond his years

Title: The Nigerian art prodigy painting beyond his years
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Joshua Morenikeji, 11, is showing what imagination can do. Armed with a pencil, a canvas and big ideas, his art is inspiring far beyond his country, Nigeria.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

France-Africa relations: Will Macron’s rebrand in Kenya succeed?

Title: France-Africa relations: Will Macron’s rebrand in Kenya succeed?
Runtime: 5:25
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: French President Emmanuel Macron was in Nairobi this week, where he announced a $27 billion investment package. The official message: equal partnership. The reality: France has been forced out of six African nations over the past 3 years, raising questions about the true aim of Macron’s reset in Kenya. #DWAfricaSocialMedia#Flipside

Title: Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Uganda has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain after a Congolese patient died in Kampala, while neighboring DR Congo is battling a far larger outbreak that has already killed at least 65 people and recorded 246 suspected cases. Health officials say the Ugandan case was imported from eastern Congo, prompting urgent cross-border surveillance as authorities race to prevent wider regional spread.

Does Brian Mundubile represent a new direction or a continuation of the past?

Title: Does Brian Mundubile represent a new direction or a continuation of the past?
Runtime: 30:00
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: With elections on the horizon in Zambia, the spotlight is turning once again to the opposition: can it present a credible alternative, or is it simply waiting for a return to power? At the center of that debate is Brian Mundubile. After the PF’s fall from power in 2021, Mundubile has been tasked with helping rebuild the party’s image and political relevance. But does he signal renewal within the opposition or continuity with a system many voters rejected?

Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Can former ruling party figures still win Zambia's trust?
00:24 – Did Zambia's debt crisis destroy faith in politicians?
02:47 – Is Zambia restricting freedoms ahead of elections?
04:06 – Can Brian Mundubile defeat President Hichilema?
05:14 – Is Zambia's opposition too divided to win?
09:00 – Why are so many Zambians still struggling economically?
10:06 – Why should voters trust another opposition promise?
12:44 – Can Bri...

Title: Is corruption just politics?
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Corruption is a key battleground in Zambia’s 2026 elections. From billions in illicit financial flows to control over anti-corruption bodies - the fight over accountability is intensifying. But can politicians who were once in power really fix the system they were part of? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab

Ghana joins global agencies in crime crackdown

Title: Ghana joins global agencies in crime crackdown
Runtime: 2:45
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Two Ghanaian brothers and a US-based woman have been charged in an alleged romance scam targeting elderly Americans, as authorities ramp up international efforts to tackle multi-million-dollar fraud rings.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Zimbabwe gets its first ever female Chief Justice

Title: Zimbabwe gets its first ever female Chief Justice
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe has made history — for the first time in 46 years, the country has a female Chief Justice.
72-year-old Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza is no stranger to the bench. She’s been Deputy Chief Justice since 2008, and now she’s taking the top spot. Her appointment also completes something quite remarkable — Zimbabwe now has an all-female legal leadership lineup. The Chief Justice, Attorney General, and Prosecutor General are all women. For many, this feels like a big win for women in the judiciary — a sign that female voices are finally making it all the way to the top. But it’s not just about history. Justice Gwaunza is stepping in at a very crucial time. Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court is about to hear cases on controversial constitutional changes — changes critics say could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in power beyond 2028. So yes, this appointment is historic — but it also puts the spotlight firmly on the new Chief Justice. All eyes will be on how...

Title: Kenya fuel prices jump again
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Kenya and Nigeria are facing growing pressure from rising fuel costs, with Kenyan motorists bracing for sharp increases under new EPRA fuel prices. At the same time, Nigerians continue to struggle with volatile pump prices and transport costs. In Kenya, diesel prices have jumped by more than 46 shillings per liter under the latest review, linked to rising global oil prices and Middle East tensions, while in Nigeria, many households are still grappling with the impact of fuel subsidy reforms and fluctuating market prices.

Can DRC contain a deadly Ebola outbreak?

Title: Can DRC contain a deadly Ebola outbreak?
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Africa CDC has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo amid fears the virus could spread across borders.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

From Yoruba to Swahili: Why African filmmakers are upholding local languages

Title: From Yoruba to Swahili: Why African filmmakers are upholding local languages
Runtime: 3:49
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: From Yoruba to Kiswahili, African films in indigenous languages are gaining global recognition. Filmmakers say local-language storytelling is preserving culture, breaking barriers, and reshaping African cinema.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why this northern Ghana community holds group funerals

Title: Why this northern Ghana community holds group funerals
Runtime: 3:40
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Funerals in Ghana can place enormous financial strain on families. But in the Bulsa community, families conduct group funerals by pooling resources and responsibilities to ease the burden.#DWAfricaSocial

Title: Malawi introduces littering fines
Runtime: 1:21
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Malawi has introduced new littering fines as authorities look to strengthen waste management.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Can Ghana’s proposed law finally tackle sex‑for‑jobs abuse?

Title: Can Ghana’s proposed law finally tackle sex‑for‑jobs abuse?
Runtime: 25:24
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: The debate over “sex for jobs” has resurfaced in Ghana after President John Dramani Mahama called the practice “unacceptable” and announced plans for a new law to criminalize it. Although Ghana’s labour laws and criminal code already prohibit sexual harassment, activists argue that gaps remain — particularly during hiring and recruitment, where coercion is harder to prove and even harder to report.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast

00:00 - Intro / Hook
01:13 - What “sex for jobs” means
02:06 - Why the issue remains widespread in Ghana
04:04 - Difference between harassment and “sex for jobs”
05:23 - Public reaction to Mahama’s proposal
07:52 - Gaps in Ghana’s current laws
10:49 - Kenya’s approach to sexual coercion laws
12:20 - Society’s role in enabling abuse
14:25 - Real stories from victims
16:25 - Will the proposed law actually work?
19:49 - How victims can prove coercion

Can Nigeria bring corrupt government officials to justice?

Title: Can Nigeria bring corrupt government officials to justice?
Runtime: 2:43
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: The conviction of former power minister Saleh Mamman has renewed focus on Nigeria’s long‑running corruption crisis, with billions of dollars earmarked for electricity and public services allegedly diverted. Chronic power outages and decaying infrastructure persist, while more than $3.9 billion has been linked to hundreds of unresolved corruption cases in recent years — raising fresh questions about accountability and whether powerful political figures can truly be held to account.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Can Ghana’s proposed law finally tackle 'sex for jobs' abuse?
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Ghana’s President John Mahama says it’s time to criminalize 'sex for jobs' practices — a long‑standing form of exploitation where people in power demand sexual favors in exchange for employment or promotions. Supporters say a new law could close gaps in existing sexual harassment protections, while critics warn enforcement will be difficult and victims may still fear speaking out. In this AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with gender activist Becky Enyonam Ahadzi and DW’s Eric Mawuena Egbeta.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Court clears Kenya–US Sh200 billion health deal

Title: Court clears Kenya–US Sh200 billion health deal
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Kenya-US Sh206 billion health deal -$1.6B Kenya-US health deal back despite constitutional concerns after court of Appeal temporarily lifted a block on its implementation.

HRW: M23 and Rwanda soldiers behind atrocities in Congo

Title: HRW: M23 and Rwanda soldiers behind atrocities in Congo
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Human Rights Watch says M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers committed killings, rapes, and abductions during their occupation of Uvira in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Cape Verde Elections 2026: Is democracy on the line

Title: Cape Verde Elections 2026: Is democracy on the line
Runtime: 2:28
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: As Cape Verde heads to the polls on May 17, voters face a defining choice between continuity and change. Economic frustration, youth unemployment, and democratic decline dominate the campaign for Africa's most stable democracy.

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa

Title: Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Ghana has approved the evacuation of 300 citizens from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks.

Are Africa–France ties shifting from aid to trade?

Title: Are Africa–France ties shifting from aid to trade?
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Kenya’s trade minister says France increasingly views Africa as a business partner, with relations moving from aid to investment and trade.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Is Tshisekedi using conflict in the east to justify extending his stay in power?

Title: Is Tshisekedi using conflict in the east to justify extending his stay in power?
Runtime: 26:01
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: President Felix Tshisekedi says he'd accept a third term if the people demand it. Convenient timing, given eastern DR Congo is on fire and parliament is fast-tracking constitutional changes. Here's the problem: we've seen this movie before. In 2016, Joseph Kabila used the security crisis as cover to stay in power, triggering mass protests. Now the same playbook is unfolding again.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast

00:00 Tshisekedi hints at possible third term
00:37 Is DR Congo heading toward an election delay?
01:08 How conflict in eastern Congo began
01:50 Calls grow for constitutional changes
02:29 Opposition accuses Tshisekedi of using war as an excuse
03:47 Congolese react to third-term debate
05:28 Could protests erupt in Kinshasa?
06:20 Has Tshisekedi improved security in eastern Congo?
08:18 Can the war realistically be won?
09:05 What is life like in eastern DR Congo today?
11:28 Is Congo rea...

Title: Nigerian history stored in the Arctic
Runtime: 3:00
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: In February 2026, Nigeria became the first African nation to deposit data in the Arctic World Archive in Svalbard, Norway. The vault preserves records—from cultural traditions to historic events—for up to 1,000 years.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Hunger crisis spirals in Horn of Africa
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Doctors Without Borders says millions in Somalia and Ethiopia face worsening hunger as drought, funding cuts, and global tensions choke aid operations.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

President Felix Tshisekedi won't rule out a third term. Are we watching history repeat itself?

Title: President Felix Tshisekedi won't rule out a third term. Are we watching history repeat itself?
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi says he is open to a third term, warning that elections in 2028 may not take place if the war in eastern Congo continues. His comments come as calls for constitutional revision grow louder. His statement has raised fears of a repeat of the 2016 crisis, when Joseph Kabila delayed elections beyond his mandate, triggering deadly protests. On this episode of the Africalink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with Timo Roujean of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Kinshasa and DW correspondent Wendy Bashi about the security crisis, the growing constitutional debate, and whether DR Congo’s democracy is at a turning point.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

South Africa court shuts door on repeat asylum claims

Title: South Africa court shuts door on repeat asylum claims
Runtime: 2:30
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: If your asylum application was rejected in South Africa, you may be running out of options. A new decision by the country’s top court means failed applicants can no longer apply again — a move that could speed up deportations and affect thousands of people.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Ramaphosa impeachment process explained
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: South Africa is reopening impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Amnesty says 100 killed in Nigeria airstrike

Title: Amnesty says 100 killed in Nigeria airstrike
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Amnesty says at least 100 civilians died in a Nigerian airstrike, while the military says the operation targeted armed bandits. #dwafricasocialmedia

US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals

Title: US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals
Runtime: 26:13
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: The US and South Africa have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce its reliance on China. Is this a fair deal or strategic rivalry? And how does it compare with controversial mining agreements in DR Congo? #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Did US pressure force M23 retreat?
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have withdrawn from key areas in eastern DR Congo after growing pressure from the United States over the ceasefire. #dwafricasocialmedia

Zambia passes new public gatherings law amid criticism

Title: Zambia passes new public gatherings law amid criticism
Runtime: 2:42
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Zambia’s parliament has passed the Public Gatherings Act 2026. The law creates new rules for protests, political rallies and public meetings. The government says it will improve public order and security. Opposition parties and civil society groups warn it could restrict fundamental freedoms before the August general elections. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

US-South Africa talks signal new push for critical minerals

Title: US-South Africa talks signal new push for critical minerals
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Washington and Pretoria have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China. But is this about fair partnerships - or geopolitical competition? And how does it compare to controversial resource deals elsewhere on the continent, such as in DR Congo? DW’s Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks to Economist Lumkile Mondi and correspondent Thuso Khumalo. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast

Uganda's Museveni extends rule to 40 years

Title: Uganda's Museveni extends rule to 40 years
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni has now been in power for 4 decades, and the internet is once again debating Africa’s long-serving presidents. #dwafrica

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not resigning

Title: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not resigning
Runtime: 7:47
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: We are Live - Breaking News - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not resigning after the Constitutional Court judgement ordering the establishment of an impeachment committee to consider impeaching him. DW’s Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg. #dwafricasocialmedia

Skating in the DRC: Goma youth roll on despite war

Title: Skating in the DRC: Goma youth roll on despite war
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: In a city shaped by conflict, young roller skaters refuse to stop moving. In Goma, where war has silenced competitions and emptied club budgets, athletes lace up each morning—skating not for medals, but for hope.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why Uganda’s new sovereignty bill is raising fears

Title: Why Uganda’s new sovereignty bill is raising fears
Runtime: 24:51
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: On May 5th, Uganda’s parliament passed the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill. It criminalizes actions seen as promoting foreign interests and labels certain recipients of external funding as “agents of foreigners.” Supporters say it safeguards sovereignty, but opponents fear it could curb political freedoms and weaken civil society.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast

00:00 Uganda passes controversial sovereignty bill

00:16 What does the new law actually say?

01:16 Why critics fear shrinking freedoms

02:12 Uganda parliament overwhelmingly backs the bill

02:52 Opposition says the law targets dissent

04:28 What does “protecting sovereignty” mean?

05:24 Could the law weaken civil society groups?

07:10 Who could be affected by the law?

10:05 Opposition fears crackdown ahead of elections

11:14 Ugandans react to the bill’s passag...

Title: Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to quit
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces mounting pressure to resign after a court ordered an impeachment investigation into his conduct over $580,000 stolen from his farm.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Is Uganda’s new sovereignty bill a threat to freedom?

Title: Is Uganda’s new sovereignty bill a threat to freedom?
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Uganda’s parliament has passed the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, which the government says is aimed at shielding the country from foreign interference. But opposition figures and rights groups warn the proposed law could restrict free speech, target civil society groups, and shrink civic space. The bill is currently awaiting President Yoweri Museveni’s assent. On this episode of Africalink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Nancy Caroline Ayot from the Centre for Constitutional Governancep and DW correspondent Frank Yiga in Kampala about what the bill says, who it affects, and why many Ugandans are concerned.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Is France rewriting its Africa playbook?

Title: Is France rewriting its Africa playbook?
Runtime: 2:36
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: France is losing influence in some of Francophone West Africa. Now that President Emmanuel Macron is courting Anglophone partners, questions are growing: Is Paris reinventing itself? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #kenya #france

South Africa says hantavirus patient is "clinically improving"

Title: South Africa says hantavirus patient is "clinically improving"
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: South Africa’s Health Ministry says a man who was admitted to a hospital in Johannesburg after falling ill with hantavirus aboard a luxury cruise ship is "clinically improving." #DWAfrucaSocialMedia

Somalia’s protests turn deadly in Mogadishu

Title: Somalia’s protests turn deadly in Mogadishu
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: At least one dead after chaos erupted during protests in Somalia’s capital. What’s behind the deadly crackdown in Mogadishu?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Benin opposition joins ruling bloc
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Benin’s moderate opposition party FCBE has announced it is joining the ruling coalition just weeks before president-elect Romuald Wadagni takes office, in a move that further reshapes the country’s political landscape. The decision comes after the party performed poorly in presidential and parliamentary elections, while critics continue to raise concerns about shrinking political space and weakening opposition voices in the West African nation.

Dangote shifts refinery plans toward Kenya

Title: Dangote shifts refinery plans toward Kenya
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Speaking to the Financial Times, Dangote says Kenya’s larger port and stronger fuel demand give it an edge over Tanzania.

Title: Macron begins East Africa tour
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: French President Emmanuel Macron has begun an East Africa tour covering Egypt, Kenya, and Ethiopia as France seeks to rebuild its influence on the continent after setbacks in several West African countries. On Monday and Tuesday, Macron will co-host the “Africa Forward” summit in Kenya alongside African leaders and business executives, with several trade and investment agreements expected to be signed. The French president will wrap up his tour in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, where he will hold meetings with Ethiopian officials on peace and security at the African Union headquarters.

Title: At least 69 killed in DR Congo attack
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: At least 69 people have been killed in a militia attack in eastern DR Congo, according to local security sources, in the latest wave of violence to hit the conflict-ravaged region. The killings add to growing insecurity in eastern Congo, where armed groups continue to target civilians despite ongoing military operations and regional peace efforts.

Bundesliga: Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen

Title: Bundesliga: Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen
Runtime: 2:22:07
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Stuttgart is taking on Bayer Leverkusen in what should be a lively Bundesliga showdown. Stuttgart will attempt to leverage their home advantage with the support of the crowd, but Leverkusen is unlikely to relent or slow down. This one could get wild and more than a little tense as both sides chase a big three points.#DWAfrica

Title: Botswana and Rwanda go visa‑free
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Botswana and Rwanda sign a visa‑free deal alongside new trade and cooperation agreements as both countries deepen regional ties.

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