DW Africa
South Africa arrests 12 cops for corruption
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- South Africa arrests 12 cops for corruption
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- At least 12 police officers have been arrested in South Africa on corruption-related charges.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Middle East tensions are driving up global oil prices — and Zimbabwe is feeling the squeeze.
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Zimbabwe’s fragile economy is under pressure as global oil prices surge, pushing up transport costs, food prices and everyday essentials. In this episode of the Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with development economist Chenayi Mutambasere and DW correspondent Columbus Mavhunga about how the crisis is affecting lives — and what solutions could help.#DWAfricaSocialMedia'#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Mahama accuses US of ‘erasing Black history’
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama accuses the US administration of seeking to erase Black history.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South African police search for suspects in mining lawyer murder
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- South African police are searching for two suspects believed to have shot dead a mining company lawyer in Johannesburg.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe intensifies clampdown on opponents of term‑limit extension
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Zimbabwe’s government is targeting critics of a push to amend the constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030. Activists are being arrested, detained, and in some cases assaulted.#dwafricasocialmedia
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00:00 Rising Tensions in Zimbabwe
00:07 Arrest of Tendai Biti
00:22 Why Critics Oppose the Amendment
00:31 Push to Extend Mnangagwa’s Rule
00:46 Arrests Fuel Tensions
01:01 Crackdown on Opposition
01:24 Status of the Amendment Bill
01:46 What Changes Are Proposed
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- TB is preventable — so why is it still killing so many across Africa?
- Runtime
- 25:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Despite being curable, tuberculosis (TB) is spreading fast in South Africa and Mozambique. What's driving the rise, and what solutions lie in communities themselves? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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00:00 Why TB Still Kills
01:19 Africa Link Intro
01:34 Africa’s TB Crisis Explained
02:28 TB in South Africa (Reality Check)
04:07 Mozambique vs South Africa
05:17 HIV & TB Connection
06:17 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
08:08 Why TB Remains Deadly
09:00 Stigma & Hidden Cases
13:10 Community Solutions Working
16:24 Can Digital Tools Help?
18:33 Government Response
20:27 Progress & Hope
23:07 Real Story & Testing Gaps
24:24 Solutions That Are Working
24:46 Outro
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- Africa carries a heavy TB burden — but solutions are emerging. What will it take to end the disease?
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Tuberculosis is curable — yet it still kills over a million people every year. In Africa, thousands go undiagnosed, untreated, and invisible to the system. So what's really failing — medicine or access? And could communities hold the key to stopping one of the world’s deadliest diseases? In this episode of DW's AfricaLink, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Helen Hallstrom, Senior Partnership Officer at ADPP Mozambique, an NGO focused on development aid from people to people, and DW's Thuso Khumalo in South Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- US University Withdraws Honor for Mahama Amid Ghana Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Lincoln University in Pennsylvania has cancelled its planned honorary doctorate ceremony for Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, just two days before the event, citing concerns over Ghana’s recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely described as anti-LGBTQ+.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana pushes UN to declare slave trade a crime against humanity
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ghana wants the UN to declare the transatlantic slave trade the worst crime in human history. But as the push for reparations grows, European leaders are pushing back. Here's what's at stake.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria Plans Oil Output Increase as Iran War Disrupts Supply
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria says it can boost its oil production by roughly 100,000 barrels per day in the coming months as global oil prices rise and several African nations face supply shortages amid the Iran war.#DWAfricaLinkSocialMedia
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- Beyond Skincare: Inside Ghana’s Shea Butter Museum
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Shea butter — Africa’s “women’s gold” is used around the world, but is rooted in tradition. Now, Ghana is home to the world’s first museum dedicated to it — and the women behind it.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #ghana #sheabutter
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0:00 – More than beauty: Shea butter as survival
0:08 – Accra museum puts shea on the global stage
0:21 – Income and independence for women
0:33 – A tradition passed down generations
0:42 – Founder Hamat Montia’s vision
1:14 – Inside the shea-making process
1:31 – Preserving African history
1:51 – Visitor experience and impact
2:20 – IShowSpeed visit brings global attention
2:28 – Empowering the next generation
2:52 – Final message: “women’s gold”
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- Why BBL complications are rising in Nigeria’s booming aesthetics market
- Runtime
- 25:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cosmetic surgery is booming in Nigeria — but so are the risks. After the death of socialite Elena Jessica following a BBL procedure, many are questioning how far people are willing to go in the pursuit of the "perfect" body. What's driving this surge — and are the risks underestimated? Lucy Riley speaks with Dr. Rasheed Ayobami, a Nigerian plastic and reconstructive surgeon and DW’s Chinaza Samuel.
#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #dwafricalinkpodcast #nigeria #bbl #socialite
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00:00 – Intro (Africa Link)
00:07 – Beauty comes at a cost
00:23 – Death of Lagos socialite after BBL
00:30 – Why BBL is risky
00:58 – Case details: Elena Jessica
01:25 – Nigeria’s cosmetic surgery boom
01:33 – Expert joins: Dr. Rasheed Ayobami
02:00 – Why cosmetic surgery is rising
02:50 – Why ...
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- Nigeria deepens military ties with france amid rising insecurity
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria has finalized an agreement with France to acquire military equipment, training, and technical support to strengthen its fight against terrorism and insecurity.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenyans in Russian army to be granted amnesty
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Kenyans who were recruited into the Russian army to fight against Ukraine will be granted amnesty.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ex-minister Tuju arrested after reappearance
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Police arrest Kenyan former minister Raphael Tuju shortly after he reappeared from an abduction scare.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- The high cost of beauty: BBL risks in Nigeria
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A cosmetic surgery death in Lagos is raising questions about patient safety in Nigeria's fast-growing aesthetics industry. Socialite Elena Jessica died days after undergoing a Brazilian butt-lift (BBL) — a procedure widely sought after but equally known for its potential high risks. The case has reignited debate over medical standards, oversight, and the pressures driving demand for body enhancement procedures. Are these clinics properly regulated — and are patients fully informed of the dangers involved? On this episode of the Africalink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with plastic surgeon Dr. Rasheed Ayobami and DW's Chinaza Samuel.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Kenya’s ‘missing’ ex-minister Tuju reappears
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Kenya’s former foreign minister Raphael Tuju has resurfaced, saying he went into hiding after being trailed by unknown people. Police continue to investigate the incident.'DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana secures global backing for UN resolution on reparative justice
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ghana is winning strong international support as it tables a historic UN resolution on reparative justice this week. The proposal seeks to have the transatlantic slave trade recognized as a crime against humanity - and to demand reparations.#dwafricasocialmedia
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00:00 – Ghana pushes UN resolution on slave trade
00:09 – What the resolution aims to achieve
00:16 – John Mahama leads reparations push
00:23 – Who supports the resolution (AU, CARICOM, Brazil)
00:31 – Additional backing (US Black Caucus, civil groups)
00:41 – Opposition from Europe and the US
00:48 – Ghana reacts to opposition
01:03 – “Right side of history” – call for justice
01:10 – What the resolution demands (apology & reparations)
01:19 – Why reparations matter today
01:27 – Why Ghana is ...
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- How beekeeping empowers women and saves forests in Ghana
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Faced with dwindling forests, women in Ghana are trading tree-cutting for beekeeping. See how this sustainable venture is protecting the environment and supporting families.#dwafricasocialmedia
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- Africans Fighting in Foreign Wars?
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Young Africans are being recruited with fake job promises and ending up in war zones. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba says the African Union should lead a coordinated effort to bring them home — speaking with one African voice, not dozens of separate ones.
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- Worshippers abducted during service in Nigeria
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Gunmen have attacked a church in Kwara state, Nigeria, abducting worshippers during a Sunday service in a brazen assault. Authorities say eight members of the congregation were taken, though three later managed to escape, leaving five still in captivity. The state government has condemned the attack and launched a manhunt, raising fresh concerns over the safety of religious spaces amid ongoing insecurity.
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- Hospital strike claims over 60 lives in Sudan
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- At least 60 people have been killed in a strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, with dozens more injured in the attack, according to the World Health Organization. The hit on the facility adds pressure to an already collapsing healthcare system in a country devastated by nearly three years of war. The WHO has condemned the repeated targeting of medical facilities and is urging an end to the conflict as Sudan faces one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
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- Madhuku: Zimbabwe’s term extension plan is a constitutional risk
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A plan to give the president and MPs two extra unelected years sparks fears of a future with no real elections at all. Prof. Madhuku breaks down why critics call it a dangerous rewrite of the Constitution.
#lovemoremadhuku #EmmersonDambudzoMnangagwa #Zimbabwe #RobertMugabe #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab
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- Ruto, Museveni launch rail line linking Kenya and Uganda
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Kenya and Uganda have launched construction of the Kisumu–Malaba section of the Standard Gauge Railway, a key link aimed at extending the line to the Ugandan border and boosting regional trade. President William Ruto and President Yoweri Museveni presided over the groundbreaking in Kisumu, marking progress on a project expected to form part of a nearly 1,000-kilometre rail corridor from Mombasa to Malaba. The SGR extension, estimated to cost billions of dollars, is designed to ease cargo transport, cut logistics costs and strengthen East Africa’s economic integration.
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- Africa Has Enough Oil — So why are we still dependent?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Pan-African thinker Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba says Africa already has the resources it needs. If countries traded more with each other — oil from Angola, gas from Mozambique, food from Tanzania and Burundi — the continent could reduce its dependence on imports from abroad.
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- DW Exclusive — Patrick Lumumba: Pan-Africanism beyond slogans: Is the African Union failing Africa?
- Runtime
- 28:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Africa keeps taking the hit from global crises — but why? Is the African Union too weak to protect the continent, or is leadership the real problem? Kenyan lawyer and activist Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba says the African Union needs a fundamental overhaul if Africa is to earn global respect and better serve its citizens. In an interview with DW’s Lucy Riley, he stressed that Pan-Africanism must move beyond slogans and translate into concrete action.
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00:00 – Has Africa really changed… or just the language of reform?
02:48 – “Africa has not transformed” – Lumumba's says bluntly
05:13 – Democracy or chaos? Why elections are failing Africa
09:44 – “Africa is not free” – the sovereignty reality check
13:12 – Breaking free comes at a cost: coups, sanctions & pushback
16:50 – “60% is our fault” – Are Afric...
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- Bayern vs Union Berlin: Kane on fire as title-chasing Bayern eye another goal fest
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- 2:03:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Bayern Munich are marching relentlessly toward another Bundesliga title, and they show no signs of slowing down. Under Vincent Kompany, the Bavarians have turned the Allianz Arena into a fortress, winning 17 of their last 19 home games.
Fresh off a dominant Champions League display with a 10-2 aggregate win over Atalanta, Bayern return to domestic action with confidence sky-high. But Union Berlin are unlikely to roll over easily. Despite key absences, they have scored in 14 of their last 16 matches and could exploit Bayern’s occasional defensive lapses. #Bundesliga #DWAfrica
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- South Africa protests: ANC rallies thousands over US criticism
- Runtime
- 11:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Thousands have taken to the streets across South Africa as the ruling African National Congress (ANC) leads protests defending the country's sovereignty and democratic record.
The demonstrations, held on Human Rights Day, come in response to US accusations that Pretoria is undermining human rights and aligning with Washington's adversaries — claims the ANC strongly rejects.
Under the slogan “We will not be bullied,” the party says tens of thousands are expected to join marches nationwide, highlighting rising tensions between South Africa and the United States.
00:00 – 00:00 – South Africa vs US: Tensions explode on the streets
00:21 – “Hands off South Africa” – the message behind the protest
01:20 – US accusations spark tension: genocide claims explained
02:12 – Aid cuts, refugee offers: why South Africa is pushing back
02:47 – Protesters speak: “We will not be bullied”
04:08 – On the ground: citizens...
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- Senegal calls for investigation as CAF overturns AFCON final result
- Runtime
- 26:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Furious fans describe it as "a disgrace for Africa." The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of its AFCON title and handed it to Morocco. Dakar wants an international probe into suspected corruption at the organization. In South Africa, soldiers are entering neighborhoods as the nation steps up its fight against organized crime. We look at what the army can realistically achieve
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00:00 Teaser – AFCON scandal & troops on South Africa's streets
00:11 CAF overturns AFCON final – Senegal stripped, Morocco crowned
00:56 Why this ruling could damage African football
02:04 Senegal erupts, Morocco celebrates – fans react
03:14 CAF says justice was done – but is Africa buying it?
04:10 Expert view – “the biggest embarrassment in African football”
05:11 Pitch result or boardroom decision – who really won AF...
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- US deploys drones alongside troops to Nigeria
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The United States has deployed MQ-9 drones alongside about 200 troops to Nigeria to support the fight against insurgent groups. Officials say the drones will be used for intelligence gathering while US personnel provide training and technical support, without direct involvement in combat. The move comes as militant attacks persist across northern Nigeria, raising concerns about the evolving security threat in West Africa.
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- Zimbabwe opposition warns of rising intimidation after attack
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tensions are rising in Zimbabwe after a proposed constitutional amendment sparked unrest and reports of violence targeting opposition figures. After surviving an attack, opposition leader Professor Lovemore Madhuku warned that intimidation is increasing and the country’s democracy may be nearing a breaking point. The developments are fueling concern over political freedoms and the direction of governance ahead of future elections.
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- Beyond the curve: The hidden dangers of the Brazilian Butt Lift
- Runtime
- 4:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Across Africa, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of women undergoing cosmetic procedures. While some pursue these enhancements to boost their self-confidence, others argue that the trend stems from struggles with low self-esteem.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWFlipside
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- Malawi floods displace thousands
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Flooding in Malawi displaces thousands and damages key crops, including tobacco, as authorities seek urgent support.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why Mnangagwa wants extended stay in power
- Runtime
- 30:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A controversial constitutional amendment is shaking Zimbabwe to its core. Tensions are rising – and turning dangerous. Critics like Prof. Madhuku narrowly survived an attack at a political meeting, calling it a chilling sign that the country’s democracy may be at its lowest point in years.
Topics discussed:
00:00 Teaser – “Zimbabwe is at its lowest point in democracy”
00:15 Why Mnangagwa's extended stay in power is under scrutiny
00:50 Welcome to Under the Baobab
02:21 Zimbabwe after Mugabe – hope, reform and disappointment
03:05 Meet Lovemore Madhuku – opposition leader and constitutional lawyer
05:50 Crackdown on dissent – beaten for opposing reform
08:40 The 2030 debate – should Mnangagwa stay longer?
11:39 Is the proposed constitutional change legal?
15:24 Zimbabweans speak – democracy, term limits and frustration
18:25 Can the opposition challenge power credibly?
21:25 Mugabe i...
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- Zimbabweans in South Africa protest Mnangagwa's term extension plan
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Zimbabweans living in South Africa are protesting a move by Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party to extend the presidential term of office from five to seven years.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
00:00 – 00:07
Zimbabweans in South Africa protest plans to extend President Mnangagwa’s term.
00:07 – 00:16
Cabinet backs a bill to extend terms and shift to parliamentary elections.
00:16 – 00:25
Protesters say it shields Mnangagwa from voters.
00:25 – 00:32
Report by DW’s Thuso Khumalo in Pretoria.
00:32 – 00:43
Demonstrators gather outside Zimbabwe’s embassy, calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation.
00:43 – 00:51
They warn the move threatens democracy.
00:51 – 01:04
They demand the bill be withdrawn and the constitution respected.
01:04 – 01:11
Calls for judicial independence, free press, and neutral security forces.
01:11 – 01:29
“No reason to delay 2028 elections...
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- Do Anti-LGBTQ+ laws protect society or endanger lives?
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Across West Africa, LGBTQ+ communities are facing an intensified crackdown— from Ghana’s revived anti‑LGBTQ+ bill to harsher penalties in neighboring countries. In this episode, Lucy Riley spoke with Angel Maxine — Ghana’s first openly transgender musician — and her mother, who shares the painful reality of standing by her daughter in a deeply conservative society. Do these laws protect society or do they put vulnerable people at greater risk? If you haven’t already watched the podcast, head over to check it out and don’t forget to subscribe! #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- World Happiness Report 2026: African Countries Rank Among Least Happy
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Several African countries dominate the lowest ranks in the 2026 World Happiness Report, raising questions about the continent’s well-being.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe: Opposition leader warns of democratic ‘breaking point’
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A controversial constitutional amendment is shaking Zimbabwe to its core. Tensions are rising - and turning dangerous. Critics like Prof. Madhuku narrowly survived an attack at a political meeting, calling it a chilling sign that the country’s democracy may be at its lowest point in years.#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia#Zimbabwe
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- Liberia, Guinea & Sierra Leone commit to peaceful resolution of border dispute
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone have agreed to ease tensions along their shared Mano River border following renewed disputes. Leaders of the three nations have pledged to prioritize peace as they work through lingering disagreements. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- LGBTQ+ rights under pressure in West Africa
- Runtime
- 24:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ghana's revived anti-LGBTQ+ bill could see offenders jailed for up to three years, while Senegal now imposes sentences of up to ten years for same‑sex relations. What's driving this regional crackdown? Lucy Riley speaks with Angel Maxine—Ghana's first openly transgender musician—and her mother about what it means to raise a transgender child in a deeply conservative society.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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00:00 LGBTQ Rights Under Threat in West Africa
01:08 Senegal & Ghana Push Tough Anti-LGBTQ Bills
02:09 10-Year Jail Terms? Inside Senegal’s New Law
07:14 “I Knew I Was Different”: Angel Maxine’s Story
10:02 Rejected by Church, Backed by Love: Angel's Mother Speaks
12:10 Speaking Out in Danger: Why Visibility Matters
20:10 Is West Africa Turning Against LGBTQ Rights?
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- Nigeria’s Big Tax Reset: Who really pays?
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria is overhauling its tax system in a major way. Low earners may pay nothing, while the wealthy are expected to contribute more. But with rising living costs and public distrust, will this reform bring relief or more strain?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Deadly floods in Malawi leave 13 dead
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Heavy rains in Malawi have left at least 13 people dead, with dozens displaced and entire communities submerged as rescue efforts continue.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Unemployed SA teachers allege job posts ‘for sale’
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- At least 96 qualified teachers in South Africa have been staging a sit‑in since January, accusing the education department of job-selling and demanding the posts they were promised.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Senegal and Ghana are tightening restrictions on LGBTQ+ identity and expression.
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Several West African countries are moving to strengthen laws targeting LGBTQ+ communities. In Senegal, lawmakers have passed a bill that increases prison terms for same-sex relations and introduces penalties for LGBTQ+ expression. In Ghana, a revived bill seeks to criminalise identity and advocacy. Supporters say the laws reflect societal values, but critics warn they could further restrict rights and freedoms. On this AfricaLink podcast preview, Lucy Riley speaks with DW’s Sankule Janko in Dakar, Ghanaian first-ever transgender singer, Angel Maxine, and her mother, Rev. Faustina Araba Forson, to explore what this crackdown means.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How two faiths built lasting peace in northern Nigeria
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- In Mubi, a town in Nigeria’s Adamawa state, two different religious institutions have existed side by side for almost half a century. Their uncommon friendship has become a pillar of harmony for the community.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Deadly suicide blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri — is Boko Haram resurging?
- Runtime
- 26:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Explosions in Maiduguri have killed at least 23 people and injured more than 100, in one of the deadliest attacks in recent years. The blasts, believed to have been carried out by suspected suicide bombers, came shortly after an attempted attack on the city’s outskirts — fuelling concerns about a resurgence of militant activity. Is Nigeria’s fight against insurgency slipping — and are authorities doing enough to prevent further attacks? #DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
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00:00 – (intro)Deadly blasts hit Maiduguri
00:13 – Tinubu orders security response
00:25 – Why Maiduguri matters
00:45 – Fear and eyewitness accounts
02:57 – What we know so far
06:10 – Expert analysis: insurgency & security gaps
20:47 – What’s next for Nigeria? (outlook & wrap-up)
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- Middle East war hits South Africa exports
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South African farmers face losses as the Middle East conflict disrupts exports amid delays in shipments.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- King Charles welcomes Nigeria’s President Tinubu on historic state visit
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Britain’s King Charles has received Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for an official state visit—the first by a Nigerian leader in nearly four decades.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Deadly explosions raise fresh questions about Nigeria’s fight against insurgency.
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Explosions have rocked Maiduguri, the heart of Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than 100. The attacks come as residents had begun to believe the worst of the insurgency was over. Authorities say suspected suicide bombers carried out the blasts just hours after troops repelled another on the city’s outskirts, raising fears of renewed militant activity. On this AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with security analyst Malik Samuel and DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja to assess what these attacks signal — and what Nigeria can do to thwart further attacks.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Senegal stripped off AFCON title, vows to appeal decision
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- In a dramatic turn of events, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the title as winners of its latest AFCON tournament causing a major stir in the football world.#dwafricasocialmedia
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