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Deadly suicide blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri — is Boko Haram resurging?
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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
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- King Charles welcomes Nigeria’s President Tinubu on historic state visit
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- 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
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- Deadly explosions raise fresh questions about Nigeria’s fight against insurgency.
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- 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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- Title
- Tensions rise as Somalia’s South West state cuts ties with Mogadishu
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The fragile federal system in Somalia is under strain as the South West state announces its breaking off relations with the central government. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu begins historic UK visit
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tinubu begins a major UK visit, aiming to boost trade and security ties — but will it deliver real results?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is Africa its own missing market?
- Runtime
- 0:50
- 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.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Guinea's border tensions: Can ECOWAS calm it?
- Runtime
- 25:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tensions are escalating along the Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone borders, with all parties accusing each other of military incursions. Liberia and Sierra Leone allege that Guinean troops crossed into their territory; Conakry denies this, saying its troops are defensive. Regional leaders hope diplomacy can prevent wider conflict.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
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0:00 Introduction
0:11 Border tensions explained
3:16 Why the situation is sensitive
7:05 Impact on people and trade
12:07 Can diplomacy prevent escalation?
24:25 Outro
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- Cameroon parliament elects new president after 34 years
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cameroon’s National Assembly names Théodore Datouo as its new speaker, replacing Cavaye Yeguié Djibril after 34 years in office.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Terror returns to Maiduguri: Nigeria's conflict explained
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A wave of suicide bombings in north-eastern Nigeria has killed dozens and injured over 100, as militant groups intensify a conflict that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives. Here's what you need to know.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi’s government scraps taxes on Electric Vehicles
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Government of Malawi has announced the removal of all taxes on the importation of Electric Vehicles (EVs) as part of efforts to promote fuel‑efficient transportation. In the 2026/2027 National Budget presented in parliament, authorities also revealed that Hybrid Vehicle imports will benefit from a reduced excise tax rate, lowered by between 10 and 20 percent.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- 23 killed in suspected suicide attacks in Nigeria’s Maiduguri
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria is on high alert after three suspected suicide bombings struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured in one of the deadliest attacks in recent years. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of troops to boost security and surveillance in the area.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone border tensions rise — can diplomacy avert conflict?
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A new border dispute is erupting as Liberia and Sierra Leone accuse Guinean troops of crossing into their territory to seize land. Guinea denies this, stating its recent military deployments are defensive. Regional leaders are now seeking a diplomatic solution. In this AfricaLink episode, Lucy Riley speaks with Liberian activist Martin Kollie and DW’s Evelyne Kpadeh in Monrovia.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- SA’s controversial troop deployment to fight illegal mining and crime
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South Africa has deployed 2,200 soldiers to crack down on illegal mining and gang-related crime, targeting gold extraction syndicates and drug‑trafficking networks that have gripped several communities.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria probes deadly Maiduguri bomb blasts
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigerian authorities have launched an investigation into the series of bomb explosions that struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Monday. Police say at least 23 people lost their lives and 108 others were injured after three coordinated blasts erupted at different locations across the city.
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- African Youth trapped in foreign wars
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Young Africans are being lured abroad with fake job offers and ending up on war fronts. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba says African governments must work together to bring them home.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- As school costs rise, more Ugandan families are turning to vocational training.
- Runtime
- 25:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- With hidden school costs soaring, many Ugandan families are turning to vocational and technical training as this is cheaper, faster and more directly linked to jobs. But can this shift meet Uganda's Labor market needs — and what will it take to make education more affordable?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 — Intro: Is education becoming too expensive in Uganda?
00:52 — The hidden costs of “free” education
01:22 — Parents speak: The burden of school fees
03:16 — Inside the crisis: Rising fees and pressure on families
05:25 — Why costs are increasing & system failures
08:26 — Public vs private schools: What’s driving the gap?
11:24 — Beyond grades: Rethinking what education means
16:13 — Vocational training: A growing alternative
19:02 — Are vocational schools ready for demand?
20:10 — What needs to change in Uganda’s education system
21:33 — The role of soft sk...
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- Former SA elite police officer charged with murder
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A former officer from an elite South African police unit has been charged with killing a witness who testified at the Madlanga Commission.#DWAFricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi health workers obtain injunction against banning dual practice
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Health workers in Malawi have obtained a court injunction protesting against the ban of dual practice in the health sector.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why are Rwandan troops threatening to leave Mozambique?
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Rwanda troops have stabilized northern Mozambique, but with its current mission coming to an end and no new funding in sight, Kigali is threatening to withdraw its forces.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Two killed after helicopter crashes into school in Ghana
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Two people have died after a helicopter crashed into a school in Ghana#DDWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Congo counts votes as Nguesso seeks a new term
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Vote counting is underway following Sunday's presidential election in the Republic of Congo. The poll, marked by an opposition boycott, low turnout, and a nationwide internet shutdown, is widely expected to extend President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s long stay in power. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenya urges Russia to stop recruiting Kenyans for Ukraine war
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Kenya’s Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, is visiting Moscow to urge Russian authorities to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens into the Russian military for the war in Ukraine.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rising school costs are pushing many families toward vocational training
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Education in Uganda is officially free at the primary and secondary levels, but hidden costs — from uniforms and books to meals and exams — continue to place a heavy burden on families. For many households, private school fees are even further out of reach. As a result, vocational and skills-based training is becoming an increasingly attractive option. On this AfricaLink podcast preview, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Jane Kengeya Kayondo, founder and CEO of Rounding Up the Edges International (ROUTE), and DW correspondent Frank Yiga in Kampala to explore why this shift is happening and what it could mean for Uganda's workforce.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenya moves to stop war recruitment
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Kenya’s Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi departed for Moscow on Sunday in a bid to halt the recruitment of Kenyans into the Russia-Ukraine war. Kenyan authorities say some citizens were lured to Russia with promises of well-paid civilian jobs, only to end up on the battlefield. Nairobi is also seeking the repatriation of those believed to be stranded in the conflict.
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- AfCFTA’s big promise: When will Africans see the benefits?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Africa’s free trade plan was a visionary dream to unite 1.3 billion people into a single market, boost industrialization, create jobs, and reduce reliance on external powers. When will Africans finally begin to see results? Here is what the Secretary General Wamkele Mene had to say.#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rwanda warns to pull troops from Mozambique
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Rwanda has warned it may withdraw its troops from Mozambique’s conflict‑affected Cabo Delgado province if sustainable international funding is not secured. Rwandan forces were deployed in 2021 at the request of Mozambique to help combat armed groups linked to an Islamist insurgency in the gas‑rich region. Kigali says its troops have contributed to stabilizing parts of Cabo Delgado but says the mission cannot continue without reliable financial support.
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- Polls open across Congo Brazzaville
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Voters in the Republic of Congo on Sunday headed to the polls to vote in a presidential election widely expected to extend Denis Sassou Nguesso’s decades-long rule. The 82-year-old incumbent is seeking another five-year term in a vote boycotted by several major opposition parties, leaving little uncertainty about the outcome. Sassou Nguesso has dominated the country’s politics for more than four decades.
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- DR Congo PM warns of humanitarian crisis
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Democratic Republic of Congo’s first woman prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, says the humanitarian situation in the country’s conflict-hit east remains critical, particularly in areas under rebel occupation. She called for full respect for international humanitarian law and urged that aid organizations be granted safe access to displaced and vulnerable communities affected by the fighting.
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- Kenya’s meat exports slump during Ramadan
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Kenya’s meat exports to the Middle East have dropped during the peak Ramadan season, as regional conflict drives up air freight charges and disrupts major supply routes. According to industry officials, current shipments have dropped to below 5% of projected volumes, prompting exporters to scale back operations and redirect some products to the domestic market. They warn that if the disruptions persist, the impact could spread across the entire value chain — from slaughterhouses and traders to livestock producers throughout Kenya.
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- Eight Years After Kigali, AfCFTA Faces Questions Over Pace of Progress
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The head of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, says progress should be judged by private‑sector involvement, smoother trade flows, and rising intra‑African commerce. But eight years after the agreement was signed in Kigali, Rwanda, shouldn’t the timeline itself also be part of the assessment?#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
- Runtime
- 2:15:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The giants clash as Bayer Leverkusen 🆚 Bayern Munich in a thrilling Bundesliga battle! ⚽ Can Leverkusen challenge the Bavarian powerhouse, or will Bayern prove why they dominate German football? Don’t miss a moment of the action! #DWAfrica
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- DW News Africa with Eddy Micah
- Runtime
- 26:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- How many Africans have died fighting for Russia in its war on Ukraine? Families in Kenya are mourning their loved ones. For those left behind, many are still asking is my son, husband, father alive or dead? Plus: Somalians caught in the crossfire as US strikes target the Al-Shabaab militant group. Communities near militant-held areas say the attacks are shattering their lives. #dwafrica
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- Bobi Wine temporarily leaves Uganda
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- After almost two months in hiding, Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country but will return after international engagements.
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- Malawi cracks down on thin plastics
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Malawi has stepped up enforcement of its nationwide ban on thin plastic bags. Authorities are now sweeping markets and shops, confiscating any bags thinner than 60 micrometers. The Environmental Protection Authority says that the crackdown is aimed at reducing pollution and encouraging consumers to adopt environmentally friendly alternatives. But the move has sparked mixed reactions from both shoppers and traders.
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- South Africa deploys army to fight crime
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the deployment of 2,200 South African National Defence Force personnel to support the police in combating crime in some major cities as part of Operation Prosper. The soldiers will assist efforts to curb illegal mining and gang-related violence across the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, North West, and Western Cape. The year‑long deployment, running from March 2026 to March 2027, comes as authorities intensify operations to restore order in communities severely affected by organized crime.
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- Gold prices surge as Ghana hikes mining royalties
- Runtime
- 4:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Gold prices are exploding — and Ghana just lit the fuse. A sharp hike in mining royalties by Africa’s top gold producer has rattled global giants and superpowers. Is it a bold step for economic sovereignty or a gamble that could cost jobs and investors? #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ivory Coast welcomes home looted talking drum
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ivory Coast has celebrated the return of the Djidji Ayokwè, a sacred “talking drum” taken during the colonial era and held in France for over a century. Traditional chiefs gathered at Abidjan’s airport to welcome the artifact, which once enabled the Atchan people to alert neighbouring communities about colonial forced labour and rally resistance.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Fuel prices soar in Somalia
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- uel prices in Somalia have surged sharply as global supply disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East ripple through energy markets.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda expands visa-free entry to 40 countries
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Uganda has introduced visa-free entry for travellers from 40 countries, aiming to boost tourism, trade and regional ties. But the US, EU and UK are not on the list and still require visas. What does this move mean for Uganda’s global travel policy?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is AfCFTA’s promise a distant dream?
- Runtime
- 29:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Africa’s biggest trade pact — The AfCFTA — was meant to transform the continent. Years later, why are many Africans yet to feel the impact?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – AfCFTA: Gamechanger or overhyped promise?
01:19 – What Africa's free trade deal is supposed to deliver
04:30 – Why progress still feels slow years after launch
05:05 – Wamkele Mene responds to criticism and delays
08:36 – Why African integration remains difficult
14:24 – What citizens in Uganda and Ghana think about AfCFTA
19:00 – Who is really benefiting from AfCFTA so far?
20:14 – The clash over timelines, results and accountability
22:25 – Rapid fire with Wamkele Mene
24:24 – Final verdict: promise, problems and what must change
Production Team
• Hosts: George Okachi & Mimi Mefo Newuh
• Guest: Wamkele Mene- The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Sec...
- Title
- AfCFTA: Progress slower than promised?
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Back in March 2018, African leaders gathered in Kigali to sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) — a historic step toward a unified continental market. Fast‑forward to today: progress hasn’t been as fast as expected. But the AfCFTA Secretariat wants you to hear their side of the story.#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Youth protest power cuts in Lagos
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Fed up with constant blackouts, young Nigerians in Lagos are protesting Nigeria’s deepening power crisis and demanding a reliable electricity supply.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zanzibar’s Sand Crisis resolved?
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Zanzibar is officially buying sand from the mainland to keep up with huge new developments without destroying its own environment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria wants a police force for each state — but will it solve insecurity or create new risks?
- Runtime
- 25:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria is considering a major shift in the police force. President Bola Tinubu has asked lawmakers to amend the constitution to allow the creation of state police, enabling all 36 states to establish their own forces instead of relying solely on the federally controlled Nigerian Police Force. Supporters say it could help tackle kidnappings, terrorism and violent crime more effectively. Critics warn it could open the door to political misuse by state governors.#DWAricaSocialMedia#dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 – Intro & Nigeria’s Security Context
Overview of rising insecurity and the push for state police
01:31 – What is State Police & Why Now?
Explainer of the proposal and why Nigerians are divided
02:45 – Public Opinion: What Nigerians Think
Voices from the ground + early reactions
05:13 – Expert Debate: Benefits vs Risks
Analysts discuss decentralisation, political misuse, and feasibility
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- Rights group urges UN protection for Zimbabwe journalist Blessed Mhlanga
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy says Zimbabwe journalist Blessed Mhlanga now needs the UN’s protection after he spoke at a conference last month where he mourned what he called deteriorating media space in his country. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria is considering state police to tackle insecurity — but will it make the country safer?
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria’s security challenges — from kidnappings to terrorism — have pushed the government to seek a constitutional amendment that would allow each of the country’s 36 states to run its own police force. Supporters say local policing could respond faster and better understand community needs. But critics warn that giving governors direct control over law enforcement could lead to political intimidation and deepen divisions. On this episode of AfricaLink, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with defense and security analyst Larry Imoukhuede and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja to unpack the potential benefits and risks of state police.#DWAfricaLinkSocialMedia
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- South Africa summons US envoy over controversial remarks
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South Africa has summoned the newly appointed US ambassador after he publicly criticized a court‑endorsed anti‑apartheid chant and the country’s racial‑equity policies—comments Pretoria described as disrespectful and politically provocative.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Kenya arrests Chinese man for trafficking ants
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A Chinese national has been detained in Kenya after attempting to smuggle live ants through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
