DW Africa
Protesters unite against Xenophobia in South Africa
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- Protesters unite against Xenophobia in South Africa
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- 17:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Dozens of organizations have marched in Johannesburg against xenophobia and the targeting of foreign nationals after months of anti-immigrant protests, raids and hostile rhetoric in South Africa. Demonstrators at the “March for Dignity - Equality and Justice for All - No One Is Illegal” protest say migrants continue to face discrimination, harassment and exclusion across the country.
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- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over the US blockade. Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. The brief reopening of the strategic waterway had brought relief to Africa, where many countries face high fuel costs and depend on imported goods and energy supplies moving through the route.
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- Is the war in Sudan a genocide in the making?
- Runtime
- 26:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Is the war in Sudan a genocide in the making? Three years into the current conflict, one of a team of UN special investigators tells DW News Africa the evidence of atrocities is clearly mounting. But will anyone be held accountable? And: We get a first-hand account from a journalist on the ground who tells us what it's like to live through this war and describes how ordinary Sudanese are trying to survive - even rebuild - as the violence escalates - and the world looks away.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa rejects genocide against Afrikaners claims
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South Africa’s government says Germany recognizes that there is no genocide against Afrikaners, despite differences over certain domestic issues.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What’s Next for Cameroon After President Paul Biya?
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- What do Cameroonians see in their country’s future without President Paul Biya? We hit the streets to hear the perspective of young Cameroonians.
#UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #Cameroon #Cameroon Politics #Paul Biya #Cameroon President #Cameroon Democracy #Anglophone crisis Cameroon #Cameroonelections #Elvis Ngolle Ngolle
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- Gay Senegalese man who fled to Paris speaks out
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- After his father threatened to kill him for being gay, Assane had no choice but to flee Senegal. His testimony sheds light on the dangers LGBTQ+ youth face in some African countries.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why the Pope's visit to Cameroon is more than spiritual
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- 4:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of the Pope's visit to Cameroon, roads were repaired, services restored, and even a temporary ceasefire announced. While widely welcomed, the changes raise a broader question about long-term impact.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWFlipside
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- Malema’s legal trouble: What’s next?
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- You asked about Julius Malema. Here’s what the court ruling means for his freedom, his appeal and his political future.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- "Biya not responsible for Cameroon's problem"- Prof Ngolle Ngolle
- Runtime
- 30:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Supporters say President Paul Biya stabilized Cameroon. Critics say he’s stalled democracy amid long festering armed conflict and economic stagnation. So how does Cameroon move forward? Political scientist and Biya’s ex-Forestry Minister Elvis Ngolle Ngolle joins Under The Baobab.
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Topic Discussed:
00:00 — Is Cameroon really stable — or just silent?
00:00:25 — What does “stability” actually mean for ordinary Cameroonians?
00:00:50 — After 40+ years, what is Paul Biya ’s real legacy?
00:02:00 — Is the Pope's visit about peace… or political optics?
00:03:30 — Is the new Vice President role about reform… or control?
00:06:30 — Is the system failing — or are citizens being blamed?
00:11:00 — Are Cameroon's institutions truly independent?
00:16:30 — Do young people really hav...
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- Kenya's commercial vehicle operators clash with government over fuel prices
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A mounting standoff between commercial vehicle operators and the Kenyan government over rising fuel costs threatens to disrupt transport networks and deepen economic tensions across East Africa's largest economy.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tundu Lissu sets conditions for talks with Tanzania’s government
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tundu Lissu says talks with Tanzania’s government are possible—but only after his release and the dropping of all charges.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria’s former vice president Atiku Abubakar says he may exit presidential race after 2027
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Veteran politician and former vice president Atiku Abubakar says the 2027 election could be his final shot at Nigeria’s top job.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Who’s to Blame for Cameroon’s Problems?
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Host Mimi Mefo Newuh asks Elvis Ngolle Ngolle who Cameroonians should hold accountable for the country’s problems. His answer is not what you’d expect!
#UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #Cameroon #Cameroon Politics #Paul Biya #Cameroon President #Cameroon Democracy #Anglophone crisis Cameroon #Cameroonelections #Elvis Ngolle Ngolle
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- Pope Leo XIV criticizes exploitation of Africa
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Pope Leo XIV Criticizes the Exploitation of Africa and Condemns Leaders Who Use Religion to Justify War, Calling for Justice and Accountability.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Pope Leo calls for good governance during Cameroon visit
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Pope Leo has called on Cameroon to unite to confront the country’s challenges, including extremist violence and corruption.#DWAfricaSocial
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- Julius Malema to appeal his five-year prison sentence
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been granted leave to file an appeal against a five-year prison sentence imposed by a magistrate’s court after he was convicted of unlawfully discharging a firearm in public.#DWfricaSocialMedia
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- Can global aid ease Sudan’s crisis?
- Runtime
- 24:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- International donors, including Germany, France, and the UK, have pledged hundreds of millions in aid for Sudan at a conference in Berlin. But as the war enters its fourth year, millions of children remain out of school, displaced, and in urgent need of support. Will this new funding reach those most affected — and make a real difference?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast #SudanWar #AfricalinkPodcast
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00:00 Intro – Sudan war hits 3-year mark
00:07 Why the Sudan conflict still matters
00:23 Sudan Conference in Germany – can it help?
00:42 Show intro – Africa Link
00:57 3 years of war: the scale of the crisis
01:24 Germany pledges €20 million in aid
01:39 Guest intro
01:48 How did Sudan get here?
02:30 Who is fighting in Sudan?
03:06 Impact on women and children
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- Tanzania court lifts ban on CHADEMA, allowing party to reopen offices
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tanzania’s main opposition party has resumed nationwide operations after a court lifted an injunction stemming from an internal legal dispute, a move seen as reopening political space for the opposition.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen
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00:00 Chadema announces reopening of offices
00:01 Court lifts ban on political activities
00:10 What caused the restriction? (Zanzibar dispute)
00:18 Asset imbalance claims explained
00:26 Political operations frozen
00:34 DW report – what the ruling means
00:42 Court decision restores political engagement
00:51 Legal dispute from former officials
01:00 Party leadership reacts (Johnny Mnyika)
01:08 Challenges remain for Chadema
01:17 Call for Tundu Lissu’s release
01:25 Public reaction begins
01:32 Court ruling called a “milesto...
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- As Sudan’s war drags on, millions of children face hunger, displacement, and lost education.
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, millions of children are growing up knowing only violence, hunger, and displacement. Fourteen million are out of school, many have lost homes and family members, and safety remains out of reach. In this Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with War Child’s Emergency Response Manager for Sudan, Ashan Abeywardena, and DW’s Andrew Wasike in Nairobi to explore the human cost of the conflict and its impact on Sudan’s youngest generation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years in jail in firearm case
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for unlawfully discharging a firearm in public.#dwafricasocialmedia
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- Zambia elections: Ruling party backs Hichilema
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Zambia‘s ruling party has endorsed incumbent Hakainde Hichilema as its presidential candidate for the August 13 vote. There was no internal competition, and Hichilema was nominated unopposed at the recent convention of the United Party for National Development, or UPND. Hichilema has been Zambia's president since 2021. How do you see a situation where there's no challenger within a ruling party?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rising attacks, deadly airstrikes — what’s making Nigeria’s security crisis so difficult to contain?
- Runtime
- 25:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria is facing a surge in insecurity, from insurgent attacks to kidnappings and banditry. A recent airstrike that killed civilians has raised fresh concerns about the country’s strategy. Why does the crisis persist — and is progress being made?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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00:00 Nigeria’s worsening security crisis
00:10 Rising attacks on security forces
00:22 Deadly military airstrike on civilians
00:28 Why insecurity is hard to defeat
00:35 Criticism of government response
01:01 Show intro
01:17 Armed groups: Boko Haram & ISWAP
01:33 Kidnappings, banditry, communal violence
01:41 US travel warning & rising risks
01:58 Guests introduced
02:12 Current security landscape explained
03:02 Attacks on civilians & military escalate
03:48 Concerns over lack of accountabilit...
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- Pope Leo XIV arrives in Cameroon
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon on the second leg of his African tour, where he is expected to focus on peace, youth, and interfaith dialogue. The visit follows the opening stage of his trip in Algeria and continues a wider outreach to the continent.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rising attacks and a deadly airstrike — is Nigeria’s security situation slipping?
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria is facing a surge in insecurity, with armed groups stepping up attacks on both civilians and security forces. A recent military airstrike that reportedly killed dozens of civilians has intensified scrutiny of the country’s counterterrorism strategy. Is Nigeria making progress — or is the situation slipping? On this Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with a security analyst Oamien Roy Okhidievbie and DW correspondent Olisa Chukwumah to break down what’s driving the violence and what it means for Nigerians.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Malema awaits sentencing for gun crime in South Africa
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South African opposition leader Julius Malema is facing a possible 15-year prison sentence as prosecutors seek harsh penalties over a 2018 firearms case that could end his parliamentary career. If the Economic Freedom Fighters leader is convicted and sentenced, he could be disqualified from holding public office, raising the political stakes of the high-profile trial.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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00:00 Julius Malema back in court
00:04 Pre-sentencing hearing begins
00:09 Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence
00:17 2018 gun incident explained
00:28 What a conviction means for Malema & EFF
00:43 Live from court: legal arguments
00:50 Defense argues against prison sentence
00:59 Possible outcomes explained
01:17 Why this case matters politically
01:26 Risk of parliamentary ban
01:35 Supporters gather outside cour...
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- Germany pledges 20 million euros more for Sudan
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Germany announces new aid for Sudan as leaders meet in Berlin to push for a ceasefire and address the worsening humanitarian crisis.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria’s legal system is complex—this AI makes it simple
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- In Nigeria, legal documents are often difficult to access and understand. Now, Civic Access is using AI to break down legal language into clear answers, helping citizens better understand their rights.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- More than 30 US deportees to arrive in DRC by Friday
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- DR Congo will receive its first group of US deportees this week under a new migration agreement:#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Amina Mohammed: Homegrown solutions key to Africa’s future
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed says the answers to Africa’s challenges lie within the continent. External partners can help, but internal solutions are the most effective. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Biya signs law creating Vice President post
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- President Paul Biya has signed into law legislation empowering him to appoint a vice president to assist in running the country.
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- Nigeria: 12 years on, Chibok girls still missing
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- It’s twelve years since the abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls from their dormitory in Borno state northeast Nigeria by jihadist group Boko Haram. While many were released and some escaped over the years, more than eighty have not returned.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Charged with treason and held for a year — is Tundu Lissu facing justice or political pressure?
- Runtime
- 24:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A year after Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu was detained and charged with treason ahead of a general election, his case continues to raise concerns among rights groups and political observers. With no trial yet underway, questions persist about what his prolonged detention signals for democracy and human rights in the country.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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0:00 Intro
0:07 Tundu Lissu: one year in detention
1:15 Background & international reaction
2:01 Who is Tundu Lissu?
3:52 Status of the case
4:50 Legal debate: why he’s still detained
10:25 Is the government acting?
11:59 Public reaction & fear
16:27 Impact on democracy
19:21 What happens next?
24:03 Outro
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- "A friend of a thief is a thief" — Nigeria's military justifies airstrikes that killed hundreds
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria's Minister of Defence says anyone who supports terrorists is a target. Amnesty International says the military is killing the very people it should protect. Plus, Boko Haram kills a senior army colonel in a deadly ambush in Borno State. #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen
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0:00 Airstrike hits village market, dozens killed
0:16 Insurgent attack kills Nigerian soldiers
0:24 Report intro
0:28 Military’s tougher stance explained
0:43 Civilian casualty concerns
0:58 Defence chief’s “collaborators” warning
1:15 Public reaction to military stance
1:35 Amnesty International condemns strike
1:51 Pattern of civilian casualties in past strikes
2:06 Nigerian Air Force launches investigation
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- Uganda’s army chief sparks uproar, again
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Uganda’s army general Muhoozi Kainerugaba stirs new diplomatic controversy as his father, President Museveni, meets Iran’s envoy.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tundu Lissu at one year: detention, democracy, dissent
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has now spent a full year in detention without trial. His party and several rights groups continue to call for his release, raising questions about political freedoms in the country. In this episode of the Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Shukuru Paul, a human rights lawyer and governance expert, and DW’s Doto Bullendu in Dar es Salaam.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as coach
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ghana has contracted Carlos Queiroz as head coach on a short-term contract for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Landslide win for Wadagni in Benin election
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni wins the presidential election in a landslide, securing over 94 percent of the vote.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Iran war leaves Kenyan roses in a prickly situation
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A simple romantic gesture may soon come with a hefty price tag. The journey of a rose flower, from farms in Kenya to a florist in Germany, is being disrupted by the Iran war.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Digital trade deadlock: What’s at stake for Africa?
- Runtime
- 25:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa's fast‑growing digital markets. DW’s Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Chairperson of the African Trade Chamber, Benedicta Lasi and DW’s Felix Maringa in Nairobi. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricawomen #business
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- Trump and Pope Leo clash over war in Iran
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Trump and Pope Leo exchange sharp criticism over the Iran war, exposing a growing divide on peace and foreign policy. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Why Pope Leo is visiting Cameroon and Angola
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As the pontiff sets foot on African soil, his visit to Angola and Cameroon carries a message of faith, reconciliation, and hope. The visit also highlights Africa’s vital role in the global Catholic Church. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- All you need to know about Nigeria airstrike
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A Nigerian Air Force strike meant for jihadi rebels has hit a busy market in the northeast, killing dozens. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #nigeria
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- Pope Leo begins 11-day Africa tour
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Pope Leo XIV launches an 11-day Africa tour focused on peace, migration, and interfaith dialogue. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #popeleoxiv
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- Ghana footballer killed in bus attack
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ghana’s Dominic Frimpong, who plays for Berekum Chelsea, was killed after armed robbers attacked the team bus. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ghana #football
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- Malawi ex-finance minister arrested
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Malawi arrests former finance minister who surrendered to police in an expanding corruption probe. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #malawi
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- What’s next after the WTO e‑commerce halt?
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa’s fast‑growing digital markets. In tonight's episode, DW’s Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Benedicta Lasi, Executive Chair of the African Trade Chamber, who warns that the coming years will be critical as global divisions deepen, and with DW’s Felix Maringa reporting from Nairobi on how businesses in Kenya are already responding. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- At least 200 feared dead in Nigeria airstrike
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- At least 200 civilians are feared dead after Nigerian military aircraft struck a village market in Yobe state while pursuing Boko Haram fighters, according to residents and a local councilor. At the same time, Amnesty International said more than 100 people were killed, and at least 35 were wounded. The strike, which hit Jilli near the Borno border on Saturday night, has renewed scrutiny over civilian deaths during counterinsurgency operations in northeastern Nigeria.
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- Morocco expands across Africa — Investment or Influence?
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Morocco is expanding trade and investment across Africa, but some analysts say there’s more at play. As Rabat builds ports, banks, and partnerships, critics ask whether this economic push also strengthens support for Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara. Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, says it’s about development, not diplomacy. So is Morocco investing for growth or for influence?
#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #Morocco #Africa #trade
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- Uganda ex minister jailed for theft
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ex-Ugandan minister Agnes Nandutu has been sentenced to four years in prison for her role in an iron sheet theft scandal. The ex–State Minister for Karamoja Affairs was convicted by a Kampala court of diverting iron sheets that were intended for vulnerable communities. In addition to the prison term, the court has banned her from holding public office for ten years. The high‑profile case has drawn widespread public criticism.
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- Benin holds presidential vote
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Benin holds a presidential election, with Romuald Wadagni favored to win amid limited opposition and ongoing security challenges.
