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Can Nigeria and Angola refineries shield the continent from rising oil prices?

Title: Can Nigeria and Angola refineries shield the continent from rising oil prices?
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The war in Iran is pushing global oil prices higher. But could Nigeria’s massive Dangote refinery and Angola’s stable oil output help cushion the blow for Africa?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

As conflict escalates, many Africans remain stranded in the Middle East.

Title: As conflict escalates, many Africans remain stranded in the Middle East.
Runtime: 25:07
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: As tensions escalate amid the war in Iran, some countries have begun evacuating their citizens from the Middle East. But many Africans remain stranded in the region. What responsibility do African governments have when their citizens are caught in foreign conflicts?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Black Americans in Kenya: What locals like — and don’t

Title: Black Americans in Kenya: What locals like — and don’t
Runtime: 2:18
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Kenyans are hopeful over the investment Black American expats are making. But many are uneasy about the impact on their culture and living costs. #DWAfricaSocialMedia

AU warns of Middle East conflict fallout

Title: AU warns of Middle East conflict fallout
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The ongoing Middle East conflict has prompted concerns within the African Union about possible economic disruptions, from higher fuel prices to increased living costs. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf tells DW that officials intend to meet soon to discuss ways to mitigate the risks.

As the Iran war escalates, many South Africans remain stranded in Dubai while others evacuate.

Title: As the Iran war escalates, many South Africans remain stranded in Dubai while others evacuate.
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Thousands are being flown out of the Middle East as the Iran war escalates, yet many South Africans in Dubai and other hubs remain stranded and want answers from their government. On this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to former diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela and DW’s Dianne Hawker in Durban.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

UN envoy to the AU visits Tanzania following post-election unrest

Title: UN envoy to the AU visits Tanzania following post-election unrest
Runtime: 2:13
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The United Nations Special Representative to the African Union, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, has visited Tanzania in the wake of the 2025 post-election unrest. His trip marks the first high-level UN visit since the violence that left several protesters dead.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Ghanaians injured in Dubai drone crash
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Two Ghanaian nationals are among those injured after drones crashed near Dubai International Airport. #DWAfricaSocialMedia

South Africa army arrives in Johannesburg neighborhoods

Title: South Africa army arrives in Johannesburg neighborhoods
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The South African National Defence Force has been deployed to parts of Johannesburg to assist in combating crime.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

What can Rwanda teach Kenya about flood control?

Title: What can Rwanda teach Kenya about flood control?
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Flash floods have killed at least 43 people across 16 counties in Kenya, leaving neighborhoods underwater and thousands displaced. But just across the border, Rwanda has dramatically reduced flooding in its capital. What did they do differently—and could it help Kenya?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Zambia has paused talks on a $1B US health deal, citing concerns about national interests.

Title: Zambia has paused talks on a $1B US health deal, citing concerns about national interests.
Runtime: 24:58
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A leaked draft of a US–Zambia health deal suggests strict targets and major data‑sharing demands. Critics call the $1B agreement exploitation, while supporters say it brings accountability. What could Zambia lose if talks fail?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Can West African economies withstand the global oil shock?

Title: Can West African economies withstand the global oil shock?
Runtime: 2:13
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Global oil prices dipped slightly after briefly surpassing the $100 mark on Monday. But with Iran threatening to block oil shipments if attacks on its territory continue, how prepared are West African economies for possible market turmoil?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Brazil’s Lula urges stronger defense cooperation with South Africa

Title: Brazil’s Lula urges stronger defense cooperation with South Africa
Runtime: 0:29
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: razil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged South Africa to deepen defense cooperation, warning President Cyril Ramaphosa that both countries could face foreign invasion if they fail to strengthen their military capabilities. #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Zambia has paused a $1B US health deal over conditions it says threaten national interests.

Title: Zambia has paused a $1B US health deal over conditions it says threaten national interests.
Runtime: 0:27
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Zambia’s health system faces major challenges — from staff shortages to stretched clinics and heavy reliance on donor support. A proposed one-billion-dollar health funding package from the United States promised to strengthen disease surveillance, stabilize medicine supplies and boost the health workforce. But the government has paused negotiations, arguing that elements of the draft agreement do not align with Zambia’s national interests. On this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and human rights advocate Linda Kasonde and DW correspondent Glory Mushinge to unpack what is really behind the stalled talks — and what Zambians themselves think about the deal.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: 12 truck drivers executed in Mali
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Human Rights Watch says an al-Qaeda-linked group executed 12 truck drivers after an attack on a fuel convoy in Mali.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Kenyan TikToker arrested over TikTok
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Kenyan detectives arrest a TikToker accused of tearing banknotes — an offense punishable by jail or a fine.

Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, why is gender equality still out of reach?

Title: Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, why is gender equality still out of reach?
Runtime: 26:08
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Thirty years after world leaders committed to advancing women’s rights through the Beijing Declaration, gender equality remains unfinished business. Women have broken barriers across politics, media, and business — yet progress toward true equality is still slow.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, how far have African women come in leadership?

Title: Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, how far have African women come in leadership?
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Thirty years after world leaders adopted the Beijing Declaration, women across Africa are increasingly taking on leadership roles in politics, media, business, and culture. But despite these gains, gender equality remains, as the United Nations calls it, unfinished business. On this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with DW’s Asumpta Lattus and Amaka Okoye about the progress African women have made, the barriers that remain, and what the next chapter of gender equality could look like.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

What you need to know about Congo‑Brazzaville's elections

Title: What you need to know about Congo‑Brazzaville's elections
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Congo heads into a tense election season as long‑time ruler Denis Sassou‑Nguesso pushes for another five years in power amid a fragmented and pressured opposition. Here are the facts you need to know.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria alleges xenophobia after arrest of 42 citizens in Mozambique

Title: Nigeria alleges xenophobia after arrest of 42 citizens in Mozambique
Runtime: 1:56
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Nigeria's government has condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique without formal charges, describing the development as disturbing and unacceptable. Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said it was "distasteful" that only Nigerians were reportedly handpicked and detained without any explanation from the authorities.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Black Americans in Kenya: Why are they relocating?

Title: Black Americans in Kenya: Why are they relocating?
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: For a growing number of African-Americans, Kenya’s capital offers an alternative to high costs and socio-political tensions in the United States.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya to spend about $155 million on airport expansion

Title: Kenya to spend about $155 million on airport expansion
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: President William Ruto says Kenya will invest up to 20 billion shillings to upgrade Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict

Title: Oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Crude oil prices surpass $100 per barrel as Iran appoints its new leader.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Tanzania: Tear gas fired at Women’s Day event

Title: Tanzania: Tear gas fired at Women’s Day event
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Police disperse opposition women’s group in Tanzania during an International Women’s Day gathering.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Somalia adopts new constitution
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Somalia’s president signs a new constitution aimed at reinforcing state institutions and boosting political stability.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Is corruption blocking Nigeria’s hunger relief efforts?

Title: Is corruption blocking Nigeria’s hunger relief efforts?
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Nigeria's Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has been overshadowed by corruption allegations, including the suspension of a former minister. As hunger deepens and millions rely on assistance, concerns are rising over whether financial leakages and oversight failures are weakening efforts to tackle Nigeria’s growing food insecurity.
#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #foodcrisis #Nigeria #BolaTinubu #flooding

Title: Sudan markets hit by drone strikes
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: At least 33 people have been killed and dozens more injured after drone strikes hit two crowded markets in the towns of Abu Zabad and Wad Banda in Sudan’s West Kordofan state, according to medical sources. The attacks come amid escalating clashes between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces in the resource-rich Kordofan region, one of the most intense fronts in the country’s nearly three-year war. Both sides deny targeting civilians, even as the conflict continues to uproot millions and fuel one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises.

Title: Bundesliga: Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg
Runtime: 2:14:16
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Leverkusen and SC Freiburg face off in a crucial Bundesliga matchup. It’s 6th vs. 8th in today’s high-stakes battle. Sixth-place Leverkusen goes into the game with a 40% win probability, while eighth-place Freiburg has a 32% win probability. Catch the live commentary and jump into the discussion with your predictions!

Title: DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Ethiopia and Eritrea have both moved troops toward their shared border as Addis demands access to the Red Sea. Also, DW News Africa meets mothers of the Chibok schoolgirls, whose daughters are still missing twelve years after they were kidnapped by Boko Haram.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Tanzania pushes Burundian refugees out
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Thousands of Burundian refugees are being forced out of camps in Tanzania as authorities tear down shelters, churches, and other structures in an effort to pressure people into returning home. The UN refugee agency has raised alarm over the situation, warning that many refugees are not returning voluntarily. Burundi says it expects more than 100,000 citizens to be repatriated by June under a bilateral agreement, but refugees and human rights organizations insist that many are being coerced after years living in exile.

Nairobi floods kill 10, sweep away 71 vehicles

Title: Nairobi floods kill 10, sweep away 71 vehicles
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: At least 10 people have lost their lives after severe flooding struck Nairobi, sweeping away 71 vehicles and submerging major roads. According to Regional Police Commander George Sedah, the torrential rains caused rivers to burst their banks, inundating homes, businesses, and several neighbourhoods across the Kenyan capital. Rescue teams continue to search affected areas as residents count their losses.

Nigeria’s disaster readiness under scrutiny

Title: Nigeria’s disaster readiness under scrutiny
Runtime: 1:09
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Communities hit by floods and natural disasters say help from Nigeria’s government arrives far too slowly. But what steps is the government taking to strengthen disaster response systems and protect affected citizens?
#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #foodcrisis #Nigeria #BolaTinubu #flooding

Title: Nairobi rocked by heavy floods
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Torrential rains unleashed severe flooding across parts of Nairobi, submerging major roads and sweeping away vehicles. Rising waters forced residents to wade and swim to safety as floodwaters surged into homes and mosques. The overflowing Nairobi River left entire neighbourhoods waterlogged and brought traffic to a standstill in several parts of the city. The Kenya Defence Forces Rapid Response Unit was deployed to help clear blocked roads, manage traffic and tow stranded cars.

East Africa's economy vulnerable as war rages in the Middle East

Title: East Africa's economy vulnerable as war rages in the Middle East
Runtime: 3:52
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The US-Israel war on Iran has spiked global oil prices and disrupted key routes like the Strait of Hormuz—hitting East Africa hard with surging fuel costs, inflation, and supply chain chaos in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and beyond. What can the country's leaders do to cushion their citizens from the war’s impact?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #IranWar #OilCrisis #EastAfricaEconomy #FuelPrices #MiddleEastConflict

Title: Ghana UN troops injured in Lebanon
Runtime: 1:03
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Two Ghanaian UN peacekeepers were critically wounded when their base in southern Lebanon came under fire amid fierce clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. Ghana says the rest of its contingent remains safe in underground shelters and has lodged a formal protest at the United Nations. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ghana #iran #lebanon #war

Africans rush to evacuate the Middle East

Title: Africans rush to evacuate the Middle East
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: As limited evacuation flights resume, several African governments are racing to bring students and citizens back home. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #kenya #southafrica #uganda #iran #israel #us

Title: Why are more Nigerians going hungry?
Runtime: 30:01
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Nigeria is racing against a growing hunger emergency as flooding and other natural disasters damage crops and disrupt food supplies. With up to 35 million people at risk, more than the populations of Ghana and Cameroon, concerns are rising as corruption allegations overshadow the ministry tasked with relief. In this episode of Under the Baobab, we speak to Nigeria’s Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, about the government’s response.
#dwthebaobab #dwafrica #nigeria #bolatinubu #foodcrisis

Despite being an agrarian nation, Nigeria struggles to produce enough food for its population.

Title: Despite being an agrarian nation, Nigeria struggles to produce enough food for its population.
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Nigeria’s domestic production continues to fall short as natural disasters, poverty, and funding leakages strain the system. But what is the government doing to mediate and find durable solutions to its food security challenges?
#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #foodcrisis #Nigeria #BolaTinubu #flooding

Boko Haram kills 9 Nigerian soldiers, abducts over 300 in Borno attacks

Title: Boko Haram kills 9 Nigerian soldiers, abducts over 300 in Borno attacks
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly killed nine Nigerian soldiers and abducted more than 300 people in coordinated attacks in the Gwoza area of Borno State.

Ghana defies global pressure on new gold royalty hike

Title: Ghana defies global pressure on new gold royalty hike
Runtime: 2:29
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Ghana is pushing ahead with a steep new sliding royalty scale for gold despite coordinated pressure from major powers, including the US and China, to stall the reform.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenyans demand return of Russian war recruits

Title: Kenyans demand return of Russian war recruits
Runtime: 1:09
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Kenyans protested in Nairobi demanding the return of men tricked into fighting for Russia's war in Ukraine. More than 1000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to join the Russian military. Families say they were promised civilian jobs.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Zimbabwe links fuel hike to war in the Middle East

Title: Zimbabwe links fuel hike to war in the Middle East
Runtime: 1:50
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe just hiked fuel prices, blaming the war in the Middle East. And this might just be the start, as the shockwaves hit African economies.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Can the army curb South Africa's organized crime wave?

Title: Can the army curb South Africa's organized crime wave?
Runtime: 25:18
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: As organized crime surges, South Africa is turning to the army for support. But can soldiers succeed where policing has struggled or is the country risking escalation? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to security strategist Andy Mashaile and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo.#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Can South Africa defeat organized crime by deploying soldiers?

Title: Can South Africa defeat organized crime by deploying soldiers?
Runtime: 1:22
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: South Africa has been grappling with severe organized crime for years, placing it among the world’s worst‑affected countries in terms of violent crime. President Ramaphosa announced plans to deploy the army to help tackle the crisis. But will militarization work? And what strategies can ensure lasting security? DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Andy Mashaile, a security strategist and retired Interpol ambassador, and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #southafrica #crime #ramaphosa #army

Title: Landslide claims 200 lives in DRC
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A landslide has claimed over 200 lives in eastern DRC. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #drc #lanslide

Somalia parliament endorses new Constitution

Title: Somalia parliament endorses new Constitution
Runtime: 2:06
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Somalia’s parliament has approved a new constitution aimed at strengthening democratic governance. The document will take legal effect once signed by the president. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #somalia

Rwanda to release nearly 1,900 prisoners

Title: Rwanda to release nearly 1,900 prisoners
Runtime: 0:27
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The Rwandan government has authorized the parole of at least 1,900 inmates. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica

Why Iran clash has put focus on the Strait of Hormuz

Title: Why Iran clash has put focus on the Strait of Hormuz
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint, effectively came to a halt over the weekend as several oil shippers and traders suspended energy shipments, amid safety concerns. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #oil #iran

GBV Series 3: Two women taking on GBV in Ghana and Kenya

Title: GBV Series 3: Two women taking on GBV in Ghana and Kenya
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: As technology fuels new forms of violence against women, Mercy Mutemi in Kenya and Dr. Angela Dwamena-Aboagye in Ghana push for accountability, justice, and healing for survivors. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #ghana #kenya #gbv #africa

Are South Africa's menstrual products putting users at risk?

Title: Are South Africa's menstrual products putting users at risk?
Runtime: 25:34
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A new study has detected hormone‑disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa. With links to infertility and other health risks, experts are urging tighter regulation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

From camp to captivity: The new crisis facing Tigray’s families

Title: From camp to captivity: The new crisis facing Tigray’s families
Runtime: 1:41
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: They escaped one war only to lose their children to traffickers. In Tigray’s Hitsats camp, parents desperately fundraise to free loved ones held in Libya, as thousands more attempt the same deadly route.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

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