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UK tightens visa rules for certain countries

Title: UK tightens visa rules for certain countries
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The UK government says it will stop issuing visas for people from certain countries as part of a crackdown on migration. Officials argue the move targets visa abuse and irregular migration, but critics warn it could unfairly affect students, workers and families hoping to travel to Britain.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Sudan accuses Ethiopia of involvement in its civil War

Title: Sudan accuses Ethiopia of involvement in its civil War
Runtime: 1:43
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Sudan accuses Ethiopia of backing cross‑border drone strikes as its civil war risks pulling in regional powers.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

A new study has detected hormone‑disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa.

Title: A new study has detected hormone‑disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa.
Runtime: 0:50
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A new University of the Free State study has detected hormone‑disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa. Researchers warn that long‑term exposure to these substances has been linked to hormonal imbalances, fertility issues, endometriosis, and certain cancers. Endometriosis and PCOS are already major health concerns in South Africa — with the Health Department estimating that 1 in 5 women live with polycystic ovary syndrome. So what must be done to regulate these products and safeguard users? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Professor Deon Visser, a chemistry professor at the University of the Free State who is one of the study’s researchers, and DW's Dianne Hawker Kalubi.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Middle East conflict is straining Africa

Title: President Cyril Ramaphosa says Middle East conflict is straining Africa
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the conflict in the Middle East is placing pressure on the African continent.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria signs $1.3 billion investment deal with AFC

Title: Nigeria signs $1.3 billion investment deal with AFC
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The government of Nigeria says it has entered into a $1.3 billion agreement with the Africa Finance Corporation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Is the Anglican church headed for a split?

Title: Is the Anglican church headed for a split?
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The Church of England is preparing for a historic moment as Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. But in Nigeria, where Anglicanism has one of its largest and most conservative followings, not everyone welcomes the shift.#DWAfricaSocial

Flights disrupted by Middle East airspace closures

Title: Flights disrupted by Middle East airspace closures
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Due to the US-Israel war with Iran, multiple airspaces and international hubs have been closed. This has left thousands of travelers stranded, both in the region and around the world. #DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwtravel

As the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, Africa faces mounting economic strain

Title: As the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, Africa faces mounting economic strain
Runtime: 25:03
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The escalating the US-Israel war with Iran is reshaping Africa's economic and security landscape. The continent is feeling the impact through disrupted shipping routes, rising fuel costs, pressure on oil-importing economies, and growing security vulnerabilities as global powers reposition themselves.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

From fuel prices to shipping routes, the US-Israel war with Iran is reshaping Africa’s economy

Title: From fuel prices to shipping routes, the US-Israel war with Iran is reshaping Africa’s economy
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The US-Israel war with Iran is sending ripple effects far beyond the Middle East. Across Africa, fuel prices are rising, energy markets are tightening, and shipping delays are disrupting trade. On this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Prof. Anthony Kila and DW’s Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos about the economic shocks, strategic risks, and why Africa cannot afford to ignore this conflict.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Rwanda pushes back against US sanctions
Runtime: 2:28
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Rwanda is accusing the US of misrepresenting the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after the US sanctioned the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) over its direct support for the M23 rebels operating in Congo - a clear violation of the peace accord brokered by Donald Trump last year.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Zimbabwe starts releasing 4,000 inmates
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe has begun freeing at least 4,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty aimed at easing overcrowding in its correctional facilities.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria’s debt brides battle for their futures

Title: Nigeria’s debt brides battle for their futures
Runtime: 3:49
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: In parts of Nigeria’s Cross River State, young girls are still being forced into marriage as a way for families to settle debts — a practice known locally as “money marriage.” Although outlawed, the tradition persists. Activists are now pushing to eradicate it completely and help survivors reclaim their lives.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Malawi bans dual practice for public health workers — crisis ahead?

Title: Malawi bans dual practice for public health workers — crisis ahead?
Runtime: 25:34
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Malawi has introduced a nationwide ban preventing public health workers from owning or operating private clinics, following revelations of corruption in public hospitals. The government argues the move is necessary to protect patients, but many doctors say it ignores deeper issues like low pay, weak oversight, and poor management.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

AU reps at UNSC urge calm in Middle East crisis

Title: AU reps at UNSC urge calm in Middle East crisis
Runtime: 2:00
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Africa’s three representatives on the UN Security Council have appealed for restraint as conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Attack in South Sudan claims 122 lives
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: An attack by unidentified gunmen in a South Sudanese town has claimed 122 lives, including dozens of civilians.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: African leaders urge calm amid Iran war
Runtime: 3:09
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Missile strikes between Iran, Israel and the US intensify as African nations urge de-escalation. Meanwhile, US warplanes crashed in Kuwait, and major Middle Eastern airports shut down, leaving thousands stranded.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #iran #africa

Malawi has banned public health workers from running private clinics — will it curb corruption?

Title: Malawi has banned public health workers from running private clinics — will it curb corruption?
Runtime: 1:09
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Malawi has banned health workers from holding dual roles in public and private facilities, aiming to curb corruption and boost accountability. Doctors say the move could hurt care and plan to challenge it.
DW's Eddy Micah Jr speaks with health analyst Maziko Matemba and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha in Malawi.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ruto condemns escalation of conflict in Middle East

Title: Ruto condemns escalation of conflict in Middle East
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Kenya’s President William Ruto has criticized the escalating conflict in the Middle East and called for urgent de-escalation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Global oil prices surge amid Iran conflict

Title: Global oil prices surge amid Iran conflict
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Oil prices have jumped amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns among African analysts about looming increases in fuel costs for consumers. #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Malawi’s ‘gold fever’: Authorities scramble to contain illegal mines

Title: Malawi’s ‘gold fever’: Authorities scramble to contain illegal mines
Runtime: 3:29
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A silent gold rush is tearing through Malawi. As illegal miners dig deeper, the environmental toll rises — and so does desperation among locals who say mining is their only way to survive.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Questions mount over Bio’s quiet engagement with Sahel military leaders.

Title: Questions mount over Bio’s quiet engagement with Sahel military leaders.
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Is Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio chasing quick wins or real solutions in West Africa’s coup belt? Eight months into his role as ECOWAS chair, he’s held a series of closed‑door meetings with junta leaders. But what is he actually achieving?#DWTheBaobab, #SierraLeone #PresidentMadaBio #MohamedJuldehJalloh #UnderTheBaobab #Sahel

Six people have died after a helicopter crashed and erupted into flames in Nandi County in Kenya.

Title: Six people have died after a helicopter crashed and erupted into flames in Nandi County in Kenya.
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Local media report that the aircraft attempted an emergency landing before it caught fire, all six occupants were killed in the incident. Among the victims is Johana Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05

Title: Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05
Runtime: 2:10:31
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The Bundesliga continues with Matchday 24 as Bayer 04 Leverkusen face 1. FSV Mainz 05 in a crucial clash. Leverkusen will look to capitalize on home advantage, while Mainz aim to secure valuable points on the road as the season enters a decisive phase.#DWSports

Title: AU urges calm after Iran strikes
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The African Union is urging an immediate de‑escalation of rising tensions in the Middle East after renewed US‑Israeli strikes on Iran prompted heightened security alerts across the Gulf region.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Zimbabwe: US health deal undermines Sovereignty

Title: Zimbabwe: US health deal undermines Sovereignty
Runtime: 26:02
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The US is reshaping its global health policy, and Africa is feeling the impact. Seventeen countries, including Kenya and Nigeria, have signed new US healthcare deals tying funding to concessions. A Kenyan court has halted their deal, while Zimbabwe's goverment has rejected the option outright, risking vital HIV treatment support.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Guinea releases 16 Sierra Leonean security officers after talks over a long-running border dispute.

Title: Guinea releases 16 Sierra Leonean security officers after talks over a long-running border dispute.
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Guinea has released 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers and police officers detained during a border dispute, following talks led by Sierra Leone’s foreign minister Alhaji Timothy Kabba in Conakry. The countries share a more than 700 km border and have a long-running dispute centered on the village of Yenga.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

New Study flags chemicals in SA sanitary pads

Title: New Study flags chemicals in SA sanitary pads
Runtime: 4:47
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A new South African study has uncovered hormone‑disrupting chemicals in popular sanitary products and pantyliners. What does this mean for women’s long‑term health and consumer safety?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Zimbabwe halts raw mineral exports
Runtime: 1:38
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe’s raw mineral export ban is driving lithium price concerns and reshaping global supply chains.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Mass graves found in eastern DRC
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Mass graves with at least 171 bodies are discovered in eastern DR Congo amid ongoing conflict. #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Is Maada Bio rejecting Sierra Leone
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Sierra Leone holds the ECOWAS chair, and President Julius Maada Bio has been busy courting Sahel junta leaders. But as he focuses on regional diplomacy, is he neglecting Sierra Leone’s pressing issues at home?#DWTheBaobab, #SierraLeone #PresidentMadaBio #MohamedJuldehJalloh #UnderTheBaobab #Sahel

Can Sierra Leone lead in the Sahel while fixing home?

Title: Can Sierra Leone lead in the Sahel while fixing home?
Runtime: 30:00
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: West Africa is at a crossroads. Military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have shaken ECOWAS and raised urgent questions about constitutional order in the Sahel. Sierra Leone has positioned itself as an active diplomatic voice, engaging leaders across the region and calling for stability. But leadership abroad raises questions at home.

Production Team
• Hosts: George Okachi & Mimi Mefo Newuh
• Guest: Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Vice Presdent, Sierra Leone
• Vox Pops: Murtala Kamala– Sierra Leone
Local recording
• Producers: Silja Fröhlich, Okeri Ngutjinazo, Wanjiku Mwaura, Bouba Jalloh, Cai Nebe & Eunice Wanjiru.
• Executive Producers: Asumpta Lattus

#DWTheBaobab, #SierraLeone #PresidentMadaBio #MohamedJuldehJalloh #UnderTheBaobab #Sahel

Nigeria’s opposition pushback on electoral reforms

Title: Nigeria’s opposition pushback on electoral reforms
Runtime: 2:30
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: With Nigeria preparing for crucial general elections next year, political tensions are already rising. Key opposition figures are criticizing a newly passed electoral reform law meant to shape how the vote will be conducted. #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: 55 Ghanaians killed in Ukraine war
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Ghana confirms 55 citizens killed in the Ukraine war and plans a crackdown on illegal recruitment networks. #dwafricasocialmedia

Kenyan TikToker arrested over Ruto video

Title: Kenyan TikToker arrested over Ruto video
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The arrest of Peter Maingi Kimani, accused of posting a threatening video, has intensified debate over free speech and online limits in Kenya. #dwafricasocialmedia

Can Sierra Leone restore constitutional rule in the Sahel?

Title: Can Sierra Leone restore constitutional rule in the Sahel?
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: ECOWAS has taken heat for its weak response to the Sahel coups — and former chair Bola Tinubu never engaged the junta leaders. Now, eight months into his term, what is the current chair, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, doing differently to bring the coup states back into the fold? #DWTheBaobab, #SierraLeone #PresidentMadaBio #MohamedJuldehJalloh #UnderTheBaobab #Sahel

Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV‑free future

Title: Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV‑free future
Runtime: 2:42
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe, one of Southern Africa’s hardest‑hit countries, is taking a bold step in HIV prevention. The nation has now joined Zambia, Kenya and Eswatini in deploying Lenacapavir — an injection taken just twice a year to help protect communities most at risk.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

EU lifts sanctions on Zimbabwe — What next?

Title: EU lifts sanctions on Zimbabwe — What next?
Runtime: 25:47
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: After more than two decades of travel bans, asset freezes, and diplomatic strain, the EU has removed most of its targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe. The move marks a major reset in relations, but its impact remains uncertain. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with political analyst Gibson Nyikadzino and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri.#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Pope Leo XIV launches 10‑day Africa tour or Pope Leo XIV to embark on Africa tour

Title: Pope Leo XIV launches 10‑day Africa tour or Pope Leo XIV to embark on Africa tour
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April during his first pastoral trip to the continent.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why African countries are pushing back against a US health deal

Title: Why African countries are pushing back against a US health deal
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe and Zambia are turning down major US health aid packages over concerns about sovereignty and data privacy. What does this growing assertiveness mean for Africa’s international partnerships?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Can minerals offer lure Trump to recognize Somaliland?

Title: Can minerals offer lure Trump to recognize Somaliland?
Runtime: 2:36
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Somaliland is raising the geopolitical stakes by offering the United States exclusive mineral rights and access to military bases. The breakaway nation, so far only recognized by Israel, is betting everything on a bold new path to international recognition.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

The EU has lifted most of its sanctions on Zimbabwe — but will it change anything on the ground?

Title: The EU has lifted most of its sanctions on Zimbabwe — but will it change anything on the ground?
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: For more than twenty years, Zimbabwe lived under European Union sanctions — travel bans, asset freezes, and diplomatic restrictions that shaped its politics, economy, and global reputation. Now, the EU has lifted most of those measures, signaling a shift in its relationship with Harare. But is this the breakthrough Zimbabwe has been waiting for?
On today’s AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with political analyst Gibson Nyikadzino and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri to unpack what this new chapter means.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

US freeze on vaccine funding sparks concern in Africa

Title: US freeze on vaccine funding sparks concern in Africa
Runtime: 2:31
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A US decision to halt Gavi funding over a disputed vaccine ingredient threatens immunization efforts that safeguard millions of African mothers and infants.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ghana's cocoa sector is under pressure — what triggered its 28% producer price cut?

Title: Ghana's cocoa sector is under pressure — what triggered its 28% producer price cut?
Runtime: 25:27
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Ghana’s cocoa industry is facing a major shake-up after the government slashed the producer price by 28%. It's a heavy blow for many of the country's 800,000 cocoa farmers. But officials say they were forced into the decision after global cocoa prices plunged from over $7,000 to around $4,000 per ton, leaving the local guaranteed pricing system out of sync with the international market.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: 6.5 million hit by Somalia drought
Runtime: 1:51
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: More than 6.5 million people in Somalia have been affected by severe drought, with 2 million in urgent need of food and water assistance, according to the country’s Disaster Management Agency. Officials warn that 1.84 million children under five could face acute malnutrition in 2026 as below-average rainfall worsens food insecurity, kills livestock, and deepens a regional crisis affecting parts of Ethiopia and Kenya.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

US Congress: Nigeria 'deadliest place to be a Christian'

Title: US Congress: Nigeria 'deadliest place to be a Christian'
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A Washington report says Nigeria is the world’s deadliest country for Christians, citing violence and religious freedom concerns.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria denies ransom payment to Boko Haram for captives

Title: Nigeria denies ransom payment to Boko Haram for captives
Runtime: 3:08
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Amid widespread speculation that a sizable ransom secured the release of kidnapped pupils, the Nigerian government maintains that no financial transaction occurred.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why did Ghana cut the price of cocoa by 28% — and what does it mean for farmers?

Title: Why did Ghana cut the price of cocoa by 28% — and what does it mean for farmers?
Runtime: 1:10
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing one of its toughest challenges in years. The government's decision to cut the producer price by 28% has left many of the country's 800,000 cocoa farmers feeling betrayed. In today's AfricaLink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Nana Aduna II, spokesperson for the Ghana National Association of Cocoa Farmers, and DW correspondent Eric Mawuena Egbeta to unpack the crisis and what this means for the future of Ghana's cocoa economy.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Human Rights Watch says South Africa is failing to protect whistleblowers exposing corruption.

Title: Human Rights Watch says South Africa is failing to protect whistleblowers exposing corruption.
Runtime: 1:41
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: A Human Rights Watch report says South African authorities are repeatedly failing to protect whistleblowers who expose corruption, citing killings and retaliation as evidence of a growing crisis.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Sudan’s military leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al Burhan announces “smart army” vision

Title: Sudan’s military leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al Burhan announces “smart army” vision
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Sudan’s leader Gen. Burhan reveals a new high tech military strategy — including drones and advanced air defenses — following an RSF drone strike on Kordofan University.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya is to reopen its border with Somalia after 15 years — but security concerns remain

Title: Kenya is to reopen its border with Somalia after 15 years — but security concerns remain
Runtime: 25:18
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Kenya plans to reopen key border crossings with Somalia 15 years after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab extremists forced its closure. The move that is intended to boost trade and reunite families has sparked security concerns..#DWAfricaSocialMedia

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