DW Africa
Ethiopia says no expansionist ambitions
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- Ethiopia says no expansionist ambitions
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ethiopia says Red Sea access is a national priority while pledging respect for neighboring countries’ sovereignty. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- S.A after Cyril's State of the Nation Address
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- With water crises deepening, the economy stalling, and political tensions rising, South African watched this year’s SONA closely. While, Ramaphosa insisted that South Africa is “turning the corner,” activists, analysts, and opposition parties aren’t convinced. Tonight, Adwoa Domena speaks to Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Political analyst and DW's Thuso Khumalo. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #southafrica
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- Tinubu urges release of Riek Machar
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nigeria calls for the release of South Sudan’s vice president and renewed efforts to implement the peace agreement. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Meet Berlin's Zimbabwe-born football referee
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Komborerai Wilfred Chikwape is one of only a few Africans officiating in German grassroots football. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #zimbabwe
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- Wave of school fires displaces over 1,000 students in Ghana
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In just one week, a series of devastating fires swept through the dormitories of three senior high schools in northern Ghana, displacing more than 1,000 students. At Tolon SHS, 346 students lost nearly all their belongings, including mattresses, uniforms, books, and food. At NOBISCO, the situation was even more severe, with around 900 female students left without shelter after their dormitory was destroyed. A separate blaze at Pong Tamale SHS further compounded the crisis. Maxwell Suuk filed this report.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Century old tradition returns in Nigeria
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Thousands of fishermen have gathered in northwestern Nigeria for the annual Argungu Fishing Festival, a nearly century-old cultural event that celebrates traditional fishing practices and local heritage. The four-day festival on the Matan Fada River has grown into a global tourism attraction, drawing visitors and boosting the local economy while showcasing the cultural identity of Kebbi State.
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- Ceasefire in eastern DRC under focus
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Rwanda’s Interior Minister, Vincent Biruta, told DW at the Munich Security Conference that Kigali expects Burundi to take a balanced and impartial stance as it assumes the chairmanship of the African Union. His comments come amid heightened regional tensions involving Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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- South Africa battles corruption allegations, African nations at Winter Olympics
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- 26:18
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- As South Africa confronts allegations of organized crime at the heart of the state, one whistleblower has already paid the price. We look inside a corruption crisis shaking a nation. Plus, African nations double their presence at the Winter Olympics with 14 athletes competing for medals the continent has never won. We hear from the contenders on what’s holding them back and what could change that.
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- Ghana, Kenya pursue justice for secretly filmed women
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ghana’s government plans to pursue the extradition of a Russian national who secretly recorded women during his visit to the country and later posted the videos on social media. The videos, which have gone viral, show the man approaching various women in public places and allegedly persuading some to accompany him to his hotel room, where he is accused of engaging in sexual activity with them. Authorities in Ghana say his actions violate the country’s cybersecurity and privacy laws, stressing that he must be held accountable. In Kenya, similar demands are growing for authorities to take action after it emerged that he secretly filmed Kenyan women as well and shared the footage online. The incident has triggered widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about privacy violations, consent, and potential exploitation of the women involved.
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- Can unity work in Uganda politics?
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Why is Uganda's opposition unable to unite and work with the government? Uganda’s opposition has faced persistent obstacles that prevent it from uniting and make cooperation with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government exceedingly difficult.#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- SA deputy minister speaks in Munich
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes told DW at the Munich Security Conference that Pretoria remains committed to multilateralism and closer cooperation with Europe despite strained ties with the United States. Botes said South Africa would use its recent election to the African Union Peace and Security Council to deepen AU-EU security collaboration, defended the scaling down of troops in eastern DRC in line with UN adjustments, and confirmed plans for continued bilateral engagement with Washington, including a high-level visit later this year.
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- Bundesliga: Werder Bremen vs. Bayern Munic
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- 2:15:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Bundesliga is live as Werder Bremen faces Bayern Munich in a high‑intensity showdown. Werder Bremen is determined to defend its home turf, while Bayern Munich aims to build on last weekend’s strong performance and secure three crucial points in the title race. Who will come out on top?
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- 39th AU leaders' summit opens in Addis Ababa
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly has opened in Addis Ababa, with leaders unveiling this year’s theme on sustainable water and sanitation under Agenda 2063. The session will consider key reports and address major continental priorities, including peace and security, the situations in Sudan and South Sudan, regional integration, economic development, institutional reforms, and efforts to amplify Africa’s influence in global governance. Delegates are also engaging in high‑level discussions on financing gender equality, strengthening private‑sector involvement in the continent’s industrialisation and Agenda 2063, and advancing initiatives to improve health systems, child survival, and economic cooperation across Africa.
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- Museveni under scrutiny over activist’s arrest
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Did Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni order the arrest of prominent rights activist Sarah Bireete? The outspoken governance advocate says she was detained “for her own protection” — with authorities claiming her friends and family posed a threat to her safety.#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia#Uganda
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- African recruits fighting the war in Ukraine: Where's the AU?
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- 4:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- As reports grow of Africans lured into the Russia‑Ukraine conflict under false promises, civil society groups are pressuring the African Union to move beyond statements of concern and take concrete action to protect vulnerable citizens.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Merz at Munich conference
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cautioned that the traditional rules-based international order “no longer exists.” Addressing global leaders at the opening of the 2026 Munich Security Conference, he said the world has entered a new phase “shaped once again by power and great‑power rivalry.” Merz warned that “our freedom is not guaranteed” in this environment. He also acknowledged a “deep rift” between Europe and the United States and urged Europeans to prepare for possible “sacrifices.” Around 50 world leaders, including several from Africa, are expected to participate in this year’s event.
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- Malawi restricts ministerial travel as citizens debate austerity and public spending.
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Malawi President Peter Mutharika has restricted cabinet ministers and their deputies to one local trip per month. He has also ordered them to seek his approval for any additional essential travel, citing the need to curb rising public spending. The directive comes after public concern over frequent domestic trips by top officials, some reportedly making multiple visits within weeks, even as the government pushes austerity measures amid economic strain.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What Ghana’s cocoa price reduction means for chocolate
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, is cutting payments to farmers by nearly 30 percent as falling global prices strain the sector and leave its cocoa agency struggling with unsold stock and delayed payments. The move could ripple through the global chocolate industry, potentially affecting supply chains and influencing what consumers eventually pay for chocolate products.#DWAfricasocialMedia
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- Sarah Bireete talks about Uganda after Museveni's victory
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- 30:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Uganda has voted. But the battle over its future is far from over. What lies beneath President Yoweri Museveni ’s promise of stability —through the experience of one of his most outspoken critics, human rights advocate Sarah Bireete?
Topics Discussed:
-If critics are arrested before elections and released only after results are declared, can Uganda's electoral process truly be considered free and fair?
-When “stability” is the ruling party's central message, what does stability actually mean for ordinary Ugandans?
-Is dissent in Uganda being criminalized under the cover of privacy and security laws?
-When activists are charged for accessing voter data, is it a legal violation—or a political warning?
-Can courts appointed under a long-serving presidency truly operate independently in politically sensitive cases?
-What happens to civil society when its leaders are detained, offices restricted, and activities monitored?
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- Bireete defends herself after detention over allegations of sharing voter data without permission.
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ugandan activist Sarah Bireete has defended herself after being detained over allegations that she accessed and shared national voter data without authorization.The Electoral Commission claims the data was shared improperly. Bireete insists she acted within her mandate as an accredited election observer. Will she give up fighting for human rights and justice in Uganda?#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia#Uganda#Museveni
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- Uganda detains a security guard over the alleged rape and murder of TikToker Diana Namulinde.
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A 22-year-old Ugandan security guard has been remanded to Luzira Prison over the alleged rape and murder of TikTok content creator Diana Namulinde, also known as Diana SkyZ. Marvin Webisa appeared before the Kampala City Hall Court on charges of murder, rape and aggravated robbery after prosecutors said he was deployed at the apartment complex where Namulinde was found dead.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- US suspends $1.6bn health pact with Kenya pending court ruling
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The United States has suspended a $1.6 billion health cooperation agreement with Kenya after the High Court halted its implementation over concerns about data sharing, local media reported. The agreement, signed on 4 December 2025, was put on hold after Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspended the framework following public backlash over provisions allowing the transfer of health and personal data to the US. The US Embassy in Nairobi said the pact would be reworked once the court delivers a full determination.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa’s president deploys the army to combat organized crime
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of the army to support police in tackling organized crime and illegal mining, calling it the most immediate threat to the country’s democracy and economic development. Ramaphosa made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address in Cape Town.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Chaos erupts during Tundu Lissu's treason trial in Tanzania
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Proceedings in Tundu Lissu’s treason trial descended into turmoil at the High Court in Dar es Salaam after the opposition leader told judges he had been deprived of food while in custody and was too weak to continue his defence. Lissu, who is facing a charge that carries a mandatory death sentence, said authorities were using hunger against him.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- AI is changing radio — but can trust survive?
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- 27:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Radio has long been one of the world's most trusted media: intimate, human, and rooted in real voices. But as Artificial Intelligence becomes more advanced, the line between authentic and synthetic audio is blurring.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda: Concern over rising violence against women
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The killing of a senior Uganda Christian University official fuels public anger after a similar case weeks earlier.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tanzania’s Suluhu Hassan marks 100 days of her second term
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- As President Samia Suluhu Hassan reaches 100 days into her second term, her leadership is under scrutiny amid post‑election tensions and her promise to reunite Tanzania.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Cyclone Gezani kills 31 in Madagascar
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 31 people in Madagascar after slamming into the island with winds of up to 185 kilometers per hour, ripping roofs from homes and plunging entire neighborhoods into darkness.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- AI is entering radio — but how will it affect trust and authenticity?
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- As the world marks World Radio Day, UNESCO is urging media houses to remember one thing: AI is a tool, not a real voice. Yet with synthetic voices becoming harder to distinguish from real presenters, many listeners are asking how they can trust what they hear. On today's AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with DW's Editorial AI Manager Jasper Steinlein in Berlin and DW reporter Eric Mawuena in Accra about how AI is reshaping radio — from content production to ethics to the bond between presenters and audiences. What happens when the most intimate medium meets the world's fastest‑moving technology?
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- South Africa protest targets mining giant exit plans
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Mining-affected communities in South Africa are marching to Anglo American’s offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg, with one clear message: “No exit without community justice.” The mining giant is restructuring after more than a century of operations. But activists say communities have been left with polluted land and water, unfinished housing projects, job losses, and struggling local economies.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Somalia wins seat on AU Peace Council
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Somalia has secured a two-year seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council — a major diplomatic win. Many see it as recognition of the country’s long fight against al-Shabaab and its efforts to rebuild after decades of conflict.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Borussia Dortmund invests Ghana's emerging players
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Many young players in Ghana, where football is a national passion, dream of going professional. German football powerhouse Borussia Dortmund has launched a youth academy in Accra to help nurture their talent.
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- With AGOA under strain, South Africa’s trade loyalties are beginning to shift.
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- 25:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- For nearly two decades, South Africa has balanced its trade relationships between the United States and China. While China became its largest trading partner in 2008, Washington remained crucial through AGOA, which grants duty‑free access to the US market. Now, rising tariffs, diplomatic tension, and an uncertain AGOA extension are putting that relationship under pressure. At the same time, China is deepening its economic engagement across the continent, offering investment, predictability, and political alignment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is South Africa shifting toward China — and what does that mean for its relations with the US?
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- South Africa is facing one of its biggest economic dilemmas in decades. With US–South Africa trade ties strained by rising tariffs and an uncertain AGOA extension, China is stepping in with duty‑free access and massive investment. Is Pretoria preparing a strategic pivot? And what would that mean for businesses, workers, and the country’s global alliances?
On this AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr. Emmanuel Matambo from the Centre for Africa‑China Studies and DW’s Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg to unpack the shifting power dynamics — and what South Africans themselves are saying on the ground.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe’s cabinet backs plan to extend Mnangagwa’s tenure to 2030
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Zimbabwe’s cabinet has endorsed proposed constitutional changes that would lengthen the presidential term and shift the selection of the head of state from a direct popular vote to a parliamentary process. The proposal now heads to parliament for debate.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Johannesburg residents protest water shortages
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Johannesburg residents are protesting after weeks without running water in several suburbs, accusing city authorities of failing to address what they say has become a full‑blown crisis.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigerian lawmakers approve real-time online election results
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nigeria’s Senate has approved amendments to the electoral law permitting electronic transmission of polling‑unit results, while retaining manually signed forms as a backup in case of technical failures.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Women with disabilities face rising sexual abuse in Cameroon
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Women living with different types of disabilities are increasingly becoming targets of sexual abuse in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions as the conflict there drags on. Rights advocates are demanding stronger protection measures for survivors and justice for the perpetrators.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Frequent attacks, mass abductions, and rising banditry — can Nigeria break the cycle of insecurity?
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- 25:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Faced with growing insecurity, the Nigerian government has welcomed the United States' offer of security assistance. US troops are now helping with intelligence gathering as Nigeria deploys its own forces to affected areas. While some see the cooperation as a necessary response to an overstretched security system, others raise concerns about sovereignty and long-term dependence.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tanzania opposition demands leader's release
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party says its jailed chairman, Tundu Lissu, must be released unconditionally, and not only if he agrees to leave the country.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Somalia, South Sudan rank lowest on Global Corruption Index
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index once again places Somalia and South Sudan at the bottom of the global ranking. Meanwhile, Seychelles and Cabo Verde lead the continent with 68 and 62 points out of 100. Rwanda and Botswana also remain among Africa’s strongest performers.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Washington has sent troops to support Nigeria — but how far can foreign help go?
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nigeria is facing one of its most turbulent security periods in recent years. From extremist violence to mass abductions and the killing of nearly 170 people in Kwara state, the country is struggling to contain a crisis that keeps worsening. On this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with security expert Fola Aina and DW’s Ben Adam Shemang unpack why the crisis persists and what it will take for Nigeria to restore security.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ethiopia accused of aiding Sudan’s RSF
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ethiopia is facing new allegations of involvement in Sudan's civil war. Here's what Reuters uncovered.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- From years of economic turmoil to 4.1% inflation — is Zimbabwe’s economy out of the woods?
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- 25:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- After decades of economic instability and soaring prices, Zimbabwe has reached a significant milestone: inflation has fallen to single digits for the first time in nearly 40 years. Official data shows inflation at 4.1% in January 2026, down sharply from the previous month. What’s behind the progress?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ugandan minister condemns Bobi Wine home raid
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Uganda’s information minister has criticized a military operation targeting opposition leader Bobi Wine, calling it unjustified and saying Wine did nothing wrong.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe’s inflation rate has dropped to a single digit for the first time in nearly four decades.
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation for the first time since the late 1980s, with official figures showing a drop to 4.1% in January 2026. For a country long associated with runaway inflation, the sudden decline has surprised many. On today’s AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with economist Happiness Zengeni and DW’s correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Harare to examine how this turnaround happened, what authorities say is behind it, and whether ordinary Zimbabweans are feeling the change or if the gains would be short-lived.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tanzania repositions regionally with Museveni's state visit
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- After months of quiet diplomatic isolation, Tanzania hosts President Museveni in a high‑profile visit watched closely across East Africa. Analysts say the timing could reshape regional alliances — and send a message at home.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of aggression
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Addis Ababa says Eritrean troops crossed the border and backed rebel fighters. Asmara denies it — but tensions are rising again.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can we trust election observers?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- When official election reports sound rosy but citizens on the ground tell a different story, who should you believe? Dr. Fomunyoh talks about the limits of international observer missions, the rise of citizen election monitors with smartphones and courage, and how local and international observers can – and must – work together to call bad elections what they really are. DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #election #democracy
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- South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in Congo
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing an end to nearly three decades of military involvement. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the drawdown, set to be completed by the end of 2026, is part of efforts to redirect the country’s military resources. He added that while the troops will depart, South Africa remains committed to supporting peace initiatives in Congo through diplomatic channels.
