DW Africa
UK hosts Nigeria amid colonial reckoning
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- UK hosts Nigeria amid colonial reckoning
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Britain’s King Charles III will welcome Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for a state visit in March — the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years — at a time when conversations about colonial responsibility are intensifying. The visit, set to take place at Windsor Castle, will center on diplomacy, trade, and Commonwealth relations. But it also comes as African countries step up calls for former colonial powers to confront historic injustices, following a recent UK court ruling awarding compensation over the 1949 killing of Nigerian miners. As the leaders meet, a key question lingers: will the legacy of empire surface behind the palace walls?
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- Facts about the Somali community in Minneapolis
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Somali-American population in the Minneapolis area is one of the largest groups of Africans in the US. They have come under attack by President Donald Trump, who has threatened to end their Temporary Protected Status.
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- Crucial Bundesliga battle: Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
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- 2:15:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Bundesliga action is live as Wolfsburg takes on Borussia Dortmund in a fast, high-intensity clash. Wolfsburg are battling to defend home ground, while Dortmund press forward with speed and attacking confidence as they chase crucial points in the title and European qualification race. Who do you think will take the win?#DWAfrica
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- Samia hosts Museveni in Dar es Salaam
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Tanzania and Uganda’s presidents meet in Dar es Salaam following their recent election wins.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Poetry creates safe space in The Gambia
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In The Gambia, a monthly Open Mic gathering is giving young poets a safe space to speak freely on politics, Pan-Africanism, women’s empowerment, corruption, and other issues often pushed to the margins of public debate. Organisers say the platform allows youth to express lived experiences honestly, challenge social norms, and connect with audiences through spoken word rooted in everyday realities.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- From toxic mines to fashion and music milestones in Africa
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- 26:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Decades after a British colonial mine closed in Zambia, toxic dust continues to contaminate one town and poison its residents. DW’s special correspondent meets the people seeking justice. Plus, Kenya’s top designers unveil upcycled creations at Nairobi Fashion Week. And Fela Kuti becomes the first African to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. #DWAfrica
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- Kenya starts exit from Haiti mission
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Kenya has begun scaling down its police presence in Haiti as the mandate of the Kenya‑led Multinational Security Support Mission comes to an end. Officials say Nairobi has successfully stabilized key areas and strengthened the capacity of the Haitian National Police.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- A snakebite that exposed cracks in Nigeria’s health system
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- When aspiring singer Ifunanya “Nanyah” Nwangene was bitten by a cobra in her Abuja home, she fought desperately for her life. But the real danger wasn't the snake — it was a health system that couldn’t save her. Her final hours expose cracks many Nigerians already know too well. Can the country finally fix them? #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambia president embraces Ghanaian attire
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Zambia’s president has said he intends to order a Ghanaian traditional smock after the garment sparked an online debate. The discussion began when Ghana’s President John Mahama wore the smock during a state visit, leading some Zambians to mistakenly identify it as a women’s blouse.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Mahama earns praise after preventing Zambian woman from falling
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ghana’s President, John Mahama, is receiving widespread praise online after demonstrating impressive alertness and agility to prevent a Zambian woman from falling. During a photo session at the end of his state visit to Zambia, Mahama quickly reached out to steady a woman who was climbing the podium to take a picture with him and his Zambian counterpart. The moment has sparked online conversations about his attentiveness and swift response.
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- UK ordered to compensate families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed in 1949
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A Nigerian high court has directed the British government to pay £420 million in total compensation to the families of 21 coal miners killed by colonial authorities in 1949. The court ruled that the British colonial administration bears responsibility for the massacre.#DWAfricaSociaMedia
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- Is Africa's democracy broken?
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- 30:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Africa has witnessed a troubling pattern: elections overshadowed by allegations of fraud, rising post-electoral violence, crackdowns on dissent, and leaders clinging to power for decades. From Cameroon to Uganda, Tanzania and beyond, citizens and opposition movements cry foul while international observers warn of democratic backsliding. But are they doing enough?
Topics Discussed:
-If elections no longer reflect the will of the people, what do countries like Cameroon and Uganda truly deserve instead?
-When citizens continue voting despite deep mistrust, are elections becoming an empty tradition rather than a tool of sovereignty?
-Why are elections failing to produce meaningful change in countries ruled by long-serving leaders and entrenched autocrats?
-As faith in the ballot collapses, where does the citizen's voice go?
-Are Africans voting because they believe in the process—or simply because it is expected of...
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- All worshippers abducted during January church attacks in northern Nigeria have now been freed
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- All worshippers abducted during January attacks on churches in northern Nigeria have now been freed, with more than 200 people rescued or accounted for after security operations in Kaduna state, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. The group said those seized by gunmen during the raids have been released without ransom, following weeks of conflicting accounts between church leaders and police over the kidnappings.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Is democracy ‘foreign’ to Africa?
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Is democracy a Western import that just doesn’t fit Africa – or is that exactly what autocrats want you to believe? Dr. Fomunyoh dismantles the ‘foreign concept’ myth, shows how Africans have always valued freedom, rights and independent courts, and explains why some leaders are desperate to brand democracy as ‘un‑African’ to stay in power.#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #election #democracy
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- Ghana minister defends Mahama’s choice of Fugu
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has defended President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to wear a traditional Ghanaian smock — commonly known as fugu or batakari — during his state visit to Zambia. This comes after some Zambians mocked the attire, referring to it as a “blouse.”#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Democracy on life support in Africa?
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In countries like Cameroon, Uganda and Tanzania, democracy is ‘on life support’ – but does that mean we should give up on elections or fight to fix them? Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh breaks down how autocrats hollow out the vote, why Africans still need free and fair elections for real development, and what ‘more democracy, not less’ actually looks like on the ground.#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #election #democracy
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- Malawi deports Ethiopian migrants
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Malawi is intensifying deportations as concerns grow over undocumented migration and human trafficking routes. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #malawi
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- Malawi: Paternity test push sparks tension
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- 25:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A surge in paternity testing is catching Malawians off guard and raising fears of family rifts. Why are clinics urging more tests, and what does this trend mean for trust and modern relationships? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena unpacks controversy and what’s driving it with Caswell Mkanda a family counsellor and DW’s Chimwemwe Padatha in Lilongwe. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #malawi
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- Ugandan police detain 3 over killing of TikTok star
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ugandan police have detained three people in connection with the death of 24-year-old TikTok personality Diana Namulinde, popularly known online as Skys or RichWife. Namulinde was found strangled in her apartment in Kyanja, Kampala, after friends grew concerned and went to check on her. Investigators say they recovered key evidence from the scene, including items reportedly found with a security guard who is now among those in custody. Police are treating the case as aggravated robbery and murder as detectives work to piece together the influencer’s final moments.
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- Nigeria deploys army after armed groups kill nearly 200 villagers
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of the military to Kwara State following attacks by armed groups that left nearly 200 people dead. The incident has devastated communities and underscored Nigeria’s ongoing struggle with insecurity. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- What’s driving Malawi’s DNA testing surge?
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- An aggressive push for paternity tests is sweeping Malawi, catching many by surprise and stirring fears of broken homes. With clinics urging couples to get tested and counsellors calling for caution, Malawians are questioning what this trend means for trust, culture, and modern family life. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena unpacks controversy and what’s driving it with Caswell Mkanda a family counsellor and DW’s Chimwemwe Padatha in Lilongwe. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #malawi
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- Cameroon port gridlock hits regional trade
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A dispute at Douala seaport has stalled cargo clearance, disrupting trade for Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #cameroon
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- 2026 Winter Olympics: How Africa is making its mark
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Eight African nations are flying the continent’s flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, with athletes competing across several disciplines. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #africa
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- Ghana–Zambia banter sparks laughter online
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ghanaian and Zambian social media users traded jokes after a traditional outfit worn by Ghana’s president sparked a cross-border cultural debate. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #ghana #zambia
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- 60,000 refugees at Dzaleka face crisis
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Over 60,000 refugees at Dzaleka camp in Malawi face a growing crisis #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #refugees #malawi
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- Can Fela Kuti's Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award inspire African artists
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- 25:09
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nearly three decades after his passing, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti becomes the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy as a musical and political trailblazer. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to Adegboyega Oyedele, a.k.a AfroLogic, he's a renowned Afrobeat musical and cultural curator and DW's Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #nigeria
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- Trump signs law extending AGOA trade agreement
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- US President Donald Trump has signed legislation extending the AGOA trade agreement — an action that may ease concerns among many African countries that rely on the program. The failure to extend the deal last year disrupted trade and put thousands of African jobs at risk. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #agoa #trump
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- Why is Fela Kuti's Grammy significant?
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nearly three decades after his passing, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti becomes the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy as a musical and political trailblazer. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to Adegboyega Oyedele, a.k.a AfroLogic, he's a renowned Afrobeat musical and cultural curator and DW's Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #nigeria
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- US deploys ground troops to Nigeria
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The United States has deployed ground forces to Nigeria to support the country’s fight against armed groups that have increasingly targeted civilians. The deployment comes just months after President Donald Trump authorized an airstrike in Nigeria against militants he said were killing Christians. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria #trump
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- Tanzanian drug kingpin 'arrested' in Zambia
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Zambia arrests 'notorious' Tanzanian drug kingpin — report #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #zambia
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- 162 people killed by bandits in Nigeria
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- 162 people have been killed by bandits in Nigeria’s Kwara state. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- DA leader says he is not seeking re-election
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- DA leader, John Steenhuisen announces that he will not seek re-election for a third term. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #southafrica
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- Is a civil war brewing is South Sudan?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- South Sudan could be sliding back into a civil war following the country’s worsening political situation after the detention and trial of former Vice President Riek Machar. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #southsudan #war #peace
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- Why is Africa pushing for a World Parliament?
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- 25:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A new survey spanning 101 countries shows growing interest for a citizen‑elected World Parliament, especially among youth and communities that feel left out of national politics. With support strongest in Sub‑Saharan Africa, is the world quietly warming to global democracy? Eddy Micah jr. speaks to Andreas Bummel, Executive Director of Democracy Without Borders and DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #africa
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- Ghana to rename Kotoka International Airport
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Ghanaian government has announced plans to rename Kotoka International Airport, the country’s main aviation hub, to Accra International Airport. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #africa #ghana
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- Is the world ready for a World Parliament?
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A massive new global survey spanning 101 countries suggests growing public appetite for a citizen‑elected World Parliament — with support especially strong among young people and regions that feel sidelined in national politics. The findings show that 40% of respondents back the idea, compared to 27% opposed, and a sizeable group still undecided. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Andreas Bummel, Executive Director of Democracy Without Borders, and DW’s Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos to unpack why Africa is emerging as a key driver of this trend, and what a future world parliament could actually look like. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Ghana pauses citizenship applications for people of African descent
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ghana has temporarily suspended the processing of citizenship applications from people of African descent, saying the move is intended to overhaul and streamline the system. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica #ghana #citizenship #diaspora
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- Uganda drops charges in first case under new anti-LGBTQ law
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A Ugandan court has released the first person prosecuted under the country’s anti‑LGBTQ law. The suspect, initially charged with “aggravated homosexuality,” had been in detention for nearly a year.
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- DA leader to withdraw from part leadership
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- South Africa’s DA leader is expected to quit the party’s leadership contest as internal tensions rise. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #southafrica
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- Kenya bans decorative use of banknotes
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Kenya’s central bank has warned Kenyans against using banknotes for decorative purposes, including cash flower bouquets and ornamental displays.#dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #kenya #notes
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- Trump claims a Christian genocide is taking place in Nigeria – Is he right?
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The abduction of more than 160 churchgoers in Nigeria fuels the US government’s claim that Christians are being persecuted. What are the facts? #dwafricasocialmedia #nigeria #trump #christian
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- UK's Yvette Cooper visits Ethiopia
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper visited Ethiopia on Monday, focusing on addressing the growing migration flow from the Horn of Africa to the United Kingdom. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica #uk #ethiopia
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- Can Southern Africa break the flood cycle?
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- 25:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Weeks of torrential rains have battered Southern Africa, claiming more than 200 people and displacing over 400,000 across Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. As swollen rivers swept through communities, washing away homes, roads, and bridges, is there a way out? DW's Eddy Micah jr speaks with Jasper Knight, a climatologist at Witwatersrand University and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #malawi #mozambique #southafrica #flood #floods
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- Epstein files ‘link’ Zuma to London dinner
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Jacob Zuma Foundation has denied any impropriety between the former South African president’s involvement with the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica #southafrica #epsteinfiles
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- Trump says he will sue Trevor Noah for his Grammy joke
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah for a joke he made about him at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica #trump #grammys
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- Death of Promising Nigerian Singer Sparks Nationwide Outrage
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nigerians are expressing anger and frustration following the death of a young singer who was unable to access lifesaving snake antivenom at multiple hospitals after being bitten. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria
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- Historic win for Nigeria’s Fela Kuti at 2026 Grammy awards
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nigerian music icon Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the Recording Academy’s 2026 ceremony in Los Angeles. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #nigeria #music #felakuti #grammys
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- Can floods in Southern Africa be solved?
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Weeks of relentless rains have left parts of Southern Africa reeling — flooding rivers, destroying homes, and displacing hundreds of thousands. What’s driving this devastating cycle, and what real solutions exist to break it? On AfricaLink, Eddy Micah Jr. discusses with Jasper Knight, a Climatologist at Witwatersrand University, and DW’s Thuso Khumalo what the realistic way out might be. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #malawi #southafrica
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- Russia nuclear diplomacy in Africa
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- From building power plants to exporting enriched uranium to signing partnership agreements, Russia is shaping the global nuclear energy landscape — but to what extent? And is it a concern? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #africa
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- How Ugandans see Museveni after four decades
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement have led Uganda for 40 years — a tenure set to continue following recent elections. Citizens are split over his leadership and the legacy of his party. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica #uganda
