DW Africa
Kenyan milk producers embrace game changing new tech
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- Kenyan milk producers embrace game changing new tech
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- In Kenya's arid regions, keeping milk fresh is challenging. But new tech is building resilience and upping production.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa condemns the US operation in Venezuela — but at home, the unity government is split.
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- 26:34
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The US strike on Venezuela that ousted the country's leader, Nicolas Maduro, has sparked a storm in unity government. The ANC calls it an assault on democracy and a serious violation of international law, while opposition parties accuse Pretoria of hypocrisy and inconsistency. What do these divisions mean for South Africa's foreign policy credibility and its place on the global stage?
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- Bobi Wine confident of victory ahead of Uganda’s election
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As Uganda heads to the polls, opposition figure Bobi Wine tells DW he is confident of winning. He says the election could mark the first time Ugandans choose a president through a truly democratic process.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda votes soon + Mutharika marks 100 days in office
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- 5:03
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
– With elections approaching, we profile Uganda’s leading contenders
– Malawi President Peter Mutharika marks 100 days in office.
– Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, citing interference in domestic affairs, a move that raises tensions in the Horn of Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa divided over Venezuela crisis
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- South Africa has positioned itself as a defender of international law — from its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice to its calls for a fairer global order. But its strong condemnation of the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has sparked controversy at home. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC have called the action a serious violation of international law and urged the UN Security Council to act. But coalition partners, led by the Democratic Alliance, accuse the ANC of double standards and politicising foreign policy. On this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Garth le Pere and DW’s Thuso Khumalo about what the action means — and why it has divided South African politics. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- New evidence points to killings and grave human rights abuses by security forces in Tanzania.
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- 12:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Tanzania experienced some of the worst violent political unrest following the 2025 October election. New evidence points to killings and grave human rights abuses by security forces in the second-largest city, Mwanza #DWInvestigation #DWAfrica #Tanzania #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Bundesliga Goal of the Year?
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Heidenheim's Marvin Pieringer scored an acrobatic goal which could already be considered a nominee for the Bundesliga's Goal of the Year award.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWSports
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- Uganda Election: Soldiers deployed in Kampala as voters prepare to cast ballots
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As Uganda heads toward the January 15 election, tension and anxiety are mounting among citizens following the deployment of soldiers across the streets of Kampala. DW’s Frank Yiga reports that while many voters feel uneasy, they remain determined to cast their ballots on Thursday. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- iShowSpeed draws massive crowds in Nairobi during Africa tour
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Record-breaking livestream and packed streets make Nairobi the highlight of iShowSpeed’s Africa tour.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- From fitness goals to financial plans — why do most resolutions collapse within weeks?
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- 25:55
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- New Year’s resolutions are meant to mark a fresh start — but research shows most people abandon them before the end of January! From unrealistic expectations to relying too heavily on motivation, could the way we set goals be working against us?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- From war to independence: Deborah Akech Kuocnin’s story of resilience
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- 33:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Deborah Akech Kuocnin, Undersecretary at South Sudan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, was born during the civil war that ultimately led to her country’s independence. Raised by a single, widowed mother, she overcame immense challenges to rise into government leadership. In this edition of In Conversation with African Thought Leaders, she speaks with host Aya Chebbi about her ambitions and her commitment to inspiring South Sudanese women who aspire to enter politics.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Sudan#South Sudan#civilwar
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- Sudan's government returns to Khartoum
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The government of Sudan has returned to the country's capital, Khartoum, as the country marks over 1,000 days of civil war. Appointed Prime Minister Kammel Idris has promised to restore public services.
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- Most resolutions fail within weeks — but why does motivation vanish so fast?
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Every January, millions promise to eat healthier, exercise more, save money, or read more books. Yet research shows most abandon these goals before February. On today’s AfricaLink Podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW’s Eric Mawuena Egbeta and life coach Amma Ansah about the psychology behind goal-setting, why discipline often beats motivation, and how small process-based habits can make change stick.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Uganda elections: Security tightens in Kampala + Iran protest toll rises
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
– Days before Uganda’s elections, the political atmosphere remains tense as security tightens across Kampala
– Sudan’s government returns to the capital for the first time in nearly three years
– Iran protest death toll rises to at least 550#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria: Reportrix app aims to combat gender-based violence and fake news
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A Kano-based NGO has launched an app that gives citizens a new way to speak up. It offers a secure, multilingual platform to report gender‑based violence, misinformation and digital‑rights violations.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- With few rehab centers in Kenya, one man takes on bird rescue alone
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- In Kenya, birds often get caught up in telephone wires or poisoned through the food that people feed them out of good intentions. But once sick and injured, there are barely any rehabilitation centers around to help them. One man in Nairobi has made it his personal mission for years to rescue them - and give them a second life.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Cologne library celebrates proud Black heritage
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Cologne's Theodor Wonja Michael Library is dedicated to Germany's Black community, and is the first of its kind in Northrhein Westphalia.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Do elections still inspire hope in Uganda?
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Miria Matembe has voiced deep skepticism about Uganda’s electoral process, saying many citizens feel elections are effectively decided before voting day, draining public confidence and enthusiasm. She argued that in a truly free and fair multiparty system, voters would turn out with excitement, knowing their choices matter and opposition voices are respected, but warned that when governments are seen as determined to win at all costs, people are left believing their votes may never count. Matembe said citizens should ultimately follow their conscience, even as doubts about the credibility of elections continue to shape voter apathy.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #Uganda #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #YoweriMuseveni #BobiWine #UgandaElection #Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe
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- Union Berlin vs Mainz 05: Can Die Eisernen keep the European dream alive?
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- 2:10:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Bundesliga action returns this weekend as Union Berlin host struggling Mainz 05 at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. After an impressive first half of the season, Union are daring to dream of European football despite operating on a modest budget. With big wins over RB Leipzig and FC Köln before the winter break, confidence is high, even if home form remains a concern. Mainz, meanwhile, arrive rooted to the bottom of the table with just one win all season and plenty to prove. Union are unbeaten in eight meetings with Mainz, but football has a way of surprising everyone. Can Union Berlin realistically push for a top-six finish, or will Mainz finally turn their season around in the German capital? #Bundesliga #DWAfrica
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- DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo, 8 January 2026
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- 26:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As Sudan marks a thousand days of war and its grave human costs, those who escaped the embattled city of El Fasher reveal the horrors they witnessed. Plus: The Africa Cup of Nations sees the Continent's giants battle for a place in the January 18 final. And: we meet the Birdman of Nairobi, a street survivor dedicated to nursing the city’s injured birdlife.
#dwafrica #dwafricasocialmedia
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- US 'takeover' of Venezuela: Lessons for Africa and the world
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- African nations are voicing alarm after the US military operation that seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a move many say violates international law and destabilizes global norms. Is Donald Trump setting a dangerous precedent?DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaWomen#Flipside
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- Miria Matembe defends Ugandans voting
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Veteran Ugandan politician Miria Matembe has urged voters not to give up on elections, arguing that while polls legitimize governments, they also expose leaders to accountability and the risk of failure. Reflecting on President Yoweri Museveni’s long rule, Matembe said Uganda flourished when he first came to power but drifted off course once he became too attached to authority, warning that elections should not entrench divisions. She called for post-election dialogue with the opposition and the formation of a government of national unity, saying reconciliation, not winner-takes-all politics, is key to Uganda’s future stability.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #Uganda #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #YoweriMuseveni #BobiWine #UgandaElection #Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe
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- Africans deplore high US visa bond costs
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Across Africa, travelers say the US visa bond policy could block access to education, business, and family travel — even as Washington says it's meant to curb overstays.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda heads to the polls — but can an election under a 40‑year incumbent be truly competitive?
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- 26:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Once hailed as a reformer who brought stability after years of conflict, President Yoweri Museveni is now facing growing criticism for entrenching power and weakening democratic institutions. As Uganda prepares to vote on January 15, questions loom large: Is the election competitive? Can opposition voices campaign freely? And what does the future hold for civic freedoms in the country? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso unite forces against extremists — but will a joint army work?
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- 24:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- For years, extremist violence has torn through the Sahel, overwhelming national armies and destabilising communities. Now, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are betting on a bold new strategy: a joint military force designed to pool intelligence, coordinate operations, and reclaim security across the region. But will unity be enough to make a lasting difference?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Trump signals more US action in Nigeria + UN chief regrets US withdrawal from UN entities
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
– US president Donald Trump says the US could carry out more strikes in Nigeria, comments that are already drawing concern in Abuja.
– UN Secretary-General António Guterres voices regret over the White House’s decision to withdraw from several UN bodies, warning of weakened global cooperation.
– AFCON update: Morocco face Cameroon in Friday’s quarterfinals, alongside Mali vs Senegal, with Algeria vs Nigeria and Egypt vs Ivory Coast set for Saturday.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?
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- 29:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades of Museveni in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, economic growth, and the potential for a transfer of power, remains bigger than ever in Kampala.
Production Team
• Hosts: George Okachi & Mimi Mefo Newuh
• Guests: Lawyer and rights advocate, Miria Matembe
. Vox Pops: Frank Yiga
• Producers: Silja Fröhlich, Okeri Ngutjinazo, Wanjiku Mwaura, Bouba Jalloh, Cai Nebe & Eunice Wanjiru.
• Executive Producer: Asumpta Lattus
#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #AfricanYouthUprising #underthebaobab #uganda #yowerimuseveni #bobiwine
Tags: #DWAfricaSocialMedia #Uganda #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #YoweriMuseveni #BobiWine #UgandaElection #ProtestVote #Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe
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- Patrick Mboma previews Cameroon vs Morocco
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Cameroon will face host Morocco in one of Friday’s quarterfinal matchups at the ongoing AFCON 2025. Ex-Cameroonian striker Patrick Mboma gives a preview of the game.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Museveni’s rise in 1986 revisited
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Uganda reflects on Yoweri Museveni’s journey from reformist leader to one of Africa’s longest-ruling presidents.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #Uganda #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #YoweriMuseveni #BobiWine #UgandaElection #Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe
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- Somaliland: The breakaway region reshaping Horn of Africa politics
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Until December 2025, Somaliland, a breakaway nation from Somalia, was not recognized by the international community. But Israel's recognition and subsequent visit by its top envoy is sparking interest and shifting the region's dynamics. How does Somaliland differ from Somalia?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Sahel bloc defends Venezuelan sovereignty
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has strongly condemned what it describes as a grave violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty following the recent arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on the orders of President Donald Trump. In a statement signed by Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who chairs the AES, the bloc accused Washington of breaching international law and urged the United Nations Security Council to intervene.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africans condemn US actions + US halts aid to Somalia
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- 4:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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Today’s top stories:
– Several South Africans join civil society groups and unions outside the US Embassy in Pretoria to protest Washington’s military action in Venezuela, condemning what they describe as an invasion.
– Ghana’s ex-finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by US immigration authorities over questions surrounding his visa status while in the United States for medical treatment, according to his lawyers.
– The United States suspends all assistance to Somalia’s federal government following allegations that Somali authorities seized and destroyed US-funded food aid intended for civilians.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- After nearly 40 years in power, Uganda heads to the polls — is change possible?
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Uganda is heading into another high-stakes election, and once again, President Yoweri Museveni is on the ballot. The 81-year-old has ruled since 1986, meaning most Ugandans have never known another leader. As voting day approaches on January 15, concerns are mounting over shrinking civic space, opposition crackdowns, and the credibility of the electoral process. On today’s AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ugandan democracy activist Charity Kalebbo and DW correspondent Frank Yiga to examine what’s at stake — and whether Ugandans can expect a free and fair vote.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- US suspends assistance to Somalia
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The US State Department has suspended "all ongoing US assistance programs" to Somalia's federal government, following reports that Somali officials "destroyed a US-funded World Food Programme warehouse" and "illegally seized" donor-funded food aid for vulnerable Somalis.
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- Uganda 2026 election: What you need to know
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- More than 21 million voters are registered to cast their ballots. Between 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni and his 34-year-old rival Bobi Wine, who will win the nation's heart on January 15?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How South Africa Protects Seabirds from commercial fishery
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Conservationists and fishers are preventing thousands of albatrosses and other birds from becoming bycatch with innovative, but simple methods. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigerian choir spreads joy in Berlin’s iconic hotel Adlon
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A Nigerian choir lights up the Hotel Adlon Kempinski. Joseph Odugu and his musicians are as iconic as the Berlin venue itself.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghanaian painter makes history with Guinness World Record
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Ghanaian artist Sharon Dede Padi has set a Guinness World Record with a 584-foot leaf-print painting. Beyond the milestone, she hopes her win inspires more women to pursue art boldly.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Ghana
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- Ghanaian Artist Sharon Dede Padi Sets Guinness World Record
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Ghanaian artist Sharon Dede Padi has set a Guinness World Record with a 584-foot leaf-print painting. Beyond the milestone, she hopes her win inspires more women to pursue art boldly.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa raises alarm as young Ethiopians face trafficking and slavery
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Authorities in South Africa have raised concerns at the increasing number of young Ethiopians being trafficked to South Africa and kept under what they say are slavery conditions.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can a united military front stop extremist violence in the Sahel?
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- After years of struggling against extremist groups alone, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are placing their hopes in unity. The three Sahel states have announced a joint military force, pooling troops, intelligence, and resources to confront insurgents destabilizing the region. But will military cooperation alone bring lasting security to communities caught in the violence? On today’s AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with security analyst Adib Saani and DW Sahel correspondent Bram Posthumous to unpack what this new force means for the Sahel — and whether it can deliver real change.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Somalia Condemns Israel Minister’s Visit to Somaliland
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Somalia has strongly condemned a visit by Israel's foreign minister to Somaliland, calling it an "unauthorized incursion" and a violation of its sovereignty.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- China’s top diplomat tours East Africa + Mahama marks one year
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
– China’s foreign minister Wang Yi is on his annual Africa tour, visiting Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, as Beijing strengthens diplomatic and economic ties in the region.
– Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama marks one year in office, with his administration focused on economic stabilisation and regional security challenges.
– The Africa Cup of Nations moves into the quarter-final stage, with fixtures confirmed as teams prepare for the knockout rounds:#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Algeria edge past DR Congo in extra-time thriller
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Algeria booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after a dramatic extra-time victory over DR Congo on Tuesday night.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria wants to grow big — but can institutions deliver on the $1 trillion dream?
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- 25:55
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- After years of currency shocks, subsidy removals, rising debt, and stubborn inflation, Nigeria says 2026 marks a turning point. The Nigerian government aims to restore confidence, attract private capital, boost domestic production, and put Africa’s most populous nation on a credible path to a $1 trillion GDP by 2036.But major challenges remain. With inflation biting hard and insecurity disrupting agriculture, what would success actually look like and how soon would Nigerians feel it?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- How bamboo is helping protect homes from erosion in Kinshasa
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Ravines threaten to swallow thousands of homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One man is on a bamboo planting drive to prevent dangerous soil erosion.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi's bank check phaseout hits roadblocks
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Malawi's plan to end bank checks by December 31 faces setbacks as some banks continue processing payments despite the deadline.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria wants a $1 trillion economy — but will ordinary Nigerians feel the growth?
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Nigeria has declared 2026 the year it moves from economic stabilization to expansion, with an ambitious goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2036. The government says the hardest reforms are over — fuel subsidies are gone, currency changes absorbed, and the focus is now on growth and investment. On today’s AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with economist Dr. Wilson Erumebor of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and DW’s Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos about whether 2026 is finally the year Nigerians start making money — or just another year of big promises.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- CAR election results declared + International bodies criticize Maduro's capture
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
– President Faustin-Archange Touadera wins a third term in office following constitutional changes that scrapped term limits in the Central African Republic.
– Global reaction intensifies following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during operations in Venezuela.
–A round-up of the latest action from the AFCON tournament.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Mali’s youth take robotics to the next level
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Do you know the Mali Bots Challenge? Robot battles, drone races, app development… This contest showcases the country’s young tech talents.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

