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South Africa struggles to free itself from corruption chokehold

Title: South Africa struggles to free itself from corruption chokehold
Runtime: 4:08
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: South Africa's presidency and parliament have established inquiries into corruption. Recent cases suggest that the country is in danger of becoming a mafia state.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Uganda keeps borrowing — but why aren’t citizens seeing the results?

Title: Uganda keeps borrowing — but why aren’t citizens seeing the results?
Runtime: 25:17
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Uganda has just approved a Shs 9 trillion loan, intensifying public concern over the country’s ballooning debt. While the government insists borrowing is necessary, many Ugandans question where the money actually goes. From unbuilt roads to stalled infrastructure and widespread corruption, trust in public financial management is eroding fast.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Uganda keeps taking loans — but citizens say they see no development.

Title: Uganda keeps taking loans — but citizens say they see no development.
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Uganda has just approved a loan of 9 trillion Ugandan shillings ($2.5 billion), intensifying public concern over the country's ballooning debt.
While the government insists borrowing is necessary, many Ugandans question where the money actually goes. From unbuilt roads to stalled infrastructure and widespread corruption, trust in public financial management is eroding fast. On this edition of DW's AfricaLink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with economist Steven Alor and DW Uganda correspondent, Frank Yiga, to explore why Uganda’s debt keeps rising, how it affects everyday citizens, and whether the country can regain control of its financial future.

Museveni orders calm ahead of polls + Deadly attack again in Nigeria

Title: Museveni orders calm ahead of polls + Deadly attack again in Nigeria
Runtime: 3:11
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Today's top stories:
– Amnesty International reports widespread repression of opposition supporters ahead of Uganda’s elections, even as President Museveni instructs security forces to avoid lethal force.
– Over 30 people have been killed in an attack on a village in Nigeria’s Niger state, with homes and markets destroyed.
– Sudan, Tunisia, Tanzania and South Africa have all been eliminated from the AFCON tournament.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Working in Germany: What's new in 2026?
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Minimum wage will rise to €13.90 per hour; pensioners can earn up to €2,000 tax-free, and more changes are coming in 2026.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Becoming an impactful social entrepreneur in Kenya

Title: Becoming an impactful social entrepreneur in Kenya
Runtime: 32:51
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Kennedy Odede, renowned Kenyan social entrepreneur and author, is transforming lives in the country’s urban slums through innovative community-driven solutions. As co-founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities — a movement with roots in Nairobi and New York — Odede shares his vision for empowering marginalized communities in this edition of In Conversation with African Thought Leaders. In a candid discussion with host Aya Chebbi, he underscores why Africa must confront systemic poverty to unlock its full potential.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigerian women challenge land discrimination

Title: Nigerian women challenge land discrimination
Runtime: 4:22
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: In Nigeria's Plateau state, women till the soil, grow the food, and sustain households — often on land they don't own. Now, some are fighting back to secure the farmland that sustains them.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

AU expresses concern over Maduro’s capture

Title: AU expresses concern over Maduro’s capture
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: The African Union has expressed deep concern following the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro. The AU calls for dialogue, respect for international law, and peaceful coexistence among nations.

Insecurity in Nigeria: Is the US helping or aggravating?

Title: Insecurity in Nigeria: Is the US helping or aggravating?
Runtime: 3:52
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: There was praise and backlash after US airstrikes hit militant targets in Nigeria. Does foreign intervention bring security or risk dependence and further instability? #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Under the Baobab — 2026 Preview
Runtime: 1:07:20
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Under the Baobab takes a step back from breaking news to reflect on the conversations that shaped Africa's political landscape in 2025 and what to expect in 2026. In this livestream, Under The Baobab hosts, Mimi Mefo and George revisit five defining discussions that sparked debate, challenged power, and revealed deeper truths about accountability in 2025. What episode stood out for you? Drop a comment and we will read it out during this Livestream! #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab

Tensions rise between DRC and Rwanda +Heavy rains wreak havoc in Malawi

Title: Tensions rise between DRC and Rwanda +Heavy rains wreak havoc in Malawi
Runtime: 4:11
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Today's top stories:
– Congolese refugees in Rwanda stage a demonstration following "anti-Tutsi" remarks by a Congolese army official.
– Heavy rains in Malawi displace over 7,000 households, causing widespread damage.
– Authorities begin probe into a Swiss bar disaster that killed more than 40 people#DWAfricaSocialMedia

The Gambia: New Year marked by Egere masquerade

Title: The Gambia: New Year marked by Egere masquerade
Runtime: 2:13
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: The Hunting Masquerade, or Egere, once again defined New Year’s Day in The Gambia, blending celebration with deep cultural heritage.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: 16-Storey building collapses in Nairobi
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: At least one person is injured in Nairobi after a 16-story building collapsed
Police say more people may be trapped under the building, which was under construction in the Kenyan capital's South C area.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Seatbelts save lives — but many still choose not to wear them. What’s behind this everyday gamble?

Title: Seatbelts save lives — but many still choose not to wear them. What’s behind this everyday gamble?
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Despite decades of evidence, seatbelt use remains inconsistent. In this report, we unpack the beliefs, social norms, and small decisions that lead millions to ride unrestrained — and why short trips can be just as dangerous as long ones.?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Gabon orders sweeping changes after finishing bottom of their AFCON 2025 group.

Title: Gabon orders sweeping changes after finishing bottom of their AFCON 2025 group.
Runtime: 0:26
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Gabon has suspended its national football team, sacked the coaching staff and dropped senior players, including captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, following a disastrous AFCON 2025 campaign in Morocco. The Panthers finished bottom of their group after three straight defeats.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Can Ogoniland avoid another oil curse?
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: In Nigeria’s southern Niger Delta, influential leaders of Ogoniland are working to profit from rich oil reserves. This time, for the benefit of the citizens, and without environmental devastation. Can this be possible?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

A new player is reshaping the eastern DRC crisis — and it’s not who most people are watching.

Title: A new player is reshaping the eastern DRC crisis — and it’s not who most people are watching.
Runtime: 26:24
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Burundi is steadily expanding its influence in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Its cooperation with the government is deepening while global attention focuses on the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group fighting Kinshasa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Millions worldwide ring in 2026 with hope + Kenya’s SGR extension set to start soon

Title: Millions worldwide ring in 2026 with hope + Kenya’s SGR extension set to start soon
Runtime: 3:37
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Today's top stories:
– New year celebrations across Africa and the world as millions welcomed 2026 with hope and optimism.
– Kenyan President William Ruto announces that construction of the Standard Gauge Railway extension from Naivasha to Malaba will begin this month or in February.
– AFCON’s knockout phase kicks off Saturday
– Boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from a Nigerian hospital after treatment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Sudan hospitals are reopening
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Services at over 40 hospitals and 244 health centres in the Sudanese capital Khartoum have resumed. The facilities were damaged in the ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary RSF.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Burundi’s military presence in eastern Congo stirs regional tensions.

Title: Burundi’s military presence in eastern Congo stirs regional tensions.
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Burundi has emerged as a key — but often overlooked — player in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Its troop deployments and escalating tensions with Rwanda, another key player, is quietly reshaping regional dynamics. On today’s AfricaLink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to analyst Daniel Van Dalen and DW’s Alex Ngarambe in Kigali.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya's aspiring lawyers grapple with harassment and exploitation

Title: Kenya's aspiring lawyers grapple with harassment and exploitation
Runtime: 3:44
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: On-the-job training for aspiring lawyers in Kenya is often marred by more than academic pressure. For many young women, it means quietly enduring harassment, bullying, and exploitation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ghana arrests self-styled doomsday prophet

Title: Ghana arrests self-styled doomsday prophet
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Ghanaian police have arrested self-proclaimed prophet Ebo Noah, also known as Evans Eshun, after his widely publicized “Christmas Day doomsday” prophecy failed to come true.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Who does Detty December better — Accra or Lagos?

Title: Who does Detty December better — Accra or Lagos?
Runtime: 26:04
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: “Detty December“ has arguably grown into Africa’s biggest end-of-year celebration, drawing the diaspora home with back-to-back concerts, festivals, pop-up markets, beach parties, and weddings. While Ghana has recently stepped away from the “detty” branding in its December promotions, Nigeria continues to lean into it — keeping a friendly rivalry alive across food, music, tourism, and cultural influence.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Guinea’s military leader claims election victory + South Africa plans BRICS naval drills

Title: Guinea’s military leader claims election victory + South Africa plans BRICS naval drills
Runtime: 3:19
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Today’s top stories:
– Guinea’s Doumbouya has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, transitioning from a military to civilian leader
– South African military says it will host joint naval exercises with BRICS Plus countries
– AFCON fever as final knockout places up for grabs for Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, and Cameroon#DWAfricaSocialMedia

From jollof rice to football, Ghana and Nigeria’s rivalry now spills into December tourism.

Title: From jollof rice to football, Ghana and Nigeria’s rivalry now spills into December tourism.
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: “Detty December“ is now synonymous with music, festivals, and non-stop year-end celebrations. But beyond the glitter, Ghana and Nigeria are competing for bragging rights, tourism revenue, and cultural influence. On today’s AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Ghanaian media and entertainment analyst Erskine Whyte and DW’s Nigeria correspondent Abiodun Jamiu. Together, they explore what makes Detty December one of Africa’s most vibrant and lucrative cultural seasons.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Uganda arrests rights defender Dr. Sarah Bireete

Title: Uganda arrests rights defender Dr. Sarah Bireete
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Concern is growing in Uganda following the arrest of human rights defender and election observer Dr. Sarah Bireete, with police confirming she is in custody but yet to disclose the charges she will face. Dr. Bireete, a prominent critic of the security forces’ role in politics and head of the Center for Constitutional Governance, was detained days after she criticized President Yoweri Museveni over a campaign stop that caused a massive traffic jam on the Kampala–Masaka highway, raising fresh questions about political space and civil liberties ahead of the January 15 elections.#DWAfricaSociallMedia

Title: Africa in 2025: A Year of Contrasts
Runtime: 2:23
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Geopolitical milestones, fragile democracies, resilient economies, and devastating conflicts – 2025 was a year of contrasts for Africa. Here's what shaped the continent's story.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: AFCON knockout stage beckons
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: AFCON 2025 in Morocco produced emphatic results as the knockout stage began to take shape. Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 in Group C, while Senegal and DR Congo both recorded 3-0 wins over Benin and Botswana, respectively. Earlier, Tanzania and Tunisia played out a 1-1 draw, leaving Group C finely balanced.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

German embarks on Peace Bike Tour across Africa

Title: German embarks on Peace Bike Tour across Africa
Runtime: 2:54
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: On a mission to promote peace, a German and his Swiss friend have pedalled their way from Europe to Africa, meeting locals and sharing conversations about harmony and coexistence.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

The US launched airstrikes in Sokoto State, Nigeria—will this curb violence or create more problems?

Title: The US launched airstrikes in Sokoto State, Nigeria—will this curb violence or create more problems?
Runtime: 25:32
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Just after Christmas, the United States targeted ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria. Coordinated with Abuja, the airstrikes signal a major shift in Nigeria's approach to foreign military involvement. AfricaLink host Chinaza Samuel speaks with DW's Ben Adam Shemang and analyst Zuwaqhu Bonat to unpack what happened, and how these event sets the tone for Nigeria's fight against terror.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Title: Sudan crisis deepens in el-Fasher
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Traumatized residents of the city of el-Fasher in North Darfur are living without basic services, according to the UN.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Israel recognizes Somaliland, sparking backlash + UN finds trauma in Sudan visit

Title: Israel recognizes Somaliland, sparking backlash + UN finds trauma in Sudan visit
Runtime: 3:53
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Today’s top stories:
– Somalia has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, as countries across Africa and beyond back Mogadishu
– A first UN visit to Sudan’s El-Fasher finds civilians traumatized amid reports of mass atrocities
– AFCON round-up: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana dramatically beat Zimbabwe 3–2 in Morocco#DWAfricaSocial Media

DRC army spokesman suspended over Tutsi remarks

Title: DRC army spokesman suspended over Tutsi remarks
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Major-General Sylvain Ekenge, the Congolese army spokesman, has been suspended over alleged derogatory remarks about ethnic Tutsi women.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

US munitions hit Nigerian soil for the first time — but will it spark new risks?

Title: US munitions hit Nigerian soil for the first time — but will it spark new risks?
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Just days after Christmas, the US military carried out rare airstrikes in northwest Nigeria, hitting ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto State. The move — coordinated with Abuja — marks a turning point in how Nigeria is tackling insurgency with foreign backing. But is this international cooperation a breakthrough or a brewing crisis? Chinaza Samuel speaks with DW’s Ben Adam Shemang and security analyst Dr. Zuwaqhu Bonat to unpack what really happened, why Washington got involved, and how Nigerians are reacting on the ground.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Uganda flags abuse against national symbols

Title: Uganda flags abuse against national symbols
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Ugandan police has warned parties and supporters not to misuse the national flag as election campaigns gather pace.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Israel's recognition of Somaliland sparks backlash

Title: Israel's recognition of Somaliland sparks backlash
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Somalia has received strong international backing since Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state on December 26. Mogadishu condemned the move as a violation of its sovereignty.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya's oil burners help reduce firewood demand

Title: Kenya's oil burners help reduce firewood demand
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: An innovative stove powered by recycled engine oil cuts carbon emissions and deforestation — while offering Kenyans a cheaper, cleaner way to cook.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Somalia’s historic election
Runtime: 3:06
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: For the first time in over 50 years Somalia has held elections adapting one-person, one-vote system. #dwafricawomen #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Is AFCON 2025 living up to hype?
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Africa's marquee football tournament has kicked off in Morocco, with all the stars and dazzling talent in. But there have been few goals, some dull matches and empty seats. Is AFCON delivering on its promise, or is there just too much football on tap? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with football analyst and editor of soccernet.ng, Ayomide Oguntimehin and DW correspondent Samson Omale. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen

Uganda opposition challenges voters register credibility

Title: Uganda opposition challenges voters register credibility
Runtime: 1:04
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Uganda’s Electoral Commission has rejected claims by opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, that the national voters register is riddled with duplicate names and irregularities ahead of the 2026 general elections, insisting the register is credible and protected by biometric safeguards. Kyagulanyi, the National Unity Platform presidential candidate, cited voter location slips issued to individuals with the same name as evidence of deliberate multiple registration, but Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama dismissed the claims as false and misleading, saying the biometric system shows the voters only share similar names and dates of birth. The commission says allegations of ghost voters and inflation of the register, repeatedly raised by NUP, have not been backed by verifiable evidence.

Sudan: Burhan rejects ceasefire without rebel withdrawal

Title: Sudan: Burhan rejects ceasefire without rebel withdrawal
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ruled out any truce or ceasefire with rebel forces, saying peace is impossible while fighters remain on Sudanese territory, according to state media. Speaking in Ankara, Burhan insisted that a government-backed peace initiative unveiled at the UN offers the only path forward, stressing that calls for compromise should instead urge militias to surrender, even as the war continues to deepen Sudan’s humanitarian and regional crisis.

Title: Somaliland recognition sparks backlash
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Hundreds of residents in Somalia’s Awdal region rallied against Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. The crowds waving Palestinian flags denounced the diplomatic move as a threat to Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. Israel's action has drawn sharp criticism from Mogadishu and other African and Muslim-majority countries.

Central African Republic elections + Uganda denies NUP allegations of register irregularities

Title: Central African Republic elections + Uganda denies NUP allegations of register irregularities
Runtime: 2:34
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Today's top News stories:
- Elections in the Central African Republic
- Uganda's Electoral Commission rejects allegations by NUP that national voters' register contains irregularities
- AFCON: Amad Diallo scores in Ivory Coast draw with Cameroon
#dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen

Nigeria: Anthony Joshua reportedly involved in road accident

Title: Nigeria: Anthony Joshua reportedly involved in road accident
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Reports of a crash involving boxing champion Anthony Joshua spark concern as officials probe the incident. #dwafricasocialmedia

AFCON 2025: Is it living up to expectations?

Title: AFCON 2025: Is it living up to expectations?
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: The 2025 African Cup of Nations kicked off in Morocco with 24 teams competing for glory. But is the tournament delivering the excitement of fans anticipated? #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Football for hope
Runtime: 1:26
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Since the start of the civil war in Sudan in 2023, the African country has been divided. The national team's participation in the AFCON is now aimed at giving the people some hope again. #dwafricasocialmedia

Is Zimbabwe gambling with investor confidence?

Title: Is Zimbabwe gambling with investor confidence?
Runtime: 4:26
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe has set a new rule for foreign-owned businesses – sell or leave. Could the government's plan to empower locals backfire?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Flipside

US launches airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria + CAR president seeks third term

Title: US launches airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria + CAR president seeks third term
Runtime: 2:55
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Today’s top stories:
– The United States has carried out airstrikes in northwest Nigeria targeting Islamic State (ISIS) militants, following requests from the Nigerian government.
– In the Central African Republic, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s bid for a third term has sparked criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that removing term limits undermines democratic norms and fuels political tensions.
–AFCON match day 2 of 3#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria reacts to Christmas Day airstrike

Title: Nigeria reacts to Christmas Day airstrike
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Nigeria says a US-backed airstrike signals firm action against terrorism, even as details remain unclear.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

How do journalists hold Africa’s leaders to account? | Under the Baobab Live

Title: How do journalists hold Africa’s leaders to account? | Under the Baobab Live
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Under the Baobab is known for holding Africa’s decision-makers to account. Now, the hosts are opening up the conversation. Join Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi for a live edition of Under the Baobab, where the focus shifts to the journalism itself. From why the show exists to how questions are selected and power is challenged, this live session puts transparency, accountability and audience engagement at the centre.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab#UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #AfricanPolitics #Journalism #Accountability

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