DW Africa
US launches strike on ISIS in Nigeria
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- US launches strike on ISIS in Nigeria
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The United States says it conducted a military strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government. President Donald Trump stated the group had been targeting Christians in the region. The U.S. military later released footage of a missile launch, though DW could not independently verify the location or timing.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria’s Lagos on the fast lane
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Known for its notorious traffic jams, Lagos is now seeing a push from young innovators to transform its streets into high-speed lanes for cars. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Has Christmas celebrations changed in Africa?
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- 26:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Christmas is a season of laughter, love, and togetherness. Yet, for those seen as the “well-off” in the family, the festivities can come up with heavy financial expectations — covering bills and expenses that sometimes leave behind tension and grudges. So, has the way we celebrate Christmas evolved in your country? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena explores these questions with DW correspondents Moki Edwards in Cameroon, Andrew Wasike in Kenya, and Chinaza Samuel in Nigeria. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- Bombing at mosque in Nigeria
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- At least five people were killed in a bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, according to police. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Mogadishu opens polls for first time in decades
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Mogadishu’s municipal elections mark a rare direct vote and a key test for Somalia. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Ugandans unite in Christmas celebrations + Somalia votes in key election
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today’s top news headlines:
- Uganda on Christmas
- Somalia's historic municipal elections
- AFCON Christmas break after thrilling start #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Rescue helicopter crash on Kilimanjaro
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Tanzanian police say five lives were lost when a helicopter en route to evacuate climbers on Africa's tallest mountain. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Christmas then and now: What's changed?
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Has anything changed about how Christmas is celebrated across Africa? On today’s episode of the AfricaLink podcast, we look at how Christmas was in the past and how it is now. Join Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena, Chinaza Samuel, Moki Kindzeka and Andrew Wasike at 5pm CEST! #dwafricalinkpodcast #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Pedaling to AFCON
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Fans from all over the world are travelling to Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations. Super fan Ismail Skira cycled around 3,000 kilometres from France to Morocco to see his team play. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Will Zimbabwe’s new ownership rules boost growth or scare investors?
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- 25:34
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Zimbabwe is forcing a major rethink for foreign-owned businesses. Under a new indigenization policy, companies must transfer majority ownership to local citizens within three years. Supporters say the move finally puts Zimbabweans at the center of their economy. Critics warn it could push investors away and slow growth.
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- Uganda restricts Starlink imports
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Uganda blocks Starlink equipment imports pending military clearance, sparking concerns ahead of elections.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambia reacts to US envoy remarks
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The US ambassador to Zambia has sparked debate after saying it is hard to justify aid while citizens suffer pollution from Chinese-run mines and American firms face bureaucratic corruption. Michael Gonzales’ remarks come as Zambia faces shifts in US aid and visa policy, with analysts saying the comments highlight growing pressure on Lusaka as it balances relations between Washington and Beijing.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Algerian parliament passes law criminalizing French colonial period
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today's top stories:
– Algeria's parliament has voted to declare French colonial rule a crime
– In Cameroon, Christmas brings Muslims and Christians together
– AFCON round up: Dramatic wins excite Africa's premier football tournament held in Morocco#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Zimbabwe’s new economic policy really grow business?
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Zimbabwe will require foreign-owned businesses in some sectors to transfer majority control to Zimbabwean citizens within three years. The move is designed to uplift local enterprises, but critics fear it will drive away sorely-needed foreign investment. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to economist Takudzwa Kudenga and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri on how this policy may impact Zimbabwe's economy.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian farmer on death row for killing a herder, has been pardoned.
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Adamawa state farmer was sentenced to death in 2021 for the killing of a Fulani herder. The state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced the pardon as a Christmas and New Year gesture. The move has drawn international attention.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- High living costs upset Christmas celebrations in Nigeria
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Normally, Nigerians celebrate Christmas with a rich blend of faith, family, food, travel, and vibrant cultural traditions, creating one of the most festive seasons in the country. But things are not normal, right now. Rising prices and insecurity are forcing families to scale back travel and celebrations and find simpler ways to keep the season alive. But amid the hardship, there are still moments of joy. Kunle Babs reports from Abuja, Nigeria.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi hospitals overwhelmed by unclaimed bodies
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Public hospital mortuaries in Malawi are struggling to cope with a growing number of unclaimed bodies, many of whom are believed to be victims of road accidents or patients who died without guardians or identification. At Kamuzu Central Hospital, officials recently disposed of 15 unidentified bodies after public appeals at identifying them failed.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Protests, bullets, and buried truths — what really happened after Tanzania's 2025 election?
- Runtime
- 23:49
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Tanzania's 2025 election has left deep scars: Internet shutdowns, lockdowns, the exclusion of opposition figures, and a violent crackdown on protesters have all raised serious questions about the country's democratic future. Amnesty International's latest report alleges that security forces did use unlawful lethal force, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries — and that some victims were buried in secret.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Protesters demand the release of Gaza activists in S.A + 28 Muslim pilgrims kidnapped in Nigeria
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today's top stories:
– Pro-Palestinian groups rallied in Johannesburg, demanding the release of members of the "Global Sumud Flotilla" movement who were detained by Israeli forces while trying to deliver reach to Gaza.
– Gunmen kidnap 28 people traveling on a Muslim religious trip in Nigeria, according to a security report.
– Egypt and South Africa open AFCON Group B with victories, setting the pace for the tournament.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tanzania promises democracy — but Amnesty says bullets answered the ballot.
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- When Tanzanians took to the streets to protest a disputed 2025 election, the response was swift and deadly. Amnesty International now accuses security forces of using unlawful lethal force, enforced disappearances, and secret burials to silence dissent. On this episode of the Africalink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Amnesty researcher Sikula Oniala, DW correspondent Naomi Jasseda, and voices from Tanzania to examine what this crackdown means for democracy, accountability, and human rights in East Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Guinea's coup leader Mamady Doumbouya seeks presidency
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Mamady Doumbouya, the soldier who seized power in Guinea in 2021, is running for president in an election where the oppositon is sidelined.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- The US boosts its self-deportation incentive to $3,000 in a bid to encourage voluntary departures.
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The United States has tripled its financial incentive for self-deportation to $3,000, as authorities seek to encourage undocumented migrants to leave voluntarily amid tougher immigration enforcement across the nation. Officials say the higher payout is meant to reduce costly deportations, but critics argue that the new policy reflects growing pressure on Washington's immigration mechanisms, raising questions about its fairness as well as impact in the long term.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ugandans skeptical of candidates’ security talk
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Uganda is heading toward a tense election as rival presidential candidates trade stark warnings. Opposition leader Bobi Wine has urged citizens to leverage their numbers against allegations of vote rigging, while President Museveni countered with reminders of the military's firepower and preparedness to engage. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- 130 kidnapped schoolchildren have been released after one month in captivity in Nigeria.
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Nigeria's government said that all students abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state in November have been released. Gunmen abducted 315 students and staff on November 21 from the St Mary's Catholic boarding school in Papiri village.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why does Nigeria's transport system struggle every festive season?
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- 24:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Christmas is one of the busiest travel periods in Nigeria. Millions journey across the country to reunite with their family and loved ones. But year after year, the same challenges resurface: overcrowded stations, limited transport options, inflated fares, and endless delays. Why does Nigeria's transport system buckle under festive pressure — and what would it take to really fix it?
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- Nigerian students freed + South Africa tavern attack kills nine
- Runtime
- 4:27
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today's top stories:
– 130 kidnapped schoolchildren have been released after one month in captivity in Nigeria.
– A manhunt is underway after gunmen kill nine people in a tavern attack in South Africa.
– Morocco defeats Comoros in their AFCON 2025 opener.#DWAfricSocialMedia
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- The struggle of traveling home for christmas in Nigeria
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Christmas holidays are meant for family, rest, and celebration. But for many Nigerians, travelling home during the festive season has become a nightmare. Overcrowded bus terminals, hours-long queues, canceled trips, and ticket prices that double — or even triple — are dampening the holiday spirit for many. On today's AfricaLink Podcast, we examine what's driving Nigeria's end-of-year travel chaos, and why the transport system struggles to cope when demand peaks.
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- Somalia to hold first local elections in decades
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Somalia will enforce a near-total lockdown in Mogadishu on December 25 as residents vote in the first direct local elections in over 50 years. Authorities plan to deploy 10,000 security personnel amid fears of atttacks by the al-Shabab Jihadist group, while most opposition parties have announced that they will boycott the polls, calling them fraudulent. The vote is seen as a key step toward ending the clan-based system of the African country, paving the way for national elections next year.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Trump’s travel restrictions: Who’s exempt?
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Trump administration has now hit some 40 nations with travel restrictions. The new restrictions double the number of nations with limits on who can travel and emigrate to the United States.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Somalia's first school-based immunization campaign in 30 years
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign is underway in Somalia. Banadir and Nugal regions are among the hardest hit by a recent outbreak. Health authorities hope the initiative will halt infections and save lives.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- All eyes are on Hamburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt as two sides clash in a Bundesliga showdown.
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- 2:45:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Hamburg will rely on home support and fighting spirit, while Frankfurt brings confidence, quality, and big-game experience. This is a battle for pride and momentum, with every tackle and goal set to matter.#DWAfrica
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- Nigerian crew arrives in Ghana after Burkina Faso detention
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A Nigerian aircraft and its crew, previously detained in Burkina Faso over an alleged airspace violation, have safely arrived in Accra, Ghana. Ghana played a key role in securing their release through diplomatic engagement, as Sahel states tighten security and aviation controls amid ongoing instability. Ghana’s Sahel envoy, Col. Larry Gbevlo-Lartey (rtd), who supported the mediation efforts, welcomed the crew and aircraft in Accra on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, led a delegation to hold talks with Burkinabe authorities.
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- Ghana rallies support for reparations movement
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Ghana’s President John Mahama says his country will table a motion at the UN General Assembly next year to have the Trans-Atlantic slave trade recognized as the greatest crime against humanity. He urges Africans and the diaspora to unite behind the growing reparations agenda.
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- Anthony Joshua floors Jake Paul in Miami showdown.
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua scored a spectacular sixth-round knockout against social-media-star-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Friday night in Miami. Paul is reportedly nursing a suspected broken jaw after the bout. Joshua, who boasts Nigerian heritage, dominated the fight—dropping Paul twice in the fifth round before sealing the win with a crushing right hand in the sixth. The showdown was streamed live to Netflix’s 300 million subscribers.
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- Refugees in Mauritania speak out on alleged abuses by Russian fighters across the border in Mali.
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- 26:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Refugees in Mauritania break their silence on brutal abuses by Russian fighters in Mali; the Central African Republic prepares for a high-stakes election as citizens demand stability over gunfire; and dog lovers in Lagos, Nigeria, gather for a carnival to celebrate their furry companions and change minds about animal welfare. #DWAfrica
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- Amnesty accuses Tanzania of lethal force
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Amnesty International says Tanzania’s security forces used unlawful lethal force during the election protest crackdown.
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- Using football to tackle cervical cancer myths in Africa
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In the WHO African region, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer deaths. Experts say breaking myths among adolescent girls could change everything. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- Malawi and Zambia sign security pact
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Malawi and Zambia have agreed to work together to tackle cross-border crime. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Police arrest Gulu gang leader + UN reports 1,000 civilian deaths in Darfur
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today's major news headlines:
Police arrest Gulu gang leader behind attack on NUP supporters
UN says over 1,000 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur as US, others urge ceasefire
AFCON preview of Group E and F
#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can the EU’s new Sahel strategy win back trust?
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- 29:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Europe says it’s ready to listen again. But after years of broken partnerships and growing anti-Western sentiment, can the EU’s new approach to the Sahel truly protect civilians and restore stability?
Topics Discussed:
-Why do many people in the Sahel believe decades of engagement with the EU have brought little benefit to their daily lives?
-What is different about the EU’s “renewed strategy” toward the Sahel, and how does it depart from past security-first approaches?
-Can dialogue and listening rebuild trust in military-led states like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, where anti-Western sentiment runs deep?
-Is it realistic for the EU to engage military governments while also defending civic rights, accountability, and democratic values?
-How can EU security support avoid empowering abusive forces and instead genuinely protect civilians?
-After years of foreign military involvement, why has insecurity and jihadist viol...
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- Half of child migrant deaths were drownings
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Save the Children says the Mediterranean remains the deadliest route for child migrants, with drownings driving 2025 fatalities. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- EU reopens channels with Sahel juntas amid rising jihadist threat
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The EU’s new Sahel strategy promises honesty, accountability, and people centered partnerships. We explore what that means for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger — and the coastal states now facing the threat of spillover violence. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwafrica #dwthebaobab #underthebaobab #jihadism #africanyouthuprising #dwafrica #eu #ibrahimtraoré #jihadism #africa #ecowas #nigeria #mali #burkinafaso #sahel
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- Under the Baobab
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa's biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds and bold solutions. Hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi are joined by experts and everyday change-makers from Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwthebaobab #underthebaobab #africanyouthuprising
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- 102 and still in Uniform: Serving the Congolese Army
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- He fought through rebellions, invasions and uprisings. Now 102, Sergeant-Major Alfani Luhembwe wants only what any soldier deserves: retirement, dignity, and a home. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Is peace really possible in DRC?
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- M23 rebels have launched a fresh advance into mineral-rich, eastern border regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing the city of Uvira. This despite a US-led ceasefire agreement with M23's backer Rwanda. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Malawi school fire crisis: What's fueling the unrest?
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- School fires and student protests have shaken Malawi's education system. Why are schools burning, pupils rioting, and what's next for the country's classrooms? Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks to Benedicto Kondowe, an education activist and Executive Director of the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha.
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- South Africans uneasy over Zimbabwe takeover rule
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- South African and regional businesses express concern as Zimbabwe orders foreign firms to hand over majority control to locals. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Can the EU’s new Sahel strategy win back trust?
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- As jihadist violence spreads and coastal states brace for spillover, the EU is redefining its role in the Sahel. We unpack the bloc’s new strategy — and ask whether it can rebuild trust among communities who feel abandoned by international partners. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #dwthebaobab #underthebaobab #africanyouthuprising #dwafrica #eu #ibrahimtraoré #jihadism #africa #ecowas #nigeria #mali #burkinafaso #sahel
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- Burkina Faso releases detained NAF crew + Nairobi flagged as gang hotspot
- Runtime
- 4:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today's major news headlines:
-Burkina Faso releases 11 detained NAF pilots and crew members
-Why is Kenya's Nairobi a hub for criminals after authorities identified 126 gang groups
-AFCON preview
#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- EU debates using Russian assets
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- EU leaders meet in Brussels to debate funding Ukraine, including the use of frozen Russian assets. #dwafricasocialmedia
