DW Africa
Controversy over Nigeria's deployment to Benin
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- Controversy over Nigeria's deployment to Benin
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria’s decision to deploy troops to help foil a coup attempt in Benin on December 7 has sparked controversy at home, with citizens divided over the show of regional solidarity. While officials frame the move as a commitment to stability in West Africa, critics question why Nigerian forces are sent abroad as the country grapples with kidnappings, insecurity and deep domestic challenges.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- A viral wig-burning video sparks debate over culture, identity, and beauty in Nigeria.
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A viral video of Malian model Zahra Haidara burning her wigs has reignited Nigeria's long-running conversation about natural versus artificial hair. For many women, going natural isn't just a fashion choice — it's a statement about cultural identity, authenticity, and resistance to Eurocentric beauty ideals. On today's AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos, loctician Chukwu Ngozi Blessing, and wig stylist Taade Peters to explore why this debate matters — from billion-dollar wig sales to regional pageants banning extensions to promote natural beauty.
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- Benin demands extradition of failed coup plotter + New US visa targets wealthy applicants
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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Today's top stories:
– Benin says the suspected leader of last week's failed coup has fled into neighboring Togo, prompting urgent calls for his extradition.
– Uganda is set to receive up to $1.7 billion from the United States over five years under the Trump administration's revamped global health strategy.
– The Trump administration has launched a new Gold Card visa Programme offering expedited US residency to applicants able to make a million-dollar investment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine says his life is in danger
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Bobi Wine’s presidential campaign trail has been marred by military and police interferences.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- From trash to tech: The young Angolan inventor changing lives
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- At just 22, Luciano Cativa is building computers, smart safes, and carbon dioxide filters from discarded metal. From Angola, the self-taught "little scientist" proves that curiosity can light the path to the future. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How insecurity is disrupting education in Nigeria
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A wave of violent attacks and kidnappings in northern Nigeria is forcing schools to close. Experts warn that the escalating insecurity is pushing the country toward a profound education crisis. Kunle Babs reports from Abuja.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda says it respects human rights, but for activists reality is very different
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- 26:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Human Rights Day reminds the world that dignity and freedom belong to everyone. Yet in Uganda, new laws criminalize identifying with LGBTQ+, activists are under surveillance, journalists are silenced, and fear shapes daily life. With the 2026 elections approaching, what's driving this crackdown — and who benefits?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Amnesty says nine Nigerian women protesters died when soldiers opened fire on them.
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- At least nine women who were protesting communal violence in Nigeria's Adamawa State have died after the army opened fire on them.
According to multiple witnesses and Amnesty International, soldiers fired on the crowd after their path was blocked by the women, killing nine and wounding at least 10 others. However, the Nigerian military has denied killing anyone but said the deaths were a result of "local militia" that opened fire in the area.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana deports three Israelis amid diplomatic tensions
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Ghana has responded to Israel’s deportation of three Ghanaian travelers by expelling three Israeli nationals. Authorities in Accra have condemned the treatment of seven Ghanaians detained at Ben Gurion Airport.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What's the new US security strategy for Africa?
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Trump administration's new security strategy document signals a shift toward viewing Africa as a partner rather than a dependent. The US is also eyeing the continent's natural resources.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda says it protects rights — but activists, journalists, and citizens tell a different story.
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- On Human Rights Day, Uganda is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. New laws criminalize identifying with the LGBTQ+, activists are tracked, and journalists are silenced — long before the January 2026 elections. As the world marks the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the AfricaLink Podcast examines why rights on "paper" don't match life on the ground.
Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Sarah Bireete and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala about shrinking civic space, silenced dissent, and the fear shaping daily life. Tune in at 5 p.m. CST#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- US strategy shift alarms Africa + Rebels advance in eastern DRC
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today's top stories:
–What do African governments make of Trump's new security strategy, which highlights the continent's resources and young population as strategic assets?
– Rwandan-backed rebels advance in eastern DR Congo, with the UN saying more than 200,000 people displaced in days.
– Ghana's Child Online Africa urges governments to adopt Australia-style restrictions on teen social media use.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ivorian sensation delights with hat trick
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Ivorian Yan Diomande was relatively unknown when Leipzig signed him in the summer. But it only took him 13 league matches to score his first hat trick for the club. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana’s iconic runway elevates African designers
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Ghana is setting the stage for African fashion to shine. For over a decade, Rhythms On Da Runway has championed creativity, sustainability, and cultural pride, empowering the next generation of designers to dream big. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Trump brokered the Rwanda–DRC peace deal, but fighting continues, so who really wins?
- Runtime
- 25:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Rwanda and the DRC signed a US-brokered peace deal under Trump, but clashes continue on the ground. Observers warn the agreement may prioritize US access to Congo's minerals over real peace.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- ICC Sentences Janjaweed Leader Ali Kushayb to 20 Years
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Sudan's Janjaweed leader, Ali Muhammad Abd-Al-Rahman, alias Ali Kushayb, to 20 years imprisonment.
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- Is US ditching aid politics in Africa for minerals in its new strategy?
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A new debate is emerging on how US and Africa should work together. Many in Washington believe that the old model of foreign aid and political programs no longer fits Africa’s growing potential.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- The US-brokered agreement between Rwanda and DRC sparks big promises —but who really wins?
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The US-brokered deal between Rwanda and the DRC is raising questions — not just for its ceasefire and disarmament terms, but for the preferential access it gives Washington to Congo's critical minerals. Trump's "everybody’s going to make a lot of money" remark has only intensified the debate. Despite the signing, fighting continues in eastern DRC, forcing citizens to flee. In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with analyst Jean Baptist Gasominari and DW's Alex Ngarambe in Kigali to break down what the agreement really promises. Tune in at 5 p.m. CST #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Tanzania warns citizens to stay home on Independence Day + Kenya police land in Haiti
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today's top stories:
– Authorities in Tanzania have deployed police nationwide on Independence Day, urging citizens to stay indoors as security forces move to block unauthorized gatherings.
– Kenyan police officers have arrived in Haiti to lead a new UN-backed security mission aimed at restoring order amid deepening gang violence.
– ICC judges have sentenced a former Janjaweed militia commander to 20 years in prison for atrocities committed during the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region.'#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Africa’s Coup Belt Explained
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Guinea-Bissau is now part of Africa's coup belt. But - what does that actually mean? Is the coup belt Africa’s new normal, or can democracy bounce back?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What Ouattara’s new term means for West Africa
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A fourth term and nearly 90% of the vote for Alassane Ouattara — but after key challengers were pushed out, the landslide is raising fresh fears for Côte d’Ivoire’s democracy. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- Nigeria grants asylum for Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader
- Runtime
- 25:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- When a disputed election spirals into a coup, one man’s fight for survival becomes a regional flashpoint. Why did Nigeria grant asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader, and what does this mean for West Africa’s fragile democracies? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Beverly Ochieng – a political and security analyst and DW's Olisa Chukwumah. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- 5 accused of recruiting for Russia out on bail
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- After spending over ten days in police cells, five South Africans accused of recruiting fellow citizens to fight for the Russian army were released on bail at the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Sweden is pulling out of Zimbabwe
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- By August 2026, all bilateral development support ends, and the Harare embassy will close. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- DR Congo accuses Rwanda of breaching peace deal
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of failing to honor a recently signed peace agreement brokered in the United States. The accord, facilitated by US President Donald Trump, was intended to bring an end to years of conflict in the region. #dwafricasocialmedia #drc #peacedeal
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- ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, has sent troops to Benin following a failed coup in the early hours on Sunday. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- Should Nigeria grant asylum to political dissidents?
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Why did Nigeria grant asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader, and what does this mean for West Africa’s fragile democracies? Tune in at 5 p.m. CET on DW Africa YouTube. #dwafricasocialmedia #nigeria
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- Benin president vows to punish coup plotters + Nigeria frees 100 abducted children
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today's top News stories:
Benin president promises punishment for coup plotters
Nigeria government frees 100 school children kidnapped last month in Niger state
Merz makes first official visit to Israel amid scrutiny
#dwafricasocialmedia #nigeria #benin
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- Cameroon hosts mass weddings to give couples legal status
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Cameroonian government has launched a nationwide initiative to organize mass weddings for couples without official marriage certificates. Authorities estimate that nearly 80% of Cameroonians lack legal documentation, leaving many women vulnerable to rights violations, especially after the death of a spouse. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen #cameroon
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- Benin interior minister says earlier announced coup foiled
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Benin’s government says its Armed Forces have foiled a coup announced on Sunday by a group of soldiers. Earlier, soldiers appeared on state television claiming they had ousted the president and dissolved state institutions. Hours later, Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said the armed forces had thwarted the attempt. The African Union and ECOWAS have condemned the coup attempt.
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- Soldiers announce coup in Benin
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Benin’s military has seized power, ousting President Patrice Talon, who has led the country since 2016. Talon was expected to step down next year following the April presidential election. On Sunday, a group calling itself the Military Committee for Refoundation declared the removal of the president and the dissolution of all state institutions. The soldiers justified ousting Talon by accusing him of mismanaging the country.
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- Bundesliga - Stuttgart vs Bayern
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- 2:14:30
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Bundesliga is serving us BIG today as VfB Stuttgart takes on Bayern Munich in a clash that could shake up the table! Stuttgart has been one of the surprise teams of the season—fast, fearless, and full of confidence. But Bayern… well, Bayern are Bayern. Ruthless, experienced, and always dangerous. Will Stuttgart defend their home ground, or will Bayern remind everyone why they remain one of Europe’s giants? Join us for live coverage of this massive showdown on DWAfrica YouTube! #dwafricasocialmedia #dwsports
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- Zuma’s Daughter Under Investigation: South Africa’s Ukraine War Controversy Explained
- Runtime
- 26:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter is accused of tricking men into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine. We also look at the rising femicides in Kenya as a UN report warns of daily killings. Plus, an exhibition celebrates Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti in Lagos. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- Ghana launches gun amnesty programme amid rising violence
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Ghana has rolled out a gun amnesty initiative, calling on citizens to surrender illegal firearms. With over two million illicit weapons in circulation, gun-related violence is escalating nationwide.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rwanda–DRC sign US-brokered peace deal + Ghanaian PhD students stranded in UK appeal to PM
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today’s top stories:
-Rwanda and DRC sign a US-brokered peace accord in Washington to ease conflict in eastern Congo.
-In London, stranded Ghanaian PhD students urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resolve a funding crisis that has left them facing unpaid fees and possible deportation.
-And in sports, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw takes place today with African teams learning their group-stage fate as the expanded 48-team tournament sets the stage for 2026.#DwafricaSocialMedia
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- Embassies warn Tanzania over abuses
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- 19 foreign missions, including those of the European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada issued a joint warning to Tanzania over alleged killings, detentions, and post-election abuses. The joint statement called for political prisoners to be freed and for bodies to be returned to families. Their message comes a day after the United States warned Tanzania’s repression had put its relationship with Washington at risk. This piles on pressure for President Samia Suluhu — but will it force real change?#DwafricaSocialMedia
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- Africa’s Gen Z revolution: What will 2026 bring?
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- From Madagascar’s water-crisis marches to Kenya’s tax revolt and Tanzania’s digital-driven mobilization, 2025 marked the rise of a plugged-in generation reshaping African politics. What’s next?#DwafricaSocialMedia
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- High bride price discourages Zambian youth from marriage
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In Zambia, bride price — known locally as lobola or "nsalamu"—can range from $1,000 to $5,000, often influenced by the bride’s level of education. Many young men say these costs are pushing them away from marriage. Could regulating bride prices be the solution?#DwafricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda's marriage exodus: Why women are walking away
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- 26:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Divorce petitions in Uganda are rising sharply, with women filing nearly 80% of cases. By September 2025, over 1,300 cases had been registered at the Family Division of the High Court. Behind these numbers are stories of domestic violence, infidelity, abandonment, and financial struggles.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Rwanda, DRC sign US-brokered peace deal
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Rwanda and DRC seal a White House peace agreement as Trump vows rapid progress.
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- US warns Tanzania over rights abuses
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Washington threatens to cut diplomatic ties with Tanzania over repeated human rights violations, election violence, and curbs on free speech and religious freedom.
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- US commits $1.6B to Kenya’s health sector
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A landmark U.S.–Kenya deal channels $1.6 billion straight into government-led health programs to strengthen delivery and oversight.
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- Malawi case challenges 'street begging' law
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In Malawi's cities, it's common to encounter people — many of them with disabilities — asking for money. Yet so-called "street begging" remains a crime under Malawi's penal code. Thirteen individuals arrested in Blantyre in 2017 are now challenging that law, and the High Court, sitting as a constitutional court, will begin hearing their case in January. Rights groups say the arrests violate basic dignity, while their lawyer argues that criminalizing requests for alms is effectively criminalizing poverty itself.
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- US targets Christian 'persecutors' in Nigeria + Jacob Zuma back in court as corruption trial resumes
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Today’s top stories:
—The United States says it will impose visa restrictions on individuals accused of persecuting Christians in Nigeria, a move Washington says is aimed at promoting religious freedom and accountability.
—In South Africa, former President Jacob Zuma returns to court as his long-running corruption and money-laundering trial resumes.
—And in Tanzania, police say they will crack down on a planned Independence Day protest, warning that unauthorized gatherings will not be tolerated.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #
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- Uganda’s courts are seeing more divorces than ever—what’s driving this wave of breakups?
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Uganda is seeing a surge in broken marriages, with nearly 80% of divorce petitions filed by women. What’s pushing so many wives to walk away?
In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Immaculate Bazare, a social justice lawyer and health rights advocate and DW’s Frank Yiga in Kampala to unpack the causes, social impact, and the changing landscape of marriage in Uganda. Tune in at 5 p.m. CET on DW Africa YouTube.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Trump brings Rwanda and DRC leaders to the White House to sign a peace deal for eastern Congo.
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Trump is set to host Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi at the White House to sign a US-brokered peace deal aimed at ending fighting in eastern Congo, even as clashes and mistrust persist on the ground. So will this agreement finally hold?
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- Where do diamonds really come from? the science & secrets behind their rarity
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Where do diamonds actually come from, and what makes them so special? In this video, we explore the incredible journey of diamonds—from their formation deep beneath the Earth’s surface to how they end up sparkling in jewelry stores around the world.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi battles forex shortage amid digital payment breakdown
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Malawi is struggling with a severe foreign exchange crisis, leaving banks unable to supply businesses with the forex they need. Online transactions using digital cards have become increasingly unreliable, forcing traders to seek costly alternatives as stock shortages worsen.
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- Nigeria worshippers return home safely
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Relief in Nigeria as 38 abducted worshippers return safely home after being freed following weeks of captivity by armed groups.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- New taxes spark public outcry in Malawi
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Malawians are raising concerns over new tax measures introduced in the recently passed national budget. The changes include an increase in value-added tax (VAT), adjustments to the pay-as-you-earn system, and new business taxes. Economists warn these measures will worsen the financial strain on citizens already struggling with high living costs. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
