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Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants
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- Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- US President Donald Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants entering the United States, sparking criticism from rights groups and immigrant advocates.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Trump opposes Somali immigration + Guinea Bissau electoral commission halts verification
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
US President Donald Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants entering the United States, sparking criticism from rights groups and immigrant advocates.
In Guinea-Bissau, the national electoral commission announced it cannot verify recent election results, raising fears of political instability and potential unrest.
Relief in Nigeria as 38 abducted worshippers return safely home after being freed following weeks of captivity by armed groups.
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- Tanzania charges US-based activist
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi faces money laundering charges in Dar es Salaam, with a court mention set for Thursday. Authorities allege she obtained over $56,000 in March 2022 through intimidation and unaccredited journalism, violating the Anti-Money Laundering Act. The case comes weeks after the Attorney General accused her of inciting October 29 protests, deepening tensions with the government. Kimambi, based in Los Angeles, denies the allegations and claims the charges are politically driven.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- What does DR Congo gain from US-brokered peace deal?
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Eastern DR Congo has faced decades of conflict. Now, a US-brokered peace deal with Rwanda awaits ratification by its leaders Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame on December 4. Will the peace deal succeed?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Humanitarian aid crisis hits Angola
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- As aid from the U.S. and EU dries up, hunger is rising in Angola. The World Food Programme is shifting gears — helping refugees in the country’s north to build up farming, so they can feed themselves when the trucks stop coming. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Modernizing Kente: How Ghana is protecting its iconic cloth
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Only authentic Kente woven in Ghana can now be marketed internationally. That's because the UN granted the iconic fabric special protection recently. Now, one entrepreneur is offering support to the people at the center of the centuries-old tradition – the weavers.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Kenya’s innovations really turn the tide against HIV/AIDS?
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- 24:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Kenya is rewriting the HIV story with bold innovations. From mobile apps to village activists, digital tools and grassroots voices are reshaping prevention, treatment, and stigma — proving that when innovation meets community power, lives can be saved and hope can thrive.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Cameroon opposition leader dies in detention
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Cameroonian government has launched an investigation into the death of opposition figure Anicet Ekani, who died while in military detention in Yaoundé at age 74. Authorities initially claimed Ekani succumbed to an illness while receiving treatment at a military medical center. However, his family and lawyers allege he suffered severe respiratory distress and was denied adequate medical care despite urgent appeals, raising questions about the official narrative. Public reactions reflect outrage, with citizens condemning the incident as a betrayal of democratic principles and human rights.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambian-American gets jailed for hate speech
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A Zambian-American influencer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for hate speech against President Hakainde Hichilema. Ethel Chisono Edwards was arrested at Lusaka airport after arriving from the US for a family funeral. She admitted her comments were fueled by hatred and apologized in court. The magistrate said the ruling aims to deter online abuse under Zambia’s cybercrime laws.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa arrests popular presenter for Russian recruitments
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- South African police have arrested Nonkululeko Mantula, a well-known SAFM radio presenter, on allegations of recruiting men to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Authorities say Mantula allegedly arranged for four men to join the Russian military, with three intercepted at an airport while trying to travel via the United Arab Emirates. Investigators believe at least one recruit may have already reached Russia. Mantula and the four suspects remain in custody, with a bail hearing set for December 8.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Tinubu Nominates New Defence Minister
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following the sudden resignation of Mohammed Abubakar Badaru. Badaru, who cited health concerns, stepped down amid growing criticism of the government’s response to escalating insecurity, including terrorism and rampant banditry. Tinubu expressed confidence in Musa — a former Chief of Defence Staff and highly decorated officer — to reinforce Nigeria’s security architecture.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Cameroon opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in detention + Nigeria’s defense minister resigns
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
Widespread reactions follow the death of Cameroon’s opposition figure, Anicet Ekane, who died in police detention after his arrest during post-election demonstrations. The Cameroonian government has announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death
Nigeria’s defense minister resigns amid escalating security crises, raising concerns about national security.
ECOWAS holds talks on restoring constitutional order in Guinea Bissau as Nigeria grants asylum to opposition leader Fernando Dias. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- The Secret Wall in the Sahara
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- It’s 2,700 kilometers long, packed with landmines, and splits the desert in two. Morocco built it to control Western Sahara — and now, it might succeed.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Bundesliga Last-Minute Dram
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Never leave a Bundesliga stadium early! Luis Diaz, Nicolas Jackson and Said El Mala were among the goalscorers as Germany’s top-flight delivered some electrifying finishes on matchday 12.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- HIV 'wonder' drug stirs hope in South Africa
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- South Africa is expected to receive the first consignment of the new HIV drug, Lenacapavir, by March 2026. Health experts and advocates are upbeat about the rollout and its implications in the country's fight against HIV.
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- Former Gambian jungler arrested in Senegal
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Gambian government has confirmed the arrest of Sanna Manjang, a former operative of the infamous Junglers unit, which has been linked to torture, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings during the Yahya Jammeh regime. Manjang was reportedly apprehended in Senegal as part of a joint security operation between Gambian and Senegalese authorities.
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- South Africa charges 5 for Russian army bid
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Five individuals have appeared in court after being arrested for allegedly attempting to leave South Africa to join the Russian army. They face charges under the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act (Act 15 of 1998).
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- Namatai Kwekweza wins German Africa Prize 2025 for defending democracy in Zimbabwe
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- 9:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The young activist stands as a beacon of hope, honored for her unwavering commitment to the rule of law and democracy in Zimbabwe. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli
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- 2:18:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- 🔥 We are LIVE for Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli!
The wait is over! One of the most anticipated Bundesliga matches of the weekend is on, and we’re bringing it to you LIVE on our YouTube channel, DW Africa! Bayern Munich look to assert their dominance at home, while St. Pauli—full of spirit and fearless energy—aim to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season.#DWAfrica
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- Nigeria’s president declares a nationwide security emergency.
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- 26:08
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency after a spate of attacks and mass kidnappings. Soldiers at the frontline tell us they’re fighting with little equipment, low pay and poor living conditions. We look at whether Nigeria is facing a crisis it can no longer contain. Plus, the story of an extraordinary Zimbabwean woman who has won the German Africa Award 2025 #DWAfrica
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- Why do the women of South Africa still face violence today?
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- 4:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- South Africa declared gender-based violence a national disaster in the runup to this year's worldwide 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The president made the announcement as women around the country staged a shutdown to demand a solution. Why is GBV still so prevalent in a country where it's illegal? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- Should African countries continue to rely on promises in the climate fight?
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- 30:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- For decades, the world promised billions for climate action — and Africa is still waiting. In this special climate edition of Under the Baobab , we look at why African countries suffer most while contributing least — and where is the money?
Topics Discussed:
-Is Africa warming faster than the rest of the world, yet seeing the least climate action?
-Why does Africa contribute the least to global emissions but suffer the most from climate change?
-If climate change funding is promised every year, why does the money never arrive?
-Is the $300 billion per year climate finance pledge real support — or recycled promises?
-How long will Africa remain in the so-called “implementation phase” while hunger and disasters rise?
-Why do droughts and floods keep worsening food insecurity in Zimbabwe, Liberia, and across the continent?
-Can rain-fed agriculture survive in a future of unpredictable seasons?
-Are African gover...
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- Uganda stops granting refugee status +ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s top news headlines:
• Guinea-Bissau suspended from ECOWAS over coup
• Uganda stops granting refugee status to Ethiopians, Somali and Eritrea
• Zimbabwean Namatai Kwekweza wins 2025 German Africa Prize
#dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- Is Africa drying up from climate change?
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- It’s pouring in the dry season and bone-dry in the rainy season. What on earth is happening in Africa? #underthebaobab #dwafricasocialmedia #underthebaobab
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- Trump to suspend immigration from 'Third World countries'
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- US President Donald Trump plans to suspend all immigration from what he referred to as "Third World countries. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Guinea-Bissau coup: Embalo in Senegal
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau's deposed president, is now in neighboring Senegal. He left the country after military coup leaders released him. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Solar-powered incubators save premature babies in Cameroon
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Power outages can be life threatening for preemies. One man has invented a solar-powered incubator to save them. The device is also creating jobs locally. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Combating gender-based violence across Africa
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Across Africa, fearless women are rising to confront gender-based violence. These five activists are transforming personal trauma into collective change and fighting for justice in places where silence once prevailed.
#dwafricasocialmedia
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- Why is the US weighing sanctions on Nigeria?
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- 25:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- As violence against Christians escalates in Nigeria, Washington is considering tough sanctions against Nigeria and even Pentagon involvement. What's driving this bold move, and what could it mean for US-Africa relations? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Dr.Sam Eke, a political analyst and former presidential candidate, and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- Nigeria's former president out of Guinea-Bissau
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Nigeria's former President Goodluck Jonathan has safely left Guinea-Bissau after the military coup that took over the government there on Wednesday. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- SA says it needs no invite to G20 2026
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- South Africa has strongly responded to the United States after President Donald Trump announced that the country will not be part of the G20 summit scheduled for Miami, Florida next year. Trump stated on his Truth Social account that South Africa will not receive an invitation to attend the meeting.
#dwafricasocialmedia
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- Guinea-Bissau coup widely condemned + US-S.Africa row deepens
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- 4:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s top news headlines
• ECOWAS, AU condemn military takeover in Guinea Bissau
• South Africa hits back at Trump over G20 2026 summit exclusion
#dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricawomen
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- US considers sanctions on Nigeria
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Washington is weighing targeted measures on Nigeria over the alleged persecution of Christians. Join DW’s Eddy Micah Jr., Sam Eke, a political analyst and former presidential candidate in Nigeria, and Ben Shemang, DW's correspondent in Abuja, as they delve in. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast
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- New leader for Guinea Bissau?
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Coup leaders in Guinea-Bissau appoint a general as interim head of state #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Kenyan para sprinter with albinism breaks barriers
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Kenyan sprinter Jairus Ong'eta defies stigma and vision impairment to qualify for the World Para Athletics Championships - becoming a trailblazer for athletes with albinism. #dwafricasocialmedia
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- China, US and EU all want to do business in Africa
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Cell phones from China, internet services from the US, and renewable energy from Europe. Africa is capitalizing on a wave of investment from global powers vying for a top spot. What does this mean for the continent? #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Youth, Jobs & Migration: Can AU-EU deals deliver real opportunities?
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- 25:52
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- At the 7th AU-EU summit in Angola, global leaders outlined plans for fairer trade, legal migration pathways, and skills-mobility agreements to address Europe's labor gaps and Africa's rising youth unemployment. Irregular migration to Europe meanwhile has already dropped by nearly 40% in 2024, with skilled migration remaining slow on the uptake. But will all these policies truly reshape everyday lives? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Tinubu orders more security personnel and urgent recruitment as kidnappings escalate.
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency following a surge in kidnappings. He has ordered more security deployments to high-risk areas and also directed police and military to recruit more officers to boost security.
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- Military coup declared in Guinea-Bissau
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A military coup has been confirmed in Guinea-Bissau after senior officers appeared on live television declaring full control of the country. Brigadier General Denis N’Canha announced the closure of borders, suspension of elections, and the shutdown of all state institutions.
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- Coup in Guinea-Bissau? President Embaló detained
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló says he has been detained amid what appears to be an unfolding coup, as gunfire erupts near the electoral commission. He told Jeune Afrique that Armed Forces Chief of Staff Na N’tan, his deputy Toure, and Interior Minister Cande have also been arrested. Embaló said no force was used against him, but warned the country may be sliding back into instability
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- Tanzania redirects Independence Day funds for post-election repairs + AU–EU vow to curb brain drain
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- 4:36
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today's major news headlines:
-Tanzania has canceled this year's Independence Day celebrations to redirect the budget to repair infrastructure damaged in post-election unrest.
-Relief in Nigeria as 24 kidnapped schoolgirls are rescued in Kebbi State.
-AU and EU leaders pledge to tackle African brain drain, adopting a 49-point declaration that prioritizes circular migration as a mutually beneficial model.
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- The AU-EU summit in Angola tackles migration, jobs, and trade — but who truly benefits?
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Europe and Africa marked 25 years of partnership at the 7th AU-EU summit in Angola. Leaders discussed fairer trade, legal migration pathways, and skills mobility deals aimed at addressing labor shortages in Europe and youth unemployment in Africa. In this Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with migration expert Edmilson Angelo and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena about what these agreements mean for everyday lives. Tune in at 5 pm. CEST on DW Africa YouTube.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Sudan’s gold is being traded in Dubai to buy weapons
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The gold trade in the United Arab Emirates is helping finance the conflict in Sudan — linking mines, smugglers and markets in Dubai.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana’s Young Journalists Spotlight Environmental Challenges
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- 6:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Young journalists are making a difference by throwing the spotlight on environmental problems, such as habitat loss, plastic waste, and illegal mining.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why is violence against women (GBV) rising in Kenya?
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- 25:50
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- A UN report shows that Kenya loses one woman a day to femicide or gender-based violence, with 2024 marking the deadliest year yet. Survivors and families say the violence is being normalized — so what will it take to stop it?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- 24 kidnapped Nigerian students rescued
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Twenty-four Nigerian girls have been rescued in Kebbi State after being kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School in Manga, according to Nigeria’s presidency. The presidential spokesperson announced the operation on Tuesday.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Nigeria becomes major buyer of Uganda milk
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Nigeria has opened its doors to Ugandan milk, clearing the way for Kampala to ship 200,000 tons of powdered milk (worth over $1 billion) by the end of the month. The deal, brokered by former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, will position Nigeria as Uganda's biggest market after Algeria.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- UK refuses to deport Nigeria's Ekweremadu
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The UK has rejected Nigeria’s request to deport former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a nearly 10-year sentence for organ trafficking. British officials said they could not guarantee he would continue his prison term if returned to Nigeria.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Three killed in South Sudan aid plane crash
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- An aircraft operated by Nari Air crashed on Tuesday in South Sudan, killing all three crew members, according to the charity Samaritan’s Purse. The plane was carrying two tons of relief supplies from Juba to flood-displaced communities. Reuters reports the crash occurred around 20 kilometers from an airstrip in Unity State's oil-rich Leer County at approximately 8:00 am local time. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Guinea-Bissau rivals both claim election victory + UK to extradite Agnes Wanjiru's murder suspect.
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today's major news headlines:
- Guinea-Bissau enters a political standoff as both the incumbent and leading opposition candidate declare victory in Sunday's presidential election, raising fears of instability in the West African nation.
- The United Kingdom has approved the extradition of British national Robert Purkiss, the prime suspect in the 2012 killing of Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru.
-The World Food Programme warns that nearly 35 million people in Nigeria could face hunger as escalating insurgent attacks intensify displacement and disrupt food supplies.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
