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Why is violence against women (GBV) rising in Kenya?

Title: Why is violence against women (GBV) rising in Kenya?
Runtime: 25:50
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 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

Title: 24 kidnapped Nigerian students rescued
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 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

Nigeria becomes major buyer of Uganda milk

Title: Nigeria becomes major buyer of Uganda milk
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 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

UK refuses to deport Nigeria's Ekweremadu

Title: UK refuses to deport Nigeria's Ekweremadu
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 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

Three killed in South Sudan aid plane crash

Title: Three killed in South Sudan aid plane crash
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 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

Guinea-Bissau rivals both claim election victory + UK to extradite Agnes Wanjiru's murder suspect.

Title: Guinea-Bissau rivals both claim election victory + UK to extradite Agnes Wanjiru's murder suspect.
Runtime: 3:25
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 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

Kenya Loses a Woman to Femicide Every Day — What’s Driving the Violence?

Title: Kenya Loses a Woman to Femicide Every Day — What’s Driving the Violence?
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Ending violence against women has become an urgent priority in Kenya. A UN report reveals that one woman is killed daily in the East African nation. In this Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with feminist activist Loise Atieno and DW correspondent Thelma Mwadzaya in Nairobi, who deals with survivors and families affected by the violence. Tune in at 5 p.m. CEST on DW Africa YouTube.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Sudan's RSF announces three-month truce
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are ready to enter a three-month ceasefire in a sudden shift, announced just days after US President Trump pledged to step in to end the war.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Michael Olise stars for Freiburg with double and three assists

Title: Michael Olise stars for Freiburg with double and three assists
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Michael Olise hadn't scored in the Bundesliga in over a month. Against Freiburg he showed what he's capable of, with two goals and three assists.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #dwsports

Pan-Africanism: can Africa turn the dream into reality?

Title: Pan-Africanism: can Africa turn the dream into reality?
Runtime: 3:14
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Once a rallying cry for liberation, Pan-Africanism now faces its toughest challenge: Can lofty ideals translate into unity, peace, and shared prosperity in a rapidly changing Africa? We explore whether a historic vision can deliver real progress or remain just a dream.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Suicide is now the fourth leading cause of death among Kenyan youth. What's behind this epidemic?

Title: Suicide is now the fourth leading cause of death among Kenyan youth. What's behind this epidemic?
Runtime: 25:25
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Suicide among Kenya's youth has reached alarming levels, with funeral homes reporting dozens of cases every weekend. Economic hardship, unemployment, family conflict and inadequate mental health support are all fueling this silent emergency. In this AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with psychologist Benta Wambui and DW correspondent Felix Maringa. #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Guinea-Bissau: Rival candidates claim electoral victory

Title: Guinea-Bissau: Rival candidates claim electoral victory
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Guinea-Bissau’s presidential race is mired in uncertainty after both leading contenders — incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embaló and challenger Fernando Dias — declared victory before official results are announced. Each claims to have crossed the 50% threshold in Sunday’s vote, raising fears of renewed instability in a nation long plagued by coups and political turmoil. With provisional results expected on Thursday and no runoff if one candidate surpasses the mark, will the announcement ease tensions or ignite fresh unrest?

Title: US steps up defense support for Nigeria
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: In a statement released Monday by Nigeria’s presidency, a delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu met senior U.S. officials in Washington to push for deeper collaboration against armed groups. The United States has assured Abuja of its commitment to expand security cooperation, offering advanced intelligence support and new defense equipment following the high-level discussions.

Nigeria reviews security strategy + Gambia grants refuge to Cameroonian opposition leader

Title: Nigeria reviews security strategy + Gambia grants refuge to Cameroonian opposition leader
Runtime: 3:42
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Today’s major news headlines:
-Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu summons security chiefs for urgent talks as insecurity worsens across the West African nation.
-The Gambia grants temporary refuge to Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary amid growing concerns for his safety.
-Leaders from European Union and African Union member states meet in Angola today to discuss security cooperation, trade ties and migration management.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

After Cameroon’s controversial vote, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma escapes to Gambia

Title: After Cameroon’s controversial vote, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma escapes to Gambia
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Gambia says Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma entered the country on November 7 “on humanitarian grounds,” offering him safety as tensions rise after Cameroon’s disputed election.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

France backs Gabon's post-coup transition

Title: France backs Gabon's post-coup transition
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Macron visits Libreville, endorsing Gabon's transition and promising a new, balanced partnership with President Nguema..#DWAfricaSocialMedia

AU and EU summit in Angola — a chance for change?

Title: AU and EU summit in Angola — a chance for change?
Runtime: 2:38
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Angola is hosting a two-day summit of the African Union and the European Union. The leaders from both the blocs see vast opportunities in trade and investment. Angolans are asking: what is in it for us? #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ghana begins nationwide HPV vaccination for 2.5 million girls

Title: Ghana begins nationwide HPV vaccination for 2.5 million girls
Runtime: 1:49
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Ghana has launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign to protect 2.5 million girls from cervical cancer. But while health workers race to immunize, some parents remain unsure about the new program..#DWAfricaSocialMedia

50 kidnapped students escape Nigerian bandits

Title: 50 kidnapped students escape Nigerian bandits
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: At least 50 of the more than 300 students abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State have escaped and reunited with their families, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. According to the association, the students managed to flee between Friday and Saturday. However, about 253 children, along with 12 staff members, remain in captivity. On Sunday, Pope Leo also issued an appeal for the release of the remaining abducted children.

Why does the G20 summit matter for ordinary people?

Title: Why does the G20 summit matter for ordinary people?
Runtime: 1:03
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: As world leaders meet in Johannesburg to tackle financial crises, climate change, and inequality, one question looms: what tangible benefits will this summit deliver for everyday lives?#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfrica #G20Summit #GlobalSouth #Inclusivity #Solidarity #DebtJustice #ClimateJustice #SouthAfrica

Title: Angola set to host key AU-EU Summit
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The 7th African Union–European Union Summit begins on Monday in Luanda, Angola, bringing together leaders from both continents to review progress under their 25-year partnership. Discussions will focus on peace and security, economic cooperation, green transition, migration, youth empowerment, and digital transformation. The summit’s theme, “Promoting Peace and Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism,” underscores its commitment to collaborative solutions for shared challenges.

Title: G20 adopts declaration without US
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg has adopted its final declaration despite the absence of the United States. South Africa confirmed that Washington is set to assume the next G20 presidency as planned. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said the transition remains on schedule, as leaders wrap up discussions on climate resilience, debt reform, and development financing.

Guinea-Bissau votes in high-stakes election

Title: Guinea-Bissau votes in high-stakes election
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Guinea-Bissau has held a tense presidential election on Sunday as incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo seeks a rare second term in the coup-prone nation. Embalo’s main challenger is the newcomer Fernando Dias after the PAIGC party was disqualified. The vote unfolds amid deep political divisions, fears of instability, and disputes over Embalo’s mandate. There would be a runoff if no candidate is able to secure more than 50 percent of the vote.

Elections without choice: The rise of one-party ballots in Africa

Title: Elections without choice: The rise of one-party ballots in Africa
Runtime: 2:27
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: A new trend is emerging in parts of Africa: elections without opposition. In some countries, there's a facade of democracy, where voting exists, but choice doesn't.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Bundesliga: Bayern vs. Freiburg
Runtime: 2:19:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Bayern Munich are back in action today as they take on Freiburg in a crucial Bundesliga showdown. With Bayern pushing to close the gap at the top, all eyes will be on their attacking stars to break through Freiburg’s solid defense. But Freiburg—famous for their sharp counterattacks—won’t make it easy for the Bavarians at the Allianz Arena. Who are you backing today? #DWAfrica

Nigeria estimates 315 students and staff abducted

Title: Nigeria estimates 315 students and staff abducted
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Nigeria raises abduction toll to 315 after mass kidnapping at Catholic boarding school in Niger State.

Dudula protests disrupt G20 summit opening

Title: Dudula protests disrupt G20 summit opening
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Police face off with Operation Dudula and MK protesters as the G20 summit begins in Johannesburg.

Will Africa’s debt finally get the attention it deserves at the G20 summit?

Title: Will Africa’s debt finally get the attention it deserves at the G20 summit?
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: What can the G20 summit do to address Africa’s debt crisis? We ask South Africa’s finance minister as the city of Johannesburg prepares to host the meeting for the first time on African soil. Plus, a look at how the burden of debt is widening social and economic inequality across communities. #dwafrica

Title: G20 opens in Johannesburg
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The G20 Leaders’ Summit has kicked off in Johannesburg, marking a historic first on African soil. More than 42 nations and international institutions have gathered for this landmark event. South Africa has tightened security for the high-profile meeting, deploying over 3,500 additional police officers and placing military units on standby. With Washington boycotting the summit — despite being next in line for the rotating presidency — President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is ready to symbolically hand over to an empty chair.

Will the G20 Finally Tackle Africa’s Debt Crisis?

Title: Will the G20 Finally Tackle Africa’s Debt Crisis?
Runtime: 3:22
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: South Africa's focus on debt restructuring is a first for the G20. But is it big an issue for the global economic forum as it is for countries in Africa? #DWAfricaSocialMedia

US Threatens Sanctions Over Attacks on Christians in Nigeria

Title: US Threatens Sanctions Over Attacks on Christians in Nigeria
Runtime: 1:37
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The United States is weighing sanctions and deeper Pentagon counterterrorism engagement to pressure Nigeria on protecting its Christian communities and religious freedom, a senior State Department official, Jonathan Pratt said.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

US Boycotts G20: What’s at Stake for Global Power?

Title: US Boycotts G20: What’s at Stake for Global Power?
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Despite the US's boycott of this year's G20 summit, South Africa is proceeding with the summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the boycott is "their loss" and that it would not prevent the meeting from going ahead. But what happens when a major player like the US skips the summit?
#DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfrica #G20Summit #GlobalSouth #Inclusivity #Solidarity #DebtJustice #ClimateJustice #SouthAfrica

South Africans Unite Against Femicide Before G20 Summit

Title: South Africans Unite Against Femicide Before G20 Summit
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Ahead of the G20 Summit, South Africans united in a nationwide protest against gender-based violence and femicide, demanding urgent government action and global attention. The march brought together activists, survivors, and ordinary citizens, all calling for justice, accountability, and stronger protections for women.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

A US-Free G20: Opportunity or crisis for Africa?

Title: A US-Free G20: Opportunity or crisis for Africa?
Runtime: 1:24
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: How can South Africa's G20 summit succeed without the US—a major stakeholder in institutions that lend to African countries—and what does this absence mean for Africa’s bargaining power?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: South Africa's boycotted G20 summit
Runtime: 29:59
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: South Africa is hosting the continent’s first G20 summit, with debt justice high on the agenda. But what does the US risk by skipping this historic meeting? Zane Dangor, South Africa’s G20 chief negotiator, joins Under The Baobab to unpack the stakes. #dwthebaobab #g20summit #southafrica #solidarity #debtcrisis

Mass kidnapping at School in North-Central Nigeria + EU backs South Africa's G20 Presidency

Title: Mass kidnapping at School in North-Central Nigeria + EU backs South Africa's G20 Presidency
Runtime: 4:43
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Today's major news headlines:
Armed terrorists abduct students and staff from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria, as the United States considers issuing sanctions and Pentagon engagement to help Nigeria protect Christian communities.
The European Union reaffirms its full support for South Africa's G20 Presidency, committing €750 million toward infrastructure, green energy, and regional development initiatives..#dwafricasocialmedia

Scores of Students Kidnapped as Gunmen Attack Nigerian School

Title: Scores of Students Kidnapped as Gunmen Attack Nigerian School
Runtime: 0:16
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Armed attackers stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Nigeria’s Niger State, abducting an unknown number of students and staff. Witnesses say the gunmen invaded the premises in the early hours, forcing their victims into nearby forests. Security forces have launched a manhunt, but families remain in shock as the community grapples with yet another mass kidnapping targeting schools.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Can Africa break free from its debt trap?

Title: Can Africa break free from its debt trap?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: A G20 report calls for a review of lending practices to tackle Africa’s mounting debt crisis. Under South Africa’s leadership, what concrete steps is the G20 taking to ensure debt sustainability? #DWTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen #DWAfrica #G20Summit #GlobalSouth #Inclusivity #Solidarity #DebtJustice #ClimateJustice #SouthAfrica

In northern Nigeria, many women never had the chance to finish school

Title: In northern Nigeria, many women never had the chance to finish school
Runtime: 3:28
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: In Sokoto, some are reclaiming that opportunity — learning to read, write, and dream again, rebuilding futures that once felt out of reach.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

People first at the G20: Can Africa influence global leaders?

Title: People first at the G20: Can Africa influence global leaders?
Runtime: 25:59
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: As the G20 Summit kicks off in Johannesburg, civil society groups and NGOs across Africa are pushing for a people-first agenda — demanding climate justice, debt relief, and social equity. But can grassroots voices truly influence decisions made by the world’s most powerful economies? #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Zimbabwe is short 14,000 health workers. Can reforms stop the brain drain?

Title: Zimbabwe is short 14,000 health workers. Can reforms stop the brain drain?
Runtime: 26:01
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Zimbabwe’s hospitals and clinics are critically understaffed, forcing patients to endure long waits or seek expensive private or overseas care. Since 2019, tens of thousands of healthcare professionals have left the country for better pay and working conditions abroad, mainly in the UK. The government aims to fill over 5,000 vacancies by 2025, improve salaries, and invest in digital health. Experts however warn that nearly 10,000 new healthcare workers must be recruited annually until 2030 to meet basic coverage needs.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

Court Sentences IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Life in Prison

Title: Court Sentences IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Life in Prison
Runtime: 1:26
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment after convicting him on multiple terrorism-related charges. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, also includes additional sentences of 20 and 5 years on separate counts, all to run concurrently. Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been in custody since his controversial re-arrest in Kenya in 2021 — a move he claims violated his right to a fair trial. The ruling ends months of legal proceedings involving four different judges. Kanu’s legal team has announced plans to appeal the judgment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Tanzania’s Opposition Rejects President Samia’s New Probe Commission

Title: Tanzania’s Opposition Rejects President Samia’s New Probe Commission
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Tanzania's main opposition parties, CHADEMA and ACT Wazalendo, have rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan's new probe Commission, which was formed on November 19, 2025.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Can Trump end Sudan's civil war?
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Sudan’s army has welcomed President Donald Trump’s intention to resolve the country’s civil war — but will the RSF agree to any deal? And what would U.S. involvement mean on the ground?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nnamdi Kanu jailed for life + Uganda-Malawi set for business Forum

Title: Nnamdi Kanu jailed for life + Uganda-Malawi set for business Forum
Runtime: 3:49
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Today's major news headlines: -Nigeria's federal High court sentences Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges. -The first Uganda-Malawi Business Forum is scheduled to launch on Friday, 21st November, aiming to boost trade and regional cooperation. -US President Donald Trump says the United States will work to end the conflict in Sudan at Saudi Arabia's request.#dwafricasocialmedia

South Africa hosts the G20 for the first time — what's at stake for Africa?

Title: South Africa hosts the G20 for the first time — what's at stake for Africa?
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: For the first time ever, the G20 Summit is being held on African soil — with South Africa welcoming the world's largest economies. Activists and civil society groups see this as a once-in-a-generation chance to push African-centered demands: climate justice, debt relief, and equality.
In this episode of the Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Sekwetlane Phamodi of the African Climate Foundation and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker in Johannesburg about what the summit could mean for the continent.

A Nigerian court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism-related charges.

Title: A Nigerian court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism-related charges.
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: A Nigerian court has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on terrorism-related charges. Kanu, a prominent separatist figure advocating for the independence of Biafra, faces significant legal consequences following the ruling. This verdict comes amid heightened tensions in southeastern Nigeria and raises questions about the future of the Biafran separatist movement. #DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nnamdi Kanu removed from court in terrorism trial

Title: Nnamdi Kanu removed from court in terrorism trial
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu was ejected from the Federal High Court in Abuja after repeated disruptions during his terrorism sentencing. Trial judge Justice James Omotosho ordered his removal after noting that Kanu repeatedly interrupted proceedings. The judge held that Kanu “failed to comport himself” despite several warnings.

Title: Zambian artisans take on poaching
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: A Zambian collective turns confiscated snares into jewellery to raise awareness about the dangers of poaching.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaWomen

Ghana’s rice glut: farmers fight to survive

Title: Ghana’s rice glut: farmers fight to survive
Runtime: 3:25
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: In Ghana, over one million tonnes of locally grown rice remain unsold. Farmers blame cheap imports for flooding the market with some farmers taking to the streets, demanding import restrictions to save their livelihoods. The government though has promised to address the issue. #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWAfricaLinkPodcast

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