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Title: Over 100 killed in CAR mine collapse
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: The collapse of an artisanal gold mine in western Central African Republic has claimed over 100 lives. Others are still believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.

Local solutions to Ghana's healthcare funding gap

Title: Local solutions to Ghana's healthcare funding gap
Runtime: 3:41
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Could a goat help fund healthcare? In one rural Ghanaian community, fines on roaming livestock are helping fill critical healthcare gaps, paying for emergency transport and supporting local medical services. Is this a model other communities should copy?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Hichilema wins second term amid opposition claims

Title: Hichilema wins second term amid opposition claims
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term with around 61 percent of the vote. While Hichilema says the result reaffirms Zambia's democratic tradition, the opposition has alleged intimidation, violence and arrests during the election. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena looks at Zambia's election with policy analyst Kelly Kaunda and DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Lake Kariba Tragedy: 94 Dead, 7 Still Missing

Title: Lake Kariba Tragedy: 94 Dead, 7 Still Missing
Runtime: 2:12
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: The recent boat disaster on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe remains a major talking point across the country. Police say 94 people have been confirmed dead, while 77 survived the tragedy. As of Tuesday, at least seven people were still missing, with many Zimbabweans now demanding answers about what went wrong.

Angélique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Title: Angélique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Benin-born music star Angelique Kidjo has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, USA. She becomes the first Black African and African musician to receive the honor, which celebrates leading names in music, film and entertainment.

What Hichilema's re-election means for Zambia

Title: What Hichilema's re-election means for Zambia
Runtime: 25:52
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term as Zambia's president, winning around 61% of the vote. But while the result gives him another five years in office, the opposition has raised allegations of intimidation, violence, arrests and other irregularities during the election. With Hichilema promising to continue leading Zambia as a nation of peace, law and democracy, what will his second term look like — and will the opposition accept the result?#dwafricasocialmedia

00:00 — Zambia’s Election: What Happened?
00:59 — Five More Years of Hichilema
01:14 — Opposition Claims Intimidation and Irregularities
01:57 — How Did the Election Unfold?
02:09 — The Mood in Zambia After the Results
03:40 — Was It a Smooth Ride for the Ruling Party?
04:43 — Hichilema’s 60% Victory: What the Numbers Show
06:07 — Why Did the Opposition Struggle?
08:08 — Was the Election Free and Fair?
09:53 — Oppo...

Hichilema's win sparks celebration — and controversy

Title: Hichilema's win sparks celebration — and controversy
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Zambians are celebrating President Hakainde Hichilema's victory after he secured a second term with around 61% of the vote. While supporters have welcomed the result, opposition figures continue to question the election, citing allegations of intimidation, violence and arrests during the campaign. The outcome sets the stage for another five years under Hichilema, but questions remain about how the country will move forward after a closely watched election.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Can Tinubu convince Nigerians to give him 4 more years?

Title: Can Tinubu convince Nigerians to give him 4 more years?
Runtime: 2:58
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: As Nigeria's election campaign gets underway, President Bola Tinubu faces growing voter concerns over the cost of living, jobs and security. With opposition challengers Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi targeting widespread economic frustrations, the race could become a referendum on the APC's long hold on power.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Nigeria#Tinubu

83 More Nigerians Set to Leave South Africa Amid Xenophobia Fears

Title: 83 More Nigerians Set to Leave South Africa Amid Xenophobia Fears
Runtime: 0:18
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Nigeria’s foreign ministry says 83 more Nigerians are expected to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday night after being evacuated from South Africa. The latest evacuation comes amid renewed concerns over the safety and treatment of Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Rigathi Gachagua Appeals Impeachment in Kenya’s Court of Appeal

Title: Rigathi Gachagua Appeals Impeachment in Kenya’s Court of Appeal
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Kenya's former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed his impeachment, asking the Court of Appeal to overturn the decision that removed him from office.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

How WAFCON 2026 changed African women's football

Title: How WAFCON 2026 changed African women's football
Runtime: 25:49
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Cameroon have won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa as WAFCON champions. But the tournament was about more than just the final. Malawi's remarkable run, Nigeria's shock early exit and the emergence of new contenders showed just how competitive African women's football has become. With four teams now heading to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, what does WAFCON 2026 tell us about the future of the game?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#WAFCON#AfricaLinkPodcast

00:00 Malawi’s historic WAFCON run
01:09 Cameroon win the WAFCON title
03:18 What decided the final?
04:24 The Chawinga sisters’ impact
05:02 Malawi reacts to historic final
06:18 How Malawi reached the final
07:17 Cameroon’s winning formula
08:21 Why the Chawinga sisters stood out
10:37 WAFCON’s biggest shocks
10:54 Nigeria’s stunning early exit
11:09 Morocco’s missed opportunity

What's behind Tshisekedi's Tanzania visit?

Title: What's behind Tshisekedi's Tanzania visit?
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo is in Tanzania for talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan focused on expanding economic cooperation and addressing instability in eastern Congo.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

What will Hichilema's second term mean for Zambians?

Title: What will Hichilema's second term mean for Zambians?
Runtime: 3:07
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term after winning 60% of the vote. While supporters see the result as an endorsement of his economic reforms, many voters will be watching closely to see whether his next term delivers jobs, lower living costs and sustained economic growth.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Zambia#Hichilema

WAFCON 2026: How Africa's women's football landscape changed

Title: WAFCON 2026: How Africa's women's football landscape changed
Runtime: 1:21
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Cameroon are the new queens of African women's football after winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Malawi also made history by reaching their first-ever final, while 10-time champions Nigeria suffered a shock early exit.
With four African teams heading to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, what does WAFCON 2026 tell us about the future of women's football on the continent? In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena looks back at the biggest moments and surprises of WAFCON 2026 with sports analyst Biola Solace-Chukwu and DW correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast#WAFCON#wafcon2026

Kenya’s ‘Fuliza’ payment: When data decides who does business

Title: Kenya’s ‘Fuliza’ payment: When data decides who does business
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: On the shores of Lake Victoria, instant digital credit can mean the difference between making a sale or going home empty-handed. But who decides who gets access, and what data shapes those decisions?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Disagreements and anti-immigrant protest at SADC summit in South Africa

Title: Disagreements and anti-immigrant protest at SADC summit in South Africa
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Anti-immigrant protesters crowding the venue for the 46th SADC summit in South Africa have told leaders from the bloc to take their citizens home.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Reactions to Ramaphosa SADC speech
Runtime: 0:29
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a speech at a SADC public lecture in South Africa condemning violence against migrants but not everyone is convinced.

We run: The running club redefining wellness in Nairobi

Title: We run: The running club redefining wellness in Nairobi
Runtime: 2:06
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Before sunrise, Nairobi's streets come alive with pounding feet and shared purpose. What began as one former marathoner's mission to give back has exploded into a thriving movement, bringing hundreds of young people together every weekend to run, connect and stay fit.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: The economic cost of Ebola in DR Congo
Runtime: 25:54
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not only claiming lives but disrupting livelihoods. Border restrictions, transport delays and reduced cross-border trade are affecting small businesses, informal traders and household incomes. The UN Development Programme warns that the wider economic impact could grow significantly if the outbreak spreads further.#dwafricasocialmedia

00:00 Ebola declared over in Uganda — but still spreading in DRC
02:19 Why the DRC Ebola outbreak is so devastating
04:35 The economic cost of Ebola
05:06 How Ebola is affecting families and businesses
09:33 Is the government supporting affected communities?
10:27 How Ebola is pushing people into poverty
12:07 Border closures leave traders without income
14:52 How farmers and traders are coping
17:20 How communities are keeping businesses going
18:23 What more can the government do?
20:00 Calls for financial support for af...

Title: Cameroon beats Malawi for WAFCON title
Runtime: 2:38
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Cameroon have made history by winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final. The triumph caps a remarkable tournament for the Indomitable Lionesses, while Malawi's debut run to the final secures the Scorchers a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Cameroon#WAFCON#Champions

Ebola in DRC: Why the outbreak is getting worse

Title: Ebola in DRC: Why the outbreak is getting worse
Runtime: 1:04
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, with nearly 2,000 people reportedly dead and thousands more affected. Health officials say many victims are dying at home, while insecurity and limited access to affected areas are making the response more difficult. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with economic analyst Dieumerci Munguakonkwa and DW's Zanem Nety Zaidi about the latest Ebola outbreak and the challenges facing communities in the DRC.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Who are Kenya’s political goons fueling elections fears

Title: Who are Kenya’s political goons fueling elections fears
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: They terrorize rivals, viciously disrupt civic events, and even murder —all bankrolled by powerful politicians. Some are state-backed while others are private goons, but they all are weaponizing fear ahead of the 2027 elections. Here is who they are and who is pulling their strings.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Cameroon face Malawi in WAFCON final
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: It's a huge night for women's football in Africa! Cameroon and Malawi face off in the WAFCON final later tonight, with both teams chasing their first-ever continental title. One of them will make history and lift the biggest trophy in African women's football. Kick-off is 21:00 local Moroccan time, that’s 20:00 GMT, 9pm local time in Cameroon and 7pm local time in Malawi. Who are you backing tonight? Drop your predictions and tell us who you'll be cheering for in the comments!

Title: UN warns of South Sudan aid crisis
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: More than 650,000 refugees in South Sudan risk losing humanitarian assistance as WFP warns it needs $258 million to sustain aid through the rest of 2026.

Title: Fencing in Africa: A sport on the rise?
Runtime: 3:27
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Africa has hosted the Commonwealth Fencing Championships for the very first time. With athletes from more than 20 countries competing in Lagos, can the event spark greater interest in fencing across the continent? #dwafrica

Title: Zimbabwe boat disaster kills 68
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: At least 68 people have died after an overloaded boat capsized during heavy winds on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, with 22 more bodies recovered in the latest search.

Title: Zambia awaits election results
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Zambians are awaiting presidential election results after counting resumed following violence against election officials and the theft of ballot papers.

Title: Uganda considers new capital city
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Kampala's traffic jams are costing Uganda an estimated $1.6 billion every year. Now, the government is considering moving some of its institutions and administrative functions to Nakasongola. But will it solve the problem?

Ramaphosa condemns attacks on foreigners

Title: Ramaphosa condemns attacks on foreigners
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans should be ashamed that foreign nationals have been threatened with violence and forced to leave, warning that such actions undermine regional solidarity.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr.
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: On this week's DW News Africa, the sacred 'talking drum' now back in Ivory Coast more than a century after being looted by French colonial troops. We speak to the Senegalese multi-instrumentalist Dudù Kouate about the instrument's cultural significance. Plus, is it social welfare or just politics? We get an inside look at the most recent mass wedding in Nigeria's Kano state. #dwafrica

Why Rwanda is monitoring TikTok in its fight against alcohol abuse

Title: Why Rwanda is monitoring TikTok in its fight against alcohol abuse
Runtime: 4:39
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Rwandan police say they will step up monitoring of public behavior and online content, including TikTok Live broadcasts, targeting conduct authorities deem indecent. The move has renewed debate over where the line lies between protecting public morals and safeguarding personal expression. #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Ghanaian evacuee dies after SA return
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: One of 50 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa died shortly after arriving in Accra, with authorities ordering an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

What is Africa preparedness to fight HIV without donor aid?

Title: What is Africa preparedness to fight HIV without donor aid?
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Namibia. Botswana. Rwanda. Lesotho. Zimbabwe. Five African nations just did what the world said was impossible, they hit the 95-95-95 HIV targets. But here's the catch… West and Central Africa are falling behind. Weak supply chains. Harsh laws. Stalled progress. So, the real question is: Can Africa END HIV without a single dollar of Western aid? We asked the UNFPA Regional Director. The answers might surprise you. Stay tuned for the full episode on DW Africa YouTube. #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #HIVAIDS #UNFPA #AfricaRising

Lagos vs floods: How Nigeria's megacity fights to stay afloat

Title: Lagos vs floods: How Nigeria's megacity fights to stay afloat
Runtime: 5:51
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Every rainy season, floodwater brings parts of Lagos to a standstill. New pumping stations are helping protect parts of the city, but engineers and environmental experts warn that flooding is about more than drainage. Can the city protect millions from flooding without pushing its most vulnerable residents further to the margins? #dwafricasocialmedia

Africa vs AIDS: The 2030 deadline no one is ready for

Title: Africa vs AIDS: The 2030 deadline no one is ready for
Runtime: 30:01
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: West and Central Africa has pledged to end AIDS by 2030. But can that promise survive as international funding collapses? With HIV funding falling, PEPFAR-supported services disrupted and more than 1,700 sites across Africa reportedly forced to close, governments are under growing pressure to finance the fight themselves.

Dr. Sennen Hounton, Director of the United Nations Population Fund Regional Office for West and Central Africa, is Under The Baobab to look at whether Africa can sustain the progress already made — and what happens if governments fail to act fast enough.

Topics Discussed:
00:00 Can Africa End HIV Without Western Aid?
03:21 Why Are So Many Africans Still Afraid to Test for HIV?
06:29 Is Africa's HIV Progress Being Reversed by Funding Cuts?
08:27 Which African Countries Are Being Hit Hardest by the Aid Crisis?
10:18 Can West and Central Africa Still Reach the 95-95-95 Targets?
11:04 Can African Countries Re...

Title: $29M Boeing crash payout sparks debate
Runtime: 2:19
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A US jury has awarded $29 million to the family of an aid worker killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster. The decision is reigniting debate over why families affected by the same tragedy can receive vastly different compensation. #dwafricasocialmedia

Two Indians rescued from kidnappers in Kenya

Title: Two Indians rescued from kidnappers in Kenya
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Two Indian nationals were rescued in Kenya after an alleged kidnapping plot that involved a $32,000 ransom demand from their families. #dwafricasocialmedia

More African countries accept US deportees

Title: More African countries accept US deportees
Runtime: 1:34
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A growing number of African nations are agreeing to receive deportees from the United States. Supporters call it a practical solution. Critics call it outsourcing immigration enforcement. Here's what you need to know.

What is the impact of stigma on the fight against HIV/AIDS

Title: What is the impact of stigma on the fight against HIV/AIDS
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Be honest… when was the last time you checked your HIV status? For millions across Africa, fear still wins. The shadow of those 1990s ads — the shock campaigns, the emaciated faces — never really left. In Uganda, people once turned to Kinkeliba and herbal cures instead of clinics. In parts of West Africa, new laws are literally criminalizing vulnerable groups, pushing them into hiding. But here's the truth from UNFPA's Sennen Hounton: 'You can live a completely normal life when it's detected early.' Stigma kills more quietly than the virus itself. Full conversation → Under The Baobab, DW Africa YouTube. #DWthebaobab #dwafricasocialmedia #Underthebaobab

Zambia: Has the state captured the judiciary?

Title: Zambia: Has the state captured the judiciary?
Runtime: 2:50
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Legal experts say that that Zambia's presidential race is so tight in 2026 that a court may ultimately have to decide the winner. How independent is the judiciary during this election period? #dwafricasocialmedia

Can Africa and the Caribbean share a common market?

Title: Can Africa and the Caribbean share a common market?
Runtime: 24:57
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Ghana's President John Mahama wants to foster closer Caribbean ties to AfCFTA when Ghana chairs the African Union next year. Could a transatlantic free-trade market work despite political and logistical hurdles? #dwafricasocialmedia

China betting big on Africa's electric future

Title: China betting big on Africa's electric future
Runtime: 3:45
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: China, the worlds' leading electric vehicle maker, has acquired Nissan's plant in South Africa. It has also signed several major lithium mining deals across Africa. What's it got to do with the African influencers flaunting their latest Chinese EVs? #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Zambians vote in high-stakes election
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Zambians are voting in a closely contested general election to elect a president, members of parliament and local government representatives. While polling has been largely peaceful, minor delays at some voting centres have been reported as voters take part in a race expected to shape the country's political future. #dwafricasocialmedia

The impact of donor budget cuts on the fight against HIV

Title: The impact of donor budget cuts on the fight against HIV
Runtime: 2:21
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: The numbers are brutal. Donor funding slashed by 25%. Over 1,700 clinics shut down across Eastern & Southern Africa. New PrEP initiations DOWN 64%. Condom distribution CUT IN HALF. In Nigeria, HIV self-testing kits dropped 70.2% in just months. And UNAIDS is warning: if PEPFAR cuts become permanent — 4 MILLION more AIDS deaths by 2030. 6 million new infections. This isn't a budget line. It's lives. Watch the full breakdown — Under The Baobab, now on DW Africa YouTube. #DWTheBaobab #hivaids #UNinafrica

Can Africa bring the Caribbean into its free trade zone?

Title: Can Africa bring the Caribbean into its free trade zone?
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama says he plans to push for closer Africa–Caribbean economic integration when Ghana takes over the African Union chairmanship next year. His proposal would link Caribbean businesses to a market of more than a billion Africans. But can politics, infrastructure, and trade rules align across the Atlantic? Lucy Riley speaks with DW’s Isaac Kaledzi and geopolitical analyst Fidel Amakye Owusu. #dwafricasocialmedia

SA launches new travel system for international tourists

Title: SA launches new travel system for international tourists
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: South Africa has launched a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, allowing international visitors to apply for visas online without having to visit an embassy. The platform has already been tested in China, India, Indonesia and Mexico. The system will initially be introduced at major airports in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban before being expanded to land border crossings. #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Who's running Cameroon?
Runtime: 25:23
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Paul Biya has led Cameroon for more than four decades. But with the 93-year-old president now absent from the country for more than two months, questions are growing about who really is in charge, and what his prolonged absence means for Cameroon's future. The country meanwhile is also dealing with separatist violence in its English-speaking regions, Boko Haram attacks in the north and economic pressures. Recent changes to the country's senior military leadership have added to the overall sense of uncertainty.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

00:00 — Cameroon’s president has been abroad for more than two months
01:24 — Who is running Cameroon?
02:40 — Two months without a public sighting of Biya
04:49 — How can Cameroon function without its president?
07:44 — Why isn’t the constitutional succession process being discussed?
09:57 — Who is accountable while Biya is away?
12:28 — Cameroon’s security and eco...

Amnesty warns of rights restrictions ahead of Zambia election

Title: Amnesty warns of rights restrictions ahead of Zambia election
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Amnesty International says Zambia has intensified restrictions on rights and freedoms ahead of the August 13 general election.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria eyes $50 billion in offshore oil and gas investment

Title: Nigeria eyes $50 billion in offshore oil and gas investment
Runtime: 1:39
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Nigeria says new rules for deep offshore oil and gas projects could help attract up to $50 billion in investment. But whether that money actually comes in will depend on energy companies deciding to move ahead with their projects.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Biya's long absence raises questions in Cameroon

Title: Biya's long absence raises questions in Cameroon
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Cameroon President Paul Biya has not been seen in public since leaving for Europe on June 7. The 93-year-old leader, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, remains abroad as government business continues and senior military positions are reshuffled. His prolonged absence has fueled questions about leadership and Cameroon's political future. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with global affairs analyst Levi Mboushou and DW correspondent Dorcas Ekupe about what Biya's absence means.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

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