DW Africa
After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?
- Title
- After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?
- Runtime
- 25:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Anti-migrant protests rocked South Africa this week after some citizen-led movements demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by 30 June. As tensions persist, DW's AfricaLink host, Eddy Micah Jr., speaks with Mametlwe Sebei, President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo about what lies ahead. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 – Anti-Migrant Deadline Takes Effect in South Africa
01:20 – What Happened on June 30?
03:45 – Who Is Behind the Protests?
05:45 – Why Are Migrants Being Blamed?
07:30 – The Economic Reality Behind Public Frustration
11:00 – Is Xenophobia Being Used for Political Gain?
13:00 – What Happens After the June 30 Deadline?
15:00 – Thousands Leave South Africa Amid Fear
16:30 – Government Response: Words vs Action...
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- Ghana demands justice after citizen slain in S. Africa anti-migrant riots
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ghana is demanding immediate justice from South Africa after a citizen was fatally shot during anti-migrant demonstrations. Accra is now urging the African Union to confront xenophobic violence at the continental level. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #southafrica
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- Xenophobia won't solve SA crisis
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Migration expert Rebecca Walker says expelling migrants will not address South Africa's deeper economic and social challenges. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
- Title
- What next for SA after anti-migrant protests?
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As tensions persist in South Africa, questions remain about how the country will address growing xenophobic sentiments and ensure the safety of foreign nationals living in the country. In tonight’s episode, DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Mametlwe Sebei, President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa - GIWUSA and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo about what lies ahead. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
- Title
- DRC Ebola deaths surpass 400
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ebola deaths in DR Congo have reached 438, with nearly 40 new fatalities reported in a single day and confirmed cases topping 1,400. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricaaivoices
- Title
- Xenophobia: Should South Africa pay the bill?
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Thousands of migrants are leaving South Africa after weeks of xenophobic attacks and intimidation. As foreign governments spend money evacuating citizens and victims count losses from looted businesses, lost property and damaged homes, should South Africa be held financially responsible? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- What roller coaster cocoa prices mean for West African farmers
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After hitting a record $12,900 per metric ton, cocoa prices have dropped sharply. Here's why prices are changing, how weather in West Africa could shape the next harvest, and what it means for farmers and the global chocolate industry. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Nigeria plans more evacuation flights from South Africa
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria says it will continue evacuating citizens who wish to leave South Africa following the June 30 anti-migrant protests, with three more evacuation flights expected in the coming days. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #dwafricaaivoices
- Title
- South Africa faces uneasy calm after June 30 anti-migrant protests
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The June 30 anti-migrant protests may be over, but South Africa remains on edge. As police investigate overnight attacks, organisers say they will return to the streets every Thursday until their demands on illegal immigration, crime, and unemployment are addressed. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen#SouthAfrica#Migrants#protests#anti migrants
- Title
- Can President Mahama fix Ghana's perennial Accra floods?
- Runtime
- 25:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ghana's capital, Accra, has once again been battered by devastating floods that left at least a dozen people dead. What is behind the recurring floods and can President John Mahama find a lasting solution? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ing. Abudulai Mahama, Roads and Building Consultant, and DW correspondent Adwoa Domena Tenkorama in Accra. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen #dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 – Introduction: Accra Floods Again
01:05 – What Happened? The Scale of the Disaster
04:15 – Why Did the Flooding Become So Severe?
06:30 – Climate Change vs Human-Made Factors
09:15 – Encroachment on Wetlands and Waterways
12:10 – Blocked Drains, Waste Management and Human Behaviour
14:55 – Were Authorities Prepared?
17:05 – Is Accra's Drainage System Fit for Purpose?
19:10 – Government Response and New Funding Measures
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- German-Rwandan arrested over 1994 genocide Killings
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- German authorities have arrested a German-Rwandan man accused of ordering the killing of 25 Tutsis during the 1994 Rwandan genocide #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricaaivoices
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- What will it take to fix Ghana's perennial Accra floods?
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ghana’s capital, Accra, is reeling from yet another deadly flood disaster after heavy rains left at least twelve people dead and caused widespread destruction. As authorities step up relief efforts, concerns are growing over why the city continues to face recurring floods despite years of interventions. In tonight's episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ing. Abudulai Mahama, Roads and Building Consultant, and DW correspondent Adwoa Domena Tenkorama in Accra. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
- Title
- Nigeria evacuates 271 more citizens from South Africa
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Federal Government's third evacuation flight brings total returnees to nearly 600 as tensions rise in South Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricawomen
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- Floodwaters, oil and health fears in South Sudan
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Flooding has submerged oil wells in Unity State since 2021, fueling contamination fears among war-displaced communities, though scientific evidence remains limited. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
- Title
- Who controls South Africa's response to xenophobia?
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Anti-immigration groups set the deadline. Migrants feared the consequences. As officials admit failures in migration management, questions are growing over whether the government is still controlling South Africa's response to xenophobia.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- AFROLUTION 2026: Berlin Hosts the Global Festival of African Culture
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Berlin. 40 degrees. In the middle of a historic heatwave, Festival AFROLUTION 2026 brings together artists, thinkers, and activists from Africa and its global diasporas — reimagining memory and new ways of becoming.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Can Africa's historic World Cup run end with its first-ever title?
- Runtime
- 25:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- African teams are making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record nine countries progressing to the knockout stage. Their performances have reignited hopes that the continent can go beyond previous achievements and challenge football's traditional powerhouses.From Morocco's groundbreaking semi-final run in 2022 to the impressive performances of Africa's representatives this year, the question is no longer whether African teams can compete—but whether one can go all the way. This episode explores which teams have impressed the most and whether Africa is ready to produce its first FIFA World Cup champion.#SDWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#SPorts#FIFA#World cup
- Title
- Nine African teams reached the World Cup knockout stage. Can one of them go all the way?
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Africa is enjoying one of its strongest-ever FIFA World Cup campaigns, with a record nine teams reaching the knockout stage. From Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire to Ghana and South Africa, the continent's representatives are raising hopes of an even deeper run.
In this AfricaLink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ghanaian sports journalist Betty Yawson and DW's Samson Omale about Africa's performances so far, the teams most likely to go further, and whether an African nation can finally lift football's biggest prize.#DWAfricaLinkPodcast
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- Xenophobia in SA: Anti-immigrant protests begin as deadline takes effect
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Anti-immigration marches are underway in South Africa as a controversial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country expires.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#SouthAfrica#Protests#Migration#anti migration
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- Accra floods: Mahama vows action after devastation
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- President John Mahama speaks on devasting floods that engulfed Ghana's capital city, Accra on Monday.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa: Anti-migrant protesters march through Johannesburg
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Johannesburg protesters have marched through Hillbrow and Yeoville, areas of the city known to house many immigrants amid June 30 deadline given to them to leave the country by some anti-migrant groups.
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- South Africans Say Anti-Migrant Protests Will Remain Peaceful
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As anti-migrant protests begin in South Africa, some residents say they expect the demonstrations to remain peaceful and hope there will be no violence.
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- South African Police Say They're Ready for Anti-Migrant Protests
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- South African police tell DW that they are ready to keep the country safe ahead of today's anti-migrant protests. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Media under siege: How Free Is Uganda's Press Really?
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Uganda's press freedom is under renewed scrutiny after security forces surrounded Nation Media Group premises and forced NTV Uganda and Spark TV off air following a shutdown order by military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni. The crackdown on one of East Africa's largest independent media houses has revived questions over how free Uganda's media really is, with press freedom groups long warning that journalists face intimidation, violence and pressure from security agencies.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Should dual citizens be allowed to hold Uganda's highest public offices?
- Runtime
- 25:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Uganda's constitution allows dual citizenship, but it also bars dual nationals from holding several of the country's most sensitive public offices. Now, controversy surrounding President Yoweri Museveni's cabinet nominees has brought those constitutional restrictions back into the spotlight. The debate has expanded beyond legal eligibility to questions of national identity, political accountability and the strength of Uganda's institutions. This episode explores why the issue has resurfaced now, what the law says, and what the controversy could mean for Uganda's democracy.#DWAfrica#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#DWAfricaWomen
00:00 Uganda's cabinet sparks constitutional debate
00:43 Welcome to AfricaLink
01:00 Why dual citizenship became a political issue
02:39 Meet the guests
02:55 What triggered the controversy?
04:13 Why Uganda restricts dual citizens from top offices
08:21 Law or selective enforcement?
09:25 Public reaction across Uganda<...
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- South Africa beefs up security ahead of June 30 deadline
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- South Africa has increased security deployments nationwide as authorities prepare for possible unrest linked to anti-migrant protests planned for June 30.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Nigerians criticize first lady’s advice
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is facing backlash after urging women to consider informal jobs, such as selling roasted groundnuts and maize.
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- Uganda's cabinet nominations have reignited a debate over dual citizenship and constitutional law.
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Uganda's latest cabinet appointments have sparked controversy after several nominees were questioned over their dual citizenship. The debate has revived long-standing constitutional questions about who is eligible to hold some of the country's highest public offices—and whether the law is being applied consistently. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with Magezi Kirilinju, Communications Officer of the Government Citizens Interaction Center and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala about Uganda's dual citizenship debate, what it means for governance, and whether the controversy exposes deeper questions about identity, citizenship and political power.#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#Uganda#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Deadline looms as migrants struggle to leave South Africa
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- With hours to go before an unofficial deadline for foreign nationals to leave South Africa, thousands are scrambling north — but a transport crisis is leaving many stuck at the Zimbabwe border.#dwafricasocialmedia#SouthAfrica#protest#Migrants#June 30
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- Ghana’s Accra flooded after hours of heavy rainfall
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ghana’s capital, Accra, has been hit by severe flooding following several hours of heavy rainfall on Monday. Major roads across the city have been submerged, causing traffic disruptions and leaving many commuters stranded. Overflowing drains have worsened the situation in several areas, while emergency services continue rescue operations for residents trapped in flooded homes. Firefighters are also battling a blaze at a rubber factory near Kwame Nkrumah Circle amid the challenging conditions. The floods have disrupted activities in some schools, prompting the government to urge residents to stay indoors and work from home.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Fear grows as South Africa's June 30 anti-immigrant deadline nears
- Runtime
- 4:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As anti-immigrant marches spread across South Africa, people from Malawi, Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries report intimidation, threats and violence. DW speaks to those caught in the crisis and asks: what happened to the dream of African unity?#dwafricasocialmedia
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- Title
- Bafana Bafana's World Cup dream ends after Canada defeat
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- South Africa exits the World Cup after a 1–0 loss to Canada, but fans say the team's historic run is still worth celebrating
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- Germany's Schweinsteiger accused of racism over Africa remarks
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger has been accused of racism over comments about Ivory Coast national football team. Activists told DW the remarks perpetuate racist stereotypes about African people.
- Title
- My Children Cried When I Announced My Presidential Bid
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Activism has already cost Boniface Mwangi arrests, injuries, and threats. But when he announced he would run for president, the hardest conversation wasn't with voters.
It was with his family.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWUnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #UnderTheBaobab #BonifaceMwangi #KenyaPolitics #GenZProtests #AfricaPolitics #Democracy #PresidentialElection #DWAfrica #BonifaceMwangi #WilliamRuto #KenyaPolitics #KenyaElection #Leadership #KenyaPolitics #Family #Leadership #PresidentialCandidate #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #AfricaPolitics #Activism #HumanStories
- Title
- Museveni orders evacuation of Ugandans from South Africa
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the evacuation of Ugandans from South Africa, with hundreds already registering to return home amid rising xenophobic tensions.
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- Malawians seek to exit South Africa amid rising tensions
- Runtime
- 22:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Malawians are turning to authorities for assistance to leave South Africa, as concerns grow ahead of a June 30 deadline announced by some anti-migrant groups. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricasocialmedia
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- Title
- Morocco: First African World Cup winners?
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Can Morocco become the first African country to win the World Cup? DW spoke to Moroccan fans at the tournament, who believe their country can make history.
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- Senegal’s debt crisis: What’s really going on?
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Senegal is facing a growing debt crisis — and now the country is considering restructuring. But what does that actually mean, and how could it affect everyday people?
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- Media blackout raises alarm in Uganda
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Concerns are mounting in Uganda after leading independent broadcaster NTV Uganda and its sister station Spark TV were taken off air on Sunday. Security forces surrounded the Nation Media Group premises in Kampala, blocking journalists from entering or leaving the compound. Operations at the Daily Monitor were also disrupted. The move marks a sharp escalation in tensions between authorities and one of East Africa’s largest independent media organisations. The shutdown was ordered by military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni.
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- Seychelles at 50: From independence to conservation trailblazer
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Fifty years after independence, Seychelles is more than a beach paradise—it’s a global model for conservation and creole culture. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- FIFA World Cup 2026: Africa’s strong run so far
- Runtime
- 1:20:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The first round of matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 wraps up this weekend, with at least seven African teams already through to the knockout stage — and that number could rise to nine. It’s a promising showing for the continent. But how far can these teams go? DW’s Samson Omale hosts a live chat with fellow DW colleagues and sports analysts to break down Africa’s performance and chances moving forward.
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- South African defends migrant workers
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As South Africa braces for June 30 anti-immigration protests and heightened security deployments, a Cape Town employer is challenging one of the arguments at the center of the debate. Talia, who says she has employed Zimbabwean workers for more than 20 years, argues that many migrants are hired not because they take jobs from South Africans, but because employers value their work ethic, reliability, and dedication. Her remarks come as thousands of foreign nationals face growing uncertainty amid renewed xenophobic tensions, with migrant communities across the country fearing violence, displacement, and possible deportations. While anti-immigration groups blame undocumented migrants for unemployment and crime, voices like Talia's reflect a competing view that migrants play an important role in South Africa's economy and communities.
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- DW News Africa with Michael Okwu
- Runtime
- 26:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ethiopia has built Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, so why are half of its people still without power? DW looks at what it would take to connect them and millions more people across Africa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party had a sweeping win in this month's elections amid regional tension. We discuss the state of democracy in Ethiopia.#dwafrica
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- Over 700 Nigerians stranded in South Africa
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- More than 700 Nigerians are still waiting to leave South Africa as evacuation delays and rising anti-migrant tensions fuel uncertainty ahead of June 30.
- Title
- Kenya's deadly Gen Z protests: Where's the accountability and justice?
- Runtime
- 5:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The second anniversary of the Gen Z-led uprising that forced a national reckoning in Kenya is marked by memory, fear, and unfulfilled demands for justice. Survivors of the deadly violence orchestrated by the state have rejected its offer of compensation. What does justice look like for Kenyans? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Burkina Faso cuts ties with France
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France, deepening a breakdown in ties between the West African nation and its former colonial ruler. Authorities accused Paris of interference in domestic affairs and supporting destabilizing networks, allegations France has previously denied. The move comes as Burkina Faso continues to battle a deadly Islamist insurgency and strengthens its shift away from traditional Western allies.
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- Africa’s long road to the World Cup respectability
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Africa waited 88 years for its first World Cup semifinalist. As its teams aim even higher in 2026, the road that led there is worth remembering.
- Title
- Activist or Opportunist: Can Boniface Mwangi lead Kenya?
- Runtime
- 30:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- He bled with Gen Z on the streets of Nairobi. Now he wants their votes. Live from Bonn's historic World Conference Center, Mimi and George put Kenya's loudest activist-turned-politician in the hot seat. Can the man who demanded receipts from others show his own? Can he really defeat Ruto — or is he just climbing a ladder built on protest? One year of Under The Baobab. No easy answers.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Boniface Mwangi Takes Aim at Ruto
01:14 – Can a Gen Z Protest Movement Win Power?
02:41 - From Activism to Presidential Ambition
03:10 - Is Boniface Riding on Kenya's Anger?
04:38 - His Track Record: Protest, Corruption and Rule of Law
05:41 - Who Is Funding Boniface Mwangi's Campaign?
06:43 – What If Gen Z Rejects Him as President?
08:30 – Is He More Useful as an Activist Than a Politician?
10:28 - Boniface's Promise: Education, Healthcare and Security
12:04 - Voter Apathy and Kenya's 8 Million M...
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- Anti-migrant tension high in South Africa ahead of planned June 30 protests
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tensions over immigration in South Africa are rising — but now, some indigenous groups are pushing back. They say the growing anti‑immigrant rhetoric is also putting local communities at risk and are calling for protection.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
- Title
- Can Boniface Mwangi Really Lead Kenya?
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Boniface Mwangi says he's ready to swap activism for the presidency. But do Kenyans believe he has what it takes to lead the country, or is he more effective holding those in power to account? We hit the streets of Nairobi to find out. #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWUnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #BonifaceMwangi, #Kenyapolitics, #Kenyaelection2027, #William Ruto, #GenZprotestsKenya #Kenyan activists, #Africanpolitics, democracy in Africa, #Pressfreedom #Africa #Global Media Forum, #GMF26 #Kenyanyouth #Kenya #KenyaPolitics #VoxPop #PresidentialRace #Activism #Leadership #Nairobi #AfricaPolitics #DWAfrica #GenZ
