DW Africa
Ghana’s PANAFEST confronts the legacy of slavery
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- Ghana’s PANAFEST confronts the legacy of slavery
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Every year, Ghana marks PANAFEST, a festival that remembers the trauma of colonialism while confronting new forms of exploitation trapping millions today.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How Malawi and Algeria are rewriting the WAFCON script
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- 25:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The 2026 WAFCON has produced a tournament few expected. Defending champions Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Ivory Coast have all been eliminated, while Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria and debutants Malawi have reached the semi-finals. With all four semi-finalists also securing places at the 2027 Women's World Cup, we look at why the established powers have fallen short and what the results mean for the future of women's football in Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
00:00 – Malawi’s historic WAFCON run
01:18 – The four semi-finalists
01:56 – Why this WAFCON feels historic
03:30 – Nigeria’s shock early exit
04:42 – Is Malawi the greatest WAFCON underdog story?
05:49 – Malawi’s rise and the Chawinga sisters
07:56 – Zambia’s controversial group-stage exit
10:45 – Is African women’s football becoming more competitive?
12:50 – WAFCON semi-final preview: Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria & Malawi<...
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- South Africa braces for severe winter weather
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Snow, heavy rain and icy conditions have hit nearly all nine South African provinces, closing roads and disrupting schools as authorities warn against unnecessary travel.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi and Algeria make surprise WAFCON run
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has produced major surprises, with traditional powerhouses Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana knocked out before the semi-finals. Debutants Malawi have reached the last four and secured their first-ever Women's World Cup qualification, alongside Morocco, Cameroon and Algeria. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Glory Mushinge and football analyst Biola Solace-Chukwu about the tournament's biggest upsets and what they mean for the future of women's football in Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
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- Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000 in DR Congo
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Over 2,000 lives have been lost to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zambia’s 2026 election: Can more women enter parliament?
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Women make up the majority of Zambia's population but are largely absent from the political landscape. The activists and 2026 election candidates among them say that will have to change.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Uganda’s Gaza mission: What does Museveni stand to gain?
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- As Uganda approves a potential troop deployment to Gaza, questions are growing about what President Yoweri Museveni hopes to gain from joining one of the world's most controversial stabilization missions.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Zimbabwe at 46: Are the Liberation Ideals Being Forgotten?
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Zimbabwe is marking 46 years of Heroes' Day honoring those who died fighting for independence. But for some liberation war veterans, the day is also a time to ask if Zimbabwe is still living up to the ideals they fought for? Are Zimbabwe's liberation ideals still being upheld?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How alcohol became a major youth health challenge in Rwanda
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- 25:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Alcohol abuse is emerging as a major health and social concern among young people in Rwanda. More than 95 percent of youth admitted to rehabilitation centres are reportedly battling alcohol abuse, while deaths linked to illegal and substandard alcoholic drinks have added urgency to the issue. Authorities have shut down distilleries, revoked licences for industrial ethanol imports and arrested people over illegal alcohol production. So what is driving the problem, and can Rwanda's response turn the tide?#dwafricasocialmedia
00:00 – Why are so many young people drinking alcohol in Rwanda?
01:20 – Alcohol and youth addiction in Rwanda
03:19 – Why are young people turning to alcohol?
05:25 – How alcohol abuse is affecting young people
08:27 – What does rehabilitation involve?
11:14 – How affordable is addiction treatment?
14:36 – What is the government doing to tackle alcohol addiction?
17:37 – Can preven...
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- Malawi Make History, Qualify for First-Ever Women’s World Cup
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Malawi has qualified to the WAFCON semi-finals and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi to end voluntary repatriation of citizens from South Africa
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Malawi is ending its voluntary repatriation program for citizens in South Africa on August 12, even as thousands still want to return home. The move has drawn criticism from human rights activists.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Alcohol abuse among Rwanda's youth raises alarm
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Rwanda is raising the alarm over alcohol abuse among young people. More than 95 percent of youth admitted to rehabilitation centres are reportedly being treated for alcohol-related addiction, while at least 50 people have died this year from illegal and substandard alcoholic drinks. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Elvis Benimana of the Health Development Initiative and DW correspondent Alex Ngarambe in Kigali about the scale of the problem and the government's response.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why South Africa is struggling to curb crime
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- South Africa is still struggling to keep violence and crime under control even after the deployment of the army. #DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why African Ants are in high demand
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Ant smuggling is on the rise. As exotic species become popular pets in Europe, scientists warn of growing risks for ecosystems and infrastructure.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Diomande's incredible rise to Real Madrid
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Yan Diomande has completed a €125m transfer to Real Madrid. His journey from Côte d'Ivoire, via Florida and the Bundesliga to the biggest club in the world is charted by those who helped him along the way.
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- Can disputed election results be challenged in Zambia?
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- If an election goes wrong, who will be held accountable? Zambia's Electoral Commission explains what voters and candidates can do when results are contested. #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Zambia2026Election #ZambiaDecides #ZambiaElectoralCommission
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- DR Congo Ebola cases top 4,000
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 4,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 1,900 deaths recorded as authorities battle the world's second-largest outbreak.
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- DW News Africa with Michael Okwu
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- 26:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Why does a woman in Kenya lose her life simply for being a woman? We meet two families shattered by femicide: a mother murdered before her children, now orphaned and awaiting justice, and 10-year-old Mary Wambui, abused and killed by a trusted neighbor, with her family still waiting for closure after years in court. We also meet activists pushing to have femicide declared a national emergency.#dwafrica
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- Ethiopia's broken Tigray peace deal opens old wounds
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- 5:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Renewed clashes in Ethiopia's Tigray region are putting the 2022 Pretoria Agreement under fresh strain. As political tensions rise, nearly one million displaced people are still waiting for the peace they were promised. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
00:00 — Fighting returns to Ethiopia’s Tigray region
00:35 — Displaced families face years in IDP camps
00:57 — Sherina: Where fighting flared up again
01:40 — The Pretoria Agreement and the end of the Tigray war
01:49 — Allegations of war crimes and abuses
02:17 — Civilians fear renewed violence
02:48 — Why the Pretoria Agreement failed to resolve deeper disputes
03:16 — Three major issues remain unresolved
03:18 — Territory: The dispute over western Tigray
03:32 — Political representation and Tigray’s federal influence
03:41 — Displacement: Nearly 1 million still unable to return home
03:52 — Could renewed fighting destabilise the ...
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- Will Zambia's elections be free and fair?
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- As Zambia heads toward another election, many voters are still asking the same question: can the process be trusted? #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Zambia2026Election #ZambiaDecides #ZambiaElectoralCommission
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- Tanzania launches new election unrest probe
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has established a new commission to determine who incited, participated in and financed unrest surrounding Tanzania's October 2025 elections.
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- Court says Kenya election was due in 2026
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kenya’s High Court has ruled that the country’s next general election was due on August 11, 2026, rather than in 2027. However, the court suspended the effect of its decision, allowing the current election timetable to remain in place for now. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Zambia’s Electoral Commission promises a transparent election. But will voters trust the process?
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- 30:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In this episode of Under the Baobab, George Okachi and Mimi Mefo Newuh question ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro about the Commission’s independence, the counting of results, new constituencies, election misinformation and fears of manipulation.
The ECZ says votes will be counted at polling stations and verified results published. But will that be enough to earn public trust?
What makes you trust—or distrust—an election result?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 – Can Zambians Trust the 2026 Election?
01:43 – Why Is Election Credibility Such a Big Issue?
02:21 – Peter Obi Debate: What Did Our Viewers Say?
04:08 – Zambia Changed Power Peacefully in 2021 — What Changed?
05:29 - Who Is Brown Kasaro, Zambia's Election Referee?
07:04 – Can Zambia's Electoral Commission Truly Be Independent?
10:10 – Who Takes Responsibility If the Election Goes Wrong?
11:54 – Who Is Brown Kasaro Beyond the Elec...
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- Uganda approves troops deployment to Gaza
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Uganda has approved the deployment of soldiers to Gaza despite fierce pushback from the opposition over a lack of clarity. This move has split opinions across the country. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Zambia elections: 'Results will be known within 72 hours'
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Will Zambia's Electoral Commission deliver on its promise to announce presidential results within 72 hours? #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfrica #Zambia2026Election #ZambiaDecides #ZambiaElectoralCommission
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- Cyanide suspected in Kenyan elephant deaths
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kenya is investigating the deaths of 16 elephants in the Amboseli-Kimana ecosystem after preliminary tests indicated possible cyanide poisoning. Authorities say Amboseli National Park remains safe for visitors as investigations continue. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricaaivoices
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- Kenyans protest alleged police abductions
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Protesters in Kenya’s Nairobi have taken to the street to demand an end to alleged police abductions and return of those still missing after four people went missing in June. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Ghana opposition protests democracy fears
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Supporters of Ghana's biggest opposition party say democracy is under threat and have hit the streets to make their voices heard. But the ruling party says those claims simply don't hold up. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Uganda's government opponents on trial
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- 25:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A growing number of high-profile cases against opposition politicians and government critics are testing Uganda's justice system and raising questions about democracy, dissent and the rule of law. Is justice or intimidation at play? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast
00:00 Intro: Uganda's Opposition on Trial
01:03 Kizza Besigye's Detention and Health Concerns
03:03 What the Besigye Case Says About Political Freedom
06:05 Justice or Politics? Examining the Treason Charges
09:34 Is Uganda's Judiciary Independent?
14:03 Besigye's Health Crisis and Public Reaction
16:00 How Free Is Media Coverage in Uganda?
17:19 Public Trust in State Institutions
20:20 What Reforms Does Uganda's Justice System Need?
23:00 Can Change Come to Uganda?
24:08 Government Response and Rights Groups' Demands
24:55 Final Thoughts: Democracy a...
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- Why poachers are stealing Africa's giant ants
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Giant African Harvester Ant queens can sell for hundreds of dollars, fueling a trade that threatens entire colonies and the ecosystems they help sustain. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Nigerian Army offers over $44,000 bounty on wanted ISWAP leaders
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Nigerian Army is offering rewards of over $44,000 for information leading to the arrest of senior ISWAP commanders operating around the Lake Chad Basin. The move follows what the military calls a major intelligence breakthrough. But after years of insurgency, will cash rewards make a difference in the fight against terrorism? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Uganda: David Owori dies at 28
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ugandan footballer David Owori has died at the age of 28 after suffering critical injuries in an assault in Kampala. His death has sparked renewed concern over violent attacks in the Ugandan capital. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Malawi reaches WAFCON quarter-finals
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Malawi has secured its place in the WAFCON quarter-finals despite being defeated by Zambia 2-1. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Why is Uganda putting opposition leaders on trial?
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Winnie Byanyima, the wife of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, says she is not seeking special treatment for her husband, only that the Ugandan constitution and the rights it guarantees be fully respected. As prominent opposition politicians and government critics continue to face prosecution, debate is intensifying over whether these cases reflect the impartial application of justice or a wider effort to silence dissent. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and civil society activist Yvonne Mpambara and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Can Africa bring the Caribbean into its AfCTFA free trade deal?
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ghana's President John Mahama says he will push for Caribbean countries to join the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) when Ghana takes over the African Union chairmanship in 2027. Supporters see a chance to deepen Africa-Caribbean trade and diaspora ties. Critics wonder whether the AfCFTA should fix its own challenges before expanding beyond Africa. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Who is really in charge in Cameroon?
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Can a president govern a country he hasn't been seen in for nearly two months? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica
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- Can Zambia still hold a free and fair election?
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- 25:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Zambia has long been regarded as one of Southern Africa's democratic success stories, with a history of peaceful transfers of power. But as the country heads to the August 13 election, a new report by Transparency International Zambia has raised concerns over civic space, political freedoms and equal participation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
00:00 Can Zambia hold a free and fair election?
00:40 Zambia's democratic reputation under scrutiny
01:24 Introducing the guests
01:38 Political atmosphere ahead of August 13 election
02:52 Transparency International raises the alarm
05:20 Why Zambia's civic space is shrinking
08:29 Is this a recurring election-year problem?
09:41 Government response to the report
12:49 Challenges facing journalists
14:47 Will the election be free and fair?
17:03 What authorities should do before polling day
18:58 Key election integrity indicators to watch
20:56 H...
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- Why Museveni’s visit to Tanzania matters
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is on a state visit to Tanzania as both countries look to deepen cooperation on trade, energy, and regional security across East Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Uganda#Tanzania#
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- Transparency report raises concerns over Zambia's civic space
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A new report by Transparency International Zambia has raised concerns over the country's civic space as campaigning intensifies ahead of the August 13 election. The report highlights issues around freedom of expression, assembly and political participation, prompting fresh debate over Zambia's democratic environment. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Transparency International Zambia's Chimuka Nachibinga and DW correspondent Kathy Short in Lusaka.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#Zambia#Elections
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- Somali referee barred from US World Cup lands CECAFA role
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, ranked Africa's number one football referee, has arrived in Kigali to officiate the CECAFA Kagame Cup on August 7. The US denied Artan entry to officiate in the just-concluded World Cup, accusing him of links to al-Shabab.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Kenyan students face charges after wave of school fires
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Hundreds of Kenyan students are facing legal action following a surge in school fires and unrest incidents that have disrupted learning across the country.
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- Nigerian soldiers to get up to 80% salary increase from September
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant salary increase for members of the armed forces, with junior-ranked personnel set to receive up to an 80 percent pay rise from September 1. The move is aimed at improving morale and rewarding troops engaged in ongoing security operations across the country.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- How heavy security kept Zimbabwe's protests off the streets
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- 25:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Zimbabwe's planned July 31 protests failed to materialize despite widespread frustration over constitutional reforms, economic hardship, and governance. Heavy security deployments across major cities kept the demonstrations largely off the streets, raising renewed concerns about shrinking civic space and Zimbabweans' ability to freely express dissent. #DWAfricaSocialMedia'DWAfricaLinkPodcast#zimbabwe
00:00 Why Zimbabweans wanted to protest
00:55 What happened on July 31?
01:53 Why the protests failed to materialize
05:25 Heavy security and fears of intimidation
07:28 Zimbabwe's constitutional changes explained
10:52 Political fatigue and the weakened opposition
13:18 Cost of living vs economic growth
15:46 What Zimbabweans want from the government
17:11 Is the government listening?
18:56 Why many Zimbabweans aren't feeling economic progress
20:59 What needs to change in Zimbabwe?
23:10 What Zimbabwe's faile...
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- Ghana cocoa farmers risk jail over land use
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ghana's Parliament has passed a controversial bill that could see cocoa farmers jailed for repurposing their land without government approval. Supporters say it's a necessary step to stop illegal mining, while critics argue it limits farmers' rights. Here's what's at stake.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- CHADEMA says Tundu Lissu's health is deteriorating in custody
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- CHADEMA says chairman Tundu Lissu's health has worsened while in custody, citing a sharp drop in his daily exercise capacity due to pain in his hip and other parts of his body.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Rwanda revokes alcohol import licenses amid abuse concerns
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Rwanda has canceled all import licenses for neutral spirit with immediate effect, citing concerns over alcohol abuse among young people.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Growing concerns over Zimbabwe's civic space
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Zimbabwe's planned July 31 protests failed to materialize despite widespread frustration over constitutional reforms, economic hardship, and governance. Heavy security deployments across major cities kept the demonstrations largely off the streets, raising renewed concerns about shrinking civic space and Zimbabweans' ability to freely express dissent. In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with political analyst Takura Zhangazha and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri about what kept people off the streets and what the events reveal about Zimbabwe's political and economic future.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Zimbabwe
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- Nigeria, Uganda, Zimbabwe among countries facing new US visa bond rule
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Planning a trip to the United States? Travellers from 30 African countries, including Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe, could now be asked to pay a visa bond of up to $20,000 before getting a US business or tourist visa.
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- Five-year sentence for Chinese miners sparks debate
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A Nigerian court sentenced two Chinese nationals to five years in prison for illegally exporting solid minerals. The ruling has sparked debate, with many Nigerians arguing the sentence does not reflect the seriousness of illegal mining and the economic losses linked to the practice. Here's how Nigerians are reacting.
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- Goodluck Jonathan absent from INEC's candidate list
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's name was missing from the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) list of cleared candidates for the 2027 presidential election, raising fresh questions about his political future..#DWAfricaSocialMedia
