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Unlocking Africa's solar potential

Explore Africa's renewable energy potential with insights from the Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2024. Despite 685 million people lacking electricity, off-grid solar could power 41% by 2030. Eddy Micah Jr discusses investment opportunities and challenges in Africa's solar sector with Sarah Malm from GOGLA and DW's Thuso Khumalo.
10/11/202426 minutes, 32 seconds
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AfricaLink News October 10, 2024

South Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for Literature +++ Tennis star Rafael Nadal announces retirement +++ Mozambique counting votes after tense election
10/10/20243 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ghana's new equality law — what’s in it for women?

Ghana’s president has finally signed a 30-year-old gender equity bill into law. It promotes the participation of women in public life from a minimum of 30% to 50% by 2030, which is in line with UN sustainable development goals. But will it actually change anything for the women of Ghana? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Sheila Minka-Premo, a convenor of the bill and journalist Gifty Andoh Appiah.
10/10/202425 minutes, 43 seconds
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Will Dangote's refinery solve Nigeria's oil issues?

Nigerians had hoped the Dangote Petroleum Refinery near Lagos would lower fuel costs, which had shot up after Africa's biggest oil producer scrapped fuel subsidies. But now the Dangote refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) are fighting over the price of fuel sold in Nigeria. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to analyst, Dr. Ede Peter Daniel and DW's Ben Shemang in Nigeria.
10/9/202426 minutes, 12 seconds
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Angola caught in tug of war between US and China

US President Joe Biden's first trip to Africa trip would have taken him to Angola. The trip was canceled at the last minute. But did the planned trip to southern African country come into focus on the eve of a US election have anything to do with the clash of US-China interests? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to political analyst Edmilson Angelo.
10/8/202426 minutes, 44 seconds
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What has South Africa's GNU achieved after 100 days?

South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has been in place for 100 days after the African National Congress (ANC) party failed to secure a majority for the first time since 1994. Among the 10 coalition partners is the main opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA). How is the coalition performing? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to analyst Sandile Swana and DW's Thuso Khumalo in South Africa.
10/7/202425 minutes, 40 seconds
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Can South Africa overcome xenophobia?

African diaspora activists in South Africa are warning that the increasing raids on undocumented migrants by authorities could trigger renewed xenophobic violence, Why are migrants increasingly in focus? Josey Mahachi talks to Nombulelo Jacqui Qhweni of the Women In Diaspora Association (WIDA), Emmanuel Bensah, a Ghana-based integration expert and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo in South Africa.
10/4/202426 minutes, 59 seconds
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Will Uganda change its law to extend Museveni's presidency?

Uganda is considering denying citizens the chance to vote for their president, with tentative plans to have lawmakers elect one instead. Critics see the move as a way for President Yoweri Museveni to hold onto power. Josey Mahachi talks to Adolf Mbeine, a political scientist at Makerere University and DW correspondent Frank Yiga in Uganda.
10/3/202426 minutes, 37 seconds
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Dealing with infertility and child adoption in Africa

Infertility is incredibly challenging in many African communties. It is often the women who are shamed when a couple is childless, and adoption is not always easy. Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Promise Sefogah, the Vice President of the Fertility Society of Ghana, Judith Mwila, a child rights activist in Zambia and DW correspondent Naomi Jasseda in Tanzania.
10/2/202430 minutes
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Why is antimicrobial resistance so high in Africa?

Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for a disproportionate share of global disease-related deaths due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Why is it so? Cai Nebe talks to Dr. Janet Midega, Senior Research Manager for Wellcome's Drug Resistant Infections (DRI) program, Basimenye Nhlema, Executive Director at Partners in Health-Malawi and DW correspondent George Mhango in Malawi.
10/1/202426 minutes, 53 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 30 September 2024

Austria's far-right Freedom Party sees historic win +++ Tensions in the Middle East escalate
9/30/20243 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why can't Ghana stop illegal mining?

Illegal mining is poisoning Ghana's water supply and degrading the environment. It involves both foreign and local artisanal miners and has become a national problem. Who's behind it and why is it so difficult to stop? Josey Mahachi talks to Enoch Randy Aikins, a researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, investigative journalist Erastus Donkor and DW's Nontokozo Mchunu in South Africa.
9/30/202427 minutes, 9 seconds
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Confronting colonial-era names in Africa

As Uganda marks 62 years of independence from Britain, one citizen petitions to remove colonial administrators' names from streets, saying they evoke anger and bitterness among Ugandans. Historians highlight their roles in mass killings and discrimination. Josey Mahachi talks to Prof Kwame Osei Kwarteng, DW's Frank Yiga, and Edith Kimani interviews a descendant of resistance fighter Songea Mbano.
9/27/202426 minutes, 49 seconds
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African women: Overcoming leadership challenges

Women who lead or aspire to lead face multifaceted challenges globally. In many African countries, women face gender biases, workplace stereotypes, and a lack of mentorship. How can they navigate these obstacles? Josey Mahachi talks to South African education minister Siviwe Gwarube, Mary Ayim-Segbefia from Ghana's NAFTI, and Nigeria's youngest commissioner, Nafisat Buge.
9/26/202426 minutes, 50 seconds
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What happens when fuel subsidies are scrapped?

Recently, fuel seems to be the biggest issue in Nigeria: Fuel subdidies have been part of the Nigerian economy for many years until the president decided to slash them, saying their administration has been plagued with allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Join DW's Josey Mahachi in discussion with Alhassan Usman of Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service and DW reporter Shehu Salmanu.
9/25/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink News: 24 September 2024

Bodies of migrants discovered off the coast of Senegal +++ 500 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
9/24/20244 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why are millions of Nigerian children not in school?

Tens of millions of children in Africa are not in school. In Nigeria, UN data shows that around 18.5 million children are currently out of the classroom. What are the key obstacles, and how can they be resolved? Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Ibrahim Baba Shatambaya and DW correspondent Shehu Salmanu in Nigeria. DW correspondent Killian Ngala in Cameroon talks to parents and students.
9/24/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why Black women should embrace their natural hair

Discover Nigeria's booming hair industry, where local players are catching up to Asian giants in the wig and weave market. Plus, as Miss Universe 2024 approaches, celebrate Zozibini Tunzi, the first Black woman to win with afro-textured hair, defying advice to wear a wig.
9/20/202427 minutes, 34 seconds
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Nigerian government cracks down on holy water scams

Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.
9/19/202426 minutes, 42 seconds
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Illegal organ trading in Africa

The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?
9/18/202426 minutes, 11 seconds
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How can Ghana and Zambia defeat cybercrime?

Cybercrime in Zambia has been on the rise, with significant incidents and efforts to combat it. In Ghana, cybercrime has also been a growing concern. Both countries have implemented strict anti-cybercrime measures. But critics say the laws could be used to curb free speech. Eddy Micah Jr talks to Emmanuel Chipeta, a Zambian IT specialist and DW correspondent in Lusaka, Kathy Short.
9/17/202426 minutes, 33 seconds
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How is Russia helping to fight extremists in the Sahel?

Military-led Burkina Faso, Mali and Nigeria have welcomed Russian security forces in the war on Islamist extremism. But what impact has the Russian engagement had on the Sahel region? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to security analyst Ryan Cummings and DW correspondent Bram Posthumus in the Sahel region.
9/16/202426 minutes, 46 seconds
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Why is Egypt boosting military ties with Somalia?

Ethiopia is getting worried over Egypt boosting military ties with Somalia. What are the implications of Egypt drawing closer to Somalia? Why does it bother Ethiopia that much, and how can tensions be reduced? That’s what DW's Eddy Micah Jr. will be exploring on this podcast episode.
9/13/202426 minutes, 38 seconds
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A watershed moment in China-Africa trade?

Some 50 African leaders attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing where China promised over $50 billion in funding for loans, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting $167.8 billion in the first half of 2024. Cai Nebe talks to China-Africa analyst Ovigwe Eguegu and reporter Cui Mu.
9/12/202426 minutes, 27 seconds
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Can Nigeria win the fight against fake university degrees?

Nigeria has launched a vigorous campaign against fake university degrees. The government says it will not recognize degree qualifications obtained from some African countries and banned 18 foreign universities. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Chris Maiyaki of Nigeria National Universities Commission, Richmond Acheampong, a media studies lecturer in Ghana, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja.
9/11/202430 minutes
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What role can African creatives play to promote democracy?

A new study by Afrobarometer found that popular support for democracy has declined sharply. What role can the continent's creatives play in reversing this trend? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy and Partnerships at the Centre for Democratic Development in Ghana, DW correspondent Olisa Chukwumah in Nigeria and Killa Ace, a former exiled Gambian musician.
9/10/202427 minutes
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Reducing Tanzania's high sexual assault caseload

A viral video showing five men allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman sparked public outrage in Tanzania. Activists are highlighting the country's sexual assault crisis and are urging the government to protect women and children. Eddy Micah discusses this with Dr. Anna-Henga from Tanzania's Legal and Human Rights Centre, DW correspondent Naomi Achieng, and ActionAid Liberia's Norwu Harris.
9/9/202426 minutes, 33 seconds
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Why do many Africans neglect writing a will?

A staggering 85% of South Africans die without a will, a reality mirrored across much of Africa. In a continent where traditions and modernity collide, how can Africans secure their legacies? Join Eddy Micah Jr. as he delves into this pressing issue with legal expert Kananelo Mukenge, DW correspondent Nontokozo Mchunu in South Africa, and public policy expert Peter Bismark Kwofie in Ghana.
9/6/202426 minutes, 24 seconds
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AfD election win: Should Africans in Germany be worried?

Many immigrants to Germany are worried about the rise of the anti-immigrant AfD party, which recently won the state election in Thuringia. This is the first far-right victory in Germany since World War II. Should Africans in Thuringia be concerned? Eddy Micah Jr. discusses with experts Elizabeth Horleman, Jakkie Cilliers and DW's Michaela Küffner.
9/5/202426 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why is fake medicine common in Africa?

Substandard or fake medicines in Africa are a critical public health concern, potentially leading to preventable deaths. The UN estimates 500,000 annual deaths in sub-Saharan Africa are due to substandard medication. Cai Nebe talks to Claudia Martinez from the Access to Medicine Foundation and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi in Ghana.
9/4/202426 minutes, 48 seconds
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Is SADC doing enough to help drought-stricken people?

Severe El Nino-induced drought has left round 68 million people within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in need of assistance. Malnutrition is hitting hard in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Sara Mbago-Bhunu of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Joel Degue, a climate expert, and DW correspondent in Mirriam Kalidza in Malawi.
9/3/202428 minutes, 25 seconds
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Anglophone Cameroon crisis: The dilemma facing taxi drivers

Taxi drivers in Cameroon's English-speaking regions are in a dangerous predicament: Separatists are demanding that they repaint their yellow vehicles lue and white — the colors of the separatists fighting the Yaounde government since 2017. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Agbor Balla, founder of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa and DW correspondent Jean Marie Ngong Song.in Cameroon.
9/2/202427 minutes, 44 seconds
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Whistleblowers risk enforced disappearances in Africa

Africa's whistleblowers often become victims of enforced disappearances, imprisonment, and sometimes death for exposing the continent's darkest secrets. Josey Mahachi talks to Ghanaian investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and DW's Mimi Mefo. Also, George Okachi talks to Samuel Kimeu, Executive Director of Africa's Voices Foundation (AVF), and Mathias Shipeta of HAKI Africa.
8/30/202426 minutes, 45 seconds
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How did Kenya's 'serial killer' escape from custody?

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha was awaiting trial after he confessed to killing 42 women. One senior law enforcement called him "a vampire" and "a psychopath". Khalusha broke out with 12 other prisoners and went on the run. How is escape by such a high-profile suspect possible? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Daudi Imbako, an award-winning Kenyan human rights defender, and DW correspondent Alexandria Williams.
8/29/202426 minutes, 39 seconds
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Can Africa push through UN Security Council?

The only significant reforms occurred in 1965, when the number of non-permanent members was increased from six to 10. Sierra Leone, holding the UNSC presidency for August 2024, has called out Africa's historic under-represenation at the top UN decision-making body. Eddy Micah talks to Chernor Bah, Sierra Leone's Information and Civic Education Minister and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi in Ghana.
8/28/202430 minutes
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Hepatitis B emerges as Uganda's 'silent killer'

Uganda is facing a hidden epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1,250 Ugandans died of Hepatitis B, and around 6% of Uganda’s population remains chronically infected. Josey Mahachi talks to Lutamaguzi Emmanuel, Executive Director, Hepatitis Aid Organization based in Kampala and DW's Frank Yiga to uncover the the far-reaching implications of this disease.
8/27/202426 minutes, 13 seconds
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Is Malawi on the right economic path?

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera talks to Josey Mahachi about the need for Africa to get a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Chakwera defends his economic record, discusses SADC's peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern DRC and Malawi's upcoming 2025 presidential elections.
8/26/202426 minutes, 24 seconds
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Rwanda's bold move: Separating state and religion

During President Kagame's recent inauguration, religious prayers were notably absent, unlike previous ceremonies. His government has clashed with religious institutions, shutting down over 6,000 churches and 150 mosques for not meeting standards. Should other African nations follow Rwanda's lead in separating state and religion? Josey Mahachi talks to Dr Rev Peter Odanga and DW's Alex Ngarambe.
8/23/202426 minutes, 8 seconds
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What can Ghana do to improve security in the north?

Security concerns are rising in Northern Ghana with increasing banditry and robberies. Recently, market women were robbed, and a pregnant woman was raped, according to locals. Land disputes have led to clashes. Some communities are mobilizing their own security due to the lack of police patrols. Josey Mahachi discusses this with security analyst Theodora Williams and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk.
8/22/202426 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mpox: Should Africans be worried?

The WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency, the highest level of alert for an infectious disease. Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, can be dangerous for children, pregnant women and people with suppressed immune systems. Should Africa and the world be concerned about another potential pandemic? Josey Mahachi talks to virologist ABC and DW correspondent Alex Gitta.
8/21/202426 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why is the cease-fire in eastern Congo not holding?

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues unabated, despite a cease-fire deal between the government and M23 rebels. Additionally, ADF rebels allied with so-called Islamic State are wreaking havoc, undeterred by the presence of SADC regional troops. Cai Nebe talks to political analyst Jack Kahorha in Goma, eastern Congo and DW correspondent Alex Ngarambe in Kigali.
8/20/202426 minutes, 55 seconds
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The 77 Percent — What do young people think about BBL

Nigeria’s renowned Nollywood actress Rita Edochie recently spoke out against Brazilian butt lifts (BBL), urging women to embrace their natural bodies. Why is the practice on the rise among young female Africans? DW's Sam Olukoya sat down with five young women in in Lagos, Nigeria to discuss the topic.
8/20/202420 minutes
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Kenya's Gen Z protests: The digital revolution

Discover how Kenya's Gen Z has been transforming the digital landscape through powerful online mobilization and offline protests. With TikTok leading the charge, young Kenyans are reshaping social media usage and internet accessibility. What opportunities and risks does this digital growth bring?
8/19/202425 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is racism on the rise in Europe?

Adeline Abimnwi Awemo, a German politician was recently attacked and racially abused while campaigning. Awemo, originally from Cameroon, was putting up posters when a woman struck her in the neck and told her, "You are not humans." This incident happened amidst the rising influence of far-right parties and racism in football. The question is: Is Europe becoming more dangerous for Africans?
8/16/202426 minutes
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What's it like for Africa's indigenous people?

Africa's indigenous peoples, including the Maasai of East Africa, the Tuareg of the Sahara, and the San of Southern Africa, face threats like vanishing languages, contested lands and marginalization. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Jacob Cloete, a Khoekhoe and San rights advocate, and DW correspondent Andrew Wasike in Kenya about overcoming these challenges.
8/15/202425 minutes, 58 seconds
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Are Africans safe in the UK amid anti-immigration riots?

Nigeria and Kenya have issued travel warnings amid far-right riots in the UK. Many Black people and people of color feel afraid amid the unrest, sparked by immigration policy changes. How safe is the UK for Africans? Cai Nebe talks to Kingsley Sheteh, founding member of Black Lives Matter UK, DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Nigeria, and Elizabeth Horlemann, an anti-racism and anti-ableism expert.
8/14/202427 minutes, 1 second
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Is Kenya's Gen Z ready for leadership?

Young Kenyan protesters are still demanding change and the resignation of President Ruto. Have they thought about who else could lead the country? Or, are the so-called Gen Z activists themselves ready to do so? Cai Nebe talks to Khalid Hussein, Executive Director of Haki Africa, Gen Z activist Jim India, and DW correspondent Favour Ubanyi in Nigeria.
8/13/202427 minutes, 18 seconds
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AfricaLink News August 12, 2024

Sudan's humanitarian crisis worsens +++ Lufthansa extends suspensions of Middle East flights +++ Putin vows response to Ukraine's Kursk incursion
8/12/20243 minutes, 2 seconds
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What is Rwanda doing differently?

President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for a fourth term in office. Unlike in other countries such as Kenya, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Uganda, where post-election violence has been a concern, Rwanda has experienced no such unrest. What is Rwanda doing differently? Does Kagame's 30 years in power suggest he is the best leader for Rwanda, or are there other factors at play?
8/12/202426 minutes, 52 seconds
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AfricaLink News: August 9, 2024

'Massive drone attack' hits Russian airbase +++ Kenya's Gen Z protesters retreat +++ Miss South Africa hopeful quits after citizenship row
8/9/20244 minutes, 10 seconds
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Olympic equality: Paris 2024

Paris 2024 marks a historic milestone with equal male and female athlete representation, building on Tokyo's near-parity. The Games see a rise in mixed events and support for mother athletes.
8/9/202425 minutes, 59 seconds
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Reggae: The soundtrack of Kenya's youth uprising

The rallying cries of Kenyan youth demanding change are punctuated by reggae lyrics. The music genre is inspiring many of them to get up, stand up, stand up for their rights. Jamaica is the home of reggae but the music is appreciated the world over. Josey Mahachi talks to Ghanaian musician and dub poet, Blakk Rasta, DW correspondent Andrew Wasike in Kenya and DW editor George Okach in Germany.
8/8/202426 minutes, 54 seconds
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AfricaLink News: August 8, 2024

Tensions high amid protests in Kenya +++ President Tinubu urges Nigerians to be patient with his administration +++ Taylor swift concerts called off in Austria over planned attack
8/8/20243 minutes, 8 seconds
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The new face of terrorism in Africa

Terror attacks on the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania shook the world 26 years ago. More than 200 lives were lost and thousands were injured. Today, terrorism remains a major challenge in East Africa and other parts of the continent. Eddy Micah Jnr. talks to security experts, Richard Tutah in Kenya and Dr. Auwal Aliyu in Nigeria, and DW correspondent Thelma Mwadzaya in Kenya.
8/7/202426 minutes, 35 seconds
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AfricaLink News: August 7, 2024

Assassination plots foiled in Burkina Faso, junta leader says +++ UK Prime Minister warns rioters +++ Deadly rains and flooding in Sudan
8/7/20243 minutes, 15 seconds
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AfricaLink News: August 6, 2024

Bangladesh's parliament is dissolved +++ Japan urges world leaders to pursue nuclear disarmament +++ Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate
8/6/20243 minutes, 46 seconds
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Is Africa prepared to host the Olympics?

The Olympic Games represents more than just sport for African nations. It's seen by many as a beacon of hope and an opportunity to shine on the global stage. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Sydney Mungala, a Zambian women's football team official, Florence Ngungu, a Nairobi-based sports journalist, and Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei, a Kenyan Olympic silver medalist.
8/6/202426 minutes
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AfricaLink News: August 5, 2024

Bangladesh PM resigns +++ Rising tensions across the Middle East +++ Cost of living protests ebb in Nigeria
8/5/20242 minutes, 40 seconds
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Breastfeeding or formula: Which is best?

Experts agree that motherʼs milk for the first six months is beneficial for both baby and mother. But in sub-Saharan Africa, the rates of exclusive breastfeeding are lower than the global average. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Domitila Mwagodi, a nurse at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya, DW’s Wanjiku Mwaura in Germany and Yvonne Nsaba, a lecturer at the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).
8/5/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink News: August 2, 2024

US journalist back home after prisoner swap deal with Russia +++ British police beef up street presence +++ Nigerian minister denies internet tampering amid protests
8/2/20242 minutes, 29 seconds
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Why would Cameroon charge a voter education activist?

Junior Ngombe is a young activist facing charges of inciting rebellion in Cameroon. He campaigns on TikTok against electoral fraud and urges the youth to vote for change. Ngombe's arrest, under questionable circumstances, has ignited public outrage and intensified national debate on free speech and media censorship in Cameroon.
8/2/202427 minutes, 6 seconds
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AfricaLink News: August 1, 2024

UK dance class stabbing suspect named +++ Nigeria protest leaders defiant +++ MPox cases spike across Africa
8/1/20242 minutes, 21 seconds
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Zimbabwe: Gukurahundi massacre survivors — path to justice?

Four decades after a series of mass killings by a notorious Zimbabwean army unit, survivors are still waiting for justice. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has launched a program to promote "healing, peace and unity." But survivors of the Gukurahundi massacre are skeptical. Josey Mahachi talks to Zenzele Ndebele, founder of Cite ZW, and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk in Ghana.
8/1/202426 minutes, 55 seconds
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Paris 2024 Olympics: The untold stories of African champions

As athletes chase for Olympic glory in Paris, AfricaLink examines some hidden struggles of African athletes. Wilfred Bungei, Kenya's former 800m Olympic gold medalist joins Florence Ndung'u in this podcast hosted by Josey Mahachi to discuss the inner battles that athletes go through which often go unnoticed.
7/31/202426 minutes, 33 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 31 July 2024

Iran vows retaliation after Hamas leader's killing +++ Belarus pardons German national +++ Venezuela cracks down on protests
7/31/20243 minutes, 34 seconds
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What can the African youth learn from Kenya's GenZ up rising?

Kenya’s Gen Z uprising has inspired youth in other parts of Africa to stand up to their governments. Young Ugandans plan to continue protests despite warnings by the authorities. In Nigeria, a similar situation is unfolding. Africaʼs Generation Z protesters appear unstoppable. Josey Mahachi talks to DW's Wanjiku Mwaura and Omouofa Agharite, an International Media Studies MA student in Nigeria.
7/30/202428 minutes, 1 second
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Niger: One year after the coup, how stable is the nation?

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum was elected two years ago in the first peaceful, democratic transfer of power in the country since its independence in 1960. But on July 26 last year, members of his own presidential guard removed him from office. What has changed? DW's correspondent Isaac Kaledzi in Accra, Ghana and security analyst Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar join us in this edition of AfricaLink.
7/26/202430 minutes
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Who's your daddy: Why paternity tests are increasing in Africa

Paternity tests have surged across Africa in recent years. In South Africa, Newsoclock reports that 65% of DNA paternity tests conducted between January and March 2023 were negative. DW's Josey Mahachi discusses this trend with Ben-Gurion Zanus, operations manager at the Blueprint DNA and Paternity Testing Organization, and DW correspondent Frank Yiga in Uganda.
7/26/202427 minutes, 50 seconds
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Freedom of Speech in Africa: a dwindling resource?

All across Africa, the line between free speech and repression is increasingly becoming blurred. In some places, draconian laws are silencing dissent and stifling expression. Where should the boundary between protecting authority and upholding free speech be drawn? DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to human rights lawyer Monica Namonde and DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza, both in Malawi.
7/24/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink News: 24 July 2024

Kenya: President Ruto announces further cabinet members +++ 42 arrests during Kampala protests +++ Netanyahu travels to US to speak to Biden, Harris +++ Nepal: 18 die in air crash +++
7/24/20244 minutes, 13 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 23 July 2024

+++ Uganda: dozens of people arrested during Kampala protest +++ Ethiopia: over 150 killed in landslides +++ US: Harris projected to clinch Democrat nomination +++
7/23/20242 minutes, 43 seconds
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What can youth protestors in Nigeria learn from other African youth protests?

As Nigerians discuss holding nationwide demonstrations in August over the high costs of living and food prices, many wonder if the protests can force Nigeria's government to respond. And what can protestors learn from other movements in Africa? DW speaks to student activist Lindokuhle Patiwe from the University of Cape Town and Ibrahim Shatambaya from Usman Danfordiyo University in Nigeria.
7/22/202426 minutes, 39 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 22 July 2024

+++ US: Reactions to Biden quitting presidential race +++ Israel orders south Gaza to evacuate +++ Uganda: Museveni cautions protestors are 'playing with fire' +++
7/22/20243 minutes, 17 seconds
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International remittances - a blessing or curse?

Nigerians lead the African diaspora in sending money back home. But is this improving the lives of citizens and impacting the economy? Join DW's Eddy Micah as he explores these questions with global remittances expert Raynor de Best of Statista and DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza in Malawi. Additionally, Nigerian Sa'id Sa'ad Abubakar, who lives in Germany, shares his perspective.
7/19/202428 minutes, 43 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 19 July 2024

Russia: court sentences US journalist to 16 years in prison +++ Global IT crash caused by antivirus update +++ France: Champagne producers forecast smaller harvest amid decline in demand
7/19/20242 minutes, 40 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 18 July 2024

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission President +++ US President Biden contracts COVID-19 +++ South Africa: $1 billion loan for Transnet by African Development Bank
7/18/20242 minutes, 44 seconds
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Is Mandela Day a celebration of a fading legacy?

Each year, the legacy of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is celebrated on July 18th in South Africa. But what is the relevance of his legacy in South Africa today, which is one of the world's most unequal nations in the world? Analyst Lesiba Teffo and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk discuss these issues, alongside insights from a young South African who is striving to embody Mandela's ideals.
7/18/202428 minutes, 31 seconds
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Africalink 17.07.2024 News - MP3-Stereo

Lawyers in Guinea strike over junta's crackdown on dissent +++ Anti-government protesters in Kenya are still demanding the resignation of President Ruto +++ UK to replace Rwanda deportation plan with a new border security command
7/17/20243 minutes, 27 seconds
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Are we seeing the end of ECOWAS?

Hopes were high for positive change when Nigerian President Bola Tinubu was first elected to chair the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in July 2023. Instead, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have exited the bloc. Can ECOWAS withstand the turmoil? Eddy Micah talks to security analysts Fidel Amakye Owusu and Saani Adib, and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo in South Africa.
7/17/202427 minutes, 6 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 16 July 2024

Veteran leader Paul Kagame looks set to secure a fourth term +++ Former US President Donald Trump makes his first public appearance following assassination attempt +++ Ivory Coast has started rolling out a new malaria vaccine for children
7/16/20242 minutes, 23 seconds
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Cameroon’s local election chronicles: democracy or deception?

The Cameroonian government has postponed the 2025 parliamentary and municipal elections to 2026, sparking intense debate. In this podcast, we contrast how postponing elections has affected citizens in Cameroon and Senegal. Josey Mahachi interviews Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Maurice Kamto's MRC party, opposition lawyer Tamfu Richard, and DW's West Africa correspondent Bram Posthumus.
7/16/202428 minutes, 48 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 15 July 2024

Gambia lawmakers vote to uphold 2015 ban on FGM +++ Suspected serial killer arrested in Kenya +++ Rwanda holds general election +++ Trump assasination bid: President Biden urges citizens to 'cool down' their rhetoric +++ Deadly bombing in Mogadishu
7/15/20242 minutes, 50 seconds
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Have Africa's content creators struck gold or a bubble?

Africa's youth are flocking to content creation, with platforms like Meta recently enabling monetization for Nigeria and Ghana. But is this a sustainable path to wealth, or a fleeting trend?Josey Mahachi talks with blogger Ameyaw Debrah and Nigerian content creator Favour Ubanyi. And, Cai Nebe talks to observer Nfor Hanson Nchanji about what unregulated influencers could mean for African media.
7/15/202426 minutes, 59 seconds
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Rwanda's 2024 Election - What's at stake?

Rwandans head to the polls 30 years after the 1994 genocide. But the election run-up has already been fraught with criticism that President Paul Kagame is too powerful, and that the vote is a 'show election.' Josey Mahachi talks to Phil Clark, a professor of international politics at University of London, DW correspondent Alex Ngarambe in Rwanda, and Martin Oloo, a Nairobi-based political analyst.
7/12/202427 minutes, 3 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 12 July 2024

Nigeria: several deaths in school collapse +++ Kenya: widespread rejection of cabinet dismissal +++ US: further gaffes cost Biden credibility +++ DRC: M23 carry out attacks during two-week truce
7/12/20243 minutes, 18 seconds
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Nnamdi Kanu's release: Is the Nigerian justice system at a crossroads?

In Nigeria, calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu have intensified, with leaders arguing his imprisonment is causing unrest in southern Nigeria. It presents an interplay of human rights, stability, and legal considerations. Josey Mahachi talks to security analyst Kabiru Adamu, DW correspondent Olisa Chukwumah in Nigeria, and Capo Daniel, Capo Daniel, an Ambazonian seperatist advocate in Cameroon.
7/11/202428 minutes, 52 seconds
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Can Somalia contain al-Shabab after AU troops leave?

African Union troops are pulling out of Somalia after more than a decade of battling insurgency and fostering fragile peace. What does this mean for country's future? Josey Mahachi talks to Mohamed Sheikh Nor, a Somali journalist, and Samira Gaid, a security analyst in Kenya. And, Henry-Pacifique Mayala explains what the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo might mean.
7/10/202427 minutes
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AfricaLink News: 10 July 2024

Libya: UN discovers mass grave for migrants +++ Mali: ECOWAS withdrawal irreversible +++ Kenya: Officers linked to protesters' abductions will be prosecuted
7/10/20243 minutes, 8 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 09 July 2024

Algeria: 14 people found dead in Sahara Desert +++ Trial of doomsday cult leader starts in Kenya +++ Tourist from Spain trampled to death by elephants


7/9/20242 minutes, 41 seconds
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What does independence really mean in Africa today?

Independence evokes profound emotions across Africa. Yet rarely has it delivered on the jubilation from an economic and development standpoint. Cai Nebe talks to James Boboya, a political analyst, and DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza in Malawi. Dr Juste Codjo, a security studies analyst, explains why Reunion, an island off the coast of southern Africa, is an overseas territory of France.
7/9/202428 minutes, 37 seconds
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Is the IMF to blame for Africa's debt crisis?

African nations want to reduce borrowing from abroad, so they can reduce their debt and be financially independent. But Ghana and Kenya, for example, are currently increasing their national debt by borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). So what are the implications of borrowing, and is Africa beyond aid a real possibility or just a pipe dream?
7/8/202427 minutes, 7 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 08 July 2024

Ukraine: Russia launches one of biggest airstrikes on Kyiv since beginning of war +++ Gaza: ceasefire talks resume +++ France: Leftists victorious in second round of elections
7/8/20242 minutes, 56 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 05 July 2024

Kenya: Ruto makes concessions during debate on X +++ Mauritania: bodies of 89 migrants recovered off coast +++ Iran: voters head to run-off election
7/5/20242 minutes, 40 seconds
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What does the West invest in Africa?

Western nations have seen increased competition for their business interests across Africa in recent years, as China and Russia have swept in. But has this prompted the West to invest more, and how is this related to democracy? Eddy Micah and Cai Nebe talk to Adjoa Adjei-Twum, founder of EBII group, a specialist risk management consultancy, and Menzi Ndlovu, a political economist with Signal Risk.
7/5/202426 minutes, 51 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 04 July 2024

Kenya: President Ruto turns to IMF for support ++ Sudan: More displacement as war intensifies ++ DRC: Several Chinese mining professionals killed in attack ++ UK: election forecasts big gains for opposition
7/4/20243 minutes, 17 seconds
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AfricaLink Podcast — 04.07.2024 Ghana's anti-gay bill debate

Ghana's flag waves proudly, but can it embrace all hues of humanity like a rainbow? As the Supreme Court debates a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, the nation is grappling with identity and rights. Eddy Micah Jnr talks to LGBTQ+ activist Alex Koffi Donkor and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi in Ghana, as well as Namibian journalist Vita Angula.
7/4/202426 minutes, 30 seconds
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Africalink 03.07.2024 Podcast - women empowerment in Africa

From agriculture to trade, health, and education, women play a crucial role in Africa's economies. But they still often face discrimination and have to fight taboos, especially in patriarchal societies. How can technology help propel women forward? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Lydia Charles Moyo, CEO of the "Her Initiative" organization in Tanzania, and to DW correspondent Kathy Short in Zambia.
7/3/202426 minutes, 51 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 03 July 2024

Kenya: activists are considering new approach ++ South Africa: GNU government sworn in ++ Tunisia: elections scheduled for October ++ Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl results in multiple deaths
7/3/20242 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink 02.07.2024 Kenya protests: What happens next?

A week after the start of deadly youth protests in Kenya, President William Ruto announced he would withdraw his controversial finance bill. But the rallies show no sign of ending. Instead, there are growing calls for Ruto to step down - despite his willingness to enter into dialogue with the protesters. How can Kenya's political deadlock be resolved?
7/2/202426 minutes, 36 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 02 July 2024

Kenya's GenZ protests continue ++ National Rally party eyes governing options after upcoming French elections ++ US: Donald Trump likely to continue to have immunity
7/2/20243 minutes, 17 seconds
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How visa rejections cost Africans billions

Africans spent €56 million on rejected visa applications, striving to cover fees and prove financial stability for European travel. Are developed countries exploiting Africa's aspirations? Cameroonian author and visa expert Nkiacha Atemnkeng, and Ghanaian travel and visa agent Daniel Quartey tell us more.
7/1/202426 minutes, 28 seconds
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Could an ANC-DA coalition alter South Africa's stance on Israel?

South Africa's ANC has been vocally pro-Palestinian. But as it negotiates a coalition deal with the Democratic Alliance (DA), how might South Africa's foreign policy regarding the Middle East change? Eddy Micah Jr talks to the South African Zionist Federation's Rowan Polovin, and DW's Thuso Khumalo in Johanesburg.
6/28/202426 minutes, 37 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 27 June 2024

Kenyan police tear gas protesters ++ EU and Ukraine sign security pact ++ Biden and Trump face off ++ North Korea tests 'hypersonic' missile
6/27/20243 minutes, 25 seconds
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Kenya's Gen Z protests ignite change

Young Kenyans have set the nation ablaze with fiery protests and effectively forced President William Ruto to back down on a controversial tax bill. Can the revolutionary spark spread to other African nations? George Okach discusses activism with Gen Z lawyer Jim India and DW reporters Sella Oneko in Kenya and Olisa Chukwuma in Nigeria.
6/27/202426 minutes, 24 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 26 June 2024

Kenya: Ruto refuses to sign tax bill after unrest ++ ICC convicts Timbuktu jihad police chief of war crimes ++ WikiLeaks founder Assange returns home ++ NATO names Dutch PM Rutte as next chief
6/26/20243 minutes, 14 seconds
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Is men's mental health overlooked and underplayed?

June is Men's Mental Health Month, but across Africa, young men are fighting invisible battles. Many languages do not even have vocabulary to express mental health problems. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Heathy Me podcast creator Michael Oti, Dr. Chinonso Egemba, and DW's Kathy Short in Zambia. And, we introduce characters from DW's award-winning podcasts covering the topic! 
6/26/202426 minutes, 51 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 25 June 2024

Anti-finance bill protesters in Kenya clash with police +++ Julian Assange freed after plea deal with US
6/25/20242 minutes, 57 seconds
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Sudanese refugees in Chad

Chad is home to more than a million refugees, the majority of whom are from Sudan. What is life like for Sudanese refugees living in Chad? DWs Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Karl Schembri of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Baïdessou Soukolgué, Executive Director of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) and DW correspondent Blaise Eyong in Cameroon.
6/25/202426 minutes, 36 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 24 June 2024

Russis links terrorism to shootings in Dagestan region +++ One dead in stampede at Kenyan election rally for President Kagame
6/24/20242 minutes, 37 seconds
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Diversity biggest winner at Euros?

DW host Cai Nebe wonders what a UEFA Euro Championship without the talents of Kylian Mbappe, Bukayo Saka, Lamine Yamal and Jamal Musiala would look like. He speaks with African football coach Ghost Mulee, journalist Ololade Adewuyi and fan culture specialist Felix Tamsut about how racism can be booted out.
6/24/202427 minutes, 7 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 20 June 2024

Namibia declares law criminalizing gay sex unconstitutional +++ Protests in Kenya over finance bill leave one dead
6/21/20243 minutes
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Pushing for a decent minimum wage in Africa

Namibia has just introduced a minimum wage, while Nigerian workers are still struggling to negotiate a new pay package. What does establishing a minimum wage mean for Africans in low-paying jobs and ultimately for economies and societies? DW's Eddy Micah talks to Mamokgethi Molopyane, a labor economist in South Africa, and DW's Nigeria correspondent Ben Shemang.
6/21/202426 minutes, 33 seconds
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Trophy hunting in Africa

There are conflicting theories about how best to preserve Africa's wildlife. Some African countries permit professional hunting as a means of generating income and keeping numbers in check. Eddy Micah talks to DW's Florian Nusch who has been tracking foreign hunters in Botswana, DW correspondent Priviledge Mushaniri in Zimbabwe and conservation expert Anglistone Sibanda.
6/20/202426 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 20 June 2024

WFP says Kenya receives $37 million for refugees +++ Families of Boeing 737 Max air crashes call for record compensation
6/20/20243 minutes, 9 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 19 June 2024

South Africa inaugurates President Cyril Ramaphosa +++ Fire at Chad's military facility kills several
6/19/20243 minutes, 27 seconds
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Will victims of Ethiopia's Tigray war get justice?

An extensive new report says that during the war in Tigray, there were serious breaches of international law. The UN has made a similar finding as Ethiopia's transitional justice process wobbles on. DWs Eddy Micah talks to Dr Azeem Ibrahim, the head of the US-based New Lines Institute think tank, DWs Yohannes Egiziabher Tarake and conflict photojournalist Ximena Borrazás.
6/19/202426 minutes, 36 seconds
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How sanctioning Russian diamonds affects Africa

Three diamond-rich African countries are pushing back at a plan by G7 countries to sanction diamond-producer Russia. The plan that aims to keep Russian gems off the market requires Botswana, Angola and Namibia to send their diamonds to Europe for certification. DWs Eddy Micah talks to the head of the African Diamond Council (ADC) M'Zee Fula Ngenge and DW's Ineke Mules.
6/18/202426 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 17 June 2024

South Africa's former President Zuma's MK party to join opposition +++ Israel's premier Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet
6/17/20243 minutes, 5 seconds
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Do climate talks achieve anything?

The UN Bonn Climate Conference failed to yield a global agreement in the run-up to COP29. Wealthy countries want to renegotiate the current $100 billion a year agreement meant to support developing nations already counting the cost of flooding, droughts, cyclones and desertification. AfricaLink speaks to climate activists Iskander Erzini, Patricia Nyinguro and Abigael Kima to hear what they plan.
6/17/202426 minutes, 28 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 14 June 2024

South Africa reaches deal on unity government +++ NATO to take up military deliveries to Ukraine
6/14/20243 minutes, 13 seconds
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Remembering South Africa's Soweto youth uprising

June 16 is the anniversary of the Soweto uprising and South Africa celebrates it as Youth Day. The event symbolizes how vital young people are in shaping the continent. The ruling ANC lost a significant chunk of support, and much of that was down to youth voices. DW spoke to correspondent Nontokozo Mchunu, Dr. Thapelo Tselapedi in South Africa, and Cameroon correspondent Jean Marie Ngong Song.
6/14/202426 minutes, 43 seconds
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How society can end stigma associated with albinism

People born with albinism face challenges like stigma in parts of Africa. On International Albinism Awareness Day, DW speaks to personalities born with Albinism: Tanzania's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abdallah Saleh Possi, William Maduhu Kulwa, a Tanzanian activist and lawyer working on albinism rights and Thando Hopa, a prosecutor-turned-model.
6/13/202426 minutes, 43 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 12 June 2024

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu vows to continue economic reforms +++ EU considers taxes on Chinese electric cars
6/12/20243 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why Russia and Ukraine are tussling over Africa

Russia's top envoy, Sergey Lavrov, recently visited the continent, whereas Ukraine opened embassies in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and the DRC; so why are these two nations, currently at war with each other, so interested in securing support across Africa, and how does it affect Africa's presence on the international stage?
6/12/202427 minutes
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AfricaLink News: 11 June 2024

Malawi's Vice President Chilima confirmed dead in plane crash +++ Russia and Belarus begin second nuclear weapons drills
6/11/20243 minutes, 9 seconds
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How Nigerians can equitably benefit from oil wealth

Nigeria's wealth distribution remains a glaring issue despite being Africa's largest oil producer. What lessons can it learn from other African oil producers, such as Angola? Join DW’s Josey Mahachi as she discusses this topic with Prof. Lord Mensah, an Economist and Associate Professor Department of Finance Business School Ghana, and Edmilson Ângelo, a young Angolan economist.
6/11/202426 minutes, 26 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 10 June 2024

French President Macron calls for snap election after EU election defeat +++ Three Spanish football fans sentenced to prison for racism
6/10/20243 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why the death penalty is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa

In 2023, Amnesty International recorded more death sentences in Africa despite calls to abolish capital punishment. Join Josey Mahachi as she discusses this touchy topic with Chiara Capraro, Amnesty International's policy advisor on the death penalty.
6/10/202426 minutes, 40 seconds
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AfricaLink News bulletin: 07 June 2024

53 alleged coup plotters have gone on trial in Democratic Republic of Congo+++Somalia wins a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council
6/7/20243 minutes, 12 seconds
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AfricaLink Podcast: Why South Africa won't elect a female president?

Despite women's significant contributions to South Africa's development, the political elite has sidelined them in key decision-making positions, like the presidency. This exclusion has had a profound impact on ordinary South Africans, who are left without the experiences that women could bring to the table. Women now want to play a vital role in the management of state affairs,
6/7/202426 minutes, 51 seconds
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AfricaLink Podcast: Why Africa remains in debt despite the mineral wealth

Africa is endowed with natural resources that could make it the most prosperous continent in the world. Despite the abundance of wealth, many people in sub-Saharan Africa still live below the poverty line. Why has Africa failed to manage its resources?
6/6/202426 minutes, 31 seconds
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AfricaLink News bulletin: 06 June 2024

Veterans from around the world are marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France +++150 people killed in an attack on a village in central Sudan+++Nigeria: Dozens of gold miners remain trapped
6/6/20244 minutes, 2 seconds
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AfricaLink Podcast: Why is Germany funding businesses in war-ravaged Sudan?

Germany's Economic Cooperation and Development ministry has partnered with a non-profit organization to support Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) in war-ravaged Sudan. Thousands of children have been killed or injured, and countless more have been exposed to grave protection risks, including sexual violence and recruitment or use in the conflict.
6/5/202426 minutes, 33 seconds
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AfricaLink News: 05 June 2024

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins election+++German far-right AfD politician injured after stabbing++Prominent South Sudan civil rights activist Kuel Aguer Kuel allowed to travel to Kenya
6/5/20243 minutes, 56 seconds
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AfricaLink Podcast: Did the EU pay Tunisia millions to dump migrants in the desert?

The European Union paid Tunisia millions to block migrants. As a result, many died in the desert, mostly women and children. A Cameroonian migration expert explains the positive aspects of migration.
6/4/202426 minutes, 56 seconds
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AfricaLink News bulletin: 04 June 2024

South Africa waits to find out who will govern+++Nigeria grapples with power cuts+++Kenya enters sixth round of the trade talks with the US
6/4/20243 minutes, 30 seconds
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Africalink Podcast: South African voters deny ANC majority win

ANC loses majority support in crucial vote+++DA rules out coalition with Malema's EFF party+++ex-president Jacob Zuma's power vows to take back power from ANC
6/3/202426 minutes, 35 seconds
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AfricaLink News bulletin: 03 June 2024

South Africa's ANC fails to secure majority win+++Burkina Faso among world's neglected conflicts+++Claudia Sheinbaum is elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide
6/3/20243 minutes, 13 seconds
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AfricaLink podcast: How safe are African skies?

Several incidents of severe turbulence on international flights and the recent helicopter crashes of Iran's president and Kenya's chief of defense staff, have raised concerns within the aviation industry. Is it a question of bad weather forecasting or airworthiness of aircrafts?
5/31/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink podcast: Can Cameroon's opposition defeat veteran leader Paul Biya?

Cameroon's opposition groups vow to unseat President Paul Biya+++Zimbabwe's opposition says ruling ZANU-PF determined to remain in power
5/30/202430 minutes
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South Africa elections: Will Rampahosa's ANC win?

South Africa elections: Can Ramapahosa secure a 2024 victory?+++Youth want change+++Opposition determined to eject ANC from the seat of power
5/29/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 28 May 2024

Why is menstruating a taboo in parts of Africa? How Malawian schoolgirls deal with menstruation periods+++Ending period poverty by using banana fiber pads
5/28/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — South Africa gears up for vital election

Early voting is already underway in South Africa, so we preview the election in Africa's most advanced economy. From power cuts to mass unemployment, there is plenty to irk voters. But will this translate into the African National Congress losing its political grip on the Rainbow Nation?
5/27/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby sworn in as president

From military rule to civilian rule, Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby begins new term as president. So what does this new presidency mean for the future of Chad and the region as a whole?
5/24/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — SA election 2024: Why are young voters pessimistic about their future?

Ahead of elections in South Africa, young voters see a bleak future. Why is that the case and what needs to change?
5/23/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — How can Africa maximize the full potential of the online shopping market?

How does the online market place in Africa compare to the global e-commerce market? What is the future of the sector?
5/22/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 21 May 2024

South Africa's new universal healthcare law begins+++Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care
5/21/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 20 May 2024

Tackling oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta+++Contraceptives use on the rise in Zambia+++Uproar over Zambia's plan to regulate social media
5/20/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Why is it challenging for gay male footballers to come out?

May 17 is the international day against homophobia. Here in Germany, an initiative by a former football player aims to encourage footballers to embrace their sexuality. But what implications could that have on their careers?
5/17/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Does introducing new currencies help fight against inflation in African countries?

African countries like Zimbabwe and Nigeria recently introduced new currencies to help fight inflation and stabilize the economy. But does it really work? We hear from experts and people on the ground.
5/16/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Who or what is responsible for the cocoa crisis in West Africa?

Global cocoa prices are skyrocketing, but is that a blessing or a curse to cocoa farmers across West Africa?
5/15/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 14 May 2024

Inside Uganda's chaotic census+++Countdown begins to South Africa's general elections+++M23 rebels in DRC advance in northern Kivu
5/14/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink -- Why is Sudan still at war a year on?

It's been a year since fighting broke out in Sudan between the army and paramilitaries. Thousands have been killed, and more than 8.5 million people have been displaced. The United Nations has called it the biggest humanitarian crisis and has warned of a looming famine.
5/13/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink -- The US-Africa busines scene

The United States is definitely interested in doing business with Africa and talks about "shared prosperity" and the importance of the African diaspora. But what value does the US market have for African business owners and entrepreneurs, and do US companies with operations in Africa actually contribute to economies?
5/10/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Somaliland's campaign for recognition

Somaliland's campaign for recognition started more than three decades ago. Now, the self-governing region of Somalia expects to finalize a controversial deal that will make Ethiopia the first country to do so. The move comes despite strong objection from Mogadishu. Somaliland is just one of the numerous regions of Africa where people are striving for independence.
5/9/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Are Africa's crime networks ruining the reputation of African migrants?

About a dozen members of Nigeria's notorious Black Axe crime network are in police custody in Germany. They were caught in nationwide raids after a two-year investigation. Who are the Black Axes and how wide is the web of African organized crime in Europe? Can it make life harder for Africans in Europe where negative public sentiment over migrants is already swirling?
5/8/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Why Chad's election is so critical to Sahel stability

As Chad tries to transition back to civilian rule, Western nations fret about the trajectory of their last ally in the Sahel. After a relatively peaceful vote, will the the election deliver a winner who can cope with jihadist threats, a wave of refugees from war torn Sudan, and balance local and Western support?
5/7/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Why Europe still has not returned colonial-era loot

Europeans stole thousands of priceless cultural objects from Africa under colonialism. Now, the United Kingdom has loaned Ghana some items looted during the Ashanti war. But is it enough? We also look at the state of restitution in Africa, and how other forms of amends have been made across the continent.
5/6/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — How overfishing destroys Africa's coastal livelihoods

For many, overfishing is an out-of-sight-out-of-mind problem. But industrial fishing off Africa's coastlines by foreign vessels, often under illegal circumstances, is pushing coastal communities to their limits. It doesn't just mean no fish at the markets - the identities of entire communities are on the line.
5/3/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — How can Africa prepare for natural disasters?

Over the past few months, climate change has been increasingly wreaking havoc across Africa in the form of natural disasters. How African states can gain food security, conserve the environment, and prepare for natural disasters without foreign aid.
5/2/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Africa's striking health workers — a symptom of a broken system?

From Zimbabwe to Kenya, many African nations have experienced strikes by medical professionals. And it's not just for better pay: In Kenya, some doctors are striking because they do not have properly operating equipment! We also explore how Cameroon has both a surplus and and a dire shortage of doctors.
5/1/202426 minutes, 53 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 30 April 2024

Kenyan President William Ruto to hold an emergency cabinet meeting today to discuss measures to mitigate +++ Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi speaks to DW +++ Benin: A tourism destination like no other +++ Showbiz
4/30/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 29 April 2024

Togo votes for a new parliament with stronger say in governance+++DR Congo to impose death penalty for mineral plundering+++ Injury-hit Bayern to make 'last-minute decisions' for Real Madrid semi
4/29/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 26 April 2024 - Story of The Week - South Africa marked 30 years of democracy

South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy. The African National Congress (ANC) that has governed South Africa since 1994 faces leadership challenges. Among them are bad governance and the failure to deliver on the promises it made thirty years ago.
4/28/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 25 April 2024

Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, can the military be blamed for the massacre? +++ Flooding in East Africa +++ Deforestation in Zambia +++ The growth of Hausa hip-hop in Nigeria
4/25/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 24 April 2024

The Gambia moves to try former President Yahya Jammeh +++ Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to overhaul the judiciary +++ Addressing Zambia's electricity problems and export issues +++ Showbiz
4/24/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 23 April 2024

Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency ZiG did not meet expectations +++ Why did the ZiG currency fail? +++ UK Rwanda migrant deal +++ A Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut down for allegedly barring Nigerians +++ Showbiz
4/23/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 22 April 2024

West Africa counterterrorism summit +++ Does West Africa need new counterterrorism partners? +++ South Africa’s ANC loses a trademark battle with Zuma's party +++ The aftermath of the deaths of eight people who drunk uncertified alcohol in Malawi +++ Showbiz
4/22/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink 19 April 2024 - Story of The Week: Sudan's Civil War, 1 year on

4/19/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 18 April 2024

Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome pushes malaria vaccine conspiracy theories +++ Zimbabwe marks 44 years of independence amid food insecurity +++ A Guinean Muslim cleric stirs controversy for leading prayers in his native Mandingo and not Arabic.
4/18/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 17 April 2024

El Nino induced flooding and drought plaguing African nations +++ Torrential rains wreak havoc, damaging properties, displacing people. Is East Africa prepared? +++ How hard is it to get a visa for Nigeria +++ Why the new ownership of Zambia's Mopani copper mines is stirring debate +++ Showbiz
4/17/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 16 April 2024

Tanzania, Rwanda, Zimbabwe join African recall of J&J cough syrup+++Hope as Tanzania, Malawi set to end maize import ban
4/16/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 15 April 2024

15 April - one year since the commencement of the devastating war in Sudan +++ Sudan refugee artists hold exhibition in Kampala +++ Rwanda's reconciliation village +++ CAR child refugees dream of a better future
4/15/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink Story of the Week: Abductions rife in Nigeria 10 years after Chibok

As Nigeria remembers the Chibok schoolgirls abduction of 2014, AfricaLink's Eddy Micah Jr and Josey Mahachi seek to find out why kidnappings are still happening and what can be done to stop them.
4/12/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 10 April 2024

Muslims in Africa celebrate end of Ramadan +++ How Sudanese refugees in Uganda are celebrating Eid +++ Community health volunteers in Kenya +++ Sports
4/10/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 09 April 2024

Nigeria's naira strengthens amid crackdown on forex black market+++Patients in Kenya turn to private hospitals as doctors' strike continues+++Voter apathy grows in Cameroon
4/9/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 08 April 2024

Rwanda marks 30 years since genocide against the Tusti +++ Nigerians outraged by electricity tariff hike +++ Guinean Muslims lament power outages as Idd el Fitr nears
4/8/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink Story of The Week: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed marks six years in office

This week, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed marked six years in power. The 47-year-old was once lauded as a reformist and even won the Nobel Peace Prize. But his war in Tigray and the ongoing conflict in the Amhara region have dented his legacy and reputation. So what do Ethiopians make of his policies? Join Josey Mahachi's in AfricaLink's Story of The Week.
4/5/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 04 April 2024

South African parties commit to peaceful campaigns ahead of elections+++Nigerians, Nigeriens cheer border reopening
4/4/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 03 April 2024

Senegal's President Faye and ally Sonko set to share top roles+++Uganda court throws out challenge to harsh anti-gay law+++Malawi pilots injectable PrEP against HIV
4/3/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 02 April 2024

Senegal's youngest president sworn in. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the fifth president of Senegal, was sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar +++ Ghana grapples with power outages +++ Tackling Kush addiction in Sierra Leone +++ Showbiz
4/2/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 01 April 2024

Pope Francis, in Easter address, calls for Gaza ceasefire+++Haiti now needs up to 5,000 police to help tackle `catastrophic' gang violence , UN expert says+++MONUSCO head warns of escalating violence in eastern DRC
4/1/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — Pan-African Parliament in focus

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislature of the African Union, is back in focus now that its leadership vacuum is resolved. Who is its controversial reelected leader and how do young Africans see the assembly with the shaky reputation?
3/29/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 28 March 2024

France court hands Liberian rebel shorter 30-year sentence+++Climate change poses a health challenge in Cameroon+++ Burna Boy blasts western blogs for trending old image of his shaved beard
3/28/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 27 March 2024

Rwandan genocide suspect indicted in the US +++ Cameroon's opposition in talks to form coalition despite threats +++ Zambia sex abuse survivors speak out +++ Four teams join African giants in race for 2025 AFCON clash +++ Showbiz
3/27/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 26 March 2024

Senegalese President-elect promises humility after winning election +++ Guinean women criticize male-dominated cabinet +++Zambians wary over rising gun culture+++Tyla basks in glory as new album hits the right notes
3/26/202429 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 25 March 2024

Senegal's outgoing president congratulates opposition candidate on win+++Nigerian military returns over 130 abducted schoolchildren after weeks in captivity
3/25/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink Story of The Week: Senegal 2024 election

Senegal will hold its delayed presidential election on Sunday March 24. For the first time in the country's history, the incumbent will not be on the ballot. Join Isaac Mugabi in AfricaLink's Story of The Week.
3/22/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 21 March 2024

Trade union representatives from 35 African countries protest against foreign debt +++ How can African countries get out of the foreign debt trap? +++ The link between water and peace in Sierra Leone +++ Is it worth being an author in Africa? +++ Showbiz
3/21/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 20 March 2024

Zimbabwe receives grain donation from Russia amid drought +++ Is Russia using food aid as diplomatic tool? +++South African Airline in turbulent times +++SHOWBIZ
3/20/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 19 March 2024

A court in Nigeria denies bail to activist and IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu+++Amnesty International says, "it is suicidal for pupils to go to school in northern Nigeria" +++Muslims in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lack food
3/19/202430 minutes
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Africalink 18.03.2024 16 UTC - MP3-Stereo

Niger severs ties with US Army over 'condescending attitude'+++Gunmen kidnap at least 87 in Nigeria's Kaduna state+++Sixteen Nigerian soldiers killed in community clashes in Delta state
3/18/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink Story of The Week: Nigeria grapples with kidnappings amid humanitarian crisis

Nigeria faces multiple crises but the recent spate of kidnappings in the northwest and President Bola Tinubu's vow not to pay ransom to the kidnappers mean parents may have to wait longer until they reunite with their children. Join AfricaLink's Isaac Mugabi as he sheds more light on the security situation and the neglected humanitarian crisis unfolding in northwestern Nigeria.
3/15/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 14 March 2024

Nigerians turn to herbal medicine as drug prices soar +++ Economic hardship in Africa +++ Zimbabwe banks on tobacco sales to boost ailing economy
3/14/202430 minutes
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Africalink on Air - 13 March 2024

Dozens abducted in new Nigeria kidnapping+++Rwandan court rules against Victoire Ingabire's presidential candidacy
3/13/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 12 March 2024

Kenya vows Haiti mission as Prime Minister resigns +++ South Africa 2024 Election: Opposition claims the ANC plans to rig the election +++ A Cameroon chief helping CAR refugees +++ Showbiz
3/12/202430 minutes
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Africalink on Air - 11 March 2024

Muslims in Africa start Ramadan+++15 more students kidnapped in Nigeria+++Why is Kenya leading the Haiti mission?
3/11/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 08 March 2024 – Story of the Week: The plight of trafficked women

More and more women in Africa are asserting their rights and calling for an end to exploitation. In Cameroon, they have gone to the streets to demand better treatment for themselves and girls. In Nigeria, one survivor of sex trafficking to Dubai has gone to court to fight her case.
3/8/202430 minutes
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Africalink on Air - 07 March 2024

Ghana sees influx of Togolese fleeing jihadis+++Cameroon chief helps CAR refugees+++Chad on the brink before elections
3/7/202429 minutes, 58 seconds
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Africalink on Air - 06 March 2024

DRC refugees in Rwanda protest against discrimination +++ Rwanda against SADC deployment in DRC +++ Senegal protest over election date +++ The Tanzanian woman who quit her job to sell coffins +++ 13th African Games in Ghana
3/6/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africalink on Air - 05 March 2024

Gambia debates repealing the anti-FGM law+++Boko Haram ex-fighters threaten society+++Sierra Leone to compensate student shot by police during peaceful protest
3/5/202430 minutes
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Africalink on Air - 04 March 2024 - MP3-Stereo

German minister warns of Russian influence in West Africa +++ Security situation in the Sahel region deteriorating +++ Rwanda probes sexual abuse allegations during Tour de Rwanda +++ A wellness center for adolescents in Cameroon
3/4/202429 minutes, 54 seconds
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AfricaLink Story of The Week: ICC compensates Uganda victims

AfricaLink Story of The Week: ICC compensates Uganda victims
3/1/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink 29.02.2024 - 16:00 UTC - MP3-Stereo

'Heartbroken' Paul Pogba to appeal four-year doping ban +++US 'deeply troubled' by Ghana's anti-LGBTQ legislation+++Victims of Cameroon's separatist conflict speak to DW
2/29/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 28 February 2024

Nigeria's union workers end strike, give government 14-day ultimatum+++Kenyans decry shortage of condoms+++Who are Burundi's RED-Tabara rebels?
2/28/202430 minutes, 8 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 27 February 2024

Who will win South Africa’s 2024 election? +++ Analysis: South Africa election campaigns ramp up +++ Portrait: Duduzane Zuma +++ Showbiz
2/27/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 26 February 2024

West African bloc ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Guinea, Mali, and Niger+++Guinea capital Conakry grinds to a halt as general strike begins++South Africa's political parties launch campaigns
2/26/202429 minutes, 58 seconds
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — Why are Africa's currencies underperforming?

Nigeria's naira has declined by a whopping 38% to the US dollar while Ghana's cedi, the Kenya's shilling and the West African CFA franc have also lost value. Why are African currencies performing so poorly on the world market? And, does the performance of a currency tell the whole story of any country's economy?
2/23/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 22 February 2024

Malawi's immigration services paralyzed by cyber-attack disruptions+++Guinea junta restricts internet access to curb unrest+++Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia
2/22/202430 minutes
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The 77 Percent — Young people react to energy crisis in Africa

Did you know that a 2021 study shows that an estimated 600 million Africans lack access to electricity? On this week's 77 Percent Show, we asked young people how they cope when the power goes off. Listen to this interesting debate!
2/21/202420 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 21 February 2024

DR Congo conflict escalates +++ US accuses Rwanda of involvement in Congo conflict +++ Can you speak your mother tongue? +++ Cameroonians react after President Biya tells them not to migrate
2/21/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 20 February 2024

Nigerians brace for electricity subsidy removal+++Guinea junta freezes accounts of dissolved government members+++Malawi begins offering education to female inmates
2/20/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink 19 February 2024

Eastern DRC residents scramble for safety as conflict intensifies+++African leaders condemn Israel's offensive in Gaza
2/19/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AU Summit: Can African leaders tackle the continent's challenges?

The AU has had a rough start to 2024 amid worsening regional violence and democratic backsliding among members.
2/16/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 15 February 2024

Ethiopia gears up for AU summit amid conflict in Amhara region +++ Why does AU with its headquarters in Addis Ababa ignore the conflict in Ethiopia? +++The migration dilemma +++Potrait of a cervical cancer survivor in Zambia +++ Showbiz
2/15/202429 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 14 February 2024

Fighting in eastern DRC takes its toll on children +++ South Africa deploys 2900 troops to eastern DRC +++ Nigerians ditching the depriciating naira for foreign currency +++ Guinea's labour unions plan to protest over rising cost of living
2/14/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africa's debt management controversy

More African countries are likely to join Chad, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Ghana in seeking to restructure their debt under the G20 “Common Framework for Debt Treatments,” according to the United Nations. However, many young people in debt-ridden African nations feel their leaders have mishandled finances to their detriment. #77Percent #DWAfrica
2/14/202420 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 13 February 2024

Senegal bans opposition protests +++ ECOWAS dispatches diplomatic mission to mediate the political crisis in Senegal +++ Today is World Radio Day
2/13/202430 minutes
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The 77 Percent: Do you prefer an African or foreign national coach?

"If African coaches are given enough resources and liberty to function without interference, no national team on the continent will need a foreigner as coach." Do you agree with this? Listen to this interesting debate
2/12/202420 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 12 February 2024

Ivory Coast shocks the continent, lifts the AFCON trophy +++ What really went wrong for Nigeria's Super Eagles? +++ February 12: International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers.
2/12/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — What happens to the infrastructure after AFCON?

The winners of the Africa Cup of nations will emerge on Sunday. Nigeria and Ivory Coast play the final match in Africa's biggest football tournament at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. But after the final whistle blows, what happens to this newly revamped stadium or any of the other expensive AFCON infrastructure paid for with borrowed funds?
2/9/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 8 February 2024

Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations +++ Nigeria's new student loan scheme +++ Kenya forges ahead with its deployment to Haiti
2/8/202429 minutes, 55 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 7 February 2024

Malawi and Zimbabwe battle Cholera +++ M23 "administration" in eastern DRC +++ Nigeria's minimum wage comes under review +++ AFCON Semi-finals
2/7/202429 minutes, 56 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 6 February 2024

Progress towards zero tolerance against FGM +++ What does the election postponement mean for Senegal's democracy?+++ Sudan conflict update
2/6/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 5 February 2024

Grammy Award for South African singer Tyla +++ Reactions to death of Namibian President Hage Geingob +++ AFCON
2/5/202429 minutes, 48 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air- 02 February - Story of the week

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announce exit from ECOWAS+++Insecurity in the Sahel could deteriorate, analysts tell DW.
2/3/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 1 February 2024

Thousands Africans trapped in Myanmar’s cyber slavery racket +++ No more styrofoam in Nigeria +++ An Ivorian woman campaigning against GBV +++ AFCON Final 16
2/1/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 31 January 2024

South Africa's Bafana Bafana shock Morocco after Hakimi penalty miss, Mali through +++ Jailed Zimbabwe opposition figure Sikhala set free +++ Nigerian NGO helps sexual abuse victims
1/31/202429 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 30 January 2024

Former South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma banned from the ANC party +++ Would you marry someone who asked you to sign a prenup? +++ All the latest AFCON updates
1/30/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 29 January 2024

Military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announce their immediate withdrawal from ECOWAS+++Deforestation in Sierra Leone +++ AFCON update
1/29/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africalink - 26 January 2024 - Story of the week

AFCON: Ivory Coast football star Didier Drogba is famed for bringing back peace to his country when he begged fighters to lay down their arms. Ivory Coast hosting the AFCON will use the games to boost unity in the country.
1/29/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink - 25 January 2024

AFCON: Analysis of upcoming matches at knockout stages++Ivory Coast narrowly survives elimination+++World Court to rule on Gaza emergency measures in Israel genocide case
1/25/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 24 January 2024

What is the outcome from Blinken’s Africa tour? +++ Nigeria: Reactions to arrest of president of herder's association +++ The latest on AFCON matches, stakes +++ Will the Elephants of Ivory Coast make it to the knockout stages? +++
1/24/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Is Rwanda safe for asylum seekers?

Young Africans are undertaking perilous journeys across the world, fleeing their home countries for various reasons. Seeking a safe haven in Europe, the US, the UK, and other destinations — with no intention of returning to Africa — including Rwanda. But Rwanda has already established agreements with the UK, regarding arrangements for hosting asylum seekers. Is this what young Africans want?
1/24/202420 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 23 January 2024

Cameroon's Indomitable Lions seek qualification when they play against Senegal+++US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits Ivory Coast and Nigeria+++24 Israeli soldiers have been killed in the Gaza Strip
1/23/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 22 January 2024

Liberia's new president Joseph Boakai sworn in today +++ Cameroon is the first country in the world to launch a routine vaccine programme against Malaria +++ AFCON: Ghana's Black Stars face an uphill task against Mozambique +++ Will Ghana survive the group stage +++ Nigeria's Super Eagles looking to cement another win and qualify for the next stage
1/22/202430 minutes
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — AFCON tournament underway in Abidjan

It has been a week of football fanfare at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The start of the tournament, however, saw many teams register draws which dent their hopes of automatic qualification from group stages.
1/19/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent —Is signing a prenup 'un-African'?

As marital disputes and divorce rates rise, more and more couples are looking into prenuptial agreements. Some see the documents as red flags in relationships with no trust and respect while others say its an important agreement that every couple should have. What's your view? #77Percent #DWAfrica
1/19/202420 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 18 January 2024

AFCON: Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on hosts Ivory Coast++ Will Ivory Coast be the first team to qualify for the next stage? +++ Davos World Economic Forum +++ How Tinubu's government is tackling corruption
1/18/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 17 January 2024

Africa's football kings Morocco play against Tanzania +++ Namibia's shocked Tunisia - no more underdogs +++ Shell announces exit from troubled Niger Delta +++ Kenya in shock over gruesome spate of femicides in Airbnb apartments +++ How can Malawi make education more accessible?
1/17/202429 minutes, 46 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 16 January 2024

Burundi escalates conflict with Rwanda +++ Don't Hold Back: How to make it as a social media content creator with Tums Mmope +++ AFCON: Ivory Coast prepares to take on Nigeria's Super Eagles this week +++ Who will win this year's AFCON?
1/16/202429 minutes, 56 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 15 January 2024

Reactions as Cape Verde is declared malaria-free +++ Zambia debates having a 24-hour economy +++ AFCON games: What is the latest from Ivory Coast?
1/15/202429 minutes, 56 seconds
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — South Africa vs Israel over alleged genocide at the International Court of Justice

South Africa's case against Israel over accusations it is committing genocide in Gaza opened in The Hague this week. African governments refrained from statements but influential blocs that include many African countries and Namibia openly support South Africa and the Palestinians. How will the complaint be handled by the International Court of Justice? And what do Africans say about the case?
1/12/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 11 January 2024

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza+++Gambia faces pre-AFCON drama over players' bonuses+++What are Zambia's chances at AFCON?
1/11/202429 minutes, 54 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 10 January 2024

Reactions to DR Congo confirmed election result +++ Nigeria cracks down on fake degrees +++ What happened to Kenya's visa free entry? +++ AFCON update
1/10/202429 minutes, 57 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Guinness World Record sensation among young Africans

The surge in Guinness World Record attempts has become a phenomenon across Africa. In Ghana alone, approximately 355 submissions have been made to the Guiness World Record for various attempts. Why is this trend gaining such momentum on the continent? This is what young Ghanaians think.
1/10/202420 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 09 December 2024

Malawi grapples with unsafe abortions +++ South Africa’s teen pregnancy crisis +++ Challenges of teenage pregnancy across Africa
1/9/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 08 January 2024

Did Ghana's government try to silence pan-Afrian youth leaders? +++ Who is Nana Kwame Bediako? +++ President Ruto vs Kenyan judiciary +++ Nigeria intensifies crackdown on fake degrees +++ Sports
1/8/202429 minutes, 53 seconds
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AfricaLink - Story of The Week: Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement fallout

Britain has joined the United States, Arab League, and the African Union to call for restraint over the escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa over an agreement between Ethiopia and the separatist region of Somaliland. Will Ethiopia and Somalia go to war over the deal? DW's Isaac Mugabi speaks to experts, in this week's story of the week.
1/5/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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New Year's resolutions: Why do they fail?

As 2024 gets underway, I'm pretty sure we want to start on the right foot. Some people have already made resolutions for the year, which may include keeping fit, saving more cash, or even studying harder. But now the question is: Why don't the majority of people stick to their resolutions? #77Percent #DWAfrica
1/5/202420 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 04 January 2024

Reactions after Sierra Leone's former President Bai Koroma is charged with treason +++ Intv: What impact could the charges have on Sierra Leone +++ DRC update +++ More foreigners acquiring land in Zambia +++ Showbiz
1/4/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 03 January 2024

Sierra Leone's ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma charged with treason +++ Challenges facing Congolese President-elect Felix Tshisekedi +++ Congolese opposition refuses to petition the election results +++ Ethiopia faces backlash over MOU with Somaliland +++ Zambia concerned by the rise of ethnic groups
1/3/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 02 January 2024

Somalia rejects port deal +++ Human Trafficking in Kenya +++ Library for the visually impaired in Cameroon +++ Sports
1/2/202430 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 01 January 2024

Congo's President Tshisekedi re-elected after contested poll+++Chad military leaders appoint former opponent prime minister+++Guiness world records trend in Africa
1/1/202429 minutes, 59 seconds
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — Sub-Saharan Africa economic review and outlook

2023 was a difficult year for many economies in sub-Saharan Africa. Countries in the region were hit by a sluggish global economy, worldwide inflation, and high borrowing costs, while still emerging from the pandemic, according to the International Monetary Fund. Rising living costs and political instability became a daily concern for many. What is the outlook for 2024?
12/29/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 28 December 2023

African countries assert their role in global politics +++ Africa 2023: Challenges, democracy, security, and economic highlights +++ Zambia pushes bill for access to information +++ South Africans look back at difficult 2023 +++ Showbiz
12/28/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 27 December 2023

Police prevent election protest in DR Congo capital+++Opposition candidate in Congo alleges police fired bullets as protesters seek re-do of election+++ Africans react to Pope's approval of blessings for same-sex couples
12/27/202329 minutes, 47 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 26 December 2023

A challenging year for UN peacekeepers in Africa +++ Kenya's drive to privatize state-owned assets +++ Creating awareness of palliative care in Tanzania +++ Christmas disrupted in English-speaking Cameroon
12/26/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - Special Christmas Edition

Africans scramble to shop and travel back home in time for Christmas +++In Nigeria, high transport fares deter many from celebrating Christmas with their families in villages
12/25/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — 22 December 2023

Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo wrapped up the second day of voting on Thursday, but the powerful Catholic Church observer mission said more than 27 percent of polling stations did not open and 152 cases of violence reported. The chaos came as no surprise to election observers and Congo experts. So what lies ahead after the DRC chaotic elections?
12/22/202329 minutes, 54 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 21 December 2023

Voting extended in DR Congo as five presidential candidates call for a rerun +++ Why Kenya is facing frequent power cuts +++ Is China sending prisoners to Nigeria to work?
12/21/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 20 December 2023

Election day in the DRC +++ DRC election: Opposition leaders cry foul +++ Why the DRC election matters +++ How neighboring Rwanda is following the election in DRC
12/20/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Has Christmas lost its meaning among young Africans?

Christmas, for many people, is a holiday season that provides opportunities for families to reunite. It also allows us to take a break from our daily routine and reflect on the year gone by. But is Christmas, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, losing its meaning? How has the economy affected Christmas? And how is Christmas today compared to years ago? #77Percent #DWAfrica
12/20/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 19 December 2023

All eyes on DRC ahead of elections +++ Internet restrictions in Guinea +++ South Africa's proposed public health insurance
12/19/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 18 December 2023

DRC election campaigns heat up amid insecurity +++ Why do the lights keep going out in Kenya? +++ Cholera-hit Zimbabwe to export purified water to South Africa +++ Major sports news
12/18/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — 15 December 2023

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has over 900 registered political parties. Such a large contingent of diverse parties is exceptional in Africa. Are hundreds of parties good or bad for Congo? And, what has Africa's experience with multi-party democracy been?
12/15/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 14 December 2023

What Congolese voters expect +++ Explainer: What's at stake in Congo elections? +++ Activist on male-dominated presidential race +++ Insecurity in Congo
12/14/202329 minutes, 49 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 13 December 2023

COP28 climate summit ends in Dubai+++African delegates at COP28 push for climate financing++Why is Nigeria's army making deadly mistakes?
12/13/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Concerns over systematic killing of women by their partners

Some young African women are not sure they want to get married because they're afraid their husbands will kill them. In Cameroon in 2023, up to 60 women were killed by their partners. Why is the killing of women by their husbands or partners on the rise, and what can be done to stop it? Listen to this interesting debate...
12/13/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 12 December 2023

Kenya celebrates 60 years of independence +++ Expert:Is Kenya on the right track? +++ Kenya's reformed health policy-miss or hit? Tribute to South Africa's singer and songwriter Zahara
12/12/202330 minutes
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Africalink on Air - 11 December 2023

DRC election: Opposition candidates complain of sabotage and aggression+++Rwanda accuses DR Congo leader of 'threat' over Hitler jibe++South Africa.:Seventy new political parties formed ahead of elections
12/11/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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DW AfricaLink - Story of the week - 08 December 2023

The collapse of the G5 Sahel anti-jihadist alliance+++Niger ends security and defense partnerships with the EU
12/8/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 07 December 2023

Kenyan judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court +++ Nigeria's Fulani herdsmen to form vigilante group +++ How are Congo's elections viewed by the West?
12/7/202329 minutes, 39 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 6 December 2023

Electricity access in Africa +++ How Anglophone Cameroonians are coping with power blackouts +++ Sudan's "forgotten" humanitarian catastrophe +++ Malawi alert as anthrax spreads from Zambia +++ Burna Boy is most streamed Sub-Saharan African artiste on YouTube
12/6/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent —Do partners have the "right" to sex at all times?

Sex is an integral part of marriage. But do partners have the "right" to have sex at all times? Some partners blame each other for refusing to have sex. How rampant are such cases where you are, and what needs to be done? #77Percent #DWAfrica
12/6/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 5 December 2023

Ghana holds UN peacekeeping ministerial meeting +++ DRC citizens seek safety in volatile East after EAC troops withdraw +++ South Africa marks 10th Mandela death anniversary +++ Delivery girls in Bamenda face risks of sexual assault
12/5/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 4 December 2023

How serious are the pledges made at COP28? +++ South Africa's tough transition from coal energy +++ Challenges of Nigerian journalists living with disabilities +++ Fighting malnutrition in Malawi
12/4/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africalink on Air — 01 December 2023

As the world marks World AIDS Day, Africalink's Isaac Mugabi brings you the stories of people living with the virus and how African countries are doubling efforts to fight HIV/AIDS.
12/1/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 30 November 2023

COP28 climate conference kicks off in Dubai+++Cameroon's efforts to save the Congo Basin Forest+++What impact will the cancelation of the EU election observer mission have on DRC elections?+++ Ghana seeks to curb inter-ethnic violence
11/30/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 29 November 2023

Niger military government draws reaction from Europe after repealing law on migrant traffickers+++Women underrepresented in DRC elections+++Private sector threatens to pull out of South Africa
11/29/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 28 November 2023

South Sudan president reshuffles cabinet amidst coup rumours+++ Sierra Leone police blame failed coup for Sunday's deadly clashes+++Kenyans count the cost after El Nino floods+++Malawi seeks to reverse suicide trend
11/28/202329 minutes, 47 seconds
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The 77 Percent — African youths discuss dwindling fortunes of Nollywood actors

Nollywood is one of the world's most prolific cinematic enterprises, producing over 2,000 movies annually and contributing about 2.3% to Nigeria's GDP. Despite the actors and actresses being regarded as some of Nigeria's most fashionable and wealthy celebrities, many veterans are making shocking social media appearances to solicit financial support. What are the stakes for the younger actors?
11/27/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 27 November 2023

Sierra Leone: Thirteen government soldiers confirmed dead after Sunday clashes, army confirms +++ Nigeria: Armed men kidnap 150 mostly women and children in Zamfara state +++ Congolese musician Fally Ipupa's concert in Paris sells out with 40,000 fans in attendance.
11/27/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africalink on Air — 24 November 2023

What is at stake in the upcoming December 20 DRC elections? Join George Okachi as he discusses this hotly contested election with Phil Clark, an expert on central Africa at SOAS University of London.
11/24/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 23 November 2023

Sudan fighting rages as UN warns of food shortages for refugees+++War-torn Sudan could break apart, experts warn+++Nigeria's death row prisoners in limbo+++Google GPS removes South Africas dangerous routes
11/23/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 22 November 2023

Reactions after South Africa's parliament votes to close embassy in Israel +++ Intv. Annalena Baerbock on Israel-Hamas war +++ Tanzania's male victims of domestic abuse +++ Antibiotic abuse and self-medication in Zambia +++ Sports
11/22/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 21 November 2023

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Germany to attract investments+++Uganda: Who benefits from China's surveillance technology?+++South Africa: Foreigners worried over new business clampdown
11/21/202330 minutes
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77 Percent Final The Gambia's controversial ex-presidents' law - MP3-Stereo

Politicians in the Gambia have enacted a law that will make life of ex-presidents and their spouses modestly more comfortable after they leave office. The Former Presidents’ Bill 2023 is viewed as an incentive to incumbents to willingly vacate office and avoid the perpetuation of their tenure.
11/21/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 20 November 2023

What is Africa Compact Summit +++ Germany Compact with Africa +++ Portrait Joseph Boakai, Liberia's president-elect +++Showbiz
11/20/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 17 November 2023

More and more Africans are openly interrogating colonial-era narratives and asking themselves how the bitter legacies their countries are left with can be overcome. As debate swirls over the latest outpourings of remorse and apologies from ex-empires such as the Netherlands, Britain, Germany or Belgium, some Africans are starting to agitate harder for reparations.
11/17/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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Africalink on Air — 16 November 2023

Kenya's parliament approves police deployment to Haiti +++ African youth discuss climate change in Cameroon +++ Malawians baffled by Kwacha devaluation +++ Zambia's anthrax outbreak
11/16/202330 minutes
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Africalink on Air — 15 November 2023

UK Supreme Court rejects plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda +++ Is a new war looming in the Horn of Africa? +++ What Africa brings to the table at review of UNCCD +++ South Africa plans citizenship, immigration and refugee reform +++ New Guiness World Record coming from Nigeria
11/15/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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Africalink on Air — 14 November 2023

World Diabetes Day: How South Africa is coping with diabetes +++ Liberia holds presidential runoff +++ Accra Reparations Conference opens
11/14/202330 minutes
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Bribes and sex for jobs

As unemployment hits millions of young Africans, many are now being compelled to bribe or even offer sex for getting a job. For more on the topic, listen to this 77 Percent podcast hosted by DW's Chrispin Mwakideu.
11/14/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africalink on Air - 13 November 2023

Uganda's anti-LGBT law petitions +++ LGBTQ activitst Alex Donkor on situation in Ghana +++ Kenyans furious over increased national documents charges +++ Germany seeks to boost investment in Zambia +++ Sports
11/13/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africalink on Air - 10 November 2023

Zimbabwe's government allegedly preventing nurses from working abroad
11/10/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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The 77 Percent — How important is visa free policy for Africa

Rwanda has now joined The Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin in removing travel restrictions for Africans. Meanwhile, Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced that its visa-free policy will start in 2024. But many young Africans are hoping that this can expand to the rest of the continent. Listen to young people in Rwanda and Ghana.
11/10/202320 minutes, 1 second
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AfricaLink on Air — 09 November 2023

Kenya's Ruto defends economic measures despite criticism+++Worst floods in decades kill 29 in Somalia, hit towns across East Africa+++Nigeria's president signs controversial bill for a presidential yacht and SUVs for lawmakers
11/9/202330 minutes, 5 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 08 November 2023

WHO holds conference with African parliaments on emergency response +++ Tigrayan women dealing with trauma after war +++ Nigeria's separatist group lays claim to Cameroon's Bakassi Peninsula
11/8/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 07 November 2023

Ethiopia to hold referendum over border dispute between Tigray and Amhara states+++Separatists kill 20 in Cameroon
11/7/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 06 November 2023

Uganda plans terminate fuel imports deals with Kenya+++Germany's Scholz wants to expand migration centres in Nigeria
11/6/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 03 November 2023

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany and the EU is committed to boosting security in West Africa and could provide support to fight the jihadi insurgency spreading from the Sahel region to the Gulf of Guinea. What kind of support can it provide and which countries want German support. And, will the military rulers who now dominate the Sahel even cooperate?
11/3/202329 minutes, 18 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Military Career Among Young Africans

In Gabon which was hit by a coup d'état one month ago, joining the ranks of the army in the post-coup era is more than a source of pride for young people. In Cameroon, close to 30,000 youths, 35 percent of them women, have applied to fill 3,000 positions in the Rapid Intervention Battalion, (BIR) and presidential guard. What motivates young Africans to join the military?
11/3/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 02 November 2023

German president wraps up Zambia visit+++20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum opens in Johannesburg
11/2/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 01 November 2023

Spotlight on President Ruto's globetrotting+++Why it is so difficult to protest in Zambia+++Zanzibar woman educating the youth on cybersafety
11/1/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 31 October 2023

German president faces colonial past on Tanzania trip +++ German Chancellor Scholz wraps up Nigeria, Ghana visit +++ Malawi excited over bumper wheat harvest +++ Feature: Tigray after the war: Does peace have a chance?
10/31/202329 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 30 October 2023

The German chancellor's trip to Nigeria +++ WFP's suspension of aid in DRC has far-reaching consequences +++ Cameroon's climate refugees +++ Rugby world champions Springboks
10/30/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Male vs. female medics, what's your preference?

In the event you fall sick and need medical attention, does gender matter when choosing a health professional to attend to you? In Tanzania, elderly men suffering from hydrocele disease, a condition that is characterised by the swelling of the scrotum, protest being attended to by female health care providers.
10/27/202320 minutes
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DW's AfricaLink Story of the Week — 27 October 2023

Conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has flared up again two months before the country heads for a general election.
10/27/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 26 October 2023

Nigeria's Supreme Court affirms President Tinubu's election win +++ Nigeria's Katsina State becomes first to make vigilante groups official +++ Kenya's court rejects GMO +++ Mortuary worker in Tanzania fighting stigma +++ Preview of Rugby World Cup
10/26/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 25 October 2023

Liberia gears up for runoff election showdown between Weah and Boakai+++Goma residents decry oil sector strike as commodity prices increase ++++Kenya's new finance law hits influencers and content creators
10/25/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 24 October 2023

UK court overturns Nigeria's billion dollar fine over collapsed gas deal +++ Nigeria's Niger border closure causing pain for locals on both sides +++ Liberia 2023 Elections +++ Malawi prisons begin to separate men and women inmates +++ Showbiz
10/24/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 23 October 2023

S.Africa's operation dudula recent raids spark xenophobic fears+++Rebels recapture DR Congo town in fresh fighting+++Sudan: 20-year-old war crimes before International Criminal Court
10/23/202329 minutes, 47 seconds
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Story of The Week -20 October 2023 - Liberia heads for presidential run-off vote

Liberia is heading for a crucial rematch of the 2017 presidential runoff between incumbent George Weah and opponent Joseph Boakai. Click to listen to what's at stake!
10/20/202329 minutes, 57 seconds
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Do partner-dependent women hinder feminism?

As the feminist movement continues to gain momentum, exploring the relationship between financial dependence and the pursuit of gender equality becomes increasingly essential. This debate aims to unravel the layers of this complex issue.
10/19/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 19 October 2023

Ghana's flood victims cry for help +++ Kenya's Ruto moves to boost local garment industry +++ Nigeria hails operation to clear Biafra separatists fighters out of forests a success +++ Sports
10/19/202329 minutes, 46 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 18 October 2023

Somalia rejects Ethiopia's bid to gain access to Red Sea Port +++ A health start-up in Rwanda uses AI for non-communicable diseases +++Twelve countries in Africa to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years +++ Showbiz
10/18/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 17 October 2023

Kenya seeks more Chinese loans at 'Belt and Road' forum despite rising public debt +++ Zambia threatens to deregister opposition political parties +++ Nigeria curbs export of unprocessed lithium
10/17/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 16 October 2023

Congolese army dealing with ADF +++ President Weah, opposition leader Boakai nearly tied in Liberia presidential race +++ LGBTQ+ Community in Kenya defies anti-gay protesters, demands rights
10/16/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 13 October 2023 - Story of The Week

Israel-Hamas conflict divides opinion in Africa+++Why have African leaders remained silent on the Israel-Hamas conflict?+++Can South Africa mediate the brewing tensions between Israel and Hamas?
10/13/202329 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 12 October 2023

Liberia tallying votes as President Weah pursues re-election for a second term+++France bans pro-Palestinian protests after Hamas attack+++Kenya's Kipyegon nominated for Women's World Athlete of the year award
10/12/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Should all African countries abolish the death penalty?

Human rights groups have called for the death penalty to be abolished globally and replaced with longer prison sentences, so persons wrongfully convicted of certain crimes are not executed. So far only 29 out of 55 African countries have completely abolished the death penalty. On this week’s 77 Percent Show we ask if the rest of Africa should abolish the death penalty? #77Percent #DWAfrica
10/11/202320 minutes, 2 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 10 October 2023

Voters go to polls in Liberia after tense campaigns+++Gambia's Barrow hints at reviving Jammeh-era dictatorial powers
10/10/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 09 October 2023

DR Congo: Tshisekedi announces second term bid +++ The biggest 2023 election issue for Liberia’s youth +++ Tanzanian musicians face restrictions and jail for government critical lyrics +++ Sports
10/9/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 06 October 2023

The poor ranking of Kenya's national police service could potentially hinder their performance in a special security mission in Haiti, a Kenyan former special forces operative has warned.
10/6/202329 minutes, 57 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Can Africa survive without external support?

According to the World Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the largest recipient of foreign aid. But in the past months, coup-hit countries in Africa like Gabon and Niger have had foreign aid suspended. Can this have big effects on these countries, or would they be better off without it? We explore this in this week's 77 Percent Show. #77Percent #DWAfrica
10/5/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 05 October 2023

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was detained on arrival at Uganda's Entebbe International Airport +++ DRC: Renewed tensions after clashes +++ South Africa's new border management authority +++ Liberians to vote in October 10 general election
10/5/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 04 October 2023

Congo opposition leader Katumbi signs up for presidential race+++DR Congo Nobel winner Mukwege declares presidential bid+++Plights of migrants in Central Africa
10/4/202329 minutes, 54 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 03 October 2023

Nigeria's labor unions suspend a planned strike to protest rising living costs +++ Chicago State University releases Bola Tinubu’s academic certificates to Atiku Abubakar +++ Malawi and Tanzania plan joint operations to tackle organized crime
10/3/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 02 October 2023

Three killed in Liberian election campaign clashes+++ Is Ethiopia on the brink of a new war?+++What's it like in drug rehab at a government center in Tanzania?
10/2/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air – 29 September 2023

Niger leaders are celebrating the exit of French ambassador to the west African country. It follows an order for him to leave as relations between Niger under a ruling junta and France breaks down. France also plans to withdraw its troops in Niger by the end of year. But what are the implications of this French withdrawal for Niger’s security and political stability?
9/29/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air -28 September 2023

Burkina Faso coup attempt +++ Two women activists from Africa and two organizations were presented with this year’s Right Livelihood Award +++,Corruption in Guinea under a junta
9/28/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 27 September 2023

DW's AfricaLink Special Edition: Migrant Crisis – What Is the EU's Position on African Migration?
9/27/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 26 September 2023

Mali Presidential elections postponed +++ Tanzania-Zambia fuel pipeline under construction +++ Nigeria's diphtheria outbreak +++ E-learning becoming popular in Kenya
9/26/202329 minutes, 56 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Should TikTok be banned or regulated?

TikTok is facing bans in Africa. In Senegal the government banned TikTok, citing "hateful and subversive" messages. The Somali government ordered a ban on TikTok, Telegram and an online betting site, claiming that these platforms were being used by "terrorists" for propaganda purposes. And in Kenya there are calls to ban TikTok due to "explicit sexual content" allegedly eroding cultural values.
9/26/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 25 September 2023

France pulls troops out of Niger +++ Germany returns skulls of Tanzanian heroes +++ DNA matching: Tanzanians demand ancestral skulls back +++ Cameroon: Recognizing the rights of indigenous Baka people +++ Sports
9/25/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Africalink on Air – Story Of The Week: Is the world listening to Africa at the UN General Assembly?

For decades, African leaders have attended the UN General Assembly, where they get to address the summit on a wide range of issues that affect their people, but how seriously does the assembly take Africa? Does Africa get the attention and status it deserves on the global arena?
9/22/202330 minutes
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Africalink on Air - 21 September 2023

Kenya marks 10th anniversary of Westgate mall terror attack +++ Niger's humanitarian situation worsens +++ Landmines still a threat in Angola
9/21/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent — Role of young diasporans in enhancing African democracy

30 since Eritrea fought and won independence from Ethiopia, some of its citizens in the diaspora who are dissatisfied with the country's democracy have been agitating. Similar independence movements have typified the Nigerian and Cameroonian diaspora for years. Follow this interesting debate with our panellists, Simon Ekpa in Finland, Tapang Ivo Tanku in the US, and Fabrice Lena in Cameroon.
9/20/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 20 September 2023

Rwanda's President Kagame seeks a fourth term in office+++Addressing menstrual hygiene challenges in Ghana
9/20/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 19 September 2023

The AI show: AI for development in Ghana+++Kenya ghostwriters lose income because of AI+++What is the future of AI?
9/19/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 18 September 2023

Several African leaders in New York for the annual UN General Assembly +++ Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger form security alliance +++ Malawians and the rising craze for a banging body +++ Showbiz
9/18/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 14 September 2023

What's up between Zambia's president and Zimbabwe's ruling party?+++Southern African regional bloc -SADC's unity under threat following Zimbia, Zimbabwe diplomatic tiff+++Rwandans want LGBT legal recognition+++Invictus Games: Nigeria's athletes battle with trauma
9/14/202329 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 13 September 2023

DW's AfricaLink Special Edition: President William Ruto's one year in office
9/13/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent —Will AI help you work faster, or will it take your job?

Machines have become more affordable, faster and more efficient than humans. Improved technology has moved physical automation to the next level. And now artificial intelligence (AI) is here to help us think. Is it beneficial to mankind — or should we expect trouble in the future? #77Percent #DWAfrica
9/13/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 12 September 2023

Women groups in Zimbabwe put pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa for not appointing a gender-balanced cabinet+++Explainer: African countries with the highest representation of women in parliament+++DRC: Pupils and people displaced by conflict share classrooms+++Insecurity in Sahel under military regimes
9/12/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 11 September 2023

G20 admits African Union as permanent member+++Zambian president is in China, to seek formalization of a debt restructuring deal+++Combatting liver disease in Tanzania
9/11/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 08 September 2023

Do protests by Africans in the diaspora make a difference?
9/8/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 07 September 2023

UN offers to support Gabon's transition to civilian rule+++Female activists in Rwanda seek a review of divorce law+++Zimbabwe swears in lawmakers amid election results dispute
9/7/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 06 September 2023

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu marks 100 days in office+++Is Tinubu fulfilling his promises to voters?
9/6/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent — African youth migrating for better prospects

Japa is a word used in Nigeria for youth who are leaving the country to look for better opportunities abroad. But this term does not only apply to Nigerians but other African youth leaving to study or work abroad. This can be because of unemployment, high cost of living an little opportunities. But is leaving your country a better solution?
9/6/202320 minutes, 1 second
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AfricaLink on Air - 05 September 2023

Niger junta government hopes for "deal" with ECOWAS +++ Military rule makes comeback in Africa +++ Guinea junta marks two years in power +++ Taking care of premature babies in Tanzania
9/5/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 04 September 2023

Gabon coup leader sworn in as interim president+++Zimbabwe's president-elect Emerson Mnangagwa inaugurated+++ Africa Climate Conference kicks off in Nairobi
9/4/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Pressure mounts on Gabon junta to relinquish power after coup

Gabon's opposition leader has alleged that the ousted president's family arranged the coup to retain power.
9/1/202330 minutes, 1 second
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AfricaLink on Air - 31 August 2023

Who is Gabon's new interim leader General Brice Oligui Nguema? +++ Gabon coup receives little condenmnation from AU, EU +++ Reactions after Cameroon's President Paul Biya reshuffles military chiefs +++ EU foreign ministers meet in Spain to discuss possible sanctions on Niger
8/31/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent —Single parenthood and impact on young Africans

17 percent of children aged 0 to14 live in single-parent households worldwide according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in Uganda. How is this affecting young people there and other parts of Africa? Listen to the views of young people in Cameroon and Uganda on the subject.
8/30/202319 minutes, 55 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 30 August 2023

Gambia: Military ousts President Ali Bongo+++African Union urges safety for ousted President Ali Bongo+++Bongo appeals for help from "International friends"
8/30/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 29 August 2023

Zimbabwe's main opposition party calls for fresh polls +++ UN prepares "unprecedented" six-month peacekeepers withdrawal from Mali +++39 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur +++ Corporal punishment in Nigeria +++What Kenya's TikTok creators think of President Ruto's stance on the app
8/29/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 28 August 2023

Deadline for French envoy to leave Niger expires+++ What options does Zimbabwe's opposition have in challenging results?+++ Malawi embarks on new cholera vaccination campaign+++Zimbabwe's opposition alleges "gigantic fraud" in elections+++Showbiz
8/28/202329 minutes, 36 seconds
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The 77 Percent —Malawians and the rising craze for a banging body

The craze for body modification or enhancement continues to rise, with people seeking the elusive 'perfect look'. In Malawi, for instance, it was rare to hear people talking publicly about sexual enhancement products or even hip or bum enlargement, but that has changed. On this week's 77 percent, we spoke with Malawians and Ugandans on the issue.
8/25/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 25 August 2023

The outcome of Zimbabwe's general election will be known in the coming days. One million first-time voters cast their ballots in the country with an incumbent who came to power in a coup in 2017. How has life under his authoritarian government been? Do the youth believe that the new leader can overcome youth unemployment, unaffordable education and lack of access to health care?
8/25/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 24 August 2023

Russia's Putin sends condolences to Prigozhin's family after crash+++Prigozhin plane crash: locals report 'bangs' and fire+++BRICS hails 'historic' entry of new members amid bloc rivalry+++Zimbabwe arrests election monitors as opposition lashes "flawed" poll
8/24/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 23 August 2023

Troubled start to Zimbabwe’s elections as many voters disenfranchised+++BRICS want African goods and services to be 'equal competitors' in world economy.
8/23/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 22 August 2023

BRICS leaders meet in South Africa as bloc weighs expansion+++Brazil's Lula says BRICS not meant to challenge G7, US+++Zimbabwe election: Why the youth vote matters
8/22/202329 minutes, 50 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 21 August 2023

Zimbabwe Elections: Which candidate can best tackle challenges in the country?+++All you need to know about BRICS
8/21/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AL 1808 Story Of The Week: Niger Crisis

+++NEWS+++ Story Of The Week: What's the way forward in Niger? As regional bloc ECOWAS continues to threaten the use of military force, we hear from people across the continent.
8/18/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 17 August 2023

ECOWAS military chiefs meet in Accra +++ Zimbabwe election presidential candidates - who are the favourites? +++ Women's political representation in Zimbabwe's election +++ Zimbabweans in the diaspora on the upcoming election
8/17/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent — Coup D'etats in Africa, the rekindling of nationalism among youth?

West Africa has seen six coup d’etats in three years, leading some analysts to suggest there is a resurgence of the spirit of African nationalism seen during the independence era of the 1950s and 1960s. Military juntas have gained widespread youth support on the premise that they can solve national and societal issues where democratic governments have failed. Listen to reactions of young Africans
8/16/202319 minutes, 54 seconds
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Africalink 16.08.2023 - 16 UTC - MP3-Stereo

What role can ECCA play in the Niger crisis? +++South Africa prepares to host the BRICS summit+++What do Liberians want from the October 10th election?
8/16/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 15 August 2023

Calls for peaceful resolution of Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict intensify+++Should parents be held accountable for crimes committed by their kids?
8/15/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 14 August 2023

W.Africa bloc lashes threat to prosecute ousted Niger president +++ Zimbabwe ruling party accused of data privacy breach +++ Tanzania marks significant progress in HIV - AIDS fight, UNAIDS says +++ Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee
8/14/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Should parents be held responsible for their children's crimes?

In Zimbabwe, there is a law making parents entirely responsible for crimes committed by their kids who are under 18. Some parents are not entirely in agreement with the law, saying some children pick up bad behavior from their peers in school and even on social media platforms. We also wanted to get Ghanaian parents' perspectives on the Zimbabwean law, #77Percent #DWAfrica.
8/11/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 10 August 2023

ECOWAS orders activation of its standby force over Niger coup+++Nigerian President Bola Tinubu backs diplomacy in Niger coup crisis+++C.Africa's Touadera: Man of peace or 'President Wagner'?
8/10/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 09 August 2023

Niger junta accuses France of violating airspace, destabilising country +++ Opposition groups in CAR reject referendum results +++ World Bank says no more financing for Uganda over the anti-LGBTQ act +++ Normalizing the status of refugees in Zambia
8/9/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 08 August 2023

Niger junta rebuffs overtures backed by US, UN to talk+++United States' Blinken: diplomacy is best way to solve the situation in Niger+++Sanctions, flight disruptions, squeeze U.N. aid stocks in Niger+++France ends Morocco's run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup
8/9/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 08 August 2023

Niger junta rebuffs overtures backed by US, UN to talk+++United States' Blinken: diplomacy is best way to solve the situation in Niger+++Sanctions, flight disruptions, squeeze U.N. aid stocks in Niger+++France ends Morocco's run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup
8/8/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 07August 2023

5-West African leaders to meet on Niger after junta defies deadline +++ ICC prosecutor says he is investigating alleged new war crimes in Sudan's Darfur region +++ Illegal drug use high among young Ghanaians +++ Nigeria's Super Falcons go home with heads held high after agonising exit
8/7/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 04 August 2023

Story of the Week: Kenya’s government has stopped US tech company Worldcoin from signing up new users in the country. It follows news of thousands of Kenyans queuing up to give out their personal data and subject themselves to eyeball scanning in exchange for cryptocurrency tokens. Some tech experts have raised data privacy concerns and want better regulation to protect Africans.
8/4/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 03 August 2023

Thousands of coup supporters rally in Niamey +++ Amnesty International condemns war crimes in Sudan +++ Why mental health is important to African youths +++ FIFA Women's World Cup
8/3/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 02 August 2023

Niger updates: France evacuates citizens, and other Europeans+++ ECOWAS sends delegation in Niger 'to negotiate' with junta+++Kenya suspends Worldcoin
8/2/202329 minutes, 44 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 1 August 2023

Three Junta leaders back Niger, threaten ECOWAS +++ France, Italy begin evacuating citizens in Niger +++ Housing crisis hits Nigeria +++ Women’s World Cup: Nigeria's progress to the knockout stages
8/1/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 31 July 2023

Niger junta detains more government ministers+++Zambia: How sub-dividing farms can affect food security+++Super Falcons celebrate reaching World Cup knock-out phase+++Should African men be stopped from braiding their hair?
7/31/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Zanzibar's recent ban on men plaiting their hair has sparked conversations

Zanzibar authorities have banned men from plaiting their hair. A fine of $400 or six months in prison awaits any man caught wearing the hairstyle on the island. Some youth see the move as repressive, while others say African culture need to be preserved.#l77Percent #DWAfrica
7/31/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 28 July 2023 - SPECIAL EDITION: Russia - Africa summit

Russia and African nations attend a summit in St. Petersburg on July 27 and 28. What's at stake for Africa, and is it a win-win for both Africa and Russia?
7/28/202329 minutes, 44 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 27 July 2023

Putin promises free grain to six African countries at the Russia-Africa summit+++Niger military chief backs coup leaders+++Nigeria defeats Australia in Women’s World Cup
7/27/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 27 July 2023

Putin promises free grain to six African countries at the Russia-Africa summit+++Niger military chief backs coup leaders+++Nigeria defeats Australia in Women’s World Cup
7/27/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent — Why mental health matters to young Africans

The implementation of legislation in Zambia that was passed to ensure people's treatment for mental health conditions is still patchy five years down the line. In this week’s 77 Percent show, we head to Lusaka to find out why that's the case. And, we, look at the mental health crisis in Nigeria, where nearly 50 million people, some as young as 15, are in need of help. #77Percent # DWAfrica
7/27/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 26 July 2023

Niger coup attemp +++ EU deploys observation mission to Zimbabwe +++ Ghana parliament votes to abolish the death penalty +++ Zambia has become the first African side to be eliminated from the FIFA Women's World Cup
7/26/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 25 July 2023

Raila Odinga cancels protests to hold vigil for victims of police brutality+++What's keeping women out of politics in Liberia?+++Guinness World Record frenzy in Nigeria
7/25/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 24 July 2023

Africalink hosts, Josey Mahachi and Michael Oti to discuss the following: 100 days after Sudan’s war, no end in sight +++ Sudanese trapped in Kenya +++ Rising food prices in Nigeria +++ Germany thrash Morocco 6-0 in Women’s World Cup
7/24/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 21 July 2023

Zimbabwe is set for an election in August amid record inflation and an alleged intensifying crackdown on the opposition.
7/21/202329 minutes, 57 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 20 July 2023

Special edition on FIFA Women's World Cup: Scandals for Africa's World Cup teams +++ Ashleigh Plumptre: The World Cup brings a surreal feeling +++ What's holding women's football back in Ghana? +++ Does world cup first timer Zambia stand a chance?
7/20/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 19 July 2023

Kenya anti-government protests escalates+++Coping with effects of flooding in South Sudan+++Sudan conflict continues
7/19/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Guinness World Record mania

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci's success and attention after completing the longest cooking has inspired many and she has even referred to herself as a trailblazer. But since her accomplishment, there has been an increasing obsession to break more records in Nigeria. From a kissathon, attempting to cry for 100 hours, to massaging, Nigerians are trying it all. Take a listen!
7/19/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 18 July 2023

Russia's Wagner fighters in Central African Republic +++ CAR constitutional referendum +++ Weakening African currencies +++ South Sudan: Displaced women in Bentiu IDP camps turn to self-help projects +++ South Africa at FIFA WWC
7/18/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 17 July 2023

Has the International Criminal Court lived up to its mandate 25-years down the line?+++Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger+++Nigeria's Super Falcons upbeat to reach past quarter-finals in upcoming World Cup
7/17/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 14 July 2023

SPECIAL EDITION: Anti-government protests in Kenya
7/14/202327 minutes, 54 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 13 July 2023

Nigeria: IPOB stokes tensions +++ IPOB denies declaring sit-at-home order in south East region +++ Traditional vs modern circumcision +++ Rwandans debate expanding gorilla national park
7/13/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 12 July 2023

President Bio not bothered by EU, US endorsement+++Six killed in banned Kenya protests+++Women in Ethiopia’s Tigray rally for food aid+++ South Africans worried by planned released of "Station Strangler"
7/12/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent: What is holding back women’s football in Ghana?

The 2023 FIFA Women’s world cup starts on July 20. Africa’s contingent includes Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa and Morocco. Young footballers in Ghana share with The 77 Percent, some of the things holding the sport back.
7/12/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 11 July 2023

World Population Day: Nigeria's population on the rise +++ South Sudanese women embrace family planning +++ Kenyan women decry low fertility rates
7/11/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 10 July 2023

United Nations humanitarian chief says Sudan appears to be in a civil war 'of the most brutal kind'+++Eastern African bloc seeks summit to deploy regional force in Sudan
7/10/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 7 July 2023

+++News+++Story of the Week: As South Sudan gears up for its independence anniversary, we take a look at how Africa's youngest nation is faring 12 years after its split from Khartoum. How close is the nation to reaching its democratic goals, and how is conflict in Sudan affecting influencing progress.
7/7/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 06 July 2023

Sierra Leone's opposition vows not to take part in governance+++ Ghana's parliament unanimously agrees to pass the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill+++WFP suspends food aid in Ethiopia over theft allegations
7/6/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent — Traditional versus modern circumcision

In some African cultures, boys must undergo circumcision as a rite of passage to manhood. But botched circumcisions have resulted in deaths. Many argue circumcisions need to be safely performed in modern clinics only. But what do young South Africans or Ugandans think of this process?
7/5/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 05 July 2023

Russia says there is still time to extend Ukraine grain deal+++UN worried as clock ticks on Ukraine grain export deal+++South Sudan president says he will be a candidate in long-delayed elections set for 2024+++Nigerians wary of plan to share data with Central Bank
7/5/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 4 July 2023

Sudanese government asks youths to join the army +++ Reactions after President Macky Sall's decision not to seek third term +++ Frustration as vaccine fatigue hits Malawi +++ Latest on 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup
7/4/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 03 July 2023

Nigerians react to EU observers report citing problems in February vote+++Tension in Senegal as president set to announce election plan
7/3/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Are Cameroonians consuming enough homegrown music?

Back in the '80s, Cameroonian music could be heard across the world. But its popularity has since faded. There have been calls for an 80/20 campaign to encourage local radio stations to play 80% homegrown music. In Kenya, we hear of the "acha gun shika mic" initiative, which translates to "leave the gun and take up the mic," to help fight crime in the coastal city of Mombasa. #77Percent
6/30/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 30 June 2023

+++News+++Story of the Week: How the Wagner Group's future in Africa hangs in the balance, where the group found its feet in Africa, and why its strategies are not always successful.
6/30/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 29 June 2023

South African court rules against government ending permits for Zimbabweans in SA+++Would you subject your children to DNA testing?+++Why Cameroon is hesitant to confront the LGBTQ debate
6/29/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 28 June 2023

Sudan's Darfur region relives new war crimes+++Human trafficking in West Africa+++Sierra Leone's President Bio sworn in
6/28/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 27 June 2023

South Africa says Russia mutiny won't affect African peace efforts in Ukraine+++Germany and South Africa seek to expand cooperation but Russia weighs+++Sierra Leone president wins re-elecion, says electoral commission
6/27/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 26 June 2023

Sierra Leone provisional results: incumbent Bio leading presidential race+++ Russian foreign minister says Wagner fighters to stay in Mali and CAR
6/26/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent —Would you subject your child to a DNA test?

In Uganda, just like in a few African countries, the issue of men subjecting their children to DNA tests to ascertain their paternity has become contentious. #77Percent #DWAfrica
6/23/202320 minutes
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Sierra Leone's Election: Economy and Safety Take Center Stage

DW's special Edition: "Economy, jobs" top concerns in Sierra Leone presidential election
6/23/202330 minutes, 1 second
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AfricaLink on Air — 22 June 2023

Ghana debates Artificial Intelligence +++ UN Chief warns of artificial misinformation +++ Zambians use chatbots to help with tax returns +++ Rwandan music producer arrested for using drones
6/22/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 21 June 2023

Libya resumes deportation of 165 migrants +++ Kenya signs EU trade deal in a shift to look beyond Africa +++ Expert on EU Africawide trade +++ Are jihadists selling rustled cattle in Ghana? +++ Marital expenses bill stirs mixed reactions in Sokoto, Nigeria
6/21/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 20 June 2023

World Refugee Day +++ Hundreds of Malawian refugees rounded up and sent to camps +++ Plight of refugees displaced by xenophobic violence in South Africa +++ How refugees are contributing to Zambia's economy
6/20/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 19 June 2023

Outcome of Africa peace mission to Ukraine/Russia +++ Sierra Leone gears up for June 24 presidential election +++ A look into the Uganda school massacre +++ Showbiz: Nigerian superstar Burna Boy under fire for canceling Netherlands show
6/19/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 16 June 2023

+++News+++Story of the Week: As the world celebrates the International Day of the African Child today, do you think African children have anything to celebrate?
6/16/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 16 June 2023

Sudan war death toll surges past 2,000 as fighting enters third month+++How serious is Nigeria's new president in tackling corruption?+++Rwanda begins to release genocide convicts who had served long jail+++ Behind the Filters: challenges influencers go through
6/15/202329 minutes, 52 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air — 14 June 2023

Death toll rises to more than 100 after Nigeria boat capsizes +++ Gambians react to President Adama Barrow's third term bid +++ No roaming charges: A SADC move towards a single digital market
6/14/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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The 77 Percent — Should students be paid during internships?

For most young people, an internship is an introduction to the work space especially in their selected field of study. An internship can last between 3 to 12 months and depending on what industry you are in, you either get paid or not. What do you think? Should a student be paid during an internship?
6/14/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 13 June 2023

Cameroonians mourn the death of opposition Leader John Fru Ndi +++ As we celebrate International Albinism Awareness Day we hear from the plight of those with Albinism in Tanzania +++ Critics urge Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa not to sign Patriotic Bill +++ Expats in Kenya call for more protection
6/13/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air — 12 June 2023

Nigeria's president urges patience after fuel subsidy upheaval+++Deaths mount after Sudan cease-fire expires, journalist tells DW+++Explainer: What constitutes child labor?+++How many hours do you regularly spend on your phone?
6/12/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 09 June 2023

Senegal shut down Social Media during the latest political protests. By doing so, it joins other African countries and some outside the continent, who block access to the internet in the name of protecting national security. Senegal has long been hailed as a beacon of democracy in a region surrounded by political turmoil and jihadist insurgencies. Is Senegal now on the brink of democratic erosion?
6/9/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 08 June 2023

Senegal's economy risks collapse after deadly protest+++Freeman Mbowe, Tanzania's opposition leader speaks to DW
6/8/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 07 June 2023

Kenya's controversial bill on taxation+++African economist+++Rwanda react to genocide suspect case in The Hague+++ Malawi revokes citizenship of Burundians and Rwandans+++Showbiz
6/7/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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AfricaLink on Air - 06 June 2023

Nigeria's unions suspend fuel subsidy strike+++Rwandan teens petition government on access to contraceptives+++UN Russian Language Day
6/6/202329 minutes, 47 seconds
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The 77 Percent— Behind the filters: challenges influencers face

Do you trust the glamorous show of success some influencers always display on social media? One of the biggest challenges for influencers is striking a balance between maintaining authenticity and meeting the expectations of their audience and brand collaborations.
6/6/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 05 June 2023

Cholera deathtoll rises in Cameroon+++Kenya grapples with cholera outbreak at Daadab refugee camp+++South Africans blame government for cholera outbreak
6/5/202330 minutes
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The 77 Percent —Phone Addiction

How many hours do you regularly spend on your phone? Do you consider yourself a phone addict? We spoke with young people in Malawi and The Gambia. #77Percent #DWAfrica
6/2/202320 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 02 June 2023

+++News+++Story of the Week: What Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act means for Ugandans, an Africans beyond+++Street Debate in Nairobi
6/2/202330 minutes
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AfricaLink on Air - 01 June 2023

BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in Capetwon South Africa ahead of the BRICS summit in August +++Fuel subsidy in Nigeria+++ Separatists roadblocks frustrates harvest season+++Showbiz