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DW AfricaLink

DW AfricaLink is packed with news, politics, culture and more — every weekday. From combating health issues and freedom of expression to finances, tolerance and environmental protection, we have it covered.

Episodes

Why Nigeria gave asylum to Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader

December 5, 2025 • 25 mins
Nigeria's asylum for Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader has sparked debate. What does it mean for West Africa's fragile democracies?
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Uganda's marriage exodus: Why women are walking away

December 4, 2025 • 26 mins
Why do marriages fall apart, who pays the price, and what actually helps couples in Uganda stay together?
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How Kenya fights HIV with tech and activism

December 2, 2025 • 24 mins
From digital tools to village activists, Kenya is rewriting the HIV story — combining technology and community action to fight stigma and save lives.
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Ghana confronts sexual harassment crisis

December 1, 2025 • 26 mins
Ghana faces a sexual harassment crisis in schools, with alarming rates among female students. During 16 Days of Activism, what steps can curb abuse and safeguard women and girls?
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Why is the US weighing sanctions on Nigeria?

November 27, 2025 • 25 mins
As violence against Christians escalates in Nigeria, Washington is considering tough sanctions against Nigeria and even Pentagon involvement. What's driving this bold move, and what could it mean for US-Africa relations? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Dr.Sam Eke, a political analyst and former presidential candidate, and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja.
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Migration Reset: EU–AU Summit presents new mobility agenda

November 26, 2025 • 25 mins
Europe and Africa marked 25 years of partnership at the 7th AU-EU summit in Angola. Leaders discussed legal migration pathways and skills mobility deals aimed at addressing labor shortages in Europe and youth unemployment in Africa. But will these agreements have an impact everyday lives? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with migration expert Edmilson Angelo and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena
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Why is violence against women rising in Kenya?

November 25, 2025 • 25 mins
A UN report shows that Kenya loses one woman a day to femicide or gender-based violence, with 2024 marking the deadliest year yet. At least 170 women were killed, a 79% rise from the previous year. Survivors and families say the violence is being normalized—so what will it take to stop it?
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What's behind the rising suicide cases among Nairobi’s youth?

November 24, 2025 • 25 mins
Suicide among Kenya's youth has reached alarming levels, with funeral homes reporting dozens of cases every weekend. Economic hardship, unemployment, family conflict and inadequate mental health support are all fueling this silent emergency. In this AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with psychologist Benta Wambui and DW correspondent Felix Maringa.
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G20 in South Africa: Can grassroots change global policy?

November 20, 2025 • 25 mins
As the G20 Summit kicks off in Johannesburg, civil society groups and NGOs are pushing for a people-first agenda — on issues like climate justice, debt relief, and social equity. But can grassroots voices truly impact the world's most powerful economies? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Sekoetlane Phamodi, Director, New Economy Hub at the African Climate Foundation and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker
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Why is Zimbabwe facing a shortage of 14,000 health workers?

November 19, 2025 • 26 mins
Zimbabwe's health system is on life support. Hospitals are understaffed, patients are waiting, and thousands of professionals have left for better opportunities abroad. Why is the country facing a shortage of 14,000 health workers?
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Ghana revamps army recruitment after deadly stampede

November 18, 2025 • 25 mins
A deadly stampede during a recent Ghanaian army recruitment event killed six. How is the military fixing safety and restoring trust?
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Nigeria faces diabetes 'emergency' on World Diabetes Day

November 17, 2025 • 26 mins
Can Nigeria curb its diabetes crisis with tech, awareness, and policy reforms on World Diabetes Day?
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How Africans are being recruited for Russia's war in Ukraine

November 13, 2025 • 25 mins
Many Kenyan and South African men promised jobs end up fighting for Russia in Ukraine. How are Africans being drawn into the war?
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Uganda's election race heats up as campaigns begin

November 12, 2025 • 25 mins
Uganda's parliamentary campaigns kick off ahead of January's high-stakes election. The opposition pushes for change as the ruling NRM fights to keep power in a race that will test the country's democracy.
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Malawi women demand legal power in politics

November 10, 2025 • 25 mins
Malawi's women want real power. Activists are pushing for legal quotas to boost female representation in politics, and say bold reforms are the only way to fix the imbalance.
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Tanzania's democracy: Who will lead reform?

November 7, 2025 • 25 mins
Tanzania's recent elections have drawn sharp criticism from the African Union and European Union. What must Tanzania do to restore democratic credibility — and who should lead the charge for reform?
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UN protection for Ghana's iconic Kente cloth

November 6, 2025 • 25 mins
The UN has moved to shield Ghana’s most iconic textile from imitations. What does Kente cloth's Geographical Indication status mean for those who weave and trade in it? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to the CEO of WovenAfrica, Benjamin Epton Owusu, and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Accra.
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Christian and Muslim Nigerians push back on Trump

November 5, 2025 • 25 mins
Nigerians are rejecting US President Donald Trump's allegation of Christian persecution and threats of US military action against the West African nation. Many say his narrative oversimplifies a complex reality in a country where violence affects Christians and Muslims. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Philibus Audu Nwamagyi, a defence and security specialist, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja
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Why do Nigeria's university lecturers strike?

November 4, 2025 • 25 mins
Lecturers are teaching at universities in Nigeria again — but for how long? They've been on strike over unpaid salaries and long-promised funding. Will the government take their November 22 deadline seriously? Eddy Micah Jr, talks to Prof. Chris Piwuna, the president of Nigeria's Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu.
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Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as Tanzania's president

November 3, 2025 • 30 mins
As Tanzania concludes its 2025 general election, attention is sharply focused on Samia Suluhu Hassan and the deterioration of political freedoms in the country and region. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Isabel Brenda, Senior Governance & Elections Specialist at Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa, and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi.
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