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Tanzania election 2025: Who will voters pick?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Tanzania heads to the polls on October 29, President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces voters for the first time, while the opposition hopes to chip away a...
Kenya after Raila Odinga, 'the people's president'
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, he was the face of the opposition in Kenya — a political giant who shaped the democracy through protest, persistence, and power-sharing...
Cameroon: Can one of Africa's oldest governments endure?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Paul Biya extend his 40-year presidency in Cameroon, or will a new leader emerge? The country is tense as voters prepare to hear the result of a ...
Is Omoyele Sowore fighting for Nigerians or his political ambitions?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria’s human rights activist Omoyele Sowore remains a relentless thorn in the side of the authorities. He’s faced multiple arrests and harsh cr...
Is South Africa becoming a mafia state?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some experts say South Africa meets several global indicators of a mafia state. Organized crime has infiltrated government institutions, corruption is...
Uganda: Bobi Wine's strategy to win the presidency
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobi Wine's 2021 presidential run shook Uganda's political landscape. Though long-time leader Yoweri Museveni retained power, Wine's campaign sparked ...
Why Rwanda said no to Congo's peace overture
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for peace with neighboring Rwanda as tensions rise in eastern DRC. Kigali rejected ...
Kenya: What legacy does Raila Odinga leave behind?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raila Odinga has died suddenly in India. Cai Nebe and Andrew Wasike look at his legacy — from shaping democracy to inspiring generations of Kenyans.
Can HIV jabs cut infections in Zimbabwe?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zimbabwe is set to roll out lenacapavir, an HIV drug that clinical trials show is 99% effective in preventing infections. But while experts are hopefu...
Cameroon election: Will Biya win an eighth term?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polls have closed in Cameroon as Paul Biya seeks an eighth term. With a divided opposition and rising youth disillusionment, DW explores what's next.
Trade reset: How Africa can win after AGOA
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the expiry of the US trade pact known as the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which Africa enjoyed for 25 years, African economies are r...
Is Zambia safe for people living with albinism?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human rights activists are urgently calling for legal safeguards against ritual-related violence and protection for people living with albinism in Zam...
Is Nigeria's economy as strong as Tinubu says?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Nigeria marked 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, President Bola Tinubu declared that "the worst is over." His statement follows ...
Nigeria mulls over bill for more women in parliament
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria is debating a bill aimed at increasing women's participation in politics. Among the suggestions is the introduction of reserved parliamentary ...
Is Ghana fully benefiting from its mining sector?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ghana has overtaken South Africa as the continent's chief gold producer. But many Ghanaians say they see no benefits. Instead, they're left with poiso...
Cameroonians brace for crucial elections
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Cameroonians prepare to head to the polls on October 12, many questions arise: How united is the opposition? Why is President Biya absent from the ...
Prostate cancer: Why Kenyan men fear testing
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men in Kenya, claiming an estimated five lives each day. Despite the alarming toll, conver...
Is Nigeria doing enough to combat cybercrime?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 330 Nigerian websites were seized in one sweep by Microsoft and US authorities in recent days, run by a shadowy network of cybercriminals li...
Is Nigeria's resettlement plan at risk?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over 2.6 million people live in displacement across northern Nigeria, with schools shuttered, healthcare unavailable, food insecure and dreams deferre...
Why South Africa is investigating its criminal justice system
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa has launched the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption. Triggered by explosive claims fr...
UN General Assembly: Will Africa's role grow?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Africa is pushing for a stronger voice at the UN General Assembly. Can the continent secure real influence on the global stage? Security analyst Fidel...
After 2023, Can Nigeria's Labour deliver in 2027?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria's 2023 election outcome left many disappointed, but will 2027 be any different? In this episode of The Baobab, Senator Nenadi Usman joins us t...
Malawi election: Mutharika leads as suspense grows
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Mutharika leads Malawi's election with 51% in early results. As delays spark concern and arrests are reported, citizens await the final outcome ...
Museveni's rule: Visionary leadership or monarchy in the making?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Uganda's 2026 elections approaching, President Museveni is confident of securing another term. He promises stability and a strong vision for the ...
Could South Sudan return to civil strife after Machar's indictment?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Sudan's largest opposition movement asked supporters to defend their country, days after vice president Riek Machar was arrested. Machar faces c...
Just how much is activism in Africa under threat?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Across Africa, governments are tightening free speech, as activists face harassment, arrests, and digital surveillance. At the Third Annual Activist S...
Cameroon decides 2025 - or does it?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cameroon is heading into a pivotal election on October 12, though separatists in anglophone regions have called for a month-long lockdown to sabotage ...
Africans are aging rapidly, but there are few resources to support older people
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Africa is the world’s youngest continent — but it’s ageing faster than ever. By 2050, nearly 200 million Africans will be over 60. What will thi...
What impact did the 9/11 attacks have in Africa?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
24 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US, Africa still feels the impact. In this AfricaLink podcast, DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Fidele Am...
Tinubu revenue boast: Is Nigeria done with borrowing?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu says the country has hit its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule and won't need to borrow to fund its budget. Is thi...
Is South Africa's auto industry hitting the brakes?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of Ford workers in South Africa are about to lose their jobs. The company says it's about "optimising production," but behind that are bigger...
Why rights groups condemn Burkina Faso's ban on LGBTQ+
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burkina Faso has joined a growing list of African nations criminalizing same-sex relations. The new law has sparked outrage from human rights groups. ...
Are visas the new battleground between Africa and Europe?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Junta-led Niger cites its own citizens' struggles in obtaining Schengen visas. It's the latest move in a dramatic shift away from the West — and tow...
Nigeria: Fighting terror and separatism
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nigerian army claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northern and southern states,...
Why boat accidents have become rampant in Nigeria
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Kebbi and Niger in the north to Lagos in the south, overloaded and poorly regulated boats capsize, leaving hundreds dead each year. So, why do th...
What's behind Gambia's crackdown on protests?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peaceful protests are being met with intimidation, and colonial-era laws. From rising internet costs to demands for transparency, citizens — especia...
Are Uganda's public sector jobs for sale?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 130,000 Ugandan civil servants — about 35% of the public workforce — bribed their way into government jobs, according to Uganda’s Insp...
How the Malian junta has remained in power
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mali's military rulers promised dignity and stability five years ago, but democracy has been sidelined, the economy is stagnant, and violence continue...
Is Africa's oil helping anyone but the powerful?
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Africa is abundant in resources — but who is truly benefiting from them? In this episode of Under the Baobab, NJ Ayuk doesn't hold back. From oil po...
Are Ghana and Nigeria headed for more power crises?
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ghana's rising energy debt has sparked fears of a return to dumsor — the blackouts that once crippled homes and businesses. With debt projected to s...
Nigeria's pay hike for officials draws backlash
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria's leaders may get a pay rise, but critics say it's out of touch and dangerous amid poverty and inflation. Is this politics as usual or a tippi...
Japan pivots from aid to trade across Africa
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a rapidly changing international trade system, can African nations grab the initiative by striking beneficial trade deals with rich nations like Ja...
Nigeria: DNA tests reveal deep family secrets
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report shows 1 in 4 Nigerian dads tested may not be the biological father of their child. DW's George Okachi unpacks the findings with Smart DNA...
Why northern Ghana remains on the edge
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ghana’s northern frontier, ancient rivalries and modern threats collide. What’s fueling the violence? Could Ghana become the next frontline in ...
South Africa's National Dialogue: Hope or hype?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa's long-awaited National Dialogue sought to unite the country but was criticized over rushed timing and missing key voices. As poverty, in...
Why is Nigeria banning the establishment of new universities?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Bola Tinubu has imposed a 7-year ban on establishing new universities in Nigeria. With nearly 300 universities already in operation, should ...
The real cost of game hunting in South Africa
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A hunter's death has once again sparked a fierce debate on South Africa's controversial game hunting industry. On today's episode of the AfricaLink po...
Is accountability in Ghana reserved for the opposition?
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ghana's president John Mahama says his government is fighting corruption, but critics say it's a witch hunt targeting rivals. Is this real reform — ...
Africa's aviation safety under scrutiny after crashes
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent air crashes have claimed African leaders and medics. Are these isolated tragedies — or signs of deeper flaws in the continent's aviation syst...
Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ECOWAS plans to launch a regional currency by 2027, despite past delays and ongoing hurdles. The pledge was made at the Sahel government forum in Gamb...
Trump's deportation deals with authoritarian leaders in Africa
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eddy Micah Jr. is being joined today by Ezenwa Nwagwu from the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Center and DW's own Patrick Oyet in Juba to discuss th...
Why Malawi's candidates pick women running mates
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Several presidential candidates in Malawi have chosen female running mates for the first time. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. explores what this means for gender...
Closed for business: Should Kenya respond to Tanzania's ban?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a move to protect local entrepreneurs, Tanzania has banned foreign nationals from operating in 15 key business sectors—including mobile money, re...
Reform or rhetoric? Tracking Barrow's record in The Gambia
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once seen as a reformer, President Adama Barrow now faces public backlash over corruption, unfulfilled promises, and the controversial sale of former ...
Understanding the 'Nigerians Must Go' protests in Ghana
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigerians have responded to the recent 'Nigerians Must Go' protests in Ghana with a mix of diplomatic restraint and calls for unity as tensions betwee...
After the strike: Are Nigeria's nurses better off?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A nationwide strike by nurses that brought Nigeria's healthcare system to its knees has ended. But what did it take to get here? In this episode, we d...
What's the future of herbal medicine in Africa?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Africa's healthcare thrive by reconciling traditional and modern medicine? On today’s episode of AfricaLink Podcast, DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domen...
Tanzania: Who is responsible for CHADEMA's woes?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future of Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, is in crisis after being barred from the October 2025 election — and from all by-elections ...
Why has the AU's free movement agenda stalled?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Citizens continue to face visa restrictions and border bureaucracy from fellow African nations. Despite the African Union’s push for free movement a...
Peace at a price: Why northern Nigerian communities are negotiating with jihadists
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In northern Nigeria, communities are taking peace into their own hands — dealing directly with jihadist groups after years of failed state efforts. ...
How did four Africans become as rich as half the continent combined?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
25 years ago, Africa had zero billionaires. Today, it has 23, and the four richest have as much wealth as 750 million Africans combined. But how is th...
Nigeria's Super Falcons snatch victory from Morocco
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for a dominating 10th time. But their victory was built on grit, belief and resilience against increas...
'Tinubu is fitter than most world leaders' — Presidential Spokesperson Dr. Daniel Bwala
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Bwala, once the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during Nigeria’s 2023 presidential race, now serves as a key spokesperson for President B...
Should hijabs be allowed in Malawi's security forces?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Muslim advocacy group in Malawi has petitioned the government to allow female employees in security agencies to wear the hijab at work. They argue t...
Ghana’s cocoa crisis: From boom to bust
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ghana's cocoa production has plummeted from 1.4 million metric tons to just 4,000. What caused the drastic decline in the country that has been a lead...
Why are Africans going abroad for medical treatment?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The recent death of Nigeria's former president at a hospital in the UK has called into question why so many African elites and citizens engage in medi...
Cameroon elections: Can anyone unseat President Paul Biya?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world's oldest head of state, Paul Biya of Cameroon, intends to seek reelection in October. But, in the buildup to the vote, some of his allies ar...
Why is Cameroon's Kah Walla absent from the elections?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She once ran for president, defied the political establishment, and became a rare female voice on Cameroon’s national stage. But today, Kah Walla is...
Can Ghana afford its bold new 24-hour economy?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ghanaian President John Mahama has launched the bold 24-hour economy plan, promising 1.7 million jobs by 2029. With a $4 billion price tag and up to $...
Can Africa tame Trump's appetite for its mineral wealth?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a bold diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has welcomed five West African leaders to the White House, spotlighting the region's vast mineral...
Is Zimbabwe's government seeking to punish its critics?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom of expression is under threat in Zimbabwe as the ruling party pushes to criminalize criticism of the government, labeling it unpatriotic. Oppo...
Muhammadu Buhari leaves a complex legacy
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigerians are divided on the legacy of their late former president. He was hailed for his anti-corruption drive and security focus and criticized for ...
Can African countries resist democracy capture and embrace good governance?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experts are warning that democracy across Africa is under serious threat. The new Democracy Capture (DEMCAP) Index shows that powerful interests are i...
Ghana: Rural women fight for food security and against discrimination
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ghana, women in agriculture face tough challenges, including entrenched gender norms, limited access to credit, and unequal access to land. Some of...
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09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nigerian government says will simplify the system and boost compliance. But how will this affect businesses and citizens already stretched by risi...
Deadly protests on anniversary of Kenya's Saba Saba uprising
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new wave of anti-government protests in Kenya led to scores of fatalities and hundreds of arrested this week. And, the Kenyan National Commission on...
Is Uganda's opposition ready to take on President Museveni in 2026?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uganda's opposition parties are drafting a cooperation agreement ahead of a general election. They aim to unseat Yoweri Museveni, the country's presid...
Why are elderly Kenyan women being abandoned?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rights defenders in Kenya want more community protections for elderly women, especially in rural areas. It follows reports of old women being accused ...
Malawi’s largest refugee camp could close due to lack of funds
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malawi’s biggest refugee camp, Dzaleka Refugee Camp, currently home to around 56,500 people, faces a bleak future as UNHCR withdraws funding and sta...
Rwanda-DRC peace deal 'ignored atrocities' committed against civilians
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human rights groups say a US-backed peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo fails to hold any parties accountable for fighting ...
How Malawi's justice system is failing GBV survivors
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Malawi-based human rights body says survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) are punished instead of being protected, with little recourse to state ...
Kenya's Gen Z anniversary protests turn violent
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police fired tear gas into the streets and sealed off government buildings with barbed wire. At least 16 people were killed, according Amnesty Interna...
Nigeria: Can President Tinubu transform Benue state after deadly attacks?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After deadly attacks in central Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu promised support to the region and turn tragedy into prosperity. The government plans t...
ECOWAS pledges to end human trafficking and boost security
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During last weekend’s summit in Abuja, Nigeria, West Africa’s political and economic bloc, ECOWAS, acknowledged growing unrest and political insta...