https://www.dw.com?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages en 2026 DW Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:58:06 GMT Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:58:06 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 78531745 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/liberia-s-role-in-trump-s-deportation-strategy/audio-78531745?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Some US deportees reportedly refused to disembark in Liberia. Why is the African country taking up to 1,200 people under one of the Trump administration's largest third-country deportation deals? World 78512900 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-tiny-african-ants-being-smuggled-abroad/audio-78512900?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants and rhinos. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of the illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester Ant. A single queen can fetch €200. But these ants still play a vital role in their ecosystems. Lucy Riley speaks with ant expert Dino Martins and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the growing trade in African ants. AfricaLink 78500108 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cameroon-who-held-power-in-biya-s-absence/audio-78500108?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after 73 days abroad. But his prolonged absence and a major military reshuffle have raised questions about growing power struggles within the country. Political analyst Quinivet Jokem and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka in Yaounde join us to discuss what all this means for Cameroon. AfricaLink 78488563 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cameroon-s-youth-caught-in-russia-s-war-recruitment-drive/audio-78488563?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Thousands of Africans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with Cameroon identified among the major sources of recruits. In April, Cameroon confirmed that 16 of its nationals had been killed while serving in the Russian military. But for young people facing limited job opportunities, promises of better pay can make recruitment offers difficult to resist. AfricaLink 78445694 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-sadc-leaders-boost-growth-and-regional-security/audio-78445694?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss SADC leaders met in Durban, South Africa to tackle growth, food security and regional stability. Can the summit turn ambitious plans into real results for millions across Southern Africa? World 78431243 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hichilema-s-second-term-what-s-next-for-zambia/audio-78431243?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as Zambia's president after an election marked by tensions and arrests. Can he tackle economic challenges and restore public confidence? World 78414850 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/wafcon-2026-what-s-behind-all-the-excitement/audio-78414850?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss WAFCON 2026 delivered upsets, penalty drama, and one of the most extraordinary tournaments in recent African women's football history. What does this tournament tell us about the state of the game, and who has emerged as the biggest winner? Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks to football analyst Biola Solace-Chukwu and DW's correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha. AfricaLink 78400122 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-in-dr-congo-the-hidden-economic-cost/audio-78400122?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Three months into the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the toll goes beyond deaths. Markets are closing, farms are abandoned and families are losing income. What is Ebola's true economic cost? World 78356196 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-africa-and-the-caribbean-share-a-common-market/audio-78356196?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Ghana's President John Mahama wants to foster closer Caribbean ties to AfCFTA when Ghana chairs the African Union next year. Could a transatlantic free-trade market work despite political and logistical hurdles? World 78337743 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/where-in-the-world-is-paul-biya/audio-78337743?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Cameroon President Paul Biya has not been seen in public since leaving for Europe on June 7. The 93-year-old leader, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, remains abroad as government business continues and senior military positions are reshuffled. Host Lucy Riley speaks with global affairs analyst Levi Mboushou and DW correspondent Dorcas Ekupe about what Biya's absence means. AfricaLink 78323769 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/wafcon-final-four-who-will-be-crowned-queens/audio-78323769?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss The Women's Africa Cup of Nations is down to its final four. Who has impressed most, which teams can win the title, and what does WAFCON reveal about the future of women's football in Africa? World 78308095 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rwanda-s-youth-alcohol-addiction-crisis/audio-78308095?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss More than 95% of young people in Rwanda's rehab centers are being treated for alcohol addiction. What's driving the surge, and what can be done to stop it? World 78269645 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-s-government-opponents-on-trial/audio-78269645?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss A growing number of high-profile cases against opposition politicians and government critics are testing Uganda's justice system and raising questions about democracy, dissent and the rule of law. Is justice or intimidation at play? AfricaLink 78252989 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 15:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-s-civic-space-under-scrutiny-ahead-of-election/audio-78252989?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss As Zambians prepare to vote in a general election on August 13, a new report by Transparency International has raised concerns about freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and political participation. AfricaLink 78234019 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/economic-frustration-and-political-dissent-in-zimbabwe/audio-78234019?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss A nationwide shutdown campaign put Zimbabwe's political tensions in the spotlight on July 31. Why are questions about economic hardships and calls for accountability and constitutional reforms still swirling? AfricaLink 78217307 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 12:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-dangerous-are-kenya-s-political-gangs/audio-78217307?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss There's growing concern in Kenya over the rise of gangs allegedly hired to disrupt political and civic events. Who are they and how can their influence be curbed? AfricaLink 78179252 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/wafcon-2026-who-will-lift-africa-s-women-s-football-trophy/audio-78179252?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is back, bigger than ever. As 16 teams battle for continental glory in Morocco, can defending champions Nigeria extend their dominance, or is Africa witnessing a new era led by new challengers like Morocco, South Africa and Zambia? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Biola Solace Chukwu, a sports analyst from Nigeria and DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka. World 78159663 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-africa-relations-equal-partners-or-interest-driven/audio-78159663?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul just wrapped up a high-stakes Africa tour with stops in Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa. So, is Berlin finally treating Africa as a true strategic partner, or looking after its own interests? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Fidel Amakye Owusu, a geopolitical analyst based in Ghana and DW's Silja Fröhlich, who accompanied the foreign minister on his visit. World 78147089 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-nigeria-s-boko-haram-trials-delivering-justice/audio-78147089?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss The Boko Haram insurgency has devastated communities across northeastern Nigeria. Ongoing terrorism trials are an important step toward justice for victims, but Human Rights Watch says many proceedings lack due process. In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. discusses with Human Rights Watch researcher Anietie Ewang and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja. World 78129816 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/life-after-fleeing-xenophobia-in-south-africa/audio-78129816?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss After fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa, many African migrants are trying to rebuild their lives back home. For some, the move meant leaving behind years of hard work. How are they coping with reintegration? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with two returnees, Winniefred Kabiri and Mathias Baguma, the leader of the Ugandan returnees from South Africa and DW correspondent in Uganda, Frank Yiga. World 78086967 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/visit-rwanda-will-aston-villa-s-deal-boost-tourism/audio-78086967?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Rwanda has doubled down on its "Visit Rwanda" bold sports-marketing strategy, signing a landmark front-of-shirt deal with English premiership side Aston Villa worth up to £20 million annually. But can these partnerships reshape Rwanda's international image leveraging football's global stage? Eddy Micah Jnr speaks to Dr Alphonse Habimana, tourism expert and analyst and DW's Alex Ngarambe. World 78075644 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/community-service-over-prison-ghana-s-bold-justice-reform/audio-78075644?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Ghana's Parliament has passed the Community Service Bill 2026, introducing an alternative to custodial sentences for eligible offenders. The reform aims to ease prison overcrowding, reduce the cost of incarceration and promote rehabilitation. But will the new system deliver results? Eddy Micah Jr. discusses the implications with law lecturer Christian Malm Hesse and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta. World 78054972 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-why-democratic-principles-are-being-eroded/audio-78054972?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Uganda's democracy is in decline under increasing pressure. But what's driving this trend? DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with policy analyst Godber Tumushabe and DW correspondent Frank Yiga about what this could mean for Uganda's future World 78038766 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-was-behind-nigeria-s-fake-presidential-agency/audio-78038766?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss A purported government agency. An alleged fake appointment. A scandal now at the center of a growing corruption investigation. President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the fake government agency PFIPC to find out who enabled it to operate. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena is joined by former banker and management consultant Dale Emmanuel Bagaiya and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja. World 77990035 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mandela-day-has-south-africa-failed-his-vision/audio-77990035?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss On Mandela Day, South Africa's record is under scrutiny. Xenophobic attacks, migrant repatriations, high unemployment and deep inequality raise a difficult question: what would Mandela say today? World