https://www.dw.com/en/africalink/program-17270580?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss 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. en 2026 DW Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:51:33 GMT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:51:33 GMT https://static.dw.com/image/74973914_7.png https://www.dw.com/en/africalink/program-17270580?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss no false DW DW podcasts@dw.com 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. 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. ng ke tz ug gh cm zm za 10 79310609 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-pushes-to-decriminalize-attempted-suicide/audio-79310609?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system? AfricaLink DW self-harm, suicide, law and justice, depression false full 26:20 79293471 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-malawi-taking-a-gamble-with-its-fragile-health-system/audio-79293471?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Malawi's plan to send 500 nurses to Israel has sparked debate. Supporters say it's a chance for unemployed nurses to earn and upskill, but critics warn it could cripple the country's health system. AfricaLink DW nursing, health care, labor migration, migrant workers false full 25:02 79279811 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lesotho-are-free-speech-and-free-media-really-under-attack/audio-79279811?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Are journliasts in Lesotho safe? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to Lerato Matheka, Managing Editor at Newsday, about wthe alleged attack on journalist Kananelo Boloetse and what this means for press freedom in Lesotho. AfricaLink DW Lesotho, press freedom, free press, freedom of expression, media freedom, News, Newsday, Lerato Matheka, Kananelo Boloetse false full 24:40 79261175 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-s-foreign-trader-crackdown-what-is-driving-the-policy/audio-79261175?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss How can Kenya protect local businesses while keeping the region open for trade and movement? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena discusses these developments with economist Sheila Olang and DW reporter Lucy Riley in Nairobi. AfricaLink DW Kenya, William Ruto, Xenophobia, Kenya , Burundi, business false full 25:03 79218147 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-children-in-cameroon-s-conflict-zones-return-to-school/audio-79218147?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss The long-running Anglophone crisis in Cameroon is still keeping many children out of school. What does it mean for their future? AfricaLink DW Cameroon, education, school, children, Africa, Cameroon Anglophone crisis, Anglophone crisis false full 23:55 79204859 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-a-new-map-change-how-the-world-sees-africa/audio-79204859?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss A new UN resolution calls for the use of maps that don't diminish Africa's size. What will that mean for perceptions of the continent? AfricaLink DW Africa, map, maps, Mercator, Mercator projection, UN, United Nations, Moky Makura, Africa No Filter, Isaac Kaledzi false full 25:40 79190282 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-kidnappings-in-nigeria-bankroll-global-terrorism/audio-79190282?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism. AfricaLink DW Nigeria, kidnapping, abduction, terrorism, Boko Haram false full 25:09 79148525 Mon, 7 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-did-ghana-ban-raw-gold-exports/audio-79148525?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Africa's largest gold producer, wants to refine locally. What could this mean for its economy? AfricaLink DW Ghana, Accra, gold, economy, West Africa false full 25:00 78892557 Thu, 3 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-zambia-s-hichilema-unite-a-divided-nation/audio-78892557?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term after a disputed election. With economic hardship and a weakened opposition, can he bridge deep divisions and unite Zambia? World DW Africa, Zambia false full 25:12 78771882 Wed, 2 Sep 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-football-federation-faces-leadership-crisis/audio-78771882?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle? World DW Africa, Soccer, Corruption false full 26:00 78620681 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-africa-s-bold-ideas-become-real-change/audio-78620681?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Leaders and young people met at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to rethink Africa's leadership and institutions. But can ambitious ideas move beyond debate and deliver real change? World DW Africa false full 25:20 78576543 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-s-floods-can-demolishing-buildings-stop-the-destruction/audio-78576543?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Flooding is a recurring issue across Nigeria, with communities in 33 states at high risk. Poor waste disposal, blocked drains, rapid urbanization and construction on waterways are among the factors making the problem worse. After the recent flooding in Abuja, authorities have turned to demolitions — but can tearing down buildings really prevent future floods? AfricaLink DW Nigeria, Abuja, floods, flooding, natural disaster, demolition false full 26:00 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa, Liberia, United States of America, Migration false full 24:57 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Ant, Ants, ant colony, Giant African Harvester Ant, Kenya, East Africa, nature, wildlife, Dino Martins, Andrew Wasike false full 25:17 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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. AfricaLink DW Cameroon, Paul Biya, Quinivet Jokem, Moki Edwin Kindzeka, Yaounde false full 25:59 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-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Cameroon says 16 of its citizens died serving in Russia's military. Why are young Africans signing up to fight in the Ukraine war, and what role do poverty and recruitment networks play? AfricaLink DW Cameroon, Russia, War in Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine war, African youth false full 25:59 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa, Southern African Development Community false full 24:59 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa, Zambia false full 26:00 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW WAFCON, WAFCON 2026, Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Biola Solace-Chukwu, Chimwemwe Padatha false full 25:55 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ebola false full 26:00 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Union (AU) false full 24:55 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Cameroon, Paul Biya, Boko Haram, Africa, Levi Mboushou, Dorcas Ekupe false full 25:30 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa false full 25:46 78308095 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rwanda-s-youth-alcohol-addiction-crisis/audio-78308095?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa, Rwanda, Addiction, Digital Natives false full 25:55 78269645 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-s-government-opponents-on-trial/audio-78269645?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Kizza Besigye, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Yoweri Museveni false full 26:03 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Zambia elections, President Hakainde Hichilema, press freedom, free speech false full 26:00 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe economy, July 31 false full 25:34 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Kenya elections, political violence, goons false full 25:00 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW FIFA, WAFCON, Nigeria, Morocco, sports false full 25:12 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Germany, Africa, trade, investment false full 25:30 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Nigeria, Boko Haram, Law and Justice false full 25:21 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW South Africa, migration, xenophobia, Africa false full 25:26 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Rwanda, Aston Villa, Tourism false full 22:29 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Ghana, prison, justice, community service, criminal justice, crime, Christian Malm Hesse, Eric Mawuena Egbeta false full 26:00 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, democracy, Godber Tumushabe, Frank Yiga false full 26:22 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Nigeria, Corruption, Bola Tinubu false full 23:50 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-podcast_africalink-8027-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 DW Africa, South Africa false full 24:48 77956956 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/malawi-returnees-rebuilding-life-after-south-africa/audio-77956956?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Thousands of Malawians have returned from South Africa after fleeing insecurity and anti-migrant sentiment. Many came back with nothing. How are they rebuilding their lives and getting back on their feet? World DW Africa, Malawi false full 26:00 77938138 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-global-rules-curb-fashion-waste-in-africa/audio-77938138?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss The world is producing more clothes than ever before, and much of the unwanted surplus ends up in Africa. As Ghana and Kenya grapple with the fallout, can global rules hold the fashion industry accountable? World DW Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Fast Fashion false full 26:00 77887789 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-are-leaving-the-icc/audio-77887789?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Why are Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quitting the International Criminal Court? Is it a rejection of foreign influence or a blow to justice and accountability in Africa? World DW Africa, International Criminal Court (ICC), Sahel region, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, AfricaLink false full 24:08 77866027 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/zimbabwe-mnangagwa-tightens-his-grip-on-power/audio-77866027?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Zimbabwe's parliament has approved constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years, and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Privilege Musvanhiri and Chiedza Mlingwa, deputy spokesperson for the Constitution Defenders Forum, about the implications of the changes, and what they mean for the future. World DW Zimbabwe, democracy, elections, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Robert Mugabe, Privilege Musvanhiri, Chiedza Mlingwa, Constitution Defenders Forum false full 25:17 77853191 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-ghana-s-new-anti-corruption-action-plan-deliver/audio-77853191?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Ghana has unveiled a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan for 2026 to 2030, promising stronger accountability and reforms. Can this strategy succeed where previous ones failed? What's different this time? Join Eddy Micah Jr. as he speaks about Ghana's latest anti-corruption drive with Mary Awelana Addah of Transparency International Ghana and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta. World DW Ghana, corruption, Transparency International, government false full 26:00 77805990 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/after-june-30-what-next-for-migrants-in-south-africa/audio-77805990?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Anti-migrant protests rocked South Africa this week after some citizen-led movements demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by 30 June. As tensions persist, DW's AfricaLink host, Eddy Micah Jr., speaks with Mametlwe Sebei, President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo about what lies ahead. World DW South Africa, Africalink Podcast, xenophobia, migration false full 25:32 77790595 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-president-mahama-fix-ghana-s-perennial-accra-floods/audio-77790595?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Ghana's capital, Accra, has once again been battered by devastating floods that left at least a dozen people dead. What is behind the recurring floods and can President John Mahama find a lasting solution? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ing. Abudulai Mahama, Roads and Building Consultant, and DW correspondent Adwoa Domena Tenkorama in Accra. World DW Africalink Podcast, Ghana, floods false full 25:30 77773852 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-it-s-time-for-africa/audio-77773852?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Africa is enjoying one of its strongest-ever FIFA World Cup campaigns, with a record nine teams reaching the knockout stage. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ghanaian sports journalist Betty Yawson and DW's Samson Omale about Africa's performances so far, the teams most likely to go further, and whether an African nation can finally lift football's biggest prize. World DW World Cup, Africa, football, games, sports false full 25:08 77757307 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/public-service-in-uganda-should-dual-nationality-matter/audio-77757307?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Uganda's latest cabinet appointments have sparked controversy after several nominees were questioned over their dual citizenship. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with Magezi Kirilinju, Communications Officer of the Government Citizens Interaction Center and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala about what dual citizenship means for governance, identity, citizenship and political power. AfricaLink DW Africalink Podcast, Uganda false full 25:00 77708659 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/keir-starmer-s-exit-what-next-for-uk-africa-relations/audio-77708659?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves office, we examine whether his government delivered on its Africa ambitions or let another strategic opportunity slip away. Lucy Riley speaks to Alex Vines, Africa program director at the European Council on Foreign Relations and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker in Johannesburg. World DW Keir Starmer, UK Labour, Africa, international relations false full 25:44 77696450 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-zambian-civil-servants-piling-up-debt/audio-77696450?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Zambia's central bank has raised concerns over growing debt among civil servants, warning that excessive borrowing and loan defaults could pose risks to the country's financial sector. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka about the growing debt burden on civil servants, what's driving it, and whether it could become a major election issue. World DW Zambia, Africalink Podcast, Africalink false full 25:00 77677339 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-s-gen-z-protest-anniversary-the-search-for-justice/audio-77677339?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Two years after Kenya's Gen Z-led protests forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, many families are still waiting for justice. Dozens were killed and hundreds injured. In this AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with activist Beatrice Waithera of the Red Vests Movement and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the fight for accountability—and whether justice is any closer. World DW Kenya, Gen Z and student protests, human rights, politics, Africalink, Africalink Podcast false full 25:34 77659090 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-school-kidnapping-crisis-is-there-a-way-out/audio-77659090?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss School kidnappings are leaving parents fearful and disrupting education across Nigeria. As armed groups increasingly target students and teachers, are schools still safe? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with educationist Uche Ohanele and DW's Ben Shemang in Abuja about the rise in school kidnappings, the impact on children and families, and what must be done to make Nigeria's schools safe again. World DW Education, Nigeria, Boko Haram, school kidnappings false full 25:30 77611794 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-s-migration-crisis-and-repatriating-africans/audio-77611794?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Anti-migrant anger is rising in South Africa, and African governments are responding by bringing citizens home. In Nigeria, the first return flight has already landed, but behind the headlines are migrants forced out by fear. World DW Africa, South Africa, AfricaLink, Migration, Xenophobia false full 25:37 77591544 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-uganda-is-holding-firm-against-ebola/audio-77591544?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is testing Uganda's border. With cases rising and a lockdown in place, can containment hold before the virus outpaces the response? World DW Africa, Ebola, Uganda false full 26:00 77579358 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/day-of-the-african-child-broken-or-kept-promises/audio-77579358?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss June 16 is a reminder for Africa to protect, educate, and empower its children. But still millions of children still face inequality and limited prospects. So what’s going wrong—and who's accountable? In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Tebogo Mashilompane, President of FOSA, and DW’s Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg. World DW Africa, South Africa, childrens rights, equality, Day of the African Child, Africalink Podcast false full 26:07 77562203 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-school-dormitory-fires-is-there-a-solution/audio-77562203?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Several Kenyan students are accused of setting on fire a school dormitory that killed 16 girls. How can Kenyan schools keep children safe when dorms, exits, and supervision fail? And what prompted the arson? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Brenda Nyawara, Vice President of the Architectural Association of Kenya and DW's Lucy Riley in Nairobi. World DW Kenya, school, education, fire false full 25:53 77506403 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/africa-at-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-what-are-the-chances/audio-77506403?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss As the World Cup kicks off, African teams are ready to battle it out on the pitch. Is this the tournament where Africa goes all the way, and can the continent finally break the ultimate barrier and lift the trophy? World DW Ghana, Senegal, Morocco, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Cape Verde, South Africa, World Cup false full 25:24 77492523 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-could-this-be-africa-s-moment-of-glory/audio-77492523?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss African teams are heading to the World Cup with bigger dreams than ever. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and Africa’s finest are ready. Is this the tournament where Africa goes all the way, and can the continent finally break the ultimate barrier and lift the trophy? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Abigail Sena a sports analyst in Accra and DW's Samson Omale in Lagos. World DW World Cup 2026, Ghana, Senegal, Morocco false full 26:00 77475022 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-if-we-replace-humanitarian-aid-with-opportunities/audio-77475022?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss New research from East Africa shows that pairing entrepreneurship support with market access can dramatically boost incomes, savings, and resilience among refugees. How is the DREAMS program helping families rebuild their lives? World DW humanitarian aid, refugees, business idea false full 25:32 77462570 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 14:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/xenophobia-in-south-africa-a-ghanaian-returnee-s-story/audio-77462570?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Hundreds of Ghanaians have returned home from South Africa following anti-migrant protests. In this episode of AfricaLink, we hear how a Ghanaian footballer called Fiifi was forced to leave South Africa for his safety, and the difficult road ahead. AfricaLink host Eddy Micah Jr. and DW's Isaac Kaledzi in Accra also unpack the wider tensions around migration, jobs, and xenophobia in South Africa. World DW Ghana, South Africa, xenophobia, migration false full 26:00 77421372 Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-women-can-reshape-politics-in-nigeria/audio-77421372?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Women make up half the population in Nigeria but hold a fraction of political power. How can they reshape the country's political future — and what still stands in their way? AfricaLink DW President Bola Tinubu, gender equality, Nigeria election 2027 false full 25:13 77409818 Wed, 3 Jun 2026 14:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-election-free-fair-or-flawed/audio-77409818?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Ethiopia's election was hailed as proof of democracy — but conflict, insecurity and disrupted polling kept millions from voting. Was the vote free and fair? We break down the results, tensions and what it means for the country. World DW Africa, Ethiopia false full 25:12 77392672 Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/senegal-crisis-faye-sonko-split-explained/audio-77392672?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Senegal faces a power struggle as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his ally-turned-opponent Ousmane Sonko part ways. Who's really in charge — and what does it mean for citizens amid a deepening debt crisis? World DW Ousmane Sonko, Bassirou Diomaye Faye false full 25:29 77349429 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-in-a-conflict-zone-dr-congo-s-double-crisis/audio-77349429?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss In eastern DRC, the battle against Ebola is being fought alongside ongoing conflict. As violence restricts access, fuels mistrust, and disrupts lifesaving care, health workers face a daunting challenge: containing a deadly virus in one of the world's most insecure regions. DW spoke to DRC's Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba, and Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC. World DW Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ebola, M23 rebels false full 24:37 77333383 Thu, 28 May 2026 14:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-pan-africanism-dying-or-being-reborn/audio-77333383?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss 63 years ago, African leaders dreamt of unity, liberation and shared prosperity. Decades later, intra-African trade is still struggling, conflicts keep erupting, and a common currency? Still a pipe dream. Eddy Micah Jr. sits down with Nanre Nafziger, Pan-Africanist Activist Solidarity Collective, and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta (Ghana) to ask the questions nobody's answering. World DW Africa, African Union (AU), pan-Africanism, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) false full 25:13 77318901 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-museveni-tackle-corruption-in-uganda-s-parliament/audio-77318901?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Uganda's parliament has repeatedly faced allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment and misuse of public funds. President Yoweri Museveni is on an anti-corruption drive. World DW corruption, President Yoweri Museveni, Muhoozi Kainerugaba false full 25:36 77301948 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-nigeria-s-borrowing-helping-or-hurting-citizens/audio-77301948?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Nigeria's latest plan to secure a $1.2 billion World Bank loan has sparked fresh frustration and renewed debate about the country’s rising debt burden. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Ene Obi, Executive Director of the Ene Obi Center for Development, and DW’s Ben Adam Shemang in Abuja to unpack Nigeria’s borrowing habits, their impact on the economy. World DW Nigeria, state loan, World Bank, job creation false full 25:20 77287986 Mon, 25 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-tinubu-s-second‑term-bid-means-for-nigeria/audio-77287986?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss President Bola Tinubu promised bold reforms when he came into office, yet inflation is rising, food and transport costs are high, and security concerns remain. As he prepares to seek a second term, many are asking what that could mean for Nigeria. AfricaLink DW APC, INEC, Nigeria election 2027 false full 25:10 77247442 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-outbreak-can-africa-hold-the-line-after-usaid-cuts/audio-77247442?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Only five months after the DRC declared an Ebola outbreak over, the virus has returned, raising urgent questions about Africa's ability to respond amid US aid decline. DW's Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks with Dr. Gabriel Gorbee Logan, a central figure in the 2014–2016 West African Ebola response and Dr. Jinal Bhiman, communicable diseases expert in South Africa. World DW Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ebola, WHO, vaccines false full 24:54 77229376 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/record-fuel-prices-push-up-kenya-transport-fares/audio-77229376?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Kenya faces record fuel prices pushing some transport fares up by as much as 50%. Households are under pressure as drivers threaten protests and a court battle unfolds. World DW Africa, Kenya false full 25:00 77216753 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/zimbabwe-land-dispute-reignites-tensions/audio-77216753?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Zimbabwe's land reform is back in focus as land returns to some white farmers. Many Black farmers feel betrayed. Why is the policy shifting and what does it mean for land ownership and justice? World DW Africa, Zimbabwe false full 25:33 77201227 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rwanda-probing-the-prison-death-of-a-government-critic/audio-77201227?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation. AfricaLink DW freedom of speech, prisoners false full 25:14 77162175 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tackling-sex-for-jobs-practices-in-ghana/audio-77162175?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Ghana’s President John Mahama has proposed new legislation to stamp out sexual exploitation in the workplace. What would the law cover, how will it be enforced? World DW sexual exploitation false full 25:23 77148931 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-tshisekedi-hints-at-third-term-vote-delay/audio-77148931?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss DR Congo's president signals he could delay elections and stay in power longer, citing insecurity. How serious is the crisis — and is this about stability or extending his rule? World DW Africa, Congo (DRC) false full 26:00 77135635 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-south-africa-and-the-race-for-critical-minerals/audio-77135635?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss The US and South Africa have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce its reliance on China. Is this a fair deal or strategic rivalry? And how does it compare with controversial mining agreements in DR Congo? World DW Africa, South Africa, rare earth elements, United States false full 26:12 77124357 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-s-foreign-agents-bill-who-could-be-targeted/audio-77124357?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Uganda is debating a new "foreign agents" law billed as protection from outside influence. Critics say its broad scope could hit NGOs, opposition parties and businesses. Is it about sovereignty — or control? World DW Africa, Uganda false full 24:50 77083583 Thu, 7 May 2026 15:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-renewed-xenophobic-attacks-put-continent-on-edge/audio-77083583?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique have all raised concerns about attacks on their citizens living in South Africa where locals claim that illegal migration is driving up unemployment, straining health services, and fueling crime. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena looks at the painful yet familiar debate about xenophobia in South Africa. World DW South Africa, xenophobia, Cyril Ramaphosa false full 25:22 77069572 Wed, 6 May 2026 14:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/when-freedom-of-expression-hit-a-wall-in-zambia/audio-77069572?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Zambia abruptly canceled an international conference on human rights in the digital age — allegedly after Chinese interference. Questions are now swirling about censorship, sovereignty, and the shrinking space for free expression in southern Africa. AfricaLink DW freedom of speech, press freedom, freedom of expression, China, Taiwan false full 25:50 77055621 Tue, 5 May 2026 13:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-ghana-walked-away-from-a-us-health-deal/audio-77055621?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Ghana’s decision to reject a multi-million-dollar US health deal is getting a lot of attention and praise across Africa. What exactly was Ghana asked to sign? AfricaLink DW US-Africa relations, data privacy, health care, USAID false full 25:04 77041868 Mon, 4 May 2026 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-south-africa-s-corrupt-top-cops-are-ruining-law-enforcement-efforts/audio-77041868?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss The increasingly close ties between politicians, criminal networks and police has eroded belief in South Africa's justice system, and given rise to fears of deeply embedded corruption. We look at how South Africans are dealing with the jaw-dropping allegations. Host Eddy Micah talks to policing researcher David Bruce, and DW's Nontokozo Mchunu in Cape Town. World DW South Africa, Police, Crime, Corruption false full 25:23 77000718 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-will-speak-up-for-nigeria-s-street-children/audio-77000718?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss When children are restrained and flogged in public and those who try to protect them are attacked, the question is no longer about street life. It’s about human rights, dignity, and whether society sees these children as people in need of care or problems to be pushed out of sight. Adwoa Domena speaks to James Okina, founder of Street Priests Inc, and DW's Azeezat Abiola Olaoluwa. World DW Nigeria, human rights, childrens' rights false full 25:48 76980202 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/after-the-inquiry-is-justice-still-possible-in-tanzania/audio-76980202?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss An inquiry set up by the Tanzanian government to investigate the 2025 election unrest revealed that at least 518 people died of unnatural causes. However, it failed to indicate who was responsible for the deaths, recommending further investigations. Eddy Micah Jnr speaks with senior researcher in the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch, Oryem Nyeko, to delve deeper into the pursuit of justice. World DW Tanzania, Africalink Podcast, AfricaLink, human rights, elections false full 25:20 76969773 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/running-on-empty-malawi-s-fuel-crisis/audio-76969773?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Malawi's fuel crisis is probably severe than anywhere in Africa. The government has been forced to sell of precious gold reserves to buy fuel to keep hospitals and agriculture running. How are Malawians coping and is there a solution? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks with Michael Kaiyatsa, a human rights activist and head of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha in Lilongwe. World DW Malawi, Africalink Podcast, AfricaLink false full 25:14 76925745 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-s-uphill-battle-to-defeat-malaria/audio-76925745?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Ghana is seeking to expand access to Malaria vaccines for children amid cuts in USAID funding. Experts now warn of new gaps in prevention and care. AfricaLink unpacks the progress, the politics, and the uncertain road ahead. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to Dr. Nana Yaw Peprah, Deputy Programme Manager for Ghana’s National Malaria Elimination Programme and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra. World DW Africalink Podcast, Ghana, Malaria, USAID false full 25:56 76914068 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-divided-over-reintegrating-boko-haram-fighters/audio-76914068?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss The Nigerian military says ex–Boko Haram fighters deserve a second chance. Many Nigerians disagree. We explore the backlash and what's at stake. World DW Africa, Nigeria, Boko Haram false full 25:46 76900606 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/pope-leo-in-cameroon-faith-power-and-politics/audio-76900606?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Pope Leo XIV has drawn huge crowds in Cameroon, calling for peace and condemning corruption. His message is stirring both hope and debate. So can faith help shape Cameroon's political future? AfricaLink DW Africa, AfricaLink, Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church false full 26:30 76884745 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-police-recruitment-secrecy-sparks-demands-for-answers/audio-76884745?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss A leaked memo and quiet call-ups saw thousands report for police training without public notice. Authorities call it internal, but critics say the secrecy undermines trust and accountability. World DW Africa, Zambia, AfricaLink false full 25:00 76864455 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-s-opposition-under-pressure-as-nrm-expands-power/audio-76864455?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Uganda's ruling NRM, led by President Yoweri Museveni, is drawing in opposition and independent MPs. With defections rising and parties divided, critics warn Uganda's multiparty democracy is being hollowed out. World DW Africa, Uganda false full 25:40 76813294 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-was-the-sudan-conference-in-berlin-about/audio-76813294?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss As Sudan's war enters its third year, a generation of children is growing up knowing nothing but violence, hunger, and displacement. This week, Germany convened governments, UN agencies and aid groups to step up the response. AfricaLink DW Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan armed forces, Abdel-Fattah Burhan false full 30:00 76796706 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-nigerian-insecurity-matters-beyond-its-borders/audio-76796706?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Nigeria's counterterrorism strategy is under intense scrutiny following the killing of dozens of civilians in a recent military airstrike on terrorists. AfricaLink DW Boko Haram, Islamist insurgency, President Bola Tinubu false full 25:30 76778024 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/detention-democracy-and-dissent-in-tanzania/audio-76778024?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's main opposition leader, has spent a year in detention. What does that say about democracy and human rights in the country? AfricaLink DW Tundu Lissu, President Samia Suluhu Hassan false full 24:26 76766400 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/digital-trade-deadlock-what-s-at-stake-for-africa/audio-76766400?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa's fast‑growing digital markets. AfricaLink DW World Trade Organization, online shopping, e-commerce false full 25:20 76725037 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 14:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-igbo-kings-outside-nigeria-spark-controversy/audio-76725037?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Leaders in Nigeria and South Africa say the title "Igbo king" and related coronations outside Nigeria have no authority. Is this cultural confusion — or does it point to a deeper clash over identity and power? World DW Africa, Africalink, Africalink Podcast false full 25:32 76703297 Wed, 8 Apr 2026 08:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-violence-keeps-returning-to-nigeria-s-plateau-state/audio-76703297?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Deadly attacks in Jos have once again triggered a heavy security response. Why does Nigeria's Plateau State repeatedly fall back into violence, and what could finally break the cycle? World DW Africa, Nigeria, crime, Africalink Podcast false full 26:00 76695619 Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/remembering-rwanda-s-1994-genocide/audio-76695619?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss On April 7 each year, the world honors more than 1 million people murdered during the 100‑day genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994. The day calls for remembrance, support for survivors, and renewed resolve to prevent atrocities. World DW Africa, Rwanda, Genocide false full 25:30 76680245 Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-bets-on-growth-after-years-of-reform/audio-76680245?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Zambia is emerging as one of southern Africa's fastest‑growing economies. As mining booms and farms recover, can years of reform finally deliver lasting stability? World DW Africa, Zambia, AfricaLink false full 25:00 76645163 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/autism-awareness-day-nigeria-tackles-myths-with-awareness/audio-76645163?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Nigeria is marking World Autism Day with its biggest-ever screening drive. The nationwide initiative, "Spark a Spectrum of Possibilities 2026," offers free screenings and consultations aiming to improve early diagnosis and support for thousands of children. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to autism campaigner Maria Okafor, founder of the RBM Autism Foundation, and DW's Kunle Babs in Abuja. World DW Nigeria, Africalink Podcast, autism false full 25:50 76626925 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/zimbabwe-split-over-electoral-reforms/audio-76626925?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Zimbabwe's constitutional reform push is sparking intense debate. Critics warn it could extend President Mnangagwa's term and significantly impact how leaders are chosen, but supporters say it will stabilize the country. As public hearings continue, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with activist Namatai Kwekweza and DW correspondent Columbus Mavhunga to unpack what it means for ordinary Zimbabweans. World DW Zimbabwe, elections, democracy, Africalink Podcast false full 25:00 76609499 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-s-free-visa-policy-will-it-lure-more-visitors/audio-76609499?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga. World DW Uganda, visa, visa-free travel, trade, tourism, Africalink Podcast false full 25:47 76597074 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/inside-nigeria-s-money-marriages/audio-76597074?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though outlawed, the tradition is driven by poverty, social pressure, and weak enforcement. What can be done to stop it? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and gender consultant Hassana Maina, alongside DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja. World DW Africalink Podcast, Nigeria, human rights false full 25:00 76529972 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/zimbabwe-fares-double-as-fuel-prices-soar/audio-76529972?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Fuel hikes in Zimbabwe have pushed petrol above $2 a liter and forced transport fares to double, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and leaving many struggling to keep up with rising daily expenses. World DW Africa, Zimbabwe, AfricaLink false full 24:40 76510756 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tb-surge-in-southern-africa-why-cases-are-rising/audio-76510756?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss Despite being curable, tuberculosis (TB) is spreading fast in South Africa and Mozambique. What's driving the rise, and what solutions lie in communities themselves? World DW Africa, South Africa, Mozambique, Tuberculosis, AfricaLink false full 25:16