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Each episode blends spicy insight with hopeful takeaways, audience voices, and candid conversation.
New episodes weekly. The Baobab is where real talk meets real solutions to Africa’s toughest issues - hosted by Mimi & George. No jargon, just bold ideas. Dig deeper beyond the headlines with Mimi and George as they grill guests, from heads of state to youth leaders, on politics and social change. 
Each episode blends spicy insight with hopeful takeaways, audience voices, and candid conversation.
New episodes weekly. cm ng gh 10 76912059 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-foreign-aid-helping-africa-or-creating-dependency/audio-76912059?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss For decades, billions of dollars in development aid have flowed into Africa — to fight poverty, reduce hunger, and create opportunity. Is foreign aid helping Africa… or quietly keeping it dependent? TOP STORIES DW Africa, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda false full 29:59 76724133 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-morocco-emerging-as-a-major-power-in-africa/audio-76724133?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Since rejoining the African Union in 2017, Morocco has moved quickly to expand its economic footprint across the continent. As Morocco deepens its influence, some African partners question who truly benefits and on whose terms. Is Rabat building bridges for Africa, or redrawing the balance of power in its own favor? World DW Africa, trade, Morocco, economy, Europe false full 30:00 76640971 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-s-slavery-reparations-push-who-will-pay/audio-76640971?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Western governments often argue that today's generations can't be held responsible for the crimes of slavery. But Ghana is challenging that narrative. After spearheading a historic UN resolution that formally recognized the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," Accra is now pushing for reparations, but can restorative justice truly work? Let's explore Under the Baobab. World DW Under The Baobab, DWTheBaobab, DWAfricaSocialMedia, Mahama, Ghana slavery false full 30:00 76551089 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fighting-to-end-suffering-in-africa-s-conflict-zones/audio-76551089?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross already deliver aid, medical assistance and some protection to civilians caught in war zones found in Sudan and the DRC. But can their efforts and neutrality be a path to ending fighting? World DW Under The Baobab, Sudan, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) false full 30:00 76420819 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-zimbabwe-s-mnangagwa-eyeing-a-third-term/audio-76420819?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss A controversial constitutional amendment is shaking Zimbabwe to its core. Tensions are rising and turning dangerous. Critics like Prof. Madhuku narrowly survived an attack at a political meeting, calling it a chilling sign that the country's democracy may be at its lowest point in years. World DW Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, election, constitution, presidential limit, Under The Baobab false full 29:59 76332802 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/afcfta-at-six-is-free-trade-in-africa-out-of-reach/audio-76332802?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss AfCFTA was hailed as Africa's 'economic independence moment,' meant to unite 1.3 billion people, boost industry, create jobs, and reduce reliance on external powers. Six years on, intra‑African trade remains low, borders remain difficult to cross, and many economies still export raw materials. What has the AfCFTA delivered — and where has progress stalled? World DW AfCFTA, africa single market, Africa trade, Under The Baobab, Under the Baobab false full 29:59 76232390 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-more-nigerians-going-hungry/audio-76232390?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Nigeria is racing against a growing hunger emergency as flooding and other natural disasters damage crops and disrupt food supplies. In this episode of Under the Baobab, we speak to Nigeria's Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, about the government's response. World DW Nigeria, Under The Baobab, climate change , extreme weather, Global food security false full 30:00 76133251 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/could-president-maada-bio-become-the-new-power-broker-for-sahel-junta-leaders/audio-76133251?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Military takeovers in West Africa have shaken the region. Sierra Leone's Maada Bio is stepping into a diplomatic role, but rising influence abroad raises tough questions at home. World DW DWTheBaobab, Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, MohamedJuldehJalloh, Sahel, Under the Baobab false full 30:00 76046494 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-s-role-in-the-new-us-deportation-framework/audio-76046494?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Under a controversial third-country arrangement, non-Ghanaians have arrived in Accra — sparking legal battles and constitutional questions. Is Ghana defending sovereignty, or reshaping its role in global migration policy? World DW DW Africa Social Media, Under The Baobab, DW Under The Baobab, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Immigration, US, Deportation, US deportations false full 29:40 75813921 Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/have-some-elections-become-an-empty-ritual/audio-75813921?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Africa has witnessed a troubling pattern: elections overshadowed by allegations of fraud, rising post-electoral violence, crackdowns on dissent, and leaders clinging to power for decades. Citizens and opposition movements cry foul while international observers warn of democratic backsliding. But are they doing enough? World DW Africa, Democracy, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, election, voting, ballot, observer, Christopher Fomunyoh, DWUnderTheBaobab, Under The Baobab false full 30:00 75617331 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-s-museveni-election-victory-democracy-or-deception/audio-75617331?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the presidential election again, but many Ugandans are asking this was a true democratic choice, or a tightly controlled process designed to deliver a familiar result? Two opposing sides meet Under the Baobab to debate. World DW Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, Bobi Wine, Under The Baobab, DWTheBaobab, election false full 29:57 75513637 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tinubu-s-tax-gamble-progress-or-pain-for-nigerians/audio-75513637?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Nigeria is home to 7,200 millionaires and three billionaires — yet tens of millions live below the poverty line. Schools are underfunded, hospitals are overcrowded, and infrastructure is crumbling. As Nigeria's billionaires' fortunes grew significantly in 2025, the question is not just how much wealth Nigeria has — but who is paying to fix the country, and who is not. World DW nigeria, Bola Tinubu, taxes, TaiwoOyedele, NigerianBillionaires, TheRichInNigeria, DWUnderTheBaobab, UnderTheBaobab, wealthtax false full 29:56 75433662 Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-election-2026-change-or-continuity/audio-75433662?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, economic growth, and the potential for a transfer of power, remains bigger than ever. Lawyer and rights advocate Miria Matembe joins us Under the Baobab to dissect why the 2026 Ugandan general election matters more than ever. World DW Uganda, DWUnderTheBaobab, Under The Baobab, Yoweri Museveni, Miria Matembe, Kampala, Ugandan elections false full 29:50 75194581 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-eu-s-new-sahel-strategy-win-back-trust/audio-75194581?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Europe says it's ready to listen again. But after years of broken partnerships and growing anti-Western sentiment, can the EU's new approach to the Sahel truly protect civilians and restore stability? World DW DW The Baobab, EU in Africa, Burkina Faso, ECOWAS, João Gomes Cravinho, Niger, Mali, Ibrahim Traore false full 29:58 75108072 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-biya-s-victory-damages-cameroon-s-electoral-integrity/audio-75108072?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Cameroon looks calm — but the disputed election has shaken citizen's faith in the electoral system. Tomaino Ndam Njoya, the only female presidential candidate, joins us Under the Baobab, explains why there were no winners in Cameroon's election, and reveals surprising ways Cameroon's political elite can try to rebuild trust with the electorate. World DW Under The Baobab, cameroon, DW Africa, DWAfricaWomen, dw africa women, DW The Baobab, Paul Biya, Cameroon election 2025, Tomaino Ndam Njoya false full 29:58 74930197 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/africa-s-urgent-call-for-climate-finance/audio-74930197?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss In this special edition of Under the Baobab, we uncover why African nations suffer most while contributing least, and ask: where is the money? World DW climate action, climate change, africa, environment, zimbabwe drought, drinking water, COP30 false full 30:00 74820924 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-s-boycotted-g20-summit/audio-74820924?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss South Africa is hosting the continent’s first G20 summit, with debt justice high on the agenda. But what does the US risk by potentiall skipping this historic meeting? Zane Dangor, South Africa’s G20 chief negotiator, joins Under The Baobab to unpack the stakes. World DW South Africa, G20, G20 summit, Donald Trump, USA, debt, climate false full 29:59 74735545 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/feed-salone-explained-sierra-leone-s-food-security-initiative-under-president-bio/audio-74735545?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss President Julius Maada Bio's government is celebrating the second anniversary of Feed Salone — a multi-million-dollar initiative — aimed at making Sierra Leone food secure. On the other hand, some Sierra Leoneans argue that the project is only benefiting a few. Economic and Planning Minister, Kenyeh Barlay, sits down Under The Baobab to explain the disparities. TOP STORIES DW Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, food security, Feed Salone, Rice false full 30:00 74648659 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 10:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/did-talib-bensouda-betray-the-gambia-s-opposition-udp-party/audio-74648659?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss His exit from the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the launch of a new political movement raise questions about his loyalty, transparency, and leadership. But what do Gambians really think of Talib Bensouda—can he deliver solutions to the country’s pressing problems? World DW Under The Baobab, DW The Baobab, Talib Bensouda, Adama Barrow, United Democratic Party, Ousainou Darboe false full 29:52 74657657 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-comesa-fit-for-africa-s-next-trade-revolution/audio-74657657?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss As Africa pushes toward deeper economic integration, the role of regional blocs like COMESA is under renewed scrutiny. Once hailed as a cornerstone for trade and investment across Eastern and Southern Africa, COMESA now faces the challenge of staying relevant in a rapidly digitizing and competitive global economy. World DW Under The Baobab, DW Africa Social Media, COMESA, COMESA Summit, Trade, Regional Intergration false full 30:00 74431369 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-omoyele-sowore-fighting-for-nigerians-or-his-political-ambitions/audio-74431369?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Nigeria’s human rights activist Omoyele Sowore remains a relentless thorn in the side of the authorities. He’s faced multiple arrests and harsh crackdowns but still vows to confront Nigeria’s political elite, especially the current President Bola Tinubu. But is his crusade truly for the people, or his political ambition? World DW Under The Baobab, Nigeria, activism, protests, presidency, Bola Tinubu, Omoyele Sowore, Africa false full 30:00 74391153 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-bobi-wine-s-strategy-to-win-the-presidency/audio-74391153?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Bobi Wine's 2021 presidential run shook Uganda's political landscape. Though long-time leader Yoweri Museveni retained power, Wine's campaign sparked massive youth engagement and online mobilization. But can he do it again? And will Ugandans rally behind him this time? World DW Africa, Uganda, Bobi Wine, Museveni, elections, Under The Baobab false full 30:00 74292969 Thu, 9 Oct 2025 14:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/end-of-an-era-cameroon-s-paul-biya-faces-unprecedented-challenge/audio-74292969?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss After 43 years in power, President Paul Biya faces his greatest challenge yet: two former ministers breaking ranks to contest what could be Cameroon's most pivotal election. As one of the world's oldest leaders, does Biya have anything new to offer—or is his era finally ending? Jean De Dieu Momo, a staunch Biya loyalist and Minister Delegate to the defense ministry, says no. World DW Under The Baobab, African Youth Uprising, DW The Baobab, Cameroon, President Paul Biya, Cameroon election 2025 false full 30:00 74212134 Thu, 2 Oct 2025 07:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/issa-tchiroma-can-he-unseat-cameroon-s-president-biya/audio-74212134?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss "I am the one capable of leading Cameroonians successfully in this unprecedented fight" - a bold claim from Issa Tchiroma Bakari, a former ally-turned-opponent of Cameroon's President Paul Biya. But can this longtime insider truly be the change the nation is desperate for? World DW Under The Baobab, Paul Biya, Cameroon, IssaTchiromaBakary, Bello Bouba false full 30:00 74136182 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/under-the-baobab-protecting-south-africans-or-targeting-africans/audio-74136182?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Once a grassroots movement, Operation Dudula is now a political party on the rise in South Africa — promising to “fish out undocumented migrants.” But their reality is raids on migrant shops, hospital blockades, and violence that shock the continent. In Nelson Mandela’s rainbow nation of unity, is Operation Dudula defending South Africans — or fueling a dangerous divide among Africans? World DW South Africa, Under the Baobab, Operation Dudula, Xenophobia, Crime, Patrotism, Migrants, Migration false full 30:00 74097370 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/after-2023-can-nigeria-s-labour-deliver-in-2027/audio-74097370?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss 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 to talk rigged votes, rising hope, and why she’s never run for president. But we ask, is Nigerias Labour ready to lead and are women finally being seen as serious contenders? World DW Africa, nigeria, election , Under the Baobab, Labour false full 29:59 74097371 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eight-years-after-mugabe-has-anything-really-changed-in-zimbabwe/audio-74097371?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Eight years after Mugabe’s fall, Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe is haunted by repression, fear, and division. Is the opposition failing, or is the ruling party too ruthless to be challenged? World DW Zimbabwe, Africa, repression, economy, Under The Baobab false full 30:00 74043400 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/museveni-s-rule-visionary-leadership-or-monarchy-in-the-making/audio-74043400?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss With Uganda's 2026 elections approaching, President Museveni is confident of securing another term. He promises stability and a strong vision for the East African country. But are Museveni's decades in power a legacy or the making of a monarchy? Podcasts DW Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, Bobi Wine, Democracy, National Resistance Movement false full 30:00 73884225 Thu, 4 Sep 2025 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-fighting-terror-and-separatism/audio-73884225?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss 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, and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the authorities distinguish between separatists and terrorists? And how does the military plan to control them? Nigeria's army spokesman Tukur Gusau joins us Under The Baobab. AfricaLink DW Simon Ekpa Verdict, Biafra, Nigeria, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Terrorism in Nigeria, Kidnappings in Nigeria, Human Rights, Boko Haram false full 30:00 73806065 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-africa-s-oil-helping-anyone-but-the-powerful/audio-73806065?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss 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 politics to private power, we ask: Is the continent’s wealth building nations or just billionaires? World DW Africa, Under The Baobab, Oil & gas industry, Africalink Podcast, Resource wealth, Nigeria false full 30:00 73643680 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-accountability-in-ghana-reserved-for-the-opposition/audio-73643680?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss 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 — or political spin? World DW Ghana, Africa, corruption, Africalink, Under The Baobab, witch hunt, John Mahama false full 30:13 73551583 Wed, 6 Aug 2025 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/reform-or-rhetoric-tracking-barrow-s-record-in-the-gambia/audio-73551583?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Once seen as a reformer, President Adama Barrow now faces public backlash over corruption, unfulfilled promises, and the controversial sale of former President Yahya Jammeh's assets. What do Gambians think of Barrow's record on reforms? Gambia's Minister of Information, Ismaila Ceesay, joins Under the Baobab. World DW Yahya Jammeh, The Gambia, corruption, Adama Barrow, Under The Baobab, Africalink Podcast false full 30:00 73489816 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tanzania-who-is-responsible-for-chadema-s-woes/audio-73489816?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss 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 until 2030. Is this a calculated move by President Samia Suluhu to silence dissent, or is CHADEMA crumbling under the weight of its own internal divisions? World DW Tanzania, CHADEMA, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Samia Suluhu Hassan, democracy, AfricaLink, Under The Baobab false full 29:53 73417744 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tinubu-is-fitter-than-most-world-leaders-presidential-spokesperson-dr-daniel-bwala/audio-73417744?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Dr. Daniel Bwala, once the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during Nigeria’s 2023 presidential race, now serves as a key spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu. In this episode of Under the Baobab, Bwala explains why he believes Tinubu is one of the most capable leader on the global stage — and the right person to drive Nigeria’s economic transformation. Podcasts DW TheBaobab, Nigeria, Politics, elections, Nigeria elections, Under The Baobab, AfricaLink false full 30:10 73325234 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-cameroon-s-kah-walla-absent-from-the-elections/audio-73325234?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss 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 unusually quiet. Is she walking away from politics — or preparing her boldest move yet? She joins us "Under The Baobab." World DW Africa, TheBaobab, Kah Walla, Cameroon, Cameroon elections, Cameroon election 2025, Under The Baobab, AfricaLink false full 33:00 73097084 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/under-the-baobab-trailer/audio-73097084?maca=en-podcast_the_baobab-42423-xml-mrss Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa’s biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds, and bold solutions. 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