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.
Latest episodes
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Can Botswana break its dependence on diamonds?
Diamond market volatility has exposed the risks of Botswana's dependence on a single resource. President Duma Boko is pursuing new trade ties, but can diversification deliver lasti…
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Nigeria's veterans fight for fair pensions
Military veterans in Nigeria say they're being denied benefits earned through years of service. As tensions rise, the pensions dispute is raising questions about support for retire…
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Zimbabwe's WhatsApp hacks: Who's behind them?
Zimbabwe is facing a surge in WhatsApp account hijackings affecting everyone from small businesses to government officials. Who is behind the attacks, and can users do more to stop…
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Ghana's BRICS bid: Opportunity or gamble?
Ghana plans to apply for BRICS membership. Could joining the bloc boost investment, trade and industrial growth, or complicate the country's long-standing policy of non-alignment?
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What's in Zambia's new health deal with the US?
Zambia's new five-year US health partnership followed a dispute over patient data, biological specimens and critical minerals. Officials say those clauses are gone, but concerns re…
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Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis: 10 years on
Ten years into Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, ordinary people continue to bear the cost of the conflict. Lucy Riley speaks to Nkongho and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka about what it will…
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Ebola outbreak: Is Kenya prepared for a public health emergency?
Kenya is rushing to contain Ebola after a man who travelled from the DRC through Uganda tested positive and later died. Lucy Riley speaks to Dr Dennis Miskella and DW's Felix Marin…
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Why five European countries are looking to Rwanda for deportations
Europe is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and possibly Uganda. What will it mean for Rwanda and African migrants?
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Cape Town's highway barrier: Safety fix or misplaced priority?
Cape Town plans a $6m highway barrier to curb crime and save lives. Critics say the money should fund housing and sanitation. Will it make communities safer?
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Why do Nigerians attempt world records?
In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles?
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Ethiopia's conflict in Tigray: What cards does Abiy Ahmed still have?
Four years after a civil war in Tigray, fighting is back. This time, former enemies are joining forces against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Could Ethiopia be heading towards an even…
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Are corruption and over-taxation choking Kenyan businesses?
A new World Bank report puts the spotlight on the myriad of challenges that businesses operating in Kenya face — heavy taxation, bribery and regulatory hurdles. What reforms are ne…
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Has Africa made English a measure of intelligence?
Ghana's multilingual first lady faced an intense backlash on social media over her spoken English recently. Is the ability to master a former colonial language evidence of intellig…
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Dangote refineries: Pan-African progress or monopoly power?
Aliko Dangote is reshaping Africa's energy map. Do the investments of the continent's richest businessman amount to progress for Africa or monopoly power?
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South Sudan: Will elections actually happen?
South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can even compete.
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Is Africa ready for a humanoid robot revolution?
A humanoid robot named Walker E, or "Mutembei," appeared on Kenyan TV recently. Universities, schools and labs around Africa are delving into the technology that raises some deep q…
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AfricaLink News: September 29
Ghana rejects health deal with US over privacy concerns +++ Kenya: Court denies application to stop launch of Dangote refinery +++ Uganda crowns Tooro king after weeks of successio…
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South Africa: Are weight-loss drugs safe?
Weight-loss drugs are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa — especially the counterfeit ones. What's driving the demand, and how safe are these drugs?
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Tanzania: Can international recognition save opposition leader Tundu Lissu?
The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu is in its final stages. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Lissu has been nominated for the European Union's…
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What's in the new US-Kenya rare earths deal?
The US plans to support development of Kenya's rare earth and niobium industries at Mrima Hill. Could the deal boost jobs and growth, or deepen Kenya's dependence on foreign partne…