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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.

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South Africa accuses US of racist agenda, while Ramaphosa calls for cooperation during G20 meeting

2/21/2025
South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, believes the United States is trying to bully his country. The Trump administration cut aid to South Africa amid controversy over a new policy, and also extended refugee status to the white minority Afrikaner group. His comments come as South Africa hosts the G20 foreign ministers summit. DW's Dianne Hawker speaks exclusively to Ronald Lamola.

Duration:00:25:14

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Who is to blame for the M23 takeover of parts of eastern DR Congo?

2/20/2025
M23 fighters have captured major towns in eastern DR Congo. The country's leaders accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, while the latter accuses DR Congo of sheltering the FDLR, an armed group created by ethnic Hutus who massacred Tutsis during the 1994 genocide. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Gonza Muganwa, a political and social commentator on the Great Lakes region, and DW's Alex Ngarambe.

Duration:00:25:39

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Why Malawi's school dropout rate has spiraled out of control

2/19/2025
A recent report by Malawi Education Statistics showed that the dropout rate in 2024 increased by more than 25,000 pupils, the majority of whom were boys. This trend threatens the country's progress toward quality education. So, what's causing this increase in school dropouts? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Omega Moyo, a Gender Education expert, and DW's George Mhango in Blantyre.

Duration:00:26:00

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Why is Adama Barrow pushing for a third term in The Gambia?

2/18/2025
Gambia's President Adama Barrow is sparking outrage after signaling his intention to seek a third term. Gambians are worried it could jeopardize the country's democratic progress. So what are the implications of Barrow's actions should he not back down? Mimi Mefo talks to Degen Jobe from the Center for Research and Policy Development and DW correspondent Sankulleh Janko in Banjul.

Duration:00:25:00

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Is the new AU chairperson up to the challange?

2/17/2025
Djibouti's foreign minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, to become the next chairperson of the African Union. But is he ready to tackle Africa's pressing challenges? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Nerima Wako-Ojiwa, a Kenyan political analyst, and Andrew Wasike, DW correspondent in Nairobi.

Duration:00:30:00

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The impact of Trump's USAID freeze in South Sudan and Ghana

2/14/2025
US President Donald Trump's 90-day freeze on aid has massively affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in key sectors like health. Ghana and South Sudan are some of the countries that are feeling the ripple effects of the frozen aid the most. We'll discuss this with Naftali Mwaura Muigai, an expert on social issues in East Africa and DW's very own Isaac Kaledzi in Accra, Ghana.

Duration:00:24:58

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What's behind Trump's targeting of South Africa in war-of-words over controversial land reform bill?

2/13/2025
US President Donald Trump cuts aid to South Africa. He cited alleged human rights violations against white farmers, a controversial land ownership bill, and South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. But why is Trump targeting Pretoria now? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Lesiba Teffo, a political analyst at the University of South Africa, and Thuso Khumalo, DW correspondent in Johannesburg.

Duration:00:25:51

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What does Africa stand to win or lose over Trump's fall-out with the ICC?

2/12/2025
The ICC pledged to continue its work after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on it this month, saying the court had issued "baseless arrest warrants, targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu." But what ensues when a global leader takes aim at the ICC, and what impact could this have on Africa? We explore all this with legal expert Chris Kamau Waweru and DW's Andrew Wasike.

Duration:00:26:01

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Mission 300: Electricity to millions in Africa by 2030

2/11/2025
A plan launched by the World Bank and the African Development Bank last year seeks to provide 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa with sustainable electricity by 2030. Dubbed Mission 300, there are doubts that this can be achieved in five years. To find out more, we're being joined by public sector policy analyst Paternus Niyegira and DW Correspondent Naomi Achieng, both based in Tanzania.

Duration:00:26:05

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Why are Kenyans opposing carbon offset projects?

2/10/2025
A Kenyan court has dealt a blow to a major flagship carbon offset project, and it's seen as a landmark ruling. The project was used by Meta, Netflix, British Airways and other multinational corporations, but had long been opposed to by Indigenous activists. Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Mordecai Ogada, Kenyan writer and ecologist and Daniel Plafker, DW journalist based in Kenya.

Duration:00:24:48

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Why Africa's regional blocs are failing to resolve crises

2/7/2025
Following an East African Community (EAC) meeting on the escalating DRC conflict, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary summit. SADC is committed to peace after at least 16 troops were killed in clashes with M23 fighters. Why are regional blocs like EAC and SADC struggling to restore stability in Africa?

Duration:00:25:18

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Making the Lake Chad basin safer and viable for dwellers

2/6/2025
The Lake Chad basin is located in Northern Central Africa and covers almost 8% of the continent and spreads over seven countries. Despite the potential the area holds, in recent decades insecurity, climate resilience, food insecurity, socioeconomic crisis among others have plagued dwellers there.

Duration:00:24:56

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Ending the Fulani and indigenes feud in Ghana

2/5/2025
There is growing tension between the Fulanis in Ghana and local communities they live in, across the country. The Fulanis, an ethnic group of people live in West Africa, Central Africa and South Sudan. There have been clashes, murders and counter killings among them and indigenous people for years now. The conflict doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.

Duration:00:26:49

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Who's to blame for Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso leaving ECOWAS?

2/4/2025
The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially left ECOWAS. We look at what led to the fallout, how ECOWAS tried to get them back, and why this matters for the future of West Africa. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, who is the ECOWAS commissioner for political affairs, peace and security.

Duration:00:24:53

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Is the South African GNU under threat?

2/3/2025
The future of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) hangs by a thread after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the expropriation bill into law. The law allows the government to expropriate land if it deems it to be in the public interest, but coalition members say Ramaphosa is trying to implement ANC policies. Josey Mahachi talks to political analyst Sandile Swana and DW's Thuso Khumalo.

Duration:00:24:37

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Why Kenya is cracking the whip on social media and AI?

1/31/2025
The Kenyan government has recently ramped up efforts to regulate social media and artificial intelligence, citing concerns over AI-generated images mocking President William Ruto and other leaders. Citizens have been voicing outrage over what they see as a move to suppress free speech. We explore this issue with Mark Kaigwa, a Kenyan tech entrepreneur, and DW correspondent Andrew Wasike.

Duration:00:26:38

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Is there an end in sight to the violence in eastern DRC?

1/29/2025
A rapid offensive by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and their capture of the city of Goma in eastern DRC has caused mass panic. The M23 insurgency threatens to worsen the conflict in eastern DR Congo, where many people are already displaced. How should the international community respond? Josey Mahachi talks to security expert Dr. Felix Ndahinda and DW reporter Jonas Gerding in Kinshasa.

Duration:00:26:15

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What does Trump's US exit from the WHO mean for Africa?

1/28/2025
The African Union expressed dismay over President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization. The US is the biggest financial contributor to the organization and its departure may endanger programs tackling tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and other health crises. Josey Mahachi speaks to former health minister of Zimbabwe, Dr David Parirenyatwa, and DW's Privilege Musvanhiri.

Duration:00:26:46

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Why do Nigeria women remain underrepresented

1/27/2025
DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Dr Aisha Lawal-Malumfashi from the department of sociology at the University of Abuja.

Duration:00:25:22

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Why the US is returning Nigeria's stolen oil money

1/24/2025
This month, the US said it is returning $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria as part of a corruption probe against former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and associates. Of the repatriated funds, $50 million will be allocated to rural electrification programs in Nigeria. Eddy Micah Junior talks to Dr. Ede Peter Daniel, lecturer at the University of Abuja, and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja.

Duration:00:25:42