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15 Jun 2026, 13:24 GMT

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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.

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Kenya school dormitory fires: Is there a solution?
11 Jun 2026, 14:17 GMT

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As the World Cup kicks off on Thursday, African teams are ready to battle it out on the pitch. In part two of this AfricaLink podcast, we continue to ask the question: 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

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Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026: What are the chances?
10 Jun 2026, 14:50 GMT

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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.

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World Cup 2026: Could this be Africa's moment of glory?
9 Jun 2026, 14:33 GMT

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New research from East Africa shows that pairing entrepreneurship support with market access can dramatically boost incomes, savings, and resilience among refugees. In this AfricaLink episode, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Winnie Auma, Chief Operating Officer at Village Enterprise and Frank Yiga in Kampala to explore how the DREAMS program is helping families rebuild their lives.

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What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?
8 Jun 2026, 14:09 GMT

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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.

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Xenophobia in South Africa: A Ghanaian returnee's story
4 Jun 2026, 12:49 GMT

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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?

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Can women reshape politics in Nigeria?
3 Jun 2026, 14:24 GMT

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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.

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Ethiopia election: Free, fair or flawed?
2 Jun 2026, 14:19 GMT

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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?

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Senegal crisis: Faye–Sonko split explained
29 May 2026, 14:18 GMT

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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.

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Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis
28 May 2026, 14:32 GMT

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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.

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Is Pan-Africanism dying or being reborn?
27 May 2026, 15:07 GMT

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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.

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Can Museveni tackle corruption in Uganda's parliament?
26 May 2026, 15:12 GMT

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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.

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Is Nigeria's borrowing helping or hurting citizens?
25 May 2026, 14:30 GMT

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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.

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What Tinubu's second‑term bid means for Nigeria
21 May 2026, 13:19 GMT

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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.

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Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?
20 May 2026, 02:41 GMT

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A camel, a Samburu guide, and a Chinese traveler walking across Kenya's Rift Valley toward Lake Turkana. It sounds like the beginning of an adventure story. But behind the deserts and survival challenges lies a deeper story about friendship, cultural understanding and China-Africa exchanges. In this episode, we speak with Chinese photographer Qi Lin, author of the Camel Diaries. Zimbabwean writer and journalist Monica Cheru also joins the conversation as we explore how ordinary people are shaping the relationship between China and Africa.

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19 May 2026, 14:16 GMT

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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?

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Zimbabwe land dispute reignites tensions
18 May 2026, 14:02 GMT

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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.

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Rwanda: Probing the prison death of a government critic
18 May 2026, 10:12 GMT

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Mali's security crisis is deepening, with armed groups, separatist movements and criminal networks driving instability far beyond the country's borders. We examine how Mali reached this point, why past international interventions fell short, and what the crisis means for civilians, regional security and Africa's cultural heritage.

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