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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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Every month, Charlie Linney and Lewis Brooks speak to a diverse group of practitioners, experts, and commentators from around the world to discuss the impacts of security policy on contemporary conflict. Join us to talk about the long-term implications of securitised interventions and policies, both for democratic controls over the use of force in Europe, the US and elsewhere and for the communities most impacted in places like the Middle East, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, South America an ...
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Welcome to Africa PolitiCast, the African podcast where we delve into the intricate world of African politics. Join us as we explore the diverse political landscapes across the continent, from the bustling cities to the remote corners of Africa. Hosted by Etietop Akpabio, founder of The Sahel Post, Africa PolitiCast offers insightful analysis, engaging interviews, and thought-provoking discussions on the pressing issues shaping the future of Africa.
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.
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AfriCan Geopardy

Dr Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood

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AfriCan Geopardy was founded in 2019. It is a fun, witty, and authentic way of discussing African geopolitics and the oceans, with a twist of breaking stereotypes about Africa. We present topics in a way that tends to make good trouble, and we are grateful to have you as our audience. The podcast is hosted by Dr Ife Okafor-Yarwood.
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Farms. Food. Future.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

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Farms. Food. Future. looks at the big issues facing farmers in the developing world and what needs to be done to wipe out global hunger while dealing with the climate crisis. It’s brought to you by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and presented by Brian Thomson. Through the podcast, IFAD raises awareness of the challenges smallholder farmers in developing countries are facing around food security. Farms. Food. Future. includes interviews with IFAD experts, part ...
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The Global Jigsaw

BBC World Service

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Looking at the world through the lens of its media. Think of us as your media detectives, helping you get past the propaganda and misinformation. The Global Jigsaw comes from BBC Monitoring, which tracks, deciphers and analyses news media in 100 languages. We reach across multiple time zones, from China and India, to Iran, Africa and Latin America. We watch Russian state TV around the clock, giving unrivalled insight into the evolution of Kremlin propaganda. But propaganda is just part of th ...
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A podcast that explores cases where there are obvious discrepancies and cover ups...and how those involved distract from the truth. Using half intuition and half logic...the podcast delves into possible other avenues and oversights.
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World of Migration

Migration Policy Institute

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Much has changed—and is changing—in the world of migration and integration policy. Migration management has become more complex as flows have diversified in types and origins; overtaxed humanitarian protection systems globally are facing record challenges; societies have become more polarized, with immigration often used as a wedge issue; climate migration is an ever-growing area of concern for the future; and key immigrant-destination countries are increasingly competing for the types of im ...
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Breaking Britain is a podcast produced by the Europe's Borderlands Research Group at the European and International Studies Department in King's College London. Hosted by Russell Foster and Alex Clarkson, it will explore the pressures unravelling the unity of Britain and reopening the future of the island of Ireland in a European context. In each episode we will discuss the challenges reshaping a disunited kingdom as well as a wary republic with scholars and commentators who can provide expe ...
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The United States has committed billions of dollars to support the global response to the clade I mpox outbreak, which is spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries. More than 400 million children around the world are not getting the nutrients they need to thrive, and philanthropist Bill Gates tells VOA malnut…
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U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says both sides in Sudan’s conflict must come to the negotiating table to work on implementing agreements to stop their brutal fight. World financial markets got a boost today after the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point. Zimbabwe's government sa…
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Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.…
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Fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has taken place for months in El Fasher. U.N. Security Council members renewed calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in El Fasher. Joseph Siegle, a political scientist at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, discussed the RSF’s de…
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There have been new blasts in Lebanon, a day after exploding pagers killed at least 12 people and wounded almost 3,000 in Lebanon, in an attack widely blamed on Israel. The United Nations Security Council and the United States have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of all belligerents in Sudan’s El Fasher, but the …
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The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?…
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Cybercrime in Zambia has been on the rise, with significant incidents and efforts to combat it. In Ghana, cybercrime has also been a growing concern. Both countries have implemented strict anti-cybercrime measures. But critics say the laws could be used to curb free speech. Eddy Micah Jr talks to Emmanuel Chipeta, a Zambian IT specialist and DW cor…
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The man suspected of planning to shoot former U.S. president Donald Trump has appeared in court in the U.S. state of Florida, a day after the Secret Service prevented an apparent assassination attempt. The USAfrica Business Week in New York brings together African and U.S. leaders to enhance trade and investment between the continent and the United…
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Some 50 African leaders attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing where China promised over $50 billion in funding for loans, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting $167.8 billion in the first half of 2024. Cai Nebe talks to China-Africa analyst Ovigwe Eg…
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The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is now history. How did they both perform? What was the high and low points for both in the debate? Do debates move the needle one way or the other for voters? For answers Africa News Tonight Host Yeheyes Wuhib talked to US election expert Karen Hult, Professor in the…
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In the U.S. presidential election, the Republican Party’s nominee, Donald Trump, clashed with his Democratic Party rival, Kamala Harris, over issues such as abortion, immigration and foreign policy. A Nigerian international affairs expert says the candidates brought up issues important to Africa in their debate. Around the United States, people mar…
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Nigeria has launched a vigorous campaign against fake university degrees. The government says it will not recognize degree qualifications obtained from some African countries and banned 18 foreign universities. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Chris Maiyaki of Nigeria National Universities Commission, Richmond Acheampong, a media studies lecturer in Ghana, …
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off Tuesday in Philadelphia for their first presidential debate. As the death toll in Sudan's war rises to more than 20,000 people, United Nations-backed human rights investigators call for the creation of an “independent and impartial force” to protect civilians. Several agencie…
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A new study by Afrobarometer found that popular support for democracy has declined sharply. What role can the continent's creatives play in reversing this trend? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy and Partnerships at the Centre for Democratic Development in Ghana, DW correspondent Olisa Chukwumah in Nigeria and Kill…
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There are calls for a thorough investigation into the kidnapping and death of Ali Kibao, an official in Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party, over the weekend. Kenya begins three days of national mourning Monday following the death of at least 21 students in a boarding school inferno in central Kenya, as officials search for at least 17 still missin…
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A viral video showing five men allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman sparked public outrage in Tanzania. Activists are highlighting the country's sexual assault crisis and are urging the government to protect women and children. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Anna-Henga from Tanzania's Legal and Human Rights Centre, DW correspondent Naomi Achien…
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For rural economies to grow sustainably, simply having food to eat is not enough. Diets must also be nutritious to ensure good health and thriving communities On this episode, we explore how IFAD-funded projects in the Near East, Europe, Central Asia and North are diversifying and strengthening diets among the region's small-scale farmers. Travel f…
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As the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit winds down in Beijing, experts assess Beijing’s relations with African nations. The United Nations said it held talks between Libya’s rival governments in an attempt to resolve a crisis at the country’s central bank, which has triggered a blockade of oil production and exports from Libya. Malawi gover…
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A staggering 85% of South Africans die without a will, a reality mirrored across much of Africa. In a continent where traditions and modernity collide, how can Africans secure their legacies? Join Eddy Micah Jr. as he delves into this pressing issue with legal expert Kananelo Mukenge, DW correspondent Nontokozo Mchunu in South Africa, and public po…
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Since 2000, China’s economic ties with Africa have deepened significantly, but those ties, in particular, China’s direct investment in Africa, have been the subject of discussion regarding their composition, goals, nature and implications for the continent’s economic development. A regional campaign supported by the U.N. Educational, Scientific and…
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Many immigrants to Germany are worried about the rise of the AfD party, which recently won the state election in Thuringia. It is the first far-right victory in Germany since World War II. Should Africans living in Germany be concerned? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to experts Elizabeth Horlemann and Jakkie Cilliers and DW's Michaela Küfner.…
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Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit (FOCAC) has started in Beijing today and will end September 6th. The gathering, which happens every three years, brings together 53 African countries and China to discuss important topics in the Africa-China relationship, including trade, investment, and development. Regarding the summit VOA’s Yeheyes Wuhib …
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A closer look at what African leaders hope to get out of the Africa-China Summit underway in Beijing, Ugandan opposition leader Bobby Wine is hospitalized with a leg wound after an incident with police and Nigerian authorities say road crashes are to blame for more deaths than insecurity. All this and more on this edition of ANT.…
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Substandard or fake medicines in Africa are a critical public health concern, potentially leading to preventable deaths. The UN estimates 500,000 annual deaths in sub-Saharan Africa are due to substandard medication. Cai Nebe talks to Claudia Martinez from the Access to Medicine Foundation and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi in Ghana.…
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Ten people are on trial for treason in Nigeria in connection with anti-government protests that erupted last month over the high cost of living. The Ugandan North American Association gathered in Washington for a three-day conference to promote cross-cultural collaboration through technology, healthcare and investment to support Uganda's economic d…
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Severe El Nino-induced drought has left round 68 million people within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in need of assistance. Malnutrition is hitting hard in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Sara Mbago-Bhunu of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Joel Degue, a climate expert, and DW corr…
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An Israeli negotiator says the latest hostage deaths in Gaza proves more military pressure from Israel won’t save lives, China welcomes leaders from more than 50 African nations for a 3-day summit, and scammers use AI to clone the voice of a major Ghana show host for product endorsement. All this and more on this edition of ANT.…
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Taxi drivers in Cameroon's English-speaking regions are in a dangerous predicament: Separatists are demanding that they repaint their yellow vehicles lue and white — the colors of the separatists fighting the Yaounde government since 2017. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Agbor Balla, founder of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa and DW cor…
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Welcome to AfriCan Geopardy. In this episode, we discussed "Improving Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region" with Mr Hassani Ahamada Soilihi, a lawyer and maritime expert from the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). Mr. Soilihi played a key role in introducing the "Safe Seas for Africa" programme, and at the IO…
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As the world observes the U.N. International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, human rights activists and his family are demanding answers about Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara, missing since 2015. Figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute show military spending for countries in the Middle East and North Africa t…
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Africa's whistleblowers often become victims of enforced disappearances, imprisonment, and sometimes death for exposing the continent's darkest secrets. Josey Mahachi talks to Ghanaian investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and DW's Mimi Mefo. Also, George Okachi talks to Samuel Kimeu, Executive Director of Africa's Voices Foundation (AVF), …
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The chief negotiator at U.S.-mediated peace talks on Sudan says breakthroughs for greater humanitarian access that were achieved in the first round of negotiations last week are holding and are expanding. Parts of the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce visited Egypt, Morocco, the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia over several months this yea…
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Collins Jumaisi Khalusha was awaiting trial after he confessed to killing 42 women. One senior law enforcement called him "a vampire" and "a psychopath". Khalusha broke out with 12 other prisoners and went on the run. How is escape by such a high-profile suspect possible? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Daudi Imbako, an award-winning Kenyan human rights def…
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The World Health Organization Regional Committee for Africa has opened its 74th session in Brazzaville, and mpox is high on the agenda. As the West clamps down on imports of green technology products from China, the world’s biggest manufacturer, is looking for new markets. Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who boycotted recent cease-fire…
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The only significant reforms occurred in 1965, when the number of non-permanent members was increased from six to 10. Sierra Leone, holding the UNSC presidency for August 2024, has called out Africa's historic under-represenation at the top UN decision-making body. Eddy Micah talks to Chernor Bah, Sierra Leone's Information and Civic Education Mini…
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United Nations agencies warn that refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries with mpox outbreaks are at particular risk of illness and death because of their living conditions. Tunisia's President Kais Saied announced a broad cabinet reshuffle of 19 ministers – nearly the entire government – ahea…
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Uganda is facing a hidden epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1,250 Ugandans died of Hepatitis B, and around 6% of Uganda’s population remains chronically infected. Josey Mahachi talks to Lutamaguzi Emmanuel, Executive Director, Hepatitis Aid Organization based in Kampala and DW's Frank Yiga to uncover the the far-rea…
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A drought that started early this year is intensifying across southern Africa, leaving almost 70 million people in urgent need of aid in countries including Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Health authorities in sub-Saharan Africa say armed gangs and rebel groups are obstructing their access to towns and villages that are suspected of having m…
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Empowering women is essential to transforming our planet’s food systems. That’s why each year, IFAD recognizes projects from around the world that go the extra mile for gender equality. In this episode, you’ll hear from the winners of this year’s IFAD Gender Awards. From changing household norms in Madagascar to amplifying women’s voices in Montene…
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Just a month after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection, Kamala Harris accepted the nomination to be the Democratic Party’s candidate in the U.S. presidential election. U.S. diplomat and Africa foreign policy advisor Susan Rice said the United States must continue to strengthen its ties with African nations during the next adm…
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During President Kagame's recent inauguration, religious prayers were notably absent, unlike previous ceremonies. His government has clashed with religious institutions, shutting down over 6,000 churches and 150 mosques for not meeting standards. Should other African nations follow Rwanda's lead in separating state and religion? Josey Mahachi talks…
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On the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination as its vice-presidential candidate in the U.S. election. The 2024 Democratic National Convention heads into its last evening today in Chicago, and the speakers have focused on delivering a high-energy message to woo voters. Egyptian j…
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Security concerns are rising in Northern Ghana with increasing banditry and robberies. Recently, market women were robbed, and a pregnant woman was raped, according to locals. Land disputes have led to clashes. Some communities are mobilizing their own security due to the lack of police patrols. Josey Mahachi discusses this with security analyst Th…
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed Democrats in their home city of Chicago, saying Vice President Kamala Harris is the right choice to win the U.S. presidential election this November. The resurgence of mpox has health officials worldwide on high alert, and a World Health Organization official says the…
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The WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency, the highest level of alert for an infectious disease. Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, can be dangerous for children, pregnant women and people with suppressed immune systems. Should Africa and the world be concerned about another potential pandemic? Josey Mahachi talks to virologist ABC and …
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