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Day of the African Child: Broken or kept promises?June 16 is a reminder for Africa to protect, educate, and empower its children. But still millions of children still face inequality and limited prospects. So what’s going wrong—an…
- Kenya school dormitory fires: Is there a solution?
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? A…
- Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026: What are the chances?
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…
- World Cup 2026: Could this be Africa's moment of glory?
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 g…
- What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?
New research from East Africa shows that pairing entrepreneurship support with market access can dramatically boost incomes, savings, and resilience among refugees. How is the DREA…
- Xenophobia in South Africa: A Ghanaian returnee's story
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…
- How women can reshape politics in Nigeria
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?
- Ethiopia election: Free, fair or flawed?
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 resul…
- Senegal crisis: Faye–Sonko split explained
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…
- Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis
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…
- Is Pan-Africanism dying or being reborn?
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 curre…
- Can Museveni tackle corruption in Uganda's parliament?
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.
- Is Nigeria's borrowing helping or hurting citizens?
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,…
- What Tinubu's second‑term bid means for Nigeria
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 se…
- Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?
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 T…
- Record fuel prices push up Kenya transport fares
Kenya faces record fuel prices pushing some transport fares up by as much as 50%. Households are under pressure as drivers threaten protests and a court battle unfolds.
- Zimbabwe land dispute reignites tensions
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…
- Rwanda: Probing the prison death of a government critic
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 inde…
- Tackling 'sex for jobs' practices in Ghana
Ghana’s President John Mahama has proposed new legislation to stamp out sexual exploitation in the workplace. What would the law cover, how will it be enforced?
- DR Congo: Tshisekedi hints at third term, vote delay
DR Congo's president signals he could delay elections and stay in power longer, citing insecurity. How serious is the crisis — and is this about stability or extending his rule?
