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DW News Africa

DW News Africa is a weekly show that takes a deep dive into the stories and issues people are talking about across the continent. Join Eddy Micah Jr, Christine Mhundwa, Tomi Oladipo and Raheela Mohamed every weekend.

The show combines the best of DW’s on-the ground reporting and expert analysis from those in the know. And it introduces you to inspiring people changing their world – and the lives of others – in ways big and small.

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DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo, 21 November 2024

In 1884, European powers met in Berlin to formalise their Scramble for Africa's land, labour and natural resources. So what's the legacy of the Berlin Conference today? Plus: In Nigeria, the slang 'japa' refers to those who left: now, some people are doing reverse japa And: A Nigerian-born artist challenges perceptions of African art, creating works that speak to the world while honoring his roots
November 21, 202426:04 min
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DW News Africa with Michael Okwu, 14 November 2024

As African leaders join the debate at COP29, the UN's climate summit in Baku, we look at how Africa's mineral wealth can help the world transition to green energy and the cost to local communities and ecosystems. Plus: The Mauritanian artist, now showing his work at one of Africa's biggest exhibitions, who transforms discarded materials to create spectacular sculptures.
PoliticsNovember 14, 202426:15 min
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DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo, 7 November 2024

Botswana votes for change. The opposition's Duma Boko shows the door to the party that ruled since independence. His predecessor as president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, tells DW News Africa it's important to respect democracy even when you lose. Plus: Trump is back. We look at US-Africa relations over the next four years. And in Kenya: Dozens killed or abducted since protests began in June.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202426:07 min
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DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 31 October 2024

Can Nigeria become a cow superpower? Its dairy market is worth billions but 90 percent of local demand is imported. Most cows are owned by pastoralist Fulani herdsmen - can they adapt to the commercial model Abuja wants? Plus: The Récréâtrales theater festival in Burkina Faso addresses the tragedies displaced people suffer.
October 31, 202426:02 min
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Christine Mhundwa

Christine Mhundwa

I've not outgrown the childhood habit of asking ‘Why?’. Today that inquisitive nature is one of my biggest strengths as I navigate my way as a journalist. If you and I meet we will talk about YOU.
June 18, 2019
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Eddy Micah Jr.

Eddy Micah Jr.

Hello, Eddy Micah Jr is the name and I am from Ghana. My friends call me ‘Justice Hunter’ because I will not rest until Justice is served.
June 18, 2019
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Raheela Mahomed

Raheela Mahomed

Raheela Mahomed joined Deutsche Welle in 2021. She has more than a decade of experience as a journalist covering stories across Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
March 15, 2022
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