Episodes

  • US new security strategy: Good or bad for Africa?

    US new security strategy: Good or bad for Africa?
    Dec 16 2025
    For decades, US policy in Africa has centered on aid and development. But what if the future lies in trade, investment, and strategic partnerships? Adwoa Domena speaks to Dr. Samuel Afriyie, political and international relations expert and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra.
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    25 mins
  • Ghana's bid to 'make math great again' in class

    Ghana's bid to 'make math great again' in class
    Dec 15 2025
    In 2025, more than half of Ghana's high school certificate exam candidates failed in mathematics, marking the worst performance in seven years. What went wrong? Was it the curriculum, teaching methods, or the crackdown on exam malpractice? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Divine Kpe, an Education Research and Policy Analyst, and DW correspondent in Accra, Ghana, Adwoa Tenkorama Domena.
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    26 mins
  • Nigeria's hair debate: Natural or wigs?

    Nigeria's hair debate: Natural or wigs?
    Dec 11 2025
    A viral video of Malian model Zahra Haidara burning her wigs has reignited Nigeria's long-running conversation about natural versus artificial hair. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos, loctician Chukwu Ngozi Blessing and wig stylist Taade Peters to explore why this debate matters — from billion-dollar wig sales to regional pageants banning extensions to promote natural beauty.
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    25 mins
  • Uganda's human rights crisis

    Uganda's human rights crisis
    Dec 10 2025
    On Human Rights Day, Uganda is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. New laws criminalize identifying with the LGBTQ+, activists are tracked, and journalists are silenced — long before the January 2026 elections. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Sarah Bireete and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala about shrinking civic space, silenced dissent, and the fear shaping daily life.
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    26 mins
  • Rwanda-Congo deal: Peace or illusion?

    Rwanda-Congo deal: Peace or illusion?
    Dec 9 2025
    Rwanda and the DRC signed a US-brokered peace deal under Trump, but clashes continue on the ground. Observers warn that the agreement may prioritize US access to Congo's minerals over real peace.
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    26 mins
  • Why Nigeria gave asylum to Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader

    Why Nigeria gave asylum to Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader
    Dec 5 2025
    Nigeria's asylum for Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader has sparked debate. What does it mean for West Africa's fragile democracies?
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    26 mins
  • Uganda's marriage exodus: Why women are walking away

    Uganda's marriage exodus: Why women are walking away
    Dec 4 2025
    Why do marriages fall apart, who pays the price, and what actually helps couples in Uganda stay together?
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    26 mins
  • How Kenya fights HIV with tech and activism

    How Kenya fights HIV with tech and activism
    Dec 2 2025
    From digital tools to village activists, Kenya is rewriting the HIV story — combining technology and community action to fight stigma and save lives.
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    25 mins