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Under the Baobab

Under the Baobab

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 The Baobab is where real talk meets real solutions to Africa’s toughest issues - hosted by Mimi & George. No jargon, just bold ideas. Dig deeper beyond the headlines with Mimi and George as they grill guests, from heads of state to youth leaders, on politics and social change. 
Each episode blends spicy insight with hopeful takeaways, audience voices, and candid conversation.
New episodes weekly.2025 DW Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Why Biya's victory damages Cameroon's electoral integrity

    Why Biya's victory damages Cameroon's electoral integrity
    Dec 12 2025
    Cameroon looks calm — but the disputed election has shaken citizen's faith in the electoral system. Tomaino Ndam Njoya, the only female presidential candidate, joins us Under the Baobab, explains why there were no winners in Cameroon's election, and reveals surprising ways Cameroon's political elite can try to rebuild trust with the electorate.
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    30 mins
  • Africa's urgent call for climate finance

    Africa's urgent call for climate finance
    Nov 28 2025
    In this special edition of Under the Baobab, we uncover why African nations suffer most while contributing least, and ask: where is the money?
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    30 mins
  • South Africa's boycotted G20 summit

    South Africa's boycotted G20 summit
    Nov 21 2025
    South Africa is hosting the continent’s first G20 summit, with debt justice high on the agenda. But what does the US risk by potentiall skipping this historic meeting? Zane Dangor, South Africa’s G20 chief negotiator, joins Under The Baobab to unpack the stakes.
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    30 mins
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