
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

A growing number of high-profile cases against opposition politicians and government critics are testing Uganda's justice system and raising questions about democracy, dissent and the rule of law. Is justice or intimidation at play?
As Zambians prepare to vote in a general election on August 13, a new report by Transparency International has raised concerns about freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and political participation.
A nationwide shutdown campaign put Zimbabwe's political tensions in the spotlight on July 31. Why are questions about economic hardships and calls for accountability and constitutional reforms still swirling?
There's growing concern in Kenya over the rise of gangs allegedly hired to disrupt political and civic events. Who are they and how can their influence be curbed?
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African news doesn’t make it much to European newscasts, so this is a welcome addition. The news seems well researched and is well presented, as one would expect from Deutsche Welle. It does seem a bit heavy on anglophone Africa and weak on reporting from francophone and lusophone countries though.
Although an American with no apparent connection to African politics & culture..this DW podcast presents a window into the African continent. Now retired & living in the Philippines..I’m sitting on my front porch surrounded by jungle..and my friends from Africa keep me close to their challenges & dreams. We share a human heartbeat. Subscribe to this podcast & learn.
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DW AfricaLink covers politics, governance, economics, health, and human rights with a clear regional focus on Africa. Recent episodes mix policy analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and legal/civil society perspectives to unpack timely topics such as sex-for-jobs practices in Ghana, term-limit debates in DR Congo, Africa-US mineral strategies, Uganda's sovereignty bill, xenophobia and migration, digital rights, health sovereignty, and reintegration of former militants. The show frequently features DW correspondents alongside regional experts and civil society voices, offering practical context, diverse viewpoints, and stories from the ground. A standout pattern is its emphasis on sovereignty, governance, and accountability, often balancing po... more
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1. Chimuka Nachibinga
2. Takura Tsangaza
3. Sheila Owego-Olang
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5. Biola Solace Chukwu
6. Anietie Ewang
7. Winniefred Kabiri
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