AfricaLink

South Africa's long-awaited National Dialogue sought to unite the country but was criticized over rushed timing and missing key voices. As poverty, inequality, and political fractures deepen, can it deliver real change, or will it become another talk shop? DW's George Okachi speaks to Rev Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu, National Dialogue Spokesperson, and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg.

President Bola Tinubu has imposed a 7-year ban on establishing new universities in Nigeria. With nearly 300 universities already in operation, should Nigeria focus on expanding access, or prioritize raising the quality of existing institutions? George Okachi speaks to education specialist Clare Ohunayo and DW's correspondent in Abuja, Ben Shemang.

A hunter's death has once again sparked a fierce debate on South Africa's controversial game hunting industry. On today's episode of the AfricaLink podcast, DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with conservation author and ecotourism operator Ian Michler and DW correspondent in South Africa Dianne Hawker about the ethics and realities of game hunting in South Africa.

Ghana's president John Mahama says his government is fighting corruption, but critics say it's a witch hunt targeting rivals. Is this real reform — or political spin?

Recent air crashes have claimed African leaders and medics. Are these isolated tragedies — or signs of deeper flaws in the continent's aviation systems?

ECOWAS plans to launch a regional currency by 2027, despite past delays and ongoing hurdles. The pledge was made at the Sahel government forum in Gambia. Will it finally happen?

Eddy Micah Jr. is being joined today by Ezenwa Nwagwu from the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Center and DW's own Patrick Oyet in Juba to discuss the secretive deals behind US President Donald Trump's third-country deportation policy, sending unwanted migrants in the US to African nations like Eswatini, South Sudan, and Rwanda.

Several presidential candidates in Malawi have chosen female running mates for the first time. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. explores what this means for gender inclusion with analyst Sainala Kalebe and DW's Mirriam Kariiza.

In a move to protect local entrepreneurs, Tanzania has banned foreign nationals from operating in 15 key business sectors—including mobile money, retail trade, and tour guiding. Supporters call it economic justice. Critics warn of investor flight. Kenyans feel targeted. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Maurice Karimi, a financial analyst and development economist and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi.

Once seen as a reformer, President Adama Barrow now faces public backlash over corruption, unfulfilled promises, and the controversial sale of former President Yahya Jammeh's assets. What do Gambians think of Barrow's record on reforms? Gambia's Minister of Information, Ismaila Ceesay, joins Under the Baobab.