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AfricaLink episodes

  • Rwanda commemorates the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi
    Rwandans have been remembering victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in which more than a million people, mainly Tutsi, were massacred by Hutu militias. This year's anniversary comes as Rwanda faces accusations of backing M23 rebels in eastern DRC. DW talks to Freddy Mutanguha CEO of the Aegis Trust, an international organization working to prevent genocide and Alex Ngarambe in Kigali.
    26 min
  • South Sudan accepts Congolese man at center of US visa row
    The United States and South Sudan have been embroiled in a diplomatic spat after Juba refused to admit a man deported from the US last week. He was actually a Congolese citizen using the travel documents of a South Sudanese national. Did US immigration officers carry out due diligence before deporting him?
    26 min
  • How rising fuel imports shake Nigeria's local economy
    Nigeria spent a record 15 trillion naira ($10 billion) on fuel imports in 2024, the highest in its history. While imports are easing fuel prices and spurring market competition, experts warn they could undermine efforts to boost local refinery capacity and reduce inflation.
    26 min
  • Ghana declares zero tolerance on drug trafficking
    Ghanaian President John Mahama vows to end the country's role as a transit hub for illicit drugs. A large consignment of opioids was reecntly intercepted at Tema Port, destined for Niger. Ghana is a key transit point for drugs trafficked from Asia and South America to Africa and Europe.
    26 min
  • Nigeria: How law enforcement failures have worsened vigilante justice
    From brutal lynchings to social media-driven outrage, vigilante justice has surged in Nigeria. While distrust in law enforcement and the rapid spread of misinformation have made things worse, we explore further how justice, fear, and power have contributed to mob violence in Nigeria. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to barrister Frank Tietie and Ben Shemang in Abuja.
    26 min
  • Why do Kenyans prefer second-hand clothes to new ones?
    Kenya has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa's biggest second-hand clothes importer. The industry employs millions of people but critics say it has crippled the local textile industry. It's not just about clothes, it's about livelihoods, local industry, and the long-term cost of dependency on used apparel.
    25 min
  • Malawian diaspora demands voter rights and electronic voting
    Malawians in the diaspora and rights groups are asking the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to introduce electronic voting in addition to traditional methods to combat election fraud. With past elections marred by controversy, the changes could restore public trust. But is Malawi ready? Mimi Mefo speaks to Undule Mwaka Sungula a governance expert and DW correspondent George Mhango in Blantyre.
    30 min

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