AfricaLink

We have something special for you today! DW has launched its new AfricaLink podcast - packed with news, politics, culture, and more. To tell you more, here's the head of English for Africa, Asumpta Lattus, and one of the AfricaLink hosts, Josey Mahachi, and our correspondent in Ghana, Isaac Kaledzi.

Malawi is bracing for possible flooding as Cyclone Chido continues its eastern trajectory. In recent years, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and other parts of southern Africa have been devastated during the December to March cyclone season. Josey Mahachi talks to Lucy Mtilatila, Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services in Malawi, and DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza in Malawi.

The El-Nino-induced drought in southern Africa has been the worst the region has seen in decades. It prompted Zimbabwe its neighbors to declare states of disaster in 2024. As another dry spell looms, how can Zimbabwe prevent millions from facing hunger? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Tomson Phiri, a UN World Food Program spokesman and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Zimbabwe.

Ethiopia and Somalia have reached a deal to end a nearly year-old bitter dispute, following talks brokered by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two neighbors have been at loggerheads since landlocked Ethiopia made a deal with Somaliland to gain access to the sea. Josey Mahachi talks to Martin Oloo, a political commentator, and DW's editor, Isaac Mugabi.

Zambia's Constitutional Court has ruled that ex-President Edgar Lungu cannot run in the 2026 election, contrary to an earlier indication. The ruling follows a petition challenging his third term bid. Zambia's constitution allows only two five-year terms. Was the final decision politically influenced? Josey Mahachi discusses with DW correspondent Glory Mushinge.

Human Rights Day commemorates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10. This document enshrines inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to. But there are persistent challenges that shape the lives of millions across Africa when it come to human rights. We're talking to DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja, Nigeria and political commentator Ivan Mugisha.

Former President John Mahama has won Ghana's presidential election. Mahama became the fifth opposition leader in Africa to win an election this year. Is Mahama's victory a sign that more opposition parties in African countries will take over? Josey Mahachi talks to election consultant Ben Graham Jones and Isaac Kaledzi, DW correspondent in Accra, Ghana.

Africa is experiencing a resource boom, attracting global investors. However, resource wealth often brings instability. We explore how Tanzania balances profitable mining with small-scale artisanal mining. How can African governments tap resources responsibly? Josey Mahachi talks to DW's Naomi Jasseda and Dr. Mussa Daniel Budeba, CEO of the Geological Survey of Tanzania.

Malawi claims cannabis exports can supplement waning tobacco sales, bringing in much-needed foreign currency. But a strong debate is raging in the country about the government throwing its weight behind a crop that is still considered illicit in many countries. DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Nelson Zakeyu, the Executive Director for Drug Fight Malawi, and DW’s Chimwemwe Padatha in Lilongwe.

Health inspectors and law enforcement officers in South Africa have teamed up to enforce food safety regulations at the country's spaza shops, mostly run by foreigners. The move follows a spate of fatalities linked to snacks sold at these stores. Josey Mahachi talks to Bongani Mkhwananzi, the African Diaspora Forum spokesperson, and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg.