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American YouTube streamer IShowSpeed has recently been making major waves on social media during his Africa tour. His visits to Nigeria and Ghana have fueled friendly rivalry, especially over food, lifestyle, and hospitality. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Ameyaw Debrah, an entertainment and lifestyle blogger and social media influencer and Olisa Chukwumah, DW's correspondent in Accra, Ghana.

Each year, hundreds of Gambians die attempting to reach Europe through irregular migration routes. Despite the risks — and repeated government interventions — the numbers continue to rise, especially among young people. Today on AfricaLink, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with migration specialist Mustapha Sonko and DW's Aminata Sanyang to explore what's driving this dangerous journey.

Ghana's "Silencing the Guns" amnesty program has collected just 2,000 weapons — a tiny fraction of the estimated 1.2 million unregistered firearms circulating nationwide. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to security analyst Solomon Okai, and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk, about why Ghana's government is doubling down, and whether the public trusts the initiative enough to participate.

Children today spend less time in nature than any generation before - and educators are sounding the alarm. But what if the outdoors becomes the classroom itself? In this episode, we explore the science and stories behind nature-based education, from improved wellbeing to deeper environmental awareness. We ask how learning in nature - not just about it - can change how we think, feel, and act.

You really do benefit from 'friends with benefits,' a new study suggests. Also, a forgotten birthday can tank employee morale and a look at how the Autobahn lead to more support for the Nazi party.

All eyes on Davos: Inside Europe's security and business correspondents take you through what happened at the World Economic Forum and what it all means, followed by a talk with human rights lawyer Wayne Jordash KC on Ukraine. Then: VAT fraud in Slovakia, Norwegian robots fighting isolation in schools, Winter Olympics preparations in Italy, and France's unlikely Catholic revival.

Nigeria's healthcare system is under scrutiny following the death of writer Chimamanda Adichie's infant son. While the family alleges he was denied oxygen and improperly sedated, the hospital denies wrongdoing. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr Agbor Ebuta, Consultant Family Physician and Vice President Medical Initiative for Africa, and DW correspondent in Nigeria, Olisa Chukwumah.

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has marked one year in office after a historic political comeback. While economic indicators show signs of recovery, the opposition says major campaign promises remain unfulfilled. On this AfricaLink episode, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr. John Osae Kwapong of CDD-Ghana and DW correspondent Eric Mawuena Egbeta to assess the public perception.

AFCON 2025 ended in dramatic fashion with Senegal's 1-0 victory against Morocco. Fans and players were thrown into suspense by a late walkout by some Senegalese players and a missed penalty by top Moroccan scorer Brahim Diaz. On this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena breaks down the chaos with sports analyst Peace Diane from Uganda and DW's Samson Omale in Nigeria.

Uganda's President Museveni was declared winner of the January 15 election. Opposition candidates, including Bobi Wine, say the election was far from free and fair. On this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks with DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala and MP Paul Omara to unpack what really happened on election day and what Museveni's seventh term could mean for Uganda's democratic future.