Tanzania's recent elections have drawn sharp criticism from the African Union and European Union. What must Tanzania do to restore democratic credibility — and who should lead the charge for reform?

The UN has moved to shield Ghana’s most iconic textile from imitations. What does Kente cloth's Geographical Indication status mean for those who weave and trade in it? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to the CEO of WovenAfrica, Benjamin Epton Owusu, and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Accra.

Nigerians are rejecting US President Donald Trump's allegation of Christian persecution and threats of US military action against the West African nation. Many say his narrative oversimplifies a complex reality in a country where violence affects Christians and Muslims. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Philibus Audu Nwamagyi, a defence and security specialist, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja

Lecturers are teaching at universities in Nigeria again — but for how long? They've been on strike over unpaid salaries and long-promised funding. Will the government take their November 22 deadline seriously? Eddy Micah Jr, talks to Prof. Chris Piwuna, the president of Nigeria's Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu.

As Tanzania concludes its 2025 general election, attention is sharply focused on Samia Suluhu Hassan and the deterioration of political freedoms in the country and region. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Isabel Brenda, Senior Governance & Elections Specialist at Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa, and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi.

Tanzania's October 29 general election saw internet blackouts sweeping the nation and violent protests erupting. The unrest has left Tanzanians questioning the legitimacy of the process. In this episode, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Fergus Kell of Chatham House and DW's George Okachi to unpack the political theatre, the silencing of dissent, and what this means for Tanzania's democratic future.

After a high-stakes vote returned President Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term, DW's AfricaLink podcast unpacks what this means for Cote d'Ivoire’s political future. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW West Africa correspondent Bram Posthumus and Alex Vines, expert on African affairs at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to explore the implications for democracy, development and stability.

At 92, President Paul Biya was declared the winner of Cameroon's presidential election, extending his decades-long rule. But opposition parties are rejecting the results, alleging widespread voter fraud. What does this mean for Africa's oldest president and a country yearning for change? DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. breaks it down with Dorcas Ekupe and political analyst Mac Anthony Akuhmbohm in Yaounde.

In Ghana, gold is more than just a precious metal. From environmental destruction due to galamseys (illegal mines), to alleged funding of extremist violence through proceeds made from illegal mining, the country faces a complex crisis. DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. discusses this critical topic with extractives expert Solomon Kusi Ampofo, Maxwell Suuk, DW correspondent in Tamale and voices from the ground.

As Tanzania heads to the polls on October 29, President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces voters for the first time, while the opposition hopes to chip away at decades of the ruling CCM's dominance. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with political analyst Paternus Niyegira and DW’s Faidha Ngaga in Dar es Salaam about the key issues, the Gen Z factor, and whether Tanzania is ready for change.