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DW AfricaLink is packed with news, politics, culture and more — every weekday. From combating health issues and freedom of expression to finances, tolerance and environmental protection, we have it covered.

5 HR AGO

Uganda: Bobi Wine's strategy to win the presidency

Bobi Wine's 2021 presidential run shook Uganda's political landscape. Though long-time leader Yoweri Museveni retained power, Wine's campaign sparked massive youth engagement and online mobilization. But can he do it again? And will Ugandans rally behind him this time?

30 min
1 DAY AGO

Why Rwanda said no to Congo's peace overture

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for peace with neighboring Rwanda as tensions rise in eastern DRC. Kigali rejected the offer — raising fears of escalating conflict and failed diplomacy in the region.

26 min
2 DAYS AGO

Kenya: What legacy does Raila Odinga leave behind?

Raila Odinga has died suddenly in India. Cai Nebe and Andrew Wasike look at his legacy — from shaping democracy to inspiring generations of Kenyans.

27 min
3 DAYS AGO

Can HIV jabs cut infections in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe is set to roll out lenacapavir, an HIV drug that clinical trials show is 99% effective in preventing infections. But while experts are hopeful, public skepticism persists. Will it change the fight against HIV?

26 min
4 DAYS AGO

Cameroon election: Will Biya win an eighth term?

Polls have closed in Cameroon as Paul Biya seeks an eighth term. With a divided opposition and rising youth disillusionment, DW explores what's next.

25 min
9 OCT

Trade reset: How Africa can win after AGOA

With the expiry of the US trade pact known as the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which Africa enjoyed for 25 years, African economies are rethinking their trade playbook. Join AfricaLink host Josephine Mahachi, DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo and Bonke Dumisa, an economist, as they explore the road towards Africa's self-reliance in the global market.

26 min
8 OCT

Is Zambia safe for people living with albinism?

Human rights activists are urgently calling for legal safeguards against ritual-related violence and protection for people living with albinism in Zambia. But can such movements bring real change to the Albinism community? DW's Josephine Mahachi speaks with DW correspondent Kathy Short in Zambia and John Chiti, a person with albinism and Executive Director of the Albinism Association of Zambia.

25 min
7 OCT

Is Nigeria's economy as strong as Tinubu says?

As Nigeria marked 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, President Bola Tinubu declared that "the worst is over." His statement follows a series of tough economic reforms, but is Nigeria truly on the path to recovery? Josephine Mahachi explores this question with DW correspondent Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos and economic analyst Dr. Paul Alaje.

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DW AfricaLink is packed with news, politics, culture and more — every weekday. From combating health issues and freedom of expression to finances, tolerance and environmental protection, we have it covered.