Episodes

  • South Africa condemns US capture of Maduro

    South Africa condemns US capture of Maduro
    Jan 9 2026
    South Africa's ruling ANC has called the US attack on Venezuela an assault on democracy and a serious violation of international law. Opposition parties accuse Pretoria of hypocrisy and inconsistency. What do these divisions mean for South Africa and its place on the global stage?
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    26 mins
  • Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?

    Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?
    Jan 9 2026
    Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, economic growth, and the potential for a transfer of power, remains bigger than ever. Lawyer and rights advocate Miria Matembe joins us Under the Baobab to dissect why the 2026 Ugandan general election matters more than ever.
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    30 mins
  • Uganda 2026 elections: What's at stake?

    Uganda 2026 elections: What's at stake?
    Jan 8 2026
    As Uganda's 2026 elections near, activists and lawyers fight to defend human rights amid growing pressure. How are civil society groups holding the line?
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    26 mins
  • Sahel nations unite to battle extremism

    Sahel nations unite to battle extremism
    Jan 7 2026
    A new Sahel alliance takes on insurgent violence. Will Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso's joint force change the game or fall short?
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    30 mins
  • Nigeria's 2026 economic vision explained

    Nigeria's 2026 economic vision explained
    Jan 6 2026
    Nigeria is gearing up for a major economic shift — one built on innovation, investment, and opportunity. Will Nigeria's 2026 agenda reshape industries, empower youth, and spark new growth?
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    26 mins
  • Uganda's debt burden: Who pays the price?

    Uganda's debt burden: Who pays the price?
    Jan 5 2026
    Uganda has approved a controversial loan of UGX 9 trillion ($2.5 billion), sparking concerns over the country's soaring public debt. Analysts fear citizens may bear the brunt through cuts in essential services and mounting economic pressure.
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    26 mins
  • Burundi's growing influence in the Congo conflict

    Burundi's growing influence in the Congo conflict
    Jan 1 2026
    A new player is reshaping the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — and it’s not who most people are watching. Burundi's cooperation with the government is deepening while global attention focuses on the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group fighting Kinshasa. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to analyst Daniel van Dalen and DW's Alex Ngarambe.
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    26 mins
  • Ghana vs. Nigeria: Who owns 'Detty December'?

    Ghana vs. Nigeria: Who owns 'Detty December'?
    Dec 31 2025
    It's now synonymous with music, festivals, and non-stop year-end celebrations. But beyond the glitter, Ghana and Nigeria are competing for bragging rights, tourism revenue, and cultural influence. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to Ghanaian entertainment analyst Erskine Whyte, and DW's Nigeria correspondent Abiodun Jamiu to explore what pulls the diaspora back home to party.
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    26 mins
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