Episodes

  • Autism Awareness Day: Nigeria tackles myths with awareness

    Autism Awareness Day: Nigeria tackles myths with awareness
    Apr 2 2026
    Nigeria is marking World Autism Day with its biggest-ever screening drive. The nationwide initiative, "Spark a Spectrum of Possibilities 2026," offers free screenings and consultations aiming to improve early diagnosis and support for thousands of children. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to autism campaigner Maria Okafor, founder of the RBM Autism Foundation, and DW's Kunle Babs in Abuja.
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    26 mins
  • Zimbabwe split over electoral reforms

    Zimbabwe split over electoral reforms
    Apr 1 2026
    Zimbabwe's constitutional reform push is sparking intense debate. Critics warn it could extend President Mnangagwa's term and significantly impact how leaders are chosen, but supporters say it will stabilize the country. As public hearings continue, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with activist Namatai Kwekweza and DW correspondent Columbus Mavhunga to unpack what it means for ordinary Zimbabweans.
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    25 mins
  • Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?

    Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?
    Mar 31 2026
    Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.
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    26 mins
  • Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'

    Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'
    Mar 30 2026
    In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though outlawed, the tradition is driven by poverty, social pressure, and weak enforcement. What can be done to stop it? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and gender consultant Hassana Maina, alongside DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.
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    25 mins
  • Zimbabwe fares double as fuel prices soar

    Zimbabwe fares double as fuel prices soar
    Mar 25 2026
    Fuel hikes in Zimbabwe have pushed petrol above $2 a liter and forced transport fares to double, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and leaving many struggling to keep up with rising daily expenses.
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    25 mins
  • TB surge in Southern Africa: Why cases are rising

    TB surge in Southern Africa: Why cases are rising
    Mar 24 2026
    Despite being curable, tuberculosis (TB) is spreading fast in South Africa and Mozambique. What's driving the rise, and what solutions lie in communities themselves?
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    25 mins
  • Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal

    Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal
    Mar 19 2026
    Ghana's revived anti-LGBTQ+ bill could see offenders jailed for up to three years, while Senegal now imposes sentences of up to ten years for same‑sex relations. What's driving this regional crackdown? Lucy Riley speaks with Angel Maxine—Ghana's first openly transgender musician—and her mother about what it means to raise a transgender child in a deeply conservative society.
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    25 mins
  • Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria

    Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria
    Mar 18 2026
    A wave of deadly blasts rocked Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria after years of relative calm. More than 20 people killed, over 100 injured. Is this a resurgence of jihadist violence, or a warning that the conflict never really ended? Lucy Riley speaks to Malik Samuel, senior researcher at Good Governance Africa-Nigeria and DW's Abiodun Jamiu Sulaiman to figure out what's next for Nigeria.
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    26 mins