Episodes

  • Ghana's gun problem: Can amnesty help?

    Ghana's gun problem: Can amnesty help?
    Jan 26 2026
    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.
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    26 mins
  • How one tragedy put Nigeria's healthcare in the spotlight

    How one tragedy put Nigeria's healthcare in the spotlight
    Jan 22 2026
    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.
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    26 mins
  • Is Ghana better off under President Mahama?

    Is Ghana better off under President Mahama?
    Jan 21 2026
    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.
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    26 mins
  • Why Senegal's AFCON victory isn't so 'sweet'

    Why Senegal's AFCON victory isn't so 'sweet'
    Jan 20 2026
    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.
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    25 mins
  • Uganda: Museveni's contested 2026 election victory

    Uganda: Museveni's contested 2026 election victory
    Jan 19 2026
    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.
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    25 mins
  • Israel's recognition of Somaliland: What's the endgame?

    Israel's recognition of Somaliland: What's the endgame?
    Jan 16 2026
    Israel's recognition of Somaliland is fueling protests in Somalia and straining regional diplomacy. Is this about sovereignty or a bigger strategic realignment in the Horn of Africa?
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    23 mins
  • Tinubu's tax gamble: Progress or pain for Nigerians?

    Tinubu's tax gamble: Progress or pain for Nigerians?
    Jan 16 2026
    Nigeria is home to 7,200 millionaires and three billionaires — yet tens of millions live below the poverty line. Schools are underfunded, hospitals are overcrowded, and infrastructure is crumbling. As Nigeria's billionaires' fortunes grew significantly in 2025, the question is not just how much wealth Nigeria has — but who is paying to fix the country, and who is not.
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    30 mins
  • Uganda votes under blackout as Museveni eyes 7th term

    Uganda votes under blackout as Museveni eyes 7th term
    Jan 15 2026
    Uganda's election has been marked by an internet blackout, delays, and heavy security as President Yoweri Museveni pushes to extend his 40-year grip on power.
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    23 mins