Episodes

  • Is Africa ready for a World Parliament?

    Is Africa ready for a World Parliament?
    Feb 3 2026
    A new survey spanning 101 countries shows growing interest for a citizen‑elected World Parliament, especially among youth and communities that feel left out of national politics. With support strongest in Sub‑Saharan Africa, is the world quietly warming to global democracy? Eddy Micah jr. speaks to Andreas Bummel, Executive Director of Democracy Without Borders and DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos.
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    26 mins
  • Staying afloat: Can Southern Africa break the flood cycle?

    Staying afloat: Can Southern Africa break the flood cycle?
    Feb 2 2026
    Weeks of torrential rains have battered Southern Africa, claiming more than 200 people and displacing over 400,000 across Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. As swollen rivers swept through communities, washing away homes, roads, and bridges, is there a way out? DW's Eddy Micah jr speaks with Jasper Knight, a climatologist at Witwatersrand University and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo.
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    25 mins
  • Jollof, jokes, and jostling: IShowSpeed in Ghana vs Nigeria

    Jollof, jokes, and jostling: IShowSpeed in Ghana vs Nigeria
    Jan 29 2026
    American YouTube streamer IShowSpeed has recently been making major waves on social media during his Africa tour. His visits to Nigeria and Ghana have fueled friendly rivalry, especially over food, lifestyle, and hospitality. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Ameyaw Debrah, an entertainment and lifestyle blogger and social media influencer and Olisa Chukwumah, DW's correspondent in Accra, Ghana.
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    25 mins
  • Why do young Gambians keep risking their lives to reach Europe?

    Why do young Gambians keep risking their lives to reach Europe?
    Jan 27 2026
    Each year, hundreds of Gambians die attempting to reach Europe through irregular migration routes. Despite the risks — and repeated government interventions — the numbers continue to rise, especially among young people. Today on AfricaLink, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with migration specialist Mustapha Sonko and DW's Aminata Sanyang to explore what's driving this dangerous journey.
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    25 mins
  • 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