Africalink | Deutsche Welle Podcast
1) Tinubu revenue boast: Is Nigeria done with borrowing?
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu says the country has hit its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule and won't need to borrow to fund its budget. Is this a genuine economic breakthrough or political spi...Show More
2) Is South Africa's auto industry hitting the brakes?
Hundreds of Ford workers in South Africa are about to lose their jobs. The company says it's about "optimising production," but behind that are bigger forces—collapsing exports to the US due to the Tr...Show More
3) Why rights groups condemn Burkina Faso's ban on LGBTQ+
Burkina Faso has joined a growing list of African nations criminalizing same-sex relations. The new law has sparked outrage from human rights groups. In this podcast, AfricaLink speaks to Larissa Kojo...Show More
4) Are visas the new battleground between Africa and Europe?
Junta-led Niger cites its own citizens' struggles in obtaining Schengen visas. It's the latest move in a dramatic shift away from the West — and toward new allies like Russia, Turkey, and China. DW's ...Show More
5) Nigeria: Fighting terror and separatism
The Nigerian army claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northern and southern states, and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the...Show More
6) Why boat accidents have become rampant in Nigeria
From Kebbi and Niger in the north to Lagos in the south, overloaded and poorly regulated boats capsize, leaving hundreds dead each year. So, why do they keep happening, and what will it take to improv...Show More
7) What's behind Gambia's crackdown on protests?
Peaceful protests are being met with intimidation, and colonial-era laws. From rising internet costs to demands for transparency, citizens — especially youth — are taking to the streets. But why is th...Show More
8) Are Uganda’s public sector jobs for sale?
More than 130,000 Ugandan civil servants — about 35% of the public workforce — bribed their way into government jobs, according to Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government. Many lacked the required qualifi...Show More
9) How the Malian junta has remained in power
Mali's military rulers promised dignity and stability five years ago, but democracy has been sidelined, the economy is stagnant, and violence continues across the country. But how has the junta convin...Show More
10) Are Ghana and Nigeria headed for more power crises?
Ghana's rising energy debt has sparked fears of a return to dumsor — the blackouts that once crippled homes and businesses. With debt projected to soar, are the country's 24-hour economy and future gr...Show More